Category Archives: Nonprofit

Hodgepodge: Eliza Gores talks upcoming events for children and adults at the Detroit Lakes Public Library; conducts live art project with Michael
Eliza Gores, youth services coordinator for the Detroit Lakes Public Library, talks about upcoming events for kids and adults. Conducts a live marble art project with KDLM News Director Michael Achter...
Michael Achterling Nov 09, 2023

United Way of Becker County encouraging kindness across the lakes area next week
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County is holding their annual week of kindness next week from Nov. 13-17. The week features daily goals set out by the United Way for people to ...
Michael Achterling Nov 09, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 8, 2023
Fargo woman sentenced for fifth-degree drugs charge stemming from incident at Detroit Lakes Menards Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Fargo woman was sentenced to 21 months in prison for f...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Hodgepodge: Terry Haus talks the United Way of Becker County's Kindness Week running Nov. 13-17
Terry Haus, executive director of the United Way of Becker County, talks about the organization's week of kindness, which runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17.
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Detroit Lakes Community Foundation accepting applications for Long Trust Medical Scholarships through end of 2023
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Community Foundation announced they will be accepting applications for their Long Trust Medical Scholarships program through the end of the year. The sc...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Adam Jones / CC

Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks increased playground use, grants for preschool and summer programs, and polar plunge planning
Pat Petermann, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, talks about increased playground use over the last month, grants for preschool and summer programs, and the beginning of ...
Michael Achterling Nov 07, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 3, 2023
Holmes Art Show, ABBA tribute bringing action-packed weekend to DL Nov. 9-11 Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a uniquely perfect combination of art and music, the Holmes Art Show gets un...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Holmes Art Show and ABBA tribute set to cap power weekend of events in Detroit Lakes Nov. 9-11
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a uniquely perfect combination of art and music, the Holmes Art Show gets underway next Thursday through Saturday, but this year's free arts and crafts meander will al...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Lake Region Electric Cooperative donates $20k to local organizations through Operation Round Up
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Lake Region Electric Cooperative recently awarded more than $20,000 to various community organizations across the lakes area through Operation Round Up, wh...
Michael Achterling Nov 03, 2023

Hodgepodge: Becky Mitchell recaps haunted jail weekend and previews upcoming classes and events at the Becker County Museum
Becky Mitchell, executive director of the Becker County Historical Society and Museum, recaps the haunted jail weekend and previews upcoming classes and events at the Becker County Museum. &nbs...
Michael Achterling Nov 02, 2023 An alien craft crash lands in front of the Becker County Courthouse in preparation for the Becker County Museum's haunted jail event.