Category Archives: Business

Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston talks upcoming events for the DL Chamber including: mental health first aid training, Women's Edge Speakers Series, and Parade of Lights
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks upcoming chamber events including: mental health first aid training. Women's Edge Speakers Series, and Parade of Lig...
Michael Achterling Oct 16, 2023

David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes approved for crematory unit
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes received approval on a 6-2 vote by the city council to install one crematory unit in their facility. James Beaton, gener...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023

19 utility projects expected to add transmission line relief in Greater MN
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Grid North Partners says utility grid congestion has become a problem, particularly in the western part of the state, and it is working on 19 projects to fix the issue. Two ...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023 Robin Jacob / CC

Red Lake Falls man sues Fargo bar security staff after being knocked unconscious
FARGO (KFGO) - A Red Lake Falls, Minnesota man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Old Broadway in downtown Fargo and two former employees. Colton Nobles claims that he was assaulted by bounce...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 12, 2023
ND Sen. Hoeven says church group has flights booked out of Israel, all should arrive home in coming days FARGO (KFGO) - North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven said Wednesday that he spoke with th...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023

7 Lakes area residents and organizations honored with 2023 Splash Awards from the DL Chamber
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce highlighted seven different lakes area individuals and businesses with their annual Splash Awards Thursday evening, which s...
Michael Achterling Oct 09, 2023 Madalyn Sukke, right, winner of the 2023 Beacon Award, shakes hands with Detroit Lakes Chamber President Carrie Johnston during the annual Splash Awards at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Oct. 5, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Sauk Centre powersport dealer to showcase all-electric personal watercraft
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Sauk Centre-based powersports dealership is set to become Minnesota's first ever Taiga Technical Service Provider for all electric personal watercraft. Centre Powerspor...
Michael Achterling Sep 27, 2023 Taiga Orca all-electric personal watercraft

ND Native American group sues Washington Commanders to return to 'Redskins' team name
GRAND FORKS (KNOX) - A North Dakota-based nonprofit organization has sued the NFL's Washington Commanders, their new owner, and a prominent Native American advocacy group in federal court, claiming th...
Michael Achterling Sep 26, 2023
Hodgepodge: Terry Haus and Alyssa Hagedorn of United Way of Becker County talk Celebration on Sept. 21; Carrie Johnston talks Women's Speakers Series and Splash Awards
Terry Haus and Alyssa Hagedorn of United Way of Becker County talk Celebration Event on Sept. 21. Carrie Johnston of the DL Chamber talks Women's Speakers Series and other upcoming events. &nbs...
Michael Achterling Sep 18, 2023

New alternative wellness center offers variety of supplemental therapies
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A new non-traditional wellness and health care provider opened its doors in Perham over the summer. Elements Wellness and Med Spa is located on 1st Avenue in downtown Per...
Michael Achterling Sep 18, 2023 Troy Diggins, owner of Elements Wellness and Medspa, smiles next to the Elements sign at the Perham location. (contributed)