Guide to Becker County 2018

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Numbers

Emergency Services

State Government

County Government

City Government

Communities

Township Officials

Schools

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Community Education

Recreation

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Social Services

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Dining & Entertainment

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Greetings: On behalf of the City Council and all of the citizens of Detroit Lakes I would like to extend a warm welcome to our city. We are located just 40 minutes east of Fargo-Moorhead in beautiful Minnesota lake country. With the combination of adjacent prairie, abundant woodlands and lakes it makes an ideal place to live and work. In addition to the wonderful setting, Detroit Lakes features a top rated school system, excellent medical facilities, adequate housing and numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Our economic base is solid and stable with a good mix of manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and retail. In addition, we are a regional hub for many service type businesses. Detroit Lakes has achieved the status of “Minnesota Star City” due to our many economic development programs.

Detroit Lakes is the home to the Northwest Water Carnival, We Fest Country Music Festival, Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Polar Fest and ​the D ​ etroit Mountain Recreation Area! In fact, our community averages one special event per week throughout the year! With the many attractions offered by Detroit Lakes, I encourage you to take some time to explore our website and its links. One thing you don’t want to miss is our famous mile long city beach!

If there is anything I can do to help you become better acquainted with Detroit Lakes, please give me a call or an e-mail.

Sincerely, Matt Brenk, Mayor 218.234.7040 mattbrenk@loretel.net

Welcome to Becker County!

If you are new to the area, you’ll be delighted to find sparkling waters, inviting forests and wetland sanctuaries. Our many lakes and rivers beckon you to take a swim, cast a line or just tour on a slowmoving pontoon. Summers are filled with days of festivals, golfing, swimming and enjoying life at the lake. In the winter we are a destination for snowmobiles, downhill and cross country skiing and ice fishing.

Becker County prides itself in its deep history of agriculture, tourism and business. We offer small town hospitality with big city amenities including arts, shopping, dining, lodging and services. Our medical facilities, schools and economic vitality make this a wonderful place to live.

The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is a wealth of information. We have visitor information, business resources and community information to help you as you live, work and play in the area. Stop into our office, call or visit our website for more information.

Carrie Johnston, President Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce 700 Summit Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.9202 ~ 1800.542.3992 www.VisitDetroitLakes.com

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SEE ADDITIONAL CONTEST PHOTOS ON PAGES 70 & 71

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Important and emergency phone numbers

Important Numbers

Phone Service Century Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-244-1111 Arvig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-992-7844 or 844-4227

Natural Gas Service Minnesota Energy Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-889-9508 Gas Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-889-4970 Web site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . minnesotaenergyresources.com Greater Minnesota Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-931-3411 Gas Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-931-3411 Web site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.greatermngas.com Utilities City of Detroit Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5658 Lake Region Electric Coop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-552-7658 Wild Rice Electric Coop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-244-5709

Garbage Service Detroit Lakes Disposal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-850-9944 Steve’s Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-849-1225 Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . 800-214-6982 or 847-7577 Before Digging Call: Gopher State One Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811 or 1-800-252-1166 Motor Vehicle Registration Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-846-7308 DNR License Bureau (Call Motor Vehicle first at 846-7308, these can all be handled locally) ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft . . . . . 1-800-285-2000 Voter Registration County Auditor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7301 Road Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-542-0220 or 511

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Detroit Lakes Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5658 White Earth Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-3285 White Earth Dispatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-3281 or 983-3201

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Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Audubon Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439-6572 Callaway Fire Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-4691 Detroit Lakes Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844-7665 Frazee Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6266 Lake Park Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238-5532 Hospital Essentia Health St. Mary’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5611 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Detroit Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4222 Audubon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439-6100 Frazee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4993 Lake Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-6922 Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Non-Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-2661 Arson Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-723-2020 State Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-1550 Rescue Squads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Poison Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222 St. Paul Ramsey Burn Center. . . . . . . . . . 800-922-2876 Center for Missing Children. . . . . . . . . . . . 800-843-5678

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Emergency

Services Directory

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Crisis Lines

Lakes Crisis & Resource Center.......................................847-7446 A community advocacy program providing direct service to the victims of violence in Becker County, domestic violence, sexual assault and general crimes. They also offer a complete child advocacy program.

Crisis Line (toll free) ..................................................877-754-9683 Kids’ Crisis Line............................ 218-850-4357 or 877-380-3621 United Way........................................................................846-7400 First Link Help Line................................................... (701) 235-7335 White Earth Crisis Line & Dispatch ................. (218) 983-3201 or 983-3281 This 24 hour crisis line is available for men and women with chemical dependency problems.

Child Abuse.........................................................................847-5628 To report or get assistance from Becker County Social Services.

Suicide Support Hotline ��������������������������������������� 1-888-261-8691 Mental Health Crisis Line ����������������������������������������� 218-850-4357 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline ������������1-800-448-3000

Intervention/Treatment Ecumen Detroit Lakes ������������������������������������������������������ 847-4486 Aging parent or friend needing services/assistance/respite care.

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Glenmore Recovery Center ���������������������������������1-800-584-9226 Family and individual counseling services.

Essentia Health St. Mary’s ������������������������������������������������ 847-5611 Family and individual counseling services.

Lakeland Mental Health ��������������������������������������������������� 847-1676 Family and individual counseling services.

Lakes Counseling Center ������������������������������������������������� 847-0696 Chemical health outpatient services.

Lutheran Social Services ������������������������������������������������� 847-0629 Family and individual counseling services.

Sanford Clinic �������������������������������������������������������������������� 846-2000 Family and individual counseling services.

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital �������������������������������� 847-5611 Essentia Health, Fargo Dept. of Psychiatry �������������������������������������������� 800-437-4054 Sanford Health Fargo Clinic Dept. of Psychiatry ���������������������������������������������800-437-4010 White Earth Chemical Dependency Outpatient Treatment ������������������������������ 218-983-3216 ext. 6

Youth Ministry Services Assemblies of God..............................................................847-5213 Bakke Lutheran.................................................................. 847-7073 Richwood Lutheran ......................................................... 439-6260 Lund Lutheran .................................................................. 847-9662 Christian Fellowship..........................................................847-3482 Community Alliance..........................................................847-2266 Congregational Church....................................................847-4609 First Baptist Church...........................................................847-4571 Grace Lutheran Church.................................................... 847-4568 Holy Rosary Catholic Church ...........................................847-1393 Jesus Is Real Ministries....................................................847-8080 Lakes Area Young Life...................................................... 847-3567 Seventh Day Adventist Church.......................................847-8961 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ............................................847-5858 Trinity Lutheran Church.................................................... 847-7211 Zion Lutheran Church.......................................................847-7630

Prevention Target A chemical free leadership program based in High School League activities. Promotes prevention programs for elementary and middle schools. Target also sponsors intramural activities including basketball and volleyball.

Advisor Angie Horner ���������������������������������������������������� 847-4491

DETROIT LAKES and other communities in Becker County are served by volunteer fire departments and rescue squads.

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Government State

Senate Information Office: (651) 296-0504 or (888) 234-1112 (toll free) TTY (800) 627-3529 (toll free) House Information: (651) 296-2146 or (800) 657-3550 (toll free) TTY: (800) 627-3529

Sen. Paul Utke, Dist. 2

Sen. Kent Eken, Dist. 4

Minnesota Senate Bldg., Rm. 3403 95 University Avenue W. St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-9651 sen.paul.utke@senate.mn

Minnesota Senate Bldg., Rm. 2227 95 University Avenue W. St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-3205 sen.kent.eken@senate.mn

Rep. Steve Green, Dist. 2B

Rep. Paul Marquart, Dist. 4B

15666 Deerwood Loop Park Rapids, MN 56470 (218) 255-1131

2465 - 102nd Street Fosston, MN 56542 (218) 435-6401

413 State Office Bldg., 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-9918, (888) 682-7179 rep.steve.green@house.mn

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3463 170th Ave. Twin Valley, MN 56584 (218) 584-8109

605 First St. NE Dilworth, MN 56529 (218) 233-9200 (home) (218) 498-2263 (work)

261 State Office Bldg., 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-6829, (800) 551-5520 rep.paul.marquart@house.mn

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Government County

Administrator Jack Ingstad......................................................................................... 846-7201 Assessor Steve Carlson.................................................................................... 846-7300 Attorney Tammy Merkens............................................................................... 847-6590 Commissioner - 1st District Larry Knutson............................................................................. 218-573-3420 Commissioner - 2nd District Ben Grimsley........................................................................................ 847-2911 Commissioner - 3rd District John Okeson........................................................................................ 847-6244 Commissioner - 4th District Donald Skarie...................................................................................... 847-8163 Commissioner - 5th District Barry Nelson....................................................................................... 439-3275 Building/Grounds Maintenance Ben Bristlin......................................................................................... 846-7240 Community Health Supervisor Kristen Bausman................................................................................847-5628 Court Services (Probation) Brian Rubenstein................................................................................846-7303 County Auditor-Treasurer Mary Hendrickson.............................................................................. 846-7311 County Extension Director Deb Zak.................................................................................................846-7328 County Recorder Patty Swenson................................................................................... 846-7304 County Transit Kevin Johnson..................................................... 847-1674 or 888-847-1674 Emergency Management Craig Fontaine.................................................................................... 846-7302 District Court Judges Gretchen Thilmony............................................................................846-7305 Jay Carlson............................................................................................846-7305 District Court Administrator Shelly Jeffers........................................................................................846-7305 Economic Development Guy Fischer..........................................................................................846-7330

COMMISSIONER 1ST DISTRICT LARRY KNUTSON

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COMMISSIONER 2ND DISTRICT BEN GRIMSLEY

Environmental Services Steve Skoog........................................................................................846-7310 Highway Department Jim Olson.............................................................................................. 847-4463 Housing Authority............................................................................847-5641 Human Services Denise Warren....................................................................................847-5628 Human Resources & Affirmative Action Director Nancy Grabanski............................................................................... 846-7309 Information Technology Stacie White....................................................................................... 846-7230 Law Library Bill Wilson.............................................................bpwilso@co.becker.mn.us Motor Vehicles Department....................................................... 846-7308 Natural Resources Management Dan McLaughlin................................................................................ 847-0099 Parks & Recreation Guy Fischer..........................................................................................846-7330 Planning & Zoning Kyle Vareberg...................................................................................... 846-7314 Sheriff Todd Glander....................................................................................... 847-2661 Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator Peter Mead......................................................................................... 846-7360 Veterans Service Officer Lauri Brooke........................................................................................ 846-7312

COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT JOHN OKESON

COMMISSIONER 4TH DISTRICT DONALD SKARIE

COMMISSIONER 5TH DISTRICT BARRY NELSON

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Government City of Detroit Lakes

City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5 pm at city office | City Offices: 218-847-5658

MAYOR

Ron Zeman

ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD:

Jamie Marks Erickson

ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD:

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

Matt Brenk

ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD:

ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD:

ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD:

ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD:

Dan Wenner

Dan Josephson

Matt Boeke

Madalyn Sukke

Barb Schiller

Jay Schurman

Bruce Imholte

OPPORTUNITY IS AT HAND...

IRP Business Loans Over $500,000 in low interest loan funds are available for new or expanding businesses.

Tax Increment Financing Eligible projects can receive tax increment financing for nine to twenty-five years.

Detroit Lakes North Industrial Park • Sites 2 Acres & Larger • Sewer and Water Available CONTACT: LARRY REMMEN

Community Development Director

218.847.5658 Detroit Lakes: A History of Progress

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Becker County Solid Waste Facility

Becker County Osage Solid Waste Facility

24413 County Rd 144 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

23330 County Hwy 47 • Osage, MN 56570

HOURS: Monday 8-6 • Tuesday-Thursday 8-4:30 Friday 8-6 • Saturday 8-12

HOURS: Saturday 9-1 (all year) Tuesday Summer Hours: (April-Oct.) 3-6 pm Tuesday Winter Hours: (Nov.-March) Closed on Tuesdays

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FREE (Limits apply): Used Oil, Appliances, Passenger Vehicle Tires, Scrap Metal, Fluorescent Bulbs, Hardcover Books, Ink Cartridges, Christmas Lights & Extension Type Cords.

(Items will be recycled) FOR A FEE: Electronics, Household Garbage, Demolition Debris, Farm/Commercial Tires.

Now recycling concrete and clean asphalt shingles: accepted at reduced rate

Public Recycling

RECYCLING For locations or info-check out our web site or contact our office 218-846-7310

• CORRUGATED CARDBOARD • PAPER-newspaper, pop & cereal boxesflattened, office paper, magazines, phonebooks, paperback books • METAL CANS - Aluminum, tin, scrap metal • GLASS BOTTLES - All colors • PLASTIC (#1 -#7) FYI: Separated Recycling Benefit: Less contamination =increased redemption value; processing costs are lower while keeping material out of the landfill.

Challenge: have to separate & haul to public site.

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Paper, Cardboard, Cartons, Metal Cans, & Plastic (#1-#7) no glass & no plastic bags If you are a HOUSEHOLD or BUSINESS & would like to begin commingled recycling, Call your waste hauler or check the Becker County website for more information.

FYI: Curbside Commingled Recycling Benefit: Recycling volumes increase due to convenience; easier & more cost effective to collect.

Challenge: Contamination of products; (i.e. glass shards) & processing costs are increased.

BECKER COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE (HW) FACILITY 3 Miles North of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59, and 1/4 Mile West on County Road 144 (First Driveway East of the Transfer Station) 218-847-9664 • OPEN: Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm (April-October) Households may drop off hazardous waste at the Transfer Station during regular business hours.

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AUDUBON The city of Audubon is located on Highway 10 approximately 40 miles east of Fargo, ND, and 210 miles northwest of Minneapolis, MN. Situated in the southwest corner of Becker County, it developed as a result of the 1871 expansion of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Audubon was established as a community in 1873; it was settled mainly by farmers of Scandinavian descent.

The town was named after the great American naturalist and artist, James A. Audubon.

During an early tour of the “Audubon’’ branch of the NP line, a passenger, Audubon’s niece, commented on the beauty of the lily-covered prairie and asked that if a railroad station were ever built there, that it be named after her uncle. While searching for a township name, the Audubon name suggestion seemed to stick, and on Jan. 2, 1881, it became the official town name.

Today, Audubon is home to not only Lake Park-Audubon Elementary School, but also Team Industries and other industries, as well as the Orton’s convenience store, Aurochs Veterinary Service, JCS Cabinetry & Design and Country Wood Products. Audubon also maintains a post office, a co-op elevator, a municipal liquor store, a bank — Bell State Bank & Trust of Audubon — a meat market — Audubon Meats Inc. — and the Zephyr Supper Club.

Population: 519 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Mon. of month, 7 pm, city hall Mayor: Tony Gordon Clerk-Treasurer: Stephanie Poegel, 439-6582 Utility Billing Clerk: Rachael Newman Council Members: Tiffaney Holm, Carol Bergerson, Keith Malvick and Brian Beto 16 | BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018

Communities County wide

Assessor: Lowell Skoog Police Chief: Eric Hegna, 4396100 City Attorney: Charles Ramstad Public Works/Maintenance: Marvin Vareberg, 439-4114 Fire Chief: Chris Wiedenmeyer, 439-6582 Audubon’s volunteer fire department provides service for Audubon City and the townships of Lake Eunice, Audubon and a portion of Hamden Township.

Audubon Rescue: Don Holm, President Audubon Rescue serves the same area as the fire department.

CALLAWAY Callaway is located about 12 miles north of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59, approximately 45 air miles east of Fargo. It’s situated in Becker’s northwest corner, along the Soo Line Railroad’s “Glenwood route’’ — a section of track between Winnipeg and Minneapolis. The small farming communities of Richwood and Westbury lie within a 5 mile radius of Callaway.

As the Soo Line pushed northward in 1903, the Callaway community developed. Callaway’s rich farmland attracted many early Scandinavian settlers who were interested in farming its fertile tracts of land.

Today, agriculture remains Callaway’s main economic resource. Besides its own community center, Callaway is also home to Beautiful Savior Lutheran and Assumption Catholic churches, a volunteer fire department, Lions Club, Community Council, post office, municipal liquor store, Midwest Bank branch office, Native Harvest, Noah’s Insurance, On the Go Convenience Store, Cenex Harvest States elevator and Anderson Ag Services.

Population: 234 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings:

2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 pm at City Hall.

Mayor: Gretchen Stalboerger Clerk-Treasurer: Shelly Dillon, 375-4692, callaway@arvig.net Public Works Director: Matt Dillon Council Members: Cliff Bryngelson, Emily Annette, Charles Loreth, Dale Boyer DETROIT LAKES Detroit Lakes was originally home of the Sioux, until the Chippewa pushed them westward. During the mid 1800s, Detroit Lakes was a favorite resting place for travelers of the Red River Oxcart Trail, a 400 mile path from Winnipeg to St. Paul.

