Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Deadline for COVID Grant for Child Care Providers Monday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Monday is the last day to apply for a Becker County emergency relief grant program for Child Care providers affected by COVID-19. The grant, developed with local business owners...
Mar 05, 2021

Essentia Health Launches Substance use Disorder Hotline
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health has developed a new 24-hour hotline to connect patients with a substance use disorder provider near them. The hotline was created as a service to the communities...
Mar 04, 2021

New Video Series Showcases Lakes Area Residents' Faith Journey
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...
Mar 04, 2021

Minnesota High School Tournament Spectators Limited to 250 People
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota State High School League says crowds at most tournament games and events this month and next will be limited to 250 people. League Executive Director Erich Martens hopes th...
Mar 04, 2021 New York Mills Eagle Dane Niemi continued to show a perfect season. The NYM junior, ranked 6th in the state, picked up a 7-1 decision over Garrett Undeberg of Badger-Greenbush-Middle River at the 145-lb. class.

Warm Weekend Weather Could lead to Snow Storm by Wednesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Unseasonably warm weather is expected this weekend, but as early as next week the Lakes Area could experience a winter storm. Temperatures are expected to hit the 50s on Saturda...
Mar 04, 2021

New Book Chronicles Civil War Vets that Homesteaded in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A new book chronicling the history of the American Civil War in Becker County will be released this week. The Becker County Museum has published, 'Becker County and the Civil Wa...
Mar 04, 2021

Lakes Area’s Most Wanted: March 1, 2021
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/LAKES TV3) - The Becker County Sheriff's Department and Detroit Lakes Police share their most wanted. Check back each week to see if the most wanted person has been located!
Mar 03, 2021

Wadena Mayor makes Proclamation to Support Colorectal Cancer Awareness
WADENA (KDLM) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Tri-County Health Care is participating in the national #BlueforCRC initiative. Throughout March The Colon Cancer Coalition wants healthc...
Mar 03, 2021

Minnesotans 65 and older can now Schedule COVID Vaccine by Phone at Essentia Health
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Essentia Health's Minnesota facilities continue to vaccinate those who are 65 years of age and older. Per current guidance from Gov. Tim Walz, the state must work together to va...
Mar 03, 2021

State Patrol says No Traffic Stop is Ever Routine after Stop that led to Sebeka Shootout
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A shootout that left two people dead and two officers shot near Sebeka could have been even more deadly say law enforcement officers. Two officers are lucky to be alive after bo...
Mar 03, 2021