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3rd Place

Kari Moll Detroit Lakes

2nd Place - Cheri ONeill, Detroit Lakes 1st Place - Michelle Kraemer Paulson, Detroit Lakes

Supplement to The Tribune.

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The Lakes Region

LARGEST most complete

• BOYS & GIRLS CLUB • and• BOYS & GIRLS CLUB •

STORE HOuRS:

All Proceeds fund the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes

Mon-Sat 9:00am - 7:00pm Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm

EXTENDED DROP-OFF TIMES!

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Over 600 children visit the Club each year 140 kids daily during afterschool hours 95 kids daily throughout summer months 3 of 5 members access homework help programs • 40,000+ healthy meals and snacks served each year • 40+ children paired with an adult mentor

Thrift Store Thrift Store and MORE and MORE

Mon-Sat 9:00am - 5:30pm Sun 12:00pm - 4:00pm Pick-up HOTLINE 218-850-9952

605 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes

More than $600,000 in local salaries

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8 Emergency Services

10 State Government

12 County Government

14 City Government

16 Communities

22 Township Officials

26 Schools

28 Colleges

29 Community Education

MARY BRENK publisher

511 Washington Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.3151 www.dl-online.com

VICKI GERDES magazine editor VIOLA ANDERSON circulation manager

Greetings: On behalf of the City Council and all of the citizens of Detroit Lakes I would like to extend a warm welcome to our city. We are located just 40 minutes east of Fargo-Moorhead in beautiful Minnesota lake country. With the combination of adjacent prairie, abundant woodlands and lakes it makes an ideal place to live and work. In addition to the wonderful setting, Detroit Lakes features a top rated school system, excellent medical facilities, adequate housing and numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Our economic base is solid and stable with a good mix of manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and retail. In addition, we are a regional hub for many service type businesses. Detroit Lakes has achieved the status of “Minnesota Star City” due to our many economic development programs.

Detroit Lakes is the home to the Northwest Water Carnival, We Fest Country Music Festival, Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Polar Fest and new for 2015 - Detroit Mointain Recreation Area! In fact, our community averages one special event per week throughout the year! With the many attractions offered by Detroit Lakes, I encourage you to take some time to explore our website and its links. One thing you don’t want to miss is our famous mile long city beach!

If there is anything I can do to help you become better acquainted with Detroit Lakes, please give me a call or an e-mail.

Sincerely,

Matt Brenk, Mayor

218.234.7040

mattbrenk@loretel.net

30 Recreation

34 Medical

38 Social Services

40 Churches

46 Organizations

50 Banks

52 Senior Citizens

58 Calendar of Events

74 Dining & Entertainment

See page 70 for Photo Contest Honorable Mentioned Winners

Welcome to Becker County!

If you are new to the area, you’ll be delighted to find sparkling waters, inviting forests and wetland sanctuaries. Our many lakes and rivers beckon you to take a swim, cast a line or just tour on a slow-moving pontoon. Summers are filled with days of festivals, golfing, swimming and enjoying life at the lake. In the winter we are a destination for snowmobiles, downhill and cross country skiing and ice fishing.

Becker County prides itself in its deep history of agriculture, tourism and business. We offer small town hospitality with big city amenities including arts, shopping, dining, lodging and services. Our medical facilities, schools and economic vitality make this a wonderful place to live.

The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is a wealth of information. We have visitor information, business resources and community information to help you as you live, work and play in the area. Stop into our office, call or visit our website for more information.

Carrie Johnston, President Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce 700 Summit Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.9202 ~ 1800.542.3992 www.VisitDetroitLakes.com

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More than just a pharmacy...

We offer a variety of pharmacy services with the highest level of service and support.

808 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN • 218-847-9248 • 1-800-510-7497 STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9am - 8pm • Sat.: 9am - 5:30pm • Sun.: 12pm - 5pm PHARMACY HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9am - 7pm • Sat.: 9am - 5pm • Sun.: 12pm - 4pm

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Immunization Provider Free Daily Blood Pressure Checks

We accept the Express Script Insurance Plan

Med Sync Automated Prescription Refill Service

Synchronized Prescription Refill Service Nursing Home Division Pet Medications Kodak Picture Maker Pharmaceutical Care/Counseling

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important and emergency

Important Numbers

Phone Service Century Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-244-1111 Arvig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-992-7844 or 844-4227 Natural Gas Service Minnesota Energy Resources. . . . . . . . . 1-800-889-9508 Gas Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-889-4970 Web site. . . . . www.minnesotaenergyresources.com Utilities City of Detroit Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5658 Lake Region Electric Coop. . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-552-7658 Wild Rice Electric Coop. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-244-5709 Cable Arvig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-992-7844 or 844-4227 Century Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-244-1111 Garbage Service Detroit Lakes Disposal Service. . . . . . . . . . 218-850-9944 Jon and Sons Disposal Service . . . . . . . . . 218-849-1225 Waste Management. . . . . . 800-214-6982 or 847-7577 Before Digging Call: Gopher State One Call. . . . . . . . 811 or 1-800-252-1166 Motor Vehicle Registration Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218-846-7308 DNR License Bureau (Call Motor Vehicle first at 846-7308, these can all be handled locally) ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft.1-800-285-2000 Voter Registration County Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7301 Road Information. . . . . . . . . . . 800-542-0220 or 511

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911

LAKE MEDI- S VAN ®

LAKES MEDI-VAN

Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Audubon Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439-6572 Callaway Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-4691 Detroit Lakes Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844-7665 Frazee Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6266 Lake Park Fire Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-5532 Hospital Essentia Health St. Mary’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5611 Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Detroit Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4222 Audubon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439-6100 Frazee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4993 Lake Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-6922 Sheriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Non-Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-2661 Arson Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-723-2020 State Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-1550 Rescue Squads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Poison Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222 St. Paul Ramsey Burn Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-922-2876 Center for Missing Children. . . . . . 800-843-5678

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Special Long Distance Rates • MA Approved 24 Hour Service • 7 Days A Week • State Certified • I.C.C. Authority FOR SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION CALL TOLL FREE

1-800-422-0976 MN OR 847-1729 P.O. Box 1053 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Detroit Lakes Business Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5658 White Earth Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-3285 White Earth Dispatch. . . . . . . . . . 983-3281 or 983-3201

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Minnesota Metalworks Inc.

Detroit Lakes, MN • 218-847-4034 1244 Hawk Street Laser Cutting • Press Brakes • Machining • Turret Punching Plasma Cutting • Powder Coating • Painting • Sand Blasting • Welding

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BECKER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/environmental_services • 218-846-7310

Becker County Solid Waste Facility

Becker County Osage Solid Waste Facility

24413 County Rd 144 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

23330 County Hwy 47 • Osage, MN 56570

HOURS: Monday 8-6 • Tuesday-Thursday 8-4:30 Friday 8-6 • Saturday 8-12

HOURS: Saturday 9-1 (all year) Tuesday Summer Hours: (April-Oct.) 3-6 pm Tuesday Winter Hours: (Nov.-March) Closed on Tuesdays

218-847-6382

ACCEPTING:

218-573-3534

FREE (Limits apply): Used Oil, Passenger Vehicle Tires, Appliances, Scrap Metal, Fluorescent Bulbs, Hardcover Books, Ink Cartridges, Christmas Lights & Extension Type Cords.

FOR A FEE: Electronics, Household Garbage, Demolition Debris, Farm/Commercial Tires.

Now recycling concrete and clean asphalt shingles: accepted at reduced rate

Recycling — It’s Working for All of Us WHERE:

WHAT:

For locations, check out our web site or contact our office 218-846-7310

• CORREGATED CARDBOARD, • PAPER-newspaper, pop & cereal boxes-flattened office paper, magazines, phonebooks, paperback books • ALUMINUM, TIN, SCRAP METAL • GLASS BOTTLES-all colors • PLASTIC (#1 - #7) please remove tops!

Check Out Our Recycling Program!

BECKER COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE (HW) FACILITY 3 Miles North of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59, and 1/4 Mile West on County Road 144 (First Driveway East of the Transfer Station) 218-847-9664 • OPEN: Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm (April-October) Now accepting Business & Agricultural hazardous waste —

By Appointment Only. Call for details.

Come check out our re-usable products — April-October!

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Crisis Lines

Lakes Crisis & Resource Center....................................... 847-7446 A community advocacy program providing direct service to the victims of violence in Becker County, domestic violence, sexual assault and general crimes. They also offer a complete child advocacy program.

Crisis Line (toll free) ................................................ 877-754-9683 Kids’ Crisis Line............................. 218-850-4357 or 877-380-3621 United Way...................................................................... 846-7400 First Link Help Line.................................................(701) 235-7335 White Earth Crisis Line & Dispatch ........ (218) 983-3201 or 983-3281 This 24 hour crisis line is available for men and women with chemical dependency problems.

Child Abuse..................................................................... 847-5628 To report or get assistance from Becker County Social Services.

Suicide Support Hotline ����������������������������������������� 1-888-261-8691 Mental Health Crisis Line ������������������������������������������ 218-850-4357 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline ��������������������� 1-800-448-3000

Intervention/Treatment Emmanuel Community ������������������������������������������������������ 847-4486 Aging parent or friend needing services/assistance/respite care.

Glenmore Recovery Center �������������������������������������� 1-800-584-9226 Family and individual counseling services.

Essentia Health St. Mary’s ����������������������������������������������� 847-5611 Family and individual counseling services.

Lakeland Mental Health ��������������������������������������������������� 847-1676 Family and individual counseling services.

Lakes Counseling Center �������������������������������������������������� 847-0696 Chemical health outpatient services.

Lutheran Social Services �������������������������������������������������� 847-0629 Family and individual counseling services.

Sanford Clinic ������������������������������������������������������������������ 846-2000 Family and individual counseling services.

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital ���������������������������������� 847-5611 Essentia Health, Fargo Dept. of Psychiatry ��������������������������������������������������������800-437-4054 Sanford Health Fargo Clinic, Dept. of Psychiatry ��������������������������������������������������������800-437-4010 White Earth Chemical Dependency Outpatient Treatment ����������������������������������218-983-3216 ext. 6

Youth Ministry Providing Services Assemblies of God............................................................ 847-5213 Bakke Lutheran................................................................ 847-7073 Richwood Lutheran ......................................................... 439-6260 Lund Lutheran . ............................................................... 847-9662 Christian Fellowship......................................................... 847-3482 Community Alliance.......................................................... 847-2266 Congregational Church..................................................... 847-4609 First Baptist Church......................................................... 847-4571 Grace Lutheran Church.................................................... 847-4568 Holy Rosary Catholic Church ........................................... 847-1393 Jesus Is Real Ministries.................................................... 847-8080 Lakes Area Young Life: Peter Paulson, director................... 847-3567 Seventh Day Adventist Church.......................................... 847-8961 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ............................................ 847-5858 Trinity Lutheran Church.................................................... 847-7211 Zion Lutheran Church....................................................... 847-7630

Prevention Target A chemical free leadership program based in High School League activities. Promotes prevention programs for elementary and middle schools. Target also sponsors intramural activities including basketball and volleyball.

Advisor Angie Horner ��������������������������������������������������� 847-4491

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Your Chamber is Naturally Your Resource for...

• Business Development • Community Development • Economic Development

• Business Resources • Visitor Information • Vacation Planning

FOR MORE INFORMATION

P: 218-847-9202 1-800-542-3992 700 Summit Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

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government state

Senate Information Office: (651) 296-0504 or (888) 234-1112 (toll free) TTY (800) 627-3529 (toll free) House Information: (651) 296-2146 or (800) 657-3550 (toll free) TTY: (800) 627-3529

Sen. Rod Skoe, Dist. 2

Sen. Kent Eken, Dist. 4

235 Capitol Bldg., 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 (651) 296-4196 sen.rod.skoe@senate.mn

303 Capitol Bldg., 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 (651) 296-3205 sen.kent.eken@senate.mn

Rep. Steve Green, Dist. 2B

Rep. Paul Marquart, Dist. 4B

54000 189th Ave Clearbrook, MN 56634 (218)776-3420

2465 - 102nd Street Fosston, MN 56542 (218) 435-6401

413 State Office Bldg., 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-9918, (888) 682-7179 rep.steve.green@house.mn

3463 170th Ave. Twin Valley, MN 56584 (218) 584-8109

605 First St. NE Dilworth, MN 56529 (218) 233-9200 (home) (218) 498-2263 (work)

261 State Office Bldg., 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-6829, (800) 551-5520 rep.paul.marquart@house.mn

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government county

Administrator Jack Ingstad.............................................................................. 846-7201 Assessor Steve Carlson............................................................................ 846-7300 Attorney Gretchen Thilmony..................................................................... 847-6590 Commissioner - 1st District Larry Knutson.......................................................................218-573-3420 Commissioner - 2nd District Ben Grimsley...............................................................................847-2911 Commissioner - 3rd District John Okeson................................................................................847-6244 Commissioner - 4th District Donald Skarie..............................................................................847-8163 Commissioner - 5th District Barry Nelson................................................................................439-3275 Building/Grounds Maintenance Danny Johnson..................................................... djjohns@co.becker.mn.us Community Health Supervisor Ronda Stock................................................................................847-5628 Court Services (Probation) Jodi Kulik, probation lead agent...................................................846-7303 County Auditor-Treasurer Mary Hendrickson........................................................................846-7311 County Extension Director Deb Zak.......................................................................................846-7328 County Recorder Patty Swenson.............................................................................846-7304 County Transit Rusty D. Haskins............................................ 847-1674 or 888-847-1674 Department of Motor Vehicles Karen Woessner...........................................................................846-7308 Emergency Management Craig Fontaine.............................................................................846-7302 District Court Judges Joseph Evans...............................................................................846-7305 Jay Carlson..................................................................................846-7305

COMMISSIONER 1ST DISTRICT LARRY KNUTSON

COMMISSIONER 2ND DISTRICT BEN GRIMSLEY

District Court Administrator Janice Cossette............................................................................846-7305 Economic Development Coordinator Guy Fischer..................................................................................846-7316 Environmental Services Steve Skoog................................................................................846-7310

Highway Department Jim Olson....................................................................................847-4463 Housing Authority Jon Thomsen................................................................................846-7330 Human Services ...................................................................................................847-5628 Human Resources & Affirmative Action Director Nancy Grabanski.........................................................................846-7309 Information Technology Rick Kelsven................................................................................846-7230 Law Library Bill Wilson............................................................bpwilso@co.becker.mn.us Natural Resources Management & Parks/Recreation ............................................................................. 847-0099 or 846-2612 Safety Director Richard Goodmanson..................................................................847-7516 Sheriff Todd Glander...............................................................................847-2661 Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator Peter Mead..................................................................................846-7360 Veterans Service Officer Lauri Brooke................................................................................846-7312 Planning & Zoning ...................................................................................................846-7314

COMMISSIONER 3RD DISTRICT JOHN OKESON

COMMISSIONER 4TH DISTRICT DONALD SKARIE

COMMISSIONER 5TH DISTRICT BARRY NELSON

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Here with you Great healthcare is vital. It’s why Essentia Health keeps your care flexible, accessible and close to home.

