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Detroit Lakes • Volume 2 • Issue 1 • May 2011

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4. Memorial DayPeople celebrate Memorial Day in various ways, but how and where did it originate?

6. Calendar of eventsFind out where and when all the area upcoming events are happening.

8. Museum DayThe Becker County Museum is taking part in the interna-tional event, showing people area history.

10. Festival of BirdsThe four-day festival has added new events and fieldtrips this year.

12. Parkfest/Mosaic ManiaAs a way to thank you to the community, the annual Parkfest event includes a meal, Mosa-ic Mania and booths of information.

14. Fishing openerReel is the first big one of the season.

16. Street faireThere will be plenty of funky art to be bought, music to hear and dance to, and food to be consumed.

18. Tamarac RefugeBecome one with nature at the Tama-rac Wildlife Refuge and all of its activi-ties it hosts.

20. DLCCCThe Detroit Lakes Community and Cul-tural Center is host-ing lots of summer performances. Not to mention there’s

plenty of exercise equipment to stay n shape this summer.

22. Farmers MarketFresh produce abounds. This year the Farmers Market has been moved to Peoples Park to avoid construction clutter.

24. Flea marketsOutdoor Shady Hol-low Flea Market and indoor SuLaine’s Flea Market are ready to help anyone find a treasure.

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Pippi Mayfield, magazine editor

Viola Anderson, circulation manager

Mary Brenk, advertising manager

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Histories

The start of Memorial DayOnce called Decoration Day, the holiday became official in 1971

History

According to the History channel’s website, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. The holiday was originally known as Decoration Day, and originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of summer. Decoration Day was celebrated as a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that: “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their coun-try during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is pre-scribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.” During the first celebration of Decoration Day, Gen-eral James Garfield made a speech at Arlington Nation-al Cemetery. Following his speech, 5,000 participants helped decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. This 1868 celebration was inspired by local obser-vances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil

War. Several cities claim to be the birthplace of Memo-rial Day, including Columbus, Miss.; Macon, Ga.; Rich-mond, Va.; Boalsburg, Pa.; and Carbondale, Ill. In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, N.Y., the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo, which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866, because the town had made Memorial Day an an-nual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. (Veter-ans Day is to honor all veterans, living and dead.) Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony each year in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. It is customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech hon-oring the contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. About 5,000 people attend the ceremony annually.

Avenue of Flags Each Memorial Day, Oak Grove Cemetery is host to the Avenue of Flags. They will be on display May 27 af-ter 4 p.m. until May 31. Any family wishing to donate their deceased rela-tive’s flag can bring it to the Veteran’s Service Office in the Becker County Courthouse before May 15. It will be included in the Memorial Day presentation. In the interest of safety, the Avenue of Flags organiz-ers ask that no visitation of the cemetery or vehicle traf-fic be done during the hours of 1 to 4 p.m. on the days the flags are raised and lowered.


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May 14• Walleye Fishing Opener

• Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents Murder at The Prom, 6 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 218.847.6997, www.Th-eLodgeonLakeDetroit.com

• American Heart Walk, 9 a.m.-noon in the DL Middle SchoolContact: Lori Dirckx 218.841.5168

May 15• “On Broadway” by Summit Dance School, 5:30 p.m. in the Hol-mes TheatreContact: Maricela Radke, 218.847.8406

• International Museum Day, 12-4 p.m. at the Becker County Mu-seumContact: 218.847.2938

May 19• Mosaic Mania! display at Park-fest 2011 in the Detroit Lakes Pa-villionContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

• Parkfest 2011, 4-7 p.m. at the Pa-vilion and DL City ParkContact: Carrie Johnston at [email protected] or 218.847.9202

May 19-22• 14th Annual Festival of BirdsHeadquarters: M State College, Detroit LakesContact: Detroit Lakes Chamber, 218.847.9202;

May 20-21• Real Country Classic Fishing Tournament on Ottertail LakeContact: 218.847.5624

May 21• Bestselling author, architect and cultural visionary Sarah Susanka speaks in the Historic Holmes Theatre.Contact: Lake Agassiz Regional Library, 218.847.2168

May 27-30• Avenue of Flags/Memorial Walk in Oak Grove Cemetery, DL

May 28• Bass Fishing Opener

May 28-30• Shady Hollow Flea Market, High-way 59 SouthContact: Ardis Hanson, 218.847.9488

• Memorial Weekend Trapshoot at Becker County Sportsman’s ClubContact: 218.844.2272

May 29• Live at the Lodge, 7-10 p.m. at

The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

June 2• Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in De-troit Lakes

• Author/Photographer Doug Ohman, 7 p.m., discusses “Librar-ies in Minnesota” in the DL Li-brary. Contact: Becker County Histori-cal Society, 218.847.2938

June 2-30• Wildlife Excursions, every Thursday at the Tamarac Nation-al Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/midwest/tamarac

June 3-4• 11th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes in Downtown Detroit LakesContact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202

June 4• Muskie Fishing Opener

• MN State Fire Dept. Convention and Parade in Detroit Lakes

• City Wide Rummage Sale & Cra-zy Daze in FrazeeContact: Frazee Forum 218.334.3566

June 4-26• Discovery Dives, every Saturday and SundayContact: 218.847.4868, www.tri-statediving.com

June 5-26• Caribbean Deck Party, every Sunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge Ma-rinaContact: 218.847.1949

