Category Archives: Community

Ole's Ride kicks-off Aug. 25-26 in Vergas
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 14th annual Ole's ride kicks-off this weekend in Vergas as hundreds of motorcycles gather to pay tribute to Ole and ride to raise money for Hospice of the Red River V...
Michael Achterling Aug 23, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 23, 2023
Becker man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A 91-year-old Becker man has died at St. Cloud Hospital following a crash on Highway 10 Monday afternoo...
Michael Achterling Aug 23, 2023

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...
Michael Achterling 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.
Michael Achterling 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...
Michael Achterling 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...
Michael Achterling 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....
Michael Achterling 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...
Michael Achterling 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...
Michael Achterling 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 ...
Michael Achterling 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)