For many years, the resting place was called “Ga-ia-wa-wangag’’ : a Chippewa name meaning, “Lake in which there is a crossing in a sandy place.’’

Settlers, having trouble pronouncing that name, preferred a traveling French priest’s description of the sandy place; he called it “Detroit,’’ using the French word for sand bar. The name stuck.

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Detroit Lakes had an estimated population of 8,569 residents.

Today, Detroit Lakes is an important agricultural area; it is also the center of a thriving “412 Lakes’’ tourism district. Besides providing a strong educational system for its residents, Detroit Lakes is home to many different churches, industrial parks and a

variety of retail businesses.

Detroit Lakes service organizations include: American Legion (and Auxiliary), Eagles, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, two Rotary clubs, and the VFW and its Auxiliary.

Population: 8,569 (2010 Census) Mayor: Matt Brenk Aldermen, first ward: Dan Wenner & Ron Zeman Aldermen, second ward: Jamie Marks Erickson & Jay Schurman Aldermen, third ward: Matt Boeke & Dan Josephson Aldermen, at-large: Madalyn Sukke, Barb Schiller & Bruce Imholte City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5 pm at city office Police Chief: Steven Todd Fire Chief: Scott Flynn City Administrator: Kelcey Klemm, 847-5658 City Clerk: Glori French Finance Officer: Pam Slifka City Attorney: Charles Ramstad Community Development Director: Larry Remmen Building Official: Nathan Weber Public Works Director: Brad Green Assessor: Lowell Skoog (residential) and Loren Tolkkinen (commercial) FRAZEE The city of Frazee is located at the junction of Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 87, approximately in the center

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of Becker County’s southernmost border; it is approximately 10 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes; 55 miles east of Fargo, and 195 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

Frazee was settled in 1868, earning it the distinction of being the first area settled in Becker County. When the Hobart Depot and Weymouth Hotel moved to Frazee in 1874, the city of Frazee developed quickly. (It was said the food at the Weymouth was so good, that the NP Line scheduled regular stops to partake in its culinary delights.)

The combination of the depot, a lucrative flour mill, and a booming logging industry, Frazee was Becker County’s largest city until the logging “boom’’ fizzled out at the turn of the century. At its peak, however, Frazee’s population climbed a little over 2000 in the late 1880s.

Today, Frazee is home to many businesses. Daggett Trucking, the Frazee Municipal Liquor Store, Frazee Event Center, Ketter’s Meat Market, and O.K. Lumber are just a few examples of Frazee’s thriving business district. The city is home to a Lake Agassiz Regional Library LINK site, and its official website is www.frazeecity.com.

Population: 1,350 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at Fire Hall, 6 pm Mayor: Hank Ludtke City Administrator: Denise Anderson, 334-4991 Deputy Clerk: Marian Estenson Council Members: Ken Miosek, Bonnie Julius, Mike Sharp, Mark Flemmer Attorney: Charles Ramstad Police Chief: Tyler Trieglaff Public Works Superintendent: Larry Stephenson Fire Chief: Albert Doll Volunteer fire department provides service to the city of Frazee and five townships: Burlington, Silver Leaf, 1/2 Height-of-Land (Becker), Hobart and Gorman Townships in Otter Tail County.

Rescue Squad: Mark Flemmer Serves the same area as the fire department.

LAKE PARK The city of Lake Park is located on Highway 10 approximately 35 miles east of Fargo and 215

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miles northwest of Minneapolis.

With gentle rolling hills and an elevation of 1270 ft., Lake Park is a fertile farm area producing grain, potatoes, and livestock.

Lake Park was named for a beautiful lake which used to be located on the original townsite.

In the early 1870s, this lake was drained, however, to allow for the building of the NP Railroad.

Although the lake was lost forever, the railroad stimulated Lake Park’s growth as settlers took advantage of its easy transportation to the region.

Today, Lake Park is home to many area businesses. Besides a health clinic, community 0cooperative, drug store, hair salons, grocery store, laundromat, municipal liquor store, bank, city center, and public pool, the Lake Park community includes a variety of churches, including St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lake Park Lutheran Church, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Parish and Eskjo Lutheran Church. The community also boasts three gas stations and a Lake Agassiz Regional Library LINK site. It is also home to Lake Park-Audubon High School.

Population: 783 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at City Center, 7 pm Mayor: Keith Zachariason Clerk-Treasurer: Lonnie Neuner, 238-5532 Utility Billing Clerk/Deputy Treasurer: Carla Nelson Council Members: Jon Anderson, John Warling, Kelly Stark & Dan Aune City Attorney: Charles Ramstad Assessor: Lowell Skoog Police Chief: Brady Burnside Utilities: Don Qualley, supt.

Liquor Store: Carly Olson Fire Chief: Dave Coufal Volunteer fire department serving the city of Lake Park and five townships including: Cuba, Cormorant, Lake Park, Hamden, and Riceville.

OGEMA Ogema is located on Becker County’s northern most boundary on Minnesota Highway 59.

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OSAGE Osage is located on Hwy. 34 approximately 31 miles east of Detroit Lakes and 8 miles west of Park Rapids. It is located in the center of Becker County’s western border, with the Smoky Hills State Forest providing its backyard. Today, Osage is governed by a town board and its school age children are bussed to the Park Rapids School District. Osage is located within Osage Township and maintains a grocery store (Osage Country Market), community center and post office.

PONSFORD Ponsford is located on Becker County’s eastern boarder at the intersection of County Road 129 and a small section of Minnesota Highway 225. Ponsford is a rich farm ing community, maintaining a post office, trading post, and hardware store. Service organizations include: Northern Lights 4-H Club, a volunteer fire depart-

ment (Carsonville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department), and the Helping Hand Club — a local organization devoted to helping the area’s poor and needy.

Established in 1944, the organization is still going strong, “Doing unto others, as we would have others do unto us.’’

TWO INLETS Two Inlets is located on Becker County’s eastern border.

Nestled quietly in Becker’s forest district, it is approximately 10 miles north of Osage and 12 miles northeast of Ponsford on County Road 44. The Two Inlets area was once a center of the thriving 1880s logging boom. Today, Two Inlets maintains a resort, sawmill, country store, Catholic church and town hall.

WHITE EARTH The community of White Earth is located within the White Earth Indian Reservation. It is located approximately 22 miles north of Detroit Lakes at the intersection of County Road 23 and Minnesota Hwy. 224. The village of White Earth is governed by a community council. The council members are elected for two year terms and help facilitate community projects through fund raising efforts. White Earth village also maintains its own post office and ambulance service.

WOLF LAKE Wolf Lake is located about three miles north of State Highway 87, in the corner of the Smoky Hills State Forest. Detroit Lakes is 32 miles due west of the village which was settled mainly as a logging camp site. After the great forests of Minnesota had been exploited by big lumbering companies, Wolf Lake turned to farming. Today, Wolf Lake maintains many organizations including: VFW, VFW Auxiliary, Lions Club, and Wolf Pack Baseball Club

as well as Wolf Pack Snowmobile Club, Wolf Lake Shooting Club and Wolf Sportsmen’s Club.

Businesses include the Lakes Area Cooperative, Ray’s Repair and the Wolf Lake Municipal Liquor Store.

Population: 57 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month at Wolf Lake Rescue, 7 pm Mayor: Nathaniel Aho City Council: Tyrone Aho, Vernette Gilbertson & Jana Marjamaa City Clerk: Alethea Impola 218-538-6528 Treasurer: Peggy Keranen Assessor: Lowell Skoog Liquor Store Manager: Angela McCollough Fire Chief: Dale Hillukka OUTLYING COMMUNITIES HITTERDAL, located in Clay County, was incorporated as a village on April 1, 1918, and separated from the townships on May 3, 1919. It is named for a valley and lake in southern Norway.

Among the first settlers were several people named Hitterdal.

The town was named for Bendt O. Hitterdal, the original town proprietor. The post office began in 1887; M. J. Solum built a hardware and implement store on the first lot after the townsite was platted in 1896.

ULEN, also located in Clay County, was named in honor of Ole Ulen, its first settler. The city of Ulen was established on part of his homestead and was incorporated as a village on Nov. 12, 1896. The post office was established in 1884.

WAUBUN, a city in Mahnomen County, has an Ojibwe name, meaning “the east,” “the morning,” and “the twilight of dawn.” It is spelled waban in Baraga’s Dictionary, and wabun

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When the Soo Line built through the county in 1903-4, the general manager, Pennington, and his chief engineer, Thomas Green, named the stations as they moved the line north; all towns on the reservation had to have Indian names. The post office for this community was established in 1905 as Bement, changing to Waubun in 1906.

PERHAM, located in Otter Tail County, is named after Josiah Perham, the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

The railroad arrived in Otter Tail County in 1871. A mercantile store was erected on the north side of the tracks the next year and Perham has been prospering ever since. Perham currently boasts of a state-of-the-art community fitness and recreation center; a 27-hole, championship golf course. It is also the center for surrounding agriculture and tourism.

VERGAS, located in Otter Tail County, is known as the “Home of the Loon,” the Minnesota State Bird. There is a giant 20 foot replica of the State Bird erected on the shore of Long Lake, in the center of City Park, which is also home to a public beach and picnic area. There are 25 lakes within a five-mile radius of Vergas. The community’s present name comes from one of four in the “V” series used to designate Soo Line sleeping cars that traveled between Minneapolis and Winnipeg. The post office began as Candor in 1904, the railroad station was Vergas, and the townsite was Altona, all names changing to Vergas in 1903. The community has a well-known bar and grill, a café, grocery store and a supper club just outside of town.

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ATLANTA TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonkowski Chair: Michael Splonskowski Clerk: Tyra Loegering, 701-367-2164 Supervisors: Beau Jacobson, Eric Bakke Treasurer: Kathy Hamre AUDUBON TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: Richard Ellsworth Clerk: Becky Schouviller-Felker, 439-6525 Supervisors: Keven Lefebvre, Sean Felker Treasurer: Kim Ellsworth BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: David Green Clerk: Jennifer Beck, 334-3002 Supervisors: Richard Billett, John Hodgson

Elections for most townships in Becker County will be held March 2018.

Please contact your township clerk or County Auditor’s Office for updated information.

Treasurer: Linda Olson

Timothy Erickson Treasurer: Susan Braseth

CALLAWAY TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonskowski Chairman: Roger Winter Clerk: Sharon Winter, 375-3704 Supervisors: Bill Gunderman, Dennis Schouviller Treasurer: Florence Weber

CUBA TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonskowski Chairman: Gary Villiard Clerk: Wesley Torgerson, 238-6628 Supervisors: Steve Mattson, Keith Faus Treasurer: Alvina Torgerson

CARSONVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: James Kovala Clerk: Helen Drewes, 255-1227 Supervisors: Harvey Harvala, Michael Branstrom Treasurer: Kathy Pachel

DETROIT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Eugene Pavelko Clerk: Barbara Schmidt, 846-9333 Supervisors: Kevin Olson, John Skarie Treasurer: Charles Jost

CORMORANT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Steve Sorenson Clerk: Claudia Hanson, 532-3644 Supervisors: John Buhaug,

EAGLE VIEW TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Patrick Holzem Clerk: Mary Turner, 734-2544

Supervisors: Carol Sanders, Thomas Pearson Treasurer: Bev Motschenbacher ERIE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: JoAnn Splonskowski Clerk: Karen StenersonEifealdt, 841-3593 Supervisors: Robert Eifealdt, Charles Chadbourne Treasurer: Mary Schermerhorn EVERGREEN TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: Steven Wilkowski Clerk: Rana Holmer, 841-4333 Supervisors: Todd Holmer, Scott Ulschmid Treasurer: Betty Janke

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FOREST TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Tim Holzkamm Clerk: Carol Peterson, 573-2701 Supervisors: Lynn Lindow, Barb Christianson Treasurer: Donna Waliczek

OSAGE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Andrew Holmer Clerk: Margo Boyd, 255-4774 Supervisors: Arthur Yliniemi, Lyn Hartness Treasurer: Petra Hartness

GREEN VALLEY TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Aaron Skaro Clerk: Amy Vinge, 366-1271 Supervisors: Burt Hill, Lowell Skoog Treasurer: Renee Hill

PINE POINT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Daniel Yliniemi Clerk: Gertrude Maninga, 573-3825 Supervisors: Todd Yliniemi, Paul Tretbar Treasurer: Hilma Tretbar

HAMDEN TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonskowski Chairman: Albin Warling Clerk: Caroline Strom, 849-5154 Supervisors: Edward Strom, Todd Andresen Treasurer: Marlene Dahlberg

RICEVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonskowski Chairman: Jerrod Jirava Clerk: Kim Frederick, 515-250-7412 Supervisors: Nicholas Zurn, Wilhelm Walther Treasurer: Amy Bergren

HEIGHT OF LAND TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: John King Clerk: Jackie Post, 841-3556 Supervisors: Craig Hall, Jona Jacobson Treasurer: Nancy Stenger HOLMESVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: David Palm Clerk: Carolyn Kohler, 847-8824 Supervisors: Peter Randolph, Bruce Palm Treasurer: Alicia Kemper LAKE EUNICE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Jason Rosing Clerk: Lisa Rietsema, 841-3777 Supervisors: Wayne Jacobson, Ed Clem, Al Bergquist Treasurer: Ann Hixson LAKE PARK TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Matthew Bjerke Clerk: John Madson, 532-7966 Supervisors: Andy Thompson, Bradley Lindstrom Treasurer: Lonna Musolf LAKE VIEW TOWNSHIP Assessor: Loren Tolkkinen Chairman: Ken Shroyer Clerk: Esther Bromander, 847-5117 Supervisors: Don Goetz, Bill Jordan Treasurer: Joanne Stenseth MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: John Short Clerk: Julia Miller, 473-2440 Supervisors: Tyron Warren, Anthony Cory Treasurer: Eva Brakefield

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SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP Assessor: Mike Splonskowski Chairman: James Jirava Clerk: Mitchell Ballard, 983-3339 Supervisors: Vance Jirava, Robert Haverkamp Treasurer: Ryan Groth

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TWO INLETS TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Dennis Wright Clerk: Adeline Retz, 732-3941 Supervisors: Glen Wolters, Roxann Eischens Treasurer: Katherine Kueber WALWORTH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Wesley Hegna Chairman: Randy Moore Clerk: Michael Lockhart, 596-8500 Supervisors: Robert Clemetson, Rodney Hamernik Treasurer: Shelly Dillon WHITE EARTH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Becker County Chairman: Russell Kent Clerk: Karen Lefebvre, 983-3128 Supervisors: Douglas Fabre, Richard Jasken Treasurer: Sherry Zima WOLF LAKE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Harry Aho Clerk: Lori Aho, 538-6754 Supervisors: David Feldt, Roger Boyce Treasurer: James Mayfield

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DETROIT LAKES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 22:

Administration Offices • 847-9271 Superintendent: Douglas Froke • Business Manager: Ryan Tangen Education Director: Renee Kerzman School Board: David Langworthy, Kylie Johnson, Brenda Muckenhirn, Amy Erickson, Jane Foltz, John Steffl Roosevelt Elementary (K-5)...................................... 847-1106 Principal: Trisha Mariotti Rossman Elementary (K-5)...................................... 847-9268 Principal: Jason Kuehne Detroit Lakes Middle School (6-8)...........................847-9228 Principal: Mike Suckert • Assistant Principal: Justin Hegg Detroit Lakes High School (9-12).............................. 847-4491 Principal: Darren Wolf • Assistant Principal: Justin Messer Activities Director: Mitch McLeod Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center (ages 15-21).. 844-5687 Principal: Peter Lundin Adventist Christian School (K-8)............................. 846-9764 Principal: Sandy Daniels Faith Christian School (Pre-K-6)................................847-7375 Principal/Administrator: Anita Thorson Holy Rosary School (Pre-K-8)....................................847-5306 Superintendent: Monsignor Tim McGee • Principal: Mike Connell Laker Prep Preschool/Early Childhood .... 844-5600/3200 Lead Teachera: Mary Rotter & Eric Rotter

Administration Offices • 238-5914 Superintendent: Dale Hogie • Business Manager: Nicole Ecker School Board: Darrel Pederson, David O’Connell, Corey Askin, Mark Johnson, Skye Bjerke, Marvin Vareberg, Mande North Elementary (K-6)......................................................... 439-3301 Principal: Sam Skaaland Secondary (7-12)........................................................... 238-5916 Principal: Mary Merchant

Frazee-Vergas High School

FRAZEE-VERGAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 23:

Administration Offices............................................... 334-3181 Superintendent: Terry Karger • Business Manager: Pam Pontius School Board: Matt Bauer, Steve Jepson, Tammie Nunn, Burl Buhr, Stacy Cruz, Darrin Ovsak, Thaddeus Helmers Elementary (K-6).......................................................... 334-3911 Principal: Travis Nagel Junior/Senior High (7-12)............................................ 334-2981 Principal (7-12): Anna Potvin • Activities Director: Nick Courneya

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Administration Offices............................................... 473-6171 Superintendent: Lisa Weber School Board: Allan Haugo, John Zima, Terry Dorman, Mark Rothschadl, Stacy Bly, Christie Haverkamp, Jon Syverson Elementary (grades K-4, Ogema).................................473-6174 Principal: Laurie Johnson Secondary (grades 5-12, Waubum)............................... 473-6173 Principal: Eric Martinez • Dean/Athletic Director: Tim Spaeth

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MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE-DETROIT LAKES

The Detroit Lakes campus of Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State-Detroit Lakes) is part of a four-campus college.

