Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution in Perham Today
PERHAM (KDLM) - A Farmers to Families Food Box distribution will take place in Perham, today. The event will begin at 3pm at 643 3rd Avenue SE, between the car wash and the fairgrounds. Vehicles can b...
Apr 23, 2021

Masks No Longer Required for Minnesota Student-Athletes participating in Outdoor Athletics
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Health has issued new guidance to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) regarding student athletes wearing masks during competitions. Masks will ...
Apr 22, 2021

KDLM, KRCQ & WAVE 104.1 Raising Money During St. Jude Radiothon
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Leighton Broadcasting stations, KDLM, 102.3 KRCQ & WAVE 104.1 are encouraging Lakes Area residents to help support the St. Jude Research Children's Hospital during the St. J...
Apr 21, 2021

Virtual Coffee and Conversation Event to Discuss Highway 200 Construction Scheduled
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a virtual Coffee and Conversation event to discuss the future Highway 200 project. The virtual event will be held from noon ...
Apr 21, 2021

Dock Stolen from Lake Shore Near Lake Park
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area residents and vacationers are encouraged to check their property after a dock was stolen from someone's lake shore. On Monday, a resident reported a 40-foot long alum...
Apr 21, 2021

Verdict Reached in Derek Chauvin Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (KDLM)- Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who last May held a knee down on George Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes while arresting him for trying to pass a counterfeit $20, has...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 20, 2021

Detroit Lakes School District Terminates Contracts of 14 Teachers
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School District voted to terminate the contracts of 14 teachers during their April School Board meeting, Monday. On November 24, 2020 KDLM reported that the Di...
Apr 20, 2021

Becker County Unanimously Approves 2nd Amendment Dedicated County Resolution
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to become a 2nd Amendment Dedicated County, Tuesday. Commissioner Ben Grimsley asked the County to consider the req...
Apr 20, 2021

Minnesota Hemp Growers Must Apply For License by April 30
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Minnesota Hemp growers must apply for a license by April 30. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says those wanting to grow, process, breed, or research hemp in Minnesota in 2021...
Apr 20, 2021

Jesus Christ statue vandalized at Downtown Fargo Cathedral
FARGO (KFGO) - A Statue of Jesus Christ on the St. Mary's Cathedral grounds in Downtown Fargo was vandalized over the weekend. Someone sprayed Black spray paint on the face of the statue. Many people ...
Apr 19, 2021