Category Archives: Community
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
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