Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

June Jubilee kicks-off summer in Wadena on June 9-10
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The annual June Jubilee festival is officially kicking-off summer in Wadena on June 9-10. The festival, hosted by the Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce, will get underway on ...
Michael Achterling Jun 08, 2023

Former Frazee VFW manager charged with four felonies related to theft
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The former manager for the Frazee VFW Post 7702 is facing four felony charges including theft, theft by swindle and wrongful receipt of unemployment benefits. According t...
Michael Achterling Jun 08, 2023

Hodgepodge: Becky Mitchell talks summer programs at the Becker County Museum, museum grand opening scheduled for July 7
Becky Mitchell, executive director for the Becker County Historical Society and Museum, talked about the summer programs for lakes area kids happening at the museum. She also said the official grand o...
Michael Achterling Jun 07, 2023

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists hold annual Ortho Day Out in Alexandria
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - More than 80 members of Heartland Orthopedic Specialists held their 11th annual Ortho Night Out on May 24 at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria. Orthopedic experts learn...
Michael Achterling Jun 07, 2023 Alomere Health in Alexandria, Minn.

Zebra mussels found in Otter Tail County lake, MN DNR says
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have found zebra mussels in Tamarack Lake just north of Pelican Rapids. According to a news release from the agency, DNR sta...
Michael Achterling Jun 07, 2023 photo courtesy of MN DNR

Becker County drug court give program update, 129 graduates with only 18% recidivism rate
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Becker County Board of Commissioners received a positive update about the success of the county's drug court program on Tuesday. Becker County District Cou...
Michael Achterling Jun 07, 2023 Becker County District Court Judge Gretchen Thilmony, right, gives members of the Becker County Board an update on the county's drug court program on June 6, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM 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...
Michael Achterling 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 ...
Michael Achterling 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.
Michael Achterling 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 ...
Michael Achterling Jun 06, 2023 Back view of a young african man drinking water out of glass during coffee break at cafe