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Summer Scene EAST OTTER TAIL LAKES AREA | MAY 2016

Perham Turtle Fest Sneak Peak Early season panfish Many opportunities to run in 2016 Area golf courses are in full swing

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INSIDE 4 AREA GOLF COURSES ARE IN

FULL SWING 7 GETTING READY FOR THE GOLF

SEASON BEGINS WITH A FEW

EARLY STEPS 8 A SNEAK PEEK AT TURTLE

FEST 2016 9 MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO

RUN IN 2016 10 STOP THE SPREAD OF

INVASIVE SPECIES 11 MINNESOTA YOUTH FISHING .REGISTRATION OPEN 12 EARLY SEASON PANFISH GETTING THINGS STARTED 14 EVENTS CALENDAR 16 FISHING OUTLOOK FROM

PERSPECTIVE BAIT SHOPS 17 MINNESOTA FISHING FACTS 20 DINING GUIDE The East Otter Tail Lakes Area Summer Scene is a magazine that is published monthly from May through September. The magazine is for the reading enjoyment of visitors as well as seasonal and year-round residents. Two additional versions of the magazine are published in Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids.

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Every Day is the Perfect Day to spend Shopping in Perham.

If you find yourself at the lakes for the weekend, a week, or all summer long, don’t forget to make a trip into Perham a part of your routine.

When vacationers envision the perfect summer lake experience, a day trip into town for shopping and a little lunch is often in the mix. The days of a bustling downtown filled with friendly people, both on the street and in the quaint shops that line the way, can still be found in Perham.

One of the best things about shopping in Perham is the variety—from food and beverage cravings to antiques and collectibles, sporting goods, boats, motors, pontoons, men’s and women’s clothing, home décor, gifts, appliances, furniture, bars and restaurants, Perham has you covered. Plus, you can’t beat the friendly atmosphere and top-notch customer service.

Whether you’re in town to pick up supplies for the lake place, or looking for a special outfit for date night, the shops of Perham have you covered.

“The days of a bustling downtown filled with friendly people, both on the street and in the quaint shops that line the way, can still be found in Perham.”

Town day, lake day, rainy day, sunny day, lazy day, fun day, stressful day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…you get the drift. Every day is the perfect day to spend shopping in Perham.

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Bob Hope once said, “If you watch a game, it is fun. If you play at it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.”

There are a lot of opportunities for one to ‘work,’ as the legendary Hope said, in Perham and surrounding lakes area, home to several premier golf destinations that are friendly, and challenging, for golfers of all ages and experience levels.

PERHAM The Perham Lakeside Golf Course is located at 2727 450th Street in Perham, and features three nine-hole golf courses: Pine, Oak and Maple.

The Maple course plays at a par 37/38, while the Oak and Pine courses are both a par 36.

The course features several elevation changes, as well as natural wetlands.

Perham Lakeside’s signature hole is the second hole on the Oak course, which is a par 3. Golfers have to carry the water if they want to find the green on this challenging par 3.

Perham Lakeside features opportunities for league golfers as well, with men’s nine and 18 hole golf leagues on Tuesdays, while women’s leagues are on Wednesdays.

Joe Kauffman is the club manager, while golf superintendent is Jeff Fjosne. Nick Anderson is the head golf professional at Perham Lakeside.

During the week, it is $53 for 18 holes with a cart, while on the weekend it is $60 for 18 holes with a cart.

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For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 346-6070 or visit www.perhamlakeside.com. Perham Lakeside can be found on Twitter @perhamlakeside.

BATTLE LAKE The Balmoral Golf Club has been a staple of the Battle Lake community since 1961. This classic course sits on the shores of Ottertail Lake in Battle Lake, Minn.

The course is located at 28294 State Highway 78 in Battle Lake. It’s a classic 18 hole, par 72 that features tree-lined fairways.

The course has been voted by Golf Digest as one of Minnesota’s “Best places to play.”

The signature hole at Balmoral Golf Course is the par 3, seventh hole. It’s a downhill shot, where you have to carry a water hazard that is lined with rocks. It sits down from the tee box.

The course features 12 bunkers and 11 water hazards, spread out through the 18-hole course.

