Category Archives: Community
Funeral for Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton Wednesday at Ada-Borup-West High School
ADA, Minn. (KFGO KVRR) - Norman County is mourning the sudden loss of Sheriff Jeremy Thornton who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at age 53. Norman County Chief Deputy Ben Fall said, "It wi...
Jan 10, 2023
Polar Fest Plunge Celebrating 27th Year in Detroit Lakes February 25
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The annual tradition of jumping into the ice cold waters of lake Detroit known as the Polar Fest Plunge will be celebrating their 27th year on February 25. The Polar Fest Plunge...
Jan 10, 2023
Detroit Lakes Resident Named 2023 Upstream Artist Fellow
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Upstream Initiative, a Twin Cities based nonprofit has selected a Detroit Lakes resident as one of their 2023 Artist Fellows. Erika Gilsdorf was selected as one of 13 artists from a ...
Jan 09, 2023 Erika Gilsdorf
Record Food Shelf Visits In 2022 across Minnesota
ST. PAUL - Minnesota food shelves served a record number of people in 2022. Preliminary data shows there were around 5.1 million visits to food shelves, the highest in state history. Rachel Sosnowchik...
Jan 06, 2023
Norman County Sheriff dies after battle with pancreatic cancer
ADA, Minn. (KFGO) - Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton died Thursday morning after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting said Thornton, who was diagnosed Dec. 8, p...
Jan 06, 2023
Pelican Pete Statue Relocated as part of Mill Pond Dam Removal in Pelican Rapids
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) - Pete, the iconic Pelican in Pelican Rapids has been moved from his perch at the base of the Mill Pond dam on the Pelican River. The more than 15 foot tall concrete statue built...
Jan 05, 2023 The iconic Pelican Pete statue is moved from its base and relocated in Pelican Rapids, January 4, 2022. Photo via City of Pelican Rapids
Cornerstone Community & Youth Center in Frazee Named 2022 Gratitude on Repeat Winner
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/KBRF) - Leighton Broadcasting has announced the winners for the 2022 edition of Gratitude on Repeat. This year's Gratitude on Repeat winner in the Lakes Area is Cornerstone Communi...
Jan 05, 2023
City of Detroit Lakes Plans Snow Roll-up for Wednesday Morning
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The City of Detroit Lakes will conduct a snow roll-up on Wednesday, January 4. The city plans to begin removing snow at 12:01 a.m. and hopes to be complete by 9 a.m. on Wednesda...
Jan 03, 2023
Tri-County Healthcare Welcomes First Baby of 2023
WADENA (KDLM) - Tri-County Health Care in Wadena welcomed their first baby of 2023 on January 1. Kyson Joe Reineke was born at 5:03 p.m. on January 2, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches lo...
Jan 03, 2023 Kyson Joe Reineke was the first baby born at Tri-County Healthcare in Wadena in 2023. Born Jan. 1, 2023 at 5:03 p.m.
Mile Long Crack Creates Dangerous Open Water on Rush Lake
RUSH LAKE (KDLM) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is warning lake goers of a mile long crack on Rush Lake. The crack, which has created dangerous open water is on the north side of Rush Lake r...
Jan 03, 2023 via Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office