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SEPTEMBER 2014 | Volume 5 | Issue 5
Detroit Lakes
FALL ACTIVITIES PACK FULL OF FUN TAMARAC REFUGE
50 Years of Wilderness WARM FOODS FOR
CHILLY NIGHTS
A special supplement to the AUGUST 28, 2014 issue of The Tribune
The Detroit Lakes Area Summer Scene is a magazine that is published monthly from May through September. The magazine is for the reading enjoyment of visitors as well as seasonal and year-round residents. Two additional versions of the magazine are published in the East Otter Tail Lakes and Park Rapids Areas.
INDEX CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall is upon us and not only are there activities now but this winter, too...........................
TAMARAC REFUGE
Celebrate 50 years of wilderness outdoors in the wilderness or course..............
RECIPES
Some warm recipes for a chilly fall and winter....................................................
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EVENTS
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August
(Every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the fall) Lakes area farmers market Locally grown fresh produce, local craft and health items for all to purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Tuesdays, the farmers market is set up in the Essentia Health St. Mary’s north campus parking lot, and on Saturdays, it is located in Peoples Park, located behind Zorbaz. Contact: 218-844-7322 Aug. 28 Live at the Lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Aug. 28 Group bike ride Rides on Thursday nights are social with differing paces and distances dictated by participation. Ride starts at 6 p.m. at the DL Bike Shop. Contact: Dave Langworthy, 844-5320 Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Western MN Steam Threshers Reunion Steam Engines Gas Engines! Horse Power! Pioneer Life! Home-style Meals! Spark Shows! Featuring GAAR SCOTT Engines and Foreign made gas engines. Free rides, entertainment and parking. Contact: 701-212-2034 Aug. 30 Laddies Loppet Maplelag Resort hosts the mountain bike race. Contact: 800-654-7711
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Aug. 30 Live music at the holiday beach bar & Grill Music by Q5 Band from 9 to 11 p.m. in Holiday Inn. Contact: 218-847-2121
Aug. 31 Wildlife Movie Tamarac Wildlife Refuge presents the movie ‘The Civilian Conservation Corps’ at 2 p.m. Contact: Tamarac, 847-2641
Aug. 30 Live music at richwood winery Enjoy music by Dave Rosenfeldt at Richwood Winery from 4 to 7 p.m. Contact: Richwood Winery, 844-5990
September
Aug. 30 Live music at the holiday beach bar & Grill Music by Q5 Band from 9 to 11 p.m. in Holiday Inn. Contact: 218-847-2121 Aug. 30-31 Detroit Mountain open house Come out and see what this new facility has to offer during a public open house.
Sept. 1 Women’s Only Bike Ride Join the newly formed women’s group ride. The weekly ride will begin at 5:30 p.m. from the parking lot of DL Bike Shop. No boys allowed! Contact: Bike Shop, 844-5320 Sept. 2 (Every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the fall) Lakes Area Farmers Market Locally grown fresh produce, local craft and health items for all to purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Tuesdays, the farmers market is set up in the Essentia Health St. Mary’s north campus parking lot, and on Saturdays, it is located in Peoples Park, located behind Zorbaz. Contact: 218-844-7322 DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Sept. 3 Tonic Sol-Fa Enjoy the acapella music of Tonic Sol-Fa at 7 p.m. in the Historic Holmes Theatre. Contact: 844-7469 Sept. 4 Live at the Lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Sept. 6 Dick Beardsley 1/2 marathon, relay, 5k run/walk Race categories: 1/2 Marathon, 2-person Relay, 5K, Kids Run. USATF certified; chip timing. Running garmet and medal to all participants. The 1/2 marathon course goes around Detroit Lake. There is entertainment along the course. Begin at 8 a.m. in the Pavilion. Contact: 218-844-4221 Sept. 6 Richwood Winery Grapestomp Join Richwood Winery for the annual Grapestomp. Craft and food vendors with lunch available. Prizes awarded to the best stompers and best costume. Contact: 218-844-5990 Sept. 6 Live music at the holiday beach bar & Grill Music by 8th Hour from 9 to 11 p.m. in Holiday Inn. Contact: 218-847-2121 Sept. 6 Wilderness Kayak cruise Tamarac Wildlife Refuge hosts a wilderness kayak cruise beginning at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Join a refuge ranger to explore the wilderness islands of Tamarac Lake. What is designated wilderness what does it mean for people and wildlife? Meet at the East Tamarac access with your canoe or kayak for this adventure. Life jackets are required. Contact: 847-2641
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Sept. 7 (Every Sunday) Wildlife movies Enrich your view of nature by watching the informational wildlife movies from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. Contact: 218-847-2641 Sept. 10 Brown bag lunch The Becker County Historical Society hosts a luncheon series on a historical aspect of Detroit Lakes. Noon to 1 p.m. Call before 10 a.m. to reserve a box lunch, or bring your own. Contact: 218-847-2938 Sept. 10 Cruise DL Night Bring your custom cruiser down to West Lake Drive from 4 to 8 p.m. to connect with others who have the same enthusiasm for old cars. Contact: 218-847-9202 Sept. 11 Live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439
Sept. 11 (every Thursday) Preschool Storytime The Detroit Lakes Library hosts preschool storytime from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Contact: Library, 847-2168 Sept. 11 (every thursday) Group bike ride Rides on Thursday nights are social with differing paces and distances dictated by participation. Ride starts at 6 p.m. at the DL Bike Shop. Contact: Dave Langworthy, 844-5320 Sept. 12 toast to tamarac Wine tasting fundraiser for the Friends of Tamarac. Hors d’ oeuvres, live music, games of chance and silent auction. Raffle drawing. Event is 4 to 8 p.m. at Richwood Winery. Contact: 218-847-7193 Sept. 12 Martina McBride Country singer Martina McBride performs at Shooting Star Casino, beginning at 8 p.m. Contact: 800-453-7827 FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014 | 6
UNIQUE & SPECIAL SHOPPING FOR THAT HARD TO SHOP FOR PERSON OR JUST OUT BROWSING?