The course has men’s and women’s leagues available for golfers who are interested.

John Young is the Professional Golfers’ Association pro on hand at Balmoral Golf Course.

It’s $34 during the week to golf 18 holes, while it is $39 on weekends. Golf carts are available. Twilight rates start at 3 p.m. daily.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 864-5415 or visit www.golfbalmoral.com. In Ottertail, residents can call (218) 367-2055.

The Balmoral North Par 3 and Driving Range is challenging, family friendly course located on 28402 State Highway 78 in Battle Lake.

It features a 270 yard driving range as well as the par 3 golf course.

It is $10 for nine holes, while an additional nine holes is an extra $8.

For more information, call 218-864-5447 or visit www.balmoralnorthpar3.com.

WADENA Whitetail Run Golf Course is located on 13379 Leaf River Road in Wadena, Minn.

The 18 hole course is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

The front nine is an old-school tree-lined course that was designed in 1996, after being developed in 1926. The back nine features a more modern style golf course that opened for play in 1996. It features plush fairways and challenging greens.

The course’s signature hole is the 15th hole, which is a par 5.

It has water on both sides of the fairway and features a dog leg at the end of the hole.

The course features women’s leagues on Tuesdays, with men’s leagues on Wednesdays. Kevin Ross is the PGA professional at the course.

It’s $20 for nine holes, and $30 for 18. It’s an additional $10 for a half-cart for nine holes, and $15 for 18 holes.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 631-7718 or visit www.whitetailrungolfcourse.com.

HENNING The Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course is located at 47388 County Highway 16 in Henning, MN. The nine-hole course opened in 1972, located 2.5 miles west of Henning.

The Oakwood Golf Course is a nine-hole regulation golf course that plays at 2,940 yards from its farthest tees. The course is a par 36.

The course offers a men’s league on Wednesdays. Mike Hepola and Luke Dilly are the club managers It’s $13 for nine holes, Monday-Thursday and $16 FridaySunday and Holidays. With a cart for nine holes, it’s $20 for Monday-Thursday, and $23 for Friday-Sunday and Holidays.

For 18 holes, it is $20 on Monday-Thursday, while $22 on Friday-Sunday and Holidays. With a cart on Monday-Thursday, it is $30 and $34 for Friday-Sunday and Holidays. Individual and Family Seasonal memberships are also available and come with member discounts at Oakwood Supper Club.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 583-4378 or visit Oakwood Supper Club and Golf Course on Facebook.

FRAZEE The Frazee Golf Course is located on 34482 State Highway 87 in Frazee, Minn.

It’s a nine-hole, par 35 course that features rolling topography, with a mature tree line and water hazards.

It came out strongly from the winter with very little winter kill, and is a challenging but fun course for any golfer.

The signature hole of the Frazee Golf Course is the seventh hole. The seventh hole is a par 4, which rewards a great drive.

It’s uphill to the green and is a challenging, yet rewarding, hole.

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The course features women’s leagues on Wednesdays and men’s leagues on Thursdays.

It’s $16 for nine holes and $25 for 18.

With a cart it is $24 for nine, $37.50 for 18.

Jeff Wisdorf is the Frazee Golf Course manager.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 334-3831.

FRAZEE Maple Hills Golf Course is located on 12561 Maple Hills Drive in Frazee, four miles east of Detroit Lakes, Minn., on Highway 10.

The nine hole course is family friendly with rolling hills. It’s good challenge for experienced golfers and forgiving for beginners.

It’s a par 36 course, and golfers have ample opportunity to find the water with their aqua driving range.

The course plays at more than 3,000 yards for the nine holes, which are lined with maple trees.

It’s $17 for nine holes, $25 for 18. With a cart, the rate is $25 for nine, $37 for 18.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 847-9532 or visit www.maplehillsgolfclub.com.

OTTERTAIL Thumper Pond Golf Course is located on 300 Thumper Lodge Road in Ottertail, Minn.

The 18 hole course was designed by Eric Niskanen, and is designed for golfers of all levels of play.

The course offers a variety of golf leagues for men, women and couples play, as well as a variety of tournaments throughout the season.

The 18 hole course plays at a par 72 and features a 350-yard driving range, as well as a short game area and two practice greens.