The local campus is located on Highway 34 East in Detroit Lakes. M State-Detroit Lakes offers a broad-based selection of program majors including accounting; architectural technology; business entrepreneurship; information technology; civil engineering technology; early childhood and paraprofessional education; marine engine technology, nursing; power sports technology, radiologic technology and social science well as a variety of online offerings.

Start your bachelor’s degree at M State. Complete the first twoyears of your bachelor’s degree by earning a University Transfer degree at any of the four Minnesota State campuses or online through eCampus. M State offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Fine Arts transfer degrees. Learn more about areas of interest and customize your educational plan with an advisor.

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Universities

M State has taken the initiative to establish a number of cooperative agreements (curriculum articulations) with four-year colleges within and outside of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for students who wish to continue their education toward a four-year degree. (More information is available online at www.minnesota.edu.)

M State-DL offers a full-time Day Care Center for students with children, as well as on-campus food service and a bookstore. Minnesota State Community & Technical College is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Prospective students are invited to visit the campus by requesting a campus tour online at www.minnesota.edu, or by calling 218-8463700 or 800-492-4838 (toll free).

A complete, up-to-date course schedule is also available online.

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Adult Basic Education & GED Preparation ABE is for anyone, ages 16 and older who wish to receive free help with basic skills, GED preparation, English as a Second Language and citizenship classes, life and work skills, or just brushing up on their reading and math skills. Currently housed at Minnesota State Community & Technical College-Detroit Lakes, 900 Highway 34 East, Room E103. Phone: 218-844-5760.

School Age Child Care (“Latch Key”) ISD #22 provides after school child care at Rossman and Roosevelt Elementary from 3:30 to 6 p.m. It also provides all day care during vacation and staff inservice days from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rossman Elementary, as well as all-day care through the summer months at the Lincoln Education Center from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FRAZEE-VERGAS COMMUNITY

Education and Recreation 305 N. Lake St. • Frazee MN 56544 334-3181 • www.frazee.k12.mn.us Coordinator: Karri Schultz • 334-3181 ext. 4101 Youth and adult enrichment, trips and tours, recreation and sports, fitness/health, computers/technology, defensive driving, blood screening, community health fair and more. Over 65 classes and activities, plus more than 300 online classes, are available.

DETROIT LAKES COMMUNITY EDUCATION Lincoln Education Center • 204 Willow St. E. (Located at the corner of Lincoln and Willow streets, Detroit Lakes) 847-4418 • Fax 847-9794 E-mail: comed@detlakes.k12.mn.us Web site: www.dlcommunityed.com and www.dlschools.net

Community Education Coordinator: Annmarie Lacher (ext. 6101 or alacher@detlakes.k12. mn.us) Secretary: Carrie Cornwell (ext. 6102 or ccornwell@detlakes.k12. mn.us) Community Education offers opportunities for individuals to take classes in the area of arts and crafts, personal interest, safety courses, youth enrichment, driver’s education and more.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & School Readiness Coordinator: Fran Rethwisch (ext. 6116) ECFE is for children ages 0-5 and their parents/ caregivers. Fun and interactive classes and activities are offered to support the parents’ role as their child’s first and most important teacher. All families are encouraged to attend.

Preschool (School Readiness) classes are available to children who are 3-5 years of age by Sept. 1 of the school year. Literacy, music, social interaction, math, creative arts and science are all incorporated into learning opportunities with licensed teachers.

Early Childhood Family Education/School Readiness Website: www.frazee.k12.mn.us/ecfe • Phone: 334-3181, ext. 4101 Ongoing classes for families run from September-May.Special events vary throughout the year. Preschool classes for children ages 3-4 (by Sept. 1) also run September-May. GED, Adult Basic Education Classes offered in English as a Second Langage, basic skills, GED preparation and testing, college preparation, career planning, life skills and computer skills. Call 334-3181 for more information.

LAKE PARK-AUDUBON

Community Education 611 Vigen Lane • P.O. Box 479, Lake Park MN 56554 218-325-0754 • E-mail: communityed@lpa.k12.mn.us Website: www.lpacommunityed.com “Learning for all ages and interests,” with adult offerings including vocational and enrichment classes, parenting and childcare, computers, GED and ABE, and kids’ classes in crafting, baking and more.

The school also offers an After School Enrichment Program from 3-6 p.m. on school days, on a drop-in basis. Participants receive a healthy snack, help with homework, have time for outside play, and do craft and art projects.

Early Childhood Family Education 601 4th Street Audubon MN 56511 218-325-0754 • E-mail: ecfe@lpa.k12.mn.us Website: www.lakeparkaudubon.com/ecfe Programs for parents and children from birth through kindergarten age; classes run from the 2nd full week in September through the 3rd week in May. BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018 | 29

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Recreation County wide

Anytime Fitness: 1647 Hwy. 10 West, Detroit Lakes, 844-5656.

State-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, certified personal training, hot tub, pool, sauna, year-round tanning, showers and changing rooms, with 24-hour member only access. Dance fitness and boot camp classes offered.

Dion’s Dangerzone Gym: 1210 Fortune Ave., Detroit Lakes, 841-6094. Step out of your comfort zone and experience something different: A mixture of cardio, boxing and strength training that will appeal to men, women and youth alike.

Crossfit Detroit Lakes: 15857 Hwy. 59 South, Detroit Lakes.

Experience being a part of a community of people that have health and fitness in mind. Whether you are a fitness freak or a parent who wants to keep up with the kids, the trainers at Crossfit can help you achieve your fitness goals. For more information, email the staff at info@crossfitdetroitlakes.com or visit the website at www.crossfitdetroitlakes.com.

Library

Detroit Lakes Public Library: Open daily at 10 a.m., Mon. through Sat. Closing times: Monday-Wednesday 9pm; ThursdayFriday 6pm; Sat. 4pm; Closed Sunday and holidays. Story Hour for Preschoolers every Thursday and Saturday at 10:30am. Located at 1000 Washington Avenue. Phone 847-2168.

Bingo

YEAR-ROUND ATTRACTIONS

Monday and Thursday: Detroit Lakes VFW, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 Noon; Phone 847-9460.

Sunday: American Legion, Lake Park, 7 p.m., 238-5577. .Tuesday and Friday: Bar Bingo, Eagles, Detroit Lakes, 5:30 p.m., 847-5267.

Saturday: Bar Bingo, Eagles, Detroit Lakes, 2:30 p.m., 847-5267.

Friday-Monday: Golden Eagle Bingo Lodge, Mahnomen (35 miles north of Detroit Lakes), Doors open 5:15 p.m., Warm-Up games 6:15 p.m., Early Bird 6:30 p.m., Regular Session starts 7 p.m. 218-935-5385.

Casino

Shooting Star Casino: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Blackjack tables, lounge with entertainment, 3 restaurants, meeting rooms, Cabaret, American Indian Museum, gift shop, RV park, luxury hotel. 35 miles north of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59 at Mahnomen. 9352701 or 800-313-7469.

Culture/Arts

The Historic Holmes Theatre, located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, has a variety of shows to offer during its fall/winter and spring/summer seasons as well as engaging in various arts outreach projects in the community. Call 844-SHOW for a list of upcoming events as well as ticket and seating information. Theater memberships also available.

Health/Fitness

Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center: Located at 826 Summit Ave. Facilities include aquatic/fitness, theater/cultural, childcare and senior nutrition centers, as well as a 2-story indoor kids’ playground that is one of the largest in the state. Memberships available.

Call 844-4221 for more information.

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Museum

Becker County Museum: Where the present meets the past.

Admission is free. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Saturdays during the winter). Located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Front Street (714 Summit Ave.), across the parking lot from the community center). Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Contact: Becky Mitchell, executive director, 218-847-2938. Website: beckercountyhistory.org.

Biking/Hiking/Winter Sports

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area: Detroit Lakes’ year-round recreation destination includes a terrain park, tubing hill with warming house, 4.5 miles of cross country skiing trails, 6-8 miles of snow shoeing trails and 17 downhill skiing runs as well as skiing and snowboarding lessons, a ski lodge with rental shop, bar/restaurant and souvenir shop, and even a volunteer Ski Patrol to watch over visitors and provide aid as necessary. In the spring, summer and fall, the Mountain is open for mountain biking and hiking as well. Info: 218-844-SNOW or www.detroitmountain.com.

Maplelag Resort: Located in rural Callaway, this 660-acre resort boasts cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking trails as well as an event center, gift shop, dining hall and comfortable cabins for sleeping and relaxing. Call 218-375-4466/1-800-654-7711 (toll free) or visit www.maplelag.com.

Wildlife Refuges

Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District: This U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office manages more than 50,000 acres of wetland and prairie habitat on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) and easements in Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Norman and Polk counties. These diverse prairie and wooded areas provide habitat for more than 280 bird species. Walk into the 1,372-acre Helliksen Prairie WPA in northwestern Becker County and experience the sights and sounds of a

virgin tallgrass native prairie that is teeming with wetlands, wildlife and wildflowers. Hike the 1.5-mile Prairie Marsh Trail at the Headquarters WPA just north of Detroit Lakes and look for white-tailed deer, numerous migratory birds and other wildlife. Active osprey nests can be seen from the hiking trail. The trail is open during daylight hours for hiking and cross country skiing. The Wetland Management District Office is located one mile north of Detroit Lakes on North Tower Road. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 218-847-4431; TTY: 800877-8339. For more information, check out the web site at www.fws.gov/ refuge/detroit­_lakes_wmd or send an e-mail to DetroitLakes@fws.gov.

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge: Wetlands and native grasslands are being restored. Excellent viewing of waterfowl and birds of prey. Many interesting and unusual shore and marsh birds are nesting on the Refuge or can be seen during their migration period May-Nov. Best viewing in early morning and evening. Visitors will find new trails and overlook on interconnected wetlands. Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hamdenslough.

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge: Tamarac’s environmentally friendly Visitor’s Center features an exhibit area, bookstore, theater and more. The Discovery Center, located just across the road from the Visitor’s Center, offers environmental education programs for children throughout the region, both inside the main facility and at learning stations placed along the trail looping around the site. Other public attractions at the Refuge include boat accesses, birding and hunting areas, hiking trails and a self-guiding auto tour. Tamarac is located 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes at the junction of Becker County highways 26 & 29. Contact: Neil Powers, manager, 218-847-2641.

Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac.

SUMMER ATTRACTIONS Amusement/Theme Parks

Open May-Sept., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Closed Mondays.

Cottage Posch: Located in Cormorant Village. Open May 1 through Labor Day. Hours: Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 850-8131.

North & South Antiques: Two miles south of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59, then 7.4 miles west on Cty. Rd. 6, then 1/2 mi. north on Black Hawk Road. Hours: Open May 15-Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.Sat. as well as holidays and holiday weekends. Open year-round by chance or appt. 439-3099.

Baseball

Detroit Lakes Angels Amateur Baseball Team: The team is composed of seasoned baseball veterans and young prospects, ranging in age from 18-35. Many players have college-level baseball experience.

Detroit Lakes Legion Baseball: Youth baseball team. Good clean entertainment several evenings a week at Washington Park. This complex is one of the finest places to spend an evening and enjoy good family entertainment. This park also hosts the Babe Ruth teams. Call the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center at 218844-4221 for more information.

Biking

A paved bike path is located between West Lake Drive (by the Voyageur Bowling Lanes) and Dunton Locks County Park.

Maplelag Resort and the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area also offer mountain biking during the summer months.

Paintball

Foxhole II: Open by appointment; full rental, speed ball and wood courses. Located one mile east of Audubon on Hwy 10, three miles south on County Road 15 and 1 mile east on 165th Street. Contact: Ralph Bo Huntley, 439-3294 or 849-2046.

Kiddie Land of Cormorant: There’s a new amusement park for Parks/Recreation kids at the Cormorant Store that’s over 20 years old. Locals might City parks: Playgrounds, rental games, shuffleboard, table tenremember “Kiddie Land” in Detroit Lakes. It shut down years ago, but nis, basketball, tennis, softball, disc golf, etc. Recreation building at the owner of the Cormorant Store bought and re-furbished the nine Washington Park. 846-7113 or the Community Ed Office at 847-4418. rides for this new attraction and added a mini golf course. It’s geared County parks: Dunton Locks: One of the finest county parks in toward kids age 12 and under, and is open summer weekends through the area. Excellent hiking and mountain bike trails. Two covered shelters, one with kitchen facilities. Next to the DNR Fish Hatchery. Active Labor Day. Phone: 218-439-6631.

Summerhill Farms: Explore our eight specialty shops overflowing Tram operating weekends that transports boats, personal watercraft with gift items, women’s apparel, sweatshirts and t-shirts, unique home and pontoons from Muskrat Lake to Lake Sallie. Located 2-1/2 miles accessories, toys, garden accessories, gourmet foods, wine and more. south on Hwy. 59.

Enjoy lunch at Summerhill Farm’s Sun Porch Restaurant. Experience Sucker Creek Preserve: A 64.24-acre nature preserve located on our cozy country charm while enjoying fresh sandwiches, soups, salads the south side of Big Detroit Lake, along Sucker Creek, this facility and desserts; daily specials, wine, beer and espresso are also served. includes an amphitheater, 2,700-foot handicapped accessible, paved Open mid-May through mid-September. Shop hours are 10:30 a.m.-5 walking trail and interpretive signs to guide visitors through the BeckerRestaurant Co Guidepark’s plant and animal life, archaeology, geology and more. p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. lunch hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Sunday; dinner served adFishing/Guide 3.5 x 1.5 color 2018 $109Service Friday-Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Located 7 miles north of Park Rapids Area fishing opportunities: 412 beautiful lakes within a 25 mile on Highway 71. Phone: 218-732-3865; Web site: www.summerhill-farm. radius of Detroit Lakes. Also, fish off the fishing pier on West Lake com; e-mail: info@summerhill-farm.com.

Drive or the fish hatchery on Lake Sallie. Guide service is also available. Call 847-1089 (Brad Laabs).

SuLaine’s Antique Mall & Collectibles: Located at 603 Hwy. 10 East, Detroit Lakes. Phone 844-6830. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (approximately); Sundays noon-5 p.m.

Buggy Wheel Antiques: Located 8 miles west of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10 on the south side of the road. Phone 439-6980. Hours:

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Flea Markets

Shady Hollow Flea Market: Open Memorial weekend and Sundays through mid-September, also Memorial Day, July 4, WE Fest Saturday and Labor Day. Located 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes on

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Highway 59. Free admission; handicap accessible parking available.

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Club & Resort, three and a half miles west of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10. Phone 439-6400.

Golf Courses

WE Fest: WE Fest, which will celebrate its 36th anniversary on Aug. 2-4, 2018, is firmly established as one of the nation’s largest country music and camping festivals. This year’s headliners include Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood. Located at Soo Pass Ranch south of Detroit Lakes. Phone: 800-493-3378 (toll free) or 847-1681. Website: www.wefest.com.

Tuesdays in the Park: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., June through August, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell (relocates to the DL Pavilion in bad weather). Free admission; lawn seating. Hosted by the Historic Holmes Theatre. Call 218-844-7469 for more information.

Detroit Country Club: 36 holes including an executive 18 hole course. Open to the public. Five miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59 between lakes Melissa and Sallie. Phone 847-5790 (Lake View Course 847-8942).

Forest Hills Golf Club: 18 hole regulation length course. Clubhouse with pro shop. Full-service restaurant and bar overlooking the challenging 18th hole. Three miles west on Highway 10. 439-6400.

Frazee Golf Course: 9 hole course. Two miles from the Highway 10 overpass through Frazee on Highway 87. Cart rentals. 334-3831.

Lakeview Golf Course: 24962 Co. Hwy. 22, Detroit Lakes. 8478942.

Maple Hills Golf Course: 9 hole, par 36 course. Rental clubs and carts are also available. Four miles east of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10. 847-9532.

