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A POWWOW THAT WOWS WHITE EARTH’S 150TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
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HERE FISHY FISHY... WHERE TO FIND THE FISH YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
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INDEX
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Standout summer events around Lakes Country....
10 FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
From taking a dip to going wild at the zoo........
HERB GARDEN CENTERPIECE
Herbs grown indoors also decorative...............
LOCAL CULTURE: JUNE’S MUST-DO CULTURAL EVENT
The 150th White Earth Powwow.....................
ANGLING FOR YOUR NEXT MEAL
Fishing tips from a local pro........................
THE QUINTESSENTIAL SUMMERTIME TREAT
Cold, creamy ice cream..............................
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A list of summer events around Lakes Country..................................
DINING GUIDE
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! SUMMERTIME IS HERE, AND IT’S LIKE A MERRY-GO-ROUND OF FUN IN LAKES COUNTRY
S Paul Imholte delights the crowd at the 2017 Street Faire at the Lakes. As a “strolling musician,” Imholte played at various locations throughout the fair. He will return for this year’s Street Faire, which runs June 1-2. Tribune File Photo
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ummer’s finally here! The population of Detroit Lakes nearly doubles between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year, and it’s not hard to see why, with iconic celebrations like the Street Faire at the Lakes, Northwest Water Carnival, Becker County Fair and the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament — not to mention the biggest of them all, WE Fest!
STREET FAIRE AT THE LAKES Two days of fabulous artist booths, crafts, music and food await you at the 18th annual Street Faire at the Lakes (www.dlstreetfaire.com), set for June 1-2.
The first outdoor art show of the season includes well over 125 artists, crafters and food vendors, not to mention live music from an impressive lineup of local favorites including Island Time, Hardwood Groove, Tim Eggebraaten, Rachel Ianiro, Eric Reitan and Paul Imholte.
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Tuesdays in the Park returns to the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell on Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m., offering a wide variety of live music and entertainment every Tuesday at the same time and location through Aug. 28. The 2018 lineup includes the Lakes SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018 PAGE 7
A group of children waits to play Connect Four at last year’s Street Faire. A variety of free activities are available for children throughout the event, which runs June 1-2 this year. Tribune File Photo Area Community Concert Band, Doc & the Scrubs, Tim Eggebraaten, Rhoda Habedank, the DeMasi Brothers, Jan Severson, Bruce Neumann & Tiki D, the Buffalo River Ramblers with Marty Solmon, Joe’s Garage with Joe Wambach and John Hutchinson, the Ulen Centennial Band, Park Rapids Area Community Band and more. Brought to you free of charge by the Historic Holmes Theatre (see www. dlccc.org/holmes.html for details), this local summer favorite is fun for the whole family — but don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, as seating in the park is limited. If you’d like a light supper before the concert, come to the park at 6 p.m. and enjoy fresh-grilled brats, burgers, potato salad and more, brought to you by Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity as a fundraiser for local building projects. More music is coming your way for a special show on Friday, June 8, as nationally known entertainer Steve PAGE 8 | SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018
Kelly performs live at 4 p.m. in the City Park Bandshell, with special guest guitar player Mike Hokanson. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy a few hours of great music, including some of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Like Tuesdays in the Park, this show is free and fun for all ages.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: “MACBETH” Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 10th season at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell this summer, with a production of one of William Shakespeare’s most memorable tragedies, “Macbeth.” Featuring a cast of talented local thespians, this full-length production will run June 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 and July 1. Curtain time is 7 p.m. for all shows except on Sunday, July 1, which will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance. For more information, visit the Detroit Lakes Shakespeare in the Park page on Facebook.
OUTDOOR RECREATION Over at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, summer activities include a free wildlife movie every Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center, located 9 miles north of State Highway 34, at the junction of Becker County Highways 26 and 29 and Wild Wednesdays every week at 10 a.m., June 6 through Aug. 29, starting at the Chippewa Picnic Area. For more information on upcoming events, contact the Refuge at 218847-2641. There are also endless hiking, biking, swimming, boating and golfing opportunities available for visitors at any time, from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on into the fall months. The Detroit Lakes area boasts 412 lakes within 25 miles, including two inside its city limits — Big and Little Detroit — as well as a mile-long city beach that is one of the community’s biggest summer attractions. In addition,
and personal. Maplewood and Itasca state parks are also just a short drive or bike ride away.
LATER THIS SUMMER: NORTHWEST WATER CARNIVAL, BECKER COUNTY FAIR, WE FEST AND MUCH MORE!
