Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Update regarding Sunday's threat at Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Update regarding Sunday's threat at Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools... "School at WDC will be back in session today, (Tuesday, January 23). "We have worked with our local l...
Nikki Jae Jan 23, 2024

CD&R to Acquire Shearer's Foods
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Clayton Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or the "Firm") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for funds it manages to acquire Shearer's Foods ("Shea...
Nikki Jae Jan 23, 2024

Minnesota launches child care initiative for military families
Gov. Tim Walz and state military personnel on Monday announced the Minnesota launch of the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, a program funded by the Department of Defense that helps full-...
Nikki Jae Jan 23, 2024 Happy group of children outdoor on meadow: eating and playing together

Guilty for former Alex. Mayor
The former Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels has entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of Gross Misdemeanor Misconduct of a Public Officer or Employee after initially facing a felony Theft by ...
Nikki Jae Jan 23, 2024 Offender with his hands in handcuffs

Becker County Sheriff's Office warns about possible impersonation scam
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Becker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a possible scam that is impersonating their office. The Becker County Sherriff's Office say they have received rep...
Nikki Jae Jan 22, 2024

Perham Auditorium Filled to Capacity for Fundraising Concert
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Perham Auditorium was filled to capacity Saturday night (1/20) at a fundraising concert and silent auction. Former Perham Choir Director, Kevin Kosiak, welcomed back Per...
Nikki Jae Jan 22, 2024

WDC - Classes Cancelled Today Due to Threat
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- School at WDC was canceled today, Monday, January 22 for all grades, including Little Kids Club and Kids Krew. The school was made aware of a threat that we are currently in...
Nikki Jae Jan 22, 2024

Woman arrested on suspicion of threatening college professors in Fergus Falls
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (Forum)- A woman has been arrested on suspicion of threatening college professors in Fergus Falls. Andreya Savanna Lockett, 21, of Fergus Falls, was book...
Nikki Jae Jan 19, 2024 Crime

Meat stolen from Audubon butcher shop
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- AUDUBON, Minn. - A butcher shop is searching for answers after meat was stolen from their building "The theft of the meat was reported on the evening of the 11th said Audubo...
Nikki Jae Jan 19, 2024

Polar Fest's "Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance" Coming February 9th
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance Fri Feb 9th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA map Friday, February 9 from 6 - 9 PM A drea...
Nikki Jae Jan 19, 2024