Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesotans Encouraged to Apply for Heating Assistance Now
(KDLM/MNN) - State commerce officials are urging Minnesotans to apply now for winter heating aid. Minnesota Energy Assistance executive director Michael Schmitz says families that earn up to 58 thousa...
Oct 10, 2022
Opioids in Minnesota: Introduction
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...
Oct 09, 2022
MSHSL Adds Female Division For State Clay Target, Rejects Expanded Baseball and Softball Schedule
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. --- Clay Target, one of the fastest-growing high school co-curricular activities in the nation over the past decade, took another step in its development on Thursday, Oct. 6 whe...
Oct 07, 2022
2022 DL Chamber of Commerce Splash Award Winners Announced
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth-annual Splash Awards to The Lodge in Detroit Lakes on Thursday afternoon, honoring and recognizing individuals and bu...
Oct 07, 2022
MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million for Greater Minnesota community project grants
(KDLM) - Minnesota communities, schools, and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportatio...
Oct 06, 2022
Perham Public Schools Mourns Loss of Twenty Year Paraprofessional, Connie Foltz
PERHAM (KDLM) - Perham Public Schools is mourning the loss of their "most loyal Yellowjackets". Connie Foltz, passed away this week from ALS. She served as a Paraprofessional in the school district fo...
Oct 05, 2022 via Perham Public Schools
Eight Years After Disappearance, Becker County Sheriff's Office Continues to Search for Melissa Eagleshield
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - On the eighth anniversary of her disappearance, the Becker County Sheriff's Office continues to ask Lakes Area residence for information on the whereabouts of Melissa Eagleshiel...
Oct 05, 2022
COVID 'Hero Pay' Bonuses Begin Going Out Wednesday
(KDLM/MNN) - COVID "hero pay" bonuses of just under 500 dollars ($487.45) begin going out today to just over one million Minnesota front-line workers. Officials say those choosing direct deposit shoul...
Oct 05, 2022
Tour of Manufacturing: Lakes Area Manufacturers Join Together in Recruiting Effort
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area manufacturers are joining forces, Thursday in an effort to recruit new employees. BTD, Lakeshirts, SJE, TEAM Industries and others are holding a free Tour of Manufact...
Oct 05, 2022
Gas Prices on the Rise Again
(KNSI) - Tighter supply and increasing demand lead to another jump at the pump. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.81, six cents higher than a week ago but a...
Oct 05, 2022 via Jake Judd KNSI News