Fergus Falls the Magazine Summer 2018

FERGUS FALLS THE MAGAZINE

Celebrating the lives of lake area residents

FAMILY FUN A day on the lake T.L.C. Tiny Little Cabin

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The lake is calling and I must go!

What better place to spend summer than in the Lakes Country. There are events galore during the summer in our area. Take a quick peek on pages 8 through 12 to see who was seen out and about enjoying the sunshine and festivities.

We have interviewed two lake homeowners who each have a very different style home on the water. We start off on page 28 looking at Paul and Laurie Lekang’s “Tiny Little Cabin,” as they refer to it. Located on Otter Tail Lake, The Lekang’s recently purchased and renovated the cozy little cabin.

It is now ready for the Lekang family, or (if you are lucky enough to find a time the cabin is available) your family to let the fun begin. You can sit back on the vast shoreline and enjoy the view or get the water toys out and have a family fun day, like the Peterson family featured on page 34. The family has a long tradition of spending the Fourth of July together on the lake.

After enjoying the family fun, we move onto the city of Ottertail and Lianne Rockstad’s lake home. Rockstad purchased this beautiful piece of property 20 years ago. Although the original cabin was lovely, it lacked the modern amenities needed and

so a decision to build was made. As you venture through this story you will notice the Scandinavian features throughout. Area businesses were used in the construction of this fabulous property and the quality of their craftsmanship shows.

There may be days this summer where you just want to relax. The library has some wonderful suggestions for books to entertain your mind and take you to new places.

As you venture off to another land try sipping some Ginger Beer - on page 21 Deb Erickson shares her review on this refreshing nonalcoholic drink. Erickson also shares a Ginger Beer recipe for those that prefer a little more spirit in their drink. Remember, should you choose to add a few spirits to your summer, no drinking and driving cars or watercraft. Safety first - we want you to enjoy more summers to come.

No Fergus Falls, The Magazine would be complete without Sandra and Daniel Thimgan sharing some wonderful new recipes – this issue is no different with “All we are saying is give peas a chance,” located on pages 22 and 23.

Until next issue, enjoy the summer, wfamily and friends.

Fergus Falls the Magazine welcomes your story suggestions. Please email zach.stich@ fergusfallsjournal.com or deb.erickson@fergusfallsjournal.com - or visit our Facebook page.

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THE T.L.C 34 KEEPING TRADITION ALIVE 40 IF WALLS COULD TALK

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Missy Hermes works for Otter Tail County Historical Society as museum educator.

She and her husband, Paul, have two sons.

Katrina Mouser enjoys sorting through the evidence to help the public understand nutrition more clearly. She and her husband and four children live on a farm outside Fergus Falls, raising pastured pigs and grass fed lambs.

on the cover Cousins Luci and Cece Luci take the family paddle boat out for a quick ride. The two cousins are part of the Peterson family who is featured in this edition of the Fergus Falls The Magazine for their annual lake vacation.

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FAMILY FUN A day on the lake T.L.C. Tiny Little Cabin

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE WOMEN IN HISTORY WISE WIVES WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRITION COMING ATTRACTIONS WHY I LOVE FERGUS FALLS

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When you suggest one of these new vegetable choices to your family, they will say, “Yes, PEAS!” and your answer will be, “No problem, it’s Easy Peasy!” Enjoy these recipes and the bounty of the area’s summer gardens and Farmers’ Markets.

Sandra Thimgan enjoys life on Silver Lake with her husband, Dan, her food photographer, and taste tester.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE SummerFest The Fergus Falls SummerFest drew in a great crowd of people from the community and surrounding area for a weekend of fun. Activities included rock-wall climbing, taking a ride in a helicopter, listening to live music, crafts, enjoying fresh food from vendors and much more. This local celebration brought fun for all ages and businesses in the area get to show off their talent and share their skills in booths throughout Kirkbride Park.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE Perham Turtle Fest With some slow moving friends, Perham Turtle Fest took place in Perham June 13-17. Among the usual events, including turtle races, the festival saw community members and travelers visit the East Otter Tail County city for plenty of fun, food and excitement.

Matt Johnson flips pancakes at the Perham Fire Department.

Dru Marthaler, 6, gets her face painted. Tiffany Wheelright of The Painted Turtle provided face painting for the carnival.

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n COMMUNITY SCENE New York Mills Lundmania Summer Celebration/ Fish House Festival If you haven’t got the fishing craze living in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you better drop a line. New York Mills held both it’s Fish House Festival and Lundmania July 6. The Fish House Festival welcomed those in attendance to the Wildlife Art and Decoy Show from the morning into the early afternoon before kicking off fun in the streets, games, food and drinks, live music and youth decoy painting.

Lundmania drew quite a few anglers to Otter Tail Lake for a day of fishing walleye during the annual fishing tournament.

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Cheryl Bannes was one of many artist to take part in decorating two handmade Ron Hamm spear houses.

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Two souls with but a single thought; two hearts that beat as one.

– Friedrich Halm

Aaron Mark Lee and Kali Paige Klath announce their engagement. The wedding is set for Oct. 6 in Fargo.

Beth Buchholz and Donald Caughey were married on June 30, 2018, in Fergus Falls.

Landon Link and Michelle Seidel of Battle Lake were married Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Heifort residence.

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Eric Donahue Anderson and Cierra Loreen Bartol-Byers announce their engagement.

A May 11, 2019, wedding is planned at Cross Lake.

Nicole Watson and Adam Peasley were wed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls on June 30, 2018.

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From floaties to yard games, outdoor furniture to grilling essentials, these stores have what you need to complete your “life at the lake.”

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Enjoy your summer at the lake with the EastPoint Sports 6-Player Croquet Set. This set is a must have for your next BBQ! Mills Fleet Farm • Fergus Falls • $39.95

The ultimate solution for patio & deck cooking needs.

Perfect for cooking everything from steak to vegetables.

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These glow-in-the-dark extendable forks are a great companion for toasting S’mores or hotdogs over an open fire.

Home Depot • Fergus Falls • $8.81

4-Piece Tool Set , easy to use and clean up so you can treat your food right and grill like a pro.

