Category Archives: Business

White Earth Tribal Council approves recreational cannabis sales; expected to start in August
ST. PAUL (MPR) - Following a White Earth Tribal Council vote on Friday afternoon, the White Earth Nation will begin selling legalized adult-use recreational cannabis sometime in the first half of Augu...
Michael Achterling Jul 31, 2023 Don Goofy / CC

Lakes Area Morning News for July 31, 2023
Becker County Fair comes to a close with tractor parade, barrel races and demo derby Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 2023 Becker County Fair came to a close on Saturday, but not before...
Michael Achterling Jul 31, 2023

Hodgepodge: Janna Kontz talks about individualized grieving and grief services offered at Hospice of the Red River Valley
Janna Kontz, grief support specialist at Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about individualized grieving and the grief support programs for individuals across all age groups.
Michael Achterling Jul 27, 2023

Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes releases 2023-24 event schedule; 3 Fabulous Armadillos shows, an ABBA tribute and Fairy Tales on 'fake' Ice
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes released their 2023-2024 season schedule on Monday, which includes 18 different events and three themed performances by The F...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023

Fergus Falls passes moratorium on new cannabis sales
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A temporary halt to the sales or licensing of THC and other marijuana products has been implemented by the Fergus Falls City Council in response to the impending August 1...
Michael Achterling Jul 20, 2023 Don Goofy / CC

Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston talks upcoming lakes area chamber events; Art in the Park on July 30, Crazy Days on Aug. 8, DL Cruise Night Aug. 9
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about upcoming events including: Art in the Park on July 30, Crazy Days on Aug. 8 and DL Cruise Night on Aug. 9. &nb...
Michael Achterling Jul 17, 2023

Crematoriums may be coming to Detroit Lakes after city council approve first reading of ordinance change
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Detroit Lakes city council approved the first reading of a change to the city's B-3 business district that will allow funeral homes as a permitted use and ...
Michael Achterling Jul 13, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for July 12, 2023
Feed the 5,000 fed actually fed more than 5,600 meals; next event in two or three years, organizer says Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The results are in from Christian Fellowship Church'...
Michael Achterling Jul 12, 2023

Target to expands one-time discount to teachers until Aug. 26
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Target is launching an offer for U.S. teachers that will give them a one-off 20% discount ahead of the new school year. The discount is part of the Minnesota retailer's B...
Michael Achterling Jul 11, 2023 Target logo

Becker County Board meets new economic development specialist
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Becker County has a new economic development specialist and he is tasked with improving development opportunities across the county and increasing the lakes area economic fo...
Michael Achterling Jul 07, 2023 Cody Piper, economic development specialist for Becker County, speaks to members of the county board during a regular meeting on July 5, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)