Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Many Minnesotans Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder this Time of Year
(KNSI) - Now is the time of year some people experience a post-Christmas crash. The holidays have come and gone, the credit cards are coming due, and it's cold and dark. It's not just winter blues. It...
Dec 30, 2020
After Recent Snow Many Homes at Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Local Fire Departments are reminding residents to clear their fresh air intake and exhaust pipes around their homes from snow. A blocked intake pipe or exhaust vent could result...
Dec 30, 2020
Wolds RV Fire being Investigated as Arson
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Fire Chief Ryan Swanson says the fire that destroyed Wold's RV Sales on Tuesday is being investigated by Detroit Lakes Police and the State Fire Marshal's Office a...
Dec 30, 2020
More Than $92,000 in Business Grants have been Awarded in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Board of Commissioners wants to remind residents that Emergency Business Relief grants are still available. The one-time grants of $2,000 are available to busi...
Dec 29, 2020
MAHUBE-OTWA Seeks to Fill Vacant Board Opening
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership is seeking an individual to fill a vacant seat on its Board of Directors. The board of Directors is the governing body of MAHUBE-OTWA an...
Dec 29, 2020
Winter Weather Returns to Lakes Area Today
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Lakes Area beginning Tuesday at 12pm through Wednesday at 6am. Accumulating snow will begin thi...
Dec 29, 2020
Lakes Area Transit Asking Customers to Help Improve Service
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County Transit is conducting a survey to gather input and answers from riders to help improve the service. Mike Brethorst, Becker County Administrator says the survey wil...
Dec 29, 2020
New Year - New Higher Minimum Wage in Minnesota
(KNSI) - The new year will bring in a new statewide minimum wage. Minnesota's minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning January 1st, 2021, to $10.08 an hour for large employers and $...
Dec 29, 2020
Escaped Prisoner Found in Wadena
WADENA - An Escaped prisoner was found and re-arrested in Wadena, Monday. The Wadena County Sheriff's Office carried out a search warrant at a home in Wadena and arrested 39-year-old Terry Samuel Cian...
Dec 29, 2020
Start of 2021 Minnesota Legislature 1 Week Away
ST PAUL (MNN) - It's hard to believe, but in just over a week (1/5/21) the Minnesota Legislature begins its 2021 regular session. It's been less than two weeks since lawmakers were at the State Capito...
Dec 28, 2020