Tag: Detroit Lakes

MN State Senator Arrested In Detroit Lakes

There’s new information about a Minnesota State Senator who was arrested in Detroit Lakes early Monday morning.  According to court documents filed Tuesday, Detroit Lakes Police were called around 4:45am Monday to a home near Granger Road and Long Avenue when the homeowner reported an intruder in the home and that the intruder had run…
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April 23, 2024 0

Detroit Lake Polar Fest wraps up Sunday 

The City of Detroit Lakes have been celebrating their annual Polar Fest celebration throughout the last month and the celebration will be wrapping up Saturday. Event Representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events happening throughout the rest of the week including the ever popular Polar Plunge on Saturday.  For a full schedule of events…
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February 21, 2024 0

Polar Fest Opening Weekend 

The Annual Polar Fest celebration in Detroit Lakes kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of events for people of all ages and backgrounds. Event representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events going on this weekend.  Polar fest runs through Sunday, February 25. More information and a full schedule of events can be…
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February 10, 2024 0

Detroit Lakes Polar Fest back for 28th year 

Detroit Lakes Polar fest is back and has a full month of winter fun planned. Event organizer Grace Thost says that this event has been a staple in the community since 1996.  Polar fest begins on February 8 and runs through February 25 and has many different events for people of all ages. Thost highlights…
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January 25, 2024 0

Two Area Students Nominated To Service Academies

WASHINGTON, DC—A student from Fertile and one from Detroit Lakes have been nominated for the US Service Academies by Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach.  Bjorn Messick of Fertile has been nominated for the US Air Force Academy and Avery Browen of Detroit Lakes has been nominated to the US Naval Academy.  


December 19, 2023 0

Church Basement Ladies Coming To Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, MN—There will be plenty of laughter in Detroit Lakes on Thursday. The Church Basement Ladies will perform twice at the Historic Holmes Theater Thursday…at 2pm and 7:30pm.  Elle Lamere, the Holmes Theater’s marketing and graphics manager, talks about the show. Lamere says there will be a luncheon at 11:30 prior to the 2:00…
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November 28, 2023 0

Holiday Open House Fundraiser 

The Marshmallow Animal Shelter, Lucky Dog Boarding and Training Center and Patriot Assistance Dogs welcome you to a Holiday Open House Fundraiser at 1478 Mallard St., in Detroit Lakes, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm  Event includes a bake sale, vendor booths, and challenges for both best salsa and best cookie, with the winners determined…
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November 17, 2023 0

Detroit Lakes Bans Sale of Marijuana in Public Places 

With the sale and use of marijuana becoming legal in Minnesota on August 1, Detroit Lakes joins a growing list of cities banning the use of marijuana in public spaces. The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the new ordinance banning the sale of Marijuana in Monday’s city council meeting. Establishments and events that are licensed…
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July 27, 2023 0

Minnesota DOT reminds WE Fest attendees of parking restrictions along Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes

In a press release from Tuesday the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota State Patrol reminded WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 starting on Monday, July 31 at noon. The Minnesota DOT and Minnesota State Patrol  stated that Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park…
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July 26, 2023 0

Becker County Museum to Hold History Exabit Grand Opening

The new History Exhibit at the recently opened Becker County History Museum is scheduled to host their Grand Opening on Friday, July 7 at 4:00pm in Detroit Lakes. During the grand opening visitors will be able to freely roam both levels of the museum with free admission from 4:00 to 6:00pm.  The Becker County Museum…
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July 4, 2023 0