Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Detroit Lakes Native and Husband Appear on Dr. Phil Show
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes native who found herself without wedding photos after Glasser Images' abrupt closure was finally able to receive her wedding photos thanks to Dr. Phil. Brianne, ...
May 17, 2022

Dr. Tamara Uselman joins Corey Hepola as Running Mate for Governor
FARGO (KVRR/KDLM) - Minnesota governor candidate and Perham native, Cory Hepola has chosen Fargo Public Schools' Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate. Hepola and Use...
May 17, 2022

Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Warns of Scam Hitting Lakes Area
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities (DLPU) is warning customers of a scam that's hit the Lakes Area. DLPU says they've received a number of calls from customers indicating they've re...
May 17, 2022

Switching Formula is OK According to Pediatrician
(KNSI) - The nationwide formula shortage brought about by the closure of the Abbott Nutrition plant, which manufactured Similac, one of the top formula brands on the market, has some parents panicking...
May 17, 2022

Senator Paul Gazelka Issues Statement Thanking Supporters After Ending Bid for Governor
(KNSI) - Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka is thanking his supporters after ending his bid for governor. At the GOP convention over the weekend, Gazelka hoped to earn his party's en...
May 17, 2022

Detroit Lakes Native Summits Mount Everest
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes High School graduate has summitted Mount Everest. Eddie Taylor, who grew up in Detroit Lakes is one of nine climbers that took part in the first ever, all-black ...
May 16, 2022 Eddie Taylor, a Detroit Lakes High School graduate at the peak of Mount Everest May 12, 2022 via instagram

Dr. Scott Jensen Wins GOP Endorsement For Governor At Republican Convention
ROCHESTER, MN (KDLM) - Dr. Scott Jensen and running mate Matt Birk won the Minnesota GOP's endorsement to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in the November election. "Friends and fellow Minnesotans, ...
Zeke Fuhrman May 15, 2022 Dr. Scott Jensen addresses the crowd at a Q&A at Thumper Pond in Ottertail on May 1, 2022 (Photo: Zeke Fuhrman)

Detroit Lakes Community Coming Together To Help Family That Lost Home In Lightning Strike
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A family in Detroit Lakes is salvaging their belongings after their home was struck by lightning last week. Mike and Lori Danner's home in the Timber Creek neighborhood in D...
Zeke Fuhrman May 15, 2022

LOOK: Check Out Adam Thielen's New Orlando Golf Course View Home
(KDLM) - Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, fresh off a contract restructure that included a $9 million signing bonus, now has a second home, this one away from the cold and snow. The Thielen family ...
Zeke Fuhrman May 13, 2022 Photo: Nicole Berman with Lake Nona Realty

Cooler Waters may make Fishing Opener Tough for Anglers
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/KVRR) - Thousands of Minnesotans will be back on the water this weekend for Minnesota's fishing opener. Just last week there was some concern that ice could hamper the fishing open...
May 12, 2022