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Sept. 13 Wilderness photo safari Tamarac Wildlife Refuge hosts a wilderness photo safari from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Experience autumn on the refuge through the lens of a camera. Travel by car caravan to the edge of the northern wilderness area, then take a short hike to capture images of this very interesting and diverse habitat. Bring your camera, a snack, water, good walking shoes and creativity. Contact: 847-2641 Sept. 13 Bus trip Take a bus trip to Lindbergh Home & Historic Site and Camp Ripley Museum. Bus leaves the DL Library lot. Contact: 847-2168 Sept. 13 ‘Til we meet again’ Kim Schnitzer and Vicki Marthaler have been performing together for 25 years, but Vicki and her husband are moving to Vermont now. Join the two women for a show from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in First Lutheran Church, DL, to wish Vicki well and encourage Kim as she continues in ministry without Vicki. The concert is free. Sept. 17 Amish quilting Julie Tebay will talk about Amish quilting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the DL Library. Contact: 847-2168 Sept. 18 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Sept. 19 Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd takes the stage at 8 p.m. in Shooting Star Casino. Contact: 800-453-7827 Sept. 20 Fall Festival Rummage Sales City-wide rummage sales in Frazee.
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Sept. 26 Jeff Dunham Ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham and his friends Peanut, Jose Jalapeno on a stick and Achmed the Dead Terrorist have starred in several comedy specials. Dunham performs at 8 p.m. in Shooting Star Casino. Contact: 800-453-7827 Sept. 27 North Country National Scenic Trail Day Fall Color hike Begin at North Country Trail 4.3 mile hike at Greenwater Lake SNA at 1 p.m. Contact: 218-847-1929 Sept. 27 St. Mary’s Foundation Fire & Ice Fundraiser St. Mary’s Foundation host the Fire & Ice fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight in The Fireside. Contact: 218-844-0719 Sept. 27 live music at the holiday beach bar & grill Music by Mike Holtz from 9 to 11 p.m. in Holiday Inn. Contact: 218-847-2121 Sept. 28 Wildlife movies Enrich your view of nature by watching the informational wildlife movies from 2 to 3 p.m. at Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. Contact: 218-847-2641
October
Oct. 2 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Oct. 3 hoedown for DL Imagination Library Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your hat for a fun evening to benefit the DL Imagination Library. Dinner, DJ, silent and live auctions are from 5:30 to 11 p.m. in Shorewood Pub. Contact: 218-841-2944 DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Oct. 5 Oktoberfest Enjoy the 18th Annual Oktoberfest celebration from noon to 8 p.m. in the Frazee Event Center. There will be German food, snacks and cash bar available. Bands include Leon Olsen Band and Jolly Huntsmen. Contact: 218-334-2401 Oct. 8 Brown Bag Lunch The Becker County Historical Society hosts a luncheon series on a historical aspect of Detroit Lakes. Noon to 1 p.m. Call before 10 a.m. to reserve a box lunch, or bring your own. Contact: 218-847-2938 Oct. 9-12 Oktoberfest celebration Pelican Rapids hosts four days of food, shopping, music, contests, wine and beer tasting. An annual festival to raise funds for community beautification projects. Contact: 218-731-5573
Oct. 3 DL Jaycess stag The DL Jaycees host a Stag with an evening of a meal and an opportunity to win great prizes; a number of raffles to participate in. Event is 6-10 p.m. in the DL Pavilion. Contact: Matt Boeke, 844-3756 Oct. 4 (Every Tuesday and Saturday) Lakes Area Farmers Market Locally grown fresh produce, local craft and health items for all to purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: 218-844-7322 Oct. 4 Tamarac Fall Festival Spend a day at the settlers’ cabins to celebrate Tamarac’s. Venture out on a guided refuge tour to discover Tamarac’s past while we look to the 10 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
Oct. 9 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 future. Become a refuge manager on the activity trail and learn about wildlife success stories along the way. View the Annual Photo Contest entries and vote for your favorite. Celebrate with cake in the afternoon. Lunch will be available for sale by the Friends of Tamarac. Event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: 218-847-2641 Oct. 4 Damien Home Tours Tour various homes throughout Detroit Lakes from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Contact: 218-847-3590 Oct. 5 North Country Hiking Fest: Hike for Hope Join North Country Trail for a hike through Itasca State Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: 701-388-1883
Oct. 9 Curious george Historic Holmes Theatre hosts Curious George at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45. Contact: 844-7469 Oct. 10-11 paranormal convention: Paracon 2014 Meet your favorite ghost adventurers Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Jeff Belanger, Dave Shrader and Bill Tolley; UFO Experts Stanton Freidman and Travis Walton; Crypto Expert Loren Coleman; Haunted Collector John Zaffis; Deep South Paranormal Benny Reed, Keith Ramsey, Jonathan Hodges; and Ghost Hunters Grand Wilson, Adam Berry, Amy Bruni. The event is at Shooting Star Casino. Contact: 800-313-7469 DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Oct. 11 Lifestyle expo for women There will be booths, demonstrations and information on women’s topics including health, beauty, wellness, shopping and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Holiday Inn, DL. Contact: 847-5624 Oct. 16 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Oct. 17 baked potato bar Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, with all proceeds benefiting United Way of Becker County. Come build a potato from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Boys and Girls Club. Oct. 18 Fall hike Enjoy a 4.1-mile hike from Blackbird to Pine Lake Trailhead on North Country Trail. Meet at the Pine Lake Trailhead, Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. Contact: 218-573-3243