Wildflower Golf Course: 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole guest executive course will challenge all levels of golfers. Located at Fair Hills Resort — 9 miles south on Highway 59 and 3 miles west on County 20. Phone 439-3357 or 532-3357.

Scuba Diving

Tri-State Diving: Scuba diving is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. Complete line of rental gear, 5,000 psi air station, equipment sales and service, guided dive trips to area lakes and classes for all levels of experience. Come explore our Minnesota lakes and see what we have to offer. Located 3 miles north on Richwood Road to Little Floyd Lake Road, then east 1.7 miles. Contact: Gary Thompson, 847-4868.

Softball

Horseback Riding

JF Stables: Conveniently located 6 miles north of Detroit Lakes and 45 miles east of Fargo, JF Stables is a premier equestrian facility that offers a heated indoor arena, boarding, training, riding, jumping and barrel riding lessons, among other services. For more information call 218-847-7006 or visit www.jfstables.com.

Timberline Ranch: Trail rides seven days a week, Memorial Day weekend (or earlier, weather permitting) through Labor Day. Ride time approximately one hour. Also includes a gift shop on site (gift certificates available). Call for reservations. Phone 847-3886.

Mini Golf

Music Festivals/Concert Series

Rock’n Waters: Extreme mini-golf, located at Forest Hills Golf

Detroit Lakes hosts several softball tournaments during the summer — both men’s and women’s. Stop out and watch at one of the many beautiful softball diamonds located in the softball complex in Snappy Park.

Pickleball

Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center: Four indoor courts are open year-round. All levels of players are welcome. Day passes are available for non-members. For more information contact Heidi Mason at 218-844-4221, or visit the DL Pickleball page on Facebook.

Peoples Park: Five courts are available from May through October at the site of the outdoor skating rink. All level players are welcome;

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balls and paddles available on a limited basis. Courts are lighted. More information is available on the website: usapa.org or the DL Pickleball page on Facebook. Contact person is Lee Swanson, 218-847-3868.

Swimming

Two public beaches, one by the Pavilion and one by the American Legion Club. Public beach between the two areas also.

Indoor swimming facilities also available at the BTD Aquatics Center, located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, 826 Summit Ave. Call 844-4221 for more info.

Tennis

Fourteen lighted courts near the Sr. High, Middle School and the City Park in Detroit Lakes are free and open to the public.

The Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center Fieldhouse also offers year-round tennis facilities. Call 844-4221 for reservations.

Tubing

Charlie’s Ottertail Tubing: Everything is happening right on the river! Seven miles east of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 34, free shuttle and parking with tube rental, picnicking and tailgating available. Open daily through summer. 847-3258.

K & K River Tubing: Tube down the Ottertail with a whole group of friends and flow with the current as you wind along the river’s path. Tube rentals available. Located 7 miles east of Detroit Lakes on Highway 34. 841-1904 or 846-3440.

Water Recreation

J&K Marina: On the beach. Rent paddle boats, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks and canoes. Boat rides for those who wish to relax and enjoy the scenery. Open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. through summer.

Boat slips available. Located at 121 West Lake Drive. 847-7291 summer or 847-0324 all year.

Long Bridge Bar, Grill & Marina: On Big Detroit at Long Bridge.

Slips available; staff can assist with docking. 218-847-1949 or www. longbridgedl.com.

Zoos

Trowbridge Creek Zoo: This family-run operation in rural Vergas boasts a large variety of rare and exotic animals in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Open seven days a week (weather permitting), Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information please call 218-731-8711 or visit www.trowbridgecreekzoo.com.

WINTER ATTRACTIONS

Curling

Lakes Curling Club: Located 1/2 mile north on Highway 59. Curling activities for all ages and skill levels. Contact: 847-8186 or www. lakescurling.com.

Ice Fishing

Fish houses/fishing derbies: Thanksgiving is the traditional week for putting out the fish houses. Fishing derbies are also a favorite in the Lakes area (contact the Chamber of Commerce for a current listing of dates and locations.

Ice Skating

Kent Freeman Sports Arena and indoor satellite arena, 1310 Rossman Ave. Phone: 846-7105.

Peoples Park Rink, outdoor skating in season; across the street from Freeman Arena. Heated warming house with bathroom facilities.

Skiing

Cross country: Forty-two miles of groomed trails are available for cross-country skiing. Great trail system! Trails are groomed regularly. Accommodations — motels, resorts, American Plan, and bed and breakfast inns are available along many of these trails. Maps available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber office, 700 Summit Ave. Phone: 218847-9202 or 800-542-3992 (toll free).

Downhill: Detroit Mountain Recreation Area offers 17 downhill skiing runs as well as a terrain park, beginner hill, skiing and snowboarding lessons, a ski lodge with rental shop, bar/restaurant and souvenir shop, and even a volunteer Ski Patrol to watch over visitors and provide aid as

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Medical

ESSENTIA HEALTH St. Mary’s, Detroit Lakes

Hospital: Essentia Health St. Mary’s – 847-5611 Essentia Health St. Mary’s, accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed as an 87-bed acute care hospital set in a modern facility with services such as: Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Obstetrics, Optometry Services, Surgical Services, Imaging, Kidney Dialysis, Therapy Services, Blood Bank and more! In addition, Essentia Health St. Mary’s has many senior housing options including Oak Crossing, a 96 bed skilled care center, senior apartments and assisted living. Oak Crossing also offers Transitional Care services.

Clinics: Essentia Health St. Mary’s Clinic – (800) 224-5888, www.essentiahealth.org Detroit Lakes, 1027 Washington Avenue – 218-844-2300 Frazee, 114 W. Main Street – 218-334-7255 Lake Park, 1005 First Street – 218-238-5901 Mahnomen, 117 Main Street North – 218-936-5616 Pelican Rapids, 301 North Broadway – 218-863-2000 Serving Detroit Lakes and the surrounding communities since 1984, the Essentia Health St. Mary’s clinics are here to provide the care you need, when you need it. Our physicians provide a wide range of services including family practice, surgery, urgent care, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and podiatry.

Sanford Health Clinic – 846-2000 Same Day Surgery Center www.sanfordhealth.org 1245 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes The clinic has been located in Detroit Lakes since 1987. Sanford Health provides care close to home, with services including family practice, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, optometry, behavioral health, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat (ENT), urology and podiatry.

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Facilities

7-Day Clinic – 846-9981 www.7dayclinic.info 1361 Wenner Road, Detroit Lakes Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 7-Day Clinic is a walk-in express care clinic that is owned and operated by Essentia Health-St. Mary’s. It boasts full laboratory services, hearing testing, exercise and nutrition counseling, physical therapy, psychological counseling and other men’s and women’s health services.

Catalyst Medical Center - (701) 365-8700 826 Summit Ave., Suite 164 With offices located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, this Fargo-based practice provides specialty services including ear, nose and throat (ENT); dermatology, audiology and cosmetics.

ENT can help those with sore throats or chronic snoring, and audiology will perform custom hearing-aid fittings or diagnose an earache.

Dermatology will look at rashes or suspicious moles, and cosmetics includes facials, microderms and chemical peels.

These are just a sampling of the extensive services available; call for more information about how we can serve your needs.

Nursing Homes:

Emmanuel Nursing Home ­– 847-4486 A part of the Ecumen Detroit Lakes campus, Emmanuel Nursing Home is a skilled nursing center and has been serving the community since 1964. Emmanuel offers private rooms and transitional care, which includes rehab services (in and out patient) for those recovering from illness and surgery. Its therapy center is certified by the Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation Excellence (CORE). Specialized memory care, adult day services and respite services are also available. Call for more information.

Oak Crossing – 847-5611 Located on the campus of Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, Oak Crossing is a 96 bed care center specializing in transitional care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing, with on site physical, occupational and speech therapy, personal physician visits and inpatient respite care.

Medicare, Medical Assistance, and Veterans Administration certified.

Participating provider for Medica and Blue Plus.

Sunnyside Care Center – (218) 238-5944 Sunnyside Care Center is a healthcare and rehabilitation center, owned by Becker County, which has been entrusted to serve the lakes area community for more than 50 years. This history of service to older adults has given us the experience and expertise to best serve our residents and families.

Our 45-bed home is located along scenic Boyer Lake, which provides our residents with unique therapeutic activities such as pontoon rides and fishing excursions. This is balanced by a care team committed to providing excellent nursing care and therapeutic rehabilitation programs, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapy.

In short, Sunnyside’s objective is to ensure that you or your family member’s stay at our facility is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. Life’s a little BIGGER in a small community.

Please contact Sunnyside 218-238-5944 or 218-439-3831 if we can be of service.

Frazee Care Center Complex ­– (218) 334-4501 Frazee Care Center Complex is dedicated to providing the best medical care available and is committed to the compassionate delivery of human services.

Our 84-skilled bed, Medicare Certified facility offers a myriad of services. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy, specialized in ventilator and dependant care, are available. A variety of daily activities meet the needs of our residents.

Frazee Assisted Living consists of 19 apartments and Vergas Assisted Living has 15 apartments. Respite care also contribute to the amenities available through Frazee Care Center.

Please contact us for information on costs, funding alternatives and eligibility requirements. (218) 334-4501.

Other Facilities/Services:

American Cancer Society – (800) 227-2345 The American Cancer Society provides durable medical equipment, wigs, head coverings and “Look Good, Feel Better” classes at no cost.

Financial assistance packages are available for dependants based on specific criteria.

American Red Cross - (218) 736-3481 The American Red Cross provides emergency services such as shelter, food and clothing to victims of house fires, windstorms and other natural disasters, as well as training in swimming, first aid, CPR and other related health care.

Hospice of the Red River Valley - (218) 847-9493 or (800) 237-4629 Hospice of the Red River Valley provides hospice services throughout the lakes region. Services are provided where you need them—in the patient’s home, a nursing home or an assisted living facility. Call or visit our website at www.hrrv.org.

Lincare - (218) 847-5649 • Providacare (218) 844-2273• Arrowhealth Medical Supply (218) 847-2837 Full line of medical equipment and supplies for rent or purchase.

Becker County Coordinator on Aging/Aging Disabilities Resource Center – (888) 458-1385 or (218) 847-1385 Lauren Risbrudt, coordinator Provides assistance in accessing programs and services for older adults in Becker County. The Coordinator visits individuals in their homes, at senior nutrition and housing sites, provides information, refers, and links seniors to service providers. The County Coordinator program is sponsored by Becker County, Mahube-Otwa Community Council, Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, United Way of Becker County and the Detroit Lakes Noon and Breakfast Rotary clubs. There is no fee for the service.

Ecumen Detroit Lakes Home Care • 218-844-7158: “We create a home for older adults wherever they choose to live.” Ecumen Detroit Lakes Home Care is a service not a building, so the service comes to you! Our Home Care program includes a variety of options including Medicare Home Care, RN supervision and assessments, medication set-up and administration including diabetic services, assistance with personal care, bathing, homemaking, laundry, meal preparation and VoiceCare response line.

We will customize your needs into your individual care plan.

Outpatient Therapy • 218-844-7134: Physical, occupational and speech therapy provided in our Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation Excellence.

Including specialized incontinence management program. Call for information or to schedule a complimentary evaluation.

Adult Day Services • 218-844-7162: Provides a daily home away from home for older adults and those with disabilities, while providing respite for caregivers. Adult Day Services is a planned program of life enriching activities designed to promote independence, a healthy

Lakes Homes

and Program Development, Inc. 847 Hwy 10 E, Detroit Lakes

www.lakeshomes.net

218-847-5642 • Community Residential Support • Supported Living Services • Residential Services • Respite Care

Serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Incorporated September 29, 1977 Celebrating more than 40 years!

“Enhancing Human Worth and Potential”

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SANFORD HEALTH CLINIC in Detroit Lakes

lifestyle and well-being through social and health related services. The center is open 7 days per week and offers evening and night respite service. Scheduled transportation service is available.

Sanford Health Home Care - 847-2653 Twenty-four hour on-call services.

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Home Health - 847-0808 Home Health services at Essentia Health St. Mary’s provide medical support so people can live in the comfort and security of their own homes. We also offer a personal emergency response service. Please call for more information.

support services as needed. Located at 1165 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes.

Memory Care Facility • 844-6028: For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in the lakes area. Golden Manor offers a less institutional environment and many other benefits. Located at 1159 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes.

Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted Living - 847-6900 Specializes in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia disorders. With only 10 residents per building, all in private suites, each person receives individualized care in an environment that’s not like a nursing home or hospital: it’s truly a home. Located at 1558 Randolph Rd., Detroit Lakes.

Sunnyside Outpatient Therapy Clinic - 238-5944/439-3831 Rehabilitation means reshaping lives and restoring lost abilities after an illness or injury. It means treating the whole patient — physically, emotionally and socially. At Sunnyside Care Center, we strive to advocate for the health and wellness of our community members.

Therefore, we provide outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy in our newly-remodeled therapy gym. Whether recovering from an illness or injury, our outpatient rehabilitation program focuses on helping individuals achieve personal goals and helping them to return to their prior roles and activities of daily life. If interested, please call one of the above-listed numbers for a free consultation.

Becker County Transit - 847-1674 or (888) 847-1674 (toll free) Van rides for the handicapped and senior citizens can be arranged by calling the above number.

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www.jeffersonhearingaid.com Call for an Appointment 800-631-4946 or 218-371-7127

For all your Hearing Care Services Hearing aid fittings, repairs, batteries & accessories • Consultations Hearing protection • Hearing Awareness Program and Medical Referrals

WADENA / DETROIT LAKES / PARK RAPIDS / FERGUS FALLS / PERHAM

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ECUMEN DETROIT LAKES’ main entrance.

Career Opportunities and Scholarships Available!

• Independent Living • Home Care • Assisted Living • TCU Short Stay & Rehab • Memory Care • Long Term Care • Community Services Ecumen Detroit Lakes 218-847-4486

Sunnyside Care Center of Lake Park

Ask us about In-Home Services • Learn more at www.ecumen.org

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Social

Services

The Becker County Human Service Department is located at 712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes. The main phone number for social services programs is 218-847-5628 or 866-454-5628 (toll free).

Social Service Programs

Services to Families and Children: Services provided to address abuse and neglect in families. Services include assessment/investigation of abuse and neglect, child protection and child welfare case management, in-home family support, foster care, adoption, and referrals to other community based services. Services are focused on the safety and well-being of children and families.

Child Care Assistance: Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc., provides case management for the county’s childcare program. Located at 715 11th St. N., Suite 402, Moorhead MN 56560.

Phone: 877-773-5778, 218-299-7157. Fax: 218-299-7547.

Developmental Disability Services: Services provided to developmentally disabled children and adults to promote self sufficiency, independence and community integration with services provided in the least restrictive setting. Case management services are provided to assist in assessing individuals’ needs to develop case plans, to arrange for services and to monitor outcomes.

Mental Health Services: Case management services for adults and children experiencing difficulty with their emotional or mental health needs including a full range of mental health services. This may also include assisting the court to obtain involuntary commitments when necessary. Becker County Human Services coordinates mental health crisis services for adults and children. This includes the coordination of mobile crisis teams and collaboration with qualified crisis providers in the region.

Chemical Dependency Services: Provide chemical dependency referrals to in-patient and out-patient facilities, case management and assisting the Court to obtain involuntary commitment when necessary.

Services to Seniors: Long term care consultation services are provided which include providing information and education to individuals on services available for assisting with long term care and chronic care needs. Assessments are done to determine health, social and psychological needs and help is provided to identify services that are needed to support and maintain individuals in the last restrictive environment.

Information is provided on eligibility for health care programs and recommendations are made on community-based services. Case management is provided to develop a case plan and arrange for services.

Day Care and Foster Care Licensing: Recruits and licenses Day Care homes and Adult and Child Foster Care homes in the county.

Adult Protection Services: This program provides services to vulnerable individuals including frail, elderly and disabled individuals. These individuals may be experiencing difficulty protecting themselves and obtaining basic needs of food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Reports of vulnerable adults are received, investigated and services provided as needed. Services are focused on safety and well-being and support independent living. Agency staff collaborates and coordinates with home health, community health, law enforcement and other agencies that serve senior and disabled individuals.

Financial Assistance

Health Insurance: Minnesota’s new online health insurance mar-

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ketplace, www.mnsure.org, has a variety of options available. Becker County Human Services will have assistance available for anyone needing help filling out the online application. Call or stop by for an appointment.

Diversionary Work Program (DWP): The Diversionary Work Program is a four-month program that helps low-income Minnesota families find jobs. The goal of DWP is to help parents immediately start working and eliminate the need to receive welfare benefits. receive financial assistance to meet their basic needs and receive other supports such as food support, child care and health care assistance.