Mills Fleet Farm • Fergus Falls • $29.99

End your perfect fishing day with perfect grilled fish using Charcoal Companion’s Triple-Fish Grill Basket.

It holds up to three fish in place with a slip ring and the nonstickcoated surface keeps fish from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

Home Depot • Fergus Falls • $9.97 Float with your legs dangling in the water, or stretch them out on the folding inflatable legrest. There’s a cup holder for your cool drink and a zippered storage compartment for sun tan lotion and other necessities.

Mills Fleet Farm • Fergus Falls • $79.95

Bean bag toss with a challenging twist!

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‘Dark & Stormy’ perfect drink for a sunny day Review by Deb Erickson With hot and humid weather predicted and a houseful of company who truly honor happy hour, my thoughts turned to a fun deck drink that could be easily made in advance. While not much of a spirits fan, the slushy, icy drinks do appeal. A quick online search turned up a drink that combined some of my favorite flavors, ginger and lime - along with rum - which is about the only “hard” liquor my tastebuds will tolerate.

For those not familiar with ginger beer, it is alcohol free. The Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew has 26 grams of fresh ginger root for a strong bite. Ingredients include sparkling filtered water (sweetened by a blend of raw cane sugar, pineapple juice from concentrate and honey), fresh ginger root, lemon and lime juices from concentrate and spices. It is free of preservatives, caffeine, gluten and GMOs. When former CEO Chris Reed first decided to create a ginger beverage made with fresh ginger in 1987, he went to UCLA library, pre-internet, to research into the early formulas for soft drinks. He figured if he went back far enough in time he would find recipes that worked with real ingredients. He stumbled upon a book from the 1780s, before the first bottling plants even existed, that discussed brewing sodas from whole roots, spices and fruit juices in the kitchen. These early soft drinks, besides being delicious, were also used as herbal tonics. After two years of much trial and error, Reed’s Original Ginger Brew was ready to launch.

So what is the difference between ginger ale and ginger beer?

Ginger beer is brewed (fermented) while ginger ale is carbonated water that’s been flavored with ginger. Today’s brewed ginger beers are categorized as non-alcoholic drinks because their alcohol content is less than 0.5 percent, which meets FDA requirements. Since ginger beers are naturally fermented, they have less carbonation and often develop a beer-like head when poured into a glass. Some ginger beers are sold unfiltered and appear cloudy, so it’s recommended the bottle be inverted before drinking to reincorporate any separation.

However, the difference isn’t so clear cut anymore. Many small soda companies like Reed’s naturally brew both their ginger beers and ginger ales. And some large-scale soda companies that still produce ginger beer actually make it by adding a stronger ginger flavor to carbonated water. So really the difference becomes merely one of taste.

Reed’s ginger beer can be purchased at The Market in Fergus Falls.

FROZEN DARK & STORMY 1 bottle ginger beer 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or chopped

Juice of 1 lime 2 cups ice 4 ounces dark rum

In a blender, blend first 4 ingredients until smooth.

Divide among 2 glasses and float 2 ounces dark rum on top of each.

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All we are saying is

Give Peas a Chance

By Sandra Thimgan

Photos by Daniel Thimgan

Green peas? Do you think of them rolling around your plate, falling on the floor, or trying to balance them on a knife as a kid? Or do you anticipate strolling through the garden, taking one of the pea pods off the vine, pulling the string, popping the pod open with your thumb, taking the peas out, and presto, the taste of summer is in your mouth. The green pea is one of the most overlooked sources of plant-based protein around, and these little powerhouses of nutrition are full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory phytonutrients — lucky for us — Minnesota moved into 1st place for green pea production in the U.S in 2017.

That’s even more reason to try some new ways to just “give peas a chance.”

Pea Pesto

Pea Pesto Light, refreshing and colorful as an appetizer or an entree.

12 ounces frozen green peas 8-10 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Defrost the peas under warm running water. Place the garlic and mint in a food processor, pulse until finely chopped. Add the peas, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse a few times until a paste is formed. Peas should be chopped into fine pieces, but not completely smooth. Taste, season with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted ciabatta, French baguette or serve tossed with freshly cooked pasta (penne or fusilli).

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Green Pea Pancakes

Green Pea Pancakes

A savory and colorful breakfast or light lunch.

12 ounces (about 2 cups), fresh or frozen/ thawed peas 1 egg 1 - 2 tablespoons flour Lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil Blanch peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and cool under cold running water.

Set 1/3 of the peas aside and puree the remaining peas in a food processor with the egg. The mixture should be smooth. If needed, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.

Place the puree in a bowl and whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, and the reserved whole peas. The mixture should have the consistency of pancake batter. Adjust the amount of flour accordingly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry pancakes using 1/4 cup measure for each. Avoid crowding the pancakes. Cook gently, about 3 minutes per side, until slightly browned. Put the fried pancakes on a cooling rack until all batter is used. Makes 6, 3-inch pancakes (they can be made ahead and reheated).

Serving suggestion: Top warm pea pancakes with smoked salmon and squeeze fresh lemon juice over it. Place a basted egg on top of the salmon. Serve immediately.

Minty Peas and Onions

Minty Peas and Onions A versatile side dish for meats, fish or chicken.

1 cup pearl onions, canned or frozen/thawed 5-6 crimini or white mushrooms, sliced 1-2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup green peas, frozen 6-8 mint leaves, rolled/sliced thinly Sauté onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add frozen peas, cover and remove from heat.

Reheat to serve, adding the mint just before serving.

(This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated, but don’t add the mint until you serve.)

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Reading can take you places

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A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end.

You live several lives while reading.

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William Styron, Conversations with William Styron

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his summer, the Fergus Falls Public Library invites you to celebrate and explore the many ways reading can take you everywhere. Most of us will never be able to travel to all of the places we yearn to go.

And even if we are able to make it to every destination on our bucket lists, in spite of technological advances, we’re still unable to time travel, truly walk a mile in another person’s shoes, or experience the multiple careers, hobbies, etc. we are interested in.

