NONPROFITS

Minnesota

Audit finds 'pervasive noncompliance' in Minnesota agencies providing grants

Lawmakers asked for a review amid an investigation of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. Employees and others are accused of using $250 million intended for meal programs for real estate and travel.

Local

A night of glamour: DL Jaycees to host 'red carpet' stagette on Feb. 4; online tickets available until Friday

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees will be hosting a "red carpet" stagette at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Feb. 4. This will be the Jaycees first event in the elegantly remodeled ballroom at the Holmes.

January 30, 2023 04:38 PM

North Dakota

2023 Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN to take off again in April

The Honor Flight will take about 90 veterans from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars to Washington, D. C.

January 25, 2023 11:43 AM

Local

Welcome home: Fuller Center for Housing in Detroit Lakes presents keys to twelfth homeowner

The Fuller Center for Housing in Detroit Lakes presented keys to Robin Nelson as she and her family took ownership of their new home from the nonprofit on Jan. 13.

January 16, 2023 01:00 PM

Latest Headlines

Local

KLN Family Brands donates $20,000 to area nonprofits

The Perham-based company will make the donations, part of their Ka$h for Kau$e$ program, on Dec. 21 at Perham Lakeside Golf Course.

December 20, 2022 04:37 PM

By News Staff

Local

She says goodbye, and he says hello: United Way soon to have a new executive director

As LuAnn Porter prepares to exit her role as executive director of the United Way of Becker County, her successor, Terry Haus, is ready to step in

December 10, 2022 07:00 AM

By Vicki Gerdes

Local

Porter steps down, Haus steps up as United Way of Becker County executive director

LuAnn Porter, executive director of United Way of Becker County, announced she will be stepping down as executive director of the organization on Dec. 16, which will cap a 32-year career with the non-profit. She will be succeeded by Terry Haus, a former United Way board president and longtime volunteer with the organization.

November 30, 2022 10:13 AM

By News Staff

Arts and Entertainment

Judy Garland Museum ends icon's centennial year with 'amazing' Minnesota land acquisition

A piece of land next to Garland's childhood home in Grand Rapids was at risk of being lost to commercial development. "It was a shocker," the museum's executive director said about the $45,000 Superior Choice Credit Union donation that made the purchase possible.

November 25, 2022 11:00 AM

By Jay Gabler

North Dakota

Dakota Medical Foundation gets 'game-changer' $10M gift from MacKenzie Scott

The foundation will decide how to invest the gift, with one likely use to provide mental health services for youth.

November 16, 2022 12:45 PM

By Patrick Springer

Northland Outdoors

Deer hunters association hires new director

Jared Mazurek will lead Grand Rapids-based MDHA.

November 04, 2022 09:00 AM

By John Myers

Local

Bingo bang-o: DL Jaycees gun bingo draws hundreds to Pavilion

Hundreds of gun and bingo enthusiasts crowded into The Pavilion in Detroit Lakes for their chance to win more than 15 firearms, and raise money for the Detroit Lakes Jaycees and Lakes Area Humane Society during a gun bingo event on Saturday, Oct. 8.

October 11, 2022 04:55 PM

By Michael Achterling

Local

Becker County Food Pantry receives $11,670 donation from the Lake Sallie and Melissa Improvement Association

Members of the Lake Sallie and Melissa Improvement Association presented an $11,670 donation to the Becker County Food Pantry on Oct. 6. The donation will be used to cover operating expenses, the pantry's executive director said.

October 10, 2022 05:52 PM

By Michael Achterling

Local

United Way Community Celebration launches 2022 fundraising campaign

More than 800 people attended the United Way Community Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion. The 17th annual event at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion was the kickoff to the United Way of Becker County's 2022 fundraising campaign, which aims to raise $250,000 in support of the United Way's 32 partner programs and agencies.

September 26, 2022 03:53 PM

By Vicki Gerdes