St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic | 218.844.2347 St. Mary’s-Frazee Clinic | 218.334.7255 St. Mary’s-Lake Park Clinic | 218.238.5901 St. Mary’s-Mahnomen Clinic | 218.936.5616 St. Mary’s-Pelican Rapids Clinic | 218.863.2000 EssentiaHealth.org

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government city of detroit lakes

City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5 pm at city office | City Offices: 218-8475658

MAYOR

Matt Brenk

Jay Schurman

Jamie Marks Erickson

Dave Aune

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

ALDERMAN, AT-LARGE:

ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD:

ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD:

Dan Wenner

ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD:

ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD:

Ron Zeman

ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD:

ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD:

Marty Waller

Madalyn Sukke

Bruce Imholte

Barb Schiller

LISA L. PICHE

Keep Lake Life Easy Quick Easy installation.

Over 45 years of building docks and lifts and 15 year warranty.

Cell: 218.841.9242 llpiche@yahoo.com

Fax: 218-844-5558 www.LisaPiche.com

Aluminum Roll in Docks Aluminum Post Docks Aluminum Boat Lifts

www.portadock.com

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Detroit Lakes

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EXPERT GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS At Your Convenience The Service You Expect From Your Local Door Company

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CARRIAGE DOORS SAME DAY EMERGENCY SERVICE • 847-2129 • 1-888-847-2129 First to Serve You...Located on Tower Road

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AUDUBON The city of Audubon is located on Highway 10 approximately 40 miles east of Fargo, ND, and 210 miles northwest of Minneapolis, MN. Situated in the southwest corner of Becker County, it developed as a result of the 1871 expansion of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Audubon was established as a community in 1873; it was settled mainly by farmers of Scandinavian descent.

The town was named after the great American naturalist and artist, James A. Audubon. During an early tour of the “Audubon’’ branch of the NP line, a passenger, Audubon’s niece, commented on the beauty of the lily-covered prairie and asked that if a railroad station were ever built there, that it be named after her uncle. While searching for a township name, the Audubon name suggestion seemed to stick, and on Jan. 2, 1881, it became the official town name.

Today, Audubon is home to not only Lake Park-Audubon Elementary School, but also Team Industries and other industries, as well as the Orton’s convenience store, Aurochs Veterinary Service, JCS Cabinetry & Design and Country Wood Products.

Audubon also maintains a post office, a co-op elevator, a municipal liquor store, a bank (Bell State Bank & Trust of Audubon), a meat market (Audubon Meat Inc.), and the Zephyr Supper Club.

Population: 519 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Mon. of each month, 7 pm, city hall Mayor: Brad Grant Clerk-Treasurer: Jessica Wiedenmeyer, 439-6582 Utility Billing Clerk: Anessa Strehlow Council Members: Jason Leucuta, Carol Bergerson, Tony Gordon, Tiffany Holm Assessor: Lowell Skoog Police Chief: Eric Hegna, 4396100 City Attorney: Charles Ramstad Water/Maintenance Supervisor: James Bergeson, 439-6572 Fire Chief: Darcy Savig, 439-4911

Audubon’s volunteer fire department provides service for Audubon City and the townships of Lake Eunice, Audubon and a portion of Hamden Township.

Audubon Rescue: Don Holm, President Audubon Rescue serves the same area as the fire department.

CALLAWAY Callaway is located about 12 miles north of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59, approximately 45 air miles east of Fargo. It’s situated in Becker’s northwest corner, along the Soo Line Railroad’s “Glenwood route’’ — a section of track between Winnipeg and Minneapolis. The small farming communities of Richwood and Westbury lie within a 5 mile radius of Callaway.

As the Soo Line pushed northward in 1903, the Callaway community developed. Callaway’s rich farmland attracted many early Scandinavian settlers who were interested in farming its fertile tracts of land.

Today, agriculture remains Callaway’s main economic resource.

Besides its own community center, Callaway is also home to Beautiful Savior Lutheran and Assumption Catholic churches, a volunteer fire department, Lions Club, Community Council, post office, municipal liquor store, Native Harvest, Noah’s Insurance, On the Go Convenience Store, Tungesvick Service Station, Cenex Harvest States elevator and Anderson Ag Services.

Population: 234 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 pm at City Hall.

Mayor: Gretchen Stalboerger Clerk-Treasurer: Shelly Dillon, 3754691 Police Chief: Tim Haverkamp Public Works Director: Matt Dillon Assessor: Janis Golkowski Council Members: Cliff Bryngelson, Emily Annette, Charles Loreth, Dale Boyer Volunteer Fire Chief: Keith Heinlein

DETROIT LAKES Detroit Lakes was originally home of the Sioux, until the Chippewa pushed them westward.

During the mid 1800s, Detroit Lakes was a favorite resting place for travelers of the Red River Oxcart Trail, a 400 mile path from Winnipeg to St. Paul. For many years, the resting place was called “Ga-ia-wa-wan-gag’’ : a Chippewa name meaning, “Lake in which there is a crossing in a sandy place.’’

Settlers, having trouble pronouncing that name, preferred a traveling French priest’s description of the sandy place; he called it “Detroit,’’ using the French word for sand bar. The name stuck. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Detroit Lakes had an estimated population of 8,569 residents.

Today, Detroit Lakes is an important agricultural area; it is also the center of a thriving “412 Lakes’’ tourism district. Besides providing a strong educational system for its residents, Detroit Lakes is home to many different churches, industrial parks and a variety of retail businesses.

Detroit Lakes service organizations include: American Legion

(and Auxiliary), Eagles, Jaycees, Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, Rotary, VFW (and Auxiliary) and Women of Today.

Population: 8,569 (2010 Census) Mayor: Matt Brenk Aldermen, first ward: Dan Wenner & Ron Zeman Aldermen, second ward: Jamie Marks Erickson & Dave Aune Aldermen, third ward: Jay Schurman & Marty Waller Aldermen, at-large: Madalyn Sukke, Barb Schiller and Bruce Imholte City Government Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5 pm at city office Police Chief: Tim Eggebraaten Fire Chief: Scott Flynn City Administrator: Robert Louiseau, 847-5658 City Clerk: Glori French Finance Officer: Pam Slifka Attorney: Charles Ramstad Community Development Director: Larry Remmen Building Official: Dave Neisen Public Works Director: Brad Green Assessor: Lowell Skoog (res.) and Loren Tolkkinen (com.)

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Population: 1,350 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Monday of month at Fire Hall, 6 pm Mayor: Hank Ludtke City Administrator: Jonathan Smith, 334-4991; deputy clerk, Marian Estenson Council Members: Donna Ouart, Ken Miosek, Bonnie Julius and David Jopp Assessor: Janis Golkowski Attorney: Charles Ramstad Police Chief: Michael Johnson Public Works: Larry Stephenson, superintendent Building Inspector: Sidney Fossan Rescue Squad: Mark Flemmer, president Fire Chief: Regi Ueke Volunteer fire department provides service to the city of Frazee and five townships: Burlington, Silver Leaf, 1/2 Height-of-Land (Becker), Hobart and Gorman Townships in Otter Tail County.

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OGEMA Ogema is located on Becker County’s northern most boundary on Minnesota Highway 59. It’s approximately 21 miles due north of Detroit Lakes. Ogema was founded in 1906, nearly 40 years after the establishment of the surrounding White Earth Reservation; its name, however, means “Chief’’ in the Chippewa language. The town developed as the result of the Soo Line’s northward expansion.

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Population: 783 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at City Center, 7 pm Mayor: Aaron Wittnebel Clerk-Treasurer: Lonnie Neuner, 238-5532; Carla Nelson, deputy clerk Council Members: Amy Degerstrom, John Anderson, Keith Zachariason, Dan Aune Assessor: Lowell Skoog Police Chief: Jay Nelson Utilities: Don Qualley, supt.

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Although the lake was lost forever, the railroad stimulated Lake Park’s growth as settlers took advantage of its easy transportation to the region.

Today, Lake Park is home to many area businesses. Besides a health clinic, community cooperative, drug store, hair salons, grocery store, laundromat, municipal liquor store, bank, city center, and public pool, the Lake Park community includes a variety of churches, including St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lake Park Lutheran Church, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Parish and Eskjo Lutheran Church. The community also boasts three gas stations and a Lake Agassiz Regional Library LINK site. It is also home to Lake Park-Audubon High School.

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FRAZEE The city of Frazee is located at the junction of Highway 10 and Minnesota State Highway 87, approximately in the center of Becker County’s southernmost border; it is approximately 10 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes; 55 miles east of Fargo, and 195 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

Frazee was settled in 1868, earning it the distinction of being the first area settled in Becker County. When the Hobart Depot and Weymouth Hotel moved to Frazee in 1874, the city of Frazee developed quickly. (It was said the food at the Weymouth was so good, that the NP Line scheduled regular stops to partake in its culinary delights.)

The combination of the depot, a lucrative flour mill, and a booming logging industry, Frazee was Becker County’s largest city until the logging “boom’’ fizzled out at the turn of the century. At its peak, however, Frazee’s population climbed a little over 2000 in the late 1880s.

Today, Frazee is home to many businesses. Daggett Trucking, the Frazee Municipal Liquor Store, Frazee Event Center, Ketter’s Meat Market, and O.K. Lumber are just a few examples of Frazee’s thriving busi-

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Today, Ogema is home to a municipal liquor store, a community hall, a bank, beauty salon and M & W Foods.

The community also has a post office, elementary school (Waubun-OgemaWhite Earth), Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the White Earth Initiative office building.

Population: 184 (2010 Census) City Government Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month after first Monday, 7 pm at Fire Hall.

Mayor: Don Morrison City Clerk: 218-983-3484 pr 3515 Treasurer: Dan Rousu Assessor: Shelly Dillon Council Members: Susan Baker, James Dassinger Fire Chief: Joe McArthur Police Chief: Tim Haverkamp OSAGE Osage is located on Hwy. 34 approximately 31 miles east of Detroit Lakes and 8 miles west of Park Rapids. It is located in the center of Becker County’s western border, with the Smoky Hills State Forest providing its backyard.

Today, Osage is governed by a town board and its school age children are bussed to the Park Rapids School District. Osage is located within Osage Township and maintains a grocery store (Osage Country Market), community center and post office.

PONSFORD Ponsford is located on Becker County’s eastern boarder at the intersection of County Road 129 and a small section of Minnesota Highway 225. Ponsford is a rich farm ing community, maintaining a post office, trading post, and hardware store. Service organizations include: Northern Lights 4-H Club, a volunteer fire department (Carsonville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department), and the Helping Hand Club — a local organization devoted to helping the area’s poor and needy. Established in 1944, the organization is still going strong, “Doing unto others, as we would have others do unto us.’’

TWO INLETS Two Inlets is located on Becker County’s eastern border. Nestled quietly in Becker’s forest district, it is approximately 10 miles north of Osage and 12 miles northeast of Ponsford on County Road 44.

The Two Inlets area was once a center of the thriving 1880s logging boom. Today, Two Inlets maintains a resort, sawmill, country store, Catholic church and town hall.

WHITE EARTH The community of White Earth is located within the White Earth Indian Reservation. It is located approximately 22 miles north of Detroit Lakes at the intersection of County Road 23 and Minnesota Hwy. 224. The village of White Earth is governed by a community council. The council members are elected for two year terms and help facilitate community projects through fund raising efforts. White Earth village also maintains its own post office and ambulance service.

WOLF LAKE Wolf Lake is located about three miles north of State Highway 87, in the corner of the Smoky Hills State Forest. Detroit Lakes is 32 miles due west of the village which was settled mainly as a logging camp site. After the great forests of Minnesota had been exploited by big lumbering companies, Wolf Lake turned to farming. Today, Wolf Lake maintains many organizations including: VFW, VFW Auxiliary, Lions Club, and Wolf Pack Baseball Club as well as Wolf Pack Snowmobile Club, Wolf Lake Shooting Club and Wolf Sportsmen’s Club.

Businesses include the Lakes Area Cooperative, Ray’s Repair and the Wolf Lake Municipal Liquor Store.

Treasurer: Peggy Keranen Assessor: Lowell Skoog Liquor Store Manager: Naomi Maki Fire Chief: Dale Hillukka

OUTLYING COMMUNITIES HITTERDAL, located in Clay County, was incorporated as a village on April 1, 1918, and separated from the townships on May 3, 1919. It is named for a valley and lake in southern Norway.

Among the first settlers were several people named Hitterdal. The town was named for Bendt O. Hitterdal, the original town proprietor. The post office began in 1887; M. J. Solum built a hardware and implement store on the first lot after the townsite was platted in 1896.

ULEN, also located in Clay County, was named in honor of Ole Ulen, its first settler. The city of Ulen was established on part of his homestead and was incorporated as a village on Nov. 12, 1896. The post office was established in 1884.

WAUBUN, a city in Mahnomen County, has an Ojibwe name, meaning “the east,” “the morning,” and “the twilight of dawn.” It is spelled waban in Baraga’s Dictionary, and wabun

by Longfellow in The Song of Hiawatha, with definition as the east wind. The city was incorporated as a village on Dec. 18, 1907. When the Soo Line built through the county in 1903-4, the general manager, Pennington, and his chief engineer, Thomas

Green, named the stations as they moved the line north; all towns on the reservation had to have Indian names. The post office for this community was established in 1905 as Bement, changing to Waubun in 1906.

PERHAM, located in Otter Tail County, is named after Josiah Perham, the first President of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The railroad arrived in Otter Tail County in 1871. A mercantile store was erected on the north side of the tracks the next year and Perham has been prospering ever since.

Perham currently boasts of a stateof-the-art community fitness and recreation center; a 27-hole, championship golf course. It is also the center for surrounding agriculture and tourism.

VERGAS, located in Otter Tail County, is known as the “Home of the Loon,” the Minnesota State Bird. There is a giant 20 foot replica of the State Bird erected on the shore of Long Lake, in the center of City Park, which is also home to a public beach and picnic area. There are 25 lakes within a five-mile radius of Vergas. The community’s present name comes from one of four in the “V” series used to designate Soo Line sleeping cars that traveled between Minneapolis and Winnipeg. The post office began as Candor in 1904, the railroad station was Vergas, and the townsite was Altona, all names changing to Vergas in 1903. The community has a well-known bar and grill, a café, grocery store and a supper club just outside of town.

Population: 57 (2010 Census) Mayor: Terry Hoehle City Council: Tyrone Aho, Nathaniel Aho and Brian Keranen Clerk: Lori Laine, 538-6528

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Elections for most townships in Becker County will be held March 10, 2015.

