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DETROIT LAKES

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT Fly-In helps kick off NW Water Carnival

BIG & RICH Detroit Mountain’s ‘big’

concert event of the summer

ART IN THE PARK 40 years of shopping in the shade

MACBETH Shakespeare in the Park’s 10th summer show

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MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE JUNE 20, 2018 ISSUE OF THE TRIBUNE

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Big & Rich.......................................................

LOCAL CULTURE

Shakespeare in the Park’s ‘Macbeth’...............

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?

The Loons are calling....................................

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

Fly-In to feature aircraft of all kinds.................

ART IN THE PARK Celebrating 40 years..................................

CALENDAR OF EVENTS A list of summer events around Lakes Country..................................

DINING GUIDE Check out a variety of area restaurants.....................................

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BIG & RICH TO HEADLINE THIS YEAR’S MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN MARIE JOHNSON | mtjohnson@dlnewspapers.com

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etroit Mountain Recreation Area is going big with this summer’s Music on the Mountain fundraiser — Big & Rich,

that is.

The hit-making country music duo — best known for their fun and catchy tune, “Save A Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” — will be rocking an outdoor set at the foot of the mountain on Saturday, July 7.

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year before that it was Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

“Now this year, we just keep stepping it up a notch,” said Megan Smith, guest services manager at Detroit Mountain.

“We’re going big with Big & Rich.”

As of late May, more than 1,000 tickets had already been sold for the concert — more than were ever sold in any of the previous years — and organizers believed they’d have no trouble selling another 1,500 by the night of the show, making it a sold-out performance.

Jeff Staley, Detroit Mountain’s gen-

eral manager, said they were able to get Big & Rich thanks to the help of a local “friend of the mountain” who has connections in the country music business through a past involvement with WE Fest. They reached out to a number of possible bands, Staley said, ultimately deciding on Big & Rich because of their reputation as crazy crowd-pleasers on stage.

“We thought they would bring some good energy for this event,” he said.

Besides that everybody-knows-it “Save a Horse” hit, Big & Rich have had

BIG FUN

AT DETROIT MOUNTAIN Big & Rich (“Big” is actually Big Kenny, and “Rich” is John Rich) will be performing with Cowboy Troy at Detroit Mountain on Saturday, July 7 for the annual Music on the Mountain fundraiser. Big & Rich are well known for their country hits, including “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy).” Promotional photo

many other Top 40 chart-toppers, such as “Lost in this Moment,” “Look At You,” “Holy Water,” “That’s Why I Pray” and more.

“Big” is actually Big Kenny, and “Rich” is John Rich, both of whom are songwriters, singers and guitarists. They’ll be performing at the mountain with Cowboy Troy, a distinctive country rapper who has charted twice on the Billboard country singles charts.

“Big & Rich have played at WE Fest in the past, so local country fans will be very familiar with them and the kind of show they put on — really upbeat, interactive, and getting the crowd involved,” said Staley.

Organizers are hoping to capitalize on the duo’s energy and popularity, as well as the earlier-than-usual date for the concert. In the past, Music on the

Mountain has been held in August, but the date was moved up this year to accommodate Big & Rich’s tour schedule — a move that may prove beneficial for ticket sales, as the July 7 show falls on the Fourth of July weekend, a busy weekend for tourism.

toward important “wish list” items that aren’t covered under the mountain’s regular operating budget.

Funds from last year’s Sawyer Brown concert, for example, paid for a paved entry into Detroit Mountain, so the drive from Highway 34 right up to the

“We just keep stepping it up a notch.

We’re going big with Big & Rich.”

- Megan Smith, Detroit Mountain guest services manager The more people that buy tickets, of course, the better. Music on the Mountain is Detroit Mountain’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going

lodge could be 100 percent paved. Staley said the paving should be done in BIG FUN to page 8  SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2018 | PAGE 7

OTHER SUMMER EVENTS AT THE MOUNTAIN Music on the Mountain may be the biggest event of the summer out at Detroit Mountain, but it’s not the only thing worth your time and attention.

There are plenty of other fun reasons to visit. ► On Friday, June 29, the mountain will play host to the local Kiwanis Club’s Blues, Beer & BBQ event. It’ll be just what it sounds like — a night full of soul-grabbing blues music, cold beer and tasty barbeque. Minnesota blues legend Lamont Cranston will headline, starting at 10 p.m., with classic Chicago blues artists Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys revving up the crowd at 8 p.m. The local Matt Aakre trio will kick off the entertainment at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., special guest Adam Thielen, a Vikings Pro Bowler and Detroit Lakes native, will make an appearance and take audience questions. A live auction will take place at 9:30 p.m. All events will take place outdoors, rain or shine, on the east end of the lawn near the lodge. Ski lifts will be running until 8 p.m. People are also welcome to hike and bike the Detroit Mountain grounds. Kiwanis members will be serving BBQ ribs, brisket and pulled pork with all the fixings from 5-8 p.m, and additional food trucks will also be on site. Beer and wine will be sold throughout the evening. Bring a blanket EVENTS to page 10 

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 BIG FUN from page 7 time for the Big & Rich concert, so yearly concertgoers will be able to see what their contribution helped pay for. Concert funds have also been used to upgrade the mountain’s bunny hill tow rope to “magic carpets,” and to relocate the tubing hill.

