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From tractor pulls to tasty foods, furry friends to the ferris wheel, the East Otter Tail County Fair has all the fixings for a fun day out

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The perfect place to horse around From tractor pulls to tasty foods, furry friends to the ferris wheel, the East Otter Tail County Fair has all the fixings for a fun day out

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he fair: a pinnacle event of summer.

With tummy-tickling rides, tasty foods, an assortment of games, animals, shows, exhibits and all-around familyfriendly fun, it’s an annual affair that truly has it all.

In addition to the carnival, concessions, homemade jams and all that classic fair fare, this year’s East Otter Tail County Fair will feature some new or unique events for people to check out. A visit from the Budweiser Clydesdales, tractor pulls, a demo derby, magic shows, a hypnotist, a selfie scavenger hunt, Lego building contest, zoo animal attractions and more promise to provide a little something for everyone.

The fair will start Thursday, July 20 and run through Sunday, July 23 (4-H and FFA activities start two days earlier), at the fairgrounds in Perham.

As in the past, different days of the fair will be dedicated to different audiences: Thursday will be Veteran and Daycare Day, Friday Senior 4 | Summer Scene July 2017

Citizen Day, Saturday Kids Day and Sunday Family Day. Admission to the fair is free, with parking available on the grounds for $2 or free parking on the streets around the grounds. Grandstand events will have admission costs (normally $5 to $10), and carnival tickets will be sold at the fair for $2.50 each or 20 for $40. Wristbands will be sold Thursday night only, from 6-10 p.m. for $20 each.

More information on certain events, as well as a full schedule of daily events, follows. For more information, visit www.eotcountyfair.org.

Thursday, July 20

VETERAN AND DAYCARE DAY 8 a.m.: Swine Show 8-11 a.m.: Scarecrow Entry (Main Exhibit Building) 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Pigs, Goats and Sheep Weigh-In 10-11 a.m.: Musical Story Time With Diane MatejkaLund (Park Shelter) 10-11:30 a.m.: Daycare Day Activities (By Park Shelter) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fair Selfies Scavenger Hunt

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Wild Things Zoo Attractions (By Park Shelter) 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn Open 11 a.m.: Flag Raising and National Anthem by Area VFW (By Flag Pole) 11 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Show 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (Sheets in Fair Office) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Imagination Station/iPad Learning Station (Main Exhibit Building) 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Main Exhibit Building Open 11:30 a.m.: Open Poultry Show 1 p.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 1-2 p.m.: Meet a Police Officer (By Park) 2-4 p.m.: Beef Weigh-In 2:30 p.m. Goat Show 3:15-5 p.m.: Comedian/ Magician David Harris; Strolling Magic at 3:15, Live Show at 4 (Park Shelter) 4 p.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 5 p.m.: Carnival Opens 5 p.m.: FFA and 4-H Sheep Show

6 p.m.: Century Farm Awards (Park Shelter) 6-10 p.m.: Wristband Ride Night 6:30 p.m. Emerging Leadership Program Recognition, EOT Couple 7-11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s Shelter) 8-11 p.m.: Blue English Band (Park Shelter) *Beer garden open daily, with beer pong and bean bag games

Friday, July 21

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY 8 a.m.: 4-H and FFA Dairy Shows 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fair Selfies Scavenger Hunt 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Wild Things Zoo Attractions (By Park Shelter) 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn is Open 11 a.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 11 a.m. - TBD: Discussion with a Local Master Gardener (Park Shelter) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (Sheets in Fair Office) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Imagination Station/iPad Learning

Station (Main Exhibit Building) 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Main Exhibit Building Open Noon-2 p.m.: Senior Citizen Events, Music with Jerry and Edith Fiegel (Park Shelter and Park) 1 p.m.: 4-H Rabbit Show 1 p.m.: Carnival Opens 2-4 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s Shelter) 3:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Comedian/ Magician David Harris; Strolling Magic at 3:15, Live Show at 4 (Park Shelter) 3:30 p.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 5 p.m.: Beef Show 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Dream Weaver Hypnosis (Park Shelter) 7 p.m.: Modified Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 7-8 p.m.: Dream Weaver Hypnosis (Park Shelter) 7-11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s Shelter) 9 p.m. - Midnight: Blue English Band (Park Shelter) *Beer garden open daily, with beer pong and bean bag games