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): The Minnesota Family Investment Program is the state’s welfare program for low-income families with children. The focus of this program is to help families move toward economic stability by entering the workforce while offering resources of a cash grant, food support and child care assistance. Parents are expected to work. Most families can get cash assistance for only 60 months in a lifetime.

General Assistance (GA): The General Assistance Program is for single adults and childless couples. The GA program provides monthly cash grants for eligible persons.

Minnesota Supplemental Assistance (MSA): Minnesota Supplemental Aid is a state funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to people who are aged, blind or disabled and who receive Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Food Support Benefits: The Food Support program is a county-administered, federal program that assists people and families with

low incomes to purchase food and better meet their nutritional needs.

The program is not intended to supply all of a person or family’s food needs. Instead, it is a supplement to help them achieve or maintain their independence.

Emergency Assistance: Helps individuals and families with housing, heat or other basic needs.

Child Support Services: The child support program is a countyadministered, federal program that assists in the establishment and enforcement of obligations for the support of children, including basic support, medical support, and child care obligations. They will establish paternity and support obligations if there is no order for support. If there is an order for support, they will take the necessary enforcement steps to collect the obligation due on the case for the children. They will modify the obligations as allowed by statute to assure that the obligation is according to Minnesota Guidelines. Some of the enforcement remedies include: Location of parents; income withholding from payer of funds; driver, occupational and recreation license suspension; passport denial; levy of accounts; civil and criminal contempt actions.

Community Health

The Community Health Unit (847-5628) provides public health services for the residents of Becker County.

Family Based Services

WIC: WIC is a nutrition education program serving income eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants to age one, and children to age 5. The program provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, health referrals, and vouchers for supplemental food.

Universal post-partum/newborn visit: All Becker County families with a newborn are contacted by a Community Health Nurse if they request. A home visit is offered to provide new parents with information on feeding choices, newborn cares and additional support and resources available in the community.

Breastfeeding Support and Counseling Services: Certified lactation nurses are available to provide support and education to new mothers who are interested.

Follow Along Program: A program available to all children in Becker County under age three and their parents. A series of developmental questionnaires are mailed to parents for them to complete and return to Community Health. The questionnaires are scored and a letter is sent or a call is made to parents with the results.

Home Visiting Programs: Evidence based ongoing home visits are offered to pregnant women, infants, and children to provide ongoing support to eligible families.

Car Seat Program: Education and installation of infant and child car seats offered to eligible residents of Becker County.

Child and Teen Checkups: Children and Teens up to age 21 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare can receive well child checkups through their health plan with their regular doctor at their clinic. Checkups include: Complete physical exam, information

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about good physical health, immunizations, hearing/vision check, lab tests, dental varnish, growth/development checks, dental referrals and referrals to health care providers if needed. Community Health also provides the outreach for the Child and Teen Checkups Program.

Parents are contacted reminding them to schedule an appointment with their primary care provider for well child checkups.

Immunizations: Infant and child immunization can be provided for those meeting eligibility criteria.

Dental Varnishing: Preventative fluoride treatment for young children. This visit does not replace regular dental care.

Community Based Services

MnCHOICES Assessment: Assessments are provided by a community health nurse or social worker to determine appropriate home based services for the certified disabled and elderly. Personal care assistance assessments for medical assistance eligible participants are also screened through MnCHOICES. Case Management: Ongoing case management services are provided for waiver eligible clients residing in Becker County.

Disease Prevention and Control: Ongoing education, outreach and surveillance of communicable disease under the direction of the Minnesota Department of Health.

Emergency Preparedness: Collaborative efforts to address potential county-wide natural or man-made disasters or disease out breaks.

Becker County Transit

Becker County Transit provides economical transportation for everyone, including: • Door to door service for passengers • Door to door service for passengers with special needs.

• Electric lifts to assist wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

To schedule a ride, please call 218-847-1674 or 888-847-1674 (toll free).

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Becker County Senior Coordinator

Mahube-Otwa Offices:

Budget Counseling

MAHNOMEN 935-5022

Child Care Early Childhood Scholarships

DETROIT LAKES 847-1385

Emergency Food & Shelter

PARK RAPIDS 732-7204

Energy Assistance

FERGUS FALLS 739-3011

Family Assets Savings Program

WADENA 632-3600

Family Development Family Health

www.mahube.org

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52” (132 CM) TITAN® HD 2000 SERIES MYRIDE® ZERO TURN MOWER (74466) Toro is proud to announce the addition of the innovative MyRIDE® suspension system to the popular TITAN® HD 2000 Series zero-turn mower line.

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Parts • Service • Sales • Rental

1220 RANDOLPH ROAD • DETROIT LAKES • Automotive Machine Shop“S.A.M.S.” • Truck Repair • Equipment Repair • Welding &

Fabrication • Hydraulic Hoses • Interstate Batteries • Trailer Repair • Tire Repair & Sales

• Bobcat Service • Cummins Engine Dealer • Cat Engine Dealer

KUBOTA SALES & SERVICE

1200 RANDOLPH ROAD • DETROIT LAKES

GENESIS® II E-410 GAS GRILL The social spark of your backyard. An excuse for a spontaneous get-together. And the new center of your inner-circle. Invite the crew, ignite the Genesis® II E-410 gas grill, and let the GS4 grilling system take charge while you enjoy the company.

• Rental Store • Small Engine Sales & Service • Toro Sales & Service • Husqvarna Sales & Service • Stihl Sales & Service

• Weber Grills & Accessories • Onan Generator Sales & Service • Moving Needs • Concrete Tools • Drywall & Paint • Floor Care • Plumbing &

Electrical Tools • Auto Tools • Mechanical & Body • Construction Equipment • Bobcat Equipment

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Churches

in our area

NOTE: Service times may vary from winter to summer; call or visit church websites for more infomation.

BAKKE LUTHERAN CHURCH 27492 County Highway 32, Detroit Lakes; 6 miles north of Detroit lakes on County Hwy 21 • Phone/Fax: 847-7073 • bakkelutheranchurch.org

BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH (Independent, Fundamental) 24995 Co. Rd. 6 (junction with Highway 59), Detroit Lakes 847-8914 • bereanbaptistdl.org

RICHWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH 6 miles north of Detroit Lakes on U.S. Hwy 59 and 1/2 mile east on 250th St • 847-9662 richwoodlutheranchurch.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 E. Central Ave., Detroit Lakes Phone: 847-4571 Website: dlfirstbaptist.com

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE CHURCH (Christian & Missionary Alliance) Corner Hwys. 34 & 59 Office 847-2266 • FAX 218-847-3011 communityalliancechurch.org

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 24068 Pine Ave. PO Box 325 Osage Near Hwy. 34, 1 block North of Osage Country Market Phone: 218-573-3143 Email: gcco@arvig.net • Website: facebook.com/gracechurchosage

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 18330 US Hwy. 59 North, DL 847-5213 • dlag@arvig.net Website: www.dlaog.com

912 Lake Ave. • 847-5656 Pastor Rachel Simonson and Pastor John Simonson

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ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naytahwaush Co. Rd. 4 • 218-935-5676 whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Lake Avenue, DL • 847-1393 www.holyrosarycc.org e-mail: parish@holyrosarycc.org

ST. BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 417, White Earth 1 block north of Co. Hwy. 34 on Becker County 21 Office: 106 Ontario St., Ogema • 983-3519 whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com

MOST HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 57, Ogema • 218-983-3261 20 mi. N. of DL on Hwy 59, 3/4 miles E. on Co. Hwy. 34

CHURCH OF ST. FRANCES CABRINI Big Elbow Lake • 1 block South of MN 113 on Becker Co. 35 473-2101 whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com

Sunday Morning Worship (School Year): 8:30 am - “Lessons & Carols” Worship 3:30 & 5:00 - Live Nativity Worship 9:00 pm - Candlelight Worship

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Wednesday Evening Worship (School Year Only): 6:15 pm

1401 Madison Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN

218-847-7211

Pastor Jillene Gallatin Sunday Services: 8:30am & 10:30am June - August: One Service at 9am www.trinitylutherandl.org

Sunday Morning Worship (Summer Schedule): 8:30am Traditional in Sanctuary & 10:15am Contemporary Outside on South Lawn

ted!

Contact: Arden Svenby 218.844.6120 www.shepherdofthelakesdl.org

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808 Washington Avenue, Washington Square Mall, You are Suite 15, Detroit Lakes, MN invi

Worship 10:00 AM, Fellowship To Follow, Sunday School 11:00 AM sotl.church@yahoo.com

ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1112 3rd St., Waubun - 25 miles N. of DL on Hwy 59, 1/2 mile W on MN 113, then N of football field • 473-2101 whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com

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HAWLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH (Christian & Missionary Alliance) 404 Peters St., Hawley, MN 218-483-3426 • hawleyalliance.org

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 206 Dakota St., Callaway • 375-3571

ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1418 Main St., Hawley Phone: 218-483-4264 Website: standrewshawley.org

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EXPERIENCE CHURCH Historic Holmes Theatre, 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes MN www.experiencethechurch.com Phone: 218-234-7959 Email: info@experiencethechurch.com

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 202 W. Maple Ave., Frazee 334-4221 • frazeesacredheart.org

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH 2066 2nd St., Lake Park Phone: 218-238-6639 www.stfrancisxavier.cc

Phone & Fax: 218-847-9662 www.lundlutheran.org BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 23115 County Highway 14, Callaway • 218-375-2786 www.beautifulsaviorcallaway.com

ST. MARY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH 20996 Becker Cty. Hwy. 20, DL (On Becker Cty. Hwy. 20, 2 miles W. of Hwy. 59) Phone: 218-439-3937 www.stmaryofthelakes.cc ST. THEODORE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1/2 mi. N. of Ponsford & 1/2 mi. E. of Pine Point School on 129 • 218-983-3261 whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 900 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes Office: 847-4609 Website: detroitlakesucc.org BRECK MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 28076 Breck Road, PO Box 141 Ponsford (East of old Pine Point School) • Phone: 935-5704 ST. COLUMBA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH P.O. Box 431, White Earth Phone: 218-983-3273 www.facebook.com/ WhiteEarthStColumbas ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1400 Corbett Road, P.O. Box 868 (corner of Granger & Corbett Road), Detroit Lakes • 847-5858 www.stlukesdl.org

LUND LUTHERAN CHURCH 25213 Co. Hwy. 21, Detroit Lakes

CHRIST LUTHERAN 233 N. Manninen Ave., P.O. Box 305, Wolf Lake • 218-564-4614 or 218-538-6694 CORMORANT LUTHERAN 14314 County Hwy. 4, Lake Park Phone: 532-2694 Email: clchurch@loretel.net www.cormorantlutheran.org FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (Independent) Home of Faith Christian School 24688 County Highway 6 (located on Becker Co. 6, 1/2 mile west of Hwy. 59 S.), Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-1040 Fax: 844-6054 www.faithlutherandetroitlakes.com FIRST LUTHERA CHURCH OF AUDUBON (ELCA) 373 3rd St., Audubon Office Phone: 218-439-6500 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 912 Lake Ave., DL • 847-5656 www.firstlutheranchurch.com

MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN Church of the Lutheran Confession 615 Rossman Ave., Detroit Lakes Phone: 847-2080 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH - HEIGHT OF LAND (Missouri Synod) 37425 Co. Hwy. 56, Frazee (11 miles E. of DL on Hwy. 34, then South on CR 56) Office: 218-847-5064 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN (LCMS) 410 East Scharf Avenue Vergas, MN • 342-2379 Website: vergaslutheran.org

SHEPHERD OF THE LAKES LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) 404 Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes 218-844-7374 • sotl@arvig.net www.shepherdofthelakesdl.org

Christian Fellowship Church Interdenominational

28048 Meadow Drive • Detroit Lakes • 218-847-3482 Pastor Tim Rice

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. with Coffee Fellowship Time, 9:30-10:20 am Watch online live or anytime at www.cfcdl.org and on Arvig Cable TV channel 14, Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Grace Lutheran Church

YEAR ROUND

213 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-4568 • Pastor Ann Newgard-Larson

LABOR DAY THROUGH MAY 9 All small groups (ages 0-90) Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church

Handicapped Accessible

885 Pembina Trail • 847-4818 www.dlumc.org • email: secretary@dlumc.org

25213 Co. Hwy 21 Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-9662 www.lundlutheran.org

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Worship Service Sundays at 9:45 am

Adult Bible Study 8:30 am (Fall-Spring)

www.gracedetroitlakes.org

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St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church

Lives Changed by God’s Unchanging Word Sunday School 8:30 am

Sunday Worship Service Sunday School for Preschool-6th Grade Wednesday during the school year confirmation classes (Grades 7-9)

At Grace Lutheran Church, We are Committed to Our Mission:

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Sunday School for children is during the service, they are excused after the children’s sermon.

10:15 AM 10:45 AM 6:30 PM

Grace by grace, seeking to be God’s faithful people — in all we do: in worship, fellowship and learning in small groups, serving people in need, or advocating for justice.

You matter to God and to us. Come grow with us!

South of Best Western on Corbett Rd. - Corner of Pembina & Corbett

Lund Lutheran Church LCMC

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 19747 Cty. Hwy. 6, Audubon (5 miles south of Audubon on Co. Hwy. 11 and 1/4 mile east on Co. Hwy. 6) Phone: 439-6553 E-mail: stpeters@loretel.net www.st-peters.us

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1401 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes • 218-847-7211 tlchurch@arvig.net www.trinitylutherandl.org

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN LOON LAKE (LCMS) 31385 County Hwy. 4

Sunday Services 8:15 am and 10:00 am Wednesday Service at 6:15 pm

Pastor Brenda North

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN OF EVERGREEN (LCMS) 13084 Co. Hwy. 39, Frazee, MN Phone: 218-334-8124

LAKE PARK LUTHERAN 2002 - 2nd St. N., PO Box 89 Lake Park , MN 56554 Office 218-238-5823 www.lakeparklutheran.com

EKSJO LUTHERAN (ELCA) 5 miles W. of Lake Park on Hwy. 10 P.O. Box 327 • 238-5762 www.eksjolutheranchurch.org GRACE LUTHERAN 213 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes • 847-4568 gracelutheran@arvig.net www.gracedetroitlakes.org

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Ponsford • 2.5 miles east of Ponsford off Hwy. 225 Office: 847-2080

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 43526 Schoolhouse Road, Osage (1.5 miles N. of Toad Lake Church Rd.) Office: 847-8216

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AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN 21896 Co. Hwy. 22 (between Lakes Melissa & Eunice), Detroit Lakes • 439-3249

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN 210 E. Maple Ave., Frazee 218-334-2866 bethlech@loretel.net www.bethlehemfrazee.org

Vergas, MN • 342-2379 Website: vergaslutheran.org

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD (ELS) 180 Swan St., Audubon Office: 218-439-6259 www.immanuelels.org

20996 Cty. Hwy. 20 • Detroit Lakes St. Francis 2 Miles West of Hwy. 59 Xavior Church 218-439-3937 Memorial Day to Labor Day 2066 2nd Street Lake • Park, MN Sat. Mass: 5pm 218-238-6639 Sun. Mass: 8:30am & Sun. Mass: 10am 10:30am BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018 | 43

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 1100 Lake Ave., P.O. Box 926, Detroit Lakes • Phone: 847-7630 Email: zionlcms@arvig.net www.zionlutherandl.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH ON FRANKLIN LAKE (ELCA) 24876 Franklin Lake Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Phone: 218-863-4830 Email: zionpastor@loretel.net www.ziononfranklinlake.org

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 88t Pembina Trail (corner of Corbett & Pembina), Detroit Lakes Phone: 847-4818 Email: brenda@dlumc.org www.dlumc.org

FRAZEE UNITED METHODIST 300 W. Birch Ave. (corner of West Birch & 2nd Street), Frazee Phone: 218-334-6901 VERGAS UNITED METHODIST 200 W. Main St., Vergas Phone: 218-334-6901 Email: vergasunitedmethodist@ gmail.com www.vergasumc.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, 18025 Willow Springs Rd., Detroit Lakes

(1/2 mi. N. of DL on Hwy. 59) Phone: 847-3360 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 204 Pelican River Rd., (off Highway 34), Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-3260 www.lds.org SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH OF DETROIT LAKES 404 Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-8961 Email: dlchurch@tekstar.com detroitlakesadventist.org CIRCLES OF FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Intersection of State Hwy 59 & 113 (north of EZ-One Stop) P.O. Box 113, Waubun MN Phone: 218-473-2966 or 473-3111 Email: 1circlesucc.waubun@arvig.net CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 28048 Meadow Drive, Detroit Lakes 847-3482 • www.cfcdl.org

HARVEST FELLOWSHIP

CHURCH 806 Frazee Road, Frazee, MN Phone: 218-334-3101 E-mail: harvestfellowship@loretel. net www.harvestfrazee.org JESUS IS REAL MINISTRIES WORLD OUTREACH CENTER 18852 Co. Hwy. 21 (aka Richwood Road-1.5 miles N. of Deroit Lakes) Phone: 847-8080 Website: www.jir-ministries.org LAKE EUNICE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 12986 Cty. Hwy. 15, Detroit Lakes (10 miles S. of Audubon on Cty. Hwy. 15, 1 mile North of Lake Eunice on Cty. Hwy. 15, aka Lake Eunice Rd.) Phone: 218-439-3255 Email: rpastordale@aol.com www.lakeeuniceefchurch.org LAKE REGION MENNONITE CHURCH 35502 Hwy. 34, Frazee MN (9 miles east of Detroit Lakes) Phone: 847-5933

ECUMEN DETROIT LAKES CHAPEL 1415 Madison Ave. 218-847-4486

LAKES AREA VINEYARD CHURCH 16701 Longview Drive, Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-846-1199 www.lakesareavineyard.com

LAKES AREA WORD FELLOWSHIP 151 S. 1st Ave., Vergas MN Phone: 218-342-2620 NORTHERN LIGHTS FREEDOM & LIFE 28372 N. Buffalo Lake Rd., Callaway (1 mi. E. of Richwood) 218-847-1900 www.nlmo.org COWBOY CHURCH AT NORTHWEST HARVEST BARN 39410 Hwy. 34 E., P.O. Box 494, Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-4956 THE REFUGE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER 921 8th Street • Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-1982 www.refugeofdl.org SHOREHAM CHAPEL 24263 N. Melissa Drive, Detroit Lakes (across from Hotel Shoreham) www.shorehamchapel.com (Services held June-August only) Info: Jean Rolle, 218-847-7138

STRAWBERRY LAKE CHRISTIAN RETREAT 33991 Victory Way Drive, Ogema www.strawberrylake.org Phone: 218-983-3217 or 888-593-2882

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Organizations Area

Information in this section is continually updated. Contacts for organizations are asked to call the Chamber of Commerce, 847-9202, when changes are needed. Any community organization or volunteer group wishing to be included in these listings is also asked to contact the Chamber.

