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Detroit Lakes board accepts community donations for ECFE, food cupboard and student projects
Summary
The district accepted several donations presented by the Detroit Lakes Public Education Fund, including in-kind pizza for ECFE, and $500 gifts supporting the Laker Cupboard, Target speakers, and a small-engines go‑kart project.
The Detroit Lakes School Board on March 23 accepted donations presented by the Detroit Lakes Public Education Fund and recognized the community donors who contributed to early‑childhood and student programs.
Board Chair John Steffl opened the meeting; according to the minutes, “The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Board Chair Steffl.” Presenters Katie Bigger and Amanda Thorsvig announced donations that included $175 in pizza from Papa Murphy’s for ECFE Icy Adventures; $500 from Lund Lutheran Church for the Laker Cupboard; $500 from Michelle Okeson for Target speakers; and $500 from Webber Family Motors for a small‑engines go‑kart project.
The board did not record further discussion or conditions tied to the donations in the minutes. The presentation was listed on the consent agenda and the donation items were acknowledged as part of the meeting record. The district’s minutes list the Detroit Lakes Public Education Fund as the presenting organization.