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Oct. 18 Harvest Moon Ball The Detroit Lakes Lions host the Harvest Moon Ball from 6:30 to 11 p.m. in the DL Pavilion. There will be social hour, dinner and dance. Contact: Lions Club members Oct. 22 Doktor Kaboom Doktor Kaboom is a one-man interactive variety show creatively mixing the marvels of scientific exploration with theatre arts. “It’s Just Rocket Science!” focuses on the scientific hurdles of space travel, combining high energy interactive comedy with an explosive line-up of science experiments that will have you erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. He performs at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45. Contact: 844-7469 Oct. 23 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Oct. 25 Sugar and Spice craft fair Homemade craft items, noon lunch, assorted bars, rolls and beverages throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Frazee Elementary School. Contact: 218-334-5071
Oct. 30 Live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Oct. 31 Halloween Bash Music by Tripwire at Holiday Beach Bar & Grill from 9 to 11 p.m. in Holiday Inn. Contact: 218-847-2121
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Nov. 6 Live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Nov. 12 Brown Bag Lunch The Becker County Historical Society hosts a luncheon series on a historical aspect of Detroit Lakes. Noon to 1 p.m. Call before 10 a.m. to reserve a box lunch, or bring your own. Contact: 218-847-2938 Nov. 13 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Nov. 20 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Nov. 20-22 Holmes Art Show Area artists display their works of art. Contact: 218-844-7469 Nov. 27 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439
December
Dec. 1 Grand Parade of lights Usher in the Christmas season with the Grand Parade of Lights down Washington Avenue. Parade Party at 5 p.m., tree lighting at 5:15 and parade at 5:30. Contact: 218-847-9202 Dec. 4 live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439
Dec. 10 Brown Bag Lunch The Becker County Historical Society hosts a luncheon series on a historical aspect of Detroit Lakes. Noon to 1 p.m. Call before 10 a.m. to reserve a box lunch, or bring your own. Contact: 218-847-2938 Dec. 11 Live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439 Dec. 18 Live at the lodge Enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Contact: 218-847-8439
Upcoming events
The fall may be over but the events sure aren’t. Don’t forget to visit Detroit Lakes and the Surrounding communities for upcoming events this winter and next summer. Just a few events you won’t want to forget to come back for include:
Street faire at the lakes The Street Faire at the Lakes is held the Friday and Saturday after Memorial weekend every year. Vendors line downtown Detroit Lakes with a variety of goods for sale. Shady hollow flea market Treasures for everyone. Vendors and boutiques open every Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. lakes area farmers market Locally grown fresh produce, local crafts and health items are available Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer and fall months. Tuesdays in the Park Enjoy live music from the area’s finest musicians every Tuesday night all summer long in the DL City Park Bandshell. Come early for the Habitat for Humanity freewill picnic. Northwest Water Carnival Ten days packed full of everything from strong man competitions to sandcastle building, pageants to chili cookoff, demo derbies to the big parade and much, much more. Held each year in mid-July, the Detroit Lakes Jaycees host the event of the summer.
Polar Fest Polar Fest takes place each February. It’s a week full of frozen fun and games including Ice Tee Golf, Freeze Your Buns Run, Polar Fest Plunge and much more. 14 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
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s summer quietly slips away, autumn starts its slow but steady progression. Eventually deciduous trees show their brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange including the Tamarack, which will be illuminated in golden needles throughout the refuge. The skies come alive with swans, geese and migratory birds starting their journey south. Spend some time in nature to rejuvenate your spirit before the frigid temperatures arrive and enjoy the beautiful tran15 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
sition of seasons. See you on the refuge where the blacktop ends and the backwoods begin!
Sanctuary now open After a busy summer of waterfowl and other wildlife raising their young, the sanctuary area is now open for visitors use. Venture onto the many trails of Tamarac to experience pure Minnesota wilderness. Beginning Sept. 1, and continuing through
February, the northern half of the refuge will be open for hiking and foraging for wild edibles. During the fall, the refuge permits hunting for small game, waterfowl and white-tailed deer. However, there are still a few areas closed. Be sure to pick up a brochure at the information kiosks located at the entrances of the refuge. To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, take a drive on the Blackbird Wildlife Drive. This five mile drive follows the edges of lakes, DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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marshes and meadows. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the twomile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest. Another option is to venture out on the new North Country Trail, which traverses 14 miles through the southern half of the refuge.
