Category Archives: Nonprofit
Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 6, 2023
Ribbon cut on new Boys and Girl's Club playground Wednesday Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - As the clouds parted from the morning rain, the sun began to gleam off the bright white and refl...
Michael Achterling Oct 06, 2023

Hodgepodge: Brad Carlson talks moving the Becker County Food Pantry to their new building, seeking volunteers Oct. 20-27 to help move
Brad Carlson, executive director for the Becker County Food Pantry, talks about the upcoming move to their new location on Terry Street. He is also looking for volunteers to help with the move Oct. 20...
Michael Achterling Oct 06, 2023
Hodgepodge: Kim and Elle from the DLCCC and Historic Holmes Theatre talk upcoming concerts, events, programs and the DLCCC membership drive
Kim Bettcher, marketing director for the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, and Elle LaMere, marketing director for the Historic Holmes Theatre, talk DLCCC membership drive, Sweet Delilah Sw...
Michael Achterling Oct 05, 2023

Hodgepodge: Becky Mitchell talks Di Vinci exhibit update, Pet Fest activities on Oct. 7 and Becker County Haunted House Oct. 26-29
Becky Mitchell, executive director of the Becker County Historical Society and Museum, gives a Di Vinci exhibit update, talks Lakes Pet Fest activities at the museum on Oct. 7 and previews the Becker ...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023 Da Vinci's Mona Lisa is displayed at the Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes on Sept. 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Lakes Pet Fest to feature four-legged activities smorgasbord Oct. 5-7 in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Lakes Pet Fest hits Detroit Lakes this week, Oct. 5-7, and furry friend owners can expect a myriad of activities to participate in with their four-legged companions. Dawn...
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023 Lakes Pet Fest 2023 schedule
Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks Boys and Girl's Club playground opening and other events in the lakes area
Pat Petermann, executive director for the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes, talks about the opening of their new playground and other events happening in the lakes area.
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023
Lakes Area Afternoon News for Oct. 3, 2023
Lakes Pet Fest sets up smorgasbord of activities for four-legged friends Oct. 5-7 Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Lakes Pet Fest hits Detroit Lakes this week, Oct. 5-7, and furry friend ow...
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Sept. 28, 2023
Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to cut ribbon on new playground next week Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes is cutting the ribbon on their new...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

ND Native American organization suing Washington Commanders registered in Virginia; not active in ND since 2017
FARGO (KFGO) - Despite claims to the contrary in a newly-filed federal lawsuit, the group challenging the NFL's Washington Commanders football team is not incorporated in the state of North Dakota. Th...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to cut ribbon on new playground
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes is cutting the ribbon on their new $730,000 playground on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The invite-only event will be held at Lyle Crovisie...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023 A graphic rendition of the new playground to be constructed at the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes. (contributed / City of Detroit Lakes)