Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
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.
Counterfeit Bills Showing up in Detroit Lakes
Authorities in Detroit Lakes are alerting residents and businesses about counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. These fake bills are marked with phrases like "Motion Picture Purposes" ...
Dec 20, 2024 College education montage with graduates isolated over a background of money.
ATragic Crash on Icy Roads
A tragic crash on icy roads in rural Brainerd has claimed the life of 34-year-old Jill Burnham. Burnham was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday afternoon near Gull Lake Dam Road and Poplar ...
Dec 20, 2024 Dano / CC
Becker County Postpones New Land Use Plan
Due to concerns about outdated environmental services sections, Becker County has postponed approving its new comprehensive land use plan until December 31. **During the recent County Board meeting, c...
Dec 20, 2024 The Detroit Lakes City Council holds a regular meeting and their Truth In Taxation hearing on Dec. 12, 2023 at the Becker County Courthouse. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)
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
Hi-Speed Internet Access is Coming After ReConnect Loan & Grant Program
U.S. Senator Tina Smith has announced that over 5,000 Minnesotans, including 139 businesses and 368 farms, will gain access to high-speed internet through three grants from the USDA's ReConnect Loan a...
Dec 19, 2024
Scam Alert for Otter Tail County Residents
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting residents. **Scammers impersonate Sheriff's Office personnel, claiming individuals missed jury duty and ...
Dec 19, 2024
Murder, Arson, & Child Neglet Charges for Red Lake Woman
A Red Lake woman, Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, has been charged with murder, arson, and child neglect following the deaths of two young children on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. On March 15, 2024, S...
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)