June 5-30• Shady Hollow Flea Market, ev-ery Sunday, located on Highway 59 South

June 7-28• Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the DL City Park

• Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. at the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

June 9• Art for the Ages, 1:30-6 p.m. in Emmanuel CommunityContact: 218.847.4486

June 10-11• AACA Central National Spring Meet with 150 antique autos in De-troit LakesContact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415

• Hawley RodeoContact: Janet at 701.674.3214, www.npra.com/pages/sched -uleinfo/Hawley

June 10-12• White Earth Pow WowContact: Gary at 218.983.3285x1206

June 11• Tamarac Refuge History TourContact: 218.847.2641, www.tws.gov/midwest/tamarac

June 16• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

June 17 • Father’s Day Weekend Beer Tast-ing & Shrimp Boil at The Lodge on Lake Detroit. Reservations re-quiredContact: 847.8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

• Patsy Cline Show in the Historic Holmes TheatreContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469, www.dlccc.org

• Big Bash Boys/Girls Club Fund-raiser at the DL PavilionContact: Boys and Girls Club, 218.847.5700

June 18• Auction for “Compassion House” at 10 a.m. at The Refuge. Proceeds of the auction will go for the new homeless shelter Contact: The Refuge, 218.847.1982

June 18-19• Quake the Lake powerboat races on Detroit LakeContact: Ross, 701.739.1947

June 18-25• Turtle Fest in PerhamContact: Perham Chamber, 1.800.634.6112, www.perham.com

June 23• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847-8439, www.TheLod-geOnLakeDetroit.com

• TeacHaiti Annual Meeting & Fundraiser 6-7:30 p.m. in Emman-uel Community, Forest Confer-ence CenterContact: Vicki Marthaler, 218.849.5683, [email protected], www.teachaiti.org

June 24• Veteran’s Invitational Golf Clas-sic, 8:30 a.m. at Forest Hills Golf & RV ResortContact: Harland Thompson

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June 24-26• All’s Well That Ends Well, Shakespeare in the Park in DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, www.dlccc.org

June 25• Tractor and Pick-Up Pull, 5 p.m. at the Becker County FairgroundsContact: Gene Brend, 218.847.6882, www.rrvpa.com

• Hawgs 4 Dawgs Motorcycle Run, 10:30 a.m., benefit for Humane Society of the Lakes, with registration at Zorbaz Contact: 218.234.9327 or 218.849.3647, www.hsofthelakes.org

June 30• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

June 30-July 3• All’s Well That Ends Well, Shakespeare in the Park in DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, www.dlccc.org

July 2-4• Shady Hollow Flea Market

• High Plains Festival at the Soo Pass RanchWebsite: http://www.highplainsfest.com

July 2-31• Discovery Dives, every Saturday and SundayContact: 218.847.4868, www.tri-statediv-ing.com

July 3-31• Shady Hollow Flea Market, every Sun-day

• Caribbean Deck Party, every Sunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge MarinaContact: 218.847.1949

• Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. (except July 12) in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

• Nature Movies, every Sunday in the Tamarac Wildlife Refuge TheaterContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

July 4• Firework Display at the DL city beach at duskContact: Detroit Lakes Chamber of Com-merce

July 5-26• Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tues-day and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in DL City Park

July 6• Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in Detroit Lakes

July 7• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

July 7-28• Wildlife Excursions, every Sunday at

Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

July 8-17• 76th Annual Northwest Water CarnivalContact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, www.dlwatercarnival.com

July 9-10• Phelps Mill Art FestivalContact: Teresa Brause, 218.739.5377

July 14• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

July 15• Party in the Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Holy RosaryContact: Oak Crossing, 218.847.5611

July 16• Water Carnival Antique Car Show in the DL City ParkContact: Orlo Gilbert, 218.847.1415

• Wildlife Watching Tour at Tamarac Na-tional Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

July 17• Parade of the Northwest down Washing-ton Avenue, DLContact: Aaron Lauinger, 218.234.9905, dl-watercarnival.com

July 21• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847-8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

July 21-24• East Otter Tail County Fair at the Per-ham FairgroundsContact: Diane, 218.346.2054.

July 27-30• Becker County Fair Contact: Bob Son-nenberg

July 28• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847-8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

July 29-31• 57th Annual Frazee Turkey DaysContact: Dave Jopp, 218.334.4009, [email protected]

July 30• Shady Hollow Flea MarketContact: Ardis Hanson, 218.847.9488

July 31• Arts & Crafts in the Park in DL City Park Contact: Chamber of Commerce, 218.847.9202, www.visitdetroitlakes.com

August 2• Crazy Day, downtown Detroit Lakes

August 2-30• Lakes Area Farmers Market, every Tues-day and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in DL City Park

• Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the DL City Park BandshellContact: Holmes Theatre, 218.844.7469

August 3• Classic Car Display, 6 p.m. in Detroit Lakes

August 4-6• WE Fest at Soo Pass RanchContact: FACE Inc. 218.847.1681, www.wefest.com

August 4-25• Wildlife Excursions, every Thursday at Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

August 6-27• Discovery Dives, every Saturday and SundayContact: 218.847.4868, www.tri-statediv-ing.com

August 7-28• Shady Hollow Flea Market, every Sun-day

• Caribbean Deck Party, every Sunday 2-6 p.m. at The Bridge MarinaContact: 218.847.1949

August 7-28• Nature Movies, every Sunday at Tama-rac National Wildlife Refuge TheaterContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

August 8-14• Pine to Palm Golf Tournament at the De-troit Country ClubContact: Detroit Country Club, 218-847-8942