Funds from this year’s show will be used for upgrades to Detroit Mountain’s snowmaking system, so artificial snow can be made faster and more efficiently, making it possible for the mountain to be open for skiing on more days of the year.

Big & Rich, along with Cowboy Troy, are the headliners for Music on the Mountain, but there will be plenty of other entertainment — and lots of food and drinks around — to keep people happy before and after that.

Matt Aakre, the former frontman of the popular Moorhead-based country-rock band 32 Below, will be bringing his former bandmates back together to open for Big & Rich, and they’ll also play inside the lodge for an afterparty following the show.

For years, 32 Below dominated the Fargo-Moorhead bar scene, winning Best Live Local Act every year for a decade in the Fargo Forum’s annual reader’s poll, and also toured and established a fan base around the country. Aakre left the group in 2012 to spend more time with his family, focus on his day job in agronomy sales, and play more intimate solo shows at small venues around the region.

There’ll be a stage set up inside the lodge for the afterparty. All events prior to that will take place BIG FUN to page 10 

Big & Rich are loved by fans for their energetic and interactive live performances. Opening for them at Music on the Mountain will be Matt Aakre, the former frontman of the popular Moorhead-based country-rock band 32 Below. He’ll be bringing his former bandmates back together for the opener, and they’ll also play inside the lodge for an afterparty following the performance. Promotional photo

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 EVENTS from page 8 or folding chair. Funds raised will go to the Kiwanis Club’s Technical Scholarship Fund for students interested in attending M-State, as well as to various youth-focused programs in the Lakes Area. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce, from any local Kiwanis member and online at www.eventbrite.com. ► Every Thursday evening in July and August, Detroit Mountain staff members will lead guided group rides on the mountain biking trails there.

Rides will take off from the lodge at 6 p.m. and will generally last about an hour; however, the length and route of each ride will vary depending on the ability of the riders who take part. The bike rental shop will be open late on Thursdays to accommodate those in need of rentals, and lift service will be open from 4-8 p.m. for those who want to do some downhill mountain biking.

Great North Pizza will be served in the lodge after the group rides. ► Sometime in August — visit the Detroit Mountain website at detroitmountain.com for the most current information — the mountain will be holding a Gravel Race. Open to mountain bikers of all skill levels, this race will take people on gravel roads around the Detroit Mountain area. A less technical race, it’s really meant as a fun excuse to get people out for a group ride. Pizza and drinks will follow in the lodge. ► On Saturday, September 22, the mountain will host 5K and 10K trail running races put on by the Detroit Lakes Community Center. Registration will be available through the Center. ► Then, on Sunday, September 30, about 800 high school student mountain bike riders from across Minnesota will compete in a composite teams race through the Minnesota High School Cycling League. More than 60 teams, including the local team of kids from Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids, North Dakota, Wadena and the surrounding area, will compete. Spectators are welcome.

Visit detroitmountain.com closer to the event for more information.

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This will be Detroit Mountain’s third major Music on the Mountain event. Sawyer Brown performed last year (pictured), and the year before that it was Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The outdoor shows go on rain or shine. Submitted photo

 BIG FUN from page 8 outside, rain or shine.

Smith said there would be four different food trucks coming from Fargo to serve up some tasty treats during the concert: Potato Brothers, which sells all sorts of different potato-based foods; Pico, a made-from-scratch taco joint; The Dog Father, which specializes in Chicago-style hotdogs; and Twisted Spork Mobile Food, a hand-tossed pizza and build-

your-own burger stand with some healthy salad and gluten-free options. There will likely be a couple of dessert-style trucks at the concert, as well.

Beer, wine and liquor will be sold throughout the event, and the ski lifts will be running well into the night to offer people scenic rides.

“We’re excited,” said Smith.

“We’re ready.”

“It should be a really fun night,” added Staley.

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LOCAL CULTURE: THIS MONTH’S ‘MUST-DO’ CULTURAL EVENT FOR LAKERS AND VISITORS ALIKE

‘SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES…’

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ‘MACBETH’

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VICKI GERDES | vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com

fter the fast-and furious humor of last summer’s romantic comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” Detroit Lakes’ Shakespeare in the Park troupe has opted for something decidedly less laughter-filled for its 10th anniversary: the epic tragedy of “Macbeth.”

The production makes its debut at the City Park Bandshell on Thursday, June 21, with additional performances set for June 22, 23, 29 and 30 as well as July 1. Aside from the Sunday, July 1 presentation, which will be a 4 p.m. matinee, all other performances will start at 7 p.m.

“It runs roughly 90 minutes, with no intermission,” says the play’s director, Nikki Caulfield, noting that she has adapted the script slightly to make it a little more audience friendly. “I tried to make the language a little more concise, and cut out some of the confusing references.”

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Though the play is set in Scotland, Caulfield adds, “there are no kilts or Scottish accents — sorry!”

