Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Informational Meeting to be held in Detroit Lakes on Growing Hemp this Week
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Hemp and Fava Bean growers as well as those interested in growing the crops will meet this week in Detroit Lakes. HPS Food & Ingredients, the largest privately owned Canadia...
Dec 04, 2022 Indoor Hemp Production facility via Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Terry Haus to Serve as United Way of Becker County's new Executive Director
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County has announced the hiring of Terry Haus to serve as the organization's Executive Director. Current Executive Director, LuAnn Porter announced her ...
Dec 04, 2022
Becky Butenhoff Named 2022-23 Perham Education Association Teacher of the Year
PERHAM (KDLM) - Perham High School's Becky Butenhoff has been named the 2022-23 Teacher of the Year by the Perham Education Association. During her 30 years with Independent School District 549, Buten...
Dec 02, 2022
Lakes Area Young Life Tree Sale Continues This Weekend
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - If you're still looking for a fresh-cut Christmas tree this season, the annual Lakes Area Young Life Christmas Tree sale is back. Young Life, a Christian ministry that reach...
Dec 01, 2022
$1.3 million grant to fund enhancements to Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - People who enjoy outdoor recreation in the Detroit Lakes area will soon have their experiences enhanced, once recommendations are approved to fund $1,325,941 of improvements...
Dec 01, 2022
In de-icing season, a "less is more" approach best protects lakes and streams
(MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY/KDLM) - With the arrival of winter weather come warnings to avoid using too much of a good thing to maintain snowy roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots. Salt - oft...
Dec 01, 2022
Four dogs die in shop fire near Perham
PERHAM, Minn. (KFGO) - A wood stove was the cause of a fire southwest of Perham that destroyed a shop, everything inside and killed four yellow labs. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the bl...
Dec 01, 2022
LuAnn Porter To Retire As Executive Director of United Way of Becker County
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - LuAnn Porter, who has served the community with the United Way of Becker County for 32 years, announced that she will retire from the role of Executive Director at the end o...
Nov 30, 2022
'Sam's Meals for Many' Back For Sixth Year To Help Needy Lake Park-Audubon Families
LAKE PARK, MN (KDLM) - A Lake Park-Audubon high school senior has a lofty goal with a new fundraising challenge, which provides meals to families in need in the LPA School District. Sam Bestge's Meals...
Nov 29, 2022
200 Fisherman Rescued After Ice Breaks Free On Upper Red Lake
RED LAKE, MN (KDLM) - Around 200 people fishing on Upper Red Lake were rescued Monday after a large sheet of ice broke free from the main shoreline, according to authorities. The Beltrami County Sheri...
Nov 29, 2022 Photo: Beltrami County Sheriff's Office