Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

ST. PAUL (MNN) - The recent extended stretch of 90-degree heat has caused an increase of blue-green algae in Minnesota lakes. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the lack of rain also has acce...

(KNSI) - Minnesota's not a bad place to take a staycation, according to WalletHub. Its report of the most fun states to visit in the United States puts Minnesota at No. 9. The North Star State has the...

PARK RAPIDS (MNC) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld approvals of permits for the Line 3 oil pipeline. The move is seen as a win for Enbridge Energy, the company behind the project, but triba...

OTTER TAIL COUNTY (KDLM) - Otter Tail County has been given an award for hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener on May 15, 2021. Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator, Otter Tail County acc...

ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Governor Walz extended his Peacetime Emergency Powers for another 30 days on Monday and will likely extend them through August. Throughout the last 16 months Republicans and even som...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The American Pickers plan to film their TV show in the Lakes Area in July. The History Channel's hit television show is a documentary series that explores the world of antique "...

GLYNDON (KDLM) - UPDATE 7 a.m. Minnesota State Patrol Captain Brian Cheney says two tow companies were able to remove the semi and its trailer off the roadway and traffic resumed without a problem. It...

PERHAM (KDLM) - After having to modify and cancel some events due to the COVID-19 Pandemic last summer, Perham's Turtle Fest is back. The 5 day event begins Wednesday featuring turtle races, the medal...

MINNEAPOLIS (MNC) - Just as humans need clean air to breathe, lakes need healthy oxygen levels to provide habitat for fish species. But a new study said in Minnesota and around the world, freshwater l...

Legislative leaders spent the weekend trying to hash out the last disagreements over major budget bills ahead of the special legislative session set to being today. Headed into the weekend Governor Ti...