Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Otter Tail County Sheriff asking for help in identifying burglary suspects
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in identifying two people who were allegedly involved in a burglary case near Henning, Minnesota. Details are limited according to the Sh...
Nikki Jae Jan 29, 2024 Housebreaker holding a crowbar ready to steal

Laker Wrestling team Quad-Rangular results from Friday night in Barrett
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Detroit Lakes Wrestling team was part of a Quad-Rangular Friday night in Barrett. West Central hosted the Lakers, along with Crookston and Alexandria. Detroit started th...
Nikki Jae Jan 27, 2024

Physician-assisted suicide bill advances on Minnesota Health Committee approval
- A bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota may have the momentum to pass this upcoming session. The bill was heard and debated on Thursday by the health committee, and it would make th...
Nikki Jae Jan 26, 2024 Senior woman praying for sick man sleeping in hospital bed

Wadena teen honored for cancer fundraiser
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Honoring her sister's legacy: Wadena teen honored for cancer fundraiser Anna Fiemeyer is one of the tri-state area's Student Visionaries of the Year for the The Leukemia and...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

Perham Area Chamber Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Chamber Choice Awards
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Perham Area Chamber is now taking Nominations for the 2024 Chamber Choice Awards and they will be accepted until February 9th, 2024. To nominate someone for an award sen...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

NutriSource Pet Foods expands support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals
PERHAM - NutriSource Pet Foods based out of Perham recently expanded its support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals across the country. The pet food company will provide a five-y...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024 Senior woman with her dog inside of her house.

Outdoor Rink in Peoples Park Reminder
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- UPDATE AND REMINDER FROM THE CITY OF DETROIT LAKES Outdoor Rink in Peoples Park: Warming House Hours: Fri, Jan 26 from 3-9pm; Sat, Jan 27 from 12-9pm; Sun, Jan 28 from 12-9p...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes - Feb 9-25!
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- GET READY -- to get out of the house and have some Polar Fest fun in Detroit Lakes-Get it on your calendar--- Lots of events Feb 9-25! More as time nears but you can check i...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

Perham Area Chamber Recognizes Sandra Waldon
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- At the First Perham Area Chamber board of directors meeting for 2024 which was held this past week, Sandra Waldon, Marketing agent for the United Community Bank of Perham, w...
Nikki Jae Jan 24, 2024

According to Parents, Monday's WDC school closures due to racially-motivated threats
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- A parent of three WDC students, says two boys have been harassing her kids due to their race(VNL Staff) WADENA, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Earlier this week, another school ...
Nikki Jae Jan 24, 2024