Audiences should, however, look for references to another historic culture that has local significance: “It’s set in about 900 A.D.,” Caulfield says. “They’re fighting off Vikings at the start of the show.”

And yes, that does mean there are some sword fights — “though not as many as you might expect,” Caulfield says. “And they’re using 44-inch, two-handed broadswords. These are big weapons (though strictly theatrical props, of course).”

Caulfield, whose “day job” is running her own customized clothing and alterations business, Skirting the Rules, designs the costumes herself. The actors mostly rehearse in street clothes, to avoid damage to the costume garments.

Just like the public performances, all rehearsals are held at the bandshell, Caulfield notes.

“It helps to prepare them for the live performances,” she explains, adding that outdoor theater produces some unique challenges that can’t be replicated in an indoor setting.

“Anything can happen — and it does,” she says. “One time we had some dogs come up on stage and lick the actors. And then there are the motorcycles and the cars (driving through the park) — and the squirrels. It’s better for them to get used to these random distractions now.”

Another thing the actors have to get used to is projecting their voices so they can be heard above the ambient noise of an outdoor setting.

“We don’t use any mics,” Caulfield says. “We tried that the first year, with hanging microphones, but it just did not work.”

Instead, she adds, “We work on being loud. But you (i.e., the audience) do

Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell for its 10th anniversary this summer, with a slightly shortened version of ‘Macbeth.’ The production opens on June 21 at 7 p.m. Tribune file photo

have to listen. We ask people to sit close to the stage.”

Because seating at the bandshell is limited, audiences are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to watch the show. All cell phones should be turned off, or at least down, for the duration — and if someone has to take a call, they should do so at a respectful distance from the stage area.

Shakespeare in the Park performances are free and open to the public. Parents of young children should consider the subject matter when deciding whether to take the whole family to see the show.

“There’s fighting, there’s witches and supernatural elements,” Caulfield cautions — and of course, there’s more than just a death or two, including some of the main characters. “Elizabethans loved

their revenge tragedies,” she adds.

“But there’s a reason why this play has remained so popular. It’s a really solid script. It’s so exciting, and there’s really no break in the action until the end — which is one of the reasons why there is no intermission. There’s really no place for one.”

Cast members, who are a dozen or so local actors, range a bit in age, though most are at least 18.

“There’s one 10-year-old who has a couple of small roles,” Caulfield says, adding, “This is an excellent cast — one of the strongest we’ve had, I think, top to bottom.

They’re awesome.”

Shakespeare in the Park is hosted by the Historic Holmes Theatre.

For more information, call the theater box office at 218-844-7469, or visit www.dlccc.org/holmes.html.

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The staff at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge are happy to answer questions and help guests make the most of their visits.

The center features interactive exhibits and opportunities to learn about Tamarac’s many species of wildlife and their diverse habitats, as well as the historical use of the refuge by Ojibwe Indians and early European settlers.

There are also weekly programs for kids and families in the summers, as well as other occasional special programs, and nature movies on Sundays. The Visitor Center is located about a 25-minute drive northeast of Detroit Lakes, at 35704 County Highway 26, Rochert, MN 56578.

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Look for deer fawns hiding behind their mothers, bear cubs exploring their new world and eaglets demanding to be fed. Be on the lookout for otters playing, beavers chewing, foxes prowling and rabbits running. Listen for songbirds as they settle in for the summer season. At Tamarac, the wildlife is left undisturbed, and many viewing opportunities exist. The best times for viewing are around sunrise and sunset, but even afternoon visits can be rewarding for quiet, watchful observers. Increase your chances of seeing wildlife by exploring the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows.

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See and smell the vibrant colors and fragrances of summer woodland wildflowers, including the Canada anemone, Joe Pye weed, and wild geraniums. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2-mile-long Old Indian Hiking Trail to experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest. Another option is to venture out on the North Country Trail, which traverses 14 miles through the southern half of the refuge. Everywhere you look at Tamarac, there are trees, bushes, flowers and other plants to identify and enjoy.

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Try your luck in one of Tamarac’s five fishing lakes. There are many varieties of fish to be caught, including crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge information kiosks or the Visitor Center.

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LOON CALLS A FAMILIAR, FAVORITE SOUND IN THE LAKES AREA

BY CRISTINA STAHL For Summer Scene

There is probably nothing more distinctive in the northern wilderness than the haunting call of the loon.

Minnesota has more common loons than any other state in the U.S. except Alaska, with approximately 12,000 loons summering in Minnesota every year. Around Detroit Lakes, where lakes, wetlands and other waterways abound, the calls of loons can be heard far and wide, all season long.

For many in the Lakes Area, it’s a familiar and favorite sound of summer.

The loon has four basic calls, with variations of each. There’s the “remolo,” which sounds like quivering laughter — that’s a sound of alarm and aggression. Then there’s the “wail,” a long, lonely call used to communicate over distance. The “yodel” is used by males to guard their territories. And finally, there’s the “hoot,” a shorter call used to communicate with the young.

Loons start appearing on area lakes and setting up their territories just after the winter thaw.

