Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Adam Thielen Recognized By NFL For Stadium Lights Donation
(KDLM) - For the second time in his career, Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been named a weekly NFLPA Community MVP. Adam and his wife Caitlin, through their foundation, recently raised and don...
Sep 17, 2021
You May be Owed Part of $181 Million for Being Overcharged for Chicken
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - As part of a class action settlement for $181 million dollars, consumers may be eligible to receive cash back due to a scheme among some poultry companies where they conspired t...
Sep 16, 2021
Becker County Administrator Mike Brethorst Voted Out in Closed Meeting
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Mike Brethorst, the Becker County Administrator has been voted out of his position by the Becker County Board of Commissioners. In a closed meeting, Thursday, Sept. 16 the count...
Sep 16, 2021 Mike Brethorst being interviewed on KDLM
DLCCC Budgeting for Revenue Loss of more than $340,000 Next Year, will Increase Payroll by 2.5%
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center has reported a $999,000 loss in revenue over the past year. A 40% drop in memberships during the pandemic is said to be the cause...
Sep 16, 2021
Otter Tail County Hires Deputy County Administrator
Otter Tail County (KDLM) - Otter Tail County has announced the hiring of Lynne Penke Valdes as Deputy County Administrator. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recently approved the reorganiz...
Sep 16, 2021
Detroit Lakes Preliminary Tax Levy Set at 10.2%
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes established their preliminary 2022 Tax Levy, Tuesday during their regular council meeting. The maximum amount of the new tax levy that has been propose...
Sep 16, 2021
Boats Likely Will No Longer be able to Park Along Detroit Lakes City Beach During Overnight Hours
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes will likely amend their Beach Ordinance after a number of boaters have left their boats along the city's beach longer than the 24 hours that had previo...
Sep 15, 2021
Minnesota Groups Press for More Detailed Plan to Fight Aquatic Invaders
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota continues to battle aquatic invasive species in certain lakes. As the state fights these threats, there are calls for the Department of Natural Resources to develop a more ...
Sep 15, 2021
Burning Restrictions Lifted in Becker and 13 Other Counties
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Fire restrictions in 14 counties including Becker and Ottertail will be lifted Wednesday. Continued favorable weather has improved wildfire risk for much of northern Minnesota. ...
Sep 14, 2021
Merger Creates One of Minnesota's Largest Fiber Transport Networks
MENAHGA (KDLM) - Fiber Minnesota, LLC, a Minnesota fiber-optic transport carrier has announced it has merged with fiber transport providers Broadband Visions (BBV) and SM Broadband (SMB) to create one...
Sep 14, 2021