For more information, reservations and tee-time availability, call (218) 3676501, 1(877) 294-7981 or visit www.thumperpond.com/golf.

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GETTING READY FOR THE GOLF SEASON begins with a few early steps JOSEPH KAUFFMAN

Getting ready for the golf season is an important first step and as I thought about that, a few things came to mind.

First, is your equipment ready?

It’s a good idea to get the clubs out and make sure they didn’t get beat up in storage over the winter. Take a warm wash rag, wash down the grips, get the grime out of the grooves of the clubs, and hopefully you should be good to go.

Also take stock of your clubs and how you played last year.

Is the new driver that Rory McIlroy is swinging a must have?

Is it time to give that Scotty Cameron putter that Adam Scott has been using a try? Were you just not hitting the greens with your iron shots towards the end of the year? Is it time for some new grips? If Jordan Spieth has a Superstroke grip on his putter, you had better get one too. All of these questions arise at this time of year.

Second, is your body ready for 18 holes of golf?

I’m a huge believer in getting your body stretched out

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before playing a full round of golf. I will see guys come into the shop after their first few rounds of 18 holes, and they are beat. Sitting in the ice house for the previous five months, doing 12-ounce curls and pulling up crappie after crappie does not necessarily get the body in shape for swinging as hard as you can for four hours.

Your muscles get sore and tired when they aren’t used to a particular activity. So to get ready early in the year, I recommend getting outside and taking 100 easy practice swings several times before you plan to play a full round.

Practice your swing, and get loose. This is a great exercise mid-season as well. Even if you take a cart and will be riding all day, it’s still nice to get to the course early, stretch out, and hit a half bucket to get the muscles moving before your round.

Making sure your equipment and body are ready for a new season of golf will go a long way in helping you enjoy the sport this summer.

Joseph Kauffman is the Golf Manager at Perham Lakeside Golf Course.

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A SNEAK PEEK

AT TURTLE FEST 2016 MARIE JOHNSON mtjohnson@perhamfocus.com

This summer, don’t curl up in your shell and hide – get out and enjoy Turtle Fest, Perham’s biggest festival of the year.

Always a fun annual event for families, this year’s Turtle Fest will feature games, food, a rodeo and fireworks, arts and crafts, a big parade and, of course, the ever-popular turtle races.

Turtle Fest is a multi-day event designed around Perham’s favorite summer tradition, the International Turtle Races. The races take place all summer long, June through August, every Wednesday starting at 10:30 a.m.

Turtle Fest 2016 will kick off Wednesday, June 15 and run through Sunday, June 19, with the grand parade happening on Friday and the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday.

Throughout the event there will be medallion hunts, raffles, a farmers market, a retail shopping contest, food vendors and other activities. See below for a short list of daily event highlights. A full story and complete list will appear in next month’s Summer Scene magazine.

Those interested may also visit www.perham.com for more information.

Wednesday, June 15 Medallion Hunt, turtle races, farmers market, youth fishing clinic Thursday, June 16 Snake discovery workshop for kids, walking tour of Perham, BBQ and pie and ice cream social at St. Henry’s Friday, June 17 Bonus day of turtle races, grand parade, hot dogs before the parade served by the local J.C.’s, evening entertainment at BREW, jumping balloons at Mark’s Fleet Saturday, June 18 Pancake feed, city-wide rummage sale, Perham Health 5k Run, rodeo and fireworks, arts and crafts festival, Loretta Lynn/Patsy Cline Tribute Show, chicken feed, pie and ice cream Sunday, June 19 Rotary breakfast 8 | SUMMER SCENE MAY 2016

MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO RUN IN 2016 JASON GROTH jgroth@perhamfocus.com Running events continue to be a staple of the Perham community and the surrounding lakes area. That trend continues with several events in the Perham area, including the annual Perham Road Racing Series.

The Perham Racing Series consists of six different running events in Perham. The Racing Series started with the Freeze Your Face 5K, continues with the Turtle Fest 5K/10K and Half Marathon, the Average Jo Junior and Average Jo Triathlon and the annual United Community Bank Turkey Trot in November.

