Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Lakes Area Morning News for June 20, 2023
Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to construct $730,000 playground; expected to be complete before September Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes will begin const...
Jun 20, 2023
Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to construct $730,000 playground; expected to be complete before September
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes will begin construction of a $730,000 playground at Lyle Crovisier Memorial Park, near their location on the north side of the ci...
Jun 20, 2023 A graphic rendition of the new playground to be constructed at the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes. (contributed / City of Detroit Lakes)
Fergus Falls Veterans Home to celebrate 25 years on June 24
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The Fergus Falls Veterans Home with be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, June 24 following the Stars and Stripes parade in Fergus Falls. The facility opened its...
Jun 20, 2023 Aerial photograph of the Fergus Falls Veterans Home. 2019.
Detroit Lakes Public Library receives $42k for exterior repairs from city council
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Public Library is going to be receiving some renovations to its artisan exterior following approval from the Detroit Lakes city council on June 13. Terry ...
Jun 20, 2023
Perham bank employee inducted into Pioneer Bankers Club by Minnesota Banking Association
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A member of United Community Bank in Perham was officially inducted into the Pioneer Banker Club by the Minnesota Banking Association, which celebrates a bank employee wh...
Jun 20, 2023 Betty Van Watermulen smiles after being inducted into the Pioneer Bankers Club, a club that celebrates 50 years of service for Minnesota banking employees, by the Minnesota Banking Association. (contributed)
Victim and driver identified in fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash near Lake Ida
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The victim and driver involved in a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash near Lake Ida on Sunday morning have been identified by law enforcement. According to the Becker County...
Jun 19, 2023
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)