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ATLANTA TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Kyle W. Jaster Clerk: Tyra Loegering, 701-367-2164 Supervisors: Beau Jacobson, Michael Splonskowski Treasurer: Kathy Hamre

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CALLAWAY TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Roger Winter Clerk: Sharon Winter, 375-3704 Supervisors: Dennis Schouviller, William Gunderman Treasurer: Florence Weber

CUBA TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Gary Villiard Clerk: Wesley Torgerson, 238-6628 Supervisors: Steve Mattson, Dean Iverson Treasurer: Alvina Torgerson

AUDUBON TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Sean Felker Clerk: Becky Schouviller Felker, 439-6525 Supervisors: Keven Lefebvre, Richard Ellsworth Treasurer: Kim Ellsworth

CARSONVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lori Laine Chairman: Steve Pachel Clerk: Helen Drewes, 255-1227 Supervisors: Michael Branstrom, James Kovala Treasurer: Kathy Pachel

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP Assessor: Janis Golkowski Chairman: David Green Clerk: Jennifer Beck, 334-3002 Supervisors: Richard Billett, John Hodgson

CORMORANT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Steve Sorenson Clerk: Claudia Hanson, 532-3644 Supervisors: Timothy Erickson, Sherwood Olson

DETROIT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Eugene Pavelko Clerk: Barbara Schmidt, 846-9333 Supervisors: Kevin Olson and John Skarie Treasurer: Charles Jost EAGLE VIEW TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Patrick Holzem Clerk: Mary Turner, 734-2339

Supervisors: Susan Pinske, Thomas Pearson Treasurer: Beverly Motschenbacher ERIE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Janis Golkowski Chairman: Gary Kolsrud Clerk: Barb Moser, 847-6971 Supervisors: James Thompson, JoAnn Splonskowski Treasurer: Mary Schermerhorn EVERGREEN TOWNSHIP Assessor: Kevin Pietila Chairman: Tom Ulschmid Clerk: Rana Holmer, 841-4333 Supervisors: Todd Holmer, Steven Wilkowski Jr. Treasurer: Betty Janke FOREST TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Tim Holzkamm

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HAMDEN TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Albin Warling Clerk: Caroline Strom, 849-5154 Supervisors: Edward Strom, Todd Andresen Treasurer: Marlene Dahlberg HEIGHT OF LAND TOWNSHIP Assessor: Joyce Holm Chairman: John King Clerk: Kathy Stenger, 847-8800 Supervisors: Jona Jacobson, Craig Hall Treasurer: Nancy Stenger HOLMESVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: David Palm Clerk: Carolyn Kohler, 847-8824 Supervisors: Peter Randolph, Thomas Holweger Treasurer: Alicia Kemper

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LAKE PARK TOWNSHIP Assessor: Irene Johnson Chairman: Matthew Bjerke Clerk: Dale Binde, 532-7273 Supervisors: Bernard Rosman, Bradley Lindstrom Treasurer: Monique Anderson

PINE POINT TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Todd Yliniemi Clerk: Gertrude Maninga, 573-3825 Supervisors: Daniel Yliniemi, Paul Tretbar Treasurer: Hilma Tretbar

RUNEBERG TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Robert Christiansen Clerk: Kristine Spadgenske, 564-4249 Supervisors: Philip Ylitalo, Mark Spadgenske Treasurer: Ray Skaro

LAKE VIEW TOWNSHIP Assessor: Loren Tolkkinen Chairman: Ken Shroyer Clerk: Esther Bromander, 847-5117 Supervisors: Don Goetz, Bill Jordan Treasurer: Joanne Stenseth

RICEVILLE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Wilhelm Walther Clerk: Kim Frederick, 515-250-7412 Supervisors: Jerrod Jirava, Thomas Bergren Treasurer: Bonnie Osten

SAVANNAH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Gene Weiss Deputy Clerk: Samantha Weiss, 732-7299 Supervisors: Vern Scholz, Kevin Haroldson Treasurer: Michael Thelen

MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Ronald Christiensen Clerk: Julia Miller, 473-2440 Supervisors: Marvin Warren, Jeffrey Leff Treasurer: Eva Brakefield

RICHWOOD TOWNSHIP Assessor: Kevin Pietila Chairman: Jerome Wamre Clerk: Richard Zurn, 847-8788 Supervisors: Duane Leegard, William McCaslin Treasurer: Lowell Jorgenson

SHELL LAKE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Allen Chirpich Clerk: Melanie Pihlaja, 573-2241 Supervisors: Wesley Hall, Larry Luckason Treasurer: Aune Longfors

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GREEN VALLEY TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Aaron Skaro Clerk: Amy Vinge, 366-1271 Supervisors: Burt Hill, Lowell Skoog Treasurer: Renee Hill

OSAGE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lowell Skoog Chairman: Don Nilson Clerk: Margo Boyd, 573-3803 Supervisors: Arthur Yliniemi, Ken Tretbar Treasurer: Francis Augustson

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SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: James Jirava Clerk: Mitchell Ballard, 983-3339 Supervisors: Vance Jirava, Robert Haverkamp Treasurer: Ronald Safar SPRUCE GROVE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Dennis Rader Clerk: Dale Huwe, 346-3849 Supervisors: Arlen Huwe, Andrew Kerranen Treasurer: Rita Hendrickson SUGAR BUSH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Kevin Pietila Chairman: Matt Veronen Clerk: Janice Chilton, 983-3485 Supervisors: James Davidson, Ronald Jenson Treasurer: Karen Klarer TOAD LAKE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Donald Wurst

Clerk: Gina Aho, 841-2653 Supervisor: John Zick, James Yliniemi Treasurer: George Zick TWO INLETS TOWNSHIP Assessor: Lisa Marschall Chairman: Dennis Wright Clerk: Adeline Retz, 732-3941 Supervisors: Glen Wolters, Roxanne Eischens Treasurer: Katherine Kueber WALWORTH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Shelly Dillon Chairman: Justin Klemetson Clerk: Michael Lockhart 596-8500 Supervisors: Warren Seykora, Randy Moore Treasurer: Robert Bromander WHITE EARTH TOWNSHIP Assessor: Joyce Holm Chairman: Russell Kent Clerk: Karen Lefebvre, 983-3128 Supervisors: Richard Jasken, Douglas Fabre Treasurer: Sherry Zima WOLF LAKE TOWNSHIP Assessor: Ginger Woodrum Chairman: Harry Aho Clerk: Jan Jackola, 538-6788 Supervisors: David Feldt, Roger Boyce Treasurer: Paul Ramsay

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Detroit Lakes Independent School District 22:

Administration Offices • 847-9271 Superintendent: Douglas Froke • Business Manager: Ryan Tangen Education Director: Renee Kerzman School Board: David Langworthy, Dr. Thomas Seaworth, Kylie Johnson, Brenda Muckenhirn, Ladd Lyngaas, Jackie Buboltz Roosevelt Elementary (K-5)................................. 847-1106 Principal: Trisha Mariotti Rossman Elementary (K-5).................................. 847-9268 Principal: Sandy Nelson Detroit Lakes Middle School (6-8)....................... 847-9228 Principal: Mike Suckert • Assistant Principal: Justin Hegg Detroit Lakes High School (9-12)......................... 847-4491 Principal: Darren Wolf • Assistant Principal: Justin Messer Activities Director: Dr. Mitch McLeod Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center (ages 15-21)...... 844-5687 Principal: Peter Lundin Adventist Christian School (K-8)......................... 846-9764 Principal/Head Teacher: Sandy Daniels Faith Christian School (Pre-K-6)........................... 847-7375 Principal/Administrator: Anita Thorson Holy Rosary School (Pre-K-8)............................... 847-5306 Superintendent: Monsignor Tim McGee • Principal: Mike Connell Laker Prep Preschool & Early Childhood Center........ 844-5600 Lead Teacher: Mary Rotter • Teacher Assistant: Bridget Johnson

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Frazee-Vergas Independent School District 23:

Administration Offices....................................... 334-3181 Superintendent: Terry Karger • Business Manager: Pam Pontius School Board: Matt Bauer, Steve Jepson, Jim Nelson, Tammie Nunn, Don Trieglaff, Burl Buhr, Stacy Cruz, Darrin Ovsak Elementary (K-6)................................................ 334-3911 Principal: Travis Nagel Junior/Senior High (7-12).................................... 334-2981 Principal (7-12): Rob Nudell • Activities Director: Nick Courneya

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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Independent School District 435:

Administration Offices....................................... 473-6171 Superintendent: Lisa Weber School Board: Allan Haugo, John Zima, Joe McArthur, Mark Rothschadl, Stacy Bly, Christie Haverkamp, Jon Syverson Elementary (grades K-4, Ogema)............................ 473-6174 Principal: Laurie Johnson Secondary (grades 5-12, Waubum).......................... 473-6173 Principal: Eric Martinez • Dean of Students/Athletic Director: Tim Spaeth Lake Park-Audubon High School

Lake Park-Audubon Independent School District 2889:

Administration Offices • 238-5914 Superintendent: Dale Hogie • Business Manager: Susan Johnson School Board: Vicki Grondahl, David O’Connell, Sean Degerstrom, Rich Veit, Darrel Pederson, Bryan Anderson, Cara Bjerken Elementary (K-6)................................................ 439-3301 Principal: Sam Skaaland Secondary (7-12)................................................ 238-5916 Principal: Kevin Ricke Waubun High School

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Minnesota State Community & Technical College-Detroit Lakes

The Detroit Lakes campus of Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State-Detroit Lakes campus) is part of a four-campus college.

The campus is located on Highway 34 East in Detroit Lakes. M StateDetroit Lakes campus offers a broad-based selection of program majors including accounting, architectural technology, business entrepreneurship, civil engineering technology, computer network security, marine engine technology, nursing, power sports technology, radiologic technology and web development as well as a variety of online offerings.

Start your bachelor’s degree at M State. Complete the first two-years of your bachelor’s degree by earning a University Transfer degree at any of the Minnesota State Community and Technical College campuses or online through eCampus.

M State offers diploma, Associate in Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Fine Arts degrees. Learn more about areas of interest and customize your educational plan with an advisor.

One of the unique features at M State-Detroit Lakes is its Business & Entrepreneurial Services (BES), which offers resources, workshops & affordable incubator office space for start-up businesses on campus and in surrounding communities.

M State has taken the initiative to establish a number of cooperative

agreements (curriculum articulations) with four-year colleges within and outside of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system for students who wish to continue their education toward a four-year degree. (More information is available online at www.minnesota.edu.)

M State-DL offers a full-time Day Care Center for students with children, as well as on-campus food service and a bookstore. Minnesota State Community & Technical College is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) system, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Prospective students are invited to visit the campus by requesting a campus tour online at www.minnesota.edu, or by calling 218-846-3700 or 800-492-4838 (toll free).

A complete, up-to-date course schedule is also available online.

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ing, community health fair and more. Over 65 classes and activities, plus more than 300 online classes, are available.

Detroit Lakes Community Education

Lincoln Education Center • 204 Willow St. E. (Located at the corner of Lincoln and Willow streets, Detroit Lakes) 847-4418 • Fax 847-9794 E-mail: comed@detlakes.k12.mn.us Web site: www.dlcommunityed.com and www.dlschools.net Community Education Coordinator: Annmarie Lacher (ext. 6101 or alacher@detlakes.k12.mn.us) Secretary: Carrie Cornwell (ext. 6102 or ccornwell@detlakes.k12.mn.us) Community Education offers opportunities for individuals to take classes in the area of arts and crafts, personal interest, safety courses, youth enrichment, driver’s education and more.

Early Childhood Family Education/School Readiness Karrie Schultz, Coordinator • 334-3181 ext. 4101 Please call us to register for an upcoming Early Childhood Family Education or School Readiness class or if you have any questions on what we offer.

GED, Adult Basic Education Classes offered in English as a Second Langage, basic skills, GED preparation and testing, college preparation, career planning, life skills and computer skills. Call 334-3181 for more information.

Lake Park-Audubon Community Education

611 Vigen Lane • P.O. Box 479, Lake Park MN 56554 238-5914 ext. 2091 • E-mail: communityed@lpa.k12.mn.us Website: www.lakeparkaudubon.com/community-ed

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) & School Readiness ECFE is a program for all families with children ages 0-5. Our purpose is to help parents provide the best possible environment for your child’s learning and growth, because you are your child’s first and most important teachers. Our programs have no income or special needs guidelines and all families are encouraged to participate.

Preschool (school readiness) classes are available to children who reside in the Detroit Lakes School District who will be 3-5 years of age

by September 1, 2014. Children enrolled in the program grow through pre-reading and pre-math activities, art, music, imaginative play and school readiness experiences like.

Administrative Assistant: Becky Johns “Learning for all ages and interests,” with adult offerings including vocational and enrichment classes, parenting and childcare, computers, GED and ABE, and kids’ classes in snowmobile safety, crafting, baking and more.

The school also offers an After School Enrichment Program from 3 to 6 p.m. on school days, on a drop-in basis. Participants receive a healthy snack, help with homework, have time for outside play, and do craft and art projects.

Adult Basic Education & GED Preparation ABE is for anyone, ages 16 and older who wish to receive free help with basic skills, GED preparation, English as a Second Language and citizenship classes, life and work skills, or just brushing up on their reading and math skills. Currently housed at Minnesota State Community & Technical College-Detroit Lakes, 900 Highway 34 East, Room E103.

Phone: 218-844-5760.

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Coordinator: Ann Braseth Programs for parents and children from birth through kindergarten age; classes run from the second full week in September through the third week in May.

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Bingo

Monday and Thursday: Detroit Lakes VFW, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 Noon; Phone 847-9460.

Sunday: American Legion, Lake Park, 7 p.m., 238-5577. .Tuesday and Friday: Bar Bingo, Eagles, Detroit Lakes, 5:30 p.m., 8475267.

Saturday: Bar Bingo, Eagles, Detroit Lakes, 2:30 p.m., 847-5267.

Friday-Monday: Golden Eagle Bingo Lodge, Mahnomen (35 miles north of Detroit Lakes), Doors open 5:15 p.m., Warm-Up games 6:15 p.m., Early Bird 6:30 p.m., Regular Session starts 7 p.m. 218-935-5385.

Casino

Shooting Star Casino: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Blackjack tables, lounge with entertainment, 3 restaurants, meeting rooms, Cabaret, American Indian Museum, gift shop, RV park, luxury hotel. 35 miles north of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59 at Mahnomen. 935-2701.

is free. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Saturdays during the winter). Located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Front Street (714 Summit Ave.), across the parking lot from the community center). Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Contact: Amy Degerstrom, executive director, 218-847-2938. Website: beckercountyhistory.org.

Culture/Arts

Winter Sports/Biking/Hiking

The Historic Holmes Theatre, located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, has a variety of shows to offer during its fall/winter and spring/summer seasons as well as engaging in various arts outreach projects in the community. Call 844-SHOW for a list of upcoming events as well as ticket and seating information. Theat45 memberships also available.

Health/Fitness

Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center: Located at 826 Summit Ave. Facilities include aquatic/fitness, theater/cultural, childcare and senior nutrition centers, as well as a 2-story indoor kids’ playground that is one of the largest in the state. Memberships available. Call 844-4221 for more information.

Anytime Fitness: 1647 Hwy. 10 West, Detroit Lakes, 844-5656. Stateof-the-art cardio and strength equipment, certified personal training, hot tub, pool, sauna, year-round tanning, showers and changing rooms, with 24-hour member only access. Dance fitness and boot camp classes offered.

