Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Lakes Area Woman Scammed out of Nearly $100,000
PONSFORD (KDLM) - An elderly woman near Ponsford has been scammed out of nearly $100,000. The woman, who was the victim of an email scam was told by the scammer she needed to pay $500 for computer ass...
Aug 30, 2022
Eken Speaks Out Against Tree Clearing along Lake Country Scenic Byway
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Senator Kent Eken is speaking out about his concerns after MnDOT has announced they plan to move forward on a controversial tree removal project along Highway 34s Lake Country S...
Aug 29, 2022
Detroit Lakes Movie Theater to Offer $3 Movie Tickets, Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - CineMagic Washington Square 7 Theatre in Detroit Lakes will join the National Cinema Day Celebration on Saturday and offer moviegoers tickets for just $3. National Cinema Day ce...
Aug 29, 2022
Bridge Replacement at Twin Lakes Creek Delayed
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - MnDOT crews continue to work on Highway 200 between Mahnomen and Roy Lake. Crews are finishing up shoulder widening east of the Twin Lakes Bridge. They are expecting to wrap up in th...
Aug 29, 2022 Bridge deck at Twin Lake prepped and ready for concrete. Photo via MnDOT
Freshwater Jellyfish Spotted in Lake near Walker
WALKER (KDLM) - Freshwater Jellyfish were spotted recently in Leech Lake near Walker. Freshwater jellyfish have been observed statewide in a variety of aquatic habitats. They can occur in virtually an...
Aug 29, 2022
Governor Walz Authorizes Assistance in Becker County for Severe Weather Damage
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz is authorizing state emergency assistance for eight Minnesota counties impacted by severe storms and flooding this spring and summer. Becker County suffered flood damag...
Aug 29, 2022
The DLCCC Offers Variety of Fall Programs For Elementary-Aged Athletes
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - As the fall sports season kicks off across the area for JV and Varsity level high school sports, the DLCCC has a variety of fall youth sports, recreation, and wellness progr...
Aug 26, 2022
Senator Tina Smith and USDA visit Nearly Complete Tri-County Health Care Facility in Wadena
WADENA (KDLM) - Senator Tina Smith and members of her staff, staff from Senator Amy Klobuchar's office, and representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture gathered for a special tour...
Aug 25, 2022 Senator Tina Smith observes the progress on the construction of the new Tri-County Healthcare Hospital. Mortenson Project Manager Jessica Deitner (right) led the tour.
Perham-Dent Public School District Remains Above Statewide Average in Testing Results
PERHAM (KDLM) - After a couple of unique years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Perham Public Schools remain above the statewide average in a majority of areas, according to state testing results release...
Aug 25, 2022
Property Owners Reminded to Keep Lifts and Docks away from Roadways this Fall
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - As fall approached the Highway Department is reminding property owners to move property, signs, and items for sale back from the roadway including boatlifts and docks. The Otter...
Aug 25, 2022