Category Archives: Education
International Walk To School Day is October 6th
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Thousands of Minnesota students will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The annual event, ...
Oct 04, 2021
Student Caught with Weapon at Perham Middle School
PERHAM (KDLM) - A Perham student was caught with a weapon at the middle school, Wednesday morning. The School District notified parents, Wednesday that District staff were made aware that a weapon was...
Sep 29, 2021
Detroit Lakes Homecoming Royalty Announced
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes High School seniors Abbee Traurig and Nate Cihak were crowned 2021 Homecoming Queen and King at a Coronation ceremony at the high school on Monday. The Coronation ...
Sep 28, 2021 Detroit Lakes High School Queen Abbee Traurig & King Nate Cihak
Detroit Lakes School Board Approves Preliminary Levy of $8.82 Million
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School Board approved a preliminary levy of $8.82 million on Tuesday. The decrease of 2.17% from last year's levy is a decline of about $196,000 due in part to...
Sep 21, 2021
Drivers Reminded to be Aware of School Buses as Students Return to Classes
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Drivers are being reminded to remain aware of pedestrians in and around schools as students return to school this week. Advocates say the volume of traffic and the volume of students...
Sep 08, 2021
Focus on Universal Meals, Preventing 'Lunch Shaming' as MN Students Return to Classes
MINNEAPOLIS -- More Minnesota school districts are welcoming back students this week. Because of the pandemic, schools are receiving federal aid to boost their meal services, and a new Minnesota law b...
Sep 07, 2021
Students Return to Classes with Option to Mask
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Schools will not require masks as the new school year begins today. The District, following Minnesota Department of Health guidelines will recommend masks, ...
Sep 07, 2021
Essentia Health St. Mary's Announces Sister Anne Scholarship Winners
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health St. Mary's has announced their 2021 winners of the Sister Anne Scholarship. Scholarships of $500 each were awarded to four individuals pursuing health care caree...
Sep 03, 2021
Children Returning to School 4 to 5 Months Behind Due to Pandemic says New Research
MINNEAPOLIS - A new study shows American kids are returning to school an average of four to five months behind in their learning, and it's worse for low-income students and students of color. A nonpro...
Aug 19, 2021
Most Lakes Area Schools will Not Require Masks to Begin School Year
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Most Lakes Area schools will not require masks when the new school year begins. Masks will not be required for students, staff or visitors at Detroit Lakes Public Schools when c...
Aug 18, 2021