Category Archives: Community

After being Cancelled in 2020, Otter Tail County Prepared to Host Governor's Fishing Opener in 2021
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (KDLM) - After being canceled in 2020, Otter Tail County is planning on hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener in 2021. Anglers across Minnesota will drop their lines on Saturday, May...
Feb 25, 2021

Three New Conditions Added for Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for veterans affected by exposure to Agent Orange. Many veterans will now be eligible for VA disab...
Feb 25, 2021

Enbridge Hosting Virtual Open House on Line 3 Project
WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - A public virtual open house will be held today with the company replacing the line 3 oil pipeline throughout northern Minnesota. Work has already begun on the multibillion-dollar ...
Feb 25, 2021

Business Grant Deadline has Passed, but Money may Still be Available from County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The deadline to apply for three of Becker County's COVID-19 Business Relief Grants has passed, but money could still be available for business owners who have been affected by t...
Feb 25, 2021

Minnesota Gas Utilities Warn About Sky-High Bills Coming
ST. PAUL - Minnesota's largest gas utilities are warning about sky-high heating bills because of the historic cold wave in the South and the state's stretch of subzero weather. At a special meeting by...
Feb 25, 2021

Lakes Area Home & Cabin Show will not Happen this Year
PERHAM (KDLM) - After postponing the 2021 Lakes Area Home & Cabin Show in Perham due to state COVID-19 guidelines, event organizers have now officially canceled this year's event. The show had bee...
Feb 24, 2021

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Scams Hit Lakes Area
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to be aware of phone scams after receiving several reports recently. The Sheriff's Office says, they have received seve...
Feb 24, 2021

$1,000 Grants Available for Child Care Providers in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Board of Commissioners has created an emergency relief grant program for Child Care providers affected by COVID-19. The grant, developed with local business ow...
Feb 19, 2021

Furnace Failure at Becker County Museum Highlights Groups Need to Secure Final Funding for New Facility
"We NEED your help. Make a pledge over 5 years if you are so moved or give us the $20 you find in the wash or the spring coat pocket you are about to find. We CAN do this! Do it for our kids and our f...
Feb 19, 2021 Becker County Museum staff bundle up in the museum after a furnace failure

Voting Open for MnDOT Name A Snowplow Contest
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has opened voting to name a snowplow in each of its eight districts. The call for names came out in December. The agency says they received 24,000 s...
Feb 19, 2021