August 11• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

August 12• Twilight Hike at Tamarac National Wild-life RefugeContact: 218.847.2641, www.fws.gov/mid-west/tamarac

August 12-14• Looney Daze in Vergas Contact: Melissa Bunkowski, 218.234.1175, www.govergas.com

August 12-14• Pine Point Pow WowContact: Mike Swan, 218.573.2154

August 18• Live at the Lodge Summer Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge on Lake DetroitContact: 847.8439, www.TheLodgeOnLake-Detroit.com

August 20• Young Life Triathlon at DL City ParkContact: LuAnn Milner, 218.532.2662, www.zapevent.com


International Museum DayBecker County Museum to host woodcarving, Indian weaving, more

Events

The Becker County Museum will be celebrat-ing International Museum Day on Sunday, May 15, from noon to 4 p.m.

“International Museum Day is a celebration of muse-ums around the world,” said Amy Degerstrom, the ex-ecutive director of the Becker County Museum.

“It was an event that started in Great Britain, spread through Europe, and is slowly making its way to Amer-ica.”

Interestingly, Museum Day was created to emphasize and recognize local, smaller-scale museums, as opposed to the much larger ones.

“Not like the Smithsonian, but like the Becker Coun-ty Museum,” Degerstrom said.

The event at the Becker County Museum will feature a wide array of fun for every age, from young children to people who may recognize the museum’s artifacts from their own childhood.

“It is going to be a day of demonstrations and food and music and horse and buggie rides,” Degerstrom said, “with a focus on crafts of the past that are being lost now.”

These include things like Indian weaving, woodcarv-ing and rose-maling, which is a form of Norwegian folk painting.

Best of all, there is no cost of admission to Becker County’s Museum Day – only a free will donation.

“Anyone can come and give what they can,” Deger-strom said. “All the money will go to benefit the pro-grams and exhibits that we do here at the museum.”

More than a fund-raiser, though, Museum Day is a celebration of Becker County’s rich history and the people who played a vital role in making the region ev-erything it is today.

“ I think it’s important to celebrate it, because the history of any community is the history of people that live there,” Degerstrom said. “People will be participat-ing in the history by participating in that day.”

Besides International Museum Day, there will be a host of other activities at the Becker County Museum this early summer season.

On May 15 — the same day as Museum Day — the Museum will celebrate the sesquicentennial (150 year anniversary) of the Civil War.

Featured at this event will be a Fargo-Moorhead area civil war re-enactor group, who will “be here in costume and do some drills and talk to folks about this area’s par-ticipation in the civil war,” according to Degerstrom.

“We had 364 veterans from Becker County in the Civ-il War,” Degerstrom added. “We’re working on putting

together a book about them now.”On May 10, the Museum will host a community edu-

cation class which will feature information and tips for preserving family heirlooms. The class — which is funded through Frazee Community Education — will take place at Frazee High School from 6 to 8 p.m. Space is available.

Finally, on June 2, the Museum will host Doug Ohm-an, who has written a new book called Libraries in Minnesota. He will be available to sign and discuss his book from 7 to approximately 10 p.m. Appropriately, the event will take place in the Detroit Lakes Library.

For more information about any of the Becker Coun-ty Museum’s numerous upcoming events, call the Mu-seum at (218) 847-2938. — Nathan Kitzmann


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Festival of BirdsAnnual event adds new field trip locations to the agenda this year

Whether you’re a diehard birder or just get-ting started, the 14th annual Festival of Birds in Detroit Lakes has something for everyone. Slated for May 19-22, the event draws participants from all over the United States and Canada. In fact, the first registrant for this year is from New Mexico. So far eight states and Canada will be represented, but Tour-ism Director Cleone Stewart said in the past they’ve had 28 states represented at one birding festival. Fieldtrips are categorized according to what types of birds will be seen — shorebirds, prairie and woods, and that is what makes the Detroit Lakes and surrounding area an excellent one for birding, Stewart said. With the convergent of three major biomes — coniferous for-est, deciduous forest and tallgrass prairie — the variety of birds being seen is vast. People from all over the United States and Canada will converge in May for the birding festival, just wait-ing to see what Becker County residents so often don’t realize is in their own backyard. “Residents take our resources for granted,” Tama-rac National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Kelly Blackledge said. They too can join the Festival of Birds trips, work-shops and outings to either remember or be informed for the first time what this area has to offer. There will be multiple trips to see various types of birds, several guest speakers to entertain and informational booths to educate.

Thursday, May 19 “Thursday is a good option for people to attend, espe-cially if they’re not heavy into birding and just want to see what it’s about,” Stewart said. With Minnesota State Community and Technical College serving as headquarters for the event, Thurs-day begins with registration from noon to 5 p.m., and of-fers the workshops Beginning Birding in the Field and The Social Network of Birding. That afternoon is something new this year, a wine tasting at Richwood Winery. “Do some sampling, buy it and bring it along,” Stew-art said of the next event of the evening, dinner at Ma-plelag Resort. Speaking during the pan-fried walleye dinner at Ma-plelag is Al Batt, with Bird Stories from the Batt Cave. A native of Hartland, Minn., Batt has spoken at the Fes-tival of Birds in the past. “He is very funny. He talks about life in the country, not just birds,” Stewart said. “You don’t need to be a birder to enjoy him. It’s for someone who just wants to have fun.” “He sheds a fun light on birding,” Blackledge added.

