Category Archives: Community
Detroit Lakes Public Schools Receive $20,000 Donation from Detroit Lakes Public Education Foundation
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School District has received a donation of more than $20,000 The Detroit Lakes Public Education Foundation presented the check during Monday's School Board mee...
Jun 27, 2022
Life Link III Emergency Response Helicopter Base Officially Operational in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Life Link III, a new emergency response helicopter base of operations in Detroit Lakes is officially operational. Life Link III operates ten helicopter bases that include Alexan...
Jun 24, 2022 Photo via Life Link III
Collector Vehicles Racing Across the Country will make Stop in Detroit Lakes Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Racers from across the country will be motoring into Detroit Lakes on Saturday. The Hemmings Motor News Great Race is a time, speed and endurance rally for collector vehicles ma...
Jun 23, 2022 photo via Great Race
Detroit Lakes City Hall Remodel Estimated at $5.7 Million
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council was given an updated presentation and floorplan of a proposed remodel of Detroit Lakes City Hall. The remodel would incorporate the "old liquor st...
Jun 22, 2022
City Warns of Swimmers Itch in Detroit Lake
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Swimmers in Detroit Lake are being warned about Swimmers Itch. Cases of Swimmers Itch, a temporary skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites have...
Jun 22, 2022
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