Cole Helbing, Senior Operations Manager at Essential, and Dr. Chris Anderson from Essential.
DL Breakfast Rotary's 8/12/25 program was Executive Director Kayla Fagre of a Place to Belong. A Place to Belong is a nonprofit social club located in Detroit Lakes, Mn aimed at adults diagnosed with serious mental illnesses. The Club offers a safe and supportive environment with various activities, meals and community outings. Membership is free and it provides opportunities for socialization and connection among members. The organization focuses on removing barriers to recovery and fostering a sense of belonging in the community. For more information, you can visit their website or contact them directly at 218-846-9022.
DL Morning Rotary's off site program on 8/5/25 was at the Detroit Lakes Water Reclamation Facility. Rob Bredeson gave us a tour of this amazing high tech facility. When we drive by on Willow we have a new appreciation how amazing the technology is.
Mary was 16 years old when the tornado hit Fargo in 1957. Mary gave a first hand account of the category 5 tornado that devastated the Golden Ridge development in north Fargo.
Meet this year's Rotary 4-way test essay winners. Addyson Laux (dark hair) 1st place ($500), 2nd place ($250) Ava Klemm, 3rd place ($125) Neil Trowbridge. Outstanding young adults that we know will do well in life!
Addyson Laux 1st place
At our 3/25/25 Rotary meeting Mackenzie Hamm, Executive Director of Cornerstone in Frazee gave a heart felt overview of Cornerstone, a community and youth center that was created to have a safe place for kids to hang out after school.
Our 3/11/25 Club meeting was Shawn King, Public Works Director for the City of Detroit Lakes.
The club met at the new Public Works building on north Tower Road. The building is
home to the street department, the parks and recreation department, and the arena.
An aerial view of our successful 15th annual Poles N Holes Fishing Derby