Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

United Way of Becker County Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness all week
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County is encouraging Lakes Area residents to participate in a week of kindness. From, Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18 the organization will be ...
Nov 14, 2022

November 14th Marks World Diabetes Day
KNSI) - Monday, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day, and experts warn it can be a very silent disease. Dr. Jaya Kumar says, "about 36 million Americans have diabetes. The surprising face is that one ...
Nov 14, 2022

P!nk Announces 2023 Tour Stop in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) - Grammy Award-winning pop singer P!NK is coming to the FargoDome. The August 19 stop will be part of her Summer Carnival 2023 which will feature special guests like Brandi Carlile and Pa...
Nov 14, 2022

Opioids in Minnesota: Series Takeaways
This month during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Essentia Health with Leighton Broadcasting and LAKES TV3 are bringing you a series to learn more about the opioid crises in our communities...
Nov 14, 2022

'Give To The Max Day' Is Thursday November 17th
(KDLM) - Organizers are gearing up for Give to the Max Day this Thursday. Minnesota's annual giving holiday is a 24-hour fundraiser for nonprofits, schools, and organizations. You can make a donation ...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 13, 2022

Laker Volleyball Sweeps Mahtomedi For Fifth Place Finish At State
ST. PAUL, MN (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes volleyball ended their season with a three-set sweep of the Mahtomedi Zephyrs in the Class AAA State Consolation Championship game at the Xcel Energy Center on Satu...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 12, 2022

Laker Volleyball Sweeps Monticello, Advances To Consolation Final
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakers swept the Monticello Magic in the Class AAA Consolation semifinal to advance to tomorrow's consolation championship. "We really wanted to be in that othe...
Zeke Fuhrman Nov 11, 2022

Dairy Queen in Detroit Lakes Offering Veterans Free Blizzards on Veterans Day
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Dairy Queen in Detroit Lakes is celebrating Veterans Day with free Blizzards. All veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to stop by Dairy Queen in Detroit Lakes...
Nov 11, 2022

Walz will Push Pot Legalization in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) - Former governor Jesse Ventura says Gov. Tim Walz, fresh off Tuesday's vote that will send the Democratic incumbent to a second term, told him that legalizing marijuana will be...
Nov 11, 2022

Winter Weather and Icy Conditions Hit Lakes Area
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - An early season winter storm has brought with it icy conditions delaying schools, businesses and making travel difficult throughout the Lakes Area. Freezing rain and drizzle Thu...
Nov 10, 2022