Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)-
The City of Detroit Lakes is accepting candidate filings for this fall’s municipal election.
Anyone interested in running for city office may file an affidavit of candidacy with the City Clerk at City Hall now through 5 pm Tuesday, July 28.
A five-dollar filing fee is required.
Offices on the November 3 ballot include one four-year council seat in each of the city’s three wards, along with two four-year alderman-at-large positions.
Candidates elected this November will begin their terms on the first Tuesday in January 2027.
Detroit Lakes Opens Filing for City Offices
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The City of Detroit Lakes is accepting candidate filings for this fall's municipal election. Anyone interested in running for city office may file an affidavit of candidacy with the City Clerk at City Hall now through 5 pm Tuesday, July 28. A five-dollar filing fee is required. Offices on th...
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Air Quality Alert Continues for West Central Minnesota
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's air quality alert remains in effect for west central Minnesota through 11 am Friday, with very heavy wildfire smoke expected to continue affecting the region. Smoke from large wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada is expected to keep air quality i...
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Becker County Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Cleanup and recovery efforts continue across the areas of Becker County impacted by the July 6 tornado, with county officials thanking residents, volunteers, and community partners for their ongoing support. The Becker County Assessor's Office is reviewing damaged properties. Homeowners whose...
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Essentia Health Encourages Summer Well-Child Visits
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- As families settle into their summer routines, Essentia Health is encouraging parents to schedule annual well-child and teen checkups before the busy school year begins. Dr. Tanya Diegel, a family medicine physician with Essentia Health, says summer offers families more flexibility to complet...
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