Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Kellie Pickler to MC WeFest 2021
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - WE Fest has announced more groups that will be at the country music festival in Detroit Lakes this summer, as well as a master of ceremonies for the event. Kellie Pickler wi...
Mar 10, 2021
Detroit Lakes City Council Approves Parking Lot Split, Potentially Bringing Aldi To Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a parking lot split at the Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store and More on Highway 10, clearing another hur...
Mar 10, 2021
Local Artist Hans Gilsdorf Unveils Remodeling Plans For Iconic DL Sailboat
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Beach and surrounding area is going to get a facelift for the upcoming Sesquicentennial Celebration this summer. To coincide with the city's 150th bir...
Mar 10, 2021
85th Annual Northwest Water Carnival Is July 9-18, 2021
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM)- The DL Jaycees Water Carnival will be back in 2021. The 85th Northwest Water Carnival will be held in Detroit Lakes July 9-18. Co-admiral Mandie Tretbar was at the Detroit La...
Mar 09, 2021
Otter Tail County to Enlist Smart911 for COVID-19 Notifications
Otter Tail County, MN - Public health and safety officials in Otter Tail County announced today they will use the Smart911 emergency alert system to notify subscribers and new users of vaccine updates...
Mar 09, 2021
Becker County Food Pantry To Hold Drive-Thru Food Drive on March 20th
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM)- The Becker County Food Pantry, Detroit Lakes Lions, and Detroit Lakes Dairy Queen are partnering for a drive-thru food drive from noon to four on Saturday, March 20th at the ...
Mar 09, 2021
“Wood Interpretations” gallery to open at the Cultural Center of New York Mills
New York Mills, MN - The Cultural Center of New York Mills is now showing in its gallery "Wood Interpretations." This gallery exhibit features the art of 3 regional woodworkers: Dick Dubord of Dent, M...
Mar 09, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Next Two Priority Groups to Open at Once This Week
(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says the Minnesota Department of Health is opening up the next two COVID-19 vaccination eligibility groups at once. The announcement comes as the state nears the 7...
Mar 09, 2021
CDC Says Fully-Vaccinated Americans Can Gather Without Masks Or Distancing
NEW YORK - Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officia...
Mar 08, 2021
MnDOT seeks applicants for Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program grant funding
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Railroads, rail users, cities, and counties can apply for grant funding to improve freight rail service that supports economic development through the 2021 Minnesota Rail Service Imp...
Mar 08, 2021