Saturday, July 22

KIDS DAY 8 a.m.: Pleasure Horse Show (Horse Arena) 9 a.m.: Dairy Recognition 9:30 a.m.: 4-H Awards Photos 10 a.m.: 4-H Livestock Auction 10-11 a.m.: Lego Building Contest - Judging Will Immediately Follow (Bingo Shelter) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fair Selfies Scavenger Hunt 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Wild Things Zoo Attractions (By Park Shelter) 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn Open 10:30 a.m.: 4-H and FFA Dairy Shows 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (Sheets in Fair Office) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Imagination Station/iPad Learning Station (Main Exhibit Building) 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Main Exhibit Building Open 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Story Time with Dorothy Doll (Park Shelter) Noon: Carnival Opens 1 p.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 1:30 p.m.: Budweiser Clydes-

dales (By the Park Shelter) 1-2 p.m.: Kids’ Games in the Park 3:15-5 p.m.: Comedian/Magician David Harris; Strolling Magic at 3:15, Live Show at 4 (Park Shelter) 4 p.m.: Christian Lilienthal Demonstration (Wild Things Zoo Attractions) 5 p.m.: Kids’ Tractor Pedal Pull, State Sanctioned, Perham and New York Mills Chapters (By the Park) 6 p.m.: Demo Derby (Grandstand) 7-11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s Shelter) 8:30 p.m. - Midnight: Switch Band (Park Shelter) *Beer garden open daily, with beer pong and bean bag games

Sunday, July 23

FAMILY DAY 8 a.m.: Horse Training with Horse Games (Horse Arena) 8 a.m. - Noon: Pancake Breakfast, Freewill Offering (Beer Garden/Park Area) 10-11 a.m.: Northwoods Harvest Cowboy Church (Park Shelter) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Fair Selfies Scavenger Hunt 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Children’s Barn Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Main Exhibit Building Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (Sheets in Fair Office) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Imagination Station/iPad Learning Station (Main Exhibit Building) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Michael Shynes (Park Shelter) 1 p.m.: Little Britches Dairy Show 1 p.m.: 4-H Small Animal Round Robin 1 p.m.: Carnival Opens 1 p.m.: Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 2-5 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s Shelter) 2:45 p.m.: 4-H Awards Program 4 p.m.: Livestock Exhibits Will Be Released 6 p.m.: All Non-Livestock Exhibits Will Be Released 6 p.m.: Fair Closes for 2017 *Beer garden open daily, with beer pong and bean bag games

Kids’ Stuff WILD THINGS ZOO ATTRACTIONS Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Demonstrations twice daily in the Park See and learn about all sorts of exotic animals, from kangaroos to zebras to turtles and beyond. Wild Things Zoo Attractions is a professional wild animal care and education organization that specializes in open design, free-flying-style exhibits.

While it’s not a petting zoo, there will be opportunities for direct animal interactions when appropriate. The animals can be viewed all day, with educational demonstrations led by Wild Things staffer Christian Lilianthal twice a day (see fair schedule for times).

AGRICULTURE SCAVENGER HUNT Thursday - Sunday, Any Time Kids ages 5 to 12 can learn about farming as they enjoy the sights and sounds of exhibits and livestock shows at the fair. Scavenger hunt posters placed around the exhibit buildings will contain information to help kids answer 10 questions on special activity sheets (sheets are available in the fair’s Main Office).

Completed activity sheets can be returned to the office for entry into a daily prize drawing. Sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau.

LEGO BUILDING CONTEST Saturday at 10 a.m. (Judging at 11 a.m.)

Lego maniacs ages 3-15 will have a chance to show off their skills at this second annual event.

Held at the Lion’s Bingo Shelter, all construction must take place during the one-hour contest.

Legos are provided. Judging will be based on creativity and imagination, with first, second and third place winners in each of the four age groups receiving medals. All participants will receive a participation ribbon, and the Lego creations will be displayed in the Open Class area for the remainder of the fair. No entry fee is required. Sign up on the day of the event.

KIDS’ TRACTOR PULL Saturday at 5 p.m.

This fun, popular event, led by Perham and New York Mills FFA chapters, is state-sanctioned. Held by the Park.

KIDS’ GAMES IN THE PARK Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. and Saturday from 1-2 p.m.

A bean bag toss, tractor tire scramble, lego activities and more!

CHILDREN’S BARN Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

An assortment of cute and fuzzy farm animals for kids to see and touch, plus a few games to play.

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Highlights

BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

See the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales up close! By the Park Shelter.

DEMOLITION DERBY Saturday at 6 p.m.

Always a popular event in Perham. Presented by Top Notch Motor Sports, the derby will feature three classes: compact trucks, economy weld and builders class. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, third and fourth place winners in each class. Grandstand admission is $10 for ages 12 and older, $5 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under.

TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL Friday at 7 p.m.