Along with the Perham Racing Series, there are many great opportunities that runners can take advantage of in the lakes area.

Perham Living Mature Mile and Family 5K The Perham Living Mature Mile and Family 5K is an event used to promote wellness in the community. It’s inclusive for members of all ages. This year, they have added a toddler race for kids up to four years old to participate in. It features the annual Mature Mile, which is an untimed event for participates that are 60 years and older. The event welcomes all participants, regardless of their fitness level. The Family 5K run/walk is a timed event. The Perham Living Mature Mile and Family 5K takes place on Friday, June 3 at the Perham Living complex.

Color Dash 5K Another popular running event that drew more than 700 runners in its first year was the annual Color Dash 5K. The event is a fundraiser for St. Paul’s School in Perham. Fifty percent of the proceeds from merchandise sales and participant registration go to the local charity hosting the event. It’s an untimed event that begins at Arvig Park. Last year’s color dash in Perham raised more than $13,000 for St. Paul’s School.

Turtle Fest 5K/10K/Half-Marathon The 21st annual Turtle Fest running event will have an added twist. In year’s past the event was just a 5K event at Arvig Park.

However, the Perham Cross Country Boosters have decided to combine two events into one with the Turtle Fest event this year. This year, the annual Perham Harrier Half Marathon will be ran in conjunction with the Turtle Fest 5K. The event will feature the 5K, 10K and now the half marathon. The event takes place on Saturday, June 18 at Arvig Park, with the proceeds from the event going to the Perham Cross Country Team.

Average Jo Junior and Average Jo Triathlon The Average Jo Triathlon returns for its 13th running on Saturday, June 24. The event kicks off on Friday with the annual running of the Average Jo Junior event at the Perham Area Community Center. This yearly event combines running, swimming and bicycling all in one. The Average Jo is considered a Sprint Triathlon, which means it is shorter than a full triathlon. The course features a third of a mile swim, a four- mile run and a 12.5 mile bike ride. The sprint triathlon event takes place at Paul Miller Park.

RACING CALENDAR

MAY May 14–Special Olympics Fun Run, Fergus Falls JUNE June 3–Perham Living Mature Mile & Family 5K, Perham June 4–Lake Region Run, Fergus Falls, June 11–Color Dash 5K, Perham.

June 11– Running Wild Trail Run, Pelican Rapids.

June 18–Turtlefest 5K/10K/Half-Marathon, Perham June 24– Average Jo Junior, Perham June 25–Average Jo Triathlon, Perham JULY Otter Tail Lake Chase 8K run/5K walk, Battle Lake July 9-Dent Daze 5K, Dent July 9- Henning Festival 5K run/walk, Henning July 13– 4K & 7 Beers Ago Fun Run, Fergus Falls July 23– Battle Lake Wenonga Days 5K, Battle Lake Deer Creek Fire Department Smokin’ Hot 5K, Deer Creek July 29– Pebble Lake Youth Triathlon, Fergus Falls July 30– YMCA Hoot Lake Triathlon, Fergus Falls AUGUST August 20– Run for the Melon 5k/10K, Vining SEPTEMBER September 17–Viking Challenge, Fergus Falls September 24– Central Lakes Cycle 24/7, Fergus Falls OCTOBER October 1–Vergas Hairyman 5K, Vergas NOVEMBER November 12–Turkey Trot, Fergus Falls November 24–United Community Bank Turkey Trot, Perham

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STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES DEBBIE IRMEN dirmen@perhamfocus.com Boaters and anglers are reminded as the boating and fishing season starts to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

While these species are not everywhere, it will take diligent action to prevent spreading. According to the Department of Natural Resource officers, compliance rates were at 86 percent in 2015, an increase over the previous year when compliance was at 77 percent. Everyone is encouraged to do their part to keep the 95 percent of Minnesota lakes free of invasive species. Because people are more aware of the damage invasive species cause, less than 2 percent of Minnesota lakes are infested with zebra mussels and only about 5 percent are listed as having any type of invasive species.

“Minnesotans are doing the right things to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, and that is making a big difference in protecting our lakes and rivers,” DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr said. “This is an ongoing effort, and we need all boaters and anglers to take personal responsibility and do their part.”

