Category Archives: Community

Volleyball: Detroit Lakes wins state tourney quarterfinal over Grand Rapids in straight sets
St. Paul, Minn. (KDLM) - The Lakers kept their dream of winning a state volleyball championship alive with a commanding win against Grand Rapids in the Class AAA state quarterfinals. The Lakers beat G...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Detroit Lakes battles Grand Rapids in the quarterfinal of the 2023 state volleyball tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Nov. 8, 2023. (Charlie Newland / KDLM)

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 8, 2023
Fargo woman sentenced for fifth-degree drugs charge stemming from incident at Detroit Lakes Menards Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Fargo woman was sentenced to 21 months in prison for f...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Hodgepodge: Terry Haus talks the United Way of Becker County's Kindness Week running Nov. 13-17
Terry Haus, executive director of the United Way of Becker County, talks about the organization's week of kindness, which runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17.
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Bobcat expanding to Mexico; steelworkers union fears job losses
FARGO (KFGO) - Bobcat is expanding to Mexico. The West Fargo-based skid-steer and compact loader manufacturer is building a new production plant in Monterrey, Mexico. Doosan-Bobcat North America Presi...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Detroit Lakes Community Foundation accepting applications for Long Trust Medical Scholarships through end of 2023
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Community Foundation announced they will be accepting applications for their Long Trust Medical Scholarships program through the end of the year. The sc...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Adam Jones / CC

Perham and Wadena-Deer Creek High Schools to host public Veterans Day programs this week
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Perham and Wadena Deer-Creek High Schools are both holding Veterans Day programs this week that are open to the public and lakes area veterans. On Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 9:...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Purple Slog / CC

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 7, 2023
Minneapolis man accidentally shot by hunting partner in Becker County Sunday morning Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Minneapolis man suffered an accidental gunshot wound while hunting in...
Michael Achterling Nov 07, 2023

Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks increased playground use, grants for preschool and summer programs, and polar plunge planning
Pat Petermann, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, talks about increased playground use over the last month, grants for preschool and summer programs, and the beginning of ...
Michael Achterling Nov 07, 2023

New monument for African-American civil war veteran at M State in Moorhead
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A new monument in Moorhead honors a Black civil war veteran. Felix Battles joined the Union army at Fort Snelling in 1864. After the war he settled in Moorhead and worked...
Michael Achterling Nov 07, 2023

Detroit Mountain ski and bike patrol receive multiple awards at regional conference
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Detroit Mountain ski patrol were recognized by the National Ski Patrol Association during their annual regional conference. The Mountain received the Weste...
Michael Achterling Nov 07, 2023