Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
One Man Dead Following Incident Inside Fargo Courtroom
FARGO, N.D (KDLM)- Authorities have confirmed that a man died in a courtroom at the Fargo Federal Courthouse after taking his own life on Monday afternoon. Around 2 pm, first responders were called to...
May 17, 2021
Bomb Squad Called after Possible Live Mortar Brought to Nimrod Bar
NIMROD (KDLM) - The bomb squad was called to the Nimrod Bar on Sunday after a possible live mortar was found dating back to the Korean War. Just after 3:30pm, the Wadena County Sheriff's Office was ca...
May 17, 2021
Memorial Dedicated for Three Soldiers Including One from Perham who Died in Helicopter Crash
KIMBALL (KDLM) - A Minnesota Army National Guard Fallen Soldiers Memorial was dedicated on Sunday to three soldiers, including one from Perham killed in a helicopter crash. The dedication ceremony hon...
May 17, 2021 Fallen Soldiers Memorial (photo via Minnesota National Guard)
Pelican Rapids Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash
OTTERTAIL, CO. MINN. (KFGO) - A Pelican Rapids motorcyclist was severely injured in a crash early Sunday in Otter Tail County. 61-year old Ronald McCoy was northbound on Highway 59 near Pelican Rapids...
May 17, 2021
Many Lakes Area Health Facilities will Continue to Require Masks
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Despite the easing of mask mandates from federal agencies, state government and municipal leaders, Essentia Health, Tri-County Health and a number of other Lakes Area health fac...
May 17, 2021
Final Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution Today in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A final Farmers to Families Food Box distribution will take place in Detroit Lakes today. Organizers will use Soo Pass Ranch on the WE Fest grounds. The event begins at 5 p.m. L...
May 17, 2021
Governor Walz visits Thumper Pond Ahead of Governor's Fishing Opener
Otter Tail County (KDLM) - On the heels of his announcement that Minnesota will end its statewide mask requirement today, Governor Walz visited Otter Tail County preparing for the Governor's Fishing O...
May 14, 2021
DAV Clothes Bins Placed Throughout Lakes Area to Help Veterans in Need
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Detroit Lakes are encouraging residents to help those in need by donating clothing and shoes. Each summer, the DAV put bins out around th...
May 14, 2021
Highway 87 Construction Makes Road Impassable
FRAZEE (KDLM) - Starting next week, Highway 87 will be impassable between North River Drive and Main Avenue East, as crews begin the bridge replacement at the Otter Tail River. Highway 87 remains clos...
May 14, 2021
Arson Cause of Lake Park's City Park Bathroom Damage
LAKE PARK (KDLM) - Lake Park's City Park bathrooms have been closed after being damaged by fire. The city says the bathrooms were damaged intentionally on the evening of Wednesday, May 12. The city is...
May 14, 2021