Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Person reportedly lying in the middle of the road killed by a passing vehicle near Lake Park
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday near Lake Ida. According to the Becker County Sheriff's Offic...
Jun 19, 2023
Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston talks about Detroit Lakes area events including Art in the Park, DL Cruise Nights and 4th of July fireworks on Detroit Lake
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about recent and upcoming events happening in Detroit Lakes, including: Art in the Park, DL Cruise Nights and 4th of...
Jun 19, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for June 19, 2023
Fmr. Rep. Collin Peterson honored with office recreation exhibit at Becker County Museum Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - After three decades in congress representing the communities of a large portion o...
Jun 19, 2023 Fmr. Minnesota Rep. Colin Peterson smiles during a speech at the grand opening of Peterson's legacy exhibit at the Becker County Museum on June 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Fmr. Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson finds home for his 'stuff'; Becker County Museum welcomes new addition to research library
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - After three decades in congress representing the communities of a large portion of western Minnesota, Collin Peterson will now have his legacy officially displayed in the...
Jun 17, 2023 Fmr. Minnesota Rep. Colin Peterson smiles during a speech at the grand opening of Peterson's legacy exhibit at the Becker County Museum on June 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
A portion of Roosevelt Avenue will be closed June 20-23 in Detroit Lakes for water main repair
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A portion of Roosevelt Avenue will be closed for water main repairs between Central Street and 8th Street in Detroit Lakes from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20 to 7 a.m. on Fr...
Jun 16, 2023 Detroit Lakes Public Works map of Roosevelt Avenue and planned detour.
17-year-old killed in single-vehicle rollover near Alexandria on Friday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A 17-year-old male from Alexandria was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, on June 16 at 3:2...
Jun 16, 2023
Hodgepodge: Mark Knutson talks kids summer day camps, DM Summer Nights and Music on the Mountain at Detroit Mountain in Detroit Lakes
Mark Knutson, general manager of Detroit Mountain in Detroit Lakes, talks about summer day camps for kids, DM Summer Nights and Music on the Mountain during his stop into Hodgepodge on June 16. ...
Jun 16, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for June 16, 2023
Turtle Fest fun continues through the weekend in Perham Turtle Fest, Perham's annual street and arts festival, is already in full swing, and the events will keep on going all weekend inc...
Jun 16, 2023
Minnesota adds 8,700 workers to labor force; participation rate rises to 68.2%
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - More than 8,700 workers entered the Minnesota job market in May, according to a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development employment report. The worker ...
Jun 16, 2023
Minnesota Department of Public Safety confirms 70 fire-related deaths in 2022
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced 70 people died across the state in 2022 during fire-related emergencies. In a news release, the agency said 2022 saw the...
Jun 16, 2023