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Donations totalling several hundred dollars and 22 quilts announced; board recognizes longtime staff member

Board of Independent School District No. 22 (Detroit Lakes Public Schools) · May 18, 2026
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Summary

Board noted donations including cash gifts, quilts for a ceremony and event support, and recognized Fran Rethwisch for long service.

At the May 18 meeting the board acknowledged monetary donations and in-kind support to Detroit Lakes Public Schools. Donors included Bell Bank Custom Card Program ($130), Stellher Human Services ($250 for guest-speaker support), Prairie Wood Chapter ($150 for middle school field-trip bussing), Essentia Health ($300), Walmart ($500 for a teacher appreciation luncheon), My Kind of Bank ($500 for a class) and 22 handmade quilts from First English Lutheran Church for the Eagle Feather Ceremony.

The board also offered recognition to Fran Rethwisch for many years of dedicated service to the district. No donor restrictions, matching requirements or attached conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes provided.

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