Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)-Former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for attempted possession of child pornography. The 42-year-old Republican from Grand Rapids was arrested in March 2025 when authorities say he arranged to meet someone for sex that he thought was a 17-year-old girl. The person he planned on meeting was an undercover officer. Eichorn ended up pleading guilty to a federal child pornography charge, and he resigned after he was arrested. He was also sentenced to five years of supervised release after leaving prison.
Becker County Offers Free Electronics Recycling
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- A free electronics recycling event is underway in Becker County and continues through Tuesday, October 27th. Becker County Environmental Services is accepting computer towers, printers, laptops, iPads, tablets, monitors and televisions at no charge. There is a limit of five monitors and five ...
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Becker County Offers Extended Early Voting Hours
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- With the November 3rd general election approaching, Becker County residents have several opportunities to vote early. In-person absentee voting is available at the Becker County Courthouse in Detroit Lakes, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Extended voting hours begin this Saturday...
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Becker County Seeks Community Input on Health Needs
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Becker County Public Health is asking residents to help identify the community's most important health needs by participating in the 2026 Community Health Assessment survey. The assessment, conducted every three years, helps local health organizations identify priorities and determine where r...
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Minnesota DNR Offering Grants to Manage Invasive Aquatic Plants
Detroit Lakes , MN (Learfield)- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Invasive Species Program will be offering grants for the management of curly-leaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, and starry stonewort in 2027. Invasive aquatic plants are non‐native plants that can potentially reduce...
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