Northwest Water Carnival Admiral Dustin Hildenbrand participated in last year’s Bed Races along with his co-admiral, Kate Spaeth. This year’s water carnival runs from July 6-15. Tribune File Photo the county boasts more than a half dozen golf courses, with most of them to be found within a 20-minute drive of DL. Regardless of the season, there are
always trails to be found at Sucker Creek, Dunton Locks, Hamden Slough or Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, for hiking, cross country skiing or simply enjoying nature up close
July starts out with a bang, as always, with Detroit Lakes’ annual Fireworks on the Beach getting underway at dusk on Wednesday, July 4. Just a couple days later, the Northwest Water Carnival kicks off, with events set to take place daily from July 6-15. Water fights, bed races, a home brewing contest, chili and salsa cookoff, turtle races, demolition derbies and more are on the schedule, a downloadable copy of which can be found at www.dljaycees.com/events-calendar. A little later in the month, the Becker County Fair will be held at the county fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes, July 25-28, and Frazee hosts its 64th annual Turkey Days celebration, July 27-29. As the season begins winding down, roughly 50,000 country music fans descend on Detroit Lakes’ Soo Pass
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Tuesdays in the Park concerts always draw a crowd on nice summer evenings. Tribune File Photo Ranch for the area’s largest music festival, WE Fest — which celebrates its 36th anniversary on Aug. 2-4 with an ever-expanding list of guest artists including headliners Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line as well as Vince Gill, Chris Young, Josh Turner and Justin Moore, just to name a few. Visit www.wefest.com for a complete festival lineup and ticket information. A couple of days after WE Fest wraps up, the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament returns to the Detroit Country Club for its 87th annual run, Aug. 6-12 — the same week as Vergas hosts its 53rd annual Looney Daze celebration, Aug. 9-12. The following week, Wolf PAGE 10 | SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018
Lake hosts its annual Harvest Festival, Aug. 17-18, and the Holy Rosary Parish Festival follows right on its heels, set for Sunday, Aug. 19. The Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally returns to the lakes area on Aug. 24-25, including a final run through the streets of Detroit Lakes; and that same weekend, the Lakes Area Parrot Heads will be hosting their Macaws for Paws fundraiser (Aug. 24), followed by their annual Boats & Bars celebration (Aug. 25). Labor Day weekend brings two popular area events, the Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Stage Race at Maplelag (Sept. 1-2), now entering its 28th year, and the Western Minnesota Steam
Threshers Reunion (Aug. 31-Sept. 3), which has been bringing steam engine lovers and old-school farming enthusiasts to the tiny community of Rollag for 65 years now. Over at Richwood Winery, located just to the east of the tiny hamlet of Richwood (17 miles north of Detroit Lakes), guests can sample a variety of vintages while relaxing in the bucolic setting. The winery has live music every weekend through the summer months, and also hosts several fun events including the Summer Solstice Festival (June 23); Toast to Tamarac (Sept. 8), a benefit for the nearby Tamarac Refuge hosted by the Friends of Tamarac (see www.tamaracfriends.org for more info);
LITTLE LAKERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS AT THE HOLMES THEATRE
Cormorant’s “Mayor Duke” has been a regular presence at the Parade of the Northwest for the past several years. This year’s parade will close out the 83rd Northwest Water Carnival on July 15. Tribune File Photo
This summer, the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes is hosting not just one, not just two or three, but four summer camps, starting in June. An “Annie Jr.” musical theater camp runs from May 30-June 21, 12-5 p.m. daily, culminating in two live performances at the Holmes on June 22-23. Cost to participate in the camp is $120 per student, and it is open to anyone who will be entering grades 6-10 this fall. This camp is being sponsored and operated entirely by the Historic Holmes Theatre. A Rock Band Camp, led by The Killer Vees — also known as Jeff, Tommy and Matt Velline, the sons and nephew of the late, legendary Bobby Vee — is coming to Detroit Lakes for the first time this summer. This music camp is open to all students who will be entering grades 6-12 in the fall, and runs from July 23-27, with sessions taking place daily from noon to 4 p.m. (must be available all five days to participate). This camp will also culminate in a live performance on the Holmes stage, to take place Friday, July 27. The camp will include up to 10 guitarists, 5 drummers and 10 singers, as well as bass and keyboard players. Cost is $250 per student, and includes both a commemorative t-shirt and band photo to take home with them. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will host its annual summer camp from June 25-30, 12:30-5 p.m. daily (Note: Actual hours will vary depending on the child’s role in the production). Open to all students entering grades 1-12 this fall, the camp will begin with casting the roles in a live production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” to take place on the Holmes stage at the end of the week. Show times will be Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. Cost to participate in the camp is $65 per student; additional workshops are available. Last but not least, the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre returns for a weeklong theater camp Aug. 20-25, culminating in two shows at the Holmes on Aug. 24-25. Designed for students entering grades 1-12, this camp runs from 1 to 5:15 p.m. daily, leading up to the weekend’s performances. Cost is $65 per student. Anyone interested in participating in any of these camps should contact the Holmes at 218-844-7469, or stop by the theater box office at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes. Online registration is also available, at www.dlccc.org/holmes.html. SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018 PAGE 11
Detroit Lakes’ mile-long beach is a popular spot for swimmers, boaters, sunbathers, walkers and others all summer long. Forum News Service File Photo and the Grape Stomp (Sept. 9), which has become a fall tradition. And if none of these events are what you had in mind, there’s a wide variety of other activities like Discovery Dives, offered by Tri-State Diving every Saturday and Sunday from June through August (see www.tri-statediving.com for details); Shady Hollow Flea Market (http://www.shadyhollowfleamarket.com), open every Saturday and Sunday from May 26-Sept. 2, as well as on Memorial Day; or the Lakes Area Farmers Market (www.lakesareafarmersmarket.com), open every Tuesday and Saturday in Detroit Lakes’ Peoples Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October.
