Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Becker County Museum's 3rd Annual Haunted House Opens this Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum will host their 3rd annual Haunted House event this weekend. The event, held at the Becker County Fairgrounds is a fundraiser for the Becker County Hist...
Oct 21, 2022

Arvig Awarded 2022 Minnesota Family Business Award
PERHAM, Minn. - Arvig has been named a winner of the 2022 Minnesota Family Business award from Twin Cities Business. The magazine's annual award recognizes outstanding family-owned businesses and the ...
Oct 21, 2022

ND Country Duo 'Tigirlily' Updates Their Name
(KDLM/KRCQ) - North Dakota country duo Tigirlily, who have been touring under that name for the last ten years, announced an update to the band's name yesterday. Sisters Kendra and Krista Slaughbaugh ...
Zeke Fuhrman Oct 20, 2022

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