A 2017 National Tractor Pullers Association Member State Event. Super farm tractors, pro farm tractors, heavy super stock tractors, four-wheel-drive trucks and two-wheel-drive trucks.

Grandstand admission is $10 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 6-12.

FAIR SELFIES SCAVENGER HUNT Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Post your best East Otter Tail County Fair selfies on social media for a chance to win prizes. Find the designated “selfie spots,” take a selfie and post it. Pictures must be posted from a Twitter or Instagram account; tag @eotfairmn and use #EOT17selfie. For more information, visit eotcountyfair.org.

your friends become the stars of the show as they speak martian, act like little fish or believe napkins are $100 bills. Laugh along as hypnotist Randy Buker leads volunteers through a safe and family-friendly show. No one leaves feeling embarrassed.

STREET DANCES AT THE BEER GARDEN Thursday from 8-11 p.m., Friday from 9-Midnight and Saturday from 8:30 p.m. - Midnight The Blue English Band, a four-piece band out of Fargo, N.D., will perform on Thursday and Friday. These experienced musicians, including three lead singers, have a unique song list that spans decades and appeals to a wide range of audiences. On Saturday, the Minnesota-based band Switch will entertain. This high-energy band plays classic and current rock, ‘80s and country, and everything in between. All shows are free admission. Held at the Beer Garden.

COMEDIAN/MAGICIAN DAVID HARRIS Thursday to Saturday, 3:15-5 p.m.

Minnesota native David Harris has scored audience raves and two regional Emmys for sketch comedy television. He will bring his special brand of comedy and magic to the fair for three days, Thursday through Saturday, starting with strolling magic shows around the Park Shelter area from 3:15-3:45 p.m. and then performing live shows on stage from 4-5 p.m.

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Remembering,

By Marie Johnson For Summer Scene

honoring, celebrating

East Otter Tail County Relay for Life brings people together in the fight against cancer

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isitors to the area may notice that there’s a lot of purple around.

From storefronts decorated in all purple to purple Relay for Life signs posted all over, it’s hard not to notice the outpouring of support that local communities are showing this month for everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer.

The annual Relay for Life is a big deal in East Otter Tail County, drawing large crowds every year and consistently raising an impressive amount of money for the cause.

Last year, the event raised about $135,000; combined with funds raised at the West Otter Tail County Relay for Life, a separate relay held in Fergus Falls, that brought Otter Tail County’s ranking to fourth in the nation for counties its size, and first in the state of Minnesota.

“On average, we’ve raised more than $6 for every man, woman and child living in Otter Tail County,” says Ron Anderson, a longtime volunteer organizer for the East Otter Tail County relay.

“Most of that comes from the sale of luminaries – we don’t have any huge megadonors. The people really chip in. You’ll see some 4,000 of those $10 luminaries (at the relay). They spell out “hope” in the bleachers. It’s quite a light show.”

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Life started 23 years ago in Perham with seven teams, and raised several thousand dollars, Anderson says. Over the years, the event has grown to include an average of about 25 teams. Many of those teams return year after year, remaining faithful to the cause and working hard to raise more and more money for the American Cancer Society. A sister event – a smaller relay held every summer in Henning – has also evolved, and contributes its earnings to the East Otter Tail County pot.

“We have, over the years, been very successful at a state and national level,” says Anderson. “Last year, four teams raised more than $10,000 each, and we had our first team to raise more than $15,000. No other county in the state had that many teams raise more than $10,000. They make us look good.”

Anderson says it’s the nature of the people involved in the relay that makes the event so successful; participants enjoy being a part of it, and the organizers work well together.

“Basically, we succeed because we like each other,” he says.

‘Lighting Up the Night with the Magic of Hope’ This year’s East Otter Tail County Relay for Life will be held on Friday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, at the Perham High School track.

The theme will be “Lighting Up the Night with the Magic of Hope.” Relay teams will arrive at the track early on Friday to set up their tents and decorate their camps in accordance with that theme.

Scheduled activities – all of which are open to the public, and people can come and go as they please – will begin at 5:30 p.m. with games, prizes, food and fun for everyone.

An opening ceremony to introduce the relay teams and honor cancer survivors will start at 7 p.m. As is tradition, the relay will begin with a Survivors Lap, an inspirational and often emotional time when survivors walk the track together in celebration of victories achieved over cancer. Caregivers are also recognized during this time, and will share the track with survivors.

At 9:15 p.m., a Luminaria Ceremony will begin. This ceremony is held to remember and honor loved ones lost to cancer. The relay’s Honorary Co-Chairs, who are selected beforehand to serve as representatives for the event, will lead this ceremony by walking the track carrying ‘torches of hope.’