AND FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS... History buffs may want to stroll through the Vet-
erans Memorial Park in downtown Detroit Lakes (at the junction of Washington Avenue and Highway 10), which contains plaques and monuments celebrating area war veterans past and present; the Grand Army of the Republic Park located just a couple blocks north of Highway 10 on Washington Avenue, which is one of just a handful of GAR parks still in existence across the USA; and Oak Grove Cemetery, located just north of town on Highway 59, which boasts a Civil War monument erected more than a century ago. And be sure to check out the Becker County Historical Society & Museum on Summit Avenue (across the parking lot from the community center), which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday, rain or shine. There’s also the Art & Architecture Walking
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Bathed in smoke, Carrie Underwood rocked the WE Fest main stage back in 2013. She returns this year as a co-headliner with Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line for the 36th annual event, which runs Aug. 2-4. Tribune File Photo Tour of Detroit Lakes, which, as its name suggests, is all about interesting art and architecture in town. Historical buildings like the Detroit Lakes Public Library and Detroit Lakes Pavilion are included on the tour, along with several notable murals, sculptures and other creative pieces. The self-guid-
ed tour features two possible routes—a 1 mile and a 2.2 mile—with either 13 or 24 sites to be seen along the way, depending on which route you choose. Informational brochures about the tour are available in the main entrance area of the Historic Holmes Theatre.
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10 FUN THINGS 1. CHASE THE DL ICE CREAM TRUCK
3. GO WILD AT THE TROWBRIDGE CREEK ZOO
The DL Ice Cream Truck serves the city of Detroit Lakes and surrounding area. Perfect for birthday parties, customer appreciation days, reunions, weddings and open houses, the truck can even visit businesses during employee breaks. Selling a wide variety of prepackaged ice cream treats, the DL Ice Cream Truck makes everyone scream for ice cream from May through September!
Local guy Dusty Ebersviller and his family opened Trowbridge Creek Zoo two years ago on their farm northwest of Vergas on County Highway 17. This family-friendly zoo boasts a zebra, camels and kangaroos as well as parrots, elk, deer, ostriches, wolves, African and American porcupines, alligators and more. Guests are able to feed many of the animals pellet treats throughout the day. There’s also a petting zoo, featuring tame animals like miniature ponies, goats and pot-bellied pigs. A playground area for kids adds to the fun. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends as weather permits before and after that. For more information, such as admission fees and any weather-related closures, visit the zoo’s Facebook page or go to www.trowbridgecreekzoo.com.
2. SHOP THE LOCAL FARMERS MARKET The Lakes Area Farmers Market is open every Tuesday and Saturday from late May through October. The market is located in Peoples Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find all sorts of locally grown produce, meats, soaps, flowers and crafts. Visit the market’s website at www.lakesareafarmersmarket.com, or check out their Facebook page for more information. PAGE 14 | SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018
4. PERUSE THE CARS AT CRUISE DL NIGHT Drive your favorite cruiser to Detroit Lakes’ West Lake Drive for an evening on the beach from 4-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month in June, July, August and September. Don’t have a classic car? That’s okay, just come view the variety on display. More than 200 cars have been known to gather at the beach for these fun monthly events. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 218-847-9202.
5. HIT THE GREENS There are 10 golf courses within a short drive of the Detroit Lakes area. Whether you’re looking for an easy evening game among friends, a competitive match, nine holes or 18, there’s something for everyone. Five minutes from Detroit Lakes are the Detroit Country Club, Lakeview Golf Course, Forest Hills Golf Course, Maple Hills Golf Course
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and River Hills Golf Course. Located 10 minutes away are the Frazee Golf Course and Forest Hills Golf Course & RV Resort. About 20 minutes away are the Wildflower Golf Course, Green Valley Golf Course and Perham’s Lakeside Golf Club. Tee ’em up.
