Category Archives: Community

Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution in Detroit Lakes Monday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Farmers to Families Food Box distribution will take place in Detroit Lakes on Monday. Families can drive through the parking lot of the Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store on Hig...
Feb 19, 2021

Parade of Vintage Snowmobiles to be Showcased in Detroit Lakes this Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Vintage snowmobiles will take over the Detroit Lakes City Beach this weekend. The 18th annual Detroit Lakes Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Swap Meet is Saturday. Antique snowmob...
Feb 18, 2021

Otter Tail County's Big Build Initiative a Success in Year One
OTTER TAIL COUNTY (KDLM) - Otter Tail County's Big Build initiative saw success in year one. The goal of The Big Build, launched in 2020 is to build new, preserve, or rehabilitate 5,000 housing units ...
Feb 18, 2021

Limited Number of Small Sailboats Still Available for Detroit Lakes' 150 Sails Up Project
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The City of Detroit Lakes has announced that there are only 30 small sailboats remaining for their 150 Sails Up Project. The City of Detroit Lakes will celebrate their 150th Ann...
Feb 18, 2021

Detroit Lakes Chamber Announces Splash Award Winners
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2020 Splash Award winners. The Splash Awards created in 2019 are designed to celebrate the impact and involvem...
Feb 17, 2021

Royal Tree and City Park to Remain Lit Through February
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Park will remain lit up through February. A "Royal Tree" and three additional trees were decorated with thousands of lights as part of Polar Fest. Additio...
Feb 17, 2021

Rep. Paul Marquart Concerned with Governor's Clean Energy Proposal
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Rep. Paul Marquart says he has some concerns about Governor Walz ambitious clean energy proposal for the State of Minnesota. The proposal, announced in mid-January will position...
Feb 17, 2021

Lakeshirts Donating $1 Million to Detroit Lakes School District
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School District will receive a $1 million gift from Lakeshirts. The donation will be put towards district construction projects over the next five years. "A bi...
Feb 16, 2021

Life Saving Award Given for Saving Man From Drowning on Tamarac Lake
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Several Becker County Sheriff's Deputies received life saving awards, Tuesday for rescuing a man from a lake over the summer. Deputy Adam Douglas, Communications Officer Lynn Sc...
Feb 16, 2021

Lakes Area Man Raises almost $20,000 for Friends of Tamarac to Honor His Late Father
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Lakes Area man raised almost $20,000 for Friends of Tamarac to honor is father who passed away unexpectedly last month. Christian Tigges encouraged Lakes Area residents to lea...
Feb 15, 2021 Christian and Dan Tigges