Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Bill to Allow Business Owners to Open with Their Own COVID Plan Passes Floor Vote
(KNSI) - A bill that would give business owners the power to create and put into place their own COVID-19 safety guidelines to stay open outside of the governor's executive orders passed its first-flo...
Feb 26, 2021

First Ice Shelter Removal Deadline is Monday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Ice shelter removal deadlines are fast approaching in Minnesota. Dates of removal are determined by an east-west line formed by U.S. Hwy. 10, east along Hwy. 34 to Minnesota Hwy...
Feb 26, 2021

Murder of Savanna Greywind in Fargo Profiled Sunday on HLN Series
FARGO (KDLM) - The 2017 murder of Savanna Greywind in Fargo will be profiled Sunday on the HLN series, "Lies, Crimes & Video". Greywind was murdered while eight-months pregnant when her neighbors ...
Feb 26, 2021

Two Arrested in Line 3 Pipeline Protest
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KDLM) - Two protestors have been arrested after blocking traffic on a road used by workers to access the Line 3 pipeline project, Thursday. St. Louis County deputies responded and fo...
Feb 25, 2021

Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Customers Should Not See Higher Rates From Winter Storms
DETRIOT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities' customers should not see higher electric rates as result of winter storms across the United States. Detroit Lakes Public Utilities says they do n...
Feb 25, 2021

After being Cancelled in 2020, Otter Tail County Prepared to Host Governor's Fishing Opener in 2021
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (KDLM) - After being canceled in 2020, Otter Tail County is planning on hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener in 2021. Anglers across Minnesota will drop their lines on Saturday, May...
Feb 25, 2021

Three New Conditions Added for Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for veterans affected by exposure to Agent Orange. Many veterans will now be eligible for VA disab...
Feb 25, 2021

Enbridge Hosting Virtual Open House on Line 3 Project
WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - A public virtual open house will be held today with the company replacing the line 3 oil pipeline throughout northern Minnesota. Work has already begun on the multibillion-dollar ...
Feb 25, 2021

Business Grant Deadline has Passed, but Money may Still be Available from County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The deadline to apply for three of Becker County's COVID-19 Business Relief Grants has passed, but money could still be available for business owners who have been affected by t...
Feb 25, 2021

Minnesota Gas Utilities Warn About Sky-High Bills Coming
ST. PAUL - Minnesota's largest gas utilities are warning about sky-high heating bills because of the historic cold wave in the South and the state's stretch of subzero weather. At a special meeting by...
Feb 25, 2021