6. TAKE A DIP With 412 lakes in the area, there shouldn’t be any problem finding a place to go for a swim. Detroit Lakes’ most popular spot, the mile-long beach, is built for sunbathers, families and swimmers. On rainy days, the Detroit Lakes Community Center offers a fullsize pool and hot tub.
7. PLAY A ROUND OF DISC GOLF Detroit Lakes City Park features an 18-hole disc golf course. The course offers a challenging game of Frisbee golf, or “frolf,” with an ample amount of exercise. The course is located among the trees and hills on the park’s east side.
8. TAKE THE KIDS TO THE BORN LEARNING TRAIL New this year, the Born Learning Trail in Detroit Lakes offers a fun way for kids and their caregivers to play and explore together outdoors. Located near the little kids’ playground area near Washington Park ball field, the trail features 10 colorful signs with suggestions for games, learning and discovery opportunities, and creative play.
9. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SKIES The Lakes Area is home to some of the finest bird-watching in the country. Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place to bird watch. There’s also the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, a unique partnership between the northwest Minnesota communities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, Roseau, Thief River Falls and Warroad, as well as participating environmental and birding agencies, is a unique mix
of pine forests, deciduous woodlands, native tallgrass prairie, aspen parkland, sand dunes, calcareous fens, bogs, marshes, large and small lakes and rivers. All told, this transition zone offers over 275 species of birds. Most of the sites are on public land or private reserves open to the public.
10. LISTEN AT THE LODGE The Lodge on Lake Detroit, located at 1200 East Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, hosts a free concert series known as “Live at the Lodge” that features some of the region’s best-known vocalists and musicians. Concerts are held every Thursday night from mid-June through August. Call 218-847-8439 for more information, including dates, times and featured artists, or visit www.thelodgeonlakedetroit.com.
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HERB GARDEN
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People who may not have the space or the inclination to create an outdoor garden should know that many herbs can be grown successfully indoors. Small in size compared to outdoor gardens, indoor herb gardens can be grown on a windowsill. Indoor herb gardens also can be housed in decorative containers, serv-
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ing double-duty as living centerpieces on kitchen or dining room tables. Start by finding a container that fits your decor. Punch holes in the bottom, if necessary, to allow for proper drainage. Line the bottom of the container with gravel or perlite to help with drainage, then top with potting soil. Position small herb plants and
fill in with extra potting soil. Sage, thyme, dill, and rosemary are good starters, but any herbs will do. Add a top-dressing of peat moss to assist with water retention and help the plants thrive. Place the container in your desired location and enjoy the welcoming aromas and fresh herbs at your fingertips.
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LOCAL CULTURE: THIS MONTH’S ‘MUST-DO’ CULTURAL EVENT FOR LAKERS AND VISITORS ALIKE
The White Earth Powwow always features various styles of traditional tribal dance and dance regalia, from jingle dresses to grass and woodland outfits. This year’s Saturday evening dance (always the most popular with the public) is expected to draw several hundred dancers. Submitted photo
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THE 150TH WHITE EARTH
POWWOW MARIE JOHNSON | mtjohnson@dlnewspapers.com
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he White Earth Powwow is a ceremonious celebration of White Earth Reservation’s people and heritage. Energetic and enriching, it features a full weekend’s worth of traditional tribal music, dancing, colorful and elaborate dance regalia, food and craft vendors, and much more. Now in its 150th year, the White Earth Powwow is one of the area’s oldest celebrations. Going on Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10, this year’s festivities will honor the past while encouraging the enjoyment of the present. Lew Murray, a leading organizer of the powwow, said the annual event commemorates the signing of White Earth’s treaty on June 14, 1868, and as such, “it’s a peacekeeping, good friends type of thing.” The powwow is a beloved gathering for tribal members, who come from all over the United States to reunite for the event, but it’s not only for native people. It’s an open event, and everyone is welcome. “People like to come,” Murray said of the feedback he’s heard from guests in the past. “They’re treated really well here. It’s the way the people put the event on; the way they handle themselves and take care of their people,