A Place to Belong (Social club at 101 Graystone Plaza, Suite 200, Detroit Lakes, for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.)

Phone: 846-9022 AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Website: www.aarp.org 1-888-687-2277 Airport Commission Mark Hagen, 849-2294 Alcoholics Anonymous Alano Club 827 Summit Ave., 844-9970 Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Tracy Hein, 218-298-1164.

Alzheimer’s & Related Dementia Support Groups Essentia Health Oak Crossing, 847-5611 Ecumen Detroit Lakes Brenda Labine, 847-4486 American Cancer Society/ Becker County Relay for Life Lori Bachmann, 847-4725 American Dairy Association, Becker County Kristine Spadgenske, 218-564-4249

American Legion Post 15 & Post 15 Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion Legion Club: 847-8533 Antique Autos, 412 Lakes Chapter of AACA Rod Boyer, 218-334-6636 Baseball, American Legion Phil Kirchner, 846-0613 Baseball, Babe Ruth Phil Kirchner, 846-0613 (Ages 13-15 yrs.)

Baseball, Major & Minor (Little) League, Softball & T Ball DLCCC, 844-4221 Summer Softball (Age 12 yrs.-up) Phil Kirchner 846-0613 Becker County COLA (Coalition of Lake Associations) Jennifer Heitman Thompson, President beckercola@gmail.com www.beckercola.org Becker County Sheriff’s Reserve Craig Fontaine, 850-4852 Boxing Association, Lakes Area Chris Holt, 841-0917 Boy Scouts of America Troop 646 Jim Halver, 846-0140

Troop 674 Kent Reisenauer 841-3730 (Am. Legion sponsors) Northern Lights Council Center for Scouting, 877-293-5011 Cub Scouts Pack 605 Andy Van Dam, 841-2639 Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes Pat Petermann, Director 847-5700 Bridge, Detroit Country Club Meets May-Oct, 847-2512 Builders Association, Lake Region 1100 Washington Ave., Suite 2, Detroit Lakes MN 56501 218-847-0699

Callaway Lions Ken Pearson, 439-3056 Catholic Daughters Mary Buschette, 847-2529 Cemetery Association, Oak Grove Steve Earley, Caretaker 847-2913 or 847-6462 Chamber of Commerce, DL Regional Carrie Johnston, president, 847-9202 Community Caregiver Program Ecumen Detroit Lakes Sandy Lia 844-8340 Community Concert Band, Lakes Area Gene Gaffney, 847-6174 Rick Olson, 847-4281

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Detroit Country Club Mark Holm, president 847-5790 Development Authority, Detroit Lakes Mark Hagen, 849-2294 Developmental Achievement Center (DAC), Becker County 900 East Central St., Detroit Lakes MN 56501 218-847-8206 www.beckercountydac.org

Disabled American Veterans Neil Olson, 847-2078 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Charlotte Olson, 847-2078 Dive/Rescue Team, Becker County 218-847-2661 Dollars For Scholars, DL Chapter Mark Hagen, 849-2294 Ducks Unlimited DL Chapter Tim Robley, 334-4701 Eagles Aerie 2342 Bob Lee, 847-5267 Eagles Auxiliary Mary Lee, 847-5691 Eastern Star Patricia Magnusson, 846-0009 Ecumen Detroit Lakes Volunteer Program Peter Fritch Gallatin, 847-4486 Education Foundation (EF) for Foreign Study 800-447-4273 Epilepsy Foundation of MN/Red River National 800-779-0777 Essentia Health Oak Crossing Family Council Jean Teiken, President 218-847-6960 218-847-5611

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Frazee Community Club 800-407-2488 frazeecommunityclub.com Friends of the Library, Becker County Mary Haney, 847-2168 Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Jim Sinclair, 218-847-9292 Gamblers Anonymous Fargo, ND; 701-235-7335 or 877-702-7848 Garden Club, Lake Region Mary Buschette, 847-2529 Genealogical Society, Heart O’Lakes Virginia Weston, 847-6483 Gymnastics, Minnesota Flyers Information: 847-3637 Habitat for Humanity Phone: 218-844-5397 Email: info@HabitatofDL.org Website: www.habitatofdl.org Harness Club Charlie Gross 218-849-8767

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Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation LeAnn Mouw, 847-0867 Essentia Health St. Mary’s Volunteers Marissa Teems, 844-0709 Fair Board, Becker County Keith Sonnenberg 847-5490 847-5587 (Fair office) Figure Skating, Lakes Area Sherye Clancy, 218-640-1899 www.lakesskating.org Firemen, Detroit Lakes Volunteer Scott Flynn, Chief, 847-5471 Fire Hall, 844-7665 Food Pantry, Becker County Brad Carlson 218-846-0142 4-H Youth Development, Becker County, University of Minnesota Extension, 847-3141

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Community Health Organization - Becker County Energize Karen Crabtree, LSW, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, 844-8379 Cormorant Sportsman’s Club Greg Johnson, 439-6286 Crisis & Resource Center, Lakes 847-7446 Crisis Line (toll free): 877-754-9683 Curling Club, Lakes Info: 847-8186 (club office) or lakescurlinginfo@gmail.com Damien Society Carla Hansen, 847-5370 Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota-Smokey Hills Chapter Info: smokeyhills@

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Historical Society & Museum, Becker County Becky Mitchell, Executive Director; 847-2938 Hockey Association, Detroit Lakes Youth www.dlyouthhockey.com Hospice of the Red River Valley, Lakes Area 1111 Hwy. 10 E., 847-9493; www.hrrv.org Humane Society of the Lakes 19665 Hwy. 59, Detroit Lakes Amber Sund, Shelter Manager; 218-847-0511 info@hsofthelakes.org Website: hsofthelakes.org IDC, Becker/Lakes Larry Remmen, 847-5658 Meeting time varies Ironman Women’s Golf Assoc.

847-5592 Izaac Walton League, Prairie Woods Matthew Davis, 701-388-1883 Jaycees, Detroit Lakes Alma Alaniz, 234-1838 Just for Kix Michelle Bakken, 849-6399 Kidney, National Foundation of MN 651-636-7300 Kiwanis Club LoAnn Thompson, 844-7004 Knights of Columbus Council 3166 Jim Wolff, 847-2855 Laker Booster Club Janet Mace, President 218-850-1978 dlLakerBoosters@gmail.com Let’s Go Fishing, Detroit Lakes Area Chapter 29190 County Highway 54 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 For more information contact: Dave Hochhalter 218-847-5670 home, 218-849-2631 cell Email: dbdlmn@arvig.net Website: www.lgfws.com Library Club, Detroit Lakes Mary Haney, 847-2168 Lions Club-Detroit Lakes Gerald Johnson, 847-3923 48 | BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018

UNITED WAY Bruce Nelson, 847-5663 Day of Caring Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Kathy Clementson, 8473394 Make a Wish Foundation of MN 612-767-9474 March of Dimes, Northland Division 218-727-1318 Covers Becker, Douglas, Grant, Ottertail & Wilken counties.

Masonic Order, Mt. Tabor Lodge 517 N. Washington Ave. , Detroit Lakes Phone: 218-847-8333 www.mttabor106.org Meals on Wheels ­– Callaway and Detroit Lakes DL Nutrition Center, 8475823 Multiple Sclerosis, MN North Star Chapter Patient service coordinator 200 12th Av. S., Mpls., 55415, 1-800-582-5296 Donations can be sent to Phone: 847-1950 this address also Red Cross, Midwest Odd Fellows, Lakeside Minnesota I.O.O.F. 105 Chapter of America Address: 118 W. Holmes St. 218-736-3481 Website: mnoddfellows.org Retired & Senior P.E.O., Chapter DQ Volunteer Program Betsy Norby, 847-5665 (RSVP) P.E.O., Chapter FG Lauren Risbrudt, 847-1385 Sue Boyle, 218-532-2061 Rotary, Breakfast Club Parks & Recreation Steve Carlson, 847-9070 Board, Becker County ­­Rotary, Noon Club Phone: 218-846-2612 Marty Waller, 849-5481 Park Board, Detroit Lakes Senior Companion Phone: 218-847-5658 Program Parkinson’s Support Ecumen Detroit Lakes Group-Ecumen Detroit Sandy Lia 844-8340 Lakes Shrine & Color Guard, Jodi Spinelli Greison, Detroit Lakes 844-8355 Steve Larson, 841-8533 Pelican River Watershed Soccer, D.L. Youth District David Carter, 847-3333 211 Holmes St.. W., Suite 201 Softball Association, Wells Fargo Bank Building Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 DLCCC, 844-4221 Website: www.prwd.org Sons of Norway, Phone: 846-0436 Vikingland Lodge 495 Quilters, Lake Area Bob and Dorothy Hoover, Deb Ormseth, 847-1291 847-6345 Realtors, Lakes Country Sportsmens Club, Association of Becker County

Information: 844-2272 Transitional Housing Marcia Otte 847-1385 Mahube Community Council United Way of Becker County LuAnn Porter, executive director, 846-7400; also call 800-492-4804 ULTRA (United Lake Trail Riders Association) Brian Lund, 850-9836 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1676 Andrew Foltz, 847-9460 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Connie Coalwell 847-9460 VOICES (Victims of Incest Can Emerge Survivors) 847-7446 Meetings held at Lakes Crisis & Resource Center, Detroit Lakes Women of Today Robin Smith, 701-388-7321 Woodcarvers, Lake Country Bob Collins 847-7714 Young Life, Lakes Area Peter Paulson, 847-3567

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Financial

Area banks

American National Bank Located at 1325 Hwy 10 West in Detroit Lakes, American National Bank has a tradition of providing exceptional service while meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Phone: (218) 847-1383; (800) 821-6879 Website: www.anbmn.com

Bell State Bank & Trust Located at 920 Lake Ave., Bell State Bank & Trust is a locally owned, full service bank featuring “America’s Best” free checking and the best banking hours in town; 7:30am-7:30pm M-F and 9am-1pm Sat. Phone: (218) 844-3000 Website: www.bellbanks.com

Bremer Bank Located at 115 Holmes St., Bremer Bank is a fullservice financial organization offering state-of-the-art banking, investment, trust and insurance solutions for individuals and businesses.

Phone: (218) 847-9292; (800) 908-BANK Website: www.bremer.com

Community Development Bank of Ogema Located at 516 Main Street in Ogema, with branch offices in Hancock as well, the full service Community Development Bank is part of the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation. Member FDIC. NeighborWorks Chartered Member.

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First Security Bank Located at 611 Summit Ave., First Security Bank is a friendly, locally owned, independent bank specializing in meeting the needs of its customers with prompt, courteous service — always with a smile.

Phone: (218) 847-3041; (877) 844-3041 Website: www.firstsecuritybanks.com

Midwest Bank Midwest Bank is a locally owned, full service bank that provides banking your way.

Main Office: 613 Hwy 10 East.

Phone: 218-847-4771.

Branch Office: Inside Walmart.

Phone: 218-847-9700.

Website: www.midwestbank.net

Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union Located at 1135 Washington Ave. in Detroit Lakes, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union is a full sefrvice, community chartered federal credit union offering personal and business banking, lending, insurance and investment services.

Phone: 218-844-5540 Website: www.mmfcu.org

United Community Bank of Frazee Located at 122 West Main in Frazee, with branch offices in Perham and Dent as well, United Community Bank is a community-focused independent bank serving the lakes area and beyond. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Phone: 218-334-5501 Website: www.ucbankmn.com

Wells Fargo Bank Located at 211 Holmes St. West in Detroit Lakes, Wells Fargo Bank offers the full range of financial services — loans, deposits, mortgages and investments. Take the next stage to financial success.

Phone: (218) 847-1361; (800) TO-WELLS Website: www.wellsfargo.com

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Senior citizens

Senior Dining/Meals On Wheels Meals, social, educational and volunteer opportunities are available to persons who are 60 and older and their spouses at these senior dining centers.

Customers are asked to reserve their meals one day in advance and to make a free-will, confidential donation for the meal.

Meals on Wheels are also available, including frozen meals to the eligible homebound from centers in most of these locations (can receive up to 7 frozen meals each week).

The Senior Nutrition Program is administered at the following sites:

Detroit Lakes:

Sr. Nutrition Site, DL Community Center, 801 Oak Grove Ave., 847-5823.

Congregate dining and Meals on Wheels, Mon.-Fri. Detroit Lakes Apartment Complexes (Served by Detroit Lakes Nutrition Center, 847-5823).

Congregate dining at Marigold, Pleasant View, Silver Birch, Park Manor, Mon. thru Fri. All apartments can receive Meals on Wheels.

Ecumen Detroit Lakes Home Care, 218-847-4486 or 218-844-7179.

Congregate dining offered at Lamplighter Manor and The Madison; meals delivered to North Shore Town Homes and Union Central.

Frazee:

Meals on Wheels (Served by Detroit Lakes Nutrition Center and delivered by Frazee Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program), (218) 847-5823.

Delivered M-W-F.

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Lake Park:

City Center; (218) 238-5336.

Congregate dining and Meals on Wheels available Mon.Fri. at noon.

Osage:

Osage Community Center (218) 573-3663 Congregate dining Mon., Wed. and Fri. and Meals on Wheels delivered on Mondays.

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Programs Sponsored By The White Earth Reservation Include:

Big Elbow Lake:

Community Center, rural Waubun, Mon. through Fri., 7342315

Ponsford:

Community Center, 573-2210; Mon. through Fri.

White Earth:

Mon. through Fri., 983-3286, ext. 1236.

Senior Citizen Housing Audubon:

Zephyr Estates Apts.: 372 4th St., Audubon, MN 56511; 218-847-5641; Below Market Rate Apts.

Eagle View Manor: 2851 First Street, Audubon, MN 56511, 701-746-9551; 8-Plexes w/garages for seniors.

Detroit Lakes:

11th Avenue Apartments: 209 11th Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-5641; 15 one, two and three-bedroom units, below market rate, managed by Midwest Minnesota Development Corp.

Barbara Avenue Apartments: 215 Barbara Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-5641; 12 two-bedroom units, below market rate, managed by Midwest Minnesota Development Corp.

Diamond Willow: 1558 Randolph Rd., Detroit Lakes, MN 56502, 218-847-6900 An advanced care assisted living residence which offers a home-like environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and empowered. Each home offers 10 private suites with private baths, as well as a spacious sunroom, kitchen area and living room where the residents interact with themselves and staff during a variety of daily activities. A registered nurse provides case management services, under the direction of a primary care physician, who will also provide on-site rounds at the family’s request. Three meals, served daily; weekly housekeeping and laundry service; 24-hour, on-site staff availability; personal pendant emergency call service and more.