Library

Detroit Lakes Public Library: Open daily at 10 a.m., Mon. through Sat. Closing times: Monday-Wednesday 9pm; Thursday-Friday 6pm; Sat. 4pm; Closed Sunday and holidays. Story Hour for Preschoolers every Thursday and Saturday at 10:30am. Located at 1000 Washington Avenue. Phone 847-2168.

Museum

Becker County Museum: Where the present meets the past. Admission

Wildlife Refuges Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District: This U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office manages more than 50,000 acres of wetland and prairie habitat on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) and easements in Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Norman and Polk counties. These diverse prairie and wooded areas provide habitat for more than 280 bird species. Walk into the 1,372-acre Helliksen Prairie WPA in northwestern Becker County and experience the sights and sounds of a virgin tallgrass native prairie that is teeming with wetlands, wildlife and wildflowers. Hike the 1.5-mile Prairie Marsh Trail at the Headquarters WPA just north of Detroit Lakes and look for white-tailed deer, numerous migratory birds and other wildlife. Active osprey nests can be seen from the hiking trail. The trail is open during daylight hours for hiking and cross country skiing. The Wetland Management District Office is located one mile north of Detroit Lakes on North Tower Road. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 218-847-4431; TTY: 800-8778339. For more information, check out the web site at www.fws.gov/refuge/

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Detroit Mountain Recreation Area: Detroit Lakes’ newest year-round recreation destination includes a terrain park, tubing hill with warming house, 4.5 miles of cross country skiing trails, 6-8 miles of snow shoeing trails and 17 downhill skiing runs as well as skiing and snowboarding lessons, a ski lodge with rental shop, bar/restaurant and souvenir shop, and even a volunteer Ski Patrol to watch over visitors and provide aid as necessary. In the spring, summer and fall, the Mountain is open for mountain biking and hiking as well. Info: 218-844-SNOW or www.detroitmountain.com.

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Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge: Wetlands and native grasslands are being restored. Excellent viewing of waterfowl and birds of prey.

Many interesting and unusual shore and marsh birds are nesting on the Refuge or can be seen during their migration period May-Nov. Best viewing in early morning and evening. Visitors will find new trails and overlook on interconnected wetlands. Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/hamdenslough Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge: Scheduled to reopen in the spring of 2014, Tamarac’s newly-renovated, “green” visitor center near the intersection of Cty. Rds. 26 and 29 features an exhibit area, bookstore and more.

Also, public facilities include boat accesses, hunting areas, hiking trails and a self-guiding auto tour. Opening in 2014: The Discovery Education Center. Located 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes at the junction of Becker County highways 26 & 29. Contact: Neil Powers, manager, 218-847-2641.

Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/tamarac

SUMMER ATTRACTIONS Amusement Parks Go-Putt-N-Bump Amusement Park: “Brighten your day.” Welcome to the family fun center, guaranteed to make the old younger and the young older. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Located 1-1/2 miles south on Highway 59. Phone 847-7083.

Antiques

SuLaine’s Antique Mall & Collectibles: Located at 603 Hwy. 10 East, Detroit Lakes. Phone 844-6830. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (approximately); Sundays noon-5 p.m.

Buggy Wheel Antiques: Located 8 miles west of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10 on the south side of the road. Phone 439-6980. Hours: Open May-Sept., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Cottage Posch: Located in Cormorant Village. Open May 1 through Labor Day. Hours: Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 850-8131.

North & South Antiques: Two miles south of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 59, then 7.4 miles west on Cty. Rd. 6, then 1/2 mi. north on Black Hawk Road. Hours: Open May 15-Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.Sat. as well as holidays and holiday weekends. Open year-round by chance or appt. 439-3099.

Baseball

Detroit Lakes Angels Amateur Baseball Team: The team is composed of seasoned baseball veterans and young prospects, ranging in age from 18-35. Many players have college-level baseball experience.

Detroit Lakes Legion Baseball: Youth baseball team. Good clean entertainment several evenings a week at Washington Park. This complex is one of the finest places to spend an evening and enjoy good family entertainment. This park also hosts the Babe Ruth teams.

Biking

Paved bike path located between West Lake Drive (by the Voyageur Bowling Lanes) and Dunton Locks County Park.

Paintball

Foxhole II: Open by appointment; full rental, speed ball and wood courses. Located one mile east of Audubon on Hwy 10, three miles south on County Road 15 and 1 mile east on 165th Street. Contact: Ralph Bo Huntley, 439-3294 or 849-2046.

Parks/Recreation

City parks: Playgrounds, rental games, shuffleboard, table tennis, basketball, tennis, softball, disc golf, etc. Recreation building at Washington Park. 846-7113 or the Community Ed Office at 847-4418.

County parks: Dunton Locks: One of the finest county parks in the area. Excellent hiking and mountain bike trails. Two covered shelters,

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one with kitchen facilities. Next to the DNR Fish Hatchery. Active Tram operating weekends that transports boats, personal watercraft and pontoons from Muskrat Lake to Lake Sallie. Located 2-1/2 miles south on Hwy. 59.

Sucker Creek Preserve: A 64.24-acre nature preserve located on the south side of Big Detroit Lake, along Sucker Creek, this facility includes an amphitheater, 2,700-foot handicapped accessible, paved walking trail and interpretive signs to guide visitors through the park’s plant and animal life, archaeology, geology and more.

BJ’s Barbecue Shack: Course is located on the restaurant grounds, 15857 US Hwy 59 South, Detroit Lakes. Open seasonally. Info: 847-7427.

Music Festivals/Concert Series

Area fishing opportunities: 412 beautiful lakes within a 25 mile radius of Detroit Lakes. Also, fish off the fishing pier on West Lake Drive or the fish hatchery on Lake Sallie.

Guide service is also available. Call 847-1089 (Brad Laabs).

WE Fest: WE Fest, which will celebrate its 33rd anniversary on Aug. 6-8, 2015, is firmly established as one of the nation’s largest country music and camping festivals. This year’s headliners include Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts along with Hank Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Big & Rich and Colt Ford. Located at Soo Pass Ranch south of Detroit Lakes. Phone: 800-493-3378 (toll free) or 847-1681. Website: www.wefest. com Tuesdays in the Park: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., June through August, Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell. Free admission; lawn seating.

Hosted by the Historic Holmes Theatre. Call 218-844-7469 for more information.

Flea Markets

Scuba Diving

Fishing/Guide Service

Shady Hollow Flea Market: Open Memorial weekend and Sundays through mid-September, also Memorial Day, July 4, WE Fest Saturday and Labor Day. Located 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59.

Free admission; handicap accessible parking available. Contact: Chad Stenerson, 602-809-6661. Website: shadyhollowfleamarket.com

Golf Courses

Detroit Country Club: 36 holes including an executive 18 hole course. Open to the public. Five miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59 between lakes Melissa and Sallie. Phone 847-5790 (Lake View Course 847-8942).

Forest Hills Golf Club: 18 hole regulation length course.

Clubhouse with pro shop. Full-service restaurant and bar overlooking the challenging 18th hole. Three miles west on Highway 10. 4396400.

Frazee Golf Course: 9 hole course. Two miles from the Highway 10 overpass through Frazee on Highway 87. Cart rentals. 334-3831.

Lakeview Golf Course: 24962 Co. Hwy. 22, Detroit Lakes. 8478942.

Ironman Golf Course: 9 hole, par three course including a large driving range. E-Z-Go golf cars and rental clubs available. Located 3 miles north on Richwood Road (Cty. Rd. 21) on Floyd Lake. 8475592.

Maple Hills Golf Course: 9 hole, par 36 course. Rental clubs and carts are also available. Four miles east of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10. 847-9532.

Wildflower Golf Course: 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole guest executive course will challenge all levels of golfers. Located at Fair Hills Resort — 9 miles south on Highway 59 and 3 miles west on County 20. Phone 439-3357 or 532-3357.

Tri-State Diving: Scuba diving is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. Complete line of rental gear, 5,000 psi air station, equipment sales and service, guided dive trips to area lakes and classes for all levels of experience. Come explore our Minnesota lakes and see what we have to offer. Located 3 miles north on Richwood Road to Little Floyd Lake Road, then east 1.7 miles. 847-4868.

Softball

Detroit Lakes hosts several softball tournaments during the summer — both men’s and women’s. Stop out and watch at one of the many beautiful softball diamonds located in the softball complex in Snappy Park.

Swimming

Two public beaches, one by the Pavilion and one by the American Legion Club. Public beach between the two areas also.

Indoor swimming facilities also available at the BTD Aquatics Center, located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, 826 Summit Ave. Call 844-4221 for more info.

Tennis

Fourteen lighted courts near the Sr. High, Middle School and the City Park in Detroit Lakes.

The Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center Fieldhouse also offers year-round tennis facilities. Call 844-4221 for reservations.

Theme Parks

Summerhill Farms: Explore our eight specialty shops overflowing with gift items, women’s apparel, sweatshirts and t-shirts, unique home accessories, toys, garden accessories, gourmet foods, wine and more. Enjoy lunch at Summerhill Farm’s Sun Porch Restaurant.

Experience our cozy country charm while enjoying fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts; daily specials, wine, beer and espresso are also served. Open mid-May through mid-September. Shop hours Horseback Riding Toad Mountain Ranch: Located in the Smokey Hills of northwest are 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Minnesota, Toad Mountain Ranch is an equestrian paradise set in the Sunday. Restaurant lunch hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through pristine and unspoiled Minnesota heartland. This private 700 acre Sunday; dinner served Friday-Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Located 7 ranch is a fantastic getaway for horse lovers of all ages and abilities. miles north of Park Rapids on Highway 71. Phone: 218-732-3865; Web site: www.summerhill-farm.com; e-mail: info@summerhill-farm.

Phone 846-1020.

Timberline Ranch: Trail rides seven days a week, Memorial Day com. weekend (or earlier, weather permitting) through Labor Day. Ride time Tubing approximately one hour. Also includes a gift shop on site (gift certifi- Charlie’s Ottertail Tubing: Everything is happening right on the river! cates available). Call for reservations. Phone 847-3886.

Seven miles east of Detroit Lakes on Hwy. 34, free shuttle and parking with tube rental, picnicking and tailgating available. Open daily through Mini Golf Go-Putt-N-Bump: Try this challenging, 18 hole mini-golf course. You will summer. 847-3258. play over two 42-foot arched bridges. 1-1/2 miles south on Highway 59. K & K River Tubing: Tube down the Ottertail with a whole group of friends and flow with the current as you wind along the river’s path. Tube 847-7083.

Rock’n Waters: Extreme mini-golf, located at Forest Hills Golf Club & rentals available. Located 7 miles east of Detroit Lakes on Highway 34.

Resort, three and a half miles west of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10. Phone 841-1904 or 846-3440.

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Water Recreation J&K Marina: On the beach. Rent paddle boats, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks and canoes. Boat rides for those who wish to relax and enjoy the scenery. Open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. through summer. Boat slips available. Located at 121 West Lake Drive. 847-7291 summer or 847-0324 all year.

The Bridge Marina, Bar & Grill: On Big Detroit at Long Bridge.

Pontoon rentals, slips available. 847-1949.

Curling

WINTER ATTRACTIONS

Lakes Curling Club: Located 1/2 mile north on Highway 59. Curling activities for all ages and skill levels. Contact: 847-8186 or www.lakescurling.com.

Ice Fishing Fish houses/fishing derbies: Thanksgiving is the traditional week for putting out the fish houses. Fishing derbies are also a favorite in the Lakes area (contact the Chamber of Commerce for a current listing of dates and locations.

Ice Skating Kent Freeman Sports Arena and indoor satellite arena, 1310 Rossman Ave. Phone: 846-7105.

Peoples Park Rink, outdoor skating in season; across the street from Freeman Arena. Heated warming house with bathroom facilities.

Skiing Cross country: Forty-two miles of groomed trails are available for cross-country skiing. Great trail system! Trails are groomed regularly.

Accommodations — motels, resorts, American Plan, and bed and breakfast inns are available along many of these trails. Maps available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber office, 700 Summit Ave. Phone: 218-847-9202 or 800542-3992 (toll free).

Snowmobiling Winter Wonderland: 200 plus groomed miles of trails. Maps are available for these state approved, groomed trails at the Detroit Lakes Chamber office, 700 Summit Ave. Phone: 847-9202 or 800-542-3992.

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Essentia Health St. Mary’s – 847-5611 Essentia Health St. Mary’s, accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed as an 87-bed acute care hospital set in a modern facility with services such as: Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Obstetrics, Optometry Services, Surgical Services, Imaging, Kidney Dialysis, Therapy Services, Blood Bank and more! In addition, Essentia Health St. Mary’s has many senior housing options including Oak Crossing, a 96 bed skilled care center, senior apartments and assisted living. Oak Crossing also offers Transitional Care services.

Clinics:

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Clinic – (800) 224-5888, www.essentiahealth.org Detroit Lakes, 1027 Washington Avenue – 218-844-2300 Frazee, 114 W. Main Street – 218-334-7255 Lake Park, 1005 First Street – 218-238-5901 Mahnomen, 117 Main Street North – 218-936-5616 Pelican Rapids, 301 North Broadway – 218-863-2000 Serving Detroit Lakes and the surrounding communities since 1984, the Essentia Health St. Mary’s clinics are here to provide the care you need, when you need it. Our physicians provide a wide range of services including family practice, surgery, urgent care, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and podiatry.

Sanford Health Clinic – 846-2000 Same Day Surgery Center www.sanfordhealth.org 1245 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes The clinic has been located in Detroit Lakes since 1987. Sanford Health provides care close to home, with services including family practice, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, optometry, behavioral health, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat (ENT), urology and podiatry.

Catalyst Medical Center - (701) 365-8700 826 Summit Ave., Suite 164 With offices located inside the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center, this Fargo-based practice provides specialty services including ear, nose and throat (ENT); dermatology, audiology and cosmetics. ENT can help those with sore throats or chronic snoring, and audiology will perform custom hearing-aid fittings or diagnose an earache. Dermatology will look at rashes or suspicious moles, and cosmetics includes facials, microderms and chemical peels. These are just a sampling of the extensive services available; call for more information about how we can serve your needs.

Nursing Homes:

Emmanuel Nursing Home ­– 847-4486 A part of the Ecumen-Detroit Lakes campus, Emmanuel Nursing Home is a skilled nursing center and has been serving the community since 1964. Emmanuel offers private rooms and transitional care, which includes rehab services (in and out patient) for those recovering from illness and surgery. Its therapy center is certified by the Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation Excellence (CORE). Specialized memory care, adult day services and respite services are also available. Call for more information.

Oak Crossing – 847-5611 Located on the campus of Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, Oak Crossing is a 96 bed care center specializing in transitional care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing, with on site physical, occupational and speech therapy, personal physician visits and inpatient respite care. Medicare, Medical Assistance, and Veterans Administration certified. Participating provider for Medica and Blue Plus.

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Sunnyside Care Center – (218) 238-5944 Sunnyside Care Center is a healthcare and rehabilitation center, owned by Becker County, which has been entrusted to serve the lakes area community for more than 50 years. This history of service to older adults has given us the experience and expertise to best serve our residents and families. Our 45-bed home is located along scenic Boyer Lake, which provides our residents with unique therapeutic activities such as pontoon rides and fishing excursions. This is balanced by a care team committed to providing excellent nursing care and therapeutic rehabilitation programs, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapy.

