Category Archives: Community
Baked Potatoes a Smash for the Boys & Girls Club of DL
The United Way of Becker County has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week! Their recent Baked Potato Fundraiser raised $3,364 for the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. Executive Directo...
Nov 27, 2024
Vergas Small Town Christmas Celebrates Candy Land Fun
Vergas Community Club invites you to their Small Town Christmas on November 30th, from 2-5 p.m. The event features a Candy Land theme with local businesses offering activities, games, and promotions. ...
Nov 25, 2024
Governor Walz Announces $112M to Help Keep Homes Warm
Governor Tim Walz has announced $112 million in federal funds for Minnesota's Energy Assistance Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The funds aim to assist income-eligible h...
Nov 25, 2024
Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander Honored as Home Town Hero
Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander was recognized with the prestigious Home Town Hero Award during a gala held last Thursday, November 21, at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. The event celebrated di...
Nov 25, 2024
Overnight Snowfalls Leaves Local Streets & Highways Slippery
The Snow Plows, both in Detroit Lakes and on local County Roads and Highways, have been plowing very early this morning to remove what we received overnight. Current road conditions are snow-packed, w...
Nov 25, 2024
Lakes Area Community Concert Band Fall Concert
The Lakes Area Community Concert Band will hold its fall concert at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. The performance features clarinet soloist Dr. Leigh Wakefield a...
Nov 22, 2024
Christmas Kickoff at Ella Marie's
Santa and Mrs. Claus will spread holiday cheer at Ella Marie's in rural Lake Park during their Christmas Kickoff event on Saturday, Nov. 23. From 9 to 11 a.m., families can meet Santa, enjoy free kids...
Nov 22, 2024 Blake Mitchell, 9 months, sits on Santa's knee during the Christmas Workshop at the Becker County Museum on Dec. 9, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)
Festival of Trees to Support Lakes Crisis Center
The annual Festival of Trees is set for this evening at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, running from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes dinner, a silent auction featuring holiday-themed decor, and a liv...
Nov 22, 2024
Christmas Love for Pets in DL
Looking for festive fun for you and your furry friends this holiday season? Detroit Lakes has you covered with two events this Saturday, November 23. The Marshmallow Animal Shelter and Boarding...
Nov 21, 2024
ULTRA Snowmobile Annual Meeting Tonight
The ULTRA Snowmobile Club will hold its annual membership meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 7 to 8 p.m. at American Legion Post 15, located at 802 W. Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes. Current an...
Nov 21, 2024