Luckily, the power of reading can take us everywhere, including out-of-this-world into places like Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. We asked readers to recommend books that have taken them places, changing their lives along the way. Here’s what they said:

Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried” is an amalgamation of short shorts written in a semiautobiographical style. It chronicles a Vietnam-era soldier and his journey through story that blends what happened and what seemed to happen while setting the political powder keg of that era aside.

An internal struggle of the relationship of time and truth and invention. What happened in the moment and how time changes the perspective of the individual. This was the first book that grabbed me and shook me in a way I had never been affected by a piece of literature before. It was the perfect way to bring me to the reality that everyone has invisible baggage we carry and that has a story, and that story evolves with time.

– Rob Rogholt

THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

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HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE

by J.K. Rowling

BLACK ELK SPEAKS

by John G. Neihardt

The book that has made an impact on my life is “Black Elk Speaks” by John G. Neihardt. Nicholas Black Elk was an Oglala Lakota medicine man (1863-1950) who led his people during the end of the 19th century. This book is a deep classic, which provides a glimpse of a tumultuous time when Oglala Lakota rituals clashed with westward expansion. This book is rich in historical depictions of the Battle of Little Big Horn, Wounded Knee and vivid depictions of the Oglala Ghost Dance. The author explores the spiritual representation (visions) between mankind and Mother Earth held sacred by the Oglala people. These stories will provide a unique perspective to the reader who enjoys historical literature and wants to take an adventure into the past. This is a real life Native American historical depiction by the one who lived it. Take a trip this summer back to this not so distant past.

– Mike Hartwell

BEARTOWN

by Fredrick Backman I recently began reading more fiction again. I had become more of a nonfiction reader as of late. Reading “Beartown” reminded me of the power of fiction. A deeply engrossing novel with complex, relatable characters; this one made me contemplate life, relationships and the meaning of it all, as the best books do.

– Erin Smith

I will never forget opening “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at age 11 – what a fortuitous age to be for its release.

My grandmother had sent it to me, and it was clear to me from the first page that this was a magical book. My family went on a hike and I sat on a fence at the trail head devouring it, not willing to put it down for more than a moment. I’ve always been a reader, but this is the book I remember most powerfully as opening my mind and transporting me to another world. Since then it has created generations of readers. Thank you, J. K. Rowling, for opening up the world of books to so many. When you love to read, you can go anywhere.

– Katelyn Boyer

BEING MORTAL

by Atul Gawande One of the most important and readable books I’ve read, just reading the preface of “Being Mortal” blew the door open on my perspectives about end-oflife care. Gawande looks at the progression of medicine as well as current nursing home practices and how they interact with a life well lived. As a librarian, I don’t say this lightly: buy, don’t borrow, this book, and then get a copy for everyone you know.

– Katelyn Boyer

ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY

by Neil deGrasse Tyson In my humble opinion the best adventure book of this summer is “Astrophysics For People in a Hurry”,

by Neil deGrasse Tyson. This book was the most exciting thing I’ve read in years. Maybe ever. It’s an easy read despite the title – you can’t put it down.

– Warren Lowe

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The Lake From May to September, everyone seems to pack up their belongings to head to one giant body of water to enjoy some fun in the sun. Where is this singular enormous lake, you might ask?

It doesn’t exist. But, Otter Tail County is home to more than 1,000 individual lakes, so really, “the lake” is everywhere.

With the heat reaching a fever pitch and the humidity causing perspiration at every turn, sometimes you just want to head out to the lake for some rest and relaxation.

Swimming, boating, fishing and enjoying the lakeside view are just a handful of things that you can do in the summer months. We spent a day with a family that not only uses their lake cabin for all these things, but as a gathering place that keeps a longstanding family 26 • FERGUS FALLS • SUMMER 2018

tradition going. Some of the best parts of being together is the love and — the pranks — as you find out in our feature story.

When you are done enjoying the bounties of nature and the outdoors, a retreat into a cabin or lake home for food, shelter and a place to cool off seems in order.

We take a look at two departures from the outdoors — one cozy, one large and detailed — and show how different people chose to settle in after a day at the lake.

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Lake life in the T.L.C.

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The Lekang’s “Tiny Little Cabin” is the perfect fit Last year, Paul and Laurie Lekang were looking for a lake cabin fit for visiting family and friends to enjoy. They’d done plenty of searching and visited lots with various accommodations. Nothing felt quite right.

“We were looking for something we could use either for ourselves, but more for our family,” Laurie said. “When we get a lot of people it would be nice to have someplace better than the floor.”

Then, while they were driving by The Lodge on Otter Tail Lake, about 10 minutes from their home near Phelps Mill, they saw a sign. The little cabins at The Lodge were for sale.

Various sizes and upgrades, there was plenty to choose from.

Being constructed for renting, The Lodge seemed to be the perfect opportunity to serve their needs and rent out a space when they weren’t using it.

“When our realtor found out we were thinking of doing this she really put the skids on that and then she found out the arrangement they had set up and she said ‘Yeah, I really think this would work for you guys,’ ” Laurie said.

After looking at several of the cabins, they decided lucky

number seven would be theirs. After purchasing it, the work began, with the couple making improvements little by little.

“We got it ready for the spring and my sister and brother-inlaw did stay here and were nice enough to even bring some hostas for the landscape,” Paul said. “Our

Top: Paul and Laurie Lekang. Above: The cozy and comfortable living area of Lekang’s Tiny Little Cabin.

Previous page: Paul and Laurie Lekang in front of Cabin No. 7, which they recently purchased and plan to enjoy as a family and also rent out.

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plan is, the first year especially, to rent it out as much as possible and then backfill with family just to figure out what the lay of the land is.”

The Lodge on Otter Tail Lake helps the cabin owners with rental scheduling, giving the property another perk for the Lekangs.

Each cabin was built to have have a view of the lake, with Cabin 7 being no exception. A few steps out the front door is a large playground, perfect for visiting kiddos.

“We wake up and it’s such a large lake, you can hear everything. It’s almost like being next to an ocean,” Laurie said.

At The Lodge, visitors and renters can rent boats, pontoons, beach toys, rafts and even a giant castle for the kids to play with on the expansive shoreline.

“There’s got to be a couple hundred feet of shoreline. There’s no way a person could have this much shoreline on their own,” Paul said.

