Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

City of Detroit Lakes Reminding 4th of July Revelers about City Ordinances
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The City of Detroit Lakes is reminding residents and vacationers what is and isn't allowed within city limits as they gear up for a busy 4th of July holiday weekend. Dogs and ca...
Jun 29, 2021

White Earth Reservation Business Committee Continues Stand Against Line 3
WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - The White Earth Reservation Business Committee continues to stand in opposition to the construction of the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project. After concerned Band members report...
Jun 28, 2021

Extended Wildfire Season Likely Across Minnesota
ST. PAUL (MNN) - The usual summer ending of Minnesota wildfire season may be missing this year. Minnesota authorities say they are bracing for an extended season. Wildfires in this state are usually t...
Jun 28, 2021

4th of July Fireworks Return to Detroit Lakes City Beach After Pandemic Cancellation in 2020
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - After being cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic last year, the 4th of July Fireworks will be back on the Detroit Lakes City Beach. For decades, residents and vacationers have...
Jun 28, 2021

Motorcycle Crash in Audubon Leaves Fargo Man in Life-Threatening Condition
AUDUBON, MINN. (KFGO) - A motorcyclist is in life-threatening condition after a crash with a pickup Sunday around 3 p.m. on Highway 10 in Audubon, Minnesota. The State Patrol says the pickup, driven b...
Jun 28, 2021

First Flowering Rush Treatment of Summer Scheduled Monday on Lakes Area Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The first Flowering rush chemical treatment of the summer will occur on Lakes Area Lakes, Monday. Flowering rush is a reed-like wetland plant with pink flowers. The plant grows ...
Jun 27, 2021 photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District

Pelican Rapids Man Arrested After Firing Gun in Downtown Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) - A Pelican Rapids, Minnesota man has been arrested for felony reckless endangerment for threatening customers at a downtown Fargo bar and firing shots from his car. Police say a tip led ...
Jun 27, 2021

Walz to End Emergency Powers in August
(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 ...
Jun 27, 2021

Benefit Sunday for Detroit Lakes Woman Injured in Hit and Run
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...
Jun 24, 2021

Ribbon Cutting for Heartland State Trail from Detroit Lakes to Frazee Set for Thursday, July 1
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...
Jun 24, 2021 Photo courtesy of Detroit Lakes Tourism