From there, the thousands of luminaries placed around the track will be lit – including a large number of bags spelling out the word “hope” in the bleachers – as the St. Paul’s Bell Choir plays in the background. All the other lights around the track will be turned off.

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EOT Fairgrounds - Perham, MN TUESDAY JULY 18, 2017 3:00PM-8:00PM................. OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 1:00PM-6:00PM................. 4-H NON-LIVESTOCK JUDGING

WEDNESDAY JULY 19, 2017 3:00PM-8:00PM................. OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 5:00PM-7:30PM................. SCARECROW ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 6:00PM-9:00PM................. 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN (ID AND VET CHECK) 6:00PM-9:00PM................. SWINE WEIGH INS

THURSDAY JULY 20, 2017 (VETERAN AND DAYCARE DAY AT THE FAIR) 8:00AM-11:00AM............... SCARECROW ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST- CHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK 8:00AM .............................. SWINE SHOW 9:00AM -2:00PM................ PIGS, GOATS, & SHEEP WEIGH IN 10:00AM-8:00PM............... WILD THINGS ZOO ATTRACTIONS (By Park Shelter) CHRFISTIAN LILIENTHAL- ARLINGTON, MN DEMONSTRATIONS– 1PM, & 4PM 10:00AM-11:30AM............. DAYCARE DAY ACTIVITIES (By Park Shelter) 10:00AM-11:00AM MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH DIANE MATEJKA-LUND (Park Shelter) PERHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:00AM- 4:00PM.............. EOT FAIR SELFIES SCAVENGER HUNT- SEE WEBSITE 10:00AM-10:00PM............. CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s 11:00AM ............................ FLAG RAISING AND NATIONAL ANTHEM (By Flag Pole) ~ AREA VFW 11:00AM -10:00PM............ MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS 11:00AM-8:00PM............... FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT (FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING 11:00AM-8:00PM............... IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) ALL DAY-IPAD LEARNING STATION 11:00AM ............................ 4-H POULTRY SHOW 11:30AM ............................ OPEN POULTRY SHOW (FOLLOWING THE 4-H POULTRY SHOW) 1:00PM-2:00PM................. MEET A POLICE OFFICER (By Park) 2:00PM-4:00PM................. BEEF WEIGH IN 2:30 PM ............................. GOAT SHOW 3:15PM-5:00PM................. COMEDIAN/MAGICIAN- DAVID HARRIS (Park Shelter) 3:15PM- STROLLING MAGIC & 4:00PM-LIVE SHOW 5:00 PM ............................. CARNIVAL OPENS ~ FAMILY FUN SHOWS 5:00 PM ............................. FFA & 4-H SHEEP SHOW 6:00PM .............................. CENTURY FARM AWARDS (Park Shelter) 6:30PM .............................. EMERGING LEADERERSHIP PROGRAM RECOGNITION EOT COUPLE 6:00PM-10:00PM............... WRISTBAND RIDE NIGHT (This is the only Wristband Session) 7:00PM-11:00PM............... BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 8:0PM-11:00PM................. BLUE ENGLISH BAND (Park Shelter) OPEN DAILY ...................... BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE

FRIDAY JULY 21, 2017 (SENIOR CITIZEN DAY AT THE FAIR) 8:00AM .............................. 4-H & FFA DAIRY SHOW (4-H WILL FOLLOW FFA DAIRY SHOW) ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST- CHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK 10:00AM-8:00PM............... WILD THINGS ZOO ATTRACTIONS (By Park Shelter) CHRFISTIAN LILIENTHAL- ARLINGTON, MN DEMONSTRATIONS– 11AM & 3:30PM 10:00AM- 4:00PM.............. EOT FAIR SELFIES SCAVENGER HUNT- SEE WEBSITE 10:00AM-10:00PM............. CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s 11:00AM -10:00PM............ MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS 11:00AM-8:00PM............... FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT (FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING 11:00AM-8:00PM............... IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) ALL DAY-IPAD LEARNING STATION 11:00PM- TBD ................... DISCUSSION WITH A LOCAL MASTER GARDNER (Park Shelter) 1:00PM .............................. 4-H RABBIT SHOW 1:00PM .............................. CARNIVAL OPENS- FAMILY FUN SHOWS 12:00PM-2:00PM............... SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS (Park Shelter & Park) MUSIC WITH JERRY & EDITH FIEGEL 3:15PM-5:00PM................. COMEDIAN/MAGICIAN- DAVID HARRIS (Park Shelter) 3:15PM- STROLLING MAGIC & 4:00PM-LIVE SHOW

