Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Grinder Sparks Grass Fire near Menards in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A grinder sparked a large grass fire near Menards in Detroit Lakes, Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the grass fire in the wetlands West of Menards shortly befor...
May 13, 2021
Target Field To Open Up To 60% Capacity Tomorrow, Full Capacity on July 5
Minneapolis, MN (KDLM)- The Minnesota Twins have announced their plans to increase capacity at Target Field over the summer. After last Thursday's outline from Governor Tim Wals to re-open the state a...
May 13, 2021
Researchers Call Attention to Preventing Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species Ahead of Minnesota's Fishing Opener
(KNSI) - Minnesota's fishing season opens this Saturday, and as Minnesotans get out on the water, researchers from the University of Minnesota are drawing attention to aquatic invasive species. Dr. Ni...
May 13, 2021
Essentia Health-St. Marry's to Host Infant Memorial Service
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes will host a burial and memorial service to remember miscarried and ectopic pregnancy babies from the past year. The public is invited to...
May 13, 2021
Plans Underway for Annual Event for Pets in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Lakes Area nonprofit wants to create an annual event in Detroit Lakes for pets! Propel DL, who organize Polar Fest each winter is in the beginning stages of creating the Lakes...
May 13, 2021
State trial for three ex-officers charged in George Floyd death delayed until next year
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - The Minnesota trial for three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is going to be delayed until next year. That step has been taken so the former of...
May 13, 2021
Federal Aid Can Help Cover Internet Costs
(KNSI) - You could get help paying for internet service thanks to a provision of a COVID relief package. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program th...
May 12, 2021
Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes to be Renovated
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council has approved a request to renovate the Historic Holmes Theatre, Private funds will be used for the project which is estimated to cost between $500...
May 12, 2021 Proposed plans to renovate Holmes Theatre ballroom, kitchen and corridor areas.
COVID Vaccine Clinics for Children Planned in Lakes Area
WADENA (KDLM) - Tri-County Health Care will begin hosting COVID vaccine clinics for children. The FDA and CDC recently approved emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine in the 12 to 15 year-o...
May 12, 2021
Extra Speed Enforcement in Lakes Area Friday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Minnesota State Patrol, sheriffs' offices and police departments will be patrolling on specific days this week in targeted regions to stop speeding and aggressive driving. T...
May 12, 2021