Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Hodgepodge: Jake, Jenna, Hunter and Luke talk all things Turf Wars Racing kicking-off in Detroit Lakes on June 3
Jake Sherbrooke, Jena Walz, Hunter Walz and Luke Eggebraaten talk about the upcoming 2023 Turf Wars Racing event at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes on June 3.
May 26, 2023
22-year-old rescued from vehicle in Mississippi River in Crow Wing County
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A 22-year-old women was rescued by some good Samaritans and members of the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office after her vehicle left the roadway and entered Mississippi Ri...
May 26, 2023
Rep. Fischbach praises bi-partisan HALT Fentanyl Act passed by U.S. House
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act Thursday on a bi-partisan vote of 289-133. In a news release, Rep. Michelle Fischbach said the bill would s...
May 26, 2023 Michelle Fischbach
In Their Own Words veterans museum in Perham to host Memorial Day breakfast fundraiser; seeks Korea and Vietnam veterans for interviews
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The In Their Own Words Museum in Perham will be holding a Memorial Day breakfast fundraiser and presentation by the VFW Post and Auxiliary Post 4020 of Perham. The museum...
May 26, 2023 ITOW Museum in Perham, Minnesota. (Screenshot / Facebook)
Drug overdose reported in Ponsford
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Law enforcement responded to a report of a possible drug overdose on the 46000 block of Nokomis Drive in Ponsford on Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, deputies discovered ...
May 26, 2023
Street Faire of the Lakes to feature new artists and activities in Detroit Lakes on June 2-3
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Street Faire of the Lakes is returning to downtown Detroit Lakes on June 2-3 with plenty of new additions to the outdoor arts and crafts festival. Elle LeMere, marketing ...
May 26, 2023
Hodgepodge: Brenda Iverson talks hospice nursing and grief programs offered at Hospice of the Red River Valley
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Brenda Iverson, director of marketing and community relations for Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about the value of hospice nursing and grief programs offered by ...
May 25, 2023
UPDATE: Linden Lane re-opens to thru-traffic in Detroit Lakes following sewer repairs
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Linden Lane in Detroit Lakes re-opened to thru-traffic on Thursday morning following sewer repairs on May 24. Linden Lane and Campbell Avenue are the focus of a Detroit L...
May 25, 2023 Screenshot of Linden Lane in Detroit Lakes. (Screenshot / Google Maps)
Becker County Food Pantry breaks ground on new building in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Food Pantry broke ground at the site of their new building on Terry Street, just north of Highway 34 in Detroit Lakes, on Wednesday afternoon. Members o...
May 25, 2023 Members of the Becker County Food Pantry, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and city of Detroit Lakes plant their shovels at the site of the new Becker County Food Pantry building on May 25, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Lake Region Color Guard to hold Washington Avenue parade on Memorial Day
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Lake Region Color Guard will parading down Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes on Memorial Day beginning at 10 a.m. Larry Krosko, a member of the color guard, said are...
May 25, 2023 Members of the Lake Region Color Guard sit and smile at the Detroit Lakes VFW. (Screenshot / Facebook)