Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Loon Trapped on Lake Near Nevis May Have Made it Off Lake After All
NEVIS (KDLM) - Gilligan, the juvenile loon that was stuck surrounded by ice on a lake in Nevis and became a viral sensation earlier this winter may have escaped after all. The loon began receiving att...
Jan 31, 2022 A loon named Gilligan stuck on a lake near Nevis, MN (Photo via Debbie Center on Facebook)
Detroit Lakes Residents Reminded to Move Vehicles for Snow Removal
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes will be clearing snow on several streets, Monday and Tuesday. Streets will be marked with no parking signs and vehicles that are not moved could be tow...
Jan 31, 2022
Detroit Lakes Apartment Residents Displaced After Saturday Morning Fire
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A Saturday morning fire at the Pelican River Apartments in Detroit Lakes has displaced the 24-unit building at 1265 Loring Avenue. "We were paged out for smoke in the apartm...
Jan 29, 2022
Annual Lakes Area Radio Auction, Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The annual Detroit Lakes Radio Auction returns this Saturday beginning at 9am. Radio stations, 102.3 KRCQ, 1340 KDLM, WAVE 104.1, The Lakes 99.5 and the Lakes Area Radio App wil...
Jan 28, 2022
Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Warning Customers of Phone Scam
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities (DLPU) is warning residents about a scam that has hit the Lakes Area. Customers have called DLPU and reported receiving calls from someone claimin...
Jan 28, 2022
Over 1,000 Members of Brainerd-based 1-194 Task Force Returning Home From Middle East
LITTLE FALLS - More than1,000 Minnesota National Guard soldiers will begin arriving home Friday from an 11-month deployment to the Middle East. Members of the Brainerd-based 1-194 Task Force completed...
Jan 28, 2022
Applications for Minnesota Rental Assistance Due Friday
(KNSI) - Applications for a program created to help Minnesota renters who are at risk of losing their housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reimburse property owners for missed rent payments close ...
Jan 28, 2022
Otter Tail County Assessor Retiring After 37 Years
FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) - Doug Walvatne, the Otter Tail County Assessor has announced he will retire after 37 years of service. Walvatne began employment with the Otter Tail County Assessor's Office in 19...
Jan 28, 2022
Several Lakes Area Teachers Nominated for 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award
ST. PAUL (KNSI/KDLM) - A handful of teachers in the Lakes Area have been nominated to be the 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The award celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minneso...
Jan 27, 2022
Court of Catholic Daughters of the Americas give Grant to Habitat for Humanity
FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) - The Minnesota State Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) have selected the Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity (FFAHFH) as the recipient of their fundraised g...
Jan 27, 2022