In short, Sunnyside’s objective is to ensure that you or your family member’s stay at our facility is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible.

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Please contact Sunnyside 218-238-5944 or 218-439-3831 if we can be of service.

Frazee Care Center Complex ­– (218) 334-4501 Frazee Care Center Complex is dedicated to providing the best medical care available and is committed to the compassionate delivery of human services.

Our 84-skilled bed, Medicare Certified facility offers a myriad of services. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy, specialized in ventilator and dependant care, are available. A variety of daily activities meet the needs of our residents.

Frazee Assisted Living consists of 19 apartments and Vergas Assisted Living has 15 apartments. Respite care also contribute to the amenities available through Frazee Care Center.

Please contact us for information on costs, funding alternatives and eligibility requirements. (218) 334-4501.

Other Facilities/Services:

American Cancer Society – (800) 227-2345 The American Cancer Society provides durable medical equipment, wigs, head coverings and “Look Good, Feel Better” classes at no cost. Financial assistance packages are available for dependants based on specific criteria.

American Red Cross - (218) 736-3481 The American Red Cross provides emergency services such as shelter, food and clothing to victims of house fires, windstorms and other natural disasters, as well as training in swimming, first aid, CPR and other related health care.

Hospice of the Red River Valley - (218) 847-9493 or (800) 237-4629

Hospice of the Red River Valley provides hospice services throughout the lakes region. Services are provided where you need them—in the patient’s home, a nursing home or an assisted living facility. Call or visit our website at www.hrrv.org.

Lincare - (218) 847-5649 • Providacare (218) 844-2273• Arrowhealth Medical Supply (218) 847-2837 Full line of medical equipment and supplies for rent or purchase.

Becker County Coordinator on Aging/Aging Disabilities Resource Center – (888) 458-1385 or (218) 847-1385 (Karen Lenius) Provides assistance in accessing programs and services for older adults in Becker County. The Coordinator visits individuals in their homes, at senior nutrition and housing sites, provides information, refers, and links seniors to service providers. The County Coordinator program is sponsored by Becker County, Mahube-Otwa Community Council, Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, United Way of Becker County and the Detroit Lakes Noon and Breakfast Rotary clubs. There is no fee for the service.

Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care – (218) 844-7158 “We create a home for older adults wherever they choose to live.”

Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care is a service not a building, so the service comes to you! Our Home Care program includes a variety of options including Medicare Home Care, RN supervision and assessments, medication set-up and administration including diabetic services, assistance with personal care, bathing, homemaking, laundry, meal preparation and VoiceCare response line. We will customize your needs into your individual care plan.

Outpatient Therapy • 218-844-7134: Physical, occupational and speech therapy provided in our Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation Excellence. Including specialized incontinence management program. Call for information or to schedule a complimentary evaluation.

Adult Day Services • 218-844-7162: Provides a daily home away from home for older adults and those with disabilities, while providing respite for caregivers. Adult Day Services is a planned program of life enriching activities designed to promote independence, a healthy lifestyle and well-being through social and health related services. The center is open 7 days per week and offers evening and night respite service. Scheduled transportation service is available.

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Sanford Health Home Care - 847-2653 Twenty-four hour on-call services.

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Home Health - 847-0808 Home health services at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s provide medical support so people can live in the comfort and security of their own homes. We also offer a personal emergency response service. Please call for more information.

Sunnyside Outpatient Therapy Clinic - 238-5944/439-3831 Rehabilitation means reshaping lives and restoring lost abilities after an illness or injury. It means treating the whole patient — physically, emotionally and socially. At Sunnyside Care Center, we strive to advocate for the health and wellness of our community members. Therefore, we provide outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy in our newlyremodeled therapy gym. Whether recovering from an illness or injury, our outpatient rehabilitation program focuses on helping individuals achieve personal goals and helping them to return to their prior roles and activities of daily life. If interested, please call one of the above-listed numbers for a free consultation.

Becker County Transit - 847-1674 or (888) 847-1674 (toll free) Van rides for handicapped and senior citizens can be arranged by calling the above number.

Golden Manor Assisted Living - 844-3300 Offers three meals daily (served family style), medication management and administration; housekeeping and laundry services provided, along with personal support services as needed. Located at 1165 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes.

Golden Manor Memory Care Facility - 844-6028 Memory care facility for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in the lakes area. Golden Manor offers a less institutional environment and many other benefits. Located at 1159 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes.

Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted Living - 847-6900 Specializes in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia disorders. With only 10 residents per building, all in private suites, each person receives individualized care in an environment that’s not like a nursing home or hospital: it’s truly a home. Located at 1558 Randolph Rd., Detroit Lakes.

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social services

The Becker County Human Service Department is located at 712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes. The main phone number for social services programs is 218-847-5628 or 866-454-5628 (toll free).

Social Service Programs

Services to Families and Children: Services provided to help persons experiencing difficulty with family living, child rearing and adjustment problems. Services include case management, child protection, child placement, adoption, in-home family support, information and referral.

Child Care Assistance: Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc., provides case management for the county’s childcare program. Located at 715 11th St. N., Suite 402, Moorhead MN 56560.

Phone: 877-773-5778, 218-299-7157. Fax: 218-299-7547.

Developmental Disability Services: Services provided to developmentally disabled children and adults to promote self sufficiency, independence and community integration with services provided in the least restrictive setting. Case management services are provided to assist in assessing individuals’ needs to develop case plans, to arrange for services and to monitor outcomes.

Mental Health Services: Case management services for adults and children experiencing difficulty with their emotional or mental health needs including a full range of mental health services. This may also include assisting the court to obtain involuntary commitments when necessary. Becker County Human Services coordinates mental health crisis services for adults and children. This includes the coordination of mobile crisis teams and collaboration with qualified crisis providers in the region.

Chemical Dependency Services: Provide chemical dependency referrals to in-patient and out-patient facilities, case management and assisting the Court to obtain involuntary commitment when necessary.

Services to Seniors: Long term care consultation services are provided which include providing information and education to individuals on services available for assisting with long term care and chronic care needs.

Assessments are done to determine health, social and psychological needs and help is provided to identify services that are needed to support and maintain individuals in the last restrictive environment. Information is provided on eligibility for health care programs and recommendations are made on community-based services. Case management is provided to develop a case plan and arrange for services.

Day Care and Foster Care Licensing: Recruits and licenses Day Care homes and Adult and Child Foster Care homes in the county.

Adult Protection Services: This program provides services to vulnerable individuals including frail, elderly and disabled individuals. These individuals may be experiencing difficulty protecting themselves and obtaining basic needs of food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Reports of vulnerable adults are received, investigated and services provided as needed. Services are focused on safety and well-being and support independent living. Agency staff collaborates and coordinates with home health, community health, law enforcement and other agencies that serve senior and disabled individuals.

Financial Assistance

Health Insurance: Minnesota’s new online health insurance marketplace, www.mnsure.org, has a variety of options available. Becker County Human Services will have assistance available for anyone needing help filling out the online application. Call or stop by for an appointment.

Diversionary Work Program (DWP): The Diversionary Work Program is a four-month program that helps low-income Minnesota families find jobs. The goal of DWP is to help parents immediately start working and

eliminate the need to receive welfare benefits. receive financial assistance to meet their basic needs and receive other supports such as food support, child care and health care assistance.

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): The Minnesota Family Investment Program is the state’s welfare program for lowincome families with children. The focus of this program is to help families move toward economic stability by entering the workforce while offering resources of a cash grant, food support and child care assistance. Parents are expected to work. Most families can get cash assistance for only 60 months in a lifetime.

General Assistance (GA): The General Assistance Program is for single adults and childless couples. The GA program provides monthly cash grants for eligible persons.

Minnesota Supplemental Assistance (MSA): Minnesota Supplemental Aid is a state funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to people who are aged, blind or disabled and who receive Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Food Support Benefits: The Food Support program is a countyadministered, federal program that assists people and families with low incomes to purchase food and better meet their nutritional needs. The program is not intended to supply all of a person or family’s food needs.

Instead, it is a supplement to help them achieve or maintain their independence.

Emergency Assistance: Helps individuals and families with housing, heat or other basic needs.

Child Support Enforcement Services: Insures that child obligations ordered by the court are paid by the parent. The services include basic support, medical support, and child care; location of parents; collection of current and past due obligations; and taking action against parents who fail to meet their court ordered obligations.

Community Health

The Community Health Unit (847-5628) provides services for frail and elderly, disabled individuals and vulnerable adults enabling them to live safely and independently in the community. Community Health Nurses deliver post partum/newborn home visits and ongoing TANF

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women, infants, and children to provide ongoing support. This program is available to all families residing in Becker County. Becker County Community Health provides evidenced based ongoing home visiting programs to eligible pregnant women and families.

Maternal Child Health Services: All Becker County families with a newborn are contacted by a Community Health Nurse. A home visit is offered to provide new parents with information on feeding choices, newborn cares and additional support and resources available in the community.

Parental, Childbirth and Newborn Education: Educational support is offered to all residents of Becker County. Material presented is tailored to meet the specific needs including labor and delivery, breastfeeding, bottle feeding and newborn/postpartum care and childhood developmental stages.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): WIC is a nutrition education program serving income eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants to age one, and children to age 5. The program provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, health referrals, and vouchers for supplemental foods.

MAC (Mothers and Children): MAC provides commodity food items to income eligible children ages 5 to 6 and non-breastfeeding women 6 to 12 months postpartum.

Car Seat Program: Medica and Blue Plus have a car seat program for children under 2. Education and installation of the car seat are offered to any resident of Becker County.

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): Child and Teen Checkups are offered to any Becker County resident under the age of 21. Checkups include: hearing and vision screening, developmental screening, physical exam, lead screening, immunizations and referrals to other health care providers as necessary.

Immunizations: Infant, child and adult immunizations can be done at Becker County Community Health by appointment.

Follow Along Program: The Follow Along Program consists of a series of developmental questionnaires the parent completes and returns to Becker County Community Health. The questionnaire is scored and a letter is sent to the parent with the results. This program is free to all children in Becker County under the age of 36 months.

Family Planning: This program offers free or reduced confidential education and information on all methods of contraception to any Becker County resident. A physical exam with a mid-level provider and a 1 year supply of contraceptive method of choice will be provided.

Pregnancy Testing: Pregnancy testing is available to all Becker County residents for a minimal donation and is offered through our Family Planning Clinic.

Health Promotion and Wellness Activity: Numerous health

topics and wellness activities can be provided to various groups and individuals in Becker County.

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Case Management: Ongoing communication with client and providers to ensure appropriate service delivery, medical follow through and client advocacy.

Disease Prevention and Control: Ongoing education, outreach and surveillance of communicable diseases under the direction of the Minnesota Department of Health.

Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism: Collaborative effort to address potential county-wide natural or manmade disasters and disease outbreaks.

PCA Assessments: Public Health Nurses assess eligible clients for services of a personal care assistant. This is a Medical Assistance program under the Department of Human Services.

Public Nuisance: Community Health Nurses perform general public nuisance assessments and refer to appropriate governing agency.

Nutrition Education: Nurses provide nutrition education to various groups and individuals throughout the community to promote healthy nutrition and prevention of obesity and related conditions.

NAPS Program (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors): Community Health facilitates referrals of eligible seniors for a monthly food distribution program that is administered jointly with Mahube-Otwa Community Action Council.

Health Promotion and Wellness Activities: Numerous health topics and wellness activities can be provided to various groups and individuals throughout the county.

Becker County Transit

Becker County Transit provides economical transportation for everyone, including: • Door to door service for passengers • Door to door service for passengers with special needs.

• Electric lifts to assist wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

To schedule a ride, please call 218-847-1674 or 888-847-1674 (toll free).

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Community Health provides outreach and education for groups and individuals and assists in public nuisance investigations and some environmental health issues.

The Public Health Emergency Advisory group is facilitated by Community Health. Community Health also provides lead assessments and education for children/ parents and assists in early childhood screenings with several school districts.

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churches in our area

NOTE: Service times may vary from winter to summer; call for more information.

BAKKE LUTHERAN CHURCH 27492 County Highway 32, Detroit Lakes; 6 miles north of Detroit lakes on County Hwy 21 • Phone/Fax: 847-7073 Ann Newgard-Larson, Pastor Secretary’s Hours: Tu-Fri, 9am-2pm

Sunday Worship Schedule January-April: 9am May-August: 8:30am September-December: 10:30am RICHWOOD LUTHERAN CHURCH 6 miles north of Detroit Lakes on U.S. Hwy 59 and 1/2 mile east on 250th St 847-9662 Ann Newgard-Larson, Pastor Secretary’s Hours: Tu-Fri, 9am-2pm

Sunday Worship Schedule January-April: 10:30am May-August: 10am September-December: 9am COMMUNITY ALLIANCE CHURCH (Christian & Missionary Alliance) Corner Hwys. 34 & 59 Office 847-2266 FAX 218-847-3011 Senior Pastor Joel Arndt Matt McKenzie, Pastor of Discipleship Youth Pastor Dave Christensen ASL interpreter at 11:00am Service Sunday: 8am, 9:30 & 11am Worship Services (w/Sign Language at 11); 9:30am Sunday School (all ages, year round).

Nursery provided for all services.

EXPERIENCE CHURCH Historic Holmes Theatre, 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes MN www.experiencethechurch.com Phone: 218-234-7959 Email: info@experiencethechurch.com Sunday Worship at 9:30 and 11 am HAWLEY ALLIANCE CHURCH (Christian & Missionary Alliance) 404 Peters St., Hawley, MN 218-483-3426 Pr. Steve Chamberland Troy Mates, Youth Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 11am Worship Service; 9:45am Sunday School. (Sunday School & AWANA program meets September-May.) ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 18330 US Hwy. 59 North, DL Senior Pastor Jeff Culver Tony Snyder, Youth Pastor 847-5213 Sunday: 9am Sunday School; 10:00am Worship.

BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH (Independent, Fundamental) 847-8914 • 24995 Co. Rd. 6 (junction with Highway 59), Detroit Lakes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45am; Worship 11am & 6pm. (Wed. 7 pm Bible study and King’s Kids.)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 300 E. Central Ave., DL • 847-4571 Website: dlfirstbaptist.com Jim Hinson, Pastor Sunday: 9am Sunday School classes for all ages; 10am Morning Worship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 24068 Pine Ave. PO Box 325 Osage Near Hwy. 34, 1 block North of Osage Country Market 218-573-3143 Rev. Paul McKibben, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 206 Dakota St., Callaway • 375-3571 Fr. Xavier Ilango, Pastor

Sunday: 10:30am Mass HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Lake Avenue, DL • 847-1393 www.holyrosarycc.org e-mail: parish@holyrosarycc.org Monsignor Timothy McGee, Pastor Sunday: 9am Mass broadcast on KDLM; 11am Mass.

Saturday: 4pm Confessions; 5pm Mass.

