Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Dentists in Perham and Detroit Lakes to Offer Free Services to Children in Need Feb. 5
PERHAM (KDLM) - The 13th annual Give Kids a Smile Event (GKAS) is scheduled for Friday, February 5th. The event is available to low-income families whose children need an annual exam and other dental ...
Jan 20, 2021
Minnesota's Vaccine Registration Website Crashes Under High Demand
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota state vaccine registration site crashed, Tuesday as newly eligible seniors tried to get appointments for some of the few doses available to the group. The state began tak...
Jan 20, 2021
Rep. Paul Marquart Drafting Bill to Address Concerns with Governor's Extended Emergency Powers
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Rep. Paul Marquart says although he's voted to end Governor Walz' Emergency Powers, he doesn't necessarily want to end all of his Executive Orders. Under the current law, if bot...
Jan 20, 2021
DLHS Student Counsel Organizing January 26th Blood Drive
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM)- The Detroit Lakes High School Student Council is looking for people to donate blood at their January 26th blood drive. All interested donors age 16 and older can sign up for ...
Jan 19, 2021
Several Big Box Stores to Stop Selling Minnesota Based My Pillow
CHANHASSEN, MINN. (KFGO) - Several big-box retailers have decided to quit selling the products from Minnesota-based My Pillow. The companies say they made that decision because CEO Mike Lindell has co...
Jan 19, 2021
Great Polar Race Rebrands to Great Polar Hunt with Social Distancing in Mind
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Great Polar Race, a staple of Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes has been rebranded as the Great Polar Hunt this year. The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce has updated th...
Jan 19, 2021
Josh Duhamel to Take Part in Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - There will be no fireworks at this year's Polar Fest, however there will likely be a celebrity Polar Fest Plunger. Event organizers have had to adapt this year to comply with cu...
Jan 19, 2021
Perham Boys and Girls Club and Empowering Kids Hope to Raise $50,000
PERHAM (KDLM) - Perham Boys and Girls Club and Empowering Kids programs hope to raise $50,000 on Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Day, February 11th, is a 24-hour online fundraising event hosted by Da...
Jan 19, 2021
Lakes Area's Most Wanted: Jan 18, 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!
Jan 18, 2021
Perham Health Preparing to Offer COVID Vaccine to Persons 65+
PERHAM (KDLM) - In response to the recent announcement from the Minnesota Department of Health that persons age 65 plus are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Perham Health is preparing to offe...
Jan 18, 2021