The beach was a huge selling point for the cabin.

The large amount of shoreline was a definite selling point for Paul and Laurie Lekang when considering buying their cabin at the resort.

“It’s almost like being next to an ocean.”

– Laurie Lekang “The lake that we live on doesn’t have a really good swimming beach, so when Paul tried to talk me into this, the way he got me was saying we could take the grandkids out here and swim,” Laurie said.

The first time their little 3-year-old grandson came to visit the place, he walked in and said, “Oh, this is such a tiny little cabin.”

From then on, the family decided to refer to it as the Tiny Little Cabin — TLC for short.

They’re thankful for Paul and Deb Ness, owners of The Lodge, for all the heavy lifting they’d done on the cabin before the Lekangs purchased it. The exterior work included a new roof and inside they vaulted all the ceilings, making the little space appear much larger with the high ceilings and woodwork.

It just left interior work for Paul to accomplish, the biggest challenge being the new flooring.

The location of the T.L.C. has also been prime for Paul and Laurie as well as cabin rentals.

The playgound has been a favorite attraction for Paul and Laurie Lekang’s grandchildren and is just a few steps from the front door of their cabin.

The Lekangs put out a guest book of sorts for future renters of their cabin on Otter Tail. They hope visitors record their adventures here.

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“There’s Zorbaz, Beach Bums, and the people who had just stayed here spent a lot of time in Battle Lake which is just 10 minutes away I think. So that’s been pretty cool,” Laurie said.

The TLC has been the perfect choice for Paul and Laurie, knowing Paul’s expertise would be best suited for a smaller space. For others who might be thinking of buying a lake place, Paul has some advice.

“Make sure that you get something that’s within your wheelhouse, unless you want to contract the work out. If you’re looking for renting like us, then you need to know what the renters would want.

In our case, that’s the beach and the great fishing,” Paul said. “If another person said all they want is a nice, quiet place that’s secluded, that wouldn’t be this. You have to know what you want.”

With the TLC also came the community of new owners of the cabins. There are some who live there full time half time, or rent out their cabins.

“Earlier, we had a meeting with as many that could come and the owners. It was the first time we’d met several of them, and they’re just all nice people,” Paul said.

For more information on renting out the TLC, contact Paul and Laurie at paul.lekang@yahoo.com, The Lodge at yourresort@prtel.com or 218-495-2468 or visit The Lodge’s website at yourresort.com.

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At The Lodge on Otter Tail, Paul and Laurie Lekang or renters of their cabin can enjoy the outdoor spaces near the beach and behind the office on the grounds.

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KEEPING TRADITION ALIVE Family cabin centerpiece of summer fun Story and photos by Emily Carlson

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ooted in tradition and surrounded by family, the Peterson family cabin has brought generations back together each year for the Fourth of July week. From coffee in the morning to swimming at sunset, the joy of being together as a family has lived on through the years. A peek into a day at the Long Lake cabin with the Peterson family revealed a plethora of relaxation, joy and laughter.

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Luci (left) and Cece (right) just learned how to use the paddle boat this year and are loving their new mode of transportation.

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The cousins venture out for some morning fishing. Pictured left to right: Luci, Cece, Vaughn and Easton.

Upon arriving at the welcoming cabin on Long Lake north of Fergus Falls, the majority of the family was already awake and snacking on some fresh fruit. Vaughn had already been up fishing during the morning and had caught two large mouth bass. A successful morning by most standards.

Family present was grandma and grandpa Mary and Glen; Candyce with her two children Olivia, 12, and Luci, 8; and Steve and Amie with their children Easton, 13, Vaughn, 11, and Cece, 8. The cabin has been in the family for about 59 years and has seen a multitude of generations come through its doors.

As the family gathered around some morning snacks and coffee, the sun was shining and the lake was beckoning them to come out. The kids fastened their life jackets on and it was off to the water in the family pontoon. First on the activities for the day? Some good old fashioned fishing.

In the short time they were out, two fish were caught.

Easton reeled in a Northern pike and Vaughn caught another bass. The fishing poles were set aside after awhile and it was off to the water for some tubing, paddle boat riding and standup paddle (SUP) boarding.

While most of the activities center around the lake, that’s not Vaughn holds up his catch, a sizable large mouth bass!

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Vaughn somehow still managed to crack a smile while he was on the tube. (“Wow” tube company is owned by a family member.)

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to say there isn’t any horsing around amongst family.

What better way to mess with your family than a prank war? As mischievous minds plot together, the pranks of earlier in the week were remembered. Fake worms being placed in people’s beds, frosting from the center of an Oreo being replaced by toothpaste and the classic switch of ketchup and mustard in the shampoo and conditioner bottles make for plenty of laughs and fond memories.

As the years pass by, certain traditions have stuck around. These include going around with grandpa in a wagon, early years allowed for all of the cousins to fit and later years with maybe only one or two, to pick wildflowers. The flowers are then used to create Fourth of July centerpieces for the cabin and gifts for moms.

The family also ventures out for a visit each year to Granny’s Pantry in Battle Lake and Zorbaz on Ottertail Lake. Leaving the cabin is a rare occasion as Steve put it, “The only time we leave is when we need ice, bait or an in-town shower.”

“The only time we leave is when we need ice, bait or an in-town shower.”

– Steve When asked what their favorite part of coming to the cabin was, each of the cousins remarked with various yet similar answers. Many of the kids responded with Maui mat, kayaking, paddleboarding, paddleboat, going to the pontoon sandbar, tubing, swimming, and fishing.

Even the adults remarked that being about to get up and choose any activity they want to do, such as going on a tandem bike ride around the lake, is one of the highlights of the week.

However, one theme that rang out in every family member’s response was the ability for everyone to get together as a family annually. It is clear that coming to the cabin is not just about getting a tan or driving around on the pontoon. What is most important and what brings everyone back each year is the delight in being together with family for one whole week of the year. This has continued to bring generations back to the family cabin and this is what will continue the tradition in the future.

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Olivia takes the paddle board out at her family’s lake cabin.

Vaughn grabs a giant load of beach towels to take out on the pontoon for a day on the lake.