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2:00PM-4:00PM................. BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 5:00PM .............................. BEEF SHOW 5:30PM-6:30PM................. DREAM WEAVER HYPNOSIS (Park Shelter) 7:00PM-8:00PM................. DREAM WEAVER HYPNOSIS (Park Shelter) 7:00PM-11:00PM............... BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 7:00PM .............................. MODIFIED TRACTOR PULL-NTPA (GRANDSTAND) $10.00-13 & Older, $5.00- Ages 6-12, FREE - 5 & Under 9:00PM-12:00AM............... BLUE ENGLISH BAND OPEN DAILY ...................... BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE

SATURDAY JULY 22, 2017 (KID’S DAY AT THE FAIR) 8:00AM .............................. PLEASURE HORSE SHOW (Horse Arena) ROOSTER CROWING CONTESTCHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK 9:00AM .............................. DAIRY RECOGNITION 9:30AM .............................. 4-H AWARDS PHOTOS 10:00AM ............................ 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION 10:00AM- 4:00PM.............. EOT FAIR SELFIES SCAVENGER HUNT- SEE WEBSITE 10:00AM-8:00PM............... WILD THINGS ZOO ATTRACTIONS (By Park Shelter) CHRFISTIAN LILIENTHAL- ARLINGTON, MN DEMONSTRATIONS– 1PM, & 4PM 10:00AM-10:00PM............. CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s 10:00AM-11:00AM............. KID’S DAY EVENT-LEGO BUILDING CONTEST (Bingo Shelter) 11:00AM -10:00PM............ MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS 11:00AM-8:00PM............... FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT (FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING 11:00AM-8:00PM............... IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) ALL DAY-IPAD LEARNING STATION 11:00AM-11:30AM............. LEGO JUDGING CONTEST 11:30AM-12:30PM............. STORY TIME WITH DOROTHY DOLL (Park Shelter) PERHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY 12:00PM (NOON) .............. CARNIVAL OPENS-FAMILY FUN SHOWS 1:00PM-2:00PM................. KID’S DAY EVENT-KIDS GAMES IN THE PARK 3:15PM-5:00PM................. COMEDIAN/MAGICIAN- DAVID HARRIS (Park Shelter) 3:15PM- STROLLING MAGIC & 4:00PM-LIVE SHOW 5:00PM .............................. KID’S TRACTOR PEDAL PULL- (State Sanctioned) – (By the Park) NEW YORK MILL’S & PERHAM FFA CHAPTERS TBD-1:30? ......................... BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ARE COMING TO THE FAIR (By the Park) 6:00PM .............................. DEMO DERBY(GRANDSTAND) $10.00- 13 & Older, $5.00- Ages 6-12, FREE- 5 & Under 7:00PM-11:00PM............... BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 8:30PM-12:00AM............... SWITCH BAND OPEN DAILY ...................... BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE

SUNDAY JULY 23, 2017 – (FAMILY DAY AT THE FAIR) 8:00AM .............................. HORSE TRAINING WITH HORSE GAMES (Horse Arena) 8:00AM-12:00PM............... PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Free Will Offering) (Beer Garden/Park Area) Proceeds help pay for EOT Fair expenses 10:00AM-11:00AM............. NORTHWOODS HARVEST COWBOY CHURCH (Park Shelter) BRIAN ERICKSON 10:00AM- 4:00PM.............. EOT FAIR SELFIES SCAVENGER HUNT- SEE WEBSITE 11:00AM-8:00PM............... FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT (FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING 11:00AM-8:00PM............... IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) ALL DAY-IPAD LEARNING STATION 10:00AM-6:00PM............... CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s 11:00AM-6:00PM............... MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS 11:30AM-2:30PM............... MICHAEL SHYNES (Park Shelter) 1:00PM .............................. LITTLE BRITCHES DAIRY SHOW 1:00PM .............................. 4-H SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN 1:00PM .............................. CARNIVAL OPENS- FAMILY FUN SHOWS 1:00pm .............................. ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL (GRANDSTAND) $5.00- 13 & Older, $3.00- Ages 6-12, FREE- 5 & Under 2:00PM-5:00PM................. BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 2:45PM .............................. 4-H AWARDS PROGRAM 4:00PM .............................. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED 6:00PM .............................. ALL NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASE OPEN DAILY ...................... BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE 6:00PM .............................. EAST OTTER TAIL FAIR CLOSES FOR 2017

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in silence at this time in remembrance of their gone-but-not-forgotten friends and family members. The idea behind the Luminaria Ceremony is to offer people an opportunity to grieve within a supportive atmosphere of hope and comfort.

