Category Archives: Community
Hodgepodge: Diane Sazama talks East Otter Tail County Fair, running July 20-23; Mitch Lundeen talks Becker County forestry and outdoor recreation areas
Diane Sazama, director of the East Otter Tail County Fair, talks about all the fair events happening July 20-23 in at the fairgrounds in Perham. Mitch Lundeen, supervisor for Becker County Natural Res...
Jul 19, 2023
Flip Tastic wins 2023 Xtreme Tippy Cup tournament; beach soccer and Pavilion trivia highlight Water Carnival on Monday
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - More than 20, four-person teams gathered at The Pavilion on Monday night to compete in the finest of red-solo cup relays, the Xtreme Tippy Cup tournament, which seems to ...
Jul 19, 2023 Kendal Pfistzer, Nick Edwards, Jessica Edwards, and Stacy Krueger, all members of Flip Tastic celebrate after winning the 2023 Xtreme Tippy Cup tournament at the Pavilion in Detroit Lakes on July 17, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Lakes Area Morning News for July 19, 2023
Rural Perham woman found dead at Big Pine Lake residence, man arrested at scene Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Perham woman was found dead and a man was taken into custody at a residenc...
Jul 19, 2023
Becker County discusses possible cannabis-use ordinance
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board took its first steps in debating a possible cannabis-use ordinance for the county during their regular meeting on July 18. The draft ordinance has...
Jul 19, 2023 Don Goofy / CC
Hodgepodge: Water Carnival co-admirals Garrett and Kyle recap the first weekend of the summer festival and what to expect this week
Garrett Malstrom and Kyle Pereira, co-admirals for the 87th Northwest Water Carnival, recap the first weekend of the summer festival and preview what attendees can expect this week.
Jul 18, 2023
MN DNR launches junior ranger program
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Kids can earn a Junior Ranger patch courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by completing tasks in a new activity book available for the first time last...
Jul 18, 2023 GlacierNPS
Weiner dog race registration opens for Looney Days in Vergas; race set for Aug. 12
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Vergas Looney Days Weiner Dog races return for its 12th year Saturday, August 12th. Digger Anderson helped start the races back in 2012 and says it's been great to se...
Jul 18, 2023
Air quality alert issued for west-central Minnesota; expires Tuesday at 10 p.m.
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - An air quality alert was issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for areas of west-central Minnesota including Detroit Lakes on Monday afternoon. The alert will ...
Jul 17, 2023 Air quality alert issued for west-central Minnesota on July 17, 2023.
Thousands Raised in Impromptu Donation Campaign for Fargo Police Officers
FARGO, ND (KDLM) - What began as a simple act of kindness for the families of officers involved in Friday's tragedy turned into an outpouring of community support over the weekend. Melissa Sampson wan...
Jul 17, 2023 Officers at the Fargo Police Department were treated to a cart full of snacks donated after a Venmo fundraiser went viral (Photo: Melissa Sampson)
87th annual Northwest Water Carnival kicks-off with thousands showing up for concerts and demo derby
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival officially kicked-off to big crowds Friday night with about a thousand people showing up in City Park for performance from the ma...
Jul 17, 2023 Small trucks and their drivers battle during the 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival demolition derby at the Becker County Fairgrounds on July 15, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)