MOST HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 57, Ogema • 218-983-3261 20 mi. N. of DL on Hwy 59, 3/4 miles E. on Co. Hwy. 34 Office Location: 106 Ontario St. Church is Handicapped accessible.

Sunday: 9am Mass. Confessions before Mass.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Frazee • Fr. Xavier Ilango • 334-4221 Saturday 5:30 pm Evening Mass.

Sunday: 8:30 am Mass.

ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH Hawley • 218-483-4264 or 218-481-7961

Sunday: 10:30 am Mass.

ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1112 3rd St., Waubun - 25 miles N. of DL on Hwy 59, 1/2 mile W on MN 113, then N of football field Fr. John Cox, O.M.I. • 473-2101

Saturday: 5pm Mass.

Sunday: 11am Mass.

Confessions before each Mass or by appointment.

ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naytahwaush Co. Rd. 4 • 473-2101 Fr. John Cox, O.M.I. Pastor Sunday: 9 am Mass.

ST. BENEDICT’S CHURCH P.O. Box 417, White Earth 1/2 Block North of Co. Hwy. 34 on Becker County 21 Office: 106 Ontario St., Ogema 983-3519 Fr. Walter Butor, O.M.I., Pastor Sunday: 11 am Mass

ST. FRANCES CABRINI Big Elbow Lake • 1 block South of MN 113 on Becker Co. 35 473-2101 Fr. John Cox, O.M.I., Pastor Saturday: 7:30pm Mass.

BECKER COUNTY GUIDE 2015 | 41 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Bob LaPlante (Cell) 218-689-7537 2066 2nd St., Lake Park 218-238-6639

Sunday: 10am Mass.

Tuesday: 8:30am Mass.

Friday: 8:30am Mass.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1400 Corbett Road, DL 847-5858 (Corner of Granger & Corbett Rd.) Sunday: 10am Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer Worship.

ST. MARY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Bob LaPlante (Cell) 218-689-7537 20996 Becker Cty. Hwy. 20, DL (On Becker Cty. Hwy. 20, 2 miles W. of Hwy. 59) 218-439-3938 Handicap accessible.

Weekday Mass: 9am Wednesday and Thursday.

Sunday Mass: 8:30am

AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN 21896 Co. Hwy. 22 Between Lakes Melissa & Eunice • 439-3249 Pastor John Lee Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; 9am Sunday School.

LUND LUTHERAN CHURCH 25213 Co. Hwy. 21, Detroit Lakes 218-847-9662 Phone & Fax Website: www.lundlutheran.org Rev. Jim Osvold, Pastor Secretary Wed.-Fri. 10 am-12 pm Sunday: 8:30am Sunday School; 9:45am Worship.

ST. THEODORE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Walter Butor, O.M.I. 218-983-3261 1/2 mi. N. of Ponsford & 1/2 mi. E. of Pine Point School on 124 Served by Most Holy Redeemer Saturday Mass: 4 pm Standard time; 5 pm Daylight time.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF DL, UCC Corner of Lake Ave. at Holmes St. Office: 847-4609 • Rev. Mark Kuether Office Hrs: Mon.-Wed. 9am-12pm.

Sunday: 9am Choir; 10am Worship; 10:15am Sunday School; 11am Coffee.

BRECK MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Ponsford (East of old Pine Point School) The Rev. Lisa White Smith, Vicar 28076 Breck Road, PO Box 141 Phone 935-5704 Sunday: 9 am summer, 10 am winter.

ST. COLUMBA EPISCOPAL CHURCH White Earth Rev. Lisa White -Smith 935-5704

Rev. Carol “Coke” Smith Sunday: 11am Eucharist.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (Independent) Home of Faith Christian School 24688 County Highway 6, DL (Located on Becker Co. 6, 1/2 mile west of Hwy. 59 S.) Church 218-847-1040 Fax 844-6054 Rev. Paul Larson, Pastor Website: faithlutheran.truepath.com Office Hrs.: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-11:30am Sunday: 7:25am Faith Radio Ministry on KDLM; 9:30am Worship (Communion 1st Sunday of the month); 10:45am Sunday School for all ages.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUDUBON (ELCA) 373 3rd St., Audubon Office 218-439-6500 Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays Sunday: 9am Worship Service; 10am Coffee & Fellowship; 10:15am Sunday School.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 23115 County Highway 14, Callaway 218-375-2786 Matthew Meyer, Pastor Sunday: 9:30am Worship; 10:30am Sunday School.

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN 210 E. Maple Ave., Frazee 218-334-2866 bethlech@loretel.net Sunday: 8am and 10:30am Services; 9:15am Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes (8am Services on radio 104.1 FM)

CORMORANT LUTHERAN 14314 County Hwy. 4, Lake Park Pastor Randy Skow-Anderson Church office 532-2694 • Church is handicap accessible.

Sunday: 8:30am Traditional Worship; 9:30am Fellowship & Sunday School; 10:30am Contemporary Worship.

CHRIST LUTHERAN 233 N. Manninen Ave., Wolf Lake Pastor John Ramsbacher 218-564-4614 or 218-538-6694 Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School and Adult Table Talk; 10:30am Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 912 Lake Ave., DL • 847-5656 www.firstlutheranchurch.com Pastors Dave Peterson & Wade Dutton Sunday: 9am Traditional Worship; 9:30am Sunday School; 10:45am Traditional “Praise” Worship.

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN PARISH Pastor Randy Whitehead serves Eksjo & Strandvik churches • 238-5762 We invite you to worship at one of our two congregations listed: * EKSJO LUTHERAN (ELCA) 5 miles W. of Lake Park on Hwy. 10

Sunday: 9am Worship, 10am Sunday school. * STRANDVIK LUTHERAN (ELCA)

5 miles S. of Hwy. 10 on Cty. Rd. 5

10:45 am Worship Service.

GRACE LUTHERAN 213 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 847-4568 Office Hours 9-Noon Mon.-Fri.

Sunday: 9:30am Worship; 10:30am Sunday School (Sept.-May).

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) A Confessional Lutheran Church located on Hwy. 10, Audubon Rev. David Thompson Office: 218-439-6259 Communion Service 2nd & 4th Sun. Sunday: 10am Worship; 9 am Sunday School, Adult Class.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN ELCA 1.5 miles N. of Toad Lake Church Rd, on School House Road, Osage Office: 847-8216 Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

Sunday: 11:30am Worship.

YEAR ROUND

Sunday Services 8:15 am and 10:00 am Wednesday Service at 6:15 pm

LABOR DAY THROUGH MAY 15

All small groups (ages 0-90) Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:15 am

Pastor Brenda North

WORSHIP Church Service 8:00 a.m.

Educational Hour 9:15 a.m.

Church Service 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 1100 Lake Avenue • Detroit Lakes • 847-7630

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Sunday: 8am Worship; 9:15am Coffee Fellowship/Adult Bible Class, Sun. School/ Youth Forum; 10:30am Worship. Thursday: 7pm worship.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN LCMS 410 East Scharf Avenue Vergas, MN • 342-2379 Pastor Robert Hinckley Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays of month

Sunday: 9am Worship Service; 10:15 am Sunday School.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH on FRANKLIN LAKE (ELCA) 24876 Franklin Lake Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 218-863-4830 • Pastor Dale Pepelnjak zionpastor@loretel.net Website: www.ziononfranklinlake.org Handicapped Accessible Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30am Services, with Coffee Hour between services; 9:30am Sunday School.

MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN 615 Rossman Avenue, Detroit Lakes Pastor John Johannes 847-2080 Church of the Lutheran Confession

Sunday: 10 am Sunday School; 11 am Worship.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor John Lee 19747 Cty. Hwy. 6 Audubon, MN 56511 5 miles south of Audubon on County 11 and 1/4 mile east on County 6 Phone 218-439-6553 e-mail stpeters@loretel.net Office hours: 8:30am to 1:30pm M-Th

Sunday: 9am Worship; 10:15am Sunday School (ages 3-6th grade)

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) Height of Land 11 miles E. of DL on Hwy. 34, then South on CR 56 Pastor Scott Muehlberg 218-731-5654 Office: 218-847-5064 Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

Sunday: 9am Worship; 10:15am Sunday School & Adult Bible Class.

SHEPHERD OF THE LAKES LUTHERAN CHURCH 404 Richwood Road., Detroit Lakes Rev. Jim Osvold, Pastor 701-238-8172 Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) Sunday: 10am Fellowship, 11am Worship

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN 31385 County Hwy. 4 Vergas, MN 218-342-2379 Pastor Robert Hinckley Communion 2nd & 4th Sunday of month

Sunday: 9:15am Sunday School; 10:30am Worship Service.

TRINITY LUTHERAN 1401 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes 218-847-7211 www.trinitylutherandl.org Pastor Jillene Gallatin Holy Communion All Services.

Sunday: 8:30am Worship Service; 10:30am Worship Service (outside in the summer, weather permitting); 9:30am Coffee & fellowship.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Ponsford • 2 1/2 miles East of Ponsford off Hwy. 225 847-2080 Pastor John Johannes Church of the Lutheran Confession

Services: 1st Sunday of the month 8:30am; All others 8:45am; 10am Sunday School; 8am Bible Study.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 1100 Lake Ave., P.O. Box 926, Detroit Lakes • 847-7630

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN of EVERGREEN, LCMS 13084 Co. Hwy. 39, Frazee, MN Pastor Anthony Cloose

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Corbett & Pembina, Detroit Lakes • 847-4818 Minister: Rev. Brenda North

Sunday: 8:15am Casual & 10am Traditional Worship Services; 9:15am Sunday School.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Frazee & Vergas • West Birch & 2nd St. NW, Frazee • 200 Main Ave., Vergas Pastor Ray Sherwood PO Box 326. Frazee, MN 56544 218-334-6901

Sunday: VERGAS - 9:30am Sunday School; 10:30am Worship Service.

FRAZEE - 9am Worship Service.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall 1/2 mi. N. on Hwy. 59 Phone: 847-3360 Presiding Overseer 847-8681 Sunday: 10am Public Bible Discourse; 10:45 am Watchtower Study.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS President: Kelly Schlauderaff Church Building 847-3260 Hwy. 34 & Pelican River Rd., DL

Sunday: 10am Sacrament Meeting; 11:20am Sunday School; 12:10pm Priesthood/Relief Society/YMYW.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 28048 Meadow Drive, Detroit Lakes 847-3482 • Pastor Tim Rice Sunday: 9:30am Adult Sunday School; 10:30am Worship (live webcast & archives available at www.cfcdl.org).

ECUMEN-EMMANUEL NURSING HOME CHAPEL 1415 Madison Ave. 218-847-4486 HARVEST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 806 Frazee Road • Frazee, MN 56544 218-334-3101 • Pastor Ryan Stockstrom E-mail: harvestfellowship@loretel.net

Sunday: 10am Worship; 10:30am Sunday School.

JESUS IS REAL MINISTRIES Outreach Center 1-1/2 miles N. of DL on Richwood Rd 847-8080 • Darwin Soyring, Pastor Sunday: 10:30am Worship.

LAKE EUNICE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 10 miles S. of Audubon on Cty. Hwy. 15, 1 mile North of Lake Eunice on Cty. Hwy. 15 (Lake Eunice Road) 12986 Cty. Hwy. 15, Detroit Lakes 218-439-3255 Pastor Dale Robins Jr. 847-2946 Sunday: 9am Sunday School; 10am Worship Service.

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9AM - SUNDAY SCHOOL • 10AM - SERVICE The River of the Spirit is Flowing! We invite you to join with us this Sunday.

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Grace Lutheran Church 213 Roosevelt Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-4568

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church

Shepherd of the Lakes Church Building NEW LOCATION -Adventist Adventist Church Building PO Box 433 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 404 Richwood Road • Detroit 404 Richwood Road • Detroit Lakes, MN Lakes, MN

Children’s Sunday School @ 10:00Pastoram James Osvold Childrenʼs Sunday School @@ 10:0010:00 am (Beginning 9/16) Contacts: Fellowship am • Worship @ 11:00 am Fellowship @ 10:00 am • Worship @ 11:00 am 218.850.5000 • 218.841.3565 • 218.844.6120

Handicapped Accessible

9:30 AM 10:30 AM

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday Worship Service Sunday School for Preschool-9th Grade

At Grace Lutheran Church, We are Committed to Our Mission:

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Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Permit NO. 251

Pastor James Osvold 701-238-8172 www.shepherdofthelakesdl.org

You are invited! www.shepherdofthelakesdl.org

You are invited!

CIRCLES OF FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Intersection of State Hwy 59 & 113 Waubun • 218-473-3111 (office) Pastor Ann Larson Sunday: 10 am worship, 10:15 am Sunday School.

Detroit Lakes Assemblies of God Church

20996 Cty. Hwy. 20 • Detroit Lakes St. Francis 2 Miles West of Hwy. 59 Xavior Church 218-439-3937 2066 2nd Street Lake • Park, MN Sat. Mass: 5pm 218-238-6639 Sun. Mass: 8:30am & Sun. Mass: 10am 10:30am

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH OF DETROIT LAKES 404 Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes 218-847-8961 Saturday: 9:30 am Bible Study-all age groups; 10:55 am Worship.

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LAKE PARK LUTHERAN 2002 - 2nd St. N., PO Box 89 Lake Park , MN 56554 Office 218-238-5823 Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. Sunday: 9:30am Worship; 10:30am Coffee; 10:30am Sunday School.

Grace by grace, seeking to be God’s faithful people — in all we do: in worship, fellowship and learning in small groups, serving people in need, or advocating for justice. You matter to God and to us.

Come grow with us!

www.gracedetroitlakes.org

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Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship.

LAKES AREA VINEYARD CHURCH 16701 Longview Drive, Detroit Lakes 218-846-1199 Pastor Bryan & Janice Ornquist Website: www.lakesareavineyard.com Sunday: Contemporary Worship 9am & 10:30am. Children’s Ministry offered.

(Nursery-6th grade).

NORTHWEST HARVEST BARN COWBOY CHURCH 39410 Highway 34 East • Detroit Lakes Brian Erickson, Pastor 218-844-7475 or 841-2487 (cell) Sunday: 6 pm Worship Service.

THE REFUGE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER 921 8th Street • Detroit Lakes 218-847-1982 • Pastor Melvin Manning

Call for full schedule of activities.

SHOREHAM CHAPEL 24263 N. Melissa Drive • Detroit Lakes (across from Hotel Shoreham) Info: Jean Rolle, 218-847-7138 www.shorehamchapel.com

LAKES AREA WORD FELLOWSHIP Vergas • Church 342-2620 Pastor Larry Vosika 847-8499 Sunday: 10am Praise & Worship Service. Wednesday: 7pm Midweek Service.

NORTHERN LIGHTS FREEDOM & LIFE 1 mi. E. of Richwood • 847-1900 • Sr. Pastor Bob St. Claire, 849-4544 • Associate Pastor Harold Soyring ~ Handicapped Accessible ~ www.nlmo.org Sunday: 10am Worship Service and Children’s Church.

WHATEVER YOU NEED...WHENEVER YOU NEED IT. 6:20 a.m.

