Category Archives: Community
Linemen Showcasing Electrical Safety at Lakes Area Schools
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) -Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) are making stops at area schools to give electricity safety presentations. Linemen Ethan Kern and Jason Haman gave their safety demonstra...
Apr 01, 2022 LREC linemen showcase the arching that can occur when a tree touches a power line
St. John's Grad Mark Vande Hei Returns to Earth After 355 Days in Space
(KNSI) - American astronaut and St. John's University alum Mark Vande Hei is back on Earth after his record-breaking 355 day stay aboard the International Space Station. Vande Hei, along with Russian ...
Mar 31, 2022 NASA/Joel Kowsky
Economic Development Summit will Feature Five New Lakes Area Businesses and Organizations
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will give an update on the economic health of the Lakes Area on Friday. The annual Economic Development Summit will be held at 9 a...
Mar 30, 2022
Perham Dog to be next Face of Busch 'Dog Brew'
PERHAM (KDLM) - A dog from Perham will become the next face of Busch's Dog Brew. The beer brand hosted a contest, the 'Busch Bark Bracket', and Kira, a dog from Perham who was found by police officers...
Mar 29, 2022
WATCH: Tour the Historic Sprafka Home in Detroit Lakes
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...
Mar 28, 2022
Perham Dog Could Be Next Face of Busch's 'Dog Brew'
PERHAM (KDLM) - A dog from Perham may become the next face of Busch's Dog Brew. The beer brand is hosting a contest, the 'Busch Bark Bracket', and Kira, a dog from Perham who was found by police offic...
Mar 25, 2022
Detroit Lakes Lions & Dairy Queen Partnering for Weekend Food Drive
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Food Pantry, Detroit Lakes Lions and Detroit Lakes Dairy Queen are partnering for a drive-thru food drive, Saturday. Each cash donation will be matched by the ...
Mar 25, 2022
Sheriff's Office Planning on Installing 200 Smoke Alarms in Homes Throughout Becker County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Sheriff's Office, area Fire Departments and the Red Cross want to install 200 smoke alarms in Becker County. The effort is part of the SOUND THE ALARM campaign...
Mar 22, 2022
Habitat 500 Bike Ride Coming to Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) - Habitat for Humanity Minnesota (HFHMN) is partnering with Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity (FFAHFH) to put on one of the biggest events the local affiliate has ever hosted....
Mar 22, 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Nation Receive $1.25 million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Nation has announced a gift of $1.25 million from MacKenzie Scott. Scott is an American novelist and philanthropist. She is known for...
Mar 18, 2022