The relay’s closing ceremony, which will

start at about 11 p.m., will focus on the efforts of the American Cancer Society, along with members of the local community, to end the battle against cancer through advocacy, awareness-raising, fundraising and research.

Throughout the rest of the night, relay team members will take turns walking or running around the track. Every team will have a representative on the track at all times during the relay, while others roam the grounds and take part in games and fun activities going on.

“Because cancer never sleeps,” the East Otter Tail County Relay for Life website states, “relays are overnight events.”

In truth, they’re more than that, at least in East Otter Tail County. While the relay itself is a one-night affair, the leadup to this main event starts about a week earlier.

The weekend before the relay, “Paint the Town Purple” begins. In both Perham and New York Mills, the streets of downtown will be decorated with purple as business and home owners put up ribbons and signs, and storefronts feature all-purple displays.

Then, on the Tuesday before the relay, organizers will get together for “Bank Night,” an event that volunteer Ron Anderson calls a sort of “victory celebration.” Funds raised up to that point will

be counted, and organizers will get an idea of whether or not their fundraising goal for the year will be met.

On Thursday, July 13, the relay will hold its annual Survivors Banquet, which Anderson describes as “a celebration of survivorship.” The dinner, free for all cancer survivors, usually draws about 140 survivors, plus their spouses, other friends and family members, and some members of the general public. This year’s guest speaker at the dinner will be Janet Karvonen, an ordained pastor and former New York Mills school basketball star.

The Survivors Banquet is also when relay organizers announce the winners of their annual awards. This year, Terry and Diane Hepola, of Allegro Marketing of Perham, will be recognized as Employer of the Year for going to extraordinary lengths to support a worker affected by cancer, and community members Bob Wilkowski and Dee Anderson will be recognized for their exceptional work for the American Cancer Society. The relay’s Honorary Co-Chairs will also be announced at the banquet.

For more information, visit the East Otter Tail County Relay for Life’s Facebook page, or Google “East Otter Tail County Relay for Life” to find the event’s website through the American Cancer Society.

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little PINE LAKE Location Northeast of Perham Otter Tail County Size 1,969 acres Depth 63 feet at its deepest point Common fish found Bluegill, Northern Pike and Walleye

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Dent Daze is sure to knock it out of the park Looking for a fun day of entertainment that’s sure to hit a home run with the entire family? Look no further than Dent Daze on Saturday, July 8.

“Game Day” is the theme of this year’s popular annual event, and the addition of a kids’ home run derby is sure to be a hit. Ages three to 13 are eligible to participate in a home run hitting contest at Jake Wolford Field with the Dent Wildcats between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Also new to Dent Daze this year will be a pancake feed, hosted by the Dent Fire Department from 7:30-11 a.m. Stop by the fire department to eat and cheer on the 5K participants, tour the fire hall and meet the men

and women of the department.

The annual 5K and 1K youth run will begin at 9 a.m. The popular downtown poker run will be from 10 a.m. to noon. The night will conclude with live entertainment at The Dougout.

Other events will include traditional favorites like: Noon-2 p.m.: Field games for kids 2 p.m.: Grand parade 3 p.m.: Tractor and Big Wheel races 4 p.m.: Bed race championship 4 p.m.: Chicken feed and pie social 8 p.m.: Dent Wildcats baseball game For more information, visit the Dent Community Club’s page on Facebook.

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Lund Mania, Summer Celebration set for July 7 in New York Mills

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f you’re fishing for some fun this month, don’t miss New York Mills’ Summer Celebration and Lund Mania Fishing Tournament. The combined events are always a big hit with families.

Activities will be ongoing throughout the day, at various locations in downtown New York Mills, on Friday, July 7.

Starting at 9 a.m., the fourth annual Fish House Festival will take place on Main Avenue, where area artists will paint fish houses and more out in the street until 4 p.m. Their creations will be included in a raffle and live auction later in the day, at 6:30, in front of the Fire Hall. Bachmann Auctioneers will conduct the auction, with proceeds being split evenly between the participating artists and the Cultural Center.

Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at Gene’s Sport Shop in Perham or the Cultural Center office in New York Mills.

At the Cultural Center, the annual Decoy Show and Wildlife Art display will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main floor gallery. It will be free and open to the public. Youth can paint their own wooden fish decoys at 1 p.m. for a $5 fee.

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Call 218-385-3339 to pre-register.

Live music, games, sidewalk chalk art, food, drinks, free arts and crafts, and more kids’ activities will take place on the street and in the Cultural Center from 1-4 p.m. A fish fry and other food vendors will be on hand from 4-7 p.m.; inflatables for the kids will also be available during this time.

