Category Archives: Community

Law Enforcement to be Honored Before Lakers Baseball Game
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Lakers Baseball team will honor local Law Enforcement today. The Lakers in coordination with the DL Youth Baseball Association plan to honor local Law Enforcem...
May 20, 2021

'Food Truck Friday' Returns to the Detroit Lakes City Park This Week
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM)- Food Truck Fridays are set to return this week at the Detroit Lakes City Park. Food Truck Fridays are sponsored by Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary and will be held every Friday fro...
Zeke Fuhrman May 19, 2021

Sunnybrook Stomp 5K Run/Walk Returns to Wadena this Summer
WADENA (KDLM) - The Sunnybrook Stomp 5K run/walk returns June 11 at Sunnybrook Park in Wadena. The race will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration is now open through June 9. The cost for the 5K is $25 for ...
May 19, 2021

Becker County Fire Chiefs Concerned with Staffing Levels at County's Dispatch Center
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A group of Fire Chiefs in Becker County are concerned with staffing levels at the county's 911 dispatch center. Fire Chiefs from Audubon, Detroit Lakes, Lake Park, Elbow Lake an...
May 19, 2021

Ribbon Officially Cut at New $34 Million Waste Water Facility in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities unveiled its new Waste Water facility on Tuesday, May 18 with a formal ribbon cutting. The improved wastewater treatment facility is located at th...
May 18, 2021

Reported Robbery at Bremer Bank in Detroit Lakes False Alarm
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A reported robbery at Bremer Bank in Detroit Lakes was a false alarm. Detroit Lakes Police were called to Bremer Bank on Monday just after 4:30pm after receiving a report of a r...
May 18, 2021

Memorial Dedicated for Three Soldiers Including One from Perham who Died in Helicopter Crash
KIMBALL (KDLM) - A Minnesota Army National Guard Fallen Soldiers Memorial was dedicated on Sunday to three soldiers, including one from Perham killed in a helicopter crash. The dedication ceremony hon...
May 17, 2021 Fallen Soldiers Memorial (photo via Minnesota National Guard)

Final Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution Today in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A final Farmers to Families Food Box distribution will take place in Detroit Lakes today. Organizers will use Soo Pass Ranch on the WE Fest grounds. The event begins at 5 p.m. L...
May 17, 2021

Governor Walz visits Thumper Pond Ahead of Governor's Fishing Opener
Otter Tail County (KDLM) - On the heels of his announcement that Minnesota will end its statewide mask requirement today, Governor Walz visited Otter Tail County preparing for the Governor's Fishing O...
May 14, 2021

DAV Clothes Bins Placed Throughout Lakes Area to Help Veterans in Need
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Detroit Lakes are encouraging residents to help those in need by donating clothing and shoes. Each summer, the DAV put bins out around th...
May 14, 2021