Visitor Center If you’ve got questions, our enthusiastic staff has answers. We are eager to help you make the most of your visit. Check out our interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife. Learn about the historical use of the refuge including that of the Ojibwe Indians and the European settlers. Be sure to view our large screen presentation: “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.” Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Bookshop. Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The visitor center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Visitor center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 19.
Designated wilderness allows for the highest form of land protection meaning no roads, vehicles or permanent structures are allowed. It also means no logging or mining is allowed. The benefits of this land conservation are profound: • Provide habitat for wildlife and havens for threatened species • Filter and clean the air we breathe • Protect watershed and provide clean drinking water to communities • Boost nearby economies with tourism and recreation dollars • Provide outstanding places to recreate and to escape the bustle of the modern world. The National Wildlife Refuge system is one of four federal agencies with stewardship of designated wilderness. One-fifth of all wilderness areas in the nation, approximately 20 million acres, are managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. About 90 percent of refuge system wilderness is in Alaska.
In 1976, the U.S Congress designated the Tamarac Wilderness Area. It consists of 2,180 acres lying mostly in the northwest corner of the refuge. Also included are the three islands of Tamarac Lake. Access to the wilderness in the northern part of the refuge is by foot only. This section of wilderness is part of the sanctuary area and is open September-February. Here you will find stands of mature white pines, a favorite nesting tree of bald eagles. Serene ponds created by beavers provide homes for trumpeter swans and loons. Perhaps the most iconic symbol of wilderness, the wolf, also calls this area home. The islands of Tamarac Lake are accessible year round by boat, canoe or kayak. The wilderness does not have established hiking trails and overnight camping is prohibited. With the brilliant fall colors of aspen, maple, birch and tamarack interspersed with evergreens, autumn truly is a beautiful time to experience the wilderness of Tamarac.
Celebrating 50 years of wilderness There is a special feeling of wildness about this place, Tamarac, best expressed by the eerie howl of a wolf, mournful wail of a loon, or the drumming of a ruffed grouse from deep within the forest. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act, the landmark conservation bill that created a way for Americans to protect their most pristine wildlands for future generations. The Wilderness Act created the National Wilderness Preservation System, which protects nearly 110 million acres of wilderness areas from coast to coast. The definition of wilderness is recognized as an area where “the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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For more information on Tamarac’s wilderness area go to www.wilderness.net. During the month of September, we are celebrating wilderness. Our Sunday film presentations will honor those people who tirelessly fought for and were instrumental in the creation and passage of the act including Minnesota’s own Sigurd Olson. Activities will get you out to the wilderness area.
Spirit of the Wilderness By Nancy Moulden, refuge volunteer Have you been feeling cranky and stressed lately? Are you feeling frustrated in the battle with technology that is supposed to simplify your life? Have you been having trouble concentrating on your daily tasks? If you answered yes to any of these questions it sounds like you need to take a break and get away to the wilderness. No, it doesn’t have to be a faraway wilderness, but you will have to leave your electronics behind. Just find somewhere away from human habitation, maybe the shady woods, a sunny meadow or beside 18 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
a still lake. Sit quietly until you notice the many sounds of your secluded spot that you wouldn’t ordinarily hear. Soon you will also begin to see the many signs of life that you wouldn’t ordinarily notice. When you concentrate on these things you will feel a peaceful lightness that clears your mind and makes you smile. You may be surprised at how much time has passed and how your thoughts may have solved a problem you’ve been wrestling with for awhile. You probably will be reluctant to leave your special spot and join the rest of the world again but you can keep that spirit of the wilderness inside you. Then you can immerse yourself in that feeling, remembering it to help you through darker times. When the opportunity arises you can visit that spot again to take a break, as well as notice how it changes at different times of the year. Sometimes you may want to bring a companion and share the wonders of nature that you have been observing. Teaching children to appreciate the beauty around them or convers-
ing quietly with a friend will increase your pleasure while being in your special spot. So, don’t wait! Plan to discover the spirit of the wilderness as soon as you can and then share it with others! There are many wonderful places in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to explore and enjoy. On Oct. 4, please join us to celebrate the Fall Open House. There will be tours, activities, shopping, a silent auction and delicious food to enjoy.
