Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An incident at the Detroit Lakes Dairy Queen has become the talk of the town. On Thursday, June 24 just after 3:30 p.m. an angry patron threw a burger at a vehicle in the drive ...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County would like to add a pavilion or gazebo to Dunton Locks Park. The 53-acre, County Park is nestled on the shores of Muskrat Lake and Lake Sallie just three miles sou...

ST. PAUL (KDLM) - The Minnesota DNR will join hundreds of organizations this week to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during an AIS Landing Blitz. Through July 4, thousands of volun...