Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Friday announced to lawmakers that he would end the emergency powers he assumed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The powers allowed him to rule by ...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A benefit is planned for a Detroit Lakes woman who was hit by a hit and run driver in April. Sue Sonnenberg was hit by a car near the DLCCC while on her daily walk, April 12. Ac...

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 will be held next Thursday, July 1 at...

MINNEAPOLIS - A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to transporting 67 illegal guns in a rented truck that was pulled over on Interstate 94 earlier this year. Twenty-nine-year-old Dayne Sitladeen was a pa...

(KNSI) - As the Minnesota Legislature makes its way through the leftover budget work in its special session this week, the House of Representatives passed the Transportation Budget Bill Wednesday. The...

(KNSI) - Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair will notice some new security measures when they get to the gate. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners decided on Tuesday to consider using sheriff's...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Arvig has awarded more than 30 high school seniors a Royale B. and Eleanor M. Arvig Memorial Scholarship. Students were selected based on achievements or interest in the field o...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Law enforcement is warning residents about the potential of increased porch pirates as an influx of packages begin arriving on doorsteps after Amazon Prime Day sales. Law enforc...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/KNSI) - Minnesota State Community & Technical College in Detroit Lakes and Wadena are among the schools waiving application fees this week. All application fees are waived duri...

Pelican Rapids (KDLM) - Hospice of the Red River Valley is inviting Lakes Area residents to attend a free educational event focused on the Emmy-nominated FRONTLINE documentary "Being Mortal." The pres...