Category Archives: Community

Otter Tail County Board to hold open house in Pelican Rapids Sept. 18
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Otter Tail County Commissioners are inviting county residents to an upcoming open house at Lake Region Electric Cooperative on Monday, September 18 to discuss projects an...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

MN Dept. of Education compiling heartfelt messages to influential teachers during State Fair
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota State Fair Education Building is compiling heartfelt messages of appreciation from former students to Minnesota teachers from across the state during this y...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

UMN educator gives tips for keeping pets, livestock cooler during the summer
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The last days of summer in Minnesota can bring a lot of heat, leaving people worrying about not only their health but their pets and livestock too. University of Minnesot...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023 USDA NRCS Montana

Clay County Sheriff's Office pulls resource officers from area schools
FARGO (KFGO) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office has now pulled its deputies from schools in the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton and Ulen-Hitterdal school districts. It's based on the concern of law enforcemen...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023 Clay County Sheriff's Officer cruiser.

Ole's Ride raises $29K for Hospice of the Red River Valley
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - With more than 300 riders on nearly 200 motorcycles, Ole's Ride hit the lakes area roadways on Saturday for their annual fundraiser for Hospice of the Red River Valley. T...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023 Riders prepare to depart Billy's Corner Bar in Vergas for the 14th annual Ole's Ride for Hospice of the Red River Valley on Aug. 26, 2023. (Dave Lee / KRCQ)

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 30, 2023
Ole's Ride raises more than $29,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - With more than 300 riders on nearly 200 motorcycles, Ole's Ride hit the lakes area r...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

Hodgepodge: Karen and Patrick from Partnership 4 Health talks Heartland Trail update, walking to school, and living a healthy lifestyle
Karen Nitzkorski and Patrick Hollister, both from Partnership 4 Health, give a Heartland Trail update, highlight Walk to School day on Oct. 4, and other programs focused on student safety. &nbs...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

Lakes Area Community Theatre swaps 'Godspell' for 'The Sweet Delilah Swim Club'; show will run Oct. 5-7 at Holmes Theatre
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Lakes Area Community Theatre has decided to change their fall show from "Godspell" to the comedic-drama, "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club." In a Holmes Theatre news relea...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

White Earth Nation promotes opioid services amid increasing overdose incidents
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The White Earth Reservation Business Committee issued a news release addressing recent opioid overdoses and highlighted many of the services the nation provides to combat...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 29, 2023
Victim's name released in Parkers Prairie bull attack Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The victim's name has been released in the fatal bull attack in rural Parkers Prairie on Saturday even...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023