Category Archives: Community
National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter-How It Affects the Lakes Area
A national Day of Mourning has been declared for Jan. 9 to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter, with closures impacting residents in the Lakes Area. Federal offices, courts, and the U.S. Post...
Jan 07, 2025
Ice Fishing Mentorship Event Set for Jan. 12 at Long Bridge
Local youth are invited to a free ice fishing mentorship event on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes. The "Winter Ice Fishing Mentor Adventure" is hosted by Friends of Tamarac National W...
Jan 07, 2025 Zac Padrnos of Hutchinson holds his 9.75 lb walleye at the 2023 Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake (submitted photo)
TV3 Brings the "Extra" to Holiday Programming
Get into the holiday spirit with local Christmas programming on TV3! You can catch area school Christmas programs from Perham, Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Mahnomen, Lake Park, Ogema, Audubon, and Holy Rosa...
Dec 23, 2024 TV3 logo
DL Pizza Ranch Caught Doing Something Kind
A big shoutout to Chris Renshaw and the team at Pizza Ranch in Detroit Lakes! They offered free buffet meals for plow drivers from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. yesterday, showing appreciation for their hard work...
Dec 20, 2024 A graphic rendition of a completed West Lake Drive project in Detroit Lakes, which features a new multi-use path on the lakeside.
West Otter Tail Soil & Water Awards Outstanding Conservationists
Gary and Karalyn Harrington of Battle Lake have been honored by the West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) as the 2024 Outstanding Conservationists. The Harringtons manage over 40...
Dec 19, 2024
Becker County Food Pantry Holiday Hours & Needs
The Becker County Food Pantry, located at 610 Terry Street in Detroit Lakes, has announced its holiday schedule. The pantry will be closed on December 24th and 26th but will open on Monday, December 2...
Dec 19, 2024 The logo of the Becker County Food Pantry is displayed on at freezer at its new location on Terry Street in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 31, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)
DL Schools Superintendent Discusses School Safety Measures Following Wisconsin Shooting
In the wake of the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, Detroit Lakes Public Schools Superintendent Mark Jensen spoke about the district's commitment to student safety and the extensive p...
Dec 17, 2024
Help Count Birds for Science During Audubon's 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count
For the 125th year, the National Audubon Society is inviting bird enthusiasts to participate in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Events are planned for December 21st in the Fergus Falls area and Decemb...
Dec 17, 2024
Minnesota DNR Highlights Major 2024 Accomplishments
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates significant achievements in 2024, marking a year of progress in outdoor recreation, habitat preservation, and addressing environmental ch...
Dec 17, 2024 Maplewood State Park in Pelican Rapids (photo courtesy of Minnesota DNR)
Snowmobiles in the Safety Spotlight
As the snowmobile season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding enthusiasts to prepare for the trails. While the season can officially begin as early as December ...
Dec 16, 2024