Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - White Earth will not have to pay funds to the Minnesota Department of Human Services after a lengthy dispute was resolved this week. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Health ...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A ribbon cutting for the Heartland State Trail, a multi-use trail from the Detroit Lakes underpass on Hwy 10 East to Acorn Lake near Frazee was held, Thursday. The multi-use tra...

(KNSI) - On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the legislature's omnibus housing bill, which includes an off-ramp for the state's eviction moratorium. The off-ramp, which began Wednesday, says tenants can ...

WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)- Police are asking the public to be aware of an iPhone setting they say is leading to an increase in accidental 911 calls. The Emergency SOS feature is found in the iPhone's setti...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The historic pioneer cabin at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes has been given a facelift. A six-person crew from Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps in Du...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - One of the longest running pageants in the state does not have enough contestants to field a competition this summer. The Miss Northwest Pageant, which has been a staple in the ...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Aquatic Roadside Pickup program in the Lakes Area had to be temporarily suspended this week due to equipment issues. The Bobcat used by the Pelican River Watershed District ...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Fire Department is warning residents and vacationers about the dangers of fireworks. Current fire conditions are very dry and will continue to worsen into the ...

(KNSI) - The House and Senate have voted to end the state's peacetime emergency on July 1st. An 11th hour deal struck late Tuesday night with the United States Department of Agriculture will protect m...

ST. PAUL (Minnesota News Network) - Get ready for some new food at the Great Minnesota Get Back Together. The Minnesota State Fair announced their new food lineup, Tuesday which include a variety of i...