Category Archives: Community
City and County Approve Bids for West Lake Drive - Phase One Street & Utility Project
DETROIT LAKES - The city of Detroit Lakes has approved the bid for the West Lake Drive - Phase One street and utility project, between Legion Road and County Road 6. During a special City Council meet...
Jun 21, 2022 A graphic rendition of a completed West Lake Drive project in Detroit Lakes, which features a new multi-use path on the lakeside.
Eken and Marquart Honored for Years of Service by City of Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Representative Paul Marquart and Senator Kent Eken were honored by the city of Detroit Lakes, Tuesday. Marquart and Eken were both given plaques for their service to the state a...
Jun 21, 2022
Kat Perkins to Speak in Detroit Lakes, Wednesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off their 2022 Women's EDGE series, Wednesday. The EDGE series, which stands for 'Engage, Develop, Grow, Empower' featur...
Jun 21, 2022
Be on the Lookout for Cracked and Buckling Roads During Extreme Heat
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - MnDOT has put out a warning to drivers to be on the lookout for cracking and buckling roads through the weekend. Extremely high temperatures are expected through the weekend wit...
Jun 17, 2022 via MnDOT
Lake Goers Seeking Relief from Weekend Heat Reminded of Boating and Water Safety Tips
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - With extremely hot temperatures expected this weekend, the Becker County Sheriff's Office is reminding lake goers to remember key safety tips. Sheriff Todd Glander says he expec...
Jun 17, 2022
Lakes Area Ski Team Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Water Skiing
VERGAS (KDLM) - The North Stars Water Ski Show Team is celebrating the 100th year of water skiing this weekend in Vergas. Water skiing was invented in the United States in 1922 when Minnesotan Ralph S...
Jun 16, 2022
Dedication Held for New South Shore Park in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A ribbon cutting and dedication was held for South Shore Park, Detroit Lakes' newest park, Wednesday. The 5.5 acre full service park includes off street parking, a shelter, mult...
Jun 15, 2022
City Leaders Warned of Potential for Rolling Blackouts in Detroit Lakes and Surrounding Area
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes City Council members were warned of the possibility of rolling blackouts affecting the city this summer and beyond during Tuesday's City Council Meeting. Vernell R...
Jun 15, 2022
Perham's Turtle Fest: Full Schedule
PERHAM (KDLM) - The city of Perham kicks off their annual Turtle Fest, Wednesday. The citywide festival has been a summer staple for Perham residents and vacationers for more than 40 years. From turtl...
Jun 14, 2022
Blaine Rada Becomes America's Greatest Thinker
New York Mills (KDLM) - The 29th Annual Great American Think-Off debate was held Saturday, June 11 to wrestle with the question "Which should be more important: personal choice or social responsibilit...
Jun 14, 2022