Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 3, 2023
Holmes Art Show, ABBA tribute bringing action-packed weekend to DL Nov. 9-11 Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a uniquely perfect combination of art and music, the Holmes Art Show gets un...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Hodgepodge: Rob Ullyott and Dave Knoph talk DLHS Veterans Day program on Nov. 10; event open to public, starts at 10 a.m.
Rob Ullyott, social studies teacher at Detroit Lakes High School, and Dave Knoph, member of the Lake Region Veterans Color Guard, talk about the DLHS Veterans Day program on Nov. 10. The event is open...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023 Scott Van Schoiack / CC

Hoffman's Meat Market in Detroit Lakes accepting deer donations to be processed and given to local food pantries
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Hoffman's Meat Market in Detroit Lakes is ready for another deer hunting season and they will also be continuing the generous tradition of processing donated deer from hu...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Holmes Art Show and ABBA tribute set to cap power weekend of events in Detroit Lakes Nov. 9-11
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a uniquely perfect combination of art and music, the Holmes Art Show gets underway next Thursday through Saturday, but this year's free arts and crafts meander will al...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Concordia College plans for free tuition next year for families making under $90k
FARGO (KFGO) - Concordia College in Moorhead has announced what the private, liberal arts school is calling the "Concordia Promise." Starting in the fall of next year, Concordia will cover full tuitio...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Otter Tail Power Company asks North Dakota Public Service Commission for 8% rate hike
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Otter Tail Power Company is asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission for an increase in its electric rates. Otter Tail wants a more-than 8% increase that would t...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation expects lower heating costs this winter from surplus natural gas
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation (MERC) says customer heating costs will be down this winter due to an increase in the supply of gas compared to last season. Spokes...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Lake Region Electric Cooperative donates $20k to local organizations through Operation Round Up
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Lake Region Electric Cooperative recently awarded more than $20,000 to various community organizations across the lakes area through Operation Round Up, wh...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

2 injured in Highway 64 crash in Hubbard County Wednesday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two people were injured during a two-vehicle crash on Highway 64 in Hubbard County Wednesday afternoon. On Nov. 1 at 1:51 p.m., a 2014 Jeep Limited 4X4, driven by 66-year...
Michael Achterling Nov 02, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 2, 2023
Rural Red Lake man charged in Becker County with felony property damage Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Red Lake man was charged in Becker County District Court with felony first-d...
Michael Achterling Nov 02, 2023