Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Essentia Health Plans 'Breast Event of the Year'
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area women are gearing up for the 'Breast Event of the Year'. Essentia Health will be holding their VIPink event on Thursday from 5-7:30 p.m. at Essentia Health Detroit La...
Oct 19, 2022
Lakes Area Law Enforcement Compete in 'Battle of the Badges' for Good
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area law enforcement are competing to benefit local students. The Becker County Sheriff's Office, Detroit Lakes Police Department, Frazee Police Department and Lake Park P...
Oct 19, 2022
Enbridge Energy Ordered to Pay more than $11 Million in Fines and Penalties
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) - Enbridge Energy has been ordered to pay more than $11 million for breaches and spills from the construction of the Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Polluti...
Oct 19, 2022
Minnesotans Urged to Do Careful Research Ahead of Open Enrollment
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - At 4%, Minnesota has one of the lowest uninsured rates in the U.S., but those still looking for a health plan, or who want to change their policy, can do so starting Nov. 1, whe...
Oct 18, 2022
Man Stabbed near Mahnomen Airlifted to Fargo Hospital
MAHNOMEN (KFGO/KDLM) - A man was airlifted to a Fargo hospital after he was stapped early Tuesday morning near Mahnomen. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says the victim was stabbed in the back a...
Oct 18, 2022
More than $15,000 Raised for Employees of Maplelag After Devastating Fire
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - More than $15,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe for Maplelag Resort after a devastating fire last week. The main building at Maplelag was a total loss after fire ripped thr...
Oct 18, 2022
Perham Dog featured on Busch's new Dog Brew Flavor
PERHAM (KDLM) - Busch Light has launched their just-for-pups Dog Brew featuring a dog from Perham. The Turkey Flavored Busch Dog Brew features rescue pup, Kira. At the peak of March Madness this year,...
Oct 17, 2022
Shamp named new Chief Ambulatory Officer at Tri-County Health Care
WADENA (KDLM) - Medley Shamp has been chosen as the new Chief Ambulatory Officer at Tri-County Health Care. Shamp was previously employed as Director of Clinic Operations for the organization and come...
Oct 17, 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder Season Begins in Minnesota
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - This is the time of year when about ten percent of Minnesotans start to deal with seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Less sunlight in the fall can lead to...
Oct 17, 2022
Inflation Has Negative Effect On Social Security, Pension Funds
(KNSI) - The United States Social Security Administration announced Thursday a historic cost of living adjustment for next year. The COLA figure is supposed to move parallel with inflation to ensure t...
Oct 17, 2022