Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Man Airlifted to Hospital After being Ejected from Vehicle in Rollover Crash in Becker County
SPRUCE GROVE TOWNSHIP (KDLM) - A man was ejected from his vehicle after it rolled on County Highway 36, Wednesday. The Becker County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle rollover shortly before...
Jul 15, 2021

Material Shortage Causing Delay in Road Construction Projects in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Road construction projects in Detroit Lakes are experiencing delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city had hoped to begin reconstruction projects on West Willow St, Holme...
Jul 15, 2021

Frazee Fire Department Receives Donation to Help Outfit New Fire Engine
FRAZEE (KDLM) - The Frazee Fire Department has received a donation to help outfit a recently purchased fire engine. Albert Doll, a COUNTRY Financial Representative gave the department $750 which will ...
Jul 15, 2021

Highway 8 Bridge Construction Near Perham Moving at Good Pace
PERHAM (KDLM) - The removal of County State Aid Highway 8 bridge by Perham between Little Pine and Big Pine Lake continues. The project began June 8th and in the last five weeks, crews have completely...
Jul 14, 2021

Two New Detroit Lakes Firefighters Sworn In
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Two new Detroit Lakes firefighters were sworn in on Tuesday, July 13. Levi Englund and Andrew Lundberg took their oaths during Tuesday's Detroit Lakes City Council meeting. Engl...
Jul 14, 2021

Ruby's Pantry in Detroit Lakes Looking for New Home
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Ruby's Pantry of Detroit Lakes is looking for a new home. The Pantry announced, Tuesday that they were grateful for the assistance of the Detroit Lakes Boys & Girls Club Thr...
Jul 14, 2021

Tri-County Health Care Named 2021 Top Workplace
WADENA (KDLM) - Tri-County Health Care has been named a 2021 National Standard Top Workplace. The award given to organizations each year by the Star Tribune recognizing the most progressive companies ...
Jul 14, 2021

Air Quality Alert Issued for Northern Minnesota Through Friday
The Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota through Friday morning. The affected area includes the Lakes Area as well as Bemidji, Roseau, Moorhead, East Grand F...
Jul 13, 2021

Drought May Cause Increase in Food Prices at Grocery Stores
(KNSI) - Farmers across the area need rain now before it's too late. Almost all of Minnesota is experiencing moderate to severe drought this year. University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator J...
Jul 13, 2021

DNR May Reduce Sunfish Limits on Additional Lakes Area Lakes
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment before reducing the number of sunfish anglers can keep on dozens of lakes. The changes are part of the Quality Sunfish ...
Jul 13, 2021