Category Archives: Community
New Children's Books Highlights West Central Minnesota
FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) - A new children's book is highlighting West Central Minnesota, including the Lakes Area. 'Let's Go! Ten Adventures Through West Central Minnesota', is region-focused children's bo...
Apr 13, 2022
$106 Million Mega Millions Lotto Ticket Sold in Minnesota
(KNSI) - Check your tickets. Someone in Minnesota is waking up as a multi-millionaire. A single winning Mega Millions lottery ticket matched all six numbers and the gold mega ball to win $106 million....
Apr 13, 2022
New Detroit Lakes Police Officer Officially Sworn-in
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A new Detroit Lakes Police Officer was sworn in, Tuesday during the Detroit Lakes City Council meeting. Officer Collin Ginnaty will join the Detroit Lakes Police Department as p...
Apr 12, 2022
WATCH: MAHUBE-OTWA Community Needs Assessment: Transportation Costs for Low-Income Residents
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...
Apr 11, 2022
Runway Reconstruction Project in Detroit Lakes Given General Aviation Project of the Year Award
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An airport project in Detroit Lakes has won a prestigious award from the Minnesota Council of Airports. The City of Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Mead & Hunt and Hough, Inc....
Apr 11, 2022 Photo via Hough Inc.
WATCH: Maple Syrup Producer Creates Syrup used for This Weekend's Maple Syrup Fest in Vergas
VERGAS (KDLM) - Maple syrup lovers will flock to the small community of Vergas this weekend for the annual Maple Syrup fest. The festival, which will be held Saturday features a pancake feed from 8-11...
Apr 07, 2022
'Lift Up Bobby' Campaign Raises $14,000 For New Lift For DLHS Staff Member
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - One month ago, Detroit Lakes High School students and staff started the "Lift Up Bobby" campaign to help a school staff member purchase a lift for his vehicle. Bobby Heimark...
Apr 06, 2022
WATCH: Part 2 of Historic Sprafka Home in Detroit Lakes Tour
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The historic Sprafka house in Detroit Lakes has been sold. The home, on Summit Avenue was built by renowned Polish architect, Victor Cordella in 1922, who is known for designing...
Apr 05, 2022
Growth, Theme at Annual Economic Development Summit
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Development Summit, Friday . Growth was a recurring theme throughout the morning at the Holiday Inn in Det...
Apr 05, 2022
Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Receives National Safety Award
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities (DLPU) has received a first place safety award from the American Public Power Association (APPA). The awards are based on the number of work-relat...
Apr 01, 2022