Males arrive first, with the females soon following. After finding their mates, loons of mating age — three and four years old — build nests together along shorelines or on floating bogs.

Females lay one to three eggs, and then they and their partners take turns keeping the eggs warm

until they hatch, which takes about 30 days. The young hatch ready to swim, but are often carried on the adults’ backs to avoid predators like snapping turtles and northern pike. They’ll begin to fly at two months of age.

Loons’ bodies are made for water. Their torpedo shape is extremely efficient for swimming, and their legs are set far back to serve as oars. Their feet are webbed, and unlike most other birds, which have hollow bones to make flying easier, loons’ bones are dense, allowing them to dive up to 250 feet below the surface in search of fish. Their heavy bodies require long “runways’ for takeoff (100 feet or more). Quiet lakes at least seven acres in size are best suitable for loons.

A loon’s coloration is also an adaptation for survival. Their light coloration on their bellies make them less visible to fish, allowing them to sneak up and catch their prey. The loon’s characteristic red eye filters light, allowing the bird to see better underwater.

The Ojibwe people of the Northwoods call the loon “mang,” meaning “most handsome of birds.” See this striking Minnesota state bird, and hear its beloved calls, around area lakes this summer, or visit Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to more than 60 loons. This summer, savor the season of the loon.

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

FLY-IN WILL FEATURE FREE AIRPLANE RIDES, ALL SORTS OF AIRCRAFT TO SEE

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ook for aircraft of all types -experimental, historic, military, police, medical, and working planes like crop-dusters -- at the annual Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast July 6-7 at the Detroit Lakes-Becker County Airport.

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events for Detroit Lakes’ annual Northwest Water Carnival, which opens Friday, July 6 and continues through Sunday, July 15. A full schedule of Water Carnival events is available online at www.dljaycees.com.

The Fly-In will begin on the evening of Friday, July 6, by honoring three area

men (one posthumously) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, given to those who have set a good example in aviation for more than 50 years. The event is tentatively set for 5 p.m., with a picnic afterwards, at the shelter at Long Lake Park immediately west of the airport, accord-

A World War II-era airplane’s propellers made a swirling contrail around the aircraft as it took off from the Detroit Lakes-Becker County Airport during a past Water Carnival Fly-In Breakfast. Tribune file photo

ing to Tim Bohmer, president of the local Experimental Aircraft Association group, which hosts the Fly-In. The pancake breakfast will be part of the festivities on Saturday at the airport, with Fly-In activities scheduled there from 8 a.m. to noon. All money raised will be donated locally in the form of schol-

arships and aviation training for youth who hope to become airplane mechanics, airport administrators or pilots. Young people can sign up for free airplane rides.

At past events, skydiving has been offered at the airport on the same day, and that will happen again this year.

A hot air balloonist has also attended

in the past, and a P-51 vintage fighter plane is usually flown to Detroit Lakes from the Fargo Air Museum.

The 50 or so members of the local Experimental Aircraft Association will be on hand, and guests will fly in from around the area. U.S. Rep. Collin PeterFLY-IN to page 18  SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2018 | PAGE 17

Spectators at a past Water Carnival Fly-In Breakfast look over a small helicopter parked at the Detroit Lakes-Becker County Airport for the event. File photo  FLY-IN from page 17 son, who is a pilot, is among those who have been invited.

“It’s not an air show -- we don’t have

flying -- but planes come in (for the festivities),” Bohmer says.

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ART IN THE PARK

CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

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xperience more than 100 art and craft booths, live music, fair-style food and more at the annual Art in the Park event at Detroit Lakes City Park on Sunday, July 22.

Now in its 40th year, Art in the Park is for artists and art-lovers alike. There is no admission fee, it is family-friendly, and there will be a lot going on.

Art in the Park started in 1978, when Sally Oja, then-president of the Detroit

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Lakes Library Board, and other board members wanted to come up with a fun way to raise money for programming and materials at the library. The event turned out to be a huge success.

“It was a good project — it kept going. More people would come. We finally got to the point that it became too much work because so many places were coming to set up a stall,” Oja says.

Once the event outgrew what the library board was capable of, they decid-

ed to hand it over to the city. Today, the Chamber of Commerce is in charge of organizing Art in the Park.

“It was quite an adventure — there were some people that were afraid to try something new, but it ended up working out really well,” Oja recalls. “It has been good for Detroit Lakes overall.”

Art in the Park will take place rain or shine. As of the beginning of June, nearly 80 percent of the available booth

Over 100 vendors, facing page, take part in Art in the Park each year.

Tribune File Photo JT Maui Designs, above, of Alexandria, Minn., makes custom jewelry out of natural stones, driftwood and sea glass.

Submitted photo

space had already been rented out, and more vendors were still expected to get on board.

Vendors usually include authors, woodworkers, textile artists, painters, fabric artisans and more. Festival-goers can expect to see a balance of old favorites and new vendors this year. As Chamber of Commerce President Carrie

Valan Products out of Davenport, N.D., offers a variety of handcrafted commodities, such as custom made signs, magnets and more. Submitted photo

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Art in the Park has a casual, peaceful feel to it, with handcrafted goods on display, fair-style food served and live music, all under the cool shade of the City Park’s tall trees.