Easton putts a golf ball into their homemade miniature golf course made out of red Solo cups.

Cece and Luci chat as they ride out together on the paddle boat.

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If walls could talk Otter Tail Lake cabin built with attention to detail, personal inspiration.

Story and photos by Kristin Goosen

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riving along Highway 78, you’ll see trees, lakes and beautiful homes. Nestled along the shoreline of Otter Tail Lake and just a few miles outside of the city of Ottertail, Lianne Rockstad’s cabin stands. Co-owner of the four season home on the lake, Rockstad’s life story can be found within the cabin’s walls.

Twenty years ago, Rockstad was looking for a larger body of water than Prairie Lake and happened upon a piece of property on Otter Tail Lake.

“I was interested in coming to look at it, and I bought it immediately,” Rockstad said.

While the existing cabin was lovely, there was no way to get the modern amenities like a garage and laundry room into the space economically and efficiently while still being in line with the regulations and permitting. So, the only way to go seemed to be to build new.

“Permitting is good because it keeps the quality of the lake at a state where it’s beneficial for all. I’d

rather have the rules,” Rockstad said, happy to abide by the powers that be even if it meant building a home from the ground up.

Part of the property’s draw was its amount of trees, large and mature in several varieties. Big oaks adorn the land. Unfortunately, in June of 2005, a storm tore through and downed or damaged several of land’s trees.

Walking into the open and airy living room space from the front entrance, guests are greeted by a sizable armoire made of maple, oak and ash.

“So this is a product of the property,” Rockstad said. Pine Mill Furniture in Ottertail had taken her

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The interior of Lianne Rockstad’s lake home is full of earthy tones and accented with bright pieces of art, a nod to her past as an art gallery owner. Provided.

trees and created a piece of art from the wreckage.

Another draw to the property is the natural beauty that comes with the setting of the sun each day.

“One of the highlights of living on the east side of Otter Tail Lake is you get the great sunsets. That’s probably the best benefit of this side of the lake,” Rockstad.

When building, Rockstad knew she wanted the home to be situated toward the back of the lot, leaving a large yard on the side of the water for the kids to play ball.

“I didn’t want to go up where when my neighbors look at the sunset they’re catching the corners of this house. The way everybody has built right here, when you look out from your own home, your yard and the sunset is all you’re seeing. Everybody was very conscientious of that,” Rockstad said.

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An aerial view of the living area of the cabin highlights the gallery-style nitches and open floorplan. Provided

Rockstad took great care with everything when building the home, from the location on the lot to the local businesses she used during the construction.

“That’s my personal philosophy because part of my career history, I was in the art gallery business. Being a small retailer myself, you understand the importance of community and retail in a small community. And Ottertail is just thriving – it’s a community that’s growing,” Rockstad said.

With her art gallery background, walking into Rockstad’s home feels almost like you’re walking into an art exhibit for all of her favorite artists.

The focal point in the main living space is the fireplace created by Alex Brick & Stone of Alexandria, but the artwork surrounding it in their own encased niches take center stage. Calvin Deruyter, a Minneapolis artist with a summer studio on Lake Christina near Evansville, is one of Rockstad’s favorites and his work can be seen throughout the home, adding color and movement throughout the spaces.

The countertops were chosen for their resemblance to Alaskan salmon.

“Being a small retailer myself, you understand the importance of community...”

– Lianne Rockstad “I’m an art addict, really, which is interesting. When I went to high school we didn’t even have art as a subject, but I did my student teaching in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and I was exposed to Robert Bateman, a Canadian artist, and the second I saw his work I got hooked,” Rockstad said.

Her love for showcasing fine art has made the home on the lake a space where a person can have their own personal gallery on display.

Bill Tweten, Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer from Fargo, added his artistic vision to the home as well.

“He was fabulous. Actually, there are other gals in the neighborhood who used him as well and none of us knew until we got to visiting that individually we had all used him. So I quickly became a fan of Bill Tweten. Bill did both the kitchen and the bathrooms,” Rockstad said.

The countertops in the kitchen are a bit unique and unusual, reminiscent of a salmon. After graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead, Rockstad went to work in Alaska, where she went salmon fishing often.

JLG were the architects for the home, creating spaces

The seating area outside the master bedroom at the cabin on Otter Tail Lake has a view of the sunrise.

The master bedroom has an open floorplan with views all around.

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The kitchen was designed by Bill Tweten, who was brought in for many homes along Otter Tail Lake. The countertops were chosen because the had a resemblance to the salmon Lianne Rockstad fishes for up in Alaska, where she began her career along the pipeline after graduating from MSUM. within spaces and allowing for Rockstad’s creativity to come through with the design elements with the help of the experts involved.

The house has Scandinavian features throughout, as well, with the vents being customized to include the Norwegian flag and rows that signify the crops grown in North Dakota, where the other part of Rockstad’s life is in Walcott, North Dakota, on the family farm.

A barrel ceiling, made sturdy and aesthetically, is one of the main Scandinavian features of the home.

There are two pieces of stained glass in the home that hold within them Rockstad’s life story, the first being on the main floor beneath the barrel ceiling.

Norway, Sweden and Germany on the right side with a special marker for Oslo with a blue expanse leading over to Minnesota and North Dakota.

The artist is Lisa Anderson of Walcott, and she also worked on the pane of glass upstairs as well. That one depicts her career in Alaska. It begins in Prudhoe Bay and creates the 44 • FERGUS FALLS • SUMMER 2018

Trans-Alaska Pipeline with special markers dictating the places Rockstad spent time working. The line ends in Homer, Alaska, signified by an earring whose match is located at the top in Prudhoe. The earrings belonged to Rockstad’s mother.

The guest room, with its own private patio, was meant for her mother. It’s an exact replica of the room in the old house.

As with all the rooms facing the water, there is a full view.

Throughout the home, one will find a room with a bookshelf and a Scandinavian-inspired ship ladder that leads into the ceiling, a quick look will reveal the expansive room with bunk beds for the kids to enjoy. Almost like an indoor treehouse, the nearly-hidden room lends itself to be a retreat away from the adults.

