Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Chahinkapa Zoo Responds to Loss of Accreditation
WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) - The board of directors of Chahinkapa Zoo will not appeal the loss of accreditation from an organization that accredits zoos. The denial followed an inspection of the popular to...
Nov 15, 2021
Former Sanford CEO Paid $49 Million After Stepping Down
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR) - The former CEO of Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health was paid $49 million when he stepped down in late 2020. Kelby Krabbenhoft had lead the company since 1996, turning it into...
Nov 15, 2021
Former White Earth Appellate Judge Becomes First Native American Appointed to Minnesota Court of Appeals
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - A former Judge for the White Earth Band of Chippewa has been appointed the first Native American to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Governor Tim Walz says Sarah Wheelock, in her time...
Nov 15, 2021
United Way of Becker County Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness this Week
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County is encouraging Lakes Area residents to participate in a week of kindness. From, Monday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 19 the organization will be ...
Nov 15, 2021
Jake Owen will Headline Next Summer's Music on The Mountain
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Jake Owen will headline next summer's Music on the Mountain at Detroit Mountain. The annual music event is a fundraiser that supports capital improvements at Detroit Mountain Re...
Nov 15, 2021
Detroit Lakes Public Schools say They were Not Made Aware of Potential Threat to Elementary School
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Schools says they weren't made aware of a potential threat to Rossman Elementary School until reading a news article about the situation. The DL Tribune on ...
Nov 14, 2021
Hawley Takes 3rd at State Volleyball Tournament
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - In a battle of unseeded teams, Hawley outlasted Mounds Park Academy 3-2 (29-27, 12-25, 22-25, 31-29, 19-17) for third-place honors. Senior Faith Rustad paced the Nuggets with 22 kill...
Nov 14, 2021
Second Round of Winter Weather to Hit Lakes Area Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The National Weather Service is warning Lakes Area residents that another round of winter weather will hit the area, Saturday. Confidence is growing that a heavier band of snow ...
Nov 13, 2021
Semi Hits Woman Along Highway 34 Near Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A woman was hit by a semi along Highway 34 near Detroit Lakes, Thursday. The crash happened around 8 p.m. as the woman was walking along 385th Avenue in Detroit Lakes. A white V...
Nov 12, 2021
Change-of-Address Scam Hits Lakes Area
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area residents are being warned of a possible Change-of-Address scam that has hit the area. On Monday, Nov. 8 a Detroit Lakes resident was alerted they may have been a vic...
Nov 12, 2021