Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
David Meyer Upsets Ben Grimsley in Becker County Commissioners Race
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - David Meyer will become Becker County District 2 Commissioner after defeating incumbent Ben Grimsley, Tuesday. Grimsley has served as Commissioner on the Becker County Board sin...
Nov 08, 2022
Hawley School District Voters Approve $53 Million Middle School Project
HAWLEY (KDLM) - Hawley School District voters have voted narrowly to approve a $53 million middle school project, but declined to spend an additional $3 million in renovations to the existing gyms and...
Nov 08, 2022
Todd Glander Declared Winner In Re-Election Bid For Becker County Sheriff
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Becker County Sherrif Todd Glander is projected to defeat challenger Chad Peterson. With 19 of 47 precincts reporting, Glander was leading Peterson 81% (6,941) to 19% (1,657...
Nov 08, 2022
Detroit Lakes Elects Four New Council Members
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council will have four new council members beginning in 2023. Shaun Carlson ran unopposed in Ward 1, as did Michael Stearns in Ward 2. In a surprise, incu...
Nov 08, 2022
Becker County Sheriff's Office Asks for Public's Help Finding Missing Juvenile
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing juvenile. Braeden Gessell-Gullickson was last seen on Monday, October 31st at his home. He ...
Nov 08, 2022
Morgan Glenz of Staples Receives 2022 Frances E Raatikka Nursing Scholarship
WADENA (KDLM) - Morgan Glenz of Staples has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of the Frances E. Raatikka Nursing Scholarship. Glenz is attending Crown College in St. Bonifacius and is pursuing a Bache...
Nov 08, 2022
2022 Lakes Area Election Coverage
2022 State & Local Election Coverage KDLM News & Lakes Area Radio wants you to be informed before, during, and after the 2022 State & Local elections on Nov. 8, 2022. Listen to KDLM on 134...
Nov 08, 2022
Early Season Winter Storm Expected Thursday and Friday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An early season winter storm is expected in the Lakes Area Thursday and Friday, likely to bring at least minor winter impacts. The National Weather Service says Impacts are expe...
Nov 07, 2022 via National Weather Service
Historic Holmes Theatre Offering Free Tickets To Students Involved In The Arts
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes has announced that they will be offering free tickets to students to a pair of upcoming shows at the theatre. Students involved ...
Nov 07, 2022
Lakes Area Residents Reminded to Double Check Polling Locations
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area residents will hit the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots. In Becker County, all registered voters received a White postcard with updated polling locations and distr...
Nov 07, 2022