LAKES AREA PATRIOTS
Our Statement of Purpose
Lakes Area Patriots is a grassroots activist organization whose mission is to promote, establish, and maintain traditional American values in our part of Minnesota, the Lakes Area, and the surrounding areas. We believe that these values as expressed and practiced by our nation’s founders, when implemented, are the best pathway to the peace, prosperity, and general well-being of the citizens of a community. We are not affiliated with any political party or lobbying group.

Please join ALL THREE OF YOUR BECKER COUNTY STATE REPRESENTATIVES at our Town Hall.
Rep. Matt Bliss (2B), Rep. Jim Joy (4B),and Rep. Krista Knudsen (5A) will update us on the legislative session andother current issues. Bring your questions and comments, and be prepared for alot of important information.
Come early (6:15 or so) if you want to buysome appetizers and have some fellowship! Beverages are also available forpurchase at the bar upstairs.
Parking is available on the street or in the furniture store parking lot kitty-corner to the VFW. An elevator is available.
Our Next Meeting
Next regular meeting Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676, 500 N. Washington Avenue
Next founders meeting is Monday, July 7th, 2025. We ask anyone that would like to contribute ideas are certainly welcome at the Founders meeting.
Next founders meeting is Monday, July 7th, 2025. We ask anyone that would like to contribute ideas are certainly welcome at the Founders meeting.
Support LAP
Current Board Members

LAP 2025 Officers left to right
Wally Mueller, Chairman,
wallym88@gmail.com
Cindy Ulschmid, Secretary, cindyulsch@gmail.com
Denise Wilberg, Treasurer
Scott Hilde, Deputy Chair, scott.hilde06@gmail.com
Wally Mueller, Chairman,
wallym88@gmail.com
Cindy Ulschmid, Secretary, cindyulsch@gmail.com
Denise Wilberg, Treasurer
Scott Hilde, Deputy Chair, scott.hilde06@gmail.com