The popular Boatville Drags, scheduled

for 4:30 p.m., will be back again this year.

Local teams will compete by pedaling miniature Lund boats in front of a cheering crowd.

The awards ceremony for the fishing tournament will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by the fish house raffle and auction and then, at 7 p.m., a parade. The big day of fun will be capped by a street dance (featuring a DJ) at 9 p.m.

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ear up for food, fun and art at this year’s Phelps Mill Festival.

The festival, held annually at the historic and picturesque Phelps Mill County Park, near Underwood, offers two full days of entertainment, arts and crafts sales, and activities for all ages. It’s billed as the area’s largest arts and crafts event of the summer.

This year’s festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

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A variety of foods will be served by members of the Zion Amor Lutheran Church, Phelps Mill Country, Boy Scout Troop 305 out of Fergus Falls, Immanuel Lutheran Parish, Underwood Music Boosters, Underwood Lions, Battle Lake Lions and Boy Scout Troop 325 of Underwood.

A mix of entertainment will also entertain crowds. On Saturday, comic ventriloquist James Wedgewood will perform at noon and 3 p.m. Country musician Connie Lee Stitch will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, a community worship service with music by Fergus Falls Bethlehem Church will take place at 10:30 a.m.

Later Sunday, music by the Q-5 Band will

take place at 12:45 p.m.

Paint in the Park, with Art Bar 39, will give visitors a chance to paint their very own works of art at any time during festival hours.

Plenty of entertainment options for kids will also be on hand.

Free parking and shuttle service will be available, and Wi-Fi will be provided.

Admission is $5; children 12 and under get in free.

Phelps Mill County Park is located at 29035 County Highway 45, in Underwood, on the Otter Tail River.

For more information, visit phelpsmillfestival.com.

Upcoming events in the Perham area Friday, July 7 Lund Mania Fishing Tournament and Summer Celebration New York Mills: A collaborative summer festival put on

by Lund Boats, the New York Mills Civic and Commerce Association and the Cultural Center. Activities include a fishing tournament, “boatville drags,” food, music a parade and more. Artists will be painting fish houses and more on Main Street during the day; decoy show at the Cultural Center.

Saturday, July 8 - Sunday, July 9 Phelps Mill Festival Underwood: At Phelps Mill County Park from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 9:40 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.

The Phelps Mill Festival is held every year on the second weekend in July. The area’s largest arts and crafts event of the summer, it offers two full days of artisan vendors, food, entertainment and kids’ activities. Free parking and shuttle service to the festival. $5 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Visit phelpsmillfestival.com for more information.

Dent Daze Dent: All day long in downtown Dent. This year’s theme is “Take me out to the ball game.” Carnival games, parade, bed races, kids’ home run derby, 5K and more. Chicken feed and pie social at Jake Wolford Field.

Tuesday, July 11 Ottertail Concert in the Park

Ottertail: At Ottertail City Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Music by Gospel Train. Free concert; refreshments available with proceeds going toward scholarships for local students.

Friday, July 14 East Otter Tail County Relay for Life Perham: At the Perham High School track. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 6 a.m. the following morning. Opening ceremonies, including a cancer survivor’s lap, begin at 7 p.m. A Luminaria Ceremony to honor loved ones lost to cancer, and others touched by it, will start after dark, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Closing ceremony at 11 p.m.

Thursday, July 20 Summer Social Perham: At Calvary Lutheran Church from 4-7 p.m. 51st annual event. Barbeque plate with all the fixings, pie and ice cream available for sale.

Thursday, July 20 - Sunday, July 23 East Otter Tail County Fair Perham: At the East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds.

Numerous events. For more information, see the related story in this magazine.

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Saturday, July 29 Tyler Shipman Memorial Car Show Frazee: On Main Street. Registration starts at 10 a.m., show from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trophies awarded at 2 p.m.

Multiple classes, makes and models. Proceeds go the Tyler Shipman Scholarship Fund at Frazee High School.

Friday, August 4 Crazy Days Perham: At stores throughout town during normal business hours. Perham’s annual multi-store sidewalk sale.

Saturday, August 5 Crazy Days Perham: At stores throughout town during normal business hours. Perham’s annual multi-store sidewalk sale.

