Category Archives: Community

ND Sen. Hoeven speaks with church group caught in Israel; parishioners expected back to ND in coming days
FARGO (KFGO) - North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven said Wednesday that he spoke with the tour director for the Holy Cross church group visiting Israel, who confirmed that the entire tour group are booked on...
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

Hodgepodge: DL Public Library Director Pamela Westby talks eclipse glasses, reading to dogs and other Halloween-themed library events
Pamela Westby, director of the Detroit Lakes Public Library, talks eclipse sunglasses and reading to dogs event on Oct. 14. She also highlighted upcoming Halloween-themed events coming up at the end o...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023

Lakes Area Quilt Expo hits Detroit Lakes Oct. 14 at Washington Square Mall
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Colorful patterns stitched to perfection are sure to adorn the Lakes Area Quilt Expo at Washington Square Mall in Detroit Lakes this Saturday. On Oct. 14, the Lakes Area ...
Michael Achterling Oct 11, 2023 GlueGunGlory / CC

Becker County Food Pantry seeks volunteers to help move Oct. 20-27; grand opening at new location Oct. 31
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Food Pantry is ceasing operations on Friday, Oct. 20, so they can pack up their building and move to their new location on Terry Street, just north of H...
Michael Achterling Oct 11, 2023

Cornerstone in Frazee prepares for call-a-thon on Oct. 13, haunted forest Oct. 20-21
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Cornerstone, a Frazee community and youth center, will be holding a fundraising drive on Friday, Oct. 13 and hosting a haunted forest in Frazee the following weekend. The...
Michael Achterling Oct 11, 2023

Hodgepodge: Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps city council meeting on Oct. 10
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps the city council meeting on Oct. 10. Talks Coalition of Greater MN Cities, new pickleball courts in People's Park and provided a facilities update, among other it...
Michael Achterling Oct 11, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 10, 2023
ND church group caught in Israeli-Palestinian conflict FARGO (KVRR) - A group of eastern North Dakota priests and parishioners are sheltering in Bethlehem in the West Bank after a major ...
Michael Achterling Oct 10, 2023

Pelican Rapids woman deemed unfit to stand trial for daughter's death
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - A recent court order in Otter Tail County has determined that 27-year-old Suad Mohamed Ali is not fit to proceed in a case involving the tragic death of her child. Accordi...
Michael Achterling Oct 10, 2023

Hunter found in Clearwater County after missing rendezvous
FARGO (KVRR) - The search for a missing grouse hunter in Clearwater County comes to an end as the man is reunited with his party. The 24-year-old man from St. Paul was reported missing when he didn't ...
Michael Achterling Oct 10, 2023 Photo: Pine Lake overlook with bench missing by Blackledge/USFWS