Category Archives: Nonprofit

Nonprofit Eyes New Future for Garrick Theatre in Hawley
A local nonprofit is working to bring new life to a historic landmark in Hawley. The Merry Melody Council for the Arts has launched its "Garrick Revival Campaign," with plans to transform the Garrick ...
Dave Bishop May 05, 2026

Food Shelf and Thrift Store Team Up to Serve Community
A new partnership between the Becker County Food Shelf and the Detroit Lakes Adventist Community Services Thrift Store is helping meet needs that go beyond food. Last week, staff at the food shelf enc...
Dave Bishop Apr 29, 2026 Karen Downing

Local Animal Shelter Sees Renovations and Community Support
If you visit the Humane Society of the Lakes, you'll find a well-maintained and recently updated animal shelter. Manager and Animal Coordinator Cora Fastner says she is always happy to give tours of t...
Dave Bishop Apr 08, 2026

Free Tax Filing Services Available Through MAHUBE-OTWA
You may be eligible to file your taxes for free online using MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership's self-preparation tool. If your adjusted gross income is $87,000 or less, you can use this IRS-su...
Dave Bishop Mar 15, 2026

Leighton Media Detroit Lakes Raises Over $1 million During 2-day Radiothon
Leighton Media Detroit Lakes raises over $1 million dollars during their 2-day annual Radiothon March 5th & 6th for the kids at St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. GM Jeff Leighton co...
Dave Bishop Mar 09, 2026

Dude Dad to Headline 30th Annual Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN - The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes has announced an exciting addition to this year's 30th Annual Polar Fest Plunge - social media personality and comedian Taylor Calmus, be...
Dave Bishop Oct 20, 2025

Annunciation School Shooting Victim Has Connections to Detroit Lakes
The tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis has touched many lives across the state, including those in Detroit Lakes. 12-year-old Sophia Forchas who was shot during the incident,...
Dave Bishop Aug 28, 2025 Sophia Forchas Go Fund Me

"Electrifying Minnesota" Exhibit Coming to Becker County Museum
Detroit Lakes - A new traveling exhibit exploring the transformative power of electricity is set to open at the Becker County Museum this fall. "Electrifying Minnesota" will run from September 6, 2025...
Dave Bishop Aug 26, 2025

Fergus Falls Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign nears $96,000 fundraising goal; asks public's help to reach goal during last days of the year
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - In an display of community generosity, the Fergus Falls Salvation Army's Red Kettle Fundraiser is approaching 90% of its goal, with approximately $90,000 raised so far, th...
Michael Achterling Dec 28, 2023

Hodgepodge: Tara Griess of MADD talks about drunk and drugged driving and how DWI affects an individual's livelihood
Tara Griess, victim impact panel coordinator for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, talks about drunk and drugged driving over the holidays. Lays out how DWI affects an individual's livelihood. &nb...
Michael Achterling Dec 27, 2023