Breakfast on the Farm Perham: At the August Ziegler family farm, at 40327 490th Street, from 7 a.m. to noon. East Otter Tail County’s first-ever Breakfast on the Farm event. Breakfast is first come, first serve for a free will donation. Learn first-hand about farming life and practices. Petting zoo area for kids. *Event dates and times are subject to change

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PERHAM PERHAM LAKESIDE TAP Located at Perham Lakeside Golf Course, you will enjoy wonderful food, great service, either inside or on outside patio overlooking the golf course. 20 Tap Lines and 12 different can beers to try out. Top off your day at the lake or your day on the course with a daily lunch and dinner specials. Remember our newly expanded Event Center is now open here at Lakeside with seating for up to 400 guests for any private or public function.

2727 450th St. Perham 218-346-6070. http://www.perhamlakeside.com/lakeside-tap

DISGRUNTLED BREWING Home to One Grumpy Head Brewer and Countless Great Beers. The Disgruntled Brewing formula is simple: Give our slightly-gruff, admittedly never-quitesatisfied head brewer the world’s best ingredients, then stand back and marvel as he produces 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.

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DETROIT LAKES AREA Holiday Inn When you come into the recently remodeled Beach Bar & Grill, the first thing you will notice is the view.

Overlooking Big Detroit, you will experience both sunrise and sunsets with our floor to ceiling windows.

Seasonal lakeside patio seating is sure to impress.

We are the Lakes Area only full service hotel!

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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 CENEX COMMUNITY COOPS HOT STUFF PIZZA A&W If quality and convenience is what you’re looking for, then head on over to the Cenex Convenience Store located on Hwy. 34 East. Fresh made pizzas from Hot Stuff and famous A&W cheeseburgers are sure to satisfy your appetite. If you’re in a hurry, use the drive-thru located on the South side of the building.

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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. 7 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. • Sun. 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m 900 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3344 BLEACHERS BAR & GRILL If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your score board, then come to Bleachers for a hat trick. Voted the best burgers in the Lakes Area, new to menu, taco grinders, philly sandwich, french fries, ALL the sports games you could ever hope to watch on their flat screen TV’s and a scenic deck overlooking Dead Shot Bay for relaxing outdoors. 1/2 price appetizers on Thursdays, Karaoke throughout the year. Don’t forget about 2-4-1 burgers every Sunday!

25807 Cty. Hwy. 22, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-6820 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 11-10, Sun 11-9. Easy to find, hard to leave 15057 Cty. Hwy. 11, Audubon

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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] 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!

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218-237-4625. $$ [w] F LAPASTA New 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.

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THE GOOD LIFE CAFE Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Breakfast, 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, breakfast Thu-Sun. Seasonal hours and menus online. 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212 www.thegoodlifecafepr.com.

Breakfast & Lunch $ Dinner $$ (W) F Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 72 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the bar. Now serving lunch. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm. Reservations appreciated. • 1 mi. north on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-732-4565. $$ [w] F BLUEBERRY PINES RESTAURANT Blueberry Pines Restaurant offers the area’s best fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh cut meats, hand-pattied burgers, pizza & appetizers. Fabulous brunch buffet Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm. An extensive wine list and the area’s best service staff. Enjoy the comfort of our log clubhouse and wonderful outdoor scenery. Summer: Open daily at 11 am. Call for offseason hours.

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LEONA’S RESTAURANT Leona’s Restaurant offers homemade specialties to satisfy every appetite.

Homemade pizza, freshly made burgers, broasted chicken, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, soft serve ice cream and more! Bring the kids, there’s a menu just for them. AND… you can order online...your food will be ready when you arrive. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar.

Monday-Saturday open at 11 am.

203 Bunyan Trails Rd., downtown Nevis.

218-652-4021 leonas-restaurant. com 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

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STOMPIN’ GROUNDS Full menu served daily. Sink your teeth into the ‘Stompin Burger,” our most popular burger! Chicken, fish, homemade soup & more. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! Full bar ~ 4 pm Happy Hour. Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 11 am. Kitchen open Sat. - Thurs. 10 am - 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 9 pm. Bar open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 1 am, Sun. 10 am - Midnight.

Hwy. 64, N. of Akeley 218-652-2964 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 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.

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Washington Square Mall| 808 Washington Ave Suite 10 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501|(218) 847-0142 | gliks.com

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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

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Also inquire about local financing • 1232 sq. ft 2 bedroom 2 bath Dynamic Home with attached 24’ by 24’ garage • Stained oak or painted cabinets • Stained oak or painted trim • Vaulted ceiling in dining/ kitchen/living room • Vinyl siding w/shakes on garage and house dormer

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TYLER DREWES 218-234-6799 AUTHORIZED DYNAMIC HOMES DEALER

27160 Little Floyd Lake Rd • Detroit Lakes tyler.drewes@yahoo.com

525 Roosevelt Ave • Detroit Lakes

1-800-492-4833 www.dynamichomes.com