their visitors. People say they’ve never felt that way before. There’s good feelings, good vibes.” The weekend will be packed with things to do and see, from feasts and blessings to shopping and kids’ games, but the most popular event for spectators is always Saturday night’s dance. Murray said there are usually 300 to 600 Saturday evening dancers on any given year, but with this being the 150th celebration, even more are expected this year. The dance will begin with a Grand Entry at 7 p.m. Dance regalia will range from brightly-colored jingle dresses to grass and woodland outfits. A men’s “Iron Man” dance contest will award a $1,000 grand prize to the male dancer who lasts the longest — a competition that promises to be popular with audiences this year. “They’re going to dance as many songs as they can dance,” explained Murray. “It’s a stamina thing, just to see who’s still going at the end.” Dances will also be going on Friday evening, starting at 7 p.m., during the day on Saturday, at 1 p.m., and then again on Sunday at 1 p.m. About 30 different food and Native American craft vendors will be on site throughout the weekend. Special guests at this year’s powwow
will include Masters of Ceremony Murphy Thomas and Danny Seaboy, Arena Director Tom Mason, Spiritual Advisor Ricky White, Host Drummer Bear Creek and Co-Host Standing Horse. A White Earth Royalty Contest will be taking place, as will old-style youth mocassin betting games. Everything kicks off on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with a Blessing of the Grounds. All pipes, people and family flags are welcome. All these events and more will be taking place on the White Earth Powwow grounds, located about 25 miles north of Detroit Lakes, in White Earth. Camping and campfire wood will be available on site for those who want to stay all weekend; security will be there through the weekend, as well. Parking is free and there will be people on hand to direct traffic. “It’s all about gathering, having fun, laughing, joking, visiting, watching people dance and listening to people sing,” Murray said. “Come out and have some fun. Enjoy it.” For more information on the White Earth Powwow, visit the White Earth June Powwow & Celebration Facebook page or call Lew Murray at 218-2611599.
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HERE FISHY FISHY... WHERE TO FIND THE FISH YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN LAKES COUNTRY
NATHAN BOWE | nbowe@dlnewspapers.com
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e it crappie, northern pike or the beloved walleye, fishing is always popular in Lakes Country. But which lakes are the best bets for catching these different types of fish? Detroit Lakes-based fishing guide Brad Laabs shares some tips. “We have some extremely popular muskie lakes in this area,” Laabs says. “Big Detroit, Pelican, Sallie, Many Point and Beers, right here in our area.” Northern pike are also popular, and “a number of lakes in our area are managed for northern pike,” he says. “Sallie, Melissa, Otter Tail, and the
McDonald lakes.” Northern are most popular when they are in the 28-inch to 36-inch range, he adds. “There isn’t a fisherman alive that doesn’t enjoy that.” In an effort to reduce the number of small northerns, the Minnesota Department of Resources has issued new regulations: In this area, the north-central zone, there is now a limit of 10 northern pike (up from three) but not more than two pike can be longer than 26 inches, and all northerns from 22 to 26 inches must be released. The DNR sometimes manages fish populations on a lake-by-lake basis,
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ABOVE The sun sets over Wolf Lake. DNR photo RIGHT A clutch of walleye, the most popular game fish in Minnesota. File photo
so anglers also need to be aware that some lakes (such as Sallie and Melissa) have special regulations, which are posted at the public access points, and which supercede the state’s general regulations, Laabs says. This area also has some excellent walleye waters. Laabs says good walleye lakes include Sallie, Melissa, Detroit, White Earth, Cormorant, Lida, the Pine lakes, and Otter Tail Lake. Other popular walleye lakes are Rush, Shell, Island, Cotton, Rock and Pelican. Almost all the lakes in these parts are good walleye waters, he says. Those include
“all the ‘seven sister’ lakes” — Ida, Maud, Eunice, Sallie, Melissa, Lizzie and Lida, and “even some of the really small lakes.” Almost all the lakes also have bass populations. Here are some of the more popular lakes that consistently produce largemouth bass, according to Laabs: Long Lake near Vergas, Long Lake near Detroit Lakes, Floyd, Lida, Detroit, Cotton, Melissa and McDonald. Though sometimes considered the largemouth’s little brother, smallmouth bass are sporty fish, and are popular among local anglers. Look for them in lakes including
ABOVE A group from the Let’s Go Fishing organization sets off in search of fun. Tribune File Photo
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LEFT Northern Pike Zones Map of Minnesota BELOW A fishing boat lies ready for action on the lake. Submitted photo
Cormorant, White Earth, Island, Lida, Pelican, “and one that often gets overlooked, Otter Tail,” Laabs says. Sunfish and other panfish are also popular with fishermen, and lakes that consistently produce them include Detroit Lake (“the sunfish capital of Minnesota,” Laabs says), Height of
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Land, and Tamarack Lake on the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. “They can get up to 8 or 9 inches, but we encourage sunfish 8 inches and over to go back (catch and release them) to keep the system strong,” Laabs says. Crappies are sometimes thought of as prey for ice fishermen, but they are
abundant in area lakes and are “a very popular game fish, sought-after yearround,” Laabs says. As always, wear a life jacket, be respectful of your fellow anglers, follow the laws aimed at aquatic invasive species, and enjoy your time on the water!
