Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Senate Passes Fire Grants and Safety Act
The U.S. Senate has passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act, reauthorizing crucial funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SA...
Jun 20, 2024
Meet the Candidates for Becker County Commissioner
Tonight at VFW Post 1676 in Detroit Lakes This is your opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates for Becker County Commissioners in districts 3, 4, and 5. The candidates running for thes...
Jun 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)
Vets R Us, Inc Fishing & Social Event this Saturday
Vets R Us, Inc. is hosting a fishing and social event on Star Lake in Dent, MN, on Saturday specifically for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, and first responders. This event pro...
Jun 19, 2024 Participants competing in the Reel Country Classic walleye tournament on Otter Tail Lake on May 19-20 bring their bags of fish to the weigh station on May 20, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
How Well do YOU know MN?
TV3's Erika Gilsdorph is excited about the community response to her series about Aquatic Invasive Special now being broadcast for everyone to see. Counties across Minnesota have teamed up with...
Jun 19, 2024
TBS Express Expansion Doubles Equipment Rental Supply
A local business in Audubon, TBS Express, has significantly expanded its operations by acquiring another equipment rental company, more than doubling its inventory. TBS Express, known for its c...
Jun 19, 2024 20240607_095820
TBS Express Announcing Expanded Inventory
A local business in Audubon, TBS Express, has significantly expanded its operations by acquiring another equipment rental company, more than doubling its inventory. TBS Express, known for its c...
Jun 19, 2024 20240607_095820
NAMI MN Supports Social Media Warning Labels
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) applauds the Surgeon General's call for warning labels on social media platforms. Executive Director Sue Abderholden says, "He has really, for over...
Jun 19, 2024
Gov. Walz Announces $8M in Statewide Teacher Mentorship Grants
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is spotlighting $8 million to support mentorship programs for new teachers in areas with shortages, including special education. Funds can be put toward seminars and worksh...
Jun 19, 2024
Detroit Lakes School Board Work Session on Closed Campus and Cellphone Policies
The Detroit Lakes School Board held a work session on Monday to discuss several key issues, including a potential closed campus policy and cellphone usage regulations. After thorough discussion...
Jun 19, 2024
Senior Drivers in MN Safety Classes Hours Cut by Half
Here's a quick update on a new law affecting senior drivers in Minnesota. The state legislature has approved reducing the required hours for senior driver-safety classes by half to encourage more olde...
Jun 19, 2024 happy senior woman in sunglasses and hat driving automobile .