Category Archives: Community

ND Supreme Court strikes down funding bill; special session expected before Oct. 28 court deadline
FARGO (KFGO) - A ruling by the North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday morning has invalidated and voided a key funding bill passed by the state legislature at the end of the last session. The court's fin...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023 ND Supreme Court Justices: Justice Daniel Crothers, Justice Douglas Bahr, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, Justice Jerod Tufte and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers

Perham approves preliminary 6% tax levy for 2024
Perham, Minn. (KPRW) - The Perham City Council approved a 6% preliminary tax levy for 2024 during their meeting on Wednesday. Jonathan Smith, city manager for Perham, said the city anticipates the tax...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Hodgepodge: Members of the Lakes Area Community Theatre talk Sweet Delilah Swim Club performances Oct. 5-7; Matt Erickson talks veteran services offered in Becker County, burial benefits seminar Oct. 3
Jim Davis and Loraine Bahr, members of the Lakes Area Community Theatre, talk about upcoming performances of "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club," with shows running Oct. 5-7. Matt Erickson, veteran services...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Sept. 29, 2023
DL man charged with felony stalking, domestic assault from incident outside Essentia Health Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with multiple felonies incl...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Sept. 28, 2023
Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to cut ribbon on new playground next week Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes is cutting the ribbon on their new...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

ND Native American organization suing Washington Commanders registered in Virginia; not active in ND since 2017
FARGO (KFGO) - Despite claims to the contrary in a newly-filed federal lawsuit, the group challenging the NFL's Washington Commanders football team is not incorporated in the state of North Dakota. Th...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

Rural DL woman charged with felony drug possession
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Detroit Lakes woman has been charged with felony second-degree possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor DWI following an August traffic stop. On Aug. ...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

Body found in abandoned St. Cloud parking lot Monday
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an abandoned parking lot in St. Cloud on Monday morning. On Sept. 25 at about 8:30 a.m., officers were ca...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

More than 100 attend Perham Area Community Center open house Monday
Perham, Minn. (KPRW) - The Perham Area Community Center showed off their completed remodel during an open house on Monday. About 150 people toured the facility, entered to win various raffle prizes an...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023 Perham Area Community Center

Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to cut ribbon on new playground
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes is cutting the ribbon on their new $730,000 playground on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The invite-only event will be held at Lyle Crovisie...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023 A graphic rendition of the new playground to be constructed at the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes. (contributed / City of Detroit Lakes)