Friday, May 20 Friday kicks off the fieldtrip portion of the festival. There is a trip to Fargo and one to Felton Prairie. Both leave at 5:30 in the morning, and both are new trip loca-tions. “If you want to see the birds, that’s when they’ll be out there,” Stewart said of the early hours. Back at the Student Life Center in M State, that af-ternoon will consist of a free Understanding Optics ses-

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Saturday, May 21 Bright and early on Saturday again, there will be a few fieldtrips offered. The repeat sites include Hamden Slough and Tamarac national wildlife refuges. In the past, Hamden Slough birders have seen over 100 species at a time, including American bittern, Wil-son’s phalarope, upland sandpiper and 20 waterfowl and 20 shorebirds species.

At Tamarac, look for American woodcock, rose-breasted grosbeak 25 species of warblers, trumpeter swans and more. New this year is also a trip to Smoky Hills Forest. Lo-cated along the Lake Country Scenic Byway, the forest has many varieties of birds to offer. At M State, there will be several free events, includ-ing Birders’ Bazaar, Ducks on a Stick challenge and a silent auction. There will also be mini-workshops on the chimney swift and sandhill cranes. Saturday night will feature Drew Wheelan, speaking on the perils of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf. “It will help people understand where the birds are going and how their nesting grounds effects them,” Blackledge said. “He’ll have pictures and video of what it was actually like for the wildlife, birds, habitat” after the oil spill, Stewart added.

Sunday, May 22 A shorter day, Sunday offers two last fieldtrips, one to the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge and Agas-siz Dunes and Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. Possi-ble sightings at Glacial Ridge include prairie chickens, bobolink, black-billed magpie, short-eared owl, spar-rows and more. Sightings at Agassiz Refuge include Nelson’s sharp-tailed and swamp sparrows, ruddy duck, cape may and Canada warblers. To register for the Festival of Birds, visit www.visit-detroitlakes.com or contact the chamber at 847-9202 and have a brochure sent to you. — Pippi Mayfield


Parkfest, Mosaic ManiaTime for the community to come together again for a meal, thanks

On Thursday, May 19, Detroit Lakes will cele-brate Parkfest at the Pavilion from 4 to 7 p.m.

Amy Stearns — the organizer of the event — de-scribed it aptly: “it’s a fun, community-wide celebra-tion of spring.”

Parkfest began when Detroit Lakes was named Min-nesota’s “Capitol for a Day” in 2008.

The community hosted a one-time outdoor event in celebration of this honor, and it was such a success that the mayor decided to continue the festivities in what has become a beloved annual tradition.

“It’s kind of a kick-off to the summer,” Stearns said. “There’ll be booths in the Pavilion, some businesses,

some non-profits, and some natural resource booths.” The real fun, though, will take place in the City Park,

which will host the “Hoot and Toot.” “We get all the big rigs in town — fire engine, cherry

picker, police cars — in the park for the kids to check out,” Stearns said.

At 5:30, the Kiwanis and Noon Rotary will host a pic-nic of hot dogs, chips and soda.

Following the main event, there will be a free con-cert at 7 p.m. in the Pavilion, by the Red River Valley Veterans Band.

Stearns described their music as a “hodge-podge” and hard to define, but promised that it will be “fabu-lous.”

Barring any inclement weather, this year’s Parkfest

should provide another evening of family fun and com-munity celebration.

“We’re hoping for good weather this year,” Stearns said, “because it will be fun.”

Amy Stearns wishes to thank all the people who gave their time to this year’s Parkfest, from committee mem-bers to volunteers working the hotdog stand.

“It takes everyone to pull this together,” Stearns said. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Walleye fishing openerWant better fishing success this year? Hint: Go where the fish are

For some, summer begins on Memorial Day week-end, or when the last traces of snow melt for good.

But for many more in the area, Saturday, May 14 — Minnesota’s walleye and northern pike fishing opener – marks the real start of the season.

“I think all in all, it should be a good opener,” said Jim Wolters, the Area Fisheries Manager, “pending any waterfront that should come in that Thursday or Friday.”

To maximize success, Wolters advises fishermen to be smart in their approach, selecting their fishing spots according to this year’s circumstances.

“I think males are gonna be shallow,” Wolters said, adding that “females will have spawned in most of the lakes, and will probably be out deeper in their recuper-ating phase,” after the spring spawn.

However, Wolters stressed that it is more important for fishermen (and women) to be safe, lawful and con-siderate on opening day than strategic.

One regulation change that fishermen should be aware of is the new “Pull the Drainplug” law that went into effect last July 1.

This law requires people to drain their live-wells and pull their boat-plugs as they move between bodies of water, so no water moves between the lakes

According to Wolters, the purpose of this law is to “try to prevent aquatic invasive species from being transferred from one lake to another.”

“That’s a new law we’re still getting people up to speed on,” Wolters added.

People fishing on Lakes Sallie and Melissa should be aware of a regulation change, which states that north-ern pike between 24 and 36 inches must be released, al-

though people may keep pike over 36 inches. The old regulation required fishers to release any pike over 24 inches long.

“That’s the big change in regulation,” Wolters said. Although not stated in law, Wolters encourages fish-

ers to make sure their boats are ready for the water by the time they reach the public access.

“Common courtesy is to make sure everything works at the access,” said Wolters.

Other than a few minor changes, this year’s fishing opener is shaping up to be a continuation of the eagerly-awaited, fruitful tradition it has become in the Lakes Area.