Over the winter, the Otter Tail County Commissioners hired Spencer McGrew as an AIS specialist to oversee the county’s efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species in its 1048 lakes.

Since 2013, the county has taken a proactive approach to stop the spread of AIS such as zebra mussels by establishing a AIS task force.“I’m happy to be on board,” said McGrew, who formerly worked with the Red River Basin Commission in Fargo.

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“We have important work ahead of us as a AIS Task Force.”

The AIS task force in Otter Tail County is comprised of a diverse group of organizations and individuals and is funded by county taxpayers, county lake associations, state government, grants and other sources. One of the groups taking the lead is the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations.

“We work out details for a public awareness effort,” County Land and Resource director Bill Kalar, “and the task force coordinates efforts with the county board.”

Watercraft inspectors are hired annually by the task force and will work closely with McGrew.

There are 134 public accesses in Otter Tail County and boat inspections take place from late spring, summer and into the fall at boat accesses.

AIS signs put up at these accesses remind boaters to “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers: Clean, Drain, Dry.” Boaters and anglers are encouraged to maintain their vigilance by following Minnesota’s aquatic invasive species laws: • Clean aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species from watercraft.

• Drain lake or river water from all equipment and keep drain plugs out during transport.

• Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash, not in the water.

Also, lake property owners are reminded that docks and lifts must be allowed to dry for at least 21 days and cleaned before moving them to another body of water.

Those who don’t comply face citations, fines, and the possibility of infesting a lake or river.

MINNESOTA YOUTH FISHING REGISTRATION OPEN

Young anglers may participate in a fishing season especially designed for youth this summer. The season concludes with an award ceremony.

The 2016 Youth Fishing seasons dates have been set and registration is open for kids in Minnesota. Young anglers between the ages of 5 and 12 years are eligible to participate in a youth fishing season that starts on July 12. The season concludes on Aug. 13, with a state tournament and awards ceremony on Lake Minnetonka.

Anglers may fish on any lake or river in the state on Tuesday nights from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Points will be awarded to kids who show up to fish and for fish that they catch. The format is a catch-and-release, multi-species where anglers earn different point values for different species of fish they catch during the

“game” nights. Throughout the season, the anglers’ points will be tracked on the AAL website. There will be recognition for both teams and individuals in four different age divisions.

“We are excited to be implementing a model that replicates other youth sports and gives kids the opportunity to fish as part of a team,” said Kolt Ringer who founded the American Angler League Organization, a 501(c)3 that’s goal is to help communities across the country build and support youth fishing associations.

To learn how to participate and more about the American Angler Leagues visit www.fishaal.com.

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ROSS HAGEMEISTER

EARLY SEASON PANFISH

Getting things started

The cold start to April didn’t help the early-season panfishing. The few panfish that ventured into shallow water in late March and early April, retreated to deeper water when the cold spell came. The rest of the panfish that hadn’t made a migration yet, stayed where they were—lingering offshore or outside bays—waiting for the spring warm to actually arrive.

By late April, I began to see more panfish in shallow water, but still not high numbers and the ones that were there were extremely close to shore.

Fishing early-spring panfish that are only a few feet from shore is not easy. They’re not hard to find, because you can see them, but casting to the fish often spooks them.

One thing to know about panfish that enter shallow bays and shorelines early in the spring is that they are not there to spawn—at least not right away. Crappie spawn when the water temps are in the mid-60s and sunfish spawn late in the spring, when the water is 70 degrees. Therefore, the first panfish to enter shallow water in April go there to satisfy a feeding urge—the cycle of life and food begins in warming waters— 12 | SUMMER SCENE MAY 2016

but the fish can be bothered and moody, especially when they are high in the water column (near the surface and visible).

They are not guarding beds so they don’t strike out at everything.They don’t chase hard and are typically not assertive or aggressive.

Some lakes are more challenging than others. Some have defined bays with dark bottoms and flooded timber (which narrows the search) and can concentrate fish of all sizes. Other lakes are clear and warm slowly and lack good dark bottoms or protected areas—so finding panfish is tricky at best. I pick lakes with stained water and protected bays.

