Category Archives: Community
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
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