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WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
CREAMY AND COLD, IT’S THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME TREAT
The tinkling of the ice cream truck music box and the sight of that dessert haven on wheels is enough to send any child (and many adults) into sensory overload. Some of the early precursors to the modern day ice cream truck were ice and ice cream sandwich carts that gained popularity in
the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Confectioner and visionary Harry Burt was instrumental in developing the ice cream truck. Burt invented ice cream novelties that could be enjoyed on a stick, including the Good Humor bar. Burt wanted an easy way to deliver the treat into the hands
THE ICONIC ICE CREAM TRUCK: A BRIEF HISTORY The tinkling of the ice cream truck music box and the sight of that dessert haven on wheels is enough to send any child (and many adults) into sensory overload. Some of the early precursors to the modern day ice cream truck were ice and ice cream sandwich carts that gained popularity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Confectioner and visionary Harry Burt was instrumental in developing the ice cream truck. Burt invented ice cream novelties that could be enjoyed on a stick, including the Good Humor bar. Burt wanted an easy way to deliver the treat into the hands of hungry kids, so he commissioned refrigerator trucks and hired drivers who looked pristine and safe to deliver the treats to neighborhood children. To entice the youngsters outside, the drivers rang a bell so kids would investigate the noise. Eventually the bell and standard routes helped families know when to expect the ice cream man. Early ice cream trucks may have sold prepackaged treats, but they eventually broadened their offerings. Some turned into mobile ice cream shops, offering soft-serve or hard ice cream in everything from sundaes to cones to shakes. PAGE 24 | SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018
of hungry kids, so he commissioned refrigerator trucks and hired drivers who looked pristine and safe to deliver the treats to neighborhood children. To entice the youngsters outside, the drivers rang a bell so kids would investigate the noise. Eventually the bell and standard routes helped fami-
lies know when to expect the ice cream man. Early ice cream trucks may have sold prepackaged treats, but they eventually broadened their offerings. Some turned into mobile ice cream shops, offering soft-serve or hard ice cream in everything from sundaes to cones to shakes.
DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM: HOW TO MAKE IT AT HOME Those who want to experiment with homemade ice cream should consider the following recipe for Dulce de Leche Ice Cream, from Lou Seibert Pappas’ book, “Ice Creams and Sorbets” (Chronicle Books). Note: you’ll need an ice cream maker, available at most big-box and home or electronics stores. Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Makes about 1 quart 2 cups half-and-half or milk 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 12 ounces butterscotch chips, divided 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water. In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot half-and-half and pour
the yolk mixture into the pan of half-and-half. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more. Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it cools to room temperature. Transfer to a container and stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
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DETROIT LAKES AREA SUMMER JUNE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, The Lodge on Lake Detroit Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes 1: 7th Annual Golf Tournament, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen 1-2: 18th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes, downtown 2: Minnesota Muskie Fishing Opener 2: Community Yard Sale Benefitting the Humane Society of the Lakes: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Richwood Winery in Richwood 2: 4th Annual Beach Bash, 1-9 p.m. at Holiday Inn on the Lake in Detroit Lakes 2: Breakfast on the Farm, Hawley 3-10: Rodeo Fest Week, Hawley (http://hawley.govoffice.com) 7: Becker County Relay for Life, 5-10 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion 7-10: 150th Annual White Earth Powwow, on the White Earth Powwow Grounds 8: Steve Kelly concert, 4 p.m. at the
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Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell; free 9: Live music at Richwood Winery in Richwood, 4-6 p.m. 9: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m. 13: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes 13-17: Turtle Fest, Perham 15: Oak Crossing Family Council Party in the Park, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Center in Detroit Lakes 16: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m. 20: 23rd Annual Butterfly Hike, Itasca State Park 21-23: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” City Park Bandshell in Detroit Lakes 23: 4th Annual Summer Solstice Festival, Richwood Winery, Richwood 24: Tough Laker Youth Obstacle Course Run, Detroit Lakes City Park 29-30: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell 30: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.
