Category Archives: Community

WE Fest Ticketing Issue Creates Last Minute Stress for Concert Goers and WE Fest Staff
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - WE Fest concert goers who haven't received their tickets needn't worry. WE Fest says if you have not received your tickets in the mail or via email, they'll have your tickets at...
Aug 01, 2022

Detroit Lakes Couple given Becker County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes couple has been given the Becker County Outstanding Senior Citizen award. Robert and Dorothy Hoover were given the award during a ceremony at the Becker County F...
Aug 01, 2022

68th Annual Turkey Days underway in Frazee
FRAZEE (KDLM) - The 68th annual Turkey Days festival is underway. The event which runs through the weekend features history walks, a variety show and parking lot parties as well as a golf scramble, tu...
Jul 28, 2022

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day Returns
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day returns today at area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations. Participating locations will donate $1 or more of the proceeds from the day's...
Jul 28, 2022

Detroit Lakes Volunteer Fire Chief Ryan Swanson Stepping Down; City may Look to Hire Full-Time Paid Chief
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Fire Chief Ryan Swanson has announced he will step down as the Chief, but plans to remain a volunteer firefighter with the department prompting the city to look at...
Jul 27, 2022 Detroit Lakes Fire Chief Ryan Swanson July 26, 2022

Beer sales to be allowed at Fargodome Bison games on trial basis this fall
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) The Fargodome Authority has voted to approve beer sales on a trial basis at NDSU football games starting this fall. Both sides still have to sign off on the revised lease agreement ...
Jul 27, 2022

Becker County Fair Returns for 128th Year
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Fair returns for its 128th year. The fair, which is held at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes will consist of four days of family fun and entertai...
Jul 26, 2022

Battle Lake's Hatchery Row Project to Break Ground August 15
BATTLE LAKE (KDLM) - After nearly six years of work, the Hatchery Row Development project in Battle Lake is now becoming a reality. Hatchery Row, developed by Goodneighbors Properties from Alexandria ...
Jul 26, 2022 Hatchery Row design in Battle Lake

WE Fest a Big Event for Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes & Perham
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Boys & Girls Clubs in Detroit Lakes and Perham are seeking volunteers to help provide food and beverage service to VIP guests at WE Fest this year. Volunteers help the c...
Jul 26, 2022

Did You Know: Free State Park Passes can be Checked out at Detroit Lakes Public Library
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Minnesota DNR is collaborating with public libraries across the state including the Detroit Lakes Public Library to offer free seven-day Minnesota State Park Passes for chec...
Jul 26, 2022 Photo via MN DNR