Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Demand for Air Conditioning Services Soars During Heat Wave
(KNSI) - Minnesota's early heat wave is driving up demand for air conditioning maintenance and repair. Julie Preusser, office lead at Opie's One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in St. Joseph, says t...
Jun 14, 2021

Girl Scouts Bring Mobile STEM Center to Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Girl Scouts Mobile STEM Center visited Detroit Lakes over the weekend. The customized van was in Detroit Lakes on Saturday and provided science, technology, engineering and ...
Jun 14, 2021

Friend Accused of Stealing From Lake Park Resident's Home While Recovering at Clinic
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Lake Park resident has accused a "friend" of stealing from them while recovering at a Detroit Lakes clinic. On Tuesday, June 8 the Detroit Lakes Police Department was called a...
Jun 11, 2021

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Launches Mobile App: Wild Inspired
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is launching their new project, Wild Inspired on Sunday. The event, Sunday, June 13 will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Tamarac Wildlife Refug...
Jun 11, 2021

Hawley Rodeo Back After COVID Cancellation in 2020
HAWLEY (KDLM) - After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawley Rodeo is back this weekend. The Barnes PRCA Rodeo's award winning animal athletes including bulls, bucking hors...
Jun 11, 2021

Frazee Teen Helping Families Battling Cancer
FRAZEE (KDLM) - A teenager from Frazee is helping families whose children are battling cancer. Sophia Strand will be hosting her annual 'Cupcakes for Cancer' fundraiser on Saturday, June 11 in front o...
Jun 11, 2021

WE Fest Making Upgrades Ahead of Festival in August
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Organizers of WE Fest in Detroit Lakes are making upgrades to the facility ahead of the festival in August. The event, now owned by Live Nation has announced that the general ad...
Jun 10, 2021 Roof enhancements of the main stage at WE Fest June 8, 2021 via WE Fest

Adults Fishing with Kids can Fish Without a License in Minnesota this Weekend
(KNSI) - This weekend is Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Children 15 and younger don't need a license to fish in Minnesota, but from Friday to Sunday, adults without a license can fish as lon...
Jun 10, 2021

28th Annual Great American Think-Off in New York Mills this Weekend
NEW YORK MILLS (KDLM) - The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host their 28th annual Great American Think-Off weekend this weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday June 11 with a NYM walkin...
Jun 10, 2021

Emergency Purchase of Used Ladder Truck for Detroit Lakes Fire Department will Cost More than Half a Million Dollars
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes will pay up to $550,000 for a used ladder truck for the Detroit Lakes Fire department. The City Council approved the emergency purchase on Tuesday afte...
Jun 10, 2021