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    April 30, 2019
    Geraniums are one way that the Detroit Lakes Lions Club raises funds for its annual eye care mission trips to Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This year's geranium fundraiser is set for May 9-11 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Detroit Lakes. (Forum News Service photo)
    Everything's coming up... geraniums? Lions Club hosts planter sale May 9-11 to benefit eye care mission in Mexico
    It's been roughly a century now since Lions Club International members first began working to develop their eye health program, designed to help...
    community/nonprofitsApril 30, 2019 - 8:13am
    April 26, 2019
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    The heroes among us: United Way celebration honors Becker County's most compassionate, caring
    "The everyday heroes among us are what make this community great," said United Way Executive Director Luann Porter at the conclusion of Thursday...
    newsApril 26, 2019 - 2:18pm
    November 15, 2018
    A man in the winter on the street. The guy walks on the winter road. A young man down jacket is jumping in the snow.
    Ready to celebrate winter: DL Ice Harvest Committee announces 3-year plan for ‘MN Sn’Ice’
    OK, so with Detroit Lake recording one of its earliest "freeze-up" dates in years on Tuesday, local residents may not be quite ready to celebrate...
    entertainment/artNovember 15, 2018 - 7:00am
    November 12, 2018
    The DL Ice Palace was a big hit... so what's next?
    As winter once again descends on the lakes area, the Detroit Lakes Ice Harvest Steering Committee — the folks behind the creation of King Isbit's...
    newsNovember 12, 2018 - 3:37pm
    November 7, 2018
    Essentia Health St. Mary's in DL to host two events Thursday
    The Essentia Health St. Mary's Gift Shop will be hosting a Holiday Open House this Thursday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. "The open house will be going on all day," says Kelli Sjoblom, who manages the gift shop in addition to her duties as volunteer coordinator. "We'll be displaying...
    lifestyle/healthNovember 7, 2018 - 12:58pm
    October 3, 2018
    Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Manager Neil Powers (left) presents Dave Schneider of Detroit Lakes with the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award.
    Tamarac NWR announces its Volunteer of the Year
    Dave Schneider of Detroit Lakes was presented with Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge's 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award at its annual recognition...
    community/peopleOctober 3, 2018 - 12:27pm
    A group of about two dozen volunteers gathered at the new Detroit Lakes Middle School baseball field Saturday morning to complete some work on the field and adjoining picnic shelter. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    If we build it, they will come: Private donations, volunteer labor help DLMS baseball diamond take shape
    Aspiring young baseball players in the lakes area, take note: The new baseball diamond east of the Detroit Lakes Middle School could be ready...
    sportsOctober 3, 2018 - 12:15pm
    September 15, 2018
    One of the past participants of the United Way Community Celebration has been the Lakes Area Imagination Library, which gave away free books donated by community residents and businesses. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    A celebration of community: United Way event set for this Thursday at DL Pavilion
    For nearly a decade and a half now, the United Way of Becker County has been kicking off the fall season in Detroit Lakes with its annual Community...
    newsSeptember 15, 2018 - 8:42pm
    Rotarian Man looks ready to plunge into Polar Fest 2019 – are you? Then come to this Wednesday's kickoff meeting at Detroit Mountain. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    The 'coolest' event in town: Polar Fest 2019 kickoff celebration set for Wednesday at Detroit Mountain
    It may seem as though February is a long time from now, but Propel DL, the 501(c)3 nonprofit in charge of organizing Polar Fest, is already starting...
    community/eventsSeptember 15, 2018 - 8:37pm
    September 5, 2018
    Gas and steam engines of every description can be found being driven around the grounds at Rollag each year. This year's show featured homemade farm equipment and Galloway gas engines. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    It takes a village: Rollag steam threshers reunion employs thousands of volunteers each year
    It takes a staff of over 2,000 volunteers to keep the crowds entertained at the annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, Minn....
    newsSeptember 5, 2018 - 8:53am
    July 26, 2018
    Fran Mattson of Ogema and Don Sayer of Detroit Lakes were among the 2018 nominees for Becker County Outstanding Senior Citizen. Mattson and Cormorant Lakes area resident Rick Julian were chosen for the award, but Julian was unable to be present for Thursday's ceremony at the Becker County Fair. Sayer and Mattson were both recognized for their volunteer work at the ceremony. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    Outstanding for their volunteerism: Senior citizens honored by Becker County Fair for giving back to community
    Every year since 1973, the Becker County Fair has honored two county residents as the county's outstanding seniors — but this year, they...
    community/peopleJuly 26, 2018 - 11:28pm
    May 10, 2018
    The Pacifico Lions Club of Mazatlan partners with the Detroit Lakes Lions to organize their annual Eyes for Mexico mission trips, which take place in March of each year. (Submitted photo)
    Planting the seeds of sight, DL Lions selling flower planters today
    Spring has finally sprung in Detroit Lakes, and to celebrate, the Detroit Lakes Lions Club is hosting a spring planter sale this Wednesday and...
    newsMay 10, 2018 - 8:25am
    April 28, 2018
    Community spirit at work: United Way's Celebration of Heroes highlights volunteerism
    An artist, an accountant, a nurse, a high school student... the honorees at this year's United Way Celebration of Heroes awards banquet came from a variety of backgrounds. Yet they all have things in common as well: Community spirit, compassion, generosity. And each of them was equally...
    newsApril 28, 2018 - 11:08am
    November 9, 2017
    Gov. Dayton proclaims 'Acts of Kindness Week' statewide
    Inspired by the work of 40 Minnesota United Ways and several partners in the community, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Nov. 6-10 as Minnesota Acts of Kindness Week. During this week, the United Way of Becker County invites everyone —volunteers, donors, community members and...
    lifestyleNovember 9, 2017 - 10:15am
    August 23, 2017
    The Madison's "angels of mercy" include (from left) Maurine Fellows, Jenny Bristlin, Rita Frenzel and Millie Moitzfield. (Vicki Gerdes/Tribune)
    The Madison's heavenly helpers: Women’s group takes on projects to help brighten the lives of local residents
    "Every act of kindness is like a pebble thrown in a pond, sending out ripples far beyond where the pebble entered the water. When we're caring...
    newsAugust 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
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