Category Archives: Community

Fewer Truck Drivers Causing Supply Delays
(KNSI) - Experts warn a lack of truck drivers could lead to delays in almost everything getting to consumers. CEO and President of the Minnesota Trucking Association John Hausladen says they need more...
Oct 08, 2021

WE Fest Announces Full Lineup for 2022
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - WE Fest will return to Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes in 2022 and next summer's musical acts will include some familiar names. Headliners Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean & Miranda...
Oct 04, 2021

Essentia Health Detroit Lakes Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Dr. Maren Anderson
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Dr. Maren Anderson, a family medicine physician specializing in obstetrics, is excited to welcome new patients at the Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic. "I am exci...
Oct 01, 2021

WATCH: How to Apply for Energy Assistance
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Minnesota is expanding the number of households that qualify for its Energy Assistance Program. The changes announced by the Department of Commerce make over 600,000 Minnesota h...
Oct 01, 2021

Bear Spotted within Detroit Lakes City Limits
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes residents were in for a surprise, Thursday when a bear was spotted within city limits. A photo of the bear was taken and posted to social media as it walked along ...
Oct 01, 2021 photo via McKinley Nutrition

Residents Asked to Move Property Away from Roadway
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Highway Department is reminding property owners to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway including boatlifts and docks. The Otter Tail County Highwa...
Oct 01, 2021

Line 3 Sparks Conversations on Faith, Fairness in Climate Fight
PARK RAPIDS - Oil will soon be flowing through the Line 3 pipeline replacement for northern Minnesota. Supporters are applauding completion, but opponents continue to speak out, including in the faith...
Sep 30, 2021

Student Caught with Weapon at Perham Middle School
PERHAM (KDLM) - A Perham student was caught with a weapon at the middle school, Wednesday morning. The School District notified parents, Wednesday that District staff were made aware that a weapon was...
Sep 29, 2021

Lake Region Electric Cooperative Producing Hydroponic Vegetables to Sell at Lakes Area Retailers
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) - After their first produce sale to Larry's Supermarket in Pelican Rapids, Lake Region Electric Cooperative's (LREC) latest pilot program is now in full production. Since purchas...
Sep 29, 2021 LREC’s hydroponic romaine lettuce ready for purchase at Larry’s Supermarket in Pelican Rapids

Detroit Lakes Native Part of First All-Black American Expedition to Mount Everest
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man will take part in the first ever, all-black American expedition to the peak of Mount Everest. Eddie Taylor, who grew up in Detroit Lakes is one of nine climb...
Sep 29, 2021