can't delete documents or desktop folders from iCloud

I had synced my documents and desktop to iCloud on my MacBook Pro some time ago. Later, I deselected Desktop and Documents Folders in the iCloud options (in system preferences). Now in Finder, when I select the Documents folder on the hard drive, it says "Documents - Local (same for Desktop). I see the Desktop folder in iCloud, but not the Documents folder. I'm not able to delete the Desktop. I would like to confirm that my stuff is no longer on the cloud. Any suggestions are appreciated.