Category Archives: Business

M State and Perham-Dent school district implement CDL training program for high school seniors
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - M State and the Perham-Dent School District announced they are launching a first-in-the-region CDL Training program that aims to graduate seniors with a Class A Commercia...
Michael Achterling Dec 22, 2023 Students participate in the CDL training program through M State.

Detroit Lakes Pizza Ranch approved for 3.2% alcohol sales; hope to open in mid-February after equipment purchasing delays
Perham, Minn. (KPRW) - The Pizza Ranch in Detroit Lakes was granted a license to sell beer and wine when it opens in 2024. During the Detroit Lakes city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, City Admin...
Michael Achterling Dec 19, 2023

Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston gives end-of-the-year chamber update and promotes 2024 events; MacKenzie Hamm gives a Cornerstone Youth Center update
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, gives an end-of-year report and plugs events in 2024. MacKenzie Hamm, executive director of Cornerstone Youth Center in Fr...
Michael Achterling Dec 18, 2023

ND carbon-capture project receives $350 million from U.S. Dept. of Energy
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - A proposed North Dakota project for storing greenhouse gas underground has been given a financial jolt. The U.S. Department of Energy will award $350 million dollars to Minn...
Michael Achterling Dec 18, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 13, 2023
All 6 Minnesota state flag finalists on display at Becker County Museum through Sunday Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The six finalists for the new state flag of Minnesota are on display ...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023 All six of the finalists to become the new state flag of Minnesota are on display at the Becker County Museum through Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

TV3 partnered with TEAM Industries and Morrison Eye Care to show giving at its finest with 'Who Wants To Be Santa?' campaign
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - TV3 teamed up TEAM Industries and Morrison Eye Care in Detroit Lakes to spread some holiday cheer around the city with their, campaign titled: Who Wants To Be Santa? TV3 ...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 TV3 logo

Hodgepodge: Lisa Stroschein of Mahube-Otwa talks free tax services through their organization and the new child and working family tax credit
Lisa Stroschein, senior coordination at Mahube-Otwa, talks free tax services through their organization and what to expect from the new child and working family tax credit.
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023

Hodgepodge: Cindy Fritz talks the history of the Damien Mitten Trees and why residents should drop off gloves, hats and scarves for the winter clothing initiative
Cindy Fritz, of the Damien Society, talks about the history of the Damien Mitten Tree and why residents should drop off hats, scarves and gloves for the winter clothing initiative.
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Becker County encouraging residents to take online surveys to help gather information for a new comprehensive plan; survey deadline is Dec. 15
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County is seeking the public's input for their new comprehensive plan, which will focus on identifying issues current residents are facing with building and zoning...
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Hodgepodge: Brenda Iverson of Hospice of the Red River Valley talks the importance of caregivers and celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Brenda Iverson, director of marketing and community relations for Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about the importance of caregivers and celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month i...
Michael Achterling Nov 30, 2023