Fall programs and activities • Saturday Sept. 6, 10 a.m., Wilderness Kayak Cruise Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Experience the beauty of an early autumn day on the lake. Join a refuge ranger to explore the wilderness islands of Tamarac Lake. What is “designated” wilderness and what does it mean for people and wildlife? Meet at the North Tamarac access with your canoe or kayak for this adventure. Life jackets are required. • Sunday Sept. 7, 2 p.m. Movie: “Forever Wild” — To experience wilderness is to know one of this country’s greatest treasures. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
Forever Wild captures the glory of undeveloped, wild places through stunning images and the passionate tales of America’s modern wilderness heroes – volunteers who work to preserve a legacy of wilderness for all of us to enjoy, forever. Stay and find out how you can make a difference in your own backyard. Join Janice Bengtson, volunteer coordinator and learn about the many volunteer opportunities on the refuge. • Friday, Sept. 12, 4-8 p.m. Toast to Tamarac! The Friends of Tamarac invite you to their 4th annual Toast at Richwood Winery. The fundraiser will include appetizers, wine tasting, silent auction, games of chance and live music. Cost is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Profits from this event will help support the environmental education program at Tamarac which connects children with nature. Visit www.tamaracfriends.org for more information. • Saturday, Sept. 13, 2-5:30 p.m. Wilderness Photo Safari: Experience autumn on the refuge through the lens of a camera. We will travel by car caravan to the edge of the northern wilderness area. From there we will take a short hike to capture images of this very interesting and diverse habitat. As time permits, we will stop for other photo opportunities to and from the site. Bring your camera, a snack, water, good walking shoes and creativity! • Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Movie: “Green Fire; Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” This Emmy Award winning film explores the life and legacy of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold and the many ways his land ethic philosophy lives on in the work of people and organizations all over the country today. 73 min. Stay for a short presentation on his writing including passages from a Sand County Almanac and see how he has influenced wildlife management today at Tamarac. • Sunday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Movie: “The Wilderness World of Sigurd Olson” 19 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
Though not a biography in the strict sense – this film is rather a stirring montage of Olson’s life as a writer, the natural beauty that influenced his work and the role his cabin at Listening Point played in the evolution of his wilderness vision. 30 min. After the movie, enjoy a few passages from The Singing Wilderness and discover why so many people have been inspired by this conservation icon. • Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Movie: “Arctic Dance” A pioneer in the study and protection of Alaska’s rugged wilderness, Mardie Murie’s work fueled the designation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Follow her adventurous life and become inspired by this legendary conservationist. 70 min. Stay for a short presentation on Mardie’s books including passages from Wapiti Wilderness, and Two in the Far North. • Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Tamarac’s Annual Fall Festival
Wolves and Wilderness: Spend a beautiful autumn day on the refuge. Venture out on a guided tour to discover Tamarac’s diverse habitat. Discover the world of wolves with a presentation by the International Wolf Center. Follow the children’s activity trail to learn about wilderness and the critters that make it wild! View the Annual Photo Contest entries and vote for your favorite. Lunch will be available for sale by the Friends of Tamarac. • Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Movie: “The Private Life of Deer” Peek into the complex society of these smart adaptable creatures with impressive skills, senses and family lives. 50 min • Sunday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Movie: “My Life as a Turkey” This beautiful, charming, funny, sad and thought provoking film explores a rare moment when man and animal become more closely linked than nature normally allows. 50 min. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
AUTUMN SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP
WARM APPLE CINNAMON COBBLER Serves: 6 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 hours
Ingredients 4 apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup water 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup fructose (fruit sugar) 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
Serves: 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 hours Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) sour cream (optional) crushed tortilla chips (optional) Directions 1. Place the onion, chili beans, black
beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours. 2. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, water, cinnamon, cornstarch and fructose. Cook until apples are soft and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. 3. Pour the apple mixture into a casserole dish. 4. Prepare biscuit dough by combining the whole-wheat pastry flour and baking powder. Add the oil and stir until well mixed. Add the honey and buttermilk; stir with a fork until flour mixture is moist. Add additional milk if necessary. 5. Drop biscuit dough by tablespoons on top of apples. Bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm.
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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STROGANOFF Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cubed 1/8 cup margarine 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
Directions 1. Put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker; mix together and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. 2. Add cream cheese and soup, mix together and cook on high for another 1/2 hour or until heated through and warm.
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RECIPES SOUTH-OFTHE-BOARDER MAC AND CHEESE
Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Ingredients 2-1/2 cups rotini pasta 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 8 ounces American cheese, cut into cubes 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 5 green onions, sliced Directions 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
2. Combine the rotini pasta, evaporated milk, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, and chili powder in a slow cooker. 3. Cook on High, stirring twice, for 2 hours. 4. Stir tomatoes and green onions through the pasta mixture. 5. Continue cooking until the tomatoes are hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
DREAMY NIGHTTIME DRINK Serves: 1 cup Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon honey 2 drops vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon
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1. Pour milk into a microwave safe mug and place into microwave. Cook on High until the milk is very hot and begins to foam, about 3 minutes. Stir in honey and vanilla, then sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
DESSERT NACHOS Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups mini round corn tortilla chips 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut Directions 1. Preheat your oven’s broiler. 2. Combine the peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture until the peanut butter melts, about 1 minute. Place the chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl; melt the chips in the microwave, about 1 minute.
