Category Archives: Community
Detroit Lakes Library cuts the ribbon on new bathrooms; bids farewell to executive director
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The ribbon was cut for the $100,000 Detroit Lakes public bathroom remodel project on May 4 in a ceremony held at the library. Greta Guck, executive director for the Detro...
May 08, 2023 Greta Guck, center-left, members of the Detroit Lakes Library Board and other friends of the library cut the ribbon on the library's $100,000 bathroom remodel project on May 4, 2023. (Contributed / Barbie Porter)
Dollars For Scholars awards $247,000 in scholarships to 124 Detroit Lakes seniors
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Dollars For Scholars committee in Detroit Lakes awarded more than $247,000 in scholarships to 124 Detroit Lakes High School seniors on May 1. The scholarships were fu...
May 03, 2023 Students and parents attend the 2023 Dollars For Scholars award ceremony at Lakeshirts Fieldhouse in Detroit Lake on May 1, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Detroit Lakes property values increase between 3% to 34%, city assessor's office says
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 2023 Detroit Lakes Assessment Report was released by the city assessor's office during the Board of Equalization meeting on April 25. In 2022, the report stated, Detr...
May 01, 2023
West Central Initiative seeks applications for Resilient Community grants; up to $25,000 available per proposal
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - West Central Initiative will be accepting Resilient Community grant applications through May 22, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The grants, most of which...
Apr 27, 2023
Detroit Lakes homeowners debate their property valuations at the Board of Equalization
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Some Detroit Lakes residents expressed their disapproval with members of the city's board of equalization concerning their annual property valuation during their meeting ...
Apr 27, 2023 Paul Orth, a Long Lake Road resident, speaks to the Detroit Lakes Board of Equalization on April 25, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Becker County Museum Cuts Ribbon On New Facility; Will Be Open Full Time March 1
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - It's been a very busy couple of weeks for Becker County Executive Director Becky Mitchell and her family as she oversaw getting the new science wing and gift shop open at th...
Feb 19, 2023
Impending Winter Weather Forces Changes To Polar Fest Schedule
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A couple of changes have been made to Wednesday's Polar Fest schedule in Detroit Lakes due to the extreme weather. Wednesday's events included the Polar Putt at the Washingt...
Feb 14, 2023
Mace, Fuhrman, Stowman Take Top Places At Minne Soda Hotdish and Bar Challenge
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Hungry residents turned up to Grace Lutheran Church for the 5th Annual Minne Soda Hotdish and Dessert Bar Challenge. Nine hot dishes and six dessert bars went head to head a...
Feb 12, 2023
DLHS Pep Band To Be Featured In New Becker County Museum Audio Exhibit
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum is scheduled to open its second-floor science wing at its new facility on Friday, February 17th. There will be a lot of interactive exhibits on the ...
Feb 10, 2023
Detroit Lakes Library To Host 'Lights Out' Event on February 7th
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Public Library will be hosting a 'Lights Out At The Library' event on Tuesday, February 7th from 5-7 pm. Kids can choose a book to read independently or wi...
Feb 04, 2023