Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman 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...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 29, 2022 Photo: Beltrami County Sheriff's Office

Investigation Underway In Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Fargo School Bus
FARGO, ND (KDLM) - A three-vehicle accident involving a school bus was reported in South Fargo yesterday morning. The incident reportedly happened around 9 am near the intersection of 25th street sout...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 28, 2022

Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes Announces Full-Day Daycare For Preschool Aged Children
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes announced yesterday that they are adding full-day childcare for preschool-aged children. The Club is now accepting applications for ...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 28, 2022

First Lutheran Advent Mini Concerts Begin Wednesday, November 30th
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The first of four mini-concerts at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be at noon this Wednesday, November 30th. "We are so excited to be able to host these performa...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 28, 2022