Golden Manor: 1165 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-3300

An assisted living residence that is available for lakes area residents. This unique environment offers private bedroom and bath; three meals served daily, family style; 24 hour staff availability; personal individualized support services, peaceful setting, handicapped accessibility, a nurse call system and medication management and administration. Golden Manor also has a memory care facility that is currently the only nonnursing home Alzheimer’s/dementia care facility in Detroit Lakes.

Ecumen The Madison: 1405 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-9420 Part of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, The Madison offers 36 spacious one and two bedroom, pet friendly, independent living apartments with private balconies, large windows and full kitchens. At The Madison you will enjoy daily continental breakfast, daily safety checks, activities, a beauty shop, response line, a Nu Step exercise machine and a large dining room, with fireplace. Home care services are available through Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care.

Ecumen Lamplighter Manor: 1425 Madison Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-7768 Part of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, Lamplighter Manor offers 65 pet friendly, independent living apartments. Rental subsidies are available for qualifying seniors and disabled adults. At Lamplighter Manor you will enjoy educational and therapeutic activities, our beautiful dining room. Home Care Services are available through Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care.

Ecumen The Cottage: 1435 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-8354 Part of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, The Cottage offers 22 spacious, pet friendly, assisted living apartments. The Cottage is a luxury alternative to the nursing home and maximizes your independence in a smaller setting. We will customize your needs and provide you with all the wonderful care you deserve, 24 hours a day, plus RN supervision and assessments, activities, medication administration, diabetic monitoring, response line, assistance with personal care, bathing, homemaking, laundry and three meals each day.

Essentia Health Lincoln Park Assisted Living: 208 Oak St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Lincoln Park Assisted Living offers independent living with assistance as needed. Each of the 30 apts. in Assist-

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ed Living offers 24 hr. Home Health staffing, three meals per day, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry service, planned activities, basic cable, safety checks, case management services and a personalized urgency response system.

Becker County Elderly Waiver Program, Group Residential Housing, and Long Term Care insurance is accepted.

Essentia Health Lincoln Park Senior Apts.: 207 Park St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Lincoln Park Senior Apartments offers a variety of services including a daily noon meal, scheduled transportation, washer and dryer in each apartment, garbage disposal, dishwasher in three apartment plans, paid utilities (except personal phone), basic cable, light housekeeping, planned activities, personalized services and an urgency response system.

Essentia Health Winchester on Washington: 1051 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Winchester on Washington Senior Apartments are close to downtown Detroit Lakes, the library and churches.

We provide residents with many amenities including daily noon meal, complimentary washer and dryer on each floor, paid utilities (except personal phone), garbage disposal, basic cable, scheduled transportation, light housekeeping, planned activities and personalized care.

Graystone Annex: 101 Graystone Plaza, Detroit Lakes, 56501, 218-847-3191.

Graystone Annex is an affordable apartment community containing 19 rental units, managed by Midwest Minnesota

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Community Development Corporation.

Madsen Properties: 1-800-728-5401 Low-income housing for senior citizens and disabled individuals. Community room, security system, some apartments designed for handicap use, walk-in closets, emergency call system.

Silver Birch: 303 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; 31 Units.

Marigold Apartments: 110 E. Union Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; 24 Units.

Mountain View Estates: Central and Barbara, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-3412; Subsidized HRA Mahube or Human Services.

Park Manor Estates: 1035 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-2636; 85 Units Government subsidized housing for seniors and disabled persons. excellent location, on-site management, controlled access, community room, resident-sponsored activities.

Pelican River Apts.: 1260 Loring Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-4983; Below market rate rent.

Pelican River II: 1265 Loring Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-4983; Below market rate rent.

Pleasant View Apts.: 1111 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-7859, 60 Units; Low rent public housing based on income.

Union Central Senior Living: 307 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-4711

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A community of 30 one and two bedroom apartments, with or without a patio. We promote independent living with assistance as needed. Apartments include a dishwasher, cable TV and all utilities except land-line telephone. A wide range of amenities are provided, including a beauty salon, complimentary personal response line, laundry, snacks, activities, scheduled transportation for shopping, exercise room, beautiful and spacious dining room and enclosed courtyard, with a gazebo.

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Union Square Town Homes: Union & Andrews Streets, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 800-810-2853 Two and three bedroom two-story town homes with attached garages, subsidized through Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency, for low to moderate income families and seniors. Units feature 1-1/2 baths and a patio off the back entrance.

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Frazee

Frazee Assisted Living: P.O. Box 96, Frazee, MN 56544, 218-334-4501 19 units operated by Frazee Care Center. Three meals a day, snack bar in lounge. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services, 24-hour staff, social and recreational activities.

Maple Avenue Apts.: 218-846-7316 Twelve-plex family and senior living facility located next to the Frazee Care Center. Garages available. Becker County HEDA. Rivercrest Apts.: Box 296, Frazee, MN 56544, 218-8496901; 24 Units (22 regular units, 2 handicapped) Subsidized by Farmers Home Administration based on 30 percent of income.

Sunrise Senior Villa: 302 Third St. SW, Frazee, MN 56544, 218-334-4501.

Lake Park

East Side Apts.: 847-5641 Family and senior living apartments. Eight-plex with garages.

Madsen Properties, Park Village: 1-800-728-5401 1007 First St., Lake Park, MN 56554 Low-income housing for senior citizens and disabled individuals. Community room, security system, one apartment designed for handicap use, emergency call system.

Village Square Apts.: 507 Front St., Lake Park, MN 56544, 238-5532; eight plex senior apartments with garages.

Ulen

Northern Lights Assisted Living Operated by Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN 56585, 596-8847.

Other Services Fuel Assistance:

Mahube Community Council, 1125 W. River Road, P.O. Box 747, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-1385 White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591, 983-3285.

Home Weatherization Assistance: Mahube Community Council, 1125 W. River Road, P.O. Box 747, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-1385 The Weatherization Assistance Program provides costeffective energy saving measures — such as insulating, air sealing and heating system repair, modification or replacement — to the homes of eligible low-income people. Available in Hubbard, Mahnomen and Becker counties.

Landlord/Tenant Rights Legal Services Inc. of Northwest MN, 1015 7th Ave. N., PO Box 838, Moorhead, MN 56561-0838, Toll Free 1-800-4508585.

Home Rehab/Fix-up Loans Minnesota Finance Agency, 400 Sibley St., Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55101, Toll Free 1-800-710-8871 Call for information on fix-up fund loans or rehab accessibility loans — programs that provides funds to make homes handicap accessible.

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USDA Rural Development, 809 Eighth St. SE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-9392 Low income families in greater Minnesota may obtain low interest loans and grants for repairs and home improvements.

Public/Low Income Housing

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Detroit Lakes 1111 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes MN 56501, 218-8477859.

White Earth Reservation Housing Authority PO Box 436, White Earth, MN 56591, 218-473-4663 or 1-800-726-4016.

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services is outpatient care for adults that may include health monitoring and therapy, nutritional counseling, respite services, home safety practices and emotional support.

Stimulating recreational and social activities may be offered.

Ecumen Detroit Lakes Adult Day Services, 1415 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-4486 Heritage Living Center, 619 West Sixth St., Park Rapids, MN 56470, 732-3329.

Sunnyside Care Center, 16561 Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554, 238-5944 or 439-3831.

Respite Services

Ecumen Detroit Lakes, 218-847-4486 Offers temporary care to people with disabilities or illness in order that their families can take a break from the daily routine of care-giving. Respite services are offered at both Emmanuel Nursing Home and The Cottage.

at home. Companions are over the age of 60, and “do what friends do for friends.” The program is provided in partnership with Becker County, Lutheran Social Services, and the United Way, and through donations to the Emmanuel Foundation. A fee may apply.

Community Support Systems provide wellness education, strength based counseling and support groups for those living with Alzheimer’s, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. Support groups meet regularly at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes and are free of charge.

Helping Hands Ministry assists the elderly and disabled of the Detroit Lakes area community with minor home repairs and home maintenance in the spirit of Matthew 25:35; “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink: I was a stranger and you took me in. I was naked and you clothed me: I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.”

The Community Homemaking Program (218-844-7154) provides meal preparation, routine household assistance, shopping, and general support to individuals living within ten miles of Detroit Lakes.

Becker County Caregiver Support Team, 218-847-1385 A network of volunteers and professionals with the goal of offering caregivers an opportunity to learn, relax, socialize, and recharge in the company of other caregivers, by hosting two caregiver retreat events each year — one in the spring, and one in the fall. If you are a caregiver interested in attending one of these events or have questions about your caregiving role, please contact Karen Lenius or Amy Dallmann at Mahube-Otwa Community Action (number listed above).

Caregiver/Community Support Services

Ecumen Detroit Lakes, 218-847-4486 Ecumen Detroit Lakes support services may be paid for privately, billed to insurance, through Medicare or assistance programs for eligible individuals. Please contact us if you would like more information.

The Community Caregivers-Faith in Action Volunteer Program provides assistance to elderly and disabled in Becker County through a network of volunteers, congregations, and agencies. Volunteers benefit from training and ongoing support, and enjoy an opportunity to develop and express their spirituality through engaging in meaningful service to others.

The program is provided through donations to the Emmanuel Foundation, and through United Way. There is no fee for assistance.

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This information was provided by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, and dates are subject to change.

Please visit the website, www.visitdetroitlakes.com for any scheduling changes or additions throughout the year.

January 2018 • Jan 1st: HAPPY NEW YEAR! • J an 1st: Snowshoe Hike, Itasca State Park • Jan 6th: ULTRA Snowmobile Club Classic Cruise Ride (North), M State Campus Parking Lot, Detroit Lakes • J an 11th: Oak Ridge Boys Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • J an 11th-12th: Detroit Lakes Ice Harvest, Little Detroit Lake by Pavilion • J an 12th: Ice Palace Construction Begins, City Beach, Detroit Lakes • J an 12th-14th: 7th annual Bonspiel, Pinehurst Resort, Naytahwaush • J an 13th: One Lunger 100 Vintage Snowmobile Race, Big Detroit Lake by Holiday Inn • J an 13th: Winter Trails Day, Maplelag Resort, Callaway • J an 13th: Big Buck Bash, Sandbar II, Detroit Lakes • J an 13th: Get Outside & Snowshoe, Itasca State Park • J an 15th: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY • J an 18th: “The Wonder Bread Years” Comedy Show, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Jan 19th: REO Speedwagon Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • J an 20th: ULTRA Snowmobile Club Classic Cruise Ride (South), Becker County Fairgrounds, Detroit Lakes • J an 20th: Indoor Triathlon, Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center • J an 21st-23rd: Canadian Senior Ladies Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Jan 27th: Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike & Music Under the Pines with Lori Goulet Reich, Itasca State Park • Jan 27th: Candle Light Ski, Buffalo River State Park • Jan 28th: Lakes Area Bridal Show, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes • Jan 30th: Saxy Strings Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes

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• Feb 5th-6th: Canadian Why Not Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Feb 8th: Ice Palace Grand Lighting Ceremony, City Beach, Detroit Lakes • Feb 8th-19th: 2018 Polar Fest Celebration, Detroit Lakes • Feb 9th: Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 9th: Chris Hawley Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Feb 9th: Fat Bike Friday Guided Night Ride, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes • Feb 9th-11th: Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: Breakfast Rotary “Poles & Holes” Fishing Derby, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: Learn to Ski & Snowshoe, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: The Great Polar Race, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: Guided Wildlife Trek, Hubbell Pond Wildlife Management Area • Feb 10th: Tommy Ryman Comedy Show, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: Old Time Ice Harvest, Itasca State Park • Feb 12th: Polar Explorer Ann Bancroft at Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! • Feb 16th: Polar Fest Ice Tee Golf Tournament, Detroit Lake • Feb 16th: Humane Society Tuxes & Tails, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes • Feb 16th: Polar-Palooza, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes • Feb 16th: Night Ranger Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Feb 17th: Freeze Your Buns Run, The Center of Detroit Lakes •F eb 17th: ULTRA Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Swap Meet, Public Beach near Pavilion, Detroit Lakes

• Feb 17th: 22nd Annual Polar Fest Plunge, Little Detroit Lake across from Lakeside Tavern, Detroit Lakes •F eb 17th: Frozen Fireworks & Tailgating on the Lake, Public Beach & Little Detroit Lake near Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes •F eb 17th: Gear Daddies Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 17th-18th: Canadian Manitoba Hydro Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Feb 17th-18th: Ogema Fire Department’s 11th Annual Eelpout Fishing Derby, Cedar Crest Resort, White Earth Lake •F eb 22nd: PRESIDENT’S DAY •F eb 24th: Detroit Lakes Ice Harvest 440 Snowmobile Race, Little Detroit Lake & City Beach •F eb 24th: Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike, Itasca State Park

March 2018 • Mar 1st-4th: Great Lake Indigenous Farming Conference, Maplelag Resort, Callaway • Mar 2nd: Economic Development Summit, M State, Detroit Lakes •M ar 3rd: Sonic Escape Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes •M ar 3rd-4th: 47th Annual Sno-Deo at Pinehurst Resort, Naytahwaush • Mar 8th-10th: Summit Productions Presents “The Game’s Afoot,” Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes •M ar 9th-11th: Moosejaw Old-Time Dance, Clogging &

Music Weekend, Maplelag Resort, Callaway • Mar 16th: ‘Motion Goes Irish - A Fundraiser for the Arts,’ Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes •M ar 17th: HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! •M ar 17th: Murder Mystery Dinner, Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • Mar 20th: “How I Became a Pirate,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes •M ar 22nd: Arena Dances “Main Street Projects,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Mar 24th: Heart O’Lakes Harmony Spring Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • M ar 24th-25th: Lake Region Builders Association Home & Sport Show, Kent Freeman Arena, Detroit Lakes

April 2018 • Apr 6th: “River Songs & Tales of Mark Twain,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 12th-14th: Children’s Theatre Company’s “Seed Folks,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 14th: Maple Syrup Day, Vergas • Apr 14rd: Lakes Area Community Concert Band Spring Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 27th: “Artrageous” Musical, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 28th: Spring Women’s Wellness & High Tea, Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes

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May 2018 • May 4th: Arlo Guthrie Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • May 12th: Walleye & Bass Fishing Opener • May 12th: Live at the Lodge & Spring Art Gallery, Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • May 16th: Zeitgeist & Kevin Kling Present “For the Birds,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • May 17th-20th: 21st Annual Festival of Birds, Detroit Lakes • May 25th-28th Avenue of Flags/Memorial Walk, Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes • May 27th: Live Music, Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • May 28th: MEMORIAL DAY

June 2018 •E very Saturday & Sunday: Flea & Artisan Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes •E very Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac Refuge •E very Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes •E very Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac Refuge • Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit, Detroit Lakes (beginning June 8th) •E very Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood •E very Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes • J une 1st: 7th Annual Golf Tournament, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • J une 1st-2nd: 18th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes, downtown Detroit Lakes • J une 2nd: Muskie Fishing Opener • J une 2nd: Breakfast on the Farm, Hawley • J une 3rd-10th: Rodeo Fest, Hawley • June 7th: Becker County Relay for Life, Detroit Lakes Pavilion • J une 8th-9th: Hawley Rodeo

• June 8th-10th: 150th Annual White Earth Powwow • June 13th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • June 13th-17th: Turtle Fest, Perham • June 15th: Oak Crossing Family Council Party, Holy Rosary Parish Center, Detroit Lakes • June 20th: Butterfly Hike, Itasca State Park • June 21st-23rd: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • June 23rd: 4th Annual Summer Solstice Festival, Richwood Winery, Richwood • June 24th: Tough Laker Youth Obstacle Course Run, Detroit Lakes City Park • June 29th-30th: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes

July 2018 • Every Saturday & Sunday: Flea & Artisan Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes • Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac Refuge • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac Refuge • Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood • Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes • July 1st Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • July 4th: INDEPENDENCE DAY • July 4th: Fireworks at the City Beach, Detroit Lakes • July 6th-15th: 83rd Annual Northwest Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes • July 7th: Midsummer Bike Tour, Community & Cultural Center, Detroit Lakes • July 7th: 7th Annual Ride for the Future, Detroit Lakes Pavilion • July 7th: Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, Detroit Lakes Airport

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• July 11th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • J uly 15th: Parade of the Northwest, Detroit Lakes • J uly 19th-21st: Hope Fest 2018, Detroit Lakes • J uly 22nd: 40th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, City Park, Detroit Lakes • July 25th-28th: 127th Annual Becker County Fair, Detroit Lakes • J uly 27th-29th: 64th Annual Turkey Days, Frazee