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 ART from page 21 Johnston says, there’ll be “something for everyone.”

She says to keep an eye out for some “really cool new jewelry and furniture makers.”

One woodworker, Valan Products, from Davenport, N.D., creates signs, magnets, custom utensil handles and custom patterned rolling pins. JT Maui Designs will be coming from Alexandria, Minn., bringing custom jewelry made with natural stones, driftwood and seaglass. Other vendors will include Stone Krafts, Reflections of Minnesota, Jennifer Ditterich Designs,

Happy Kooker’s Kettle Corn Co., and many, many more.

Edible “crafts” will be served in abundance throughout the day, including long-standing favorites like mini donuts, fry bread tacos, kettle corn, corn dogs and other fair-style food, along with freshsqueezed lemonade.

There will also be musical groups performing, including an Ecuadorian flute player.

Art in the Park will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested artists should call 218-847-9202 as soon as possible to inquire about renting a booth.

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DETROIT LAKES AREA SUMMER JUNE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Discovery Center, 10 a.m., nature activities for kids ages 3-7 Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, The Lodge on Lake Detroit ; also, two-hour guided Wildlife Excursions driving tour at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, starting at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.

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Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes ; also, Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge 21-23: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” City Park Bandshell in Detroit Lakes 22: Live music at Hub 41, “Moridian,” 8 p.m.

23: Live music at Holiday Inn Sports Bar & Grill, “Twice as Hard,” 9 p.m.

23: 4th Annual Summer Solstice Festival, Richwood Winery, Richwood 24: Tough Laker Youth Obstacle Course Run, Detroit Lakes City Park 25: Classic Car Cruise Night with Bruce and Tiki Dee on the patio, at Pit 611, 5 p.m.

29-30: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell 29: Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos at Pit 611, 9 p.m.

29-30: Rhealt Family Band at Holiday Inn Sports Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.

30: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.

30: Live music at Hub 41, Mike Hokenson, 8 p.m.

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NORTHWEST WATER CARNIVAL Now in its 83rd year, the Northwest Water Carnival is 10 full days of non-stop, family-friendly fun, all centered around one of Detroit Lakes’ greatest assets -- the water! From bed races to water fights to games and parties on the beach, families flock to Detroit Lakes for this historic, action-packed carnival. Sponsored by the DL Jaycees, the Water Carnival also features the area’s pinnacle parade of summer, the Parade of the Northwest. This year’s carnival will take place July 6-15 at various locations around Detroit Lakes. For more information, visit www.dljaycees.com and click on the Water Carnival link.

Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes ; also, Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge 1: Shakespeare in the Park, “Macbeth,” Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell 1: Movie at Tamarac: “Fox Tales,” documentary about red foxes, 2 p.m.

2: Live music at Shorewood Pub, “Cat and the Fiddle,” 8 p.m.

2: Open mic night at Hub 41, 8 p.m.

4: Fireworks at the Detroit Lakes City Beach, at dusk 5: Showcase Runway, Detroit Lakes Pavilion; hosted by Shell Shock, a night filled with fashion, art, music and more, featuring local models 6: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.

6-15: 83rd Annual Northwest Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes (more info at www.dljaycees.com) 7: Music on the Mountain with Big & Rich, 6:30-11 p.m. at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area; rain or shine, general admission lawn seating 7: Midsummer Bike Tour, Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center 7: 7th Annual Ride for the Future (to raise awareness for the local Boys & Girls Club), 9 a.m. check-in at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion 7: Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Detroit Lakes Airport — free airplane rides!

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7: Miss Northwest Scholarship Pageant, 7 p.m. at the Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes 7: Live music at Hub 41, “Cropdusters,” 8 p.m.

8: Movie at Tamarac: “Disney Nature - Wings of Life,” documentary about pollinators, 2 p.m.

9: Classic Car Cruise Night with Bruce and Tiki Dee on the Patio, at Pit 611, 5 p.m.

11: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes 13-14: The Northwest Water Carnival’s Bash on the Beach, featuring Hairball, Warrant, Firehouse and One, in Detroit Lakes

TURKEY DAYS

15: 83rd Annual Northwest Water Carnival Parade, 1-3 p.m. in Detroit Lakes 15: Movie at Tamarac: “Charlie and the Curious Otters,” documentary about otters, 2 p.m.

20: Phenology Observation Training for master naturalists, join a team of ‘citizen scientists’ and learn about phenology, lunch and snacks provided, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Tamarac, register online at www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org 20: Live music at Pit 611, “Front Fenders, 9 p.m.

21: Live music at Hub 41, Dave Holt, 8 p.m.

Frazee’s annual summer festival, Turkey Days, is a three-day weekend full of more than 50 events held at locations around Frazee. Coming up July 27-29 with a theme of “Superheroes” this year, Turkey Days will feature family-friendly (and often turkey-themed) games, a street dance, car show, tractor show, vendors, pageants, a parade and plenty of good food to gobble up! For more information, visit www.frazeecommunityclub.com or find Turkey Days on Facebook.