I also like lakes that have flooded timber or large areas of bull rushes and have 1,000—5,000 acres of surface area. These larger-class lakes have good populations of both crappie and sunfish and good size variation too.

The best ways to fish panfish right after they come to shoreline shallows is to use light bobbers and light-weight lures.

(Note: Casting and retrieving small jigs without a bobber to slow it may be too fast.) If you use big bobbers and a gob of

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split shots and a lure and bait—you’ll probably scare the fish when the bobber lands.

Also, it might be easy to over-cast, in which case you might end up in a tree, power line or dense bull rushes. Try and tone down your approach. Think light. Think sneaky/ stealth. I like to use 1/32-ounce lures with hair—pink and white are always a good bet to begin with. Set the hair jigs (tipped with Gulp fry or live bait), about 1 to 2 feet under your slender bobber. It will be tricky to cast light tackle so it’s beneficial to use a six- to seven-foot fishing pole with new four- to six-pound mono on the reel—the whole thing will cast nicely.

If it’s windy and you need to add some weight, just add a little split shot. If possible, try and cast beyond the fish and then pull your lure and bobber over them—it’s a nice quiet approach, and is an easy approach when you’re fishing from the bank.

Once the water temps reach the mid and upper 50s along shorelines and in bays, you can relax a bit. While the fish still concentrate along the edges of lakes and bays, they won’t be too close to shore. There will be some forgiveness and room for error. They’ll linger out from shore–over sunken trees, stumps, and along easier terrain like along the edges of reeds and bull rushes. They will be feeding continually and won’t over-react to passing fronts.

Also, when the water temps are in the 50s, crappie are getting situated for spawn—call it staging—so they are concentrated and become more aggressive. Enjoy fishing panfish this spring. It’s a great way to get back in the swing of things, and they’re a lot of fun with the right tackle. Good luck.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

MAY:

14-Walleye fishing opener in Minnesota 27-Perham Chamber Golf Scramble, Perham Lakeside Golf Course 28-Opening Bass fishing in Minnesota

JUNE

Every Wednesday in Perham-Perham International Turtle Races. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Races start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Perham Chamber at 218-346-7710 3-Mature Mile and 5k, Perham Living 9-12-15th Annual Ronald McDonald House Benefit Ride, New York Mills (www.rmhride.com) 11-Color Dash, Arvig Park 11-Great American Think-Off, Cultural Center in New York Mills 15-19- Turtle Fest 2016, Perham. For a complete schedule of events, visit perham.com 17-Turtle Fest Grand Parade, downtown Perham 18-Turtle Fest 5K and 10K & Harrier Half Marathon, Paul Miller Park, Perham -Arts and Crafts Festival, Perham Center for the Arts -Loretta Lynn/Patsy Cline Tribute Show, Perham Center for the Arts -Turtle Fest Rodeo eotcountyfair.org -LIL EVIL Cycle Ride

-The Lion’s Chicken Feed, Perham Center for the Arts (St. Stans Church) 20-The Carson and Barnes Circus, Perham Pioneer Camp Grounds 24-Average Joe Jr. Triathlon, Perham Area Community Center 25-Average Jo Triathlon, Paul Miller Park -Rib cook off, Perham

JULY

Every Wednesday in Perham-Perham International Turtle Races. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Races start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Perham Chamber at 218-346-7710 4-Fourth of July Fireworks, Krueger Field/FairgroundsPerham 8- Lund Mania Summer Celebration and Fishing Tournament, New York, Mills -East Otter Tail county Relay for Life, Perham High School track 9-10-Phelps Mill Arts Festival, Phelps Mill Park (phelpsmillfestival.com) 9-Dent Daze, Dent 21-Ice Cream Social and Song Fest, Calvary Lutheran Church, Perham 21-24-East Otter Tail County Fair, Perham (eotcountyfair.org)

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FISHING OUTLOOK from perspective bait shops KELSEE NEWTON knewton@perhamfocus.com Bait shop owners around Otter Tail County get insight on what types of fish are caught and where the fishing hot spots are from anglers. One of the bait shops in Detroit Lakes for the past 16 years has shared some information and learned information on the topic of fish. Quality Bait and Tackle in Detroit Lakes, operated by John and Glenda Store for the past 16 years, shared what anglers have told them about how this fishing season might shape up.

