Category Archives: Community
Hodgepodge: Scott Geiselhart talks dealing with depression during the holidays and where to get help
Scott Geiselhart talks dealing with depression around the holidays and where and how to ask for help.
Dec 04, 2023
Ice anglers could be fined $100 for trash on lake ice this winter thanks to new law
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Anglers headed out on the ice this winter should be aware of a new state law that aims to keep lakes clean. The law, which took effect July 1, requires all trash to be pl...
Dec 04, 2023
COVID cases on the rise in Minnesota; northwest Minnesota sees more than 250% increase in cases over Thanksgiving
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide. The data runs through Nov. 26, when people were still traveling for the ...
Dec 04, 2023
Counterfeit $5 bills passed in Detroit Lakes last week
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Counterfeit $5 dollar bills have been reported as being circulated in Detroit Lakes over the past week. In a social media post on Thursday, the Detroit Lakes Regional Cha...
Dec 04, 2023 Photo of fake money passed in Detroit Lakes.
Becker County Administrator Pat Oman offered city manager position in Ft. Meade, Florida
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County Administrator Pat Oman could be leaving the lakes area to become the new city manager in Ft. Meade, Florida after the city's commission voted on a 3-1 vote ...
Dec 03, 2023
Detroit Lakes man killed in head-on crash with semi-tractor trailer on Highway 59 Friday evening
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man was killed during a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer on Friday evening in Becker County. On Dec. 1 at 4:11 p.m., a 2009 Hyundai Sonata,...
Dec 03, 2023 Law enforcement responds to the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 59, north of Detroit Lakes, on Dec. 1, 2023.
Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 1, 2023
Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division 'Red Bulls' to deploy to middle-east in February Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Local soldiers will be among the 550 Minnesota National G...
Dec 01, 2023
Hodgepodge: Cindy Fritz talks the history of the Damien Mitten Trees and why residents should drop off gloves, hats and scarves for the winter clothing initiative
Cindy Fritz, of the Damien Society, talks about the history of the Damien Mitten Tree and why residents should drop off hats, scarves and gloves for the winter clothing initiative.
Dec 01, 2023
Minnesota Department of Health adds dry-herb vaporization to delivery methods for state's medical cannabis program; begins Aug. 1, 2024
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Minnesota will add dry herb vaporization to the list of approved delivery methods in the state's medical cannabis program. The new delivery method will be available to pa...
Dec 01, 2023 Don Goofy / CC
MN DNR issues reminders for soon-to-be-riding snowmobilers
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - As the snowmobile riding season draws near, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued a reminder Thursday for riders of important safety tips and registration ...
Dec 01, 2023