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BECKER COUNTY FAIR From the rides to the food to the demo derbies to the animals, there’s something for everyone at the Becker County Fair.

This classic summer event, celebrating its 125th anniversary this July, will feature kids’ games, a tractor parade, live family entertainment, demonstrations, awards ceremonies and more. The fair will be held July 25-28 at the fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes (at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive). For more information, visit beckercountyfair.com.

20-22: Hope Fest 2018, at The Refuge in Detroit Lakes 22: 40th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, Detroit Lakes City Park — over 100 vendors!

22: “Bee Responsible” family activity at Tamarac from noon to 2 p.m.

— learn about pollinators and how to attract them, then watch the documentary “Pollen Nation,” about declining bee populations, at 2 p.m.

23: Classic Car Cruise Night with Bruce and Tiki Dee on the Patio, at Pit 611, 5 p.m.

25-28: 125th Annual Becker County Fair, at the fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes 28: Live music at Hub 41, “Young Country,” 8 p.m.

27-29: 64th Annual Turkey Days, Frazee 29: Movie at Tamarac: “Miniature Miracles,” about the survival of the world’s smallest animals, 2 p.m.

AUGUST Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Discovery Center, 10 a.m., nature activities for kids ages 3-7 Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, The Lodge on Lake Detroit ; also, two-hour guided Wildlife Excursions driving tour at Tamarac National PAGE 28 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2018

Wildlife Refuge, starting at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.

Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes ; also, Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving in Detroit Lakes Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge 2-4: WE Fest 36th Anniversary Celebration, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes 5: Dragonfly Workshop at Tamarac from noon to 5 p.m. — free hands-on opportunity to catch and identify dragonflies, register at 218-844-1756 ; also, “Fortress of the Bears,” a movie about a family of brown bears in Alaska, will be showing at Tamarac at 2 p.m.

6-12: 87th Annual Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit Country Club 7: Crazy Daze, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in downtown Detroit Lakes 8: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes 9-12: Looney Days, Vergas 11: 4th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, noon - 4 p.m. at Detroit Lakes City Park 11: Fun Fungi and Mushroom Workshop, noon to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, bring a snack, camera and appropriate clothing for outdoor mushroom hunting 11-12: Quake the Lake Powerboat Races, by the mile-long City Beach in Detroit Lakes

11-12: Pine Point Powwow in Pine Point, grand entries Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.

17: Young Life Family Fun Night, Detroit Lakes City Park 17: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.

17-18: Wolf Lake Harvest Fest, in Wolf Lake (www.wolflakeharvestfestival.com) 18: Itasca’s Music Under the Pines, featuring Basement Brass, 7-8 p.m. at Itasca State Park 19: Holy Rosary Parish Festival, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Detroit Lakes 24: Macaws for Paws, 5:30-9 p.m. at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes 24: Fire & Ice, by the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation in Detroit Lakes 24-25: Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally Racing, Detroit Lakes (www.ojibweforestsrally.com) 25: 13th Annual Boats & Bars benefit for Becker County Food Pantry, at The Sandbar, The Bridge and Zorbaz at various times, featuring live music at every location (www.lakesareaparrotheads.com) 31: Western Minnesota Steam Threshers 65th Annual Reunion, Rollag (www.rollag.com) 31: Live music at Hotel Shoreham in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:55 p.m.

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Open 7 days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day

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DISPOSE PROPERLY

• Remove all aquatic plants, mud & invasive species from watercraft, trailers and other equipment

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• Place any unwanted live bait in the trash • Do not dump any live bait or aquarium pets into the water

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• Be sure to drain boats, engines, live wells, and minnow buckets • Keep drain plugs out when transporting watercraft • To save leeches or minnows, bring water from home

• Becker SWCD offers free thermal decontamination of watercraft • For hours and locations visit www.beckerswcd.org or call (218) 846-7360

* Docks, boat lifts, and other equipment must be left out of the water for at least 21 days before they may be placed in a diffe rent lake or river.

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DINING GUIDE

A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS DINING OPTIONS AROUND THE LAKES AREA

DETROIT LAKES AREA

BLEACHERS BAR & GRILL If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your scoreboard, then come to Bleachers for a hat trick. Voted the best burgers in the Lakes Area!

New to menu,taco grinders,philly sandwich, french fries, ALL the sports games you could ever hope to watch on their flat screen TV’s and a scenic deck overlooking Dead Shot Bay for relaxing outdoors. 1/2 price appetizers on Thursdays, Karaoke throughout the year. Don’t forget about 2-4-1 burgers every Sunday!

25807 Cty. Hwy. 22, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-6820 COUNTRY KITCHEN Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner we have you covered. Try out our great desserts too! Open daily at 6:00 AM 705 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-0472 DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL Fan Food not Fast Food For more than 75 years, Dairy Queen has been a fixture in America. Although much has changed in the world and in the DQ® system through the years, one constant has remained: DQ® restaurants are still, and always have been, the place to find kids’ sports teams celebrating a victory, business people on their lunch break and families taking time out to enjoy great food and soft serve treats. And success for the DQ® system is as simple today as it was in 1940. Satisfied customers lead to successful restaurants. Now located in the new McKinnley Plaza!

