Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Evolves with a Focus on Service & Technology
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) has announced their continued emphasis on service and technology with a staff restructuring. "This evolving structure is aimed at impr...
Feb 12, 2021
Dangerously Cold Temperatures to Continue Through Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to continue through the weekend with wind chills as low as -55F. The National Weather Service is warning residents to ...
Feb 11, 2021
True Story of King Isbit to be Told on Saturday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The True Story of how King Isbit arrived in Detroit Lakes will be told this weekend during an olde tyme radio play. Saturday at 10am local cast members will perform a play writt...
Feb 11, 2021 Artist rendering of King Isbit by Hans Gilsdorf
Nearly $200,000 Raised for Family of Woman Killed by Gunman at Allina Clinic
(KNSI) - Nearly $200,000 has been raised for the family of a woman killed when a gunman opened fire at Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, Tuesday. A GoFundMe page says 37-year-old Lindsay Overbay wa...
Feb 11, 2021
City Reminds Detroit Lakes Residents to be Diligent with Snow Removal
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes is reminding residents and business owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in a timely manner. Mayor Matt Brenk says the city has gotten a number...
Feb 11, 2021
Juvenile Driver Strikes and Kills Horse in Roadway in Wadena County
WADENA (KDLM) - A driver was injured after striking and killed a horse in Aldrich Township, Tuesday. The Wadena Sheriff's Office received a 911 call just after 10pm on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Deputies respon...
Feb 10, 2021
Poles N Holes Fishing Derby Postponed for Second Time
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Poles N Holes Ice Fishing Derby in Detroit Lakes has been postponed for a second time. "In consideration of the extreme cold temperatures that are persisting in our area and...
Feb 10, 2021
Becker County to Help Provide Affordable Mortgages to First-time Home Buyers
BECKER COUNTY (KDLM) - Becker County has received nearly $500,000 to help provide affordable mortgages to first-time home buyers. The county received $499,227 from Minnesota Housing, part of more than...
Feb 10, 2021
Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Offering Scholarships to Seniors
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities has opened applications for its student scholarship. The Detroit Lakes Public Utility Scholarship is open until March 26, Detroit Lakes High Schoo...
Feb 10, 2021
Time Capsule to be Buried in Detroit Lakes This Summer Celebrating City's 150th Anniversary
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - In an effort to preserve local history, the City of Detroit Lakes has asked the Becker County Historical Society and Museum to design, develop and market a historic exhibit depi...
Feb 10, 2021