Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Lakeland General Store Owners Purchases Webber Dock & Lift
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The owners of Lakeland General Store have acquired Webber Dock & Lift in Detroit Lakes. Bob Schempp Jr. announced, Friday, April 9 that he and his wife, Jen had purchased th...
Apr 09, 2021

Available Appointments for Vaccination Clinic in Detroit Lakes this Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes has available appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, April 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Essentia Health will be offerin...
Apr 08, 2021

Essentia Health to hold Webinar to Clarify COVID Vaccine Myths
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health will be hosting a public webinar to emphasize the importance of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, clarify vaccine myths and highlight recent COVID-19 trends and the ...
Apr 08, 2021

Child Rescued from House Fire in Verndale
VERNDALE (KDLM) - A child was rescued from a house fire in Verndale. Shortly before 10:00pm on Wednesday, April 7, the Wadena County Sheriff's Office responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Brow...
Apr 08, 2021

Moondance Jam, Moondance Jammin' Country Fest a Go this Summer
(KNSI) - One small step closer to normal, the Moondance Festivals are returning for summer 2021. According to a press release from organizers, when Governor Tim Walz announced the most recent round of...
Apr 08, 2021

Astronaut with Central Minnesota Ties Prepares to Blast Off to International Space Station
(KNSI) - At 2:42 a.m. Central Time on Friday morning, St. John's University alumnus Mark Vande Hei will lift off on his second journey to the International Space Station. Vande Hei received his bachel...
Apr 08, 2021

WATCH: 'The Walk: Why I Believe' Emily Roberts
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/LAKES TV3) - A new video series is highlighting Lakes Area residents' personal faith journey. 'The Walk: Why I Believe', produced by Rayna Zima of LAKES TV3 showcases a number of c...
Apr 07, 2021

Vergas Hosting Maple Syrup Fest on Saturday
VERGAS (KDLM) - Vergas is preparing for their annual Maple Syrup Festival this Saturday. Both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a drive through option are available for the pancake breakfast, whic...
Apr 07, 2021

Bidding for Becker County Museum Construction Opens this Week, Groundbreaking in May
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum plans to open bidding for the construction of a new Becker County Museum this week. The museum has been raising funds for several years to build a new 3...
Apr 07, 2021

United Way of Becker County Cancels 'Day of Caring' Event
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County has canceled this year's Day of Caring. The annual event, which had been scheduled for May 5, 2021 saw 2200 volunteers fanning out across Becker ...
Apr 07, 2021