3. Arrange the tortilla chips into an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture and the melted chocolate over the chips. Scatter the marshmallows and coconut over the chips. 4. Place under preheated broiler until the marshmallows begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Recipes found at www.allrecipes.com DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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DINING GUIDE A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS DINING OPTIONS AROUND THE LAKES AREA
DETROIT LAKES AREA Bleachers Bar & Grill If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your score board, then come to Bleachers for a hat trick. Voted the best burgers in the Lakes Area, new to menu, taco grinders, philly sandwich, french fries, ALL the sports games you could ever hope to watch on their flat screen TV’s and a scenic deck overlooking Dead Shot Bay for relaxing outdoors. 1/2 price appetizers on Thursdays, Karaoke throughout the year. Don’t forget about 2-4-1 burgers every Sunday! 25807 Cty. Hwy. 22 • Detroit Lakes, MN • 218-844-6820 Callaway Liquor Store If daily drink specials, Cadillac Jack Gaming machines, Bingo and Pull Tab Tournaments plus great pizzas sound like a good time to you, then look no further than the Callaway Liquor Store! We’re closer than you think and definitely worth the 10 minute cruise up Hwy. 59. Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Hwy 59 N. • Callaway, MN • 218-375-3133 Cenex Community Coops Hot Stuff Pizza A&W If quality and convenience is what you’re looking for, then head on over to the Cenex Convenience Store located on Hwy. 34 East. Fresh made pizzas from Hot Stuff and famous A&W cheeseburgers are sure to satisfy your appetite. If you’re in a hurry, use the drive thru located on the South side of the building. 911 Hwy. 34 East • Detroit Lakes, MN • 218-847-3190 Holiday Inn When you come into the Icehouse Restaurant, the first thing you will notice is the view. Overlooking Big Detroit Lake, you will experience both sunrises and sunsets with windows from floor to ceiling and seasonal lakeside patio seating. During the cold months, we keep the fireplace lit for your comfort. If you are looking for a sports bar environment, you could select the Holiday Beach Bar & Grill, complete with 10 flat panel televisions and excellent menu. 1155 Hwy 10 East • Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-2121 • www.holidayinndl.com Hotel Shoreham Since 1910, the Hotel Shoreham has been greeting guests with lakeside beauty, fine cuisine and famous pizzas. Take a journey back in time when you step into this historical landmark for a memorable dining experience. You’ll enjoy the ambiance as much as their famous ribs, seafood, steak and pastas. 1/2 mile west of Detroit Country Club on Lake Sally. 218-847-9913 • 218-847-9894/Pizza DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
Main Street Restaurant If you want to experience one of Detroit Lakes’ ‘local hangouts’, you have to stop by Main Street Restaurant! They have been voted the “Best Breakfast in Town” and they are sure to deliver. Main Street Restaurant offers quality, homemade food and big portions at a reasonable price. Hours: Mon-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. 900 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3344 mcDONALDS The menu you love, plus so much more! Since 1955, we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed not just to live history, but create it: from drive-thru restaurants to Chicken McNuggets. www.mcminnesota.com 415 Frazee St E, Detroit Lakes, MN (218) 847-3558 Speak easy We offer a full menu of Italian and American cuisine. Nightly specials Monday through Friday. Stop in for lunch and enjoy delicious sandwiches, salads and pastas. We have something for everyone and we are the perfect choice for catering and for weddings and parties. Call or stop in today! 1100 N Shore Dr • Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-1326 speakeasyrestaurant.com THE YOGURT PLACE The Yogurt Place strives to bring you not only the finest frozen yogurts and toppings, but we also offer Gelato, Italian, Ice, and Custard. With classic frozen yogurt flavors such as Vanilla, Cheesecake, Cake Batter and new favorites like Mango, Orange Creamsicle and Twinkie, we want your taste buds to be continually excited. That’s why you can find our extensive list of frozen yogurts rotating regularly, featuring 10-15 flavors in-store, every day. We go over and above to meet everyone’s needs. We carry non-dairy, gluten-free and no sugar added varieties for those with special dietary needs. Mix in as many toppings as you like, choosing from over 20 that we have available at our exclusive topping bar. 218-844-3612 202 West Lake Drive • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
