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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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WE Fest Officials have announced that Marijuana of any kind will not be allowed for on-site consumption on the WE Fest grounds. The new Minnesota law legalizing the use of Marijuana come into effect on August 1, 2023 just two days before the Country Music Festival officially kicks off. (From Valley News Live)
The Highway 34 resurfacing project between County Road 29 and County Road 26/47 has been scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 3, 2023 according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project has been postponed twice already with past dates for the project being scheduled on June 5, and June 15. The detour will be…
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