Category Archives: Community

Lakes Area Morning News for July 27, 2023
Thousands attend memorial in Fargo for fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Thousands packed into Scheel's arena to pay their final respects to Fargo pol...
Michael Achterling Jul 27, 2023

Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes releases 2023-24 event schedule; 3 Fabulous Armadillos shows, an ABBA tribute and Fairy Tales on 'fake' Ice
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes released their 2023-2024 season schedule on Monday, which includes 18 different events and three themed performances by The F...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023

Hodgepodge: Amanda Kumpula and Emma Wartman talk about opioids and the Becker County's request for proposals involving what to do with their opioid settlement funds
Amanda Kumpula, Becker County public health supervisor, and Emma Wartman, Becker County adult services supervisor, talk about opioids and what to do with the county's share of the opioid settlement. &...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023

Preparations underway for 2024 Northwest Water Carnival; new co-admirals selected
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Preparations are already underway for next year's 88th annual Northwest Water Carnival in 2024 following the announcement of the festival's new co-admirals by the Detroit...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023 Rachel Kohler, left and Jack LaBarre smile next the sailboat sculpture on Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes. (Screenshot / Facebook)

Detroit Lakes City Council approves public-use restrictions on cannabis products
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council unanimously passed restrictions on the public consumption of cannabis products during a special meeting of the council on Monday ahead of t...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023 Don Goofy / CC

Lakes Area Morning News for July 26, 2023
Detroit Lakes City Council approves public-use restrictions for cannabis products Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council unanimously passed restrictions on the publ...
Michael Achterling Jul 26, 2023

Hodgepodge: Ben Noah and John Brehm talk about the Derick Brehm Memorial golf tournament on July 28; Karen and Patrick talk about area multi-use trails and free summer meals at lakes area schools
Ben Noah, Detroit Lakes High School hockey coach, and John Brehm talk about the Derick Brehm Memorial golf tournament at Lakeview Golf Course on July 28; Karen Nitzskorski and Patrick Hollister, both ...
Michael Achterling Jul 25, 2023

Carriers guest coach Montana football camp with life-long friends
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Football has always been a way of life for the Carrier family. Three generations of Carrier men have suited up for the Detroit Lakes Football team. While the strength of ...
Michael Achterling Jul 25, 2023 Matt and Mason Carrier (far left) with the Broadus Hawks Football team at the Heads Up Hearts Strong Cale Emmons Memorial Football camp (Photo: Matt Carrier)

Becker County Fair opens Wednesday; tractor parade Saturday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Fair kicks-off on Wednesday with its entry day and will run through Saturday, July 29. Travis Schauer, vice-president of the Becker County Fair Board, s...
Michael Achterling Jul 25, 2023 Becker County Fair. (Screenshot / Facebook)

Lakes Area Morning News for July 25, 2023
Becker County Fair opens Wednesday; tractor parade Saturday morning Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Fair kicks-off on Wednesday with its entry day and will run through Sa...
Michael Achterling Jul 25, 2023