Category Archives: Community

Otter Tail County Receives Award for Hosting Successful Governor's Fishing Opener
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (KDLM) - Otter Tail County has been given an award for hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener on May 15, 2021. Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator, Otter Tail County acc...
Jun 15, 2021

American Pickers Plan to Film in Lakes Area this Summer
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The American Pickers plan to film their TV show in the Lakes Area in July. The History Channel's hit television show is a documentary series that explores the world of antique "...
Jun 15, 2021

Turtle Fest Returns to Perham
PERHAM (KDLM) - After having to modify and cancel some events due to the COVID-19 Pandemic last summer, Perham's Turtle Fest is back. The 5 day event begins Wednesday featuring turtle races, the medal...
Jun 15, 2021

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Launches Mobile App: Wild Inspired
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is launching their new project, Wild Inspired on Sunday. The event, Sunday, June 13 will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Tamarac Wildlife Refug...
Jun 11, 2021

WE Fest Making Upgrades Ahead of Festival in August
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Organizers of WE Fest in Detroit Lakes are making upgrades to the facility ahead of the festival in August. The event, now owned by Live Nation has announced that the general ad...
Jun 10, 2021 Roof enhancements of the main stage at WE Fest June 8, 2021 via WE Fest

Adults Fishing with Kids can Fish Without a License in Minnesota this Weekend
(KNSI) - This weekend is Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Children 15 and younger don't need a license to fish in Minnesota, but from Friday to Sunday, adults without a license can fish as lon...
Jun 10, 2021

28th Annual Great American Think-Off in New York Mills this Weekend
NEW YORK MILLS (KDLM) - The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host their 28th annual Great American Think-Off weekend this weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday June 11 with a NYM walkin...
Jun 10, 2021

Detroit Lakes Residents Asked to Conserve Energy, City Under Extreme Heat Power Use Alert
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes is under an Extreme Heat Power Use Alert. With the extremely high temperatures, Detroit Lakes Public Utilities is asking customers to conserve energy throughout th...
Jun 10, 2021

GoFundMe Created for Detroit Lakes Couple who Lost Home in Fire
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A GoFundMe has been created to help a Detroit Lakes couple who lost their home to fire after a lightning strike late Monday evening. Lightning struck a tree near Tim and Heidi S...
Jun 09, 2021

During Heatwave City of Detroit Lakes Planning for Winter Decorations
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes is asking businesses to help sponsor new winter snowflake decorations. Lighted decorations line the city streets each winter from thanksgiving through ...
Jun 09, 2021