Category Archives: Community
First Flowering Rush Treatment of Summer Scheduled Monday on Lakes Area Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The first Flowering rush chemical treatment of the summer will occur on Lakes Area Lakes, Monday. Flowering rush is a reed-like wetland plant with pink flowers. The plant grows ...
Jun 27, 2021 photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District
Ribbon Cutting for Heartland State Trail from Detroit Lakes to Frazee Set for Thursday, July 1
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A ribbon cutting for the Heartland State Trail, a multi-use trail from the Detroit Lakes underpass on Hwy 10 East to Acorn Lake near Frazee will be held next Thursday, July 1 at...
Jun 24, 2021 Photo courtesy of Detroit Lakes Tourism
Metal Detectors and New Security Measures at Minnesota State Fair this Year
(KNSI) - Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair will notice some new security measures when they get to the gate. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners decided on Tuesday to consider using sheriff's...
Jun 24, 2021 Photo credit Minnesota State Fair
Increase in Porch Pirates Likely Over Next Couple Weeks
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Law enforcement is warning residents about the potential of increased porch pirates as an influx of packages begin arriving on doorsteps after Amazon Prime Day sales. Law enforc...
Jun 23, 2021
M State in Detroit Lakes & Wadena Waving Application Fees this Week
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/KNSI) - Minnesota State Community & Technical College in Detroit Lakes and Wadena are among the schools waiving application fees this week. All application fees are waived duri...
Jun 23, 2021
Homeownership For Me Down-Payment Loan Program Reopening in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Homeownership for Me Down-Payment Loan program is reopening in Becker County. This second-mortgage loan is available to qualified buyers for purchase of a home as their prim...
Jun 21, 2021
Mobile Food Drop in Detroit Lakes Today
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A mobile food drop will take place in Detroit Lakes, today. Beginning at 10 a.m., residents may visit the Becker County Food Pantry to receive a free box of food. Food will be a...
Jun 21, 2021
New York Mills School District Receives Grant to Offer Locally Grown Food in School Meal Program
NEW YORK MILLS (KDLM) - New York Mills Public Schools has received a Farm to School Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The District will receive a $5,000 First Bite Mini-Grant i...
Jun 18, 2021
Perham's Turtle Fest Medallian Found by 7 Year-Old
PERHAM (KDLM) - The annual Perham Medallion Hunt, part of Perham's Turtle Fest has ended. 7 year-old, Jace Frietchman of Richville, MN found the medalian along with Diane Frietchman and Krista Moenked...
Jun 17, 2021
Minnesota Ranks 9th in Most Fun State to Visit
(KNSI) - Minnesota's not a bad place to take a staycation, according to WalletHub. Its report of the most fun states to visit in the United States puts Minnesota at No. 9. The North Star State has the...
Jun 16, 2021