“I think its setting up to be pretty good,” Wolters said. — Nathan Kitzmann

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To kick off the sum-mer, Detroit Lakes will be celebrating its 11th annual Street Faire at the Lakes on June 3 and 4. “After the winter we’ve had, we’re ready,” said Mary Beth Gilsdorf, the Committee Logistics Manager for the Street Faire. Gilsdorf described the Street Faire as an “all arts and crafts,” but added that people who are not art en-thusiasts need not be wor-ried. “It’s more fun and prac-tical stuff,” Gilsdorf ex-plained, as opposed to it be-ing a showing of high-brow “serious art.” The event will feature numerous art dealers, the famous “Barrel Train Ride,” and a constant sup-ply of live music. According to Gilsdorf, the latter will include “a musician that plays the whole time,” as well as “a wandering musician” who walks around, entertaining festival-goers. As for live music on stage, the Street Faire will feature a band from Minneapolis called Big Strong Men. The Barrel Train Ride is a tradition in itself, and consists of several 55-gal-lon steel drums made into a train and pulled behind a John Deere tractor. “Kids love it,” Gilsdorf said. “It’s hilarious.”

The Street Faire’s excit-ing climax will be the street dance on Friday night, featuring Billy D and the Crystals. This 21 and over event offers live music and alcohol from 9 p.m. to 1 in the morning. And of course, everyone is encouraged to dance their hearts out. “There’s just something special about having a live band outside under the stars,” Gilsdorf said. Rain or shine, the Street Faire will provide a much-needed release from the cruel winter that just passed, as well as a celebra-tion of the beautiful sea-sons ahead. “I think it’s a fun show-case for downtown,” Gilsdorf said, “a fun way to get people out of hiberna-tion. After the winter we’ve had, we’re ready.” The Street Faire will run on Friday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (followed by the street dance,” and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit dlstreetfaire.com. — Nathan Kitzmann

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Tamarac Wildlife RefugeHop on over and explore nature at its best with activities, tours, films

Awaken your soul with a symphony of color and sound as Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge comes to life. Listen to the songs of birds as they prepare to nest. Walk along the trails and inhale the scent of spring wildflowers. Experience Tamarac and capture those memories during this ephemeral time of year.

Wildlife watching Here at Tamarac, wildlife is left undisturbed as they perform the mating rituals of spring. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many viewing opportunities still exist. The most optimum times for viewing wildlife occur around sun-rise and sunset. But sometimes even an afternoon visit can be rewarding to the quiet, watchful observer. To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, take a drive on the Blackbird Auto Tour Route. This five-mile drive follows the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2-mile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest.

Fishing Try your luck in one of our five lakes open to fishing. There are many varieties of fish to be caught includ-ing crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge information kiosks or the visitor center.

Visitor Center If you’ve got questions, our enthusiastic staff has answers! We are eager to help you make the most of your visit. Check out our interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife. Learn about the historical use of the refuge including that of the Ojibwe Indians and the European settlers. Be sure to view our large screen presentation entitled: “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.” Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Bookshop. Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The visitor center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Visitor center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Guided tours, Sunday movies, presentations Wildlife Excursions will be offered every Thursday June through August from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the refuge with a knowledgeable guide. Search for wild-life and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. Wildlife films, special programs or activities will be offered every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For more infor-mation, contact the refuge staff at 218-847-2641.

• Sunday, May 29, movie, 2 p.m. Planet Earth Series–Fresh Water Just 3 percent of the planet’s water is fresh and it is our most precious resource. Rivers and lakes have shaped the earth, carving out the world’s most impres-sive gorges, valleys and waterfalls. Unique behavior takes place in the presence of this life force, such as du-eling otters and crocodiles.

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• Friday, June 3, Friday Night Frogging, 8-10 p.m. Become part of the tradition! Join a Tamarac park ranger for a night of frogging. Identify frogs by their calls while learning about their natural history and sig-nificance to the ecosystem. Meet at the visitor center. Bring a flashlight and boots or shoes that can get wet. We’ll tromp through a marsh and get a close up look at some of these cool green critters.

• Sunday, June 5, movie, 2 p.m.Frogs, the Thin Green Line Frogs have been on this planet for 250 million years. Today they are at the center of one of the greatest mass extinctions since the dinosaurs. Learn about this en-vironmental crisis unfolding in our own backyard. 60 min.

• Saturday, June 11, Discovering Tamarac History Tour, 10 a.m. Take a journey into Tamarac’s past. Before the ref-uge was established, this landscape was extensively settled. Who were these folks? Where did they live and how did they survive in this wilderness? Learn about their significance to the refuge and more! Meet at the visitor center.

Spring Marsh Madness Many of the spring wildflowers are on the shy and retiring side, but not marsh marigold — it silently SHOUTS that spring has arrived. English poet, Lord Tennyson described them as shining like “fire in the swamps.” Watch for these brilliant yellow patches in wet woods, marshy swales and along streams from late April to early June. The sunny yellow flowers measure up to two inches across and have 5 to 9 petal-like sepals (modified leaves) surrounding a center of stamens. The plant grows up to 2 feet high with hollow stems and has large glossy heart shaped leaves. These mounded perennials grow best in partial shade but tolerate nearly full sun to full shade as long as their roots are wet enough. The marsh marigold belongs to the family Rununculaceae which means “frog”- referring to plants that grow where frogs live. Its genus name Caltha is derived from the Latin word for “cup” referring to its upturned sepals. Its species name palustris means “of the marsh.” This member of the buttercup family is also called Cowslip. Because these plants grow on hum-mocks, cows were known to have slipped on them while drinking water from a stream. Marsh marigolds are found throughout the world in northern latitudes. They provide shelter to frogs and nectar to bees and other pollinators. Although the flow-ers look solid yellow to us, bees see them very differ-ently. Their eyes are sensitive to ultraviolet light and to them they appear as purple landing strips guiding the way to sweet nectar. As they sip nectar, they pick up pollen grains that will eventually provide the next generation of seeds. All parts of the marsh marigold are considered poi-sonous. Touching the plant can cause skin blisters. Colonists and some American Indian tribes did eat the