A better-hidden room can be found only by the home’s next inhabitants, a secret hideaway Rockstad calls her “Nancy Drew Room.”

“I had a lot of time while I was working in Alaska to plan and to think about what I wanted to do,” Rockstad said of her unique additions.

The ship ladder leads to an indoor treehouse-like space for kids to enjoy.

The ceiling entrance gives the feeling of seclusion and secrecy.

Every detail in the home was chosen with purpose, which is just the way it was meant to be.

“I’m not one of those people who rushes to buy something to have it done. I have to wait until I’ve found just the right piece,” Rockstad said.

The first-floor stained glass depicts Scandinavian hertitage meeting Midwestern roots in both North Dakota and Minnesota.

Stained glass in Lianne Rockstad’s upstairs area depicts her time spent in Alaska working along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

Award-Worthy Subcontractors • Bill Tweten, certified kitchen and bath designer, Fargo.

• Nita Langer Painting, interior painting, West Fargo.

• JLG, architects, Fargo.

• Pine Mill Furniture, foyer “storm” armoire, Ottertail.

• Renneberg Hardwood, Michigan cherry and U.S. maple, • Mill Creek Cabinets, the second floor suite glazed alder, Menagha.

Moorhead.

• Classic Wood Flooring, solid hardwood flooring installation, • Ravnik & Co., window treatments and custom draperies, Hackensack.

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• Ottertail Home Center (Hilltop Lumber), building materials • Alex Brick & Stone, fireplaces, Alexandria. and Marvin Windows and Doors, Ottertail.

• All Seasons, HVAC, Ottertail.

• Karl Thomson Painting and Staining, for finishing the mill• Geo Tech., geo wells, Perham. work, Wolverton.

• Emils Electric, electrical work, Battle Lake.

• Timber Roots, engineered trusses, Wadena.

• Neal Seeger Construction, second floor custom waterproof • Lisa Anderson, stained glass, Walcott, North Dakota. commercial deck, Detroit Lakes.

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n WOMEN IN HISTORY

Jean Dahling: She Served Sweet Freedom

By Missy Hermes

Photos courtesy Otter Tail County Historical Society

As the Fergus Falls Public Library undergoes renovation, I’m hoping that the room dedicated to a woman from Fergus Falls history is still part of the plans. Jean Dahling, remembered by many as a language arts teacher at the Fergus Falls Middle School, left a bequest to the library following her death in 2001. She had served on the Fergus Falls and Viking Library boards. I knew her as a member of AAUW, but Jean belonged to many organizations including A Center for the Arts, Concert Association, and the Otter Tail County Museum. She modeled

civic engagement and service for others.

Jean was born in 1925, the only child of Arthur and Edith (Nelson) Dahling. They ran a neighborhood store called Dahling’s Grocery and attended First Lutheran Church. Jean’s grandfather, Nels Dahling, emigrated from Sweden in 1882.

Back then the southeastern part of Fergus Falls was called “Gotland” because of all the Swedish pioneers living there.

Perhaps her father’s service in the Army in France during World War I influenced Jean’s decision to go overseas during the Korean Conflict. In 1951, she worked with other volunteers in a Red Cross center in Taegu, Korea. Called “Grey Ladies” because of their official uniform, the women served lemonade, ice water, coffee and as many as 5,000 doughnuts per day to soldiers.

On Aug. 29, 1951, The Fergus Falls Daily Journal printed a

Phil and Annette Kjalien deliver Jean Dahling an apple at the Fergus Falls Middle School. The American Legion proclaimed “Teacher Appreciation Day” as part of American Education Week and presented all the teachers in the city with an apple. This photo ran in The Daily Journal on November 20, 1982.

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Jean Dahling modeled civic engagement and service for others. letter Jean wrote to her parents describing the intense heat and her work.

The airfield is quite an exciting place to work, with planes always taking off and landing, or doing practice bombing in a river bed near the field. My job, helping the girl in charge of supplies, takes me around the field quite often getting things for the canteen, which is a large building first intended for a mess hall. There is a letter writing station, a lounge with chairs, davenports, piano, radio, etc.

Jean took up her teaching career after the war.

She had graduated from Concordia College in

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Moorhead and when she returned to Minnesota, taught English in schools throughout Minnesota before settling down in her hometown. In 1966, she and her friend Carol Leafblad made the bold decision to teach African Americans in Lowndes County, an area of Alabama experiencing civil rights upheaval. They taught through the Tuskegee Institute Community Education Program.

Just one year after passage of the Voting Rights Act, the Minnesotans were witnesses to the formation of the Black Panther Party when the Lowndes County Freedom Organization combined with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to achieve voting rights.

Jean and Carol continued to raise money for the people they had taught in Mosses, Alabama by selling bars and a cookbook titled “Sweet Freedom.” One of their goals was to open a museum documenting Lowndes County’s role in the civil rights movement. Although she didn’t live to see it, in 2006 the National Park Service opened the Lowndes County Interpretive Center, a museum that “celebrates and interprets the people and events of the Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights.”

In 1987, the Fergus Falls Education Association named Jean Dahling “Teacher of the Year.” It’s not an exaggeration to say those of us that knew her were blessed by her devotion to sweet freedom.

Nels Dahling, Jean’s grandfather. This photo was taken as part of a circa 1920 series documenting all citizens of Fergus Falls over the age of 50.

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Jean Dahling serves lemonade to servicemen in Taegu, Korea, in 1951.

She is wearing an Army nurse’s slacks and blouse. The Red Cross volunteers often served 75 gallons of lemonade per day.

Jean’s father, Arthur Dahling, from the book “Otter Tail County in the World War” published by the Lundeen Company in 1919.

Jean Dahling’s paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nels Dahling (Emma) came to Fergus Falls from Sweden in 1882.

n WISE WIVES

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Practices to Help Your Marriage Thrive This Summer

1. CHANGE IT UP Recently I said to my husband, “We need to get out of the house and do something.” Comfort and routine can feel nice and are at times essential, however, it can also create lack of excitement. Even a small change in routine can bring feelings of fun to a marriage. For example, instead of eating dinner at the dinner table tonight, eat dinner at the dinner table by candlelight. Eat outside. Grab a blanket and have an impromptu picnic. Be creative in how you think about your normal day and find ways to get creative and change something up to create some unexpected fun!

