Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Crews Continue to work on Highway 87 Reconstruction in Frazee
FRAZEE (KDLM) - Crews are progressing on the Highway 87 reconstruction project in Frazee. MnDOT says after four weeks of construction crews continue to work on Stage 1 and Stage 3 of the project. In S...
Jun 23, 2022 Crews use hand compactors to compact the backfill in the utility trench. Water is sprayed on the dirt to improve compactability. (photo via MnDOT)
Boy pulled from Alexandria hotel swimming pool dies
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KFGO) - Police say a 6-year-old boy has died after he was pulled from the pool at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria earlier this month. He is identified as Japheth Peng. A release from ...
Jun 23, 2022
Everyday is 'Take Your Pet to Work Day' for Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteers
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Pets across the country will be making trips to their owners' workplaces on Friday to celebrate Take Your Pet to Work Day. For Kristi Ostlund with Hospice of the Red River Valle...
Jun 23, 2022
Tri-County Health Care's Ottertail Clinic Remains Closed Following Monday's Severe Storms
OTTERTAIL (KDLM) - Tri-County Health Care's Ottertail Clinic remains closed after sustaining damage during Monday's severe weather. The clinic's roof sustained serious damage and the clinic is coordin...
Jun 23, 2022
Collector Vehicles Racing Across the Country will make Stop in Detroit Lakes Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Racers from across the country will be motoring into Detroit Lakes on Saturday. The Hemmings Motor News Great Race is a time, speed and endurance rally for collector vehicles ma...
Jun 23, 2022 photo via Great Race
Detroit Lakes City Hall Remodel Estimated at $5.7 Million
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council was given an updated presentation and floorplan of a proposed remodel of Detroit Lakes City Hall. The remodel would incorporate the "old liquor st...
Jun 22, 2022
Cabin Burglary Suspects Caught After Leaving Flashlight with Their Names Engraved Behind
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Arrest warrants have been issued for two Lakes Area residents after leaving a flashlight with their names engraved on it at a cabin they're accused of breaking into. Dale Edward...
Jun 22, 2022
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union to Host Free Shred Day
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Lakes Area Credit Union will host a free Shred Day on Friday. Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is offering free shredding at their Detroit Lakes office on Friday, June 24 fr...
Jun 22, 2022
City Warns of Swimmers Itch in Detroit Lake
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Swimmers in Detroit Lake are being warned about Swimmers Itch. Cases of Swimmers Itch, a temporary skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites have...
Jun 22, 2022
Jensen calls "Walz Checks" a Gimmick
ST. PAUL (KDLM/MNN) - Republican rival Scott Jensen is challenging Governor Tim Walz to "prove this isn't a gimmick" and call the legislature back for a special session to approve using a chunk of the...
Jun 22, 2022