Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Becker County Sheriff Asking for Public's Help in Wolf Lake Investigation from 1970s
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help with an investigation that stems back to the 1970s. On April 2, 1976, a fire engulfed the residence of Bernard Ru...
Jul 27, 2022
Second Flowering Rush Treatment Scheduled for Area Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A second Flowering rush chemical treatment of the summer will occur on Lakes Area lakes next week. Flowering rush is a reed-like wetland plant with pink flowers. The plant grows...
Jul 27, 2022 photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District
Beer sales to be allowed at Fargodome Bison games on trial basis this fall
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) The Fargodome Authority has voted to approve beer sales on a trial basis at NDSU football games starting this fall. Both sides still have to sign off on the revised lease agreement ...
Jul 27, 2022
Bogatz Jr. Sentenced to more than 5 Years for 2018 Detroit Lakes Fire at The Refuge Christian Outreach Center
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Gary Bogatz Jr., who set fire to The Refuge Christian Outreach Center in Detroit Lakes will spend over five and a half years in prison. Bogatz Jr. was sentenced to 68 months in ...
Jul 26, 2022
Becker County Fair Returns for 128th Year
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Fair returns for its 128th year. The fair, which is held at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes will consist of four days of family fun and entertai...
Jul 26, 2022
Battle Lake's Hatchery Row Project to Break Ground August 15
BATTLE LAKE (KDLM) - After nearly six years of work, the Hatchery Row Development project in Battle Lake is now becoming a reality. Hatchery Row, developed by Goodneighbors Properties from Alexandria ...
Jul 26, 2022 Hatchery Row design in Battle Lake
WE Fest a Big Event for Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes & Perham
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Boys & Girls Clubs in Detroit Lakes and Perham are seeking volunteers to help provide food and beverage service to VIP guests at WE Fest this year. Volunteers help the c...
Jul 26, 2022
Did You Know: Free State Park Passes can be Checked out at Detroit Lakes Public Library
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Minnesota DNR is collaborating with public libraries across the state including the Detroit Lakes Public Library to offer free seven-day Minnesota State Park Passes for chec...
Jul 26, 2022 Photo via MN DNR
Zeke's Blog: Hall of Fame Weekend A Melting Pot of Baseball Experiences
As Hall of Famers exit their vehicles, some of them will walk toward the crowd and sign autographs. For example, Cal Ripken Jr jogged a couple of blocks back up the parade route and signed autographs ...
Jul 25, 2022 Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith meets with fans during a skills clinic at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY over Hall of Fame Weekend 2022 (Photo: Zeke Fuhrman)
WE Fest Attendees Reminded of Parking Restrictions along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Country music fans will flock to Detroit Lakes in a little over a week for WE Fest, the annual three day country music festival. With the influx of traffic, the Minnesota Depart...
Jul 25, 2022