Category Archives: Community
Donors Get First Peek At New Becker County Museum Building; Science Level To Open February 17th
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Donors and members of the Becker County Museum got a sneak peek on Wednesday night at their annual meeting. "We're getting ready to start opening the doors," says Executive ...
Feb 03, 2023
Ben Fall appointed new Norman County Sheriff
ADA, MN (KFGO) - As an 18-year member of the Norman County Sheriff's Office, newly appointed Sheriff Ben Fall is no stranger to the job. Fall, who was chief deputy, was named to the sheriff's position...
Feb 01, 2023
Detroit Lakes City Counsel Approves Steps For Implementing Half-cent Sales Tax For New Pavilion Area
DETROIT LAKES, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council has approved the first step towards a 12-year plan that would collect up to $17.3 million in sales taxes for a project to demolish and re-cons...
Jan 30, 2023
Funding For Washington Ballpark Included in Gov Walz's Bonding Bill
(KDLM/KFGO) - Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $3.3 billion bonding bill that would include millions of dollars for projects across the state, including Detroit Lakes, Pelican Rapids, Dilworth, and Moorhe...
Jan 27, 2023
Groetsch, Selander, VanHavermaet, Peter Among Candidates For Minnesota Teacher Of The Year
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (KDLM) - Education Minnesota has released its list of 131 candidates for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and four Lakes Area teachers are on the list. Stephanie Groetsch of ...
Jan 25, 2023
Detroit Mountain Wooly Mammoth Nearing Completion
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Detroit Mountain is getting a new addition to the fun around the kids' playground area. The Minneapolis-based Leonic Collective in partnership with Project 412 is building a...
Jan 25, 2023 Photo: Project 412 via Facebook
DL Jaycees Annual Stagette Is February 4th
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Jaycees will host their annual Stagette Fundraiser on February 4th at the Historic Holmes Theatre from 6:30-11:30. The Stagette, usually held in October, w...
Jan 24, 2023
Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Returns To Otter Tail Lake on February 4th
OTTERTAIL, MN (KDLM) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, Otter Tail Lakes Country Association and Special Olympics Minnesota are excited to host the Polar Plunge on Otter Tail Lake on February 4...
Jan 22, 2023 Photo courtesy of Otter Lakes County Association
Expansion Complete At Perham Area Community Center
PERHAM, MN (KDLM) - The Perham Area Community Center, which has been undergoing renovations and additions since March 2021, is now fully open and features a few new offerings. The new second-floor wor...
Jan 22, 2023
Detroit Lakes High School Offering Free Student-Led Preschool This Spring
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes High School is offering free morning preschool to a limited number of 4 and 5-year-olds in March. The Little Laker Preschool will be a teaching opportunity for...
Jan 18, 2023