Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Construction improvements are scheduled to begin on Becker County Highway 37 on Monday. The project will consist of shoulder widening, spot grading, culvert replacements and bit...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Water levels on Lakes Area lakes continue to drop and the MN DNR is encouraging boaters to remove their boats from lakes early to avoid issues at boat ramps. As water levels con...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The 21st annual Street Faire at the Lakes is underway in Detroit Lakes this weekend. The annual festival of art, craft and food in downtown Detroit Lakes normally held the first...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The annual Detroit Lakes Peach Sale begins, today in support of the Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary. The event which has been going on for more than 20 years in Detroit Lakes hel...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes is contemplating stronger enforcement of their Beach Ordinance after a number of boaters have left their boats along the city's beach longer than the 2...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health will enter into an agreement with the City of Detroit Lakes for Sponsorship rights to the Kent Freeman Sports Arena in Detroit Lakes. Under the new agreement, Es...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The 23rd Annual Detroit Lakes Heart Walk will take place in Detroit Lakes on Thursday. The event serves as a fundraiser to help support the American Heart Association raise fund...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Weather forecasters are now indicating that this summer has been one of the driest on record. Nearly half of the state is now experiencing severe drought including in most of th...

FERGUS FALLS (KDLM) - A Fergus Falls man has now been charged with murder after an 11 year-old boy he's accused of beating has died. Reggie Bethel has been charged with second-degree murder, first-deg...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A mobile food drop will take place in Detroit Lakes, Wednesday. Beginning shortly after 9 a.m., residents may visit the Becker County Food Pantry to receive watermelon, cantalou...