900 McKinley Ave, Detroit Lakes 218-847-8154

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IZZO’S Izzo’s Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! Enjoy the great atmosphere while dining on a wide variety of savory food delivered with exceptional service. Along with daily, weekly, and monthly specials, Izzo’s offers broasted chicken, ten tap beers to choose from, and an array of drink choices to cool you down in the hot summer weather. Visit our exclusive patio overlooking the 18th green of our championship golf course.

22931 185th Street Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-439-3028

HOLIDAY INN NOT your AVERAGE hotel bar The Holiday Beach Bar and Grill is the Lakes Area Sports and Entertainment Headquarters.

With an excellent atmosphere and an amazing view of Big Detroit Lake, we are the place to visit for a night on the town or to just sit and relax on our deck while enjoying a cold, refreshing cocktail.

We aren’t just about great cocktails and food, we also offer Electronic Horse Racing and Meat Raffles every Friday night and live entertainment every Saturday starting at 9 pm.

You can also enjoy your favorite sports team by watching them on one of our 10 Hi-def televisions.

Holiday Inn on the Lake 1155 Hwy. 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN. 56501 218-847-2121

MAIN STREET RESTAURANT If you want to experience one of Detroit Lakes’ ‘local hangouts’, you have to stop by Main Street Restaurant! They have been voted the “Best Breakfast in Town” and they are sure to deliver. Main Street Restaurant offers quality, homemade food and big portions at a reasonable price. Open Mon.-Fri. 7a.m.-4:00 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. • Sun. 8a.m.-1:45 p.m 900 WASHINGTON AVE., DETROIT LAKES, MN 218-847-3344 PIT 611 SPORTS BAR & GRILL You’ll come for great food and drinks at unbeatable price, but you’ll end up staying because of the fun and exciting atmosphere.

There is a little something for everyone at the Pit 611 Sports Bar & Grill. Open at 11am.

Kitchen Hours Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 1110, Sun 11-9. Easy to find, hard to leave 15057 Cty. Hwy. 11, Audubon, MN 218-439-6121 www.pit611.com SHADY HOLLOW GRILL & PIZZARIA Open Memorial day-Labor Day at Shady Hollow Flea Market. Dine-in, take-out or delivery.

Pizza is our own made from scratch recipe, thin crust. Delivery from 3-9pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. Serving Beer & Wine.

12673 Co. Hwy. 17, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Call 218-847-6100

PARK RAPIDS A&W Serving your All American Favorites. Delicious burgers, dogs, chicken and fries plus so much more! Don’t forget that frosty mug of Rootbeer or add sweet vanilla ice cream for the traditional float. Carhop service or dine in. Open 7 Days A Week, summer 11 am to 9 pm, hours seasonally adjusted.

Located 1004 Park Ave. S. (Hwy. 71 S.) Park Rapids, MN 218-732-3551. Satisfy your craving for Home Town Flavors at your locally owned A&W Drive In. EMMAVILLE STORE Historic country store & cafe featuring daily breakfast and lunch specials. Dinner specials on Fridays. Sunday Breakfast Buffet and Taco Bar Tuesdays 5-7:30 pm. Also offering ice cream, cookies, bars & fabulous caramel rolls! Bar with pizzas and big screen TV. Open 7 days a week. Open until 9 pm on Saturdays.

12 miles N. of Park Rapids on Co. Rd. 4 (Lake George Rd) 218-732-8544 LAKE GEORGE CAFE We do breakfast all day! Lunch menu, American food, lunch & dinner specials.

Open Tues.-Fri. 7am - 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 3pm, closed Mon. Hwy. 71, Lake George (37550 Night Hawk Rd.) 218-699-3080 LAPASTA Full menu items for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 PM with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes. Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5pm for Dinner.

Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275.

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NECCE’S RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine! Enjoy house-made Italian specialties like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, veal marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caesar salad & delicious desserts. Now offering walleye sandwiches, 1/2 lb burgers and flatbread pizzas! Great Happy Hour specials! Open Daily 4:00pm (Call for spring/winter hours) 311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625.

Reservations Accepted. We are proud to be No.#1 on TripAdvisor! Check us out!

311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids.

218-237-4625. $$ [w] F STOMPIN’ GROUNDS Full menu served daily. Sink your teeth into the ‘Stompin Burger,” our most popular burger! Chicken, fish, homemade soup & more. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! Full bar ~ 4 pm Happy Hour. Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 11 am. Kitchen open; Sat. - Thurs.

10 am - 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 9pm. Bar open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 1 am,Sun. 10 am - Midnight.

Hwy. 64, N. of Akeley 218-652-2964 THE GOOD LIFE CAFE Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal aligned with the seasons. We also have 10 MN craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, wi-fi, outdoor seating and a kid’s menu.

It’s time you got back to The Good Life!

