Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Becker County Board approves mining permit for residential area on County Road 54 in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM)- The Becker County Board approved a conditional-use permit to an applicant who wants to excavate sand and gravel in a primarily residential area on County Road 54, just eas...
Jun 07, 2023 Kyle Vareberg, administrator of the Becker County Planning and Zoning Department, speaks to members of the Becker County Board during a regular meeting on June 6, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Detroit Lakes man killed in single-vehicle rollover near Sauk Centre
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Sauk Centre. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, on June 4 at 1:32 a.m., dispatchers received a ...
Jun 07, 2023 Collin James Flynn
Hodgepodge: Alyssa Hoskins gives a Detroit Lakes Boys and Girls Club update; Rick Schara talks West Central Initiative fellowship opportunities
Alyssa Hoskins gives a Detroit Lakes Boys and Girls Club update; Rick Schara talks West Central Initiative fellowship opportunities on June 6.
Jun 06, 2023
Detroit Lakes drinking water meets all EPA goals; far below actionable limits
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities released its 2022 drinking water report this week and the city's tap water meets all of the Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for ...
Jun 06, 2023 Back view of a young african man drinking water out of glass during coffee break at cafe
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum releases presidential-style campaign ad on June 5
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum released a suspiciously presidential campaign-style ad to YouTube on Monday morning. Burgum has been linked to a possible run for president ...
Jun 06, 2023
Detroit Lakes parking lots to close June 8-9 for crack sealing
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Public parking lots along Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lakes Liquor and the multi-use parking lot behind the old police department will be getting crack sealing treatments ...
Jun 06, 2023 Map of parking lots under parking restrictions in Detroit Lakes on June 8-9. (Contributed / City of Detroit Lakes)
West Central Initiative seeking board members; application deadline June 23
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - West Central Initiative is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors. In a June 2 news release, the nonprofit community foundation and economic development organization...
Jun 06, 2023
Phelps Mill reopens ahead of festival July 8-9
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Phelps Mill is finally back open after a lengthy restoration project that included laying an entirely new foundation for the nearly 135-year-old historic mill. The Otter Ta...
Jun 06, 2023 Attendees check out the renovated Phelps Mill, north of Battle Lake, ahead of Phelps Mill Festival on July 8-9. (Screenshot / Otter Tail County / Facebook)
Highway 10 buckles near airport in Detroit Lakes due to heat
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation needed to make emergency repairs to a section of Highway 10, near Airport Road in Detroit Lakes, on Sunday because the pavement...
Jun 06, 2023 Pavement buckles under high heat along Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes on June 4, 2023. (Screenshot / MnDOT / Facebook)
Hodgepodge: Jenny Ziegler and Ashley Pepin talk DL Lakers Fishing Team and their walleye tournament coming to Detroit Lake on June 10
Jenny Ziegler and Ashley Pepin talk about the Detroit Lakes Lakers Fishing Team and their walleye tournament on Detroit Lake, which kicks-off on June 10 at 7 a.m.
Jun 05, 2023