Category Archives: Construction

Pelican Pete Statue Relocated as part of Mill Pond Dam Removal in Pelican Rapids
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) - Pete, the iconic Pelican in Pelican Rapids has been moved from his perch at the base of the Mill Pond dam on the Pelican River. The more than 15 foot tall concrete statue built...
Jan 05, 2023 The iconic Pelican Pete statue is moved from its base and relocated in Pelican Rapids, January 4, 2022. Photo via City of Pelican Rapids

Highway 87 Work to Wrap up this Week near Frazee
FRAZEE (KDLM) - Highway 87 Phase 4 work will wrap up this week near Frazee. With the in-town work completed, crews have been fighting the wintry weather to also wrap up Phase 4 (Hwy 87/Hwy 10 overpass...
Nov 22, 2022

Highway 55/59 Elbow Lake to Barrett Reopens
ELBOW LAKE (KDLM) - Highway 55/59 between Elbow Lake and Barrett reopened, Monday. Crews finished up paving and shouldering over the last few weeks and installed temporary striping for winter. Crews w...
Nov 21, 2022

Down Goes 'old' Becker County Museum
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The "old" Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes was torn down, Wednesday morning. The Museum is being replaced with a new 30,000 square foot building at a cost of $6.4 million. ...
Nov 09, 2022 Becker County Museum demolition, Nov. 11, 2022

Highway 200 Reopens between Mahnomen and Roy Lake
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - After a lengthy delay, the Twin Lakes Creek bridge along Highway 200 has reopened for traffic. The bridge replacement was originally scheduled to start in mid-May, but was delayed du...
Nov 03, 2022

City Expects West Lake Drive to Reopen in next "couple of weeks"
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes says they expect West Lake Drive to reopen in the next couple of weeks. The city says contractors are making good progress on the project. Portions of ...
Oct 26, 2022

Twin Lakes Creek Bridge to Reopen by End of Month
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - After a delay, the Twin Lakes Creek bridge should be open by the end of the month. Crews have been working on Highway 200 with approximately five miles of shoulder widening remaining...
Oct 11, 2022

Access to Several Detroit Lakes Businesses Limited, Tuesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Access to a number of Detroit Lakes Businesses Tuesday will be limited due to ongoing construction on West Lake Drive. The city of Detroit Lakes expects access to Voyageur Lanes...
Sep 27, 2022

Detroit Lakes City Council Abandons Plan to Connect Broadway Ave. and Terry Street
Sep 13, 2022 Proposed connection of Broadway Ave. and Terry Street in Detroit Lakes

Eken Speaks Out Against Tree Clearing along Lake Country Scenic Byway
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Senator Kent Eken is speaking out about his concerns after MnDOT has announced they plan to move forward on a controversial tree removal project along Highway 34s Lake Country S...
Aug 29, 2022