Category Archives: Community
Shortage of Detroit Lakes Firefighters a Concern
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A lack of firefighters in Detroit Lakes is forcing the Fire Department to turn to other communities for aid when fighting fires within the city. The Detroit Lakes Fire Departmen...
Jun 14, 2022
Detroit Lakes Home Ordered to Remove Signs
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes has cited a Detroit Lakes property owner and their tenant for violating the city's sign and nuisance ordinances. Hand-painted signs are displayed on pr...
Jun 13, 2022 A home on Curry Ave. in Detroit Lakes that has been ordered by the city to remove all but one sign from the property.
Electric Service Interruptions Possible in Lakes Area this Summer
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities (DLPU) is warning Lakes Area customers of the potential for electric service interruptions this summer. Projections of energy shortages during the...
Jun 13, 2022
Deadline Extended for Program that Helps Homeowners Struggling to Pay Mortgage
(KNSI) - Minnesota Housing is extending the application period for HomeHelpMN. HomeHelpMN provides $109 million in federal assistance for homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage or other h...
Jun 12, 2022
WATCH: MAHUBE-OTWA Community Needs Assessment: Child Care Costs in Northern Minnesota
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - MAHUBE-OTWA, a Community Action Agency that provides services and resources to help residents fight poverty in the area has created a series of videos to help highlight findings...
Jun 09, 2022
Without a Bonding Bill Washington Ballpark Renovation Plans at a Standstill
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Plans to renovate the Washington Ballpark in Detroit Lakes are on-hold unless a Special Session is called in the State Legislature and a Bonding Bill is passed. The City had bee...
Jun 08, 2022 Rendering of Washington Ballpark renovation
Detroit Lakes City Council Approves West Lake Drive-Phase 2 Project Despite Costs Rising by Nearly 50%
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The West Lake Drive-Phase 2 project was approved, Tuesday by the Detroit Lakes City Council with virtually no push-back from residents despite the project costs rising by nearly...
Jun 07, 2022 Detroit Lake's property owners listen during the West Lake Drive-Phase 2 Public Hearing, June 7, 2022
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is this Friday through Sunday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - This weekend is Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or young...
Jun 07, 2022
New Veteran's Memorial Park in Vergas to be Dedicated Saturday
VERGAS (KDLM) - The new Veteran's Memorial Park in Vergas will be dedicated this Saturday. The memorial which had been planned for a number of years has been built next to the Vergas ballfield and inc...
Jun 06, 2022
Street Faire at the Lakes Returns for 22nd Year
DETROIT LAKES - The Street Faire at the Lakes returns to Detroit Lakes this weekend. The Street Faire, usually held every year on the first weekend after Memorial Day was moved last year to August and...
Jun 02, 2022