early spring leaves, but they had to be boiled in three changes of water to remove all the toxins. Those who like to incorporate native plants in their gardens can acquire marsh marigold through reputa-ble native plant nurseries. It is highly recommended for shoreline buffer strips and other places with moist soil. It will survive under drier conditions, but will go dormant in mid-summer without enough moisture. Springtime on the refuge is brief but bright. Why not come out and celebrate the season among these flowers of the marsh.

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DLCCC has shows, activitiesFrom swimming and softball to ‘Willy Wonka’ and The Shadows

Whether you’re a guest to the area, hosting family or friends or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center is the perfect place to be this summer!

Historic Holmes Theatre Join us for a concert perfectly suited for an early summer’s evening as the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra kicks off the summer season with “Four Seasons at the Lakes,” Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. The Park Rapids Community Concert Band will kick off the outdoor concert series, Tuesday, August 14. Then each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30, there will be free concerts featuring some of the best area talent in the bandshell in the City Park. From 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity is holding a picnic din-ner, so there’s no need to pack a picnic basket. The 3rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park will be presenting “All’s Well That Ends Well” (Shakespeare’s Fairytale for Grown-Ups) June 24-26 and July 1-3 in the DL City Park Bandshell. Want to be in the play? Auditions are May 12-14, 7 p.m., at the Holmes Theatre. Sit back & reminisce with The Brothers Four as their rich voices blend seamlessly, presenting an unfor-gettable time of pure, acoustic music & entertainment, Thursday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m., join “The Shadows,” for tributes to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, Bobby Vee & Roy Orbison. Join us in the Ballroom after the concert for a dance. Keep the fun going with Cassie & The Bobs as they present “Imagine That: The Music & Magic of Patsy Cline.” They’ll take you on a musical journey back in

time, Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. (*note date change from Summer Program Guide). Area students are invited to participate in the week-long Missoula Children Theatre’s workshops June 20-24. This year’s show is “Pinocchio.” The kids will take the stage Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. We’ve also added additional workshops this year so kids can add to their overall theatre experi-ence that week. Students are also invited to join in Youth Theatre Camp, Monday- Friday, August 22-26, as they present “Willy Wonka.” This intensive camp teaches ages 6-12 all they need to know (& make!) about the artistry and craft of producing a theatrical show. The camps don’t stop there- we’ve got additional opportunities to let the creativity flow! From making Mosaic Tables and Creative Collages to a 3-day Glass Camp with The Glass Lady, kids will really get their creative juices flowing. Complete info in our Summer Program Guide Stay tuned for announcements mid-summer about the Holmes Theatre’s 2011-12 season as we bring the world to Detroit Lakes. Watch www.dlccc.org for new shows and events.

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Youth programsSummer Dive Camp Session I: 6th-12th grade, June 6-30, Monday- Thursday, from 4-6 p.m. (Thursday classes end at 5:30 p.m.); Session II: 3rd-5th grade, July 18-28, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4-6 p.m. (Thurs. classes end at 5:30 p.m.) DLCCC Summer Day Camp. For youth entering grades K-5, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 26- Sept. 2 (excluding holidays). From crafts & sports to swimming and gym time, the DLCCC Summer Day Camp will keep kids busy all summer long! T-ball (Ages 5 and 6). Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., June 1-July 20 Snappy Baseball Fields. Minor League (ages 7-8; boys and girls) Mondays, June 6-July 25, practice at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m., fields vary.

Major League (ages 9-10). Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 31-July 21, games at 7 p.m., fields vary. Little League (ages 11-12) Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 24-July 21, games at 7 p.m., Snappy Baseball Fields. Girls Softball (3rd/4th and 5th/6th). Wednesdays, June 1-July 20, practice at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m., Snappy Softball Fields. Youth Tennis: Monday-Thursdays. Ages and times vary, Rec. Tennis Courts. Free Phil Hansen Football Kids Kamp — Wednesday, July 27, Ages: 5-9, 4-6 p.m., Ages: 10-13, 6-8 p.m. Kids can also go to “The Rec,” where a kid can be a kid. From June 6-Aug. 12, there will be summer Rec activities at the City Park. Youth are allowed to come and go as they please. There will also be free Rec special events and crafts on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Adult programs Free Summer Zumba Kick-Off Party Ditch the workout & join the party on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. in the DL Pavilion. Win prizes, dance the morning away & burn calories while doing it! 2nd Annual Bleacher’s Golf Scramble to benefit DLCCC youth program scholarships and member schol-arships. Friday, June 17; noon registration and lunch; 1 p.m. shot gun start, Lakeview Golf Course Detroit Lakes Mid-Summer Bike Tour & Kids’ Ride — See the beauty of the lakes area as you choose a 13-, 26- or 43-mile ride on Saturday, July 9. Part of the 76th Annual Jaycees Water Carnival.


