Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Three juveniles injured in crash with semi-tractor trailer on Highway 200 near Walker
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Three juveniles were injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer on Highway 200, near Walker, Minn., on Monday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol,...
Jun 15, 2023
Otter Tail County jail inmate rushed to hospital following suicide attempt
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - An inmate of the Otter Tail County jail needed to be rushed Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls following a suicide attempt. According to an Otter Tail County Sheriff's ...
Jun 15, 2023
Becker County museum eying a high-profile exhibit for Detroit Lakes; community sponsorships being sought
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum received a $5,000 sponsorship from the Detroit Lakes city council for a potential, high-profile exhibit that could land in Detroit Lakes this Sep...
Jun 15, 2023 Becker County Museum logo.
Residents voice frustrations over tailgaters at City Park in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Residents near City Park in Detroit Lakes have had enough of kids and young adults tailgating near the exit of the park. The loud music, possible alcohol and drug use, fi...
Jun 15, 2023 Detroit Lakes City Park sign.
Construction on Richwood Road in Detroit Lakes to get underway June 19
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Road work is scheduled to begin June 19 on Richwood Road. According to the Becker County Highway Department, the pavement between Highway 34 and Tower Road on Richwood Ro...
Jun 14, 2023 Nate Grigg / CC
Hodgepodge: Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps the June 13 city council meeting
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps a busy June 13 city council meeting. Topics included: The Pavilion, safety concerns at City Park and a playground at the Detroit Lakes Boys and Girl's Club. ...
Jun 14, 2023
Murals beginning to take shape around Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Along Front Street in Detroit Lakes, the Becker County Health and Human Services building started receiving splotches of much-needed color to its cream-colored exterior o...
Jun 14, 2023 Deneena Hughes, right, and her daughter, Sophia, tape the exterior wall at the Becker County Health and Human Services building in Detroit Lakes as they complete a mural on the side of the building on June 13, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
MN DNR to sell more than 260 acres of land in Clearwater, Itasca and Wadena Counties during online auction
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced they will be hosting an online auction in July to sell off more than 260 acres of rural and lakefront land located...
Jun 14, 2023 Map of available parcels to be auctioned online in July 2023. (Screenshot / MN DNR)
Project 412 launches Detroit Lakes music and concert calendar website
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes has a new website dedicated to live music performances across the lakes area. MusicinDL.com features a comprehensive calendar of performances at various bar...
Jun 14, 2023
Hodgepodge: Lauren Eliason of DEED talks about free state services and programs for the blind and visually impaired
Lauren Eliason, a blind rehabilitation specialist at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, talks about free state services and programs for the blind and visually impaired o...
Jun 13, 2023