JULY Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednes-
days, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, The Lodge on Lake Detroit Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes 1: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell 4: Fireworks at the Detroit Lakes City Beach, at dusk 5: Showcase Runway, Detroit Lakes Pavilion; hosted by Shell Shock, a night filled with fashion, art, music and more, featuring local models 6: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m. 6-15: 83rd Annual Northwest Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes (more info at www.dljaycees.com) 7: Music on the Mountain with Big & Rich, 6:30-11 p.m. at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area; rain or shine, general admission lawn seating 7: Midsummer Bike Tour, Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center 7: 7th Annual Ride for the Future (to raise awareness for the local Boys & Girls Club), 9 a.m. check-in at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion 7: Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Detroit Lakes Airport — free airplane rides! 7: Miss Northwest Scholarship Pageant, 7 p.m. at the Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes 11: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes 13-14: The Northwest Water Carnival’s Bash on the Beach, featuring Hairball, Warrant, Firehouse and One, in Detroit Lakes
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SEASONAL SITES INCLUDE: • Utilities & electricity • Garbage stations • Lawn care & upkeep • Use of indoor pool & hot tub • Sauna & exercise room • Pets are welcome • Use of laundry facilities • 15% discounts throughout the resort
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15: 83rd Annual Northwest Water Carnival Parade, 1-3 p.m. in Detroit Lakes 20-22: Hope Fest 2018, at The Refuge in Detroit Lakes 22: 40th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, Detroit Lakes City Park — over 100 vendors! 25-28: 127th Annual Becker County Fair, at the fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes 27-29: 64th Annual Turkey Days, Frazee
AUGUST Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park in Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Thursday: Summer Thursday PAGE 28 | SUMMER SCENE | JUNE 2018
Concerts, The Lodge on Lake Detroit Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes 2-4: WE Fest 36th Anniversary Celebration, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes 6-12: 87th Annual Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit Country Club 7: Crazy Daze, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in downtown Detroit Lakes 8: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes 9-12: Looney Days, Vergas 11: 4th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, noon - 4 p.m. at Detroit Lakes City Park 11-12: Quake the Lake Powerboat Races, by the mile-long City Beach in Detroit Lakes 11-12: Pine Point Powwow in Pine Point, grand entries Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. 17: Young Life Family Fun Night, Detroit Lakes City Park 17: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.
17-18: Wolf Lake Harvest Fest, in Wolf Lake (www.wolflakeharvestfestival.com) 18: Itasca’s Music Under the Pines, featuring Basement Brass, 7-8 p.m. at Itasca State Park 19: Holy Rosary Parish Festival, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Detroit Lakes 24: Macaws for Paws, 5:30-9 p.m. at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes 24: Fire & Ice, by the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation in Detroit Lakes 24-25: Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally Racing, Detroit Lakes (www.ojibweforestsrally.com) 25: 13th Annual Boats & Bars benefit for Habitat for Humanity of the Detroit Lakes Area, at The Sandbar, The Bridge and Zorbaz at various times, featuring live music at every location (www.lakesareaparrotheads.com) 31: Western Minnesota Steam Threshers 65th Annual Reunion, Rollag (www.rollag.com) 31: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.
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DINING GUIDE
A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS DINING OPTIONS AROUND THE LAKES AREA
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BLEACHERS BAR & GRILL If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your scoreboard, 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 COUNTRY KITCHEN Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner we have you covered. Try out our great desserts too! Open daily at 6:00 AM 705 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-0472 DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL Fan Food not Fast Food For more than 75 years, Dairy Queen has been a fixture in America. Although much has changed in the world and in the DQ® system through the years, one constant has remained: DQ® restaurants are still, and always have been, the place to find kids’ sports
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teams celebrating a victory, business people on their lunch break and families taking time out to enjoy great food and soft serve treats. And success for the DQ® system is as simple today as it was in 1940. Satisfied customers lead to successful restaurants. Now located in the new McKinnley Plaza! 900 McKinley Ave, Detroit Lakes 218-847-8154
IZZO’S Izzo’s Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! Enjoy the great atmosphere while dining on a wide variety of savory food delivered with exceptional service. Along with daily, weekly, and monthly specials, Izzo’s offers broasted chicken, ten tap beers to choose from, and an array of drink choices to cool you down in the hot summer weather. Visit our exclusive patio overlooking the 18th green of our championship golf course. 22931 185th Street Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-439-3028 HOLIDAY INN NOT your AVERAGE hotel bar The Holiday Beach Bar and Grill is the Lakes Area Sports and Entertainment Headquarters. With an excellent atmosphere and an amazing view of Big Detroit Lake, we are the place to visit for a night on the town or to just sit and relax on our deck while enjoying a cold, refreshing cocktail.