Lakes Area Farmers MarketStill stocked with fresh produce, goods, market moves to Peoples Park

This summer, the Lakes Area Farmers Market has a new home — Peoples Park. But, the season will kick off in the Detroit Lakes City Park, as it has in the past, and will move to the new lo-cation June 1. The move is due to the city’s expansion of its non-mo-torized recreation trail system through Detroit Lakes. By connecting sections that already exist, a new trail will be located through the city park, right where the farmers market had been located previously. “I didn’t want to get them in a situation mid-year and have to move them,” Public Works Director Brad Green said. The city has applied for two grants, one of which will connect the trail that will run through Essentia Health St. Mary’s and Sanford Health campuses — both be-ing built in conjunction with the healthcare expansion projects — next to the ballfield and between the rec cen-ter and playground area and through City Park, con-necting to West Shore Drive and the beach. Green said giving the farmers market a couple weeks in the City Park before the move to Peoples Park will give them time to get the word out to customers that they will be moving at the start of June. With the influx in people wanting to buy locally grown foods and some even trying their hand at raising their own produce, the Lakes Area Farmers Market has grown this year from 30 to 40 members.

The market is open for business from 10 a.m. (no ear-ly sales) to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer and early fall months. For sale is anything from fresh flowers to maple syr-up, veggies to jellies, salsa to bread. Venders come from a 60-mile radius around Detroit Lakes and their goods are required to be grown or pro-duced at home. Green said the new home in Peoples Park is a good move for the farmers market vendors and customers because there is plenty of parking and vendors can use both sides of the street that runs through the park. The new bathroom facilities will also be open. — Pippi Mayfield

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Flea marketsTreasures, both new and old, in two locations

For those looking to find bottom-dollar deals, peruse, or just experience an eclectic side of the Detroit Lakes community, there are two flea markets in the area, both of which will be active this summer.

Shady HollowShady Hollow Flea Market will

return for it’s 42nd year of outdoor shopping, and is still owned and operated by the same people — the Jones and Hanson families — who have run it for 30 years.

“We have a variety of merchan-dise out there,” said Ardys Hanson, who assists in operating Shady Hol-low.

“There are antiques, collectibles, new stuff, homemade jewelry, cloth-ing, t-shirts, plants,” she continued, as well as “one double-building that sells only purses.”

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able for sale, Shady Hollow offers an oasis of friendliness and com-munity bonding which is not typi-cally found at establishments of its kind.

“Many people come after church to have coffee and look around,” Hanson said. “They often meet friends and come every week, not necessarily to buy anything.”

“It’s been a melting pot for the whole area for years.”

In addition to the variety of typi-cal flea-market fare, and unique atmosphere, Shady Hollow has ex-clusive items and services.

“One woman is going to sell exquisite, hand-made Christmas balls,” Hanson explained.

Another — Cindy Pullen from Pelican Rapids — will sell kitchen utensils she crafted herself.

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hunger pangs following a long day of shopping, Shady Hollow sells kettle corn and hosts its own eating establishment.

Shady Hollow is open every Sun-day, starting at 6 a.m. Depending on the crowd, it closes at either 3 or 4 in the afternoon.

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goers can seek shelter in the indoor facilities of Sulaine’s, also located in Detroit Lakes.

“We’re climate controlled,” said Sue Peterson, the owner of Sulai-ne’s.

“In the summer we’re cool, and in the winter we’re warm. That’s one of the advantages of being in-doors instead of outdoors.

Sulaine’s also offers the advan-tage of being run in conjunction with the Antique Mall, which is lo-cated next-door.

“Some of the dealers that are at the Antique Mall are over at the Flea Market,” said Peterson, result-ing in an increased array of oppor-tunities for shoppers.

Some examples of what shoppers might find at Sulaine’s include: specialized coffee, clothing, hand-made items, sporting collectibles, glassware and vintage furniture. The store offers everything, said Peterson, from “typical low-end flea market things to antiques and collectibles.

“We have some inexpensive items, and some expensive stuff.”

The mall also boasts its eclectic side.

“We have a palm reader,” said Peterson, adding that “its always lots of fun.”

“They don’t have that other plac-es.”

SuLaine’s can be contacted at (218)-844-6830. — Nathan Kitzmann

Activities

Dining in Detroit LakesWhen you’re on vacation often the best part is going out to eat and trying the local restaurants. Well, we’ve made it easy for you with the following Restaurant Guide. You’ll find a great mix of casual and fine dining, along with some outdoor options as well.

Here’s a list of the best Detroit Lakes has

to offer:

• BLEACHERS• CENEX A&W - Hot Stuff pizzA• tHE fiRESiDE• HoLiDAy iNN• HotEL SHoREHAM• LAKESiDE tAVERN• MAiN StREEt REStAuRANt• tHE SANDBAR

Eat down the street!



detroit lakes ConvenienCe storeA&W Restaurant • Tastee FreezDrive Thru Window • Car Wash

218-847-3190

lake Park ConvenienCe store

Trustworthy HardwareHot Stuff Pizza • Boardwalk Subs

218-238-5911

MaHnoMen PUMP 24

Hot Stuff Subs and Pizza

218-935-2258

tWin valleY

C-Store & Auto Shop

218-584-5171

FloM Trustworthy

Hardware

218-567-8538

We are the ONE STOP for all your needs. • Quality

Cenex Fuels • Propane • Hunting &

Fishing License

• Drive Thru • Expanded

Seating

ONESTOP

CONVENIENCE

Community Co-ops

ouR eneRgy ComeS THRougH.™

Now serving Hot Stuff Pizza!