Fish season maybe known to most fishermen and anglers to start on May 14, but there are opportunities all year long to go out and catch fish, they said. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Al Stevens, a fisheries survey and systems consultant, advises anglers to get out early. “”There is no need to wait until the May 14 opener,” he said.

“You can already be out fishing for panfish, trout in streams, catfish and a variety of other species.”

Different types of bait are often used and anglers may want to consider the type of bait that will catch fish at specific times throughout the summer. David Hull, the owner of Eagles Best, a bait shop and restaurant in Vergas, said fathead minnows and earthworms work well at this time of the season.

Glenda hopes people will be patient and allow area lakes warm up a little “to let nature take its course.”

Minnesota is known for its 10,000 lakes, but some may not know that in different locations of the state, people may fish before the May 14 opener to catch certain types of fish.

“The great thing about fishing in Minnesota is there are opportunities to fish all year, Stevens said, “it depends on your location and the species you want to catch.”

In the Detroit Lakes area, “there are a lot of people out pan fishing for crappies, bluegills, pumpkinseed and yellow perch right now” Glenda said.

Already, good spots to fish have been located by some anglers this year, including Little Detroit, Lake Melissa and Sauer Lake, Glenda said.

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MINNESOTA FISHING FACTS Anglers and waters · There are about 1.4 million licensed anglers in Minnesota. · About 500,000 people are expected to fish on Minnesota’s opening day of the walleye and northern pike season, Saturday, May 14. · Minnesota has 11,842 lakes, 5,400 of which are considered fishing lakes.

There are over 18,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams, including 3,800 miles of trout streams. · Average annual expenditure per angler in Minnesota is about $1,500.1 · Although not every kind of fish lives everywhere, 162 species of fish can be found in Minnesota waters.

Participation and the economy · Fishing contributes $2.4 billion to the state’s economy in direct retail sales, ranking Minnesota third in the nation for angler expenditures.1 · Fishing supports nearly 35,500 Minnesota jobs.2 · Minnesota ranks second in resident fishing participation at 32 percent, second only to Alaska.1 Who goes fishing? · Most resident anglers are from urban areas. However, a higher percentage of people living in rural Minnesota fish compared to the percentage of people living in urban areas who fish.1 · Males account for 65 percent of fishing license holders. Females account for 35 percent.

Fishing habits · Significantly more time is spent fishing on lakes than on rivers and streams.1 · The average Minnesota angler spends 15 days fishing each year.1 · Walleye are the most sought-after fish in Minnesota, followed by northern pike and muskie combined, then panfish, bass, crappie and trout.1 1 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, (U.S. and Minnesota reports) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

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CHECK OUT THESE GREAT RESTAURANTS FOR A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS OPTIONS

PERHAM/OTTERTAIL MCDONALDS-PERHAM The menu you love, plus so much more! Since 1955, we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed to not just live up to our history, but create it: From drive-thru restaurants to All Day Breakfast!

100 Judd Street, Perham 218-346-4100 www.mcminnesota.com THE DOUG OUT Take a leisurely, scenic drive in your car or on your motorcycle to Dent for a meal you won’t forget.

Enjoy our new outdoor patio or dine inside featuring chicken and ribs on Friday nights, and mouth watering prime rib on Saturday nights. Don’t miss their popular Thursday Night Burger Night with $1.50 Burgers! Darts, Pool, Off-Sale, full menu and daily drink specials, the Dougout has All Your Bases Covered for a Good Time!

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LAKESIDE TAP Overlooking Perham Lakeside Golf Course, you will enjoy wonderful food, great service, and an outstanding view of the golf course. We take great pride in using some of the regions freshest available local produce, and gladly accommodate your dining requests. Top off your day at the lake or your day on the course with a daily lunch and dinner specials.

Check out their appetizers, salads, drinks, and dinner offerings.

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2727 450th St. Perham 218-346-6070 www.perhamlakeside.com/lakeside-tap SKAL BAR & GRILL CHEERS (skal in Norwegian) from downtown Vergas, home of the Largest Loon in the state! Skal Bar & Grill is your go-to place for excellent food, a friendly atmosphere and exceptional service. Menu includes tasty, one-of-kind signature burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas and daily dinner and drink specials.