perham / ottertail BREW ALES & EATS Local, fresh and creative! Delicious sandwiches, salads, burgers and more! 24 tap beers, unique cocktails, craft beer and wine. Daily lunch specials and happy hour. Check our website for our live music schedule! Open daily at 11. 124 East Main Street, Perham 218-346-5932 www.brewalesandeats.com The Cactus The Cactus is open daily for lunch at 11. Our dinner menu is available at 5. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere. We are known for our hand cut steaks prepared over charcoal. Our menu ranges from seafood and steaks, ribs, poultry, pasta and salads to burgers, baskets and pizzas. Our full bar and wine list compliments any menu entrée. 43521 Fort Thunder Road, Perham 218-346-2554 www.thecactusperham.com The Doug Out Happy Hour Monday and Wednesday 4-6. Entertainment on weekends. Featuring Chicken and Ribs on Fridays Nights, and mouthwatering prime rib on Saturday nights. Darts, Pool, Off-Sale. Full menu and daily drink specials. 104 1st Avenue, Dent 218-758-8000 The Galaxy, Resort and Restaurant Your Lake Place Since 1945! Famous for our Broasted Chicken! Full menu restaurant open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full Bar Available! Enjoy full bar and menu on deck overlooking Star Lake mid-June through mid-August. Seven miles west of Dent on Hwy 108, ½ mile South on Cty. Hwy. 41 218-758-2841 www.galaxyresort.com Wild Oakes Grille Wild Oakes is perfect for engagement parties, groom’s dinners, outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Golf cart rentals, bar and food features, game day specials outdoor patio seating. receptions. Golf cart rentals, bar and food features, game day specials outdoor patio seating. 2727 450th St., Perham 218-346-6070 www.perhamlakeside.com
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PARK RAPIDS Bella Caffe Serving fine Italian espresso drinks, wine, great lunches and antipasto daily. Also, undeniable desserts and baked treats. Open daily at 7 am - 6 pm, Fri. 7 am - 8 pm and Sun. 9 am - 4 pm. Also a wireless hot spot. • 116 Third St. W., Park Rapids, 218-732-7625. The 502 (at Chase on the Lake) Minnesota’s lakeside dining at its best! This casual, high-energy eatery will serve up Northwood’s specialties, timeless American dishes and lighter, “spa-style” cuisine in a classic setting. The 502 features spectacular views of Leech Lake along with patio dining at the water’s edge. Our chef will delight your taste buds for dinner and entice you for dessert. Our mixologists will dazzle you with a full lineup of specialty elixirs, and our staff is excited to serve you. Come by car or boat. Live entertainment on weekends. • Walker. 218-5477777. View our menu at www.chaseonthelake.com. Beyond Juice Beyond Juice offers healthy and delicious choices! 100% fresh fruit smoothies, fresh-made deli sandwiches and homemade soups and crisp salads. Try our new breakfasts. Children’s menu. We deliver and cater. Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 6 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm.Call for extended hours on Thurs. & Fri. nights. • 203 South Main Street, Park Rapids, 218-732-0422. Blueberry Pines Restaurant Blueberry Pines Restaurant offers the area’s best fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh cut meats, hand-pattied burgers, pizza & appetizers. New fabulous brunch buffet Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm. An extensive wine list and the area’s best service staff. Live dining entertainment Fri. & Sat. evenings & during Sunday’s brunch. Enjoy the comfort of our log clubhouse and wonderful outdoor scenery. Summer: Open daily at 11 am. Call for off-season hours. . • Located south of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71. 218-564-4653. www.blueberrypines golf.com. Companeros Companeros great Mexican food, drink and fun! Deliciously prepared with the finest ingredients served in delightful Mexican surroundings by the best amigos around. Margaritas (real and alcohol-free) ~ numero uno! Mexican beers on special. Families and any size groups welcome. All food and our famous margarita mix available for takeout. Summer: Open daily at noon. Call for spring & fall hours. • On the boardwalk in Dorset. 218-732-7624. See us on Facebook or visit www.companerosofdorset.com. Dorset House Choose from our large selection of homemade pizzas and old-fashioned ice cream treats. Try one of ours or create your own. Tantalizing all-you-can-eat evening buffet, fabulous lunch menu, wonderful homemade soups & salads. Let our old-fashioned decor bring out the kid in you. Summer: Open daily at 11 am. Call for spring & fall hours. • Just off the Heartland Trail in downtown Dorset. 218-732-5556. Emmaville Store Historic country store & cafe featuring daily breakfast and lunch specials. Dinner specials on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday Breakfast Buffet and Taco Bar Fridays 5-7:30 pm. Also offering ice cream, shakes, sundaes & fabulous caramel rolls! Bar with pizzas and big screen TV. Open 7 days a week. Open until 9 pm on weekends. • 12 miles N. of Park Rapids on Co. Rd. 4 (Lake George Rd). 218-732-8544. www.emmavillestore.com. ESSPRESSO 34 “The Simple Truth: Great Coffee.” Enjoy espresso, specialty drinks, brewed coffee, smoothies, Italian sodas, specialty breakfast sandwiches & lunch wraps. Fresh-baked muffins & scones too! All at a specialty coffee shop. Drive-thru: Mon.-Sat. 6:34 am-6:34 pm. Sun. 8 am-4 pm • Located at Hwy. 34 E., Park Rapids, across from L&M Fleet. Delivery available – orders big or small! 218-237-8500. www. espresso34 .com. 24 | FALL SCENE | SEPTEMBER 2014
The Family Inn & Lodge at Vacationaire Casual and fine dining in our dining room or on the deck overlooking beautiful Island Lake. Full menu, kids menu, broasted chicken eat-in or take-out. Reservations recommended. Sun. Brunch 10 am - 2 pm. Dining room & lounge opens at 11 am daily. • 26333 Icon Drive, Park Rapids. 8 miles north of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71, right on Co. Rd. 89 for 1 mile. 218-732-5270.
Ranch House Supper CLUB Home of the giant popover! Nightly all-you-can-eat specials plus full menu. Steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken and more. Largest soup and salad bar in the area! Garden room, outdoor dining on deck. Full bar, fine wines. Mon.Sat. 4:30 pm, Sun. 11:30 am. Reservations appreciated. • Located 4 miles North of Walker on Hwy. 371. 218-5471540. www.ranchhousesupperclub.com.