2. USE WHAT YOU HAVE Our phones have become a crucial part of our day, and many couples find that they distract a couple from connecting.

Why not try to use your phone to benefit your marriage, by sending affirming texts to your spouse? Use your alarm and remind yourself to send ‘fun’ messages throughout the day.

3. PRACTICE SAYING “YES” For a long time I felt like a Debbie Downer (no offense to the many Debbies I know and love) in my marriage! Somehow I become negative and my attitude was poor about most everything. I then had a mentor explain how her challenge as a parent was to say “Yes” for one day to anything her kids asked.

And it dawned on me - what if I did this in my marriage? I could ask for the Holy Spirit to give me discernment and instead of barking off a comment I could warmly respond with a “Sure, OK, yes.” So I tried. And wouldn’t you know, my husband responded immediately and it brought us closer together.

Just try it - be open, ask the Lord for a renewed heart and attitude, and see what happens when you say yes!

4. EAT SOME ICE CREAM Putting aside the fact that my love for ice cream is extremely high, even science tells us that ice cream helps with our mood! According to research, eating ice cream causes both a physical and emotional response! Pair ice cream with the next point and it’s even better!

By Amanda Davison 5. READ By far my favorite marriage book out there is “You And Me Forever: Marriage In Light Of Eternity,” by Lisa and Francis Chan. Don’t wait, order it and take in the wisdom and it’ll transform your perspective on your marriage!

6. RELEASE THE YUCK If you truly want a strong marriage, we’ve got to choose to let yuck go. The enemy wants you to focus on all the things your husband does to annoy you. But do not think on these things, as they will eat away at your marriage. New alert - we are all a mess. We are all born a sinner.

Humility is the key, always - so just release the yuck. *If you are in a marriage that is abusive, where there is unrepentant or ongoing sin, or has patterns of dysfunction, please seek counseling!

“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” -James 4:6 7. JUST DO THE THING The one thing couples have a difficult time with is praying together. Although many couples want to pray together, they don’t. Because it is an intimate act of uniting with God, it’s no wonder we have some feelings going on inside it’s POWERFUL! One thing is for certain and that’s that the enemy wants to KEEP YOU from praying together because it is so powerful. So just do the thing! It doesn’t have to be beautiful. Just lay your hand on your spouses hand and pray: “Jesus, we love you. Amen.”

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n WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRITION

Learn to CookWell Somehow over the past 100 years, cooking has gone from being vital for existence to a hobby, or even a dreaded activity. People are cooking less due to a lack of time, desire or in many cases, simply because they don’t know how. If you don’t learn from your parents, or have an innate desire to learn, where do you hone these cooking skills?

Cookbooks are full of helpful information, but most people find it is hard to learn to cook from just reading a recipe. There are so many details to a recipe, many of which set you up for success or disaster! It is much easier to learn by cooking with others, which is why modeling to and involving children in the kitchen is so important.

By Katrina Mouser Photos by Mathew Holding Eagle

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The Fergus Falls YMCA has a vision of helping people in our community learn to cook - and how to cook healthy! They are hosting a healthy cooking series called CookWell, where they have partnered with chefs from local restaurants who participate in Eat Well, a healthy restaurant initiative funded by PartnerSHIP 4 Health. Local chefs take turns teaching from the Y’s commercial kitchen where participants meet the chefs, help make a meal, and get to eat it together!

Tessa Schierer and Lissa Pevestorf from Union Pizza & Brewing Co. kicked off the first class in the CookWell series on May 22.

In addition to wood-fired pizza, they offer wonderful salads daily at their restaurant in downtown Fergus Falls. They shared their recipes for roasted sweet potato farro salad and jalapeno mint dressed cantaloupe with 12 participants, three of whom were kids!

Tessa and Lissa had the participants help chop onions, peel and cube sweet potatoes, cut up cantaloupe, and mix up salad dressings. In addition to sharing additional salad dressing recipes, they also offered several kitchen tips they use at the restaurant.

One of the class participants, Kim Imdieke, found the class very informative and said, “I really enjoyed trying some new Union Pizza co-owner, Tessa Schierer, gives recipe tips to attendees at the YMCA nutrition event. foods and the hands-on approach to the class.” Several of the participants had never tional supplies) and are about 1 ½ hours long. Each class will heard of farro, an ancient grain, or tasted a showcase one or more recipes from their restaurants, and parsweet potato. When they ate the salads together, they were all amazed at how tasty and satisfying the meal was. Tessa stated ticipants will gain several other general cooking tips from the chefs as well! that as the teacher she found herself enjoying the social learnWe are also lucky to have some other options in our area for ing environment of the class, learning new things from some cooking classes. Check out Community Education flyers to of the participants as they worked together. find cooking classes with a variety of topics taught by local The Y plans to host the cooking classes on a bimonthly caterers, teachers, dietitians or chefs! basis. Classes are $5/person (some may be more for addi-

Back row from left to right: Laura Rader, Jean Reinertson, Catherine Walz, Diane Duenow, Lissa Pevestorf, Tessa Schierer, Ruth Dahl, Jean McKenzie. Front row: Jena Leitch, Kimberly Imdieke, Aisling Cox, Maeve Cox. SUMMER 2018 • FERGUS FALLS • 51

If attending a class doesn’t fit in your schedule, you could also consider checking out some professional online cooking classes some are free, some have a small fee: thegreatcoursesplus.com/cooking (The Everydawy Gourmet) surlatable.com/cookingclasses onlinecookingschool.com (America’s Test Kitchen) chef2chef.net/learn-to-cook/ thoughtco.com/online-cookingclasses-1098076 Sweet potatoes were peeled for the Farro Salad recipe Tessa Schierer shared with visitors.

coursera.org/learn/childnutrition Or, just “YouTube it!” Search for ‘how to cook’ or ‘basic cooking skills,’ etc. and you will find celebrity or non-celebrity cooks who simply want to share with you how easy it can be to make a meal.

