Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max Day is a statewide online fundraiser that benefits numerous schools and nonprofits, including those in the Detroit Lakes area. Early giving is already open on the GiveMN website and wi...
Nov 21, 2024
Criminal Abuse by a Caregiver
On Monday (November 18th), the Fergus Falls Police Department received a report of an assault that occurred at a group home in Fergus Falls Sunday evening. According to court documents, the victim's c...
Nov 21, 2024
Rep. Jim Joy Elected to Leadership Role in Minnesota House Republican Caucus
In a pivotal moment for Minnesota politics, Representative Jim Joy, R-Hawley, has been elected as Assistant Leader in the House Republican Caucus. Now entering his second term, Joy says he's eager to ...
Nov 21, 2024
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