Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Ogema Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Killing Retired Lake Park Police Chief
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An Ogema man will serve more than 6 years in prison after being found guilty of shooting and killing a retired Lake Park Police Chief. Morris Dodd Jr., who was found guilty of 2...
Jul 29, 2021
Lake Park-Audubon School District to Recommend, Not Require, Masks for Upcoming School Year
LAKE PARK, MN (KDLM) - In a statement on Thursday morning, the Lake Park-Audubon School District announced that they will recommend, but not require, face coverings and masks for the beginning of the ...
Jul 29, 2021
Air Quality Alert Issued Due to Wild Fire Smoke
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert most of Minnesota. The alert remains in effect through 3 p.m. Friday, July 30. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected...
Jul 29, 2021 A smoky haze over the Lakes Area July 12, 2021.
Becker Included in Counties Added to Burning Restrictions Across State
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - More counties have been added to a growing number that are currently under burning restrictions due to drought conditions across the state. Effective this week, areas within state ju...
Jul 29, 2021
Minnesota Department of Health Recommending Masks in K-12 Schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KWNO)-The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending K-12 schools follow the CDC's recently updated guidelines for in-person learning this fall. The CDC guidelines, announced on T...
Jul 28, 2021
Second Flowering Rush Treatment on Lakes Area Lakes Postponed
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - High wind conditions have forced the Pelican River Watershed District to postpone a second Flowering Rush treatment. Flowering rush is a reed-like wetland plant with pink flower...
Jul 28, 2021 photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District
Outbreak of Covid-19 Cases Investigated at Youth Camp near Pelican Rapids
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO KVRR) - The Minnesota Dept. of Health is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at a camp for teenagers in Otter Tail County. Communications specialist Erin McHenry says state health ...
Jul 28, 2021
Two Teens Nearly Drown After Being Sucked into Dam Bypass on Otter Tail Lake
OTTER TAIL (KDLM) - A Lidgerwood, ND man is being credited with rescuing a teen from drowning on Otter Tail Lake. Police were called to a near drowning on Sunday, July 25 near the Highway 72 dam. A 14...
Jul 28, 2021
July is Hire a Vet Month in Minnesota
(KNSI) - To help raise awareness about the many benefits of employing current and former U.S. military members, Governor Tim Walz proclaimed July 2021 as Hire a Veteran Month. The Minnesota Department...
Jul 28, 2021
Officials Identify Red Lake Nation Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty Tuesday
(KNSI) - The Red Lake Police Department has identified the officer who was killed Tuesday morning. Officials say 37-year-old Ryan Bialke, a native of Buffalo, Minnesota, was shot to death by a suspect...
Jul 28, 2021