Was stirring up a batch of muffins for the kiddos this morning and had to run to Walmart because I ran out of eggs!

7:30 a.m.

My daughter lost her last pair of mittens and it’s going to be a cold one today...off to Walmart.

Services held June 8-Aug. 31; Sunday worship starts 10:45 a.m.

Nondenominational; handicap accessible.

Refreshments served after services.

STRAWBERRY LAKE CHRISTIAN RETREAT 33991 Victory Way Dr. Ogema, MN 218-983-3217 Call for information Sunday: 10:30am Worship (summer).

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

10:30 a.m. Forgot to pick up a

218-847-7211

birthday card for mom and I should really get it in the mail today... better go pick one up at Walmart.

Pastor Jillene Gallatin Sunday Services: 8:30am & 10:30am Holy Communion every Sunday www.trinitylutherandl.org

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1401 Madison Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN

Christian Fellowship Church

5:15 p.m.

Called my hubby to pick up a gallon of milk from Walmart on his way home.

8:59 p.m.

Was tucking my son into bed and he said... oh yeah...I forgot to tell you it’s my day to bring treats tomorrow! Walmart here I come!

Interdenominational

28048 Meadow Drive • Detroit Lakes • 218-847-3482 Pastor Tim Rice

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. with Children’s Church & Nursery provided Watch online live or anytime at www.cfcdl.org and on Arvig Cable TV channel 14, Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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Worship Service Sundays at 9:45 am Sunday School 8:30 am Adult Bible Study 8:30 am (Fall-Spring)

Lund Lutheran Church LCMC

25213 Co. Hwy 21 Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-9662 www.lundlutheran.org

St. Lukes Episcopal Church 1400 Corbett Road Detroit Lakes • 847-5858 www.stlukesdl.org 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST

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Detroit Mountain is reborn as year-round recreation destination In November 2014, a lakes area skiing destination with a 60-year history in the community was reborn as a year-round recreational attraction.

The brand new, 200-acre Detroit Mountain Recreation Area encompasses everything from snow shoeing, skiing (downhill and cross country), snowboarding and tubing in the winter to mountain biking and hiking in the warmer months.

Snowboarders and slope style skiers alike will appreciate the unique design of the Scheels Terrain Park, which includes jumps, rails and kickers. A high-speed tow rope pulls skiers and snowboarders to the top for a fun and exciting ride, both up and down.

The new ski area also features snowmaking capabilities, day and night skiing on more than a dozen different runs served by triple chair lifts, and a learning area with tow rope and magic carpet lift, known as Potential Park. Daily and season passes, as well as ski and snowboard rentals and lessons are available.

The five-lane Landslide Tubing Park is also served by a magic carpet lift and features a warming house at the bottom for friends and family to watch the fun in comfort.

The Nordic and snowshoe trails at Detroit Mountain take you on a scenic tour through its wooded acreage. Bring your skis and get on the 7 kilometers of groomed cross country ski trails, or forge your own route with your snowshoes.

The ski trails also connect to adjacent trails at the county-owned Mountain View Recreation Area and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Waterfowl Production Area. As these trails are not currently served by snowmaking equipment, please contact Detroit Mountain staff to determine whether there is sufficient snow cover for skiing before heading out.

The new lodge at Detroit Mountain is constructed from native white pine lumber and rugged stone, with a corner stone fireplace and picture windows facing the ski runs and learning area, providing

spectacular views. The lodge includes a cafeteria and bar, rental shop, souvenir shop and free wireless Internet. ​Detroit Mountain will open its mountain biking trail system, including cross country flow, gravity fed, and skills area in the summer of 2015. The trails were designed with all levels of riders in mind, from beginners to professionals. Hook your bike on the lift, ride to the top of the mountain and put a smile on your face while riding the exciting new network of trails!

Once the trails are officially opened, the rental shop at the lodge will be open for bike rentals through the summer months as well.

Detroit Mountain is less than three miles from the Detroit Lakes city limits. Its winter hours are Thursday and Monday, 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, see the Detroit Mountain Recreation Area website, www.detroitmountain. com, or call 218-844-SNOW.

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At West-Kjos Funeral Home, we believe in the healing value of the funeral ceremony.

We believe that every family should have the opportunity to create an individualized ceremony.

West-Kjos Funeral Home will provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that all of the needs of your loved ones will be attended to with compassion, integrity and honesty.

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Information in this section is continually updated. Contacts for organizations are asked to call the Chamber of Commerce, 847-9202, when changes are needed. Any community organization or volunteer group wishing to be included in these listings is also asked to contact the Chamber.

A Place to Belong Sue Wilkins, 846-9022 Social club at 101 Graystone Plaza, Suite 200, Detroit Lakes, for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

AARP (American Assoc. of Retired Persons) Marion Jacobson, 532-2883 Website: www.aarp.org 1-888-687-2277 Airport Commission Mark Hagen, 849-2294 Alcoholics Anonymous (Alano Club) 827 Summit Ave., 844-9970 Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Theta Chapter Kay Fulp, president, 218-439=3251 Alzheimer’s & Related Dementia Support Essentia Health-Oak Crossing 847-5611 Alzheimer’s Support GroupEcumen-Detroit Lakes Susan Bachleitner, 847-4486 American Dairy Association Albin and Carol Warling, 238-6605 American Legion Post 15 Eric Wilkins, 847-8533 American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary Celia Thundstrom, 847-8533 American Legion Post 15, Sons of American Legion Pat Mueller, 847-8533 Antique Autos, 412 Lakes Chapter of AACA Rod Boyer, 218-334-6636 Auxiliary Police, Becker County Jeff Alberts, 847-1241 Baseball, American Legion Mitch McLeod, 847-4491

Summer Softball Phil Kirchner 846-0613 (Ages 12 yrs.-up) Baseball, Babe Ruth Mike Even 847-4880 (Ages 13-15 yrs.)

Baseball, Major & Minor League (Little League) Brent Wolf, DLCCC 844-4221 ext. 118 Little League Baseball (11-12 yrs.)

Softball (11 yrs. & under) Major League Baseball (9-10 yrs.)

Minor League Baseball (7-8 yrs.)

T-ball (5-6 yrs.)

Becker County COLA (Coalition of Lake Associations) Terry Kalil 847-1979 Black Powder Club — Lake Country Mountaineers Sherry Marquardt, 342-2804 Boxing Association, Lakes Area Chris Holt, 841-0917 Boy Scouts of America Troop 646 Jim Halver, 846-0140 Steve Quittschreiber, 847-0445 Troop 674 Tim Hagen, 841-2768 (Am. Legion sponsors) Northern Lights Council Center for Scouting, 877-293-5011 Cub Scouts of America Cub Pack 605 Andy Van Dam, 841-2639 Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes Pat Petermann, Director 847-5700 Bridge, Detroit Country Club Meets May-Oct, 847-2512

Builders Association, Lake Region Sharon Westerholm, 847-0699 Callaway Lions Ken Pearson, 439-3056 Cancer Society, American Lori Bachmann, 847-4725 Relay for Life Marjorie Berg, chair, 847-7279 Catholic Daughters Mary Buschette, 847-2529 Cemetery Association, Oak Grove Steve Earley, Caretaker 847-2913 or 847-6462 Chamber of Commerce, DL Regional Carrie Johnston, president, 847-9202 Community Caregiver Program Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Sandy Lia 844-8340 Community Concert Band, Lakes Area Gene Gaffney, 847-6174 Rick Olson, 847-4281 Compassionate Friends Brenda Houts, 846-9275 Cormorant Sportsman’s Club Greg Johnson, 439-6286 Crisis & Resource Center, Lakes 847-7446 Crisis Line (toll free): 877-754-9683

Curling Club, Lakes 847-8186 (club office) Damien Society Cheri Bergien, 847-6393 Deer Hunters Assoc., MN Smokey Hills Chapter Dennis Mace 847-4079 smokeyhills@mndeerhunters.com Detroit Country Club Mark Holm, president 847-5790 Development Authority, Detroit Lakes Mark Hagen, 849-2294 Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) Dave Peterson, 847-8206 Center open M-F 8-4, Prog. Superintendent Cheryl Jahnke Disabled American Veterans Niel Olson, 847-2078 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Charlotte Olson, 847-2078 Dive/Rescue Team, Becker County Sheriff’s Dept., 847-2661 Dollars For Scholars, DL Chapter Dorren Richter, 847-4491 Ducks Unlimited DL Chapter Tim Robley, 334-4701 Eagles Aerie 2342 Bob Lee, 847-5267

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Featuring the Art Work of Patrick Shannon (copper & steel) Helena Johnson (jewelry and painting)

Plus...pottery, glass, jewelry, sculptures & paintings

All made by American Artists

46461 295th Ave, Vergas, MN

www.forestedgeartgallery.com

DIRECTIONS: From Vergas 66 Convenience, go 2-1/2 miles SW on Co. Hwy. 4, turn right on 460th St., go 1-1/2 miles, turn right on 295th Ave. We are 1/2 mile on left...Watch For Signs!

Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend ~ Every Day 11:00am to 5:00pm • Call for Fall Hours

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Eagles Auxiliary Mary Lee, 847-5691 Eastern Star Charles/Patricia Magnusson 846-0009 Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home Auxiliary Peter Fritch Gallatin, 847-4486 Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Volunteer Program Peter Fritch Gallatin, 847-4486 Education Foundation (EF) for Foreign Study 800-447-4273 Epilepsy Foundation of MN/Red River National 800-779-0777 Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Family Council Marlys Oswald 847-0870, ext. 1524 Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Foundation LeAnn Mouw, 847-0867 Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Volunteers Melody Jahnke Volunteer coordinator (218) 844-0709 Fair Board, Becker County Bob Sonnenberg 847-8407 847-5587 (Fair) Figure Skating, Lakes Area Sherye Clancy, 218-640-1899 www.lakesskating.org Firemen, Detroit Lakes Volunteer Scott Flynn, Chief, 847-5471 Fire Hall, 844-7665 Food Pantry, Becker County Jack Berenz 846-0142; 847-5287 (h) 4H County Extension Service Becker County 4-H Youth Development, 847-3141 Frazee Community Club John Smith, President 218-334-4991 Friends of the Library, Becker County Mary Haney, 847-2168.

Gamblers Anonymous Fargo, ND 701-235-7335; 877-7027848 Garden Club, Lake Region Mary Buschette, 847-2529 Genealogical Society, Heart O’Lakes Virginia Weston, 847-6483 Girl Scouts, Dakotah

Horizons Karen Skoyles, 847-5653 Gymnastics, Minnesota Flyers Information: 847-3637 Habitat for Humanity Steve Hanson, President 218-841-4938 or 844-5397 www.habitatofdl.org Harness Club Wallace Rodewald, 846-2604 Historical Society, Becker County Amy Degerstrom, Executive Director; 847-2938 Hockey Association, Detroit Lakes Youth John Brehm, 844-5015 Hospice of the Red River Valley, Lakes Area 1102 West River Rd., 8479493; www.hrrv.org Humane Society of the Lakes 19665 U.S. Hwy. 59, Detroit Lakes, 847-0511 info@hsofthelakes.org Website: hsofthelakes.org IDC, Becker/Lakes Larry Remmen, 847-5658 Meeting time varies Ironman Women’s Golf Assoc.

Kris Smith 847-5592 Izaac Walton League, Prairie Woods Matthew Davis, 701-388-1883 Jaycees, Detroit Lakes Nick Omberg, 844-1467 Just for Kix Michelle Bakken, 849-6399 Kidney, National Foundation of MN 651-636-7300 Kiwanis Club Lynette Price, 847-5309 Knights of Columbus Council 3166 Tim Hoverson, 850-8035 Laker Booster Club Mitch McLeod, 847-4491 Let’s Go Fishing, Detroit Lakes Chapter 29190 County Highway 54 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Tim MIller, President, 846-1444, T-JMiller@arvig.net Dave Hochhalter, Treasurer, 847-5670, dbdlmn@arvig.net Trip Scheduling: John Fuglesten, 844-5106, lorettaf@arvig.net

www.lgfws.com Library Club, Detroit Lakes Mary Haney, 847-2168 Lions Club-Detroit Lakes Gerald Johnson, 847-3923 Bruce Nelson, 847-5663 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Helen Voll, 532-7651 Make a Wish Foundation of MN 612-767-9474 March of Dimes, Northland Division 218-727-1318 Covers Becker, Douglas, Grant, Ottertail & Wilken counties.

Masonic Order, Mt. Tabor Lodge Charles Magnuson, 846-0009 Meals on Wheels ­– Callaway and Detroit Lakes DL Nutrition Center, 847-5823 Multiple Sclerosis, MN North Star Chapter Patient service coordinator 200 12th Av. S., Mpls., 55415, 1-800-582-5296 Donations can be sent to this address also Odd Fellows, Lakeside I.O.O.F. 105 Lloyd Kohler, 439-6493 P.E.O., Chapter DQ Mary Schutz, 847-5256 P.E.O., Chapter FG Julie Aanenson, 844-7620 Parks & Recreation Board, Becker County Martin Wiley, 846-2612 Park Board, Detroit Lakes 218-847-5658 Parkinson’s Support GroupEcumen Detroit Lakes Sue Sorenson, 844-4711 Prime American Club Bremer Bank Denise Brown, 847-9292 Quilters, Lake Area Deb Ormseth, 847-1291 Realtors, Lakes Country Association of 847-1950 Red Cross, Midwest Minnesota Chapter of America 218-736-3481 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Karen Lenius 847-1385

Rotary Breakfast Club Mike Stearns 847-4771 ­­Noon Rotary Club Clay Schott, 847-3133 Senior Companion Program Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Sandy Lia 844-8340 Shrine & Color Guard, Detroit Lakes Steve Larson, 841-8533 Soccer, D.L. Youth David Carter, 847-3333 Softball Association, Detroit Lakes DLCCC, 844-4221 Sons of Norway, Vikingland Lodge 495 Joe Merseth, 844-7767 Doris Iverson, 847-7827 Sportsmens Club, Becker County Information: 844-2272 Stroke Support GroupEcumen Detroit Lakes Sue Sorenson, 844-4711 Toastmasters, 412 Lakes Brenda Houts, 846-9275 Transitional Housing Marcia Otte 847-1385 Mahube Community Council United Way of Becker County LuAnn Porter, executive director 846-7400; Also call 800-4924804 ULTRA (United Lake Trail Riders Association) Brian Lund, 850-9836 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1676 Andrew Foltz, 847-9460 Veterans of Foreign Wars Aux. Connie Coalwell 847-9460 VOICES (Victims of Incest Can Emerge Survivors) 847-7446 Meetings held at Lakes Crisis & Resource Center, Detroit Lakes Women of Today Tanya Hockett, 334-2180 Woodcarvers, Lake Country Bob Collins 847-7714 Dennis Forsell 847-1232 Young Life, Lakes Area Peter Paulson, director 847-3567, office

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Live Secure.

Bank Secure.

No matter where you are in your life, a secure financial foundation starts here.