The Good Life Cafe We make our meals from scratch using fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal and refresh our menu with the seasons. We also have 10 beers on tap, cocktails, wine, free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating & a kids menu. Open every day at 11 am from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Closed Sun. & Mon. in the fall and winter. • 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212. www.thegoodlife cafepr.com. Lunch $ Dinner $$ [w]
Rapid River Logging Camp The 60-year tradition. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT served family style. Open 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through Lador Day. Breakfast 7:30 am to 12 Noon. Dinner 1 -9 pm. top off your logger’s meal with a stroll along the Fish Hook River. ls. See our ad on page 9. • Hwy. 71 N. Turn on Co. Rd. 18, follow signs. 218-732-3444. $ [w]
Headwaters Restaurant Family-friendly restaurant. Breakfast from 6- 11 am, serving plate-size pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, eggs made to order and country fried steak. Lunch/dinner menu begins at 11 am from Angus burgers and sandwiches to broasted chicken. Kid’s menu. Homemade soups and desserts. Breakfast served all day Sunday. Summer hours: Sun. -Wed., 6 am-3 pm; Thurs.-Sat. 6 am - 7 pm. • In the heart of Akeley. 218-652-3611. Lake George Cafe We do breakfast all day! Lunch menu, American food, lunch & dinner specials. Open Tues.-Fri. 7 am - 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Closed Mon. • Hwy. 71, Lake Geroge (37550 Night Hawk Rd.). 218-699-3080. Lapasta For lunch choose from delicious burgers, salads and some entrees from the evening LaPasta Italian menu. Evening diners can select from the full LaPasta Italian menu with American entrees available. Breakfast Wed.-Sun.9:30 am - Noon. Lunch Tues.-Sun. 11 am - 2 pm. Dinner 7 days a week 5-9 pm. • Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275. www. dorset-lapasta.com. Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner Leona’s Restaurant Eat-in or take-out. Our pizzas, burgers, chicken, pasta, appetizers (and more!) are a hit. Pizzas are made-to-order featuring our homemade dough & sauce. Take-and-bake available. Order our delicious chicken by the bucket for picnics and reunions. Daily evening specials. Beer, soft drinks. Delivery available Fri. & Sat. nights within 5 miles. Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-8 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 9 pm. • Nevis. 218-652-4021. Lobo’s Bar & Grill Legendary food & spirits! Try the best Angus burgers, enjoy prime rib & walleye Friday and Saturday nights, too. Dine in or carry out. Full bar and off sale. Food served: 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-10 pm Sun. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 am-1 am; Sun. 12 noon-12 mid. • Located on Hwy. 200 next to Itasca State Park. 218-266-3611. Necce’s Ristorante Authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily by Necce, our Tuscan Certified Chef! Enjoy housemade Italian specilaities like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caeser salad & delicious desserts! Nightly seafood specials! Fine wine, imported beer & premium spirits. Serving lunch and dinner (seasonal). Summer hours: Wed.-Sun. open at 4 pm. Starting June 15: open 7 days a week3-10 pm with Happy Hours and Early Bird dining specials. • 311 S. Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625.
The Royal The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Appetizers also available. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at Noon. See ad on page 19. • 120 S. Main, Downtown Park Rapids. 218-732-9443. $ SCHWARZWALD RESTAURANT Proudly serving German specialities. Try our wiener schnitzel, homemade noodles and red cabbage! Large Sunday smorgasbord 10:30 am-2 pm. Daily soup & sandwich specials, breakfast served all day, salad bar. German beer & wine. Open daily Monday - Saturday 7am - 8pm and Sunday 7am - 2pm. • Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-732-8828. Sparkling Waters & Wave Lounge Full lunch and dinner menus. Seasonal specials. Sassy starters like Perch Chips or the Bruschetta Sampler. Delectable dinners of fish, seafood, steak, prime rib, pasta. Fabulous salads, signature sandwiches and burgers. Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm. Wine list, full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Casual dining. Mon.-Sat. open 11 am, Sun. 10 am. • 824 Paul Bunyan Dr. S., Bemidji, 218-444-3214. sparklingwatersbemidji.com. Reservations not necessary. Stompin’ Grounds Full menu served daily. Sink your teeth into the ‘Stompin Burger,” our most popular burger! Chicken, fish, homemade soup & more. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! Full bar ~ 4 pm Happy Hour. Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 11 am. Kitchen open Sat. - Thurs. 10 am - 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 9 pm. Bar open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 1 am, Sun. 10 am Midnight. • Hwy. 64, N. of Akeley. 218-652-2964. 3rd Street Market A unique shopping & lunch experience featuring homemade pies, soups, wraps & sandwiches; natural, gourmet & specialty foods; vitamins & supplements; health & beauty needs; books & gluten-free products. Market hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4. Lunch served: Mon.-Sat. 11-3, coffee, pies & treats ‘til 4. • 120 W. 3rd St., Park Rapids. 218-732-9063. Y Steak House Celebrating our 69th year in fine dining in the Park Rapids area. Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, Alaskan king crab legs, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the bar. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs. 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm. Reservations appreciated. • 1 mi. north on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-732-4565. $$ Zhateau Zorbaz The perfect zummer-time atmozphere. Enjoy a deliciouz margarita on our patio or come inzide and enjoy the A/C while checking out the 24 different draft beerz available. Play the latezt Golden Tee, Buck Hunter, Power Putt or any of our other fun arcadez. We have daily zpecialz and the bezt night-club experience for late-nite fun. FIll up on pizza and Mexican food made frezh daily! Our bar and kitchen are open every day from 11 a.m. to 2 am. • Located at 22036 Co. 7, Park Rapidz. 218-237-1969. Email: robb@ zorbaz.com. www.zorbaz.com. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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