Category Archives: Community
Running Stitches Embroidery opens in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - Running Stitches Embroidery is open for business in Fergus Falls. The new embroidery business features custom embroidery and screen print services, in addition to having i...
Aug 22, 2023
Hodgepodge: Lisa Stroschein talks senior tax assistance, Medicare sign-up and other programs offered by Mahube-Otwa
Lisa Stroschein, senior coordinator at Mahube-Otwa, talks about tax assistance for seniors, Medicare enrollment and other programs offered by the nonprofit.
Aug 22, 2023
Otter Tail County installs pond leveler to combat ongoing battle against beaver dams
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Otter Tail County's Ditch and Drainage Systems team had a recurring problem: beavers continued to build dams that blocked the drainage ditches. The Otter Tail County's Dr...
Aug 22, 2023 A pond leveler sits in a drainage ditch.
St. Cloud State University ends theatre program
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - St. Cloud State is cutting its theatre department and incoming students will no longer be able to select the field of study as a major. The announcement comes after St. C...
Aug 22, 2023 Aerial photograph of St. Cloud State University.
Applications open for 2023 Splash Awards honoring lakes area volunteers and leaders
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Applications and nominations are open for the 2023 Splash Awards, which honors lakes area volunteers and individuals that have made a community impact over the last year....
Aug 22, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 22, 2023
Ogema murder suspect charged over June killing in Pine Point Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - 41-year-old Michael Croud of Ogema has been charged in Becker County District Court with second...
Aug 22, 2023
Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston talks DL Chamber Splash Awards and upcoming lakes area events
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about the Splash Awards, which highlight local community volunteers and leaders. She also promoted upcoming lakes ar...
Aug 21, 2023
2nd annual Black Tie Gala raises $30k for Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 2nd annual Black Tie Gala held at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Thursday night raised $30,000 for the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes. The event was hosted by ...
Aug 21, 2023 Pat Petermann, left, executive director of the Boys and Girl's Club, receives a $30,000 check from Luke Eggebraaten, owner of Phaser Marketing, during the Black Tie Gala at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Aug. 17, 2023. (contributed)
Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 21, 2023
2nd annual Black Tie Gala raises $30,000 for Boys and Girl's Club in Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 2nd annual Black Tie Gala held at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Thur...
Aug 21, 2023
Hodgepodge: Five lakes area youth golfers to attempt 100 holes fundraiser for the Growth of the Game on Aug. 24 at Lakeview Golf Course
Sophie and Parker Christianson, Breck and Tatum Gatheridge, and Sully Braaten, lakes area students between 10 to 15 years old, joined Hodgepodge to talk about their 100 hole fundraising challenge on A...
Aug 18, 2023 Parker Christianson, Breck Gatheridge and Sully Braaten will attempt to golf 100 holes at Lakeview Golf Course to raise money for the Growth of the Game Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (submitted photo)