Learning to cook is just like learning any other new skill. It takes practice, patience and perseverance. Figuring out what motivates you to learn is key. Once you have a few basic skills, they are indispensable and will serve you well for the rest of your life!

Participants learned hands on cooking techniques.

TO SIGN UP FOR FUTURE COOKWELL CLASSES, CALL STACEY VAUGHN AT THE YMCA AT 218-739-4489, EXT. 13.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

August THE MUSIC MAN Where: A Center for the Arts When: July 31-August 5 Time: 7:00 p.m. all dates except 2:00 p.m. August 5 Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students A Center for the Arts community theatre group presents this award winning musical by Meredith Wilson. With his fasttalking style, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the parents of River City to buy instruments and uniforms for their youngsters in order to save them, but chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City. Includes such memorial tunes like “Seventy-six Trombones,” “Gary Indiana,” “Wells Fargo Wagon,” and “Till There Was You.” For more information, visit http://fergusarts.org/.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Where: Fergus Falls When: August 7 Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand…National Night Out! Neighborhood block parties will be organized by volunteers and take place throughout Fergus Falls. The objective is simple – get to know your neighbors! The Fergus Falls Police and Fire Department members will visit too. Email us at nnoFergusFalls@gmail.com for more info and to register your party.

SENIOR CENTER CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL When: August 13 Time: 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Where: Fergus Falls Senior Center Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-10, children under 4 eat free.

More Info: Music by Motu, serving Underwood Lions pork chops & hot dogs for the kids.

FLEKKEFEST When: August 3-5 Where: Elbow Lake Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

More info: Come and join Elbow Lake’s Scandanavian celebration.

On Friday, events such as a snoose box hunt, whist tournament and a kid’s coin dig. Music from The Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboys at 5 p.m. Saturday: 5K walk/run and 1K kids’ fun run, softball tournament. Arts, crafts and music will continue. Festival parade at 5 p.m.

Firemen’s street dance at 8 p.m.. Fireworks at dusk. Sunday: Lions Club fish fry at 11 a.m. For more information, visit flekkefest.net.

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September OLD TIME MUSIC AND DANCE When: September 8 Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

More info: In celebration of Otter Tail County’s 150th birthday, we’ll be holding two upcoming old time dance events with live music by the Red Herring Stringband. It’s a good time for the whole family. We’ll be calling some squares, as well as playing for couple dances, waltzes and polkas.

All dances will be taught, no previous experience necessary. Come and listen, come and dance. everyone is welcome. We’ll be at the Dalton Opera House, during the Thresher’s Reunion, and then on October 6 we’ll be playing at the Fergus Falls Eagles. The event in Dalton will starts at 2:30 p.m. after the downtown parade. The dance next month at the Eagles is at 7:00 p.m.

WISSOTA 100 When: September 12 • 5:00 p.m.

Where: I-94 Speedway More info: The region’s largest stock car dirt track races moves from Huron, SD to Fergus Falls, MN in 2018.

DUECES WILD: DUELING PIANOS When: September 22 Time: 6:30 p.m. food and beverage, 7:30 p.m. showtime, 9:00 p.m. after party.

Where: A Center For the Arts Cost: $75 reserve seating, $95 reserve seating with after party.

More Info: Its a clap along, sing along musical comedy show where the audience is always a part of the action. And no one does it better than Dave and Ted of Deuces Wild. The event is A Center for the Arts annual fall fundraiser including food and drink, silent auction and special after party. Mingle, eat, drink, bid on auction items and raise funds to support A Center for the Arts.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

WATERMELON DAY When: August 18 Where: Vining More info: Join the town of Vining as they host their annual Watermelon Day. Get your watermelon crawl on as you enjoy music, vendors and of course — watermelon! There are plenty of things to do at the festival including watching the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre as they present “Robin Hood” at 11 a.m. at the Vining Community Center. Don’t forget to stick around in the evening as the parade begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit Vining Watermelon Day’s page on Facebook.

Why I love Fergus Falls...

Mary Pettit Mary Pettit has made her home in Fergus Falls since 1994, calling it a touchstone of her past moving here.

As a realtor at Keller Williams in Fergus Falls, she has had the opportunity to help families and individuals discover the beauty of the lakes area. In her free time, she teaches dance at the Fergus Falls School of Dance.

When she isn’t showing homes, Pettit enjoys the rich arts community in the area.

What do you do for work?

I am real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Professionals and I am a dance teacher at the Fergus Falls School of Dance.

What do you do for fun?

I treasure time with my grandchildren (love having “sleepovers” at Nana’s). I also walk, practice yoga, and seek out time with family and friends.

How long have you lived in Fergus Falls?

24 years

arts help to feed the heart and soul of a community.

Also, I feel that people in Fergus Falls have caring hearts and they rally around community members in crisis.

Why did you choose to come to Fergus Falls?

My husband Bill was hired by Lake Region Healthcare in 1994 as a physician. It was a touchstone with my past when we moved here. I grew up driving through Fergus from Wahpeton en route to summer time on Otter Tail Lake and always loved the beautiful homes and flowers in people’s yards. I took dance lessons in Fergus Falls when I was in high school.

What is something about Fergus Falls that most people don’t know, but should?

I hope people recognize how fortunate we are to have an independent health care provider in Lake Region Healthcare. It is rare for a community this size to have the number of health care providers/specialists we have.

Also I feel that the level of caring on the part of our custodial staff, kitchen staff, certified nursing assistants, nurses, physician and all providers at all of our care facilities is exceptional and personal!

What do you love most about Fergus Falls?

I love that this community is enriched by the arts on so many levels. Fergus Falls School of Dance has over 220 students. The Kennedy School music program in choir, band and orchestra is thriving, A Center for the Arts does programming that brings in artists and provides opportunities for youth and adult community members. Springboard for the Arts and Kaddatz Gallery and M State also offer wonderful arts opportunities. In addition we have many area artists who contribute. The

What do you envision the future of Fergus Falls looking like?

I would like to see our community providing more employment opportunities in Fergus Falls, and attracting more young families to our community. We don’t have a choice of “staying the same”...we need to grow, embrace change and move forward. This town has potential for vibrant growth if we can work together to create and implement that vision.

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