Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

DNR's Eagle Cam Nest Falls From Tree; Baby Chick Doesn't Survive Fall
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KDLM) - Another sad turn of events with the DNR's Eagle Cam occurred on Sunday morning. The nest has fallen out of the tree, killing the week-old eaglet living inside. "We wish we wer...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 02, 2023

SNAP benefits return to normal in April
(KDLM) - After almost three years, temporary emergency benefits that helped Minnesotans with low incomes buy food during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending. While the pandemic has waned, food security c...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 31, 2023

Sanford Health VP Bruce Viessman To Retire At The End Of March
FARGO, N.D. - After 36 years of distinguished leadership, Bruce Viessman, vice president of operations for the Sanford Health Fargo network, will retire on March 31. "Bruce made countless contribution...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 30, 2023

Jade Presents Cancels Har Mar Superstar Show Following Fan Backlash
MOORHEAD, MN (KDLM) - Jade Presents has announced that they have canceled this summer's show by Sean Tillmann, AKA Har Mar Superstar after receiving backlash from fans for booking the artist that has ...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 29, 2023

Detroit Lakes Public Schools Weighing Financial Impact of Free Lunch Bill
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - All students across the state will be eligible for free breakfast and lunch at schools beginning next school year after Governor Tim Walz signed a new bill on March 17th tha...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 29, 2023

Man arrested for high-speed chase through Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A 20-year-old man from East Grand Forks was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase late Tuesday afternoon on Highway 10 between Frazee and Detroit Lakes. T...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 29, 2023

Thielen Foundation To Host Youth Camp in Detroit Lakes in June
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Thielen Foundation announced on Tuesday that they will be hosting two youth camps this summer...one in Woodbury and one in Detroit Lakes. The Detroit Lakes camp will be ...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 28, 2023

Perham School Bus Involved In Accident Tuesday Morning
PERHAM, MN (KDLM/KPRW) - Perham Public Schools school bus number 160 was involved in an accident on Tuesday morning. An e-mail to parents from Perham Superintendent Mitch Anderson says the accident ha...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 28, 2023

Detroit Lakes School Board Passes Resolution Terminating 18 Teacher Contracts
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Concerned citizens, parents, and teachers filled the conference room at M-State in Detroit Lakes during Monday evening's School Board Meeting, looking for answers concerning...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 27, 2023

Astera Health donates to Wadena Food Shelf
WADENA, MN (KDLM/KPRW) - In the weeks preceding the Astera Health grand opening event, staff celebrated the milestone of completing the facility and orientation training. During this time, Astera Heal...
Zeke Fuhrman Mar 27, 2023 From left to right: Joel Beiswenger. Kim Beiswenger, Mary Ann Hagen