Sweets & Treats

Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes • 846-1779

The Sandbar

It’s a party!TIP Charitable Gaming #0SS74-002

"A Great Place to Eat"Monday Night

Buck Burger Night

$895

BAR & GRILL

Friday Night Top Sirloin Steak Fry

Come Check Us Out!Wednesday

Night Mexican Specials

Also on the Menu:• Fish Dinners • Fresh Salads

• Chicken Dinners

“Happy Hour” $1 Off Bottle Beers$1 Off MIxed Drinks

50¢ Wings

Live Entertainment

with the area’s Biggest Dance Floor!

Plus...

Never leave here hungry!


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Enjoy your favorite foods & beverages, while overlooking Little Detroit Lake.

Open 7 Days a Week

Good Food! Good Friends!

Good Fun!

it’s the kind of place

you’re going to love... 200 West Drive • Detroit Lakes 218.847.1891

“Voted Best Burgers in the

Lakes Area”

Now Available

Wings & Rings

50¢ (Thursday)

Lake Access to Deadshot Bay

218-844-682025807 Cty Hwy 22 • Detroit Lakes

Deck Overlooking Dead Shot Bay

Bleachers Golf Scramble June 17th Call For Details

2-4-1 Burgers Sundays 5-8


Stop in for SomeGooD Home StYLe CooKin’

900 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN • 847-3344

Best Breakfast in town!

full Breakfast and Lunch menu

Monday-Friday 7-11amDaily Breakfast Special ��$4�19

Includes Coffee — MONDAY —

2 French Toast & Polish Sausage & Coffee

— TUESDAY — 1 Egg Hashbrowns, Toast & Coffee

— WEDNESDAY — 2 Egg, Ham & Cheese Omelette, Toast & Coffee

— THURSDAY — 1 French Toast, 1 Egg, 2 Links, Coffee

— FRIDAY — 1 Pancake, 2 Sausage Patties, Coffee

Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Pie & Coffee ��$2�39Monday - Friday

Lunch Specials ��Starting at $4�59Sunday Dinner Special ��$7�29Includes Coffee & Dessert

11am-1:45pm

Senior Special Available Monday - FridayHomemade Soups

Daily Breakfast Specials

Main Street Restaurant

at afforDaBLe priCeS

Mon-Fri 7-11am

$419Includes Coffee!

any omelette

Mon-Fri 7-11am

$639Includes Hash Browns

& Toast!or less


PIZZA SHOP IS OPen!

847-9894

Nostalgia meets lakeside beauty

when you take in the fine cuisine

at the historical Hotel Shoreham.

Don’t miss this historical landmark for a memorable

dining experience.

HOTeL SHOReHAMSORRy, we’Re OPen!☞

1/2 mile West of Detroit Country Club • 847-9913

• Pasta • Steak• Seafood • Fish • Ribs

• Full Bar


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open 7 nights a week at 5pm

1462 E Shore Drive • Detroit Lakes218.847.8192

www.firesidedl.com

Crafting the elegance of Food &WineThe Fireside begins a new menu this spring.

Creative additions include walleye & wild rice cakes, stuffed portobello mushrooms, grilled flatbread

pizza, spinach salad, swedish meatballs, shrimp mazatlan, stuffed walleye and much more.

Monday night15 Wines at $1500

shaken wednesdays

Martinis for $600

Our larger menu helps us cater to a wider range of tastes and budgets. We hope you can stop in and sample some of the new creations. We look forward to seeing you at Big Detroit Lake...Cheers!


Your 4 Season Destination

www.holidayinndl.com

1155 Hwy. 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | 218-847-2121 | 1-877-251-9348 | www.holidayinndl.com

Holiday Inn on the LakeDL’s Only

Full Service Hotel!

•2Restaurant&EntertainmentVenues•Marina&Rentals•Banquet&MeetingFacilities•WeddingsonSite•FamilyPoolArea•700’ofSandyBeachon

BigDetroitLake— HAPPY HOUR —

3-7Pm / 7 dAYs A week

Nightly Specials

The ZephyrHwy 10 • Audubon, MN We Accept Reservations 218-439-3868

Ribs ~ Steaks ~ Seafood ~ Sandwiches ~ Full BarDine in or Take ouT

BBQ RibsTender pork back ribs covered in barbeque sauce.

WalleyeWalleye pan fried or broiled served with a blend of our own mix of seasonings. Ribeye Steak

Tender Ribeye steak grilled to perfection. A steak lover’s steak.Prime Rib of Beef or Blackened

Prime RibPhilly Cheese SteakShaved Prime Rib with sautéed onions and green pepper, smothered with Swiss Cheese served on Hoagie bun.

...”the walleye at the Zephyr in Audubon. We remember our meals of ten in exquisite detail.”

Lee Svitak Dean, Star Tribune Taste Editor

ComBinationSAll entrées include:

Salad, Choice of Dressing,

Garlic Toast, Choice of Potato (Baked,

Hashbrowns, French Fries or Au Gratin)

Steak ~ Ribs

Salmon ~ Shrimp

The Zephyr

Only 6 Miles West of Detroit Lakes

Here with you.URGENT CARE7 days a week: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Walk-ins welcome.

St. Mary’s Detroit Lakes Clinic125 Frazee Street EastDetroit Lakes

218-844-2300800-224-5888

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