Category Archives: Community
Community Invited to Offer Comment on Detroit Lakes Police Department Body Cam Policy
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Police Department has budgeted to implement body-worn cameras this year. Detroit Lakes residents will have an opportunity to give public comments for the Depar...
Feb 08, 2022
Two Detroit Lakes High School Students Nominated for State Academics, Arts & Athletics Award
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Two Detroit Lakes High School students have been nominated for the MSHSL Academics, Arts and Athletics Award. Siri Vagle and Jack Syltie will represent Section 8AA and qualified...
Feb 03, 2022
MnDOT Announces 'Name a Snowplow' Winning Names
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the winning names of their name a snowplow contest. Betty Whiteout, Ctrl Salt Delete, The Big Leplowski which will be...
Feb 03, 2022
Minnesota Study Shows the Power of Wake-Surf Waves
The wakes from bigger recreation boats on Minnesota lakes have become a source of tension. New research to measure these waves could help with concerns about their environmental and public-safety impa...
Feb 03, 2022
Memorial Benefit Planned for New York Mills Officer who Died with COVID-19
NEW YORKS MILLS (KBRF/KDLM) - A memorial benefit will be held, Saturday for Ron Smith a New Yorks Mills Police Officer who died due to complications with COVID-19 in December. "He was absolutely amazi...
Feb 02, 2022
Lakes Area Community Comes Together to Help Celebrate Birthday of Child Displaced by Fire
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An apartment fire Saturday that displaced a number of residents in Detroit Lakes also interrupted a Lakes Area child's birthday celebration. Staff from the Detroit Lakes Police ...
Feb 02, 2022
More Than $11,000 Raised for Family of Wadena-Deer Creek Basketball Player
WADENA (KDLM) - More than $11,000 was raised, Monday to support the father of a Wadena-Deer Creek's (WDC) women's basketball player. Both home and away fans who attend the women's basketball game were...
Feb 01, 2022
Wadena-Deer Creek Women's Basketball Team Hosting 'Go Gray for Gary Night'
WADENA (KDLM) - Wadena-Deer Creek's (WDC) women's basketball team will host a 'Go Gray for Gary Night', Monday. Both home and away fans who attend the women's basketball game tonight are encouraged to...
Jan 31, 2022
Loon Trapped on Lake Near Nevis May Have Made it Off Lake After All
NEVIS (KDLM) - Gilligan, the juvenile loon that was stuck surrounded by ice on a lake in Nevis and became a viral sensation earlier this winter may have escaped after all. The loon began receiving att...
Jan 31, 2022 A loon named Gilligan stuck on a lake near Nevis, MN (Photo via Debbie Center on Facebook)
Detroit Lakes Residents Reminded to Move Vehicles for Snow Removal
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes will be clearing snow on several streets, Monday and Tuesday. Streets will be marked with no parking signs and vehicles that are not moved could be tow...
Jan 31, 2022