We aren’t just about great cocktails and food, we also offer Electronic Horse Racing and Meat Raffles every Friday night and live entertainment every Saturday starting at 9 pm. You can also enjoy your favorite sports team by watching them on one of our 10 Hi-def televisions. Holiday Inn on the Lake 1155 Hwy. 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN. 56501 218.847.2121 PIT 611 SPORTS BAR & GRILL You’ll come for great food and drinks at unbeatable price, but you’ll end up staying because of the fun and exciting atmosphere. There is a little something for everyone at the Pit 611 Sports Bar & Grill. Open at 11am. Kitchen Hours Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 1110, Sun 11-9. Easy to find, hard to leave 15057 Cty. Hwy. 11, Audubon, MN 218-439-6121 www.pit611.com SHADY HOLLOW GRILL & PIZZARIA Open Memorial day-Labor Day at Shady Hollow Flea Market. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. Pizza is our own made from scratch recipe, thin crust. Delivery from 3-9pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. Serving Beer & Wine. 12673 Co. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Call 218-847-6100
PARK RAPIDS
Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212 www. thegoodlifecafepr.com. Breakfast & Lunch $ Dinner $$ (W) F
NECCE’S RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine! Enjoy house-made Italian specialties like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, veal marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caesar salad & delicious desserts. Now offering walleye sandwiches, 1/2 lb burgers and flatbread pizzas! Great Happy Hour specials! Open Daily 4:00pm (Call for spring/winter hours) 311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625. Reservations Accepted. We are proud to be No.#1 on TripAdvisor! Check us out! 311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625. $$ [w] F
LAPASTA Full menu items for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 PM with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes. Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5pm for Dinner. Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275. Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner $$ [W] F
THE GOOD LIFE CAFE Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal aligned with the seasons. We also have 10 MN craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, wi-fi, outdoor seating and a kid’s menu. It’s time you got back to The Good Life! Memorial - Labor Day Weekends: Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner, Seasonal hours and menus online. 220 Main
THE ROYAL The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Plus many appetizers and your favorite beverage. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon. 120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids. 218-732-9443. $ [w]
walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the new Fish Hook Bar. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm. Reservations appreciated 1 mi. North on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-732-4565. $$ [w] F
PERHAM/OTTERTAIL
101 5th St. N., Downtown Walker
DISGRUNTLED BREWING Home to One Grumpy Brewery and Countless Great Beers. Combine our slightly-gruff, admittedly never-quite-satisfied brewery, the world’s best ingredients, and then stand back and marvel as we produce one great beer after another. Ales. Lagers. Stouts. Wheat beers. Specialties. Seasonals. German. Belgian. Russian. This is craft brewing set in a beautiful part of the state—a destination well worth the trip—love at first taste. 735 2nd St NE Perham, MN 218-346-HOPS
Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 72 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Prime rib nightly,
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DINING IN DL CHECK OUT THESE GREAT RESTAURANTS ON THE NEXT FEW PAGES FOR A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS FOOD OPTIONS
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Yep! it’s really that good!
Voted the Best Breakfast in the Lakes Area
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Whether it’s
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Also try our great desserts 705 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes
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Daily Lunch Specials!
HAPPY HOUR Dock Access to Deadshot Bay 218-844-6820 Monday-Friday 25807 Cty Hwy 22 • Detroit Lakes 4:00-6:00pm www.bleachersdetroitlakes.com 001728147r1
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GET YOUR LONG WEEKEND ON! SUNDAY OMLETTE BAR PREPARED FRESH RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!
THURSDAY OUTDOOR GRILLED TO ORDER SIRLOIN STEAK MEAT RAFFLE 6PM TILL GONE
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Cruise to the Pit Night With Bruce and Tiki Dee Start your week with some fun May 21 Classic Car Show and Shine June 11 5pm-9pm • At the patio at the PIT (Weather Permitting) June 25 July 9 First 25 cars receive a drink token 2 for 1 drink specials monday nights 6-9pm
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL SUMMER LONG!
EASY TO FIND, HARD TO LEAVE
• May 25 - Fat Cats • May 26 - Q5 • June 2 - Front Fenders • June 16 - The Roosters • June 29 - Crazy Keys • June 30 - The Castaways • July 14 - Crazy Keys • July 20 - Front Fenders • Aug 11 - The Castaways • Aug 18 - Fat Cats • Sept 1 - Q5 • Sept 2 - The Roosters • Sept 15 - Fat Cats ( Pre October Fest Party)
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4th Annual
Beach Bash
700' SANDY BEACH AREA’S ONLY FULL SERVICE HOTEL
Saturday June 2
All You Can Drink from 1PM – 4PM
Rail Drinks & Domestic Taps 32oz Mug plus a Beach Bash T-Shirt
$35
Bean Bag Tourney $30/Team $100% Payout
1PM Registration 2PM Start
WEDDINGS • EVENTS • MEETINGS • POOL HOT TUB • SAUNA • MARINA • RENTALS
YOUR LAKEFRONT VACATION AWAITS YOU!
Low Standards 2-6PM on the Patio!
Audio Throttle 9PM-1AM
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Broasted Chicken • Burgers • Salads Appetizers • Pizza • & Daily Specials
What is on your Bucket List?
Carry Out Available!
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EXCELLENT HOMEMADE THIN CRUST
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