DETROIT LAKES, MN—Something called swimmer’s itch is causing a problem in Detroit Lakes. That’s why the City of Detroit Lakes will be treating the mile-long stretch of Detroit Lake on Wednesday. Swimmer’s itch lives in the blood of infected animals, like ducks, and is passed through the animals by their feces. It appears in humans…
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The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Art in the Park event this Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Carrie Johnston of the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce tells us what you can expect from the event. Johnston says they have some room for last minute vendors, and she explains…
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The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event. As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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Detroit Lakes Project 412 has announced their lineup for this year’s Trucks and Tunes summer concert series. Amy Stearn of Project 412 tells us more about this series and what people can expect. Stearn also highlighted some of the artists who will be performing throughout the summer including some that she’s looking forward to most. …
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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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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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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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