August 2018 •E very Saturday & Sunday: Flea & Artisan Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes •E very Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac Refuge •E very Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes •E very Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac Refuge • Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit, Detroit Lakes •E very Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood •E very Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes •A ug 2nd-4th: WE Fest 36th Anniversary Celebration, Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes •A ug 6th-12th: 87th Annual Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit Country Club, Detroit Lakes

• Aug 8th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • Aug 9th-12th: Looney Days, Vergas • Aug 11th: 4th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Detroit Lakes • Aug 11th-12th: Quake the Lake Powerboat Races, Detroit Lakes • Aug 11th-12th: Pine Point Powwow • Aug 17th: Young Life Family Fun Night, City Park, Detroit Lakes • Aug 17th-18th: Harvest Festival, Wolf Lake • Aug 18th: Young Life Triathlon, City Park, Detroit Lakes • Aug 24th: Macaws for Paws, Detroit Lakes • Aug 24th-25th: Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally Racing, Detroit Lakes • Aug 25th: 13th Annual Boats & Bars, Detroit Lakes • Aug 31st: Western Minnesota Steam Threshers 64th Annual Reunion, Rollag

September 2018 • Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac Refuge • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood • Sept 1st-3rd: Western Minnesota Steam Threshers 64th Annual Reunion, Rollag • Sept 1st-2nd: 28th Annual Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Races, Maplelag

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• Oct 6th: “I Outran the Hairy Man” 5K, Vergas • Oct 6th: Damien Society Fall Home Tours, Detroit Lakes • Oct 31st: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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• Sept 3rd: LABOR DAY •S ept 7th: Toast to Tamarac, Richwood Winery •S ept 8th: Dick Beardsley Run, Detroit Lakes •S ept 8th: Grape Stomp, Richwood Winery •S ept 12th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes •S ept 15th: Lakes Trail Run, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area •S ept 15th: Fall Festival, Hawley •S ept 28th: Fire & Ice Fundraiser for Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation, Fireside, Detroit Lakes •S ept 29th: Pumpkin Fest & Firemen’s Dance/Baseball Tournament, Lake Park •S ept 29th: Fall Festival, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

October 2018 • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes •O ct 4th: Corporate Clash, Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center

• Nov 1st-30th: Light Up the Lakes Events, Detroit Lakes • Nov 22nd: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! • Nov 22nd Thanksgiving Feast, Holy Rosary Church, Detroit Lakes • Nov 22nd-25th: Parade of Trees, American Legion, Lake Park • Nov 23rd: White Friday Ski Season Opener, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes • Nov 26th: Santa’s Grand Parade of Lights, downtown Detroit Lakes

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Winter, spring, summer, fall… it’s always the season for fun in Becker County Detroit Lakes, a hive of activity year-round Winter, spring, summer or fall — regardless of the time of year, Detroit Lakes plays host to a wide assortment of entertaining activities, events and festivals each January through December.

Regardless of the season, there are always trails to be found at Sucker Creek and Dunton Locks, for hiking, cross country skiing or simply enjoying nature up close and personal.

There are also lots of quaint shopping boutiques and stores as well as several coffee shops for you to stop, rest and meet some friends for a hot cup of java, espresso or an iced beverage of your choice — and some of them have some pretty tasty food as well.

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During the winter, a village of fish houses takes over Big and Little Detroit lakes, and snowmobilers will find over 250 miles of groomed trails winding their way through the woods and fields of Becker County.

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and slope style skiing skills.

Maplelag Resort (www.maplelag. com), located between Callaway and Richwood, offers almost 45 miles of cross country skiing and snow shoeing trails, an ice skating rink and sliding hill, and is also home to the Moosejaw Old-Time Dance, Clogging & Music Weekend (March 9-11, 2018).

Other area resorts offering snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snow shoeing activities during the winter months include Rainbow Resort near Waubun (www.rainbowresort.com), Pinehurst Resort outside Naytahwaush (www.pinehurstmn.com) and Ice Cracking Lodge & Resort (www. icecrackinglodge.com) in rural Ponsford.

Detroit Lakes’ annual Polar Fest celebration, which usually gets underway during the first week in February, offers 10 days of winter fun, from ice tee golfing to frozen fireworks to snowman building contests to a “Freeze Your Buns Run” and the infamous Polar Fest Plunge, in which foolhardy area residents plunge into the arctic waters of Little Detroit Lake to raise funds for the local Boys & Girls Club. Visit polarfestdl.com for a complete schedule of events as well as photos from various fest activities and a merchandise store featuring a variety of Polar Fest 2018 winter gear (hats, scarves, etc.) and memorabilia for sale.

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Once the ice is off the lakes and the snow has melted, area anglers begin to turn their thoughts to the annual Minnesota walleye and bass fishing opener, which will take place on May 12 this year.

Will the weather be friendly for anglers? Will the boat motor start? Will the bass and walleyes bite? Is there enough bait? Those questions will once again be on the minds of anglers and bait dealers as they ready for the season. Most answers won’t be known until shortly after Friday turns into Saturday at the stroke of midnight, when anglers can get onto their favorite lakes once more — and legally keep the northern pike, bass, walleyes and lake trout they catch.

Spring months can also find lakes area residents and visitors alike looking through the treetops for that oneof-a kind bird — during the 21st annual Festival of Birds, May 17-20 — or searching through booths at the Street Faire at the Lakes, June 1-2, for the perfect handcrafted treasure.

In addition, springtime also offers a last chance to catch your breath before the never-ending march of summer events begins.

Summer, which doubles the population of Detroit Lakes each year, brings iconic celebrations like the Northwest Water Carnival, which has been in existence for over eight decades now, as

well as the Becker County Fair (celebrating its 127th anniversary in 2018) and the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament (established 87 years ago).

As the season begins winding down, roughly 50,000 country music fans descend on Detroit Lakes’ Soo Pass Ranch for the area’s largest music festival, WE Fest — which celebrates its 36th anniversary on Aug. 2-4 with an everexpanding list of guest artists including headliners Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood.

There are also endless hiking, biking, swimming, boating and of course, golfing opportunities available for visitors at any time, from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on into the fall months.

Detroit Lakes 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, the county boasts more than a half dozen golf courses, with most of them to be found within a 20-minute drive of DL. As previously mentioned, Dunton Locks and Sucker Creek provide plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring, as does Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

Maplewood and Itasca state parks are also just a short drive or bike ride away.

History buffs may want to stroll through the Veterans 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 Museum on Summit Avenue (across the parking lot from the DLCCC), which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday.

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 (www.rollag.com) for more than six decades 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. 7), a benefit for the nearby Refuge hosted by the Friends of Tamarac Refuge (see www.tamaracfriends.org for more info); and the Grape Stomp (Sept. 8), which has become a fall tradition.

Speaking of Tamarac Refuge, as the leaves begin showing their beautiful fall colors and the air turns crisp and cool, Tamarac’s new Discovery Center shifts into a higher gear, playing host to well over 3,000 area grade school students between September and May. The environmental education facility, which officially opened to the public in July 2015, offers both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities with a staff of experienced and well trained volunteers from the Friends organization.

Tamarac also hosts its annual fall festival on Sept. 29, with guests invited to explore the confines of the Refuge by bus, by car or on foot, as well as participating in a series of organized, environmentally-themed activities for the whole family — all free of charge, though food, memorabilia and other amenities are available for purchase at the festival site as well as in the gift

shop at the environmentally friendly Visitor’s Center, which was renovated in 2014 to incorporate geothermal heating and solar power.

In addition, fall brings the annual Dick Beardsley Run (Sept. 8) and Damien Fall Home Tour (Oct. 6) to Detroit Lakes, along with Lake Park’s popular Pumpkin Fest (Sept. 29), and the Hairy Man 5K in Vergas (Oct. 6). And that’s not even mentioning Leaf Days at Maplewood State Park, along with the many other opportunities for viewing the area’s beautiful fall colors in September and October.

As fall gives way to winter, the Historic Holmes Theatre’s new season ramps up with its annual Holmes Art Show (Nov. 15-17), which brings dozens of area artisans to the Holmes Ballroom during the day, while offering a variety of live music in the main theater at night.

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The Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, is opening day at Detroit Mountain, or “White Friday” as the staff likes to call it. Then on Monday, Nov. 26, downtown Detroit Lakes officially gets lit up for the holidays with Santa’s Grand Parade of Lights.

December brings a plethora of holiday celebrations both public and private to the lakes area, leading up to Candles & Carols (Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, Dec. 16); Christmas At Our House (First Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, Dec. 25) and the annual New Year’s Eve Bash at the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (Dec. 31).

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HOMEMADE SANDWICHES and BURGERS IN TOWN! 1743 Long Bridge Road Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Yep! It’s really that good! y d n a Ask S e m o s r fo ! p u o S

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • DESSERT

BREAKFAST SPECIALS STARTING AT

579

$

MON-FRI 7AM-11AM

ANY OMELET, HASHBROWNS, TOAST & COFFEE

8

$

INCLUDES COFFEE!

19

11AM to Close

CHEESEBURGER TO GO!

6

$

8

99 $ WITH FRIES

19

FRIES AND POP

PIE & COFFEE

329

$

MON-FRI 2-4PM

7 DAYS A WEEK

Main Street Restaurant 900 Washington Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN • 847-3344

Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. • Sun. 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

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EL LORO

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

“El Loro always has the best combinations of all different mexican food staples. Excellent drinks. Excellent price.

Everything tastes really good.

I love that they have tamales.

Not many places serve them at an affordable price. Also love the chips and salsa you get before the meal.”

WEEKLY SPECIALS SUNDAY: Kids Menu 2 for 1 MONDAY: Fajitas $11

Whether you are looking for a quick bite, that hits the spot just right, or the perfect place to celebrate with a great meal that looks as good as it tastes, El Loro is pleased to serve you!

TUESDAY: Combos $10 WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 2 for 1 Small Margaritas or Tap Beers

2 IS BETTER THAN 1!

Buy One Small Lime Margarita on the Rocks, Get one FREE! Mon-Thurs only • El Loro

EL LORO

720 WEST LAKE DRIVE FOLLOW US ON 218.844.5333

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Your one-stop grocery shop,

CENEX CONVENIENCE! Home of A&W Eats & Treats and HotStuff Pizza BAKERY

FRESH BREAD!

GROUND BEEF

DAIRY FRESH MILK

FRESH PRODUCE MEAT

PORK & CHICKEN

Now Cenex Community Co-op is Your Corner Grocer, in Your Community!

911 Hwy. 34 E • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-847-3190 14583 Highway 10 West • Lake Park, MN 56554 • 218-238-5130 QUALITY CENEX FUELS • PROPANE • HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE • FREE WI-FI • DRIVE THRU • EXPANDED SEATING 80 | BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018

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Community Coops

The American Legion Post 15 810 West Lake Drive • 218-847-8533

Stop in today and support an American Tradition The American Legion began in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is our nation’s largest wartime veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring youth and community involvement, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

RESTAURANT Breakfast Monday-Friday 6-1pm Saturday & Sunday 8am-Noon Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-1pm

Friday Night Dinner Special 5-8pm (Summer) 4th Friday - Zinger’s Steak Fry 5-8pm (Summer) 1st Sunday: Auxiliary Breakfast Fundraiser 8am-Noon (All Year) 3rd Sunday: Lake Region Veterans Color Guard Breakfast Fundraiser 8am-Noon (All Year)

• SPECIALS •

BREAKFAST SPECIALS DAILY, COFFEE INCLUDED! HOMEMADE SOUP & SANDWICH $5.75

WE HAVE AFFORDABLE CATERING & HALL OPTIONS Call Julie...847-8533

FREE COFFEE! with breakfast or lunch purchase.

Expires 12/30/18

When you visit the Legion, You support our vets and their mission to better our community!

We invite guests in, and look forward to your company.

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LOUNGE

– WINTER HOURS – Monday-Friday 4pm-Close Saturday 2pm-Close Sunday during Vikings Games

– SUMMER UMMER HOURS – Monday-Friday 3pm-Close Saturday 1pm-Close

• SPECIALS • HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Thursday 4-6pm; 8pm-Close Friday 4-6pm • Saturday 2-5pm

MONDAY & TUESDAY

2-4-1’s

ALL DAY, ANY DAY Large Pizza & Pitcher Only $15

4-6pm

WINE

WEDNESDAY $3.75 a glass all day!

THIRSTY

THURSDAY 16 oz. Taps $2.50 all day!

5-8pm $4.25 Hamburger Basket (Lounge Only)

FINALLY

FRIDAY All Large Pizzas Only $9.00

Enjoy Charitable Gaming with the Frazee Lions!

Daily Pulltabs Wed Night Bingo, 6pm

Visit www.legionl.org to see how you can help!

Licence # 01763 Like us on Facebook!

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Index of Advertisers

ABC Seamless.................................................................... 13 Accra Care Home Health...................................................5 Ace Electric and Lighting............................................... 62 Action Fabricating............................................................19 Action Realty Of Detroit................................................... 2 American Legion Post 15.................................................81 America’s Best Value Inn................................................44 Amerigas............................................................................69 Apex Engineering Group.................................................19 Arvig................................................................................... 55 Beach King Docks & Lifts...............................................84 Becker County Environmental Services......................15 Becker County Transit...................................................... 13 Bell Bank............................................................................49 BNSF Railway................................................................... 83 Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes............................... 67 Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store and More.......................3 Bremer Bank...................................................................... 51 Casey’s General Store....................................................... 11 Cenex Community Coop.................................................80 Christian Fellowship Church.......................................... 43 City Of Detroit Lakes........................................................14 City Of Detroit Lakes- Public Utilities......................... 22 Coldwell Banker At The Lakes........................................57 Community Alliance Church.......................................... 42 Community Development Insurance...........................19 Country Kitchen................................................................73 D&D Appliance Sales and Service Inc............................ 9 David-Donehower Funeral Home................................ 56 Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce........ 58 Detroit Lakes Disposal Service.....................................69 Detroit Lakes Newspapers............................................ 59 Detroit Lakes Overhead Door Services....................... 25 Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church.................... 43 DLCCC...................................................................................18 Ecumen Detroit Lakes......................................................37 EL LORO Mexican Restaurant....................................... 79 Elsner Well Drilling Inc.................................................... 32 Esser Plumbing & Heating ............................................ 39 Finest Auto Body............................................................. 62 First Lutheran Church..................................................... 42 Foltz Buildings.................................................................. 63 Forest Hills Resort........................................................... 65 Grace Lutheran Church................................................... 43 Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc............................................64 Green’s Modern Plumbing & Heating, Inc.................. 32 Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes - Lakefront........................ 74 Hospice Of The Red River Valley.................................. 55 Hough Inc.......................................................................... 54 82 | BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2018

Itasca Mantrap Cooperative Services.......................... 31 Jefferson Hearing Aid Center........................................ 36 Kinetico Water System................................................... 32 Lake Agassiz Regional Library...................................... 27 Lakeland Mental Health Center.................................... 27 Laker Prep Preschool...................................................... 27 Lakes Homes and Program Development, Inc.......... 35 Lakes Liquors.......................................................................7 Lund Lutheran Church LCMC........................................ 43 MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership... 39 Main Street Restaurant.................................................. 78 Meadowland Surveying................................................... 6 Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union........................... 51 Midwest Bank.................................................................... 51 MState................................................................................ 28 Morrison Electric, Inc......................................................46 Nodsle Construction.......................................................20 Northland Buildings Inc.................................................. 31 Okeson Offtrail Sales...................................................... 24 ONE Electric - Nick Schindler........................................46 Park View Terrace.............................................................. 17 Posch Family Dentistry.................................................. 24 Prairie Restoration, Inc................................................... 24 Prices Fine Jewelry........................................................... 23 Schatts Electric.................................................................20 Seamless Gutter Systems.............................................. 47 ServiceMASTER Restore................................................ 33 Shephard Of The Lakes Lutheran Church.................. 42 Shorewood Pub.................................................................77 Spanky’s Stone Hearth....................................................75 St Marys Of The Lakes Catholic Church...................... 43 Stelter’s Inc.......................................................................... 6 Stenerson Lumber........................................................... 27 Steve’s Sanitation............................................................ 22 Sunlite Bar and Grill......................................................... 76 Swansons’ Repair, Inc................................................40-41 Team Industries................................................................ 33 The Hideaway................................................................... 32 The Schuett Companies, Inc./Compassion Care........ 17 Trinity Lutheran Church................................................. 42 Trowbridge Creek Zoo, LLC.............................................61 Tweeton Refrigeration and Heating............................57 Union Central Senior Living........................................... 47 United Community Bank................................................ 53 Wagner Insurance Agency............................................. 47 West Kjos Funeral Home............................................... 45 West River Dental............................................................ 27 Western Minnesota Steam Threshers........................ 54 White Drug Pharmacy.....................................................21

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