Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
SIM USA Establishes Fund for Shroyer Children
SIM USA has set up a fund to support the five children of Detroit Lakes missionary Beau Shroyer, who was tragically killed in Angola last month. The children ages 9 to 17, are now in the United States...
Nov 21, 2024
WE Fest 2025 Adds Sammy Kershaw to Its Star-Studded Lineup
Detroit Lakes' iconic WE Fest is turning up the excitement for 2025! Sammy Kershaw, a legend of 90s country, has joined the already stellar lineup that includes Gretchen Wilson, Rodney Atkins, Cody Jo...
Nov 21, 2024 Chase Rice performs during WE Fest 2023 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes on Aug. 3, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
WE Fest 2025 Adds Sammy Kershaw to Its Star-Studded Lineup
Detroit Lakes' iconic WE Fest is turning up the excitement for 2025! Sammy Kershaw, a legend of 90s country, has joined the already stellar lineup that includes Gretchen Wilson, Rodney Atkins, Cody Jo...
Nov 20, 2024 Chase Rice performs during WE Fest 2023 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes on Aug. 3, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Today's the Final Chance to Order Poinsettias from the DL Kiwanis Club!
It's time to brighten up your holiday season while making a difference in the community! The Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Club is wrapping up its annual poinsettia sale, and today is the last day to place yo...
Nov 20, 2024
Man Sentenced for Burglary, Identified by Orange Juice
A 2022 burglary in rural New York Mills has ended with a two-year prison sentence for one of the suspects, thanks to an unusual clue-a jug of orange juice. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Offic...
Nov 20, 2024 Man arrested as a consequence of his crime
Festival of Trees is the Friday (11/22)
The Festival of Trees, hosted by the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center (LCRC), is one of Detroit Lakes' most festive annual events, and this year's edition promises to be no exception. On Friday, Nov...
Nov 20, 2024
Challenge Issued: Light Up Detroit Lakes This Holiday Season!
Calling all Detroit Lakes businesses: it's time to show off your holiday spirit! Project 412 and the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce have issued a festive challenge to transform the ...
Nov 20, 2024
Grace Cafe to Serve Final Turkey Dinner Before Holiday Break
Wednesday, November 20th, Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes invites the community to enjoy a turkey dinner at **Grace Cafe** from **11 a.m. to 1 p.m**. The meal is open to everyone, with a...
Nov 19, 2024
Library Hosts Community Art Event for Kids Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds
The Detroit Lakes Public Library is inviting young artists to tap into their creativity on Today, November 19, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-10 are encouraged to join a special program inspired b...
Nov 19, 2024
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots: Minnesotans Advised to Check Homes
Health officials are warning Minnesotans about a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121:H19 linked to organic carrots. Five Minnesotans aged 15 to 44 fell ill between September 21 ...
Nov 19, 2024 Fresh carrots are shown for sale at a grocery store in Del Mar, California, U.S. June 3, 2020. Picture taken June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake