Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks first day of school, pre-school, updates playground construction and staffing needs at Boys and Girl's Club
Pat Petermann, executive director of the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes, talks first day of school, pre-school, playground construction update and staffing needs at the nonprofit.
Sep 05, 2023
Remember To Watch For School Buses As New School Year Begins
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - For many Minnesotan kids, today is the first day of school. And with the first day of school is the return of school buses to roadways. "We really need to be conscious of an...
Sep 04, 2023
Motorcyclist Killed In Becker County While Fleeing State Trooper
Detroit Lakes, Minn (KDLM) - Authorities in Becker County say they are investigating the weekend death of a motorcyclist who led state troopers on a chase. In a press release, the Becker County Sherif...
Sep 03, 2023
$7,000 in event production equipment stolen from Livewire in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO)- A large amount of equipment was stolen from the event production company Livewire's trailer, parked outside its facility in downtown Fargo Tuesday. The total cost of the equipment stolen...
Sep 01, 2023
Detroit Lakes looks to add new police officer and economic development director with 2024 budget
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Public budget workshops continue for the city of Detroit Lakes with a maximum preliminary property tax levy expected to be finalized as early as next Thursday at the budget ...
Sep 01, 2023
Becker County Planning Commission recommends approval of conditional-use permit for South Shore Drive gas station; residents voice opposition, again
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A development along South Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, that included plans for a gas station at 270th Avenue, has new life after it received a preliminary approval recommen...
Sep 01, 2023 Members of the Becker County Planning Commission prepare to begin a meeting to discuss a conditional-use permit for a proposed gas station just south of Detroit Lakes on Aug. 30, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)
Thielen Foundation Giving Away Vikings vs Panthers Experience
(KDLM) - The Minnesota Vikings open their season on Sunday, September 10th against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, for the first time in a decade, Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen won't be on the sidel...
Aug 31, 2023 Photo courtesy of Thielen Foundation
MN BCA warns of new phone scam involving agent imposters
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is warning of a new phone scam. The caller is impersonating an agent from the BCA, claiming to be working a case from out of...
Aug 31, 2023
Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office removes school resource officer from Underwood School
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office will be removing their school resource officer from Underwood School. The announcement came in a Wednesday social media post, which ci...
Aug 31, 2023
Westrum retires after 41 years of service to Detroit Lakes Public Schools
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In 1982, she was a substitute teacher and ended up teaching physical education, health and driver's education for the next six years. But in 1988, she accepted a new role...
Aug 31, 2023 Sandi Westrum smiles while talking to an attendee of her retirement party at Rossman Elementary on Aug. 29, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)