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

911 Hwy. 34 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3190 COUNTRY KITCHEN Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner we have you covered. Try our great desserts too! Open daily at 6:00 AM 705 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes 218-847-0472 HOLIDAY INN When you come into the Icehouse Restaurant the first thing you will notice is the view. Overlooking Big Detroit Lake, you will experience both sunrises and sunsets with windows from floor to ceiling and seasonal lakeside patio seating. During the cold months, we keep the fireplace lit for your comfort.

If you are looking for a sports bar environment, you could select the Holiday Beach Bar & Grill, complete with 10 flat panel televisions and excellent menu.

1155 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3151 www.holidayinndl.com IZZOS BAR & GRILL Izzos Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! We offer the consistency and quality you expect from a top restaurant. The sports bar setting gives Izzos a great atmosphere that can be enjoyed by all. We offer a wide variety of great food and excellent service for you to experience and enjoy.

22931 185th Street, Detroit Lakes 218-439-3028 MCDONALDS The menu you love, plus so much more! Since 1955,

we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed to not just live up to our history, but create it: From drive-thru restaurants to All Day Breakfast!

415 Frazee St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3558 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 SPEAK EASY We offer a full menu of Italian and American cuisine.

Nightly specials Monday through Friday. Stop in for our buffet and enjoy delicious salad bar, soups and pastas. We have something for everyone and we are the perfect choice for catering and for weddings and parties. Call or stop in today!

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PARK RAPIDS THE GOOD LIFE We make our meals from scratch using fresh ingredients. Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal and refresh our menu with the seasons. We also have 10 beers on tap, cocktails, wine, free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating & a kids menu. Open every day at 11 am Memorial weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Closed Sun. & Mon. in the

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NECCE’S RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily by Chef Necce, our Italian-certified chef, and Excutive Chef Julz Notch. Enjoy housemade Italian specialties like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caesar salad & delicious desserts. Nightly specials. Fine wine, imported beer & premium spirits. Necce’s Next Door Bar, Happy Hours drink and appetizer specials.

New this year Italian Cafe’ Breakfast Bar. Open daily, breakfast bar at 7 am, dinner at 4 pm. 311 S. Main Street, Park Rapids 218-237-4625 Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 71 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 LAPASTA For lunch choose from delicious burgers, salads and some entrees from the evening LaPasta Italian menu.

Evening diners can select from the full LaPasta Italian menu with American entrees available. Breakfast: Tues.-Sun. 8:30 am. Lunch: Tues.-Sun.Dinner seven days a week at 5 pm. Downtown Dorset 218-7320275 www.dorset-lapasta.com.

THE ROYAL BAR The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Appetizers also available. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon. 120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids 218-732-9443

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THE 502 (AT CHASE ON THE LAKE) Minnesota’s lakeside dining at its best! This casual, high-energy eatery will serve up Northwood’s specialties, timeless American dishes and lighter, “spa-style” cuisine in a classic setting.

The 502 features spectacular views of Leech Lake along with patio dining at the water’s edge. Our chef will delight your taste buds for dinner and entice you for dessert. Our mixologists will dazzle you with a full lineup of specialty elixirs, and our staff is excited to serve you. Come by car or boat. Live entertainment on weekends. Walker 218-547-7777 www.chaseonthelake. com IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL The best smoked brisket around!

Mouth-watering lunch and dinner specials. Smoked prime rib every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers, ribs, burgers, sandwiches and full BBQ menu daily. Full bar. Music every weekend.

Open daily at 11 am. Downtown Nevis 218-652-3898

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 ZAPPY’S Family dining at its best! Our menu has something for everyone. Try our mouth-watering burgers, sinck your teeth into our broasted chicken or delight in one of our daily specials.

Breakfast served all day. We offer a kids menu and delectable dessergts.

If there’s something you’re craving and it’s not on the menu, just ask.

New owner, Chef Zappy, has turned this restaurant around! Located at the junction of Hwy. 64 and 34, downtown Akeley 218-652-2233

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