Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesota State Fair Announces 38 New Food Items
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - The Minnesota State Fair is out with its list of 38 new foods for 2022. New items include a pink guava slushie, lemon cookie tortilla chips, a cotton candy float and deep-fried ice c...
Jul 12, 2022 Pickle Pizza, a new MN State Fair food available in 2022 from Rick's Pizza. Photo via MN State Fair
Roadhouse Celebrity Golf Classic Raises $6,500 for Lakes Crisis and Resource Center
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The second annual Roadhouse Celebrity Golf Classic, which was held at Forest Hills Golf Course on Saturday, July 9th, recently raised $6,500 for Lakes Crisis and Resource Ce...
Jul 12, 2022 Vikings alumni and RCGC organizers give Lakes Crisis and Resource Center a donation of $6,500 (submitted photo)
Leighton Broadcasting's Tony Abfalter Enjoying His Experience In Antarctica
MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA (KDLM) - Leighton Broadcasting corporate engineer Tony Abfalter has spent the last six months on a science base in Antarctica leading a communications team at McMurdo Stati...
Jul 12, 2022
Sanford Health Equip Opens in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Sanford Health Equip in Detroit Lakes is now open. The business opened in its new location at 936 McKinley Ave. on Wednesday, July 6 and offers a wide range of home healthcare a...
Jul 12, 2022 Sanford Equip in Detroit Lakes Ribbon Cutting, July 12, 2022. photo via Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
Increase in Nuisance Bears Throughout Lakes Area
WALKER (KDLM) - An increase in nuisance bear complaints throughout the Lakes Area has prompted the Sheriff's Department to remind residents and vacationers how to properly deal with bears. The Cass Co...
Jul 12, 2022
Lakes Area Cities and Counties will need to Scramble to Create Rules on THC Edible Sales
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Cities and Counties across the state of Minnesota are now scrambling to create rules and regulations for retailers who are now legally able to sell THC edibles in the state. The...
Jul 12, 2022
Lakes Area's Most Wanted: July 11, 2022
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/LAKES TV3) - The Becker County Sheriff's Department and Detroit Lakes Police share their most wanted. Check back each week to see if the most wanted person has been located!
Jul 11, 2022
BBB Warns of Potential Scams Ahead of Amazon's Prime Day
(KDLM/MNN) - Amazon's Prime Day, Prime Day, the company's annual deal event exclusively for Prime members is Tuesday and Wednesday, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota is reminding consu...
Jul 11, 2022
Natural Gas Customers in Minnesota Not Getting Fair Shake According to Watchdog Group
(KDLM/MNC) - Minnesota regulators will soon decide whether companies such as CenterPoint Energy can keep customer surcharges in place related to a 2021 winter storm. Watchdogs worry utilities are lean...
Jul 11, 2022
Portion of Highway 108 in Pelican Rapids Closed for Resurfacing Project
PELICAN RAPIDS (KDLM) - Road construction has started on Highway 108 between I-94 and 9th Street in Pelican Rapids. The resurfacing project will keep Highway 108 closed for around two weeks to complet...
Jul 11, 2022