Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Energy Assistance Program increasing Number of People who Qualify
DETROIT LAKES (KNSI/KDLM) - The Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program got a shot in the arm, increasing the number of utility customers who qualify for assistance. LIHEAP, available from th...
Dec 20, 2021

Thief Cuts Down Christmas Tree in Front of Park Rapid Resident's Home
PARK RAPIDS (KDLM) - A Park Rapids resident had a Christmas tree stolen from their front yard, recently. A live, 6-7 foot spruce tree was stolen from the front yard of Dawn Peterson on Sunday, Dec. 12...
Dec 17, 2021

Lakes Area Youth 'Shop with a Cop'
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Police and Lake Park Police joined forces this week to help celebrate Christmas with Lakes Area youth. 'Shop with a Cop', an event that helps foster positive relat...
Dec 17, 2021

Detroit Lakes, Brainerd and Mahnomen Airports Receive Funding from Airport Infrastructure Grant Program
WASHINGTON D.C. (KDLM) - Airports in Detroit Lakes, Brainerd and Mahnomen are among more than 90 airports that will receive funding from a Federal Infrastructure Law. The U.S. Department of Transporta...
Dec 17, 2021

Winter Load Increases Begin in Minnesota's North Frost Zone
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Winter load increases will begin Saturday, Dec. 18, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the north frost zone. Vehicles will be allowed to operate up to 10 percent ov...
Dec 17, 2021

Turf Wars Racing Takes on Winter this Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Turf Wars Racing will hold their first ever winter event, Saturday. Organizers are inviting snowmobilers and ATV riders to compete in winter drag racing in multiple classes incl...
Dec 16, 2021

America's Fallen Heroes to be Remembered in Lakes Area on Wreaths Across America Day
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - For the 7th straight year, Detroit Lakes will participate in the National Wreaths Across America Day. Detroit Lakes, Becker County and White Earth will join the more than 2,500 ...
Dec 16, 2021

Lakes Area Parents Warned of National TikTok Challenge Encouraging Students to Report False School Threats
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School District is warning parents of a national TikTok challenge encouraging students to report false threats to schools on Friday, Dec. 17. Superintendent Ma...
Dec 16, 2021

New York Mills Police Officer Loses Battle with COVID-19
NEW YORK MILLS (KDLM) - A New York Mills Police officer has lost his battle with COVID-19. Officer Ron Smith, 58 passed away Dec. 15 after serving 14 years in law enforcement. Smith was admitted to La...
Dec 16, 2021

First Ever Women's Only Event to be Held at Detroit Mountain
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - For the first time Detroit Mountain will host a women's only event. Women Take the Mountain will be held, Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at Detroit Mountain allowing area women a chance...
Dec 16, 2021