Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline. It's the ...
Aug 31, 2021

MADD, Police Announce Drunk Driving Saturation Campaign
(KNSI) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving and St. Cloud area law enforcement will be raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving on Saturday. Saturation Saturday is a nationwide event to get dru...
Aug 27, 2021

New Heartland Trail Bridge Construction will Close County Highway 10 Temporarily
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Highway Department will close traffic to County Highway 10 near the intersection of Trunk Highway 10 next week to install steel structures for the new Heartlan...
Aug 27, 2021

Fundraiser for Lend A Hand Up on Lake Melissa, Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Spikefest fundraising event will be held, Saturday in support of Lend A Hand Up. The 3rd annual event will be held, Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. at 25090 South Melissa Drive, ...
Aug 27, 2021

Despite Rain, Lakes Area still Extremely Dry
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Despite a good soaking of rain, the Lakes Area is still extremely dry. Detroit Lakes Fire Chief, Ryan Swanson says the rain is helping, but burning restrictions remain in place....
Aug 26, 2021

Detroit Lakes Woman Sponsoring Bullet & Stab Protective Vest for Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office K9
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office K9 Odin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 O...
Aug 26, 2021

Ojibwe Forests Rally Returns to Lakes Area this Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Ojibwe Forests Rally returns to Detroit Lakes this weekend. The road race will consist of 15 stages, with the final two taking place at Detroit Mountain on Saturday. Unlike ...
Aug 26, 2021

Band Beer & BBQ Event Changes Location
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Kiwanis Club of Detroit Lakes Bands - Beer- BBQ event will take place this weekend in a new location.. The 4th Annual event has been moved from the Washington Ball Park in D...
Aug 26, 2021

Sanford Health Reinstates Face Covering Mandate for Employees
FARGO (KVRR) - Effective today, Sanford Health will require all employees to wear face coverings, including workers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The announcement was made in an ema...
Aug 26, 2021

Cornerstone Community & Youth Center Hosting Community Celebration
FRAZEE (KDLM) - The Cornerstone Community & Youth Center in Frazee will be hosting a Community Celebration and Recognition event, Thursday. The event, which will be held at the Frazee Event Center...
Aug 26, 2021