Memorial - Labor Day Weekends: Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner, Seasonal hours and menus online. 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212 www. thegoodlifecafepr.com. Breakfast & Lunch $ Dinner $$ [W] F RAPID RIVER LOGGING CAMP The 62-year tradition. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT served family style. Open 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through Labor Day. Breakfast 7:30 am to 12 Noon. Dinner 1-8 pm. top off your logger’s meal with a stroll along the Fish Hook River.

Hwy. 71 N. Turn on Co.Rd. 18, follow signs.

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VACATIONAIRE & CLANCY’S ON ISLAND LAKE Casual dining in our dining room or on the deck overlooking beautiful Island Lake. Full menu, kids menu, broasted chicken eat-in or take-out. Reservations recommended. Kitchen open until 10 pm.

218-732-5270.

Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 72 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the new Fish Hook Bar. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm.

Reservations appreciated 1 mi. North on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids.

218-732-4565. $$ [w] F ZONA ROSA Visit old Mexico in the heart of beautiful downtown Walker. Large selection of authentic Mexican and American favorites. Full bar, specializing in margaritas. Warm “south of the border” atmosphere and outdoor patio dining.

Kids menu. Lunch, dinner, daily specials. Open 7 days a week.

101 5th St. N., Downtown Walker

PERHAM/OTTERTAIL

101 5th St. N., Downtown Walker

DISGRUNTLED BREWING Home to One Grumpy Brewery and Countless Great Beers. Combine our slightly-gruff, admittedly never-quite-satisfied brewery, the world’s best ingredients, and then stand back and marvel as we produce one great beer after another. Ales. Lagers. Stouts. Wheat beers. Specialties. Seasonals. German.

Belgian. Russian. This is craft brewing set in a beautiful part of the state—a destination well worth the trip—love at first taste.

735 2nd St NE Perham, MN 218-346-HOPS

THE ROYAL The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Plus many appetizers and your favorite beverage.

Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon.

120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids.

218-732-9443. $ [w]

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DINING IN DL CHECK OUT THESE GREAT RESTAURANTS ON THE NEXT FEW PAGES FOR A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS FOOD OPTIONS

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Voted the Best Breakfast in the Lakes Area

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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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Also try our great desserts 705 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes

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Hours of Operation Open 6am Monday - Saturday • Open 7am Sunday

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HAPPY HOUR Dock Access to Deadshot Bay 218-844-6820 Monday-Friday 25807 Cty Hwy 22 • Detroit Lakes 4:00-6:00pm www.bleachersdetroitlakes.com SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2018 | PAGE 35

Try our new Summer Blizzard Menu

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GET YOUR LONG WEEKEND ON! SUNDAY OMLETTE BAR PREPARED FRESH RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!

THURSDAY OUTDOOR GRILLED TO ORDER SIRLOIN STEAK MEAT RAFFLE 6PM TILL GONE

SERVED 9-NOON

(WEATHER PERMITTING)

$10.95

MONDAY - FRIDAY 4-6PM HAPPY HOUR $1 OFF BOTTLES, TAP, AND RAIL DRINKS

1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS

$14.95

OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL SUMMER LONG!

EASY TO FIND, HARD TO LEAVE

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Start your week with some fun June 25 Classic Car Show and Shine July 9 5pm-9pm • At the patio at the PIT (Weather Permitting) July 23 First 25 cars receive a drink token 2 for 1 drink specials Monday nights 6-9pm

• June 29 - Crazy Keys • June 30 - The Castaways • July 14 - Crazy Keys • July 20 - Front Fenders • Aug 11 - The Castaways • Aug 18 - Fat Cats • Sept 1 - Q5 • Sept 2 - The Roosters • Sept 15 - Fat Cats (Pre October Fest Party)

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WE Fest ticket giveaways

700' SANDY BEACH AREA’S ONLY FULL SERVICE HOTEL

July 7th and July 28th from 2-4p.

The Original Castaways live on the patio every Sunday from 4-7p

Saturday Night entertainment 7 - Toggo Ultra Rock 14 - Smoking Gun 21 - Obstruction of Justice 28 - Q5 July 4th 8th Hour at 9pm Ask about our Pontoon Rentals!

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WEDDINGS • EVENTS • MEETINGS • POOL HOT TUB • SAUNA • MARINA • RENTALS

YOUR LAKEFRONT VACATION AWAITS YOU!

Hwy. 10 E. Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-2121

www.dlinn.com

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Open at 11am Seven Days a Week

218-439-3028 Hwy 10 W

Broasted Chicken • Burgers • Salads Appetizers • Pizza • & Daily Specials

What is on your Bucket List?

Carry Out Available!

Check out our Daily Specials Happy Hour Sunday Thursday 3:00-6:00

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Friendly service, great food and all your favorite beverages!

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EXCELLENT HOMEMADE THIN CRUST

PIZZA

Open Friday-Sunday until 9pm

SERVING BEER & WINE CALL 218-847-6100 FOR FREE DELIVERY

7 AY 201

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5 miles South of Detroit Lakes on Hwy 59

(602) 809-6661

OPEN SAT/SUN ALL SUMMER 75+ VENDORS BREAKFAST FROM 7AM

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