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Personal Banking ■ Mortgage Loans Business Banking ■ Commercial Loans ■ Ag Loans ■ Consumer Loans

First Security Bank

611 Summit Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

218-847-3041

Rod Einerson President

Debbie Haugen Vice President Real Estate

Jay Larsen

Vice President

Seniors & Parents: Contact us for further information regarding the LA Amundson Scholarships given away each spring.

*Parents must maintain primary checking account at FSB for student to be eligible.

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Bremer Bank Located at 115 Holmes St., Bremer Bank is a full-service financial organization offering state-of-the-art banking, investment, trust and insurance solutions for individuals and businesses.

Phone: (218) 847-9292; (800) 908-BANK Website: www.bremer.com

Midwest Bank Midwest Bank is a locally owned, full service bank that provides banking your way.

Main Office: 613 Hwy 10 East. Phone: 218-847-4771.

Branch Office: Inside Wal-Mart. Phone: 218-847-9700.

Website: www.midwestbank.net

First Security Bank Located at 611 Summit Ave., First Security Bank is a friendly, locally owned, independent bank specializing in meeting the needs of its customers with prompt, courteous service — always with a smile.

Phone: (218) 847-3041; (877) 844-3041 Website: www.firstsecuritybanks.com

Bell State Bank & Trust Located at 920 Lake Ave., Bell State Bank & Trust is a locally owned, full service bank featuring “America’s Best” free checking and the best banking hours in town; 7:30am-7:30pm M-F and 9am-1pm Sat. Phone: (218) 844-3000 Website: www.bellbanks.com

American National Bank Located at 1325 Hwy 10 West in Detroit Lakes, American National Bank has a tradition of providing exceptional service while meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Phone: (218) 847-1383; (800) 821-6879 Website: www.anbmn.com

Wells Fargo Bank Located at 211 Holmes St. West, Wells Fargo Bank offers the full range of financial services — loans, deposits, mortgages and investments. Take the next stage to financial success.

Phone: (218) 847-1361; (800) TO-WELLS Website: www.wellsfargo.com

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is also the area’s leading lender.

Midwest Bank is banking your way.

WE SEE YOU AS MORE THAN A CREDIT SCORE.

From start to finish, we can see the details other banks don’t. Face-to-face lending.

WE RESPOND FASTER SO YOU CAN TOO.

From loan decisions, answering questions, or just saying hello, it’s why we’re more than just the hometown bank.*

*Services do not include outsourcing decisions, long waits or pre-recorded phone conversations.

Unlike banks that shuffle paperwork far away and keep you waiting, we handle everything right here, face-to face.

*We do not use automated phone systems, so please be prepared to speak with a real person who can actually assist you.

Call us at 218-847-4771 midwestbank.net

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Senior Dining/Meals On Wheels Meals, social, educational and volunteer opportunities are available to persons who are 60 and older and their spouses at these senior dining centers.

Customers are asked to reserve their meals one day in advance and to make a free-will, confidential donation for the meal. Meals on Wheels are also available, including frozen meals to the eligible homebound from centers in most of these locations, (can receive up to 7 frozen meals each week).

The nutrition program is administered at the following sites: Detroit Lakes:

Sr. Nutrition Site, DL Community Center, 801 Oak Grove Ave., 847-5823.

Congregate dining and Meals on Wheels, Mon.-Fri. Detroit Lakes Apartment Complexes (Served by Detroit Lakes Nutrition Center, 847-5823).

Congregate dining at Marigold, Pleasant View, Silver Birch, Park Manor, Mon. thru Fri. All apartments can receive Meals on Wheels.

Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care, 218-847-4486 or 218844-7179.

Congregate dining offered at Lamplighter Manor and The Madison; meals delivered to North Shore Town Homes and Union Central.

Frazee:

Meals on Wheels (Served by Detroit Lakes Nutrition Center and delivered by Frazee Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program), (218) 847-5823.

Delivered M-W-F.

Lake Park:

City Center; (218) 238-5336.

Congregate dining and Meals on Wheels available Mon.-Fri. at noon.

Osage:

Osage Community Center (218) 573-3663 Congregate dining Mon., Wed. and Fri. and Meals on Wheels delivered on Mondays.

Programs Sponsored By The White Earth Reservation Include:

Big Elbow Lake:

Community Center, rural Waubun, Mon. through Fri., 734-2315

Ponsford:

Community Center, 573-2210; Mon. through Fri.

White Earth:

Mon. through Fri., 983-3286, ext. 1236.

Meals on Wheels:

Meals on Wheels are available to the eligible homebound from centers in the above-listed communities.

Senior Citizen Housing Audubon:

Zephyr Estates Apts.: 372 4th St., Audubon, MN 56511; Below Market Rate Apts.

Eagle View Manor: 2851 First Street, Audubon, MN 56511, 701-746-9551; 8-Plexes w/garages for seniors.

Detroit Lakes:

Diamond Willow: 1558 Randolph Rd., Detroit Lakes, MN 56502, 218-847-6900 An advanced care assisted living residence which offers a homelike environment where residents feel comfortable, respected and empowered. Each home offers 10 private suites with private baths, as well as a spacious sunroom, kitchen area and living room where the residents interact with themselves and staff during a variety of daily activities. A registered nurse provides case management services, under the direction of a primary care physician, who will also provide on-site rounds at the family’s request. Three meals, served daily; weekly housekeeping and laundry service; 24-hour, on-site staff availability; personal pendant emergency call service and more.

Golden Manor: 1165 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-3300 An assisted living residence that is available for lakes area residents. This unique environment offers private bedroom and bath;

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Community

MINDED. TM

…Just Like you “Your Community Bank”

When it comes to buying or refinancing, don’t settle for less.

PERHAM

LORI D. MATTFELD

You deserve: • more financial planning resources • more creative solutions • more local branches • more investment in the community • more commitment to your financial goals • and the MOST lenders “Your experienced Community Bank”

lorim@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9735 | NMLS

RYAN A. RUSTAD

ryanr@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9749 | NMLS

TESSA FORMANEK

tessaf@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9752 | NMLS FRAZEE

ASHLEY RENOLLET

ashleyr@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9725 | NML

Home Equity Loans with NO Closing Cost*

* Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.5% effective as of 09/25/14 an subject to change. APR shown assumes excellent borrower credit history and a loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less. The APR is variable and can change each month, but will never be higher than 8.0%. The APR is based on Well Fargo Prime Rate plus a margin of .50%. The term of the loan is 5 years. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Must have automatic payment from a UCB deposit account. Homeowners property insurance is required.

“Your Community Bank”

When it comes to buying or refinancing, don’t settle for less.

You deserve: • more financial planning resources • more creative solutions • more local branches • more investment in the community • more commitment to your financial goals • and the MOST experienced lenders

“Your Commun

PERHAM

LORI D. MATTFELD

lorim@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9735 | NMLS ID# 480590

RYAN A. RUSTAD ryanr@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9749 | NMLS ID# 460590

TESSA FORMANEK

tessaf@ucbankmn.com | 218.346.9752 | NMLS ID# 480585 FRAZEE

ASHLEY RENOLLET

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Home Equity Loans with NO Closing Cost*

* Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.5% effective as of 09/25/14 an subject to change. APR shown assumes excellent borrower credit history and a loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less. The APR is variable and can change each month, but will never be higher than 8.0%. The APR is based on Well Fargo Prime Rate plus a margin of .50%. The term of the loan is 5 years. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Must have automatic payment from a UCB deposit account. Homeowners property insurance is required.

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three meals served daily, family style; 24 hour staff availability; personal individualized support services, peaceful setting, handicapped accessibility, a nurse call system and medication management and administration. Golden Manor also has a memory care facility that is currently the only non-nursing home Alzheimer’s/dementia care facility in Detroit Lakes.

The Madison: 1405 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-9420 Part of Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, The Madison offers 36 spacious one and two bedroom, pet friendly, independent living apartments with private balconies, large windows and full kitchens. At The Madison you will enjoy daily continental breakfast, daily safety checks, activities, a beauty shop, response line, a Nu Step exercise machine and a large dining room, with fireplace. Home care services are available through Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care.

Lamplighter Manor: 1425 Madison Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-7768 Part of Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, Lamplighter Manor offers 65 pet friendly, independent living apartments. Rental subsidies are available for qualifying seniors and disabled adults. At Lamplighter Manor you will enjoy educational and therapeutic activities, our beautiful dining r. Home Care Services are available through Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Home Care.

The Cottage: 1435 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-8354 Part of Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, The Cottage offers 22 spacious, pet friendly, assisted living apartments. The Cottage is a luxury alternative to the nursing home and maximizes your independence in a smaller setting.

We will customize your needs and provide you with all the wonderful care you deserve, 24 hours a day, plus RN supervision and assessments, activities, medication administration, diabetic monitoring, response line, assistance with personal care, bathing, homemaking, laundry and three meals each day.

Essentia Health-Lincoln Park Assisted Living: 208 Oak St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Lincoln Park Assisted Living offers independent living with assistance as needed. Each of the 30 apts. in Assisted Living offers 24 hr. Home Health staffing, three meals per day, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry service, planned activities, basic cable, safety checks, case management services and a personalized urgency response system. Becker County Elderly Waiver Program, Group Residential Housing, and Long Term Care insurance is accepted.

Essentia Health-Lincoln Park Senior Apts.: 207 Park St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Lincoln Park Senior Apartments offers a variety of services including a daily noon meal, scheduled transportation, washer and dryer in each apartment, garbage disposal, dishwasher in three apartment plans, paid utilities (except personal phone), basic cable, light housekeeping, planned activities, personalized services and an urgency response system.

Madsen Properties: 1-800-728-5401 Low-income housing for senior citizens and disabled individuals.

Community room, security system, some apartments designed for handicap use, walk-in closets, emergency call system.

Silver Birch: 303 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; 31 Units.

Marigold Apartments: 110 E. Union Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; 24 Units.

Mountain View Estates: Central and Barbara, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-3412; Subsidized HRA Mahube or Human

Services.

Park Manor Estates: 1035 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-2636; 85 Units Government subsidized housing for seniors and disabled persons. excellent location, on-site management, controlled access, community room, resident-sponsored activities.

Pelican River Apts.: 1260 Loring Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-4983; Below market rate rent.

Pelican River II: 1265 Loring Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-4983; Below market rate rent.

Pleasant View Apts.: 1111 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-7859, 60 Units; Low rent public housing based on income.

Union Central Senior Living: 307 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-844-4711 A community of 30 one and two bedroom apartments, with or without a patio. We promote independent living with assistance as needed. Apartments include a dishwasher, cable TV and all utilities except land-line telephone. A wide range of amenities are provided, including a beauty salon, complimentary personal response line, laundry, snacks, activities, scheduled transportation for shopping, exercise room, beautiful and spacious dining room and enclosed courtyard, with a gazebo.

Union Square Town Homes: Union & Andrews Streets, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 800-810-2853 Two and three bedroom two-story town homes with attached garages, subsidized through Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency, for low to moderate income families and seniors. Units feature 1-1/2 baths and a patio off the back entrance.

Essentia Health-Winchester on Washington: 1051 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-0894, www.essentiahealth.org Located on the campus of Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, Winchester on Washington Senior Apartments are close to downtown Detroit Lakes, the library and churches. We provide residents with many amenities including daily noon meal, complimentary washer and dryer on each floor, paid utilities (except personal phone), garbage disposal, basic cable, scheduled transportation, light housekeeping, planned activities and personalized care.

Frazee

Frazee Assisted Living: P.O. Box 96, Frazee, MN 56544, 218334-4501 19 units operated by Frazee Care Center. Three meals a day, snack bar in lounge. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services, 24-hour staff, social and recreational activities.

Maple Avenue Apts.: 218-846-7316 Twelve-plex family and senior living facility located next to the Frazee Care Center. Garages available. Becker County HEDA. Rivercrest Apts.: Box 296, Frazee, MN 56544, 218-849-6901; 24 Units (22 regular units, 2 handicapped) Subsidized by Farmers Home Administration based on 30 percent of income.

Sunrise Senior Villa: 302 Third St. SW, Frazee, MN 56544, 218-334-4501.

Lake Park

East Side Apts.: 847-5641 Family and senior living apartments. Eight-plex with garages.

Madsen Properties, Park Village: 1-800-728-5401 1007 First St., Lake Park, MN 56554 Low-income housing for senior citizens and disabled individu-

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als. Community room, security system, one apartment designed for handicap use, emergency call system.

Park Terrace Apts.: Lake Park, MN 56554, 218-849-2445; fair market rate apartments.

Village Square Apts.: 507 Front St., Lake Park, MN 56544, 238-5532; eight plex senior apartments with garages.

Ulen

Northern Lights Assisted Living Operated by Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN 56585, 5968847.

Other Services Fuel Assistance:

Mahube Community Council, 1125 W. River Road, P.O. Box 747, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-1385 White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591, 983-3285.

Home Weatherization Assistance: Mahube Community Council, 1125 W. River Road, P.O. Box 747, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-1385 The Weatherization Assistance Program provides cost-effective energy saving measures — such as insulating, air sealing and heating system repair, modification or replacement — to the homes of eligible lowincome people. Available in Hubbard, Mahnomen and Becker counties.

Landlord/Tenant Rights Legal Services Inc. of Northwest MN, 1015 7th Ave. N., PO Box 838, Moorhead, MN 56561-0838, Toll Free 1-800-450-8585.

Home Rehab/Fix-up Loans Minnesota Finance Agency, 400 Sibley St., Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55101, Toll Free 1-800-710-8871

Call for information on fix-up fund loans or rehab accessibility loans — programs that provides funds to make homes handicap accessible.

USDA Rural Development, 809 Eighth St. SE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 218-847-9392 Low income families in greater Minnesota may obtain low interest loans and grants for repairs and home improvements.

Public Housing

White Earth Reservation Housing Authority PO Box 436, White Earth, MN 56591, 218-473-4663 or 1-800726-4016.

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services is outpatient care for adults that may include health monitoring and therapy, nutritional counseling, respite services, home safety practices and emotional support. Stimulating recreational and social activities may be offered.

Ecumen-Detroit Lakes Adult Day Services, 1415 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, 847-4486 Heritage Living Center, 619 West Sixth St., Park Rapids, MN 56470, 732-3329.

Sunnyside Care Center, 16561 Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554, 238-5944 or 439-3831.

Respite Services

Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 218-847-4486 Offers temporary care to people with disabilities or illness in order that their families can take a break from the daily routine of care-giving. Respite services are offered at both Emmanuel Nursing Home and The Cottage.

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Ecumen-Detroit Lakes, 218-847-4486 Ecumen-Detroit Lakes support services may be paid for privately, billed to insurance, through Medicare or assistance programs for eligible individuals. Please contact us if you would like more information.

The Community Caregivers-Faith in Action Volunteer Program provides assistance to elderly and disabled in Becker County through a network of volunteers, congregations, and agencies. Volunteers benefit from training and ongoing support, and enjoy an opportunity to develop and express their spirituality through engaging in meaningful service to others. The program is provided through donations to the Emmanuel Foundation, and through United Way. There is no fee for assistance.

The Senior Companion Program provides assistance to help frail, elderly and disabled adults in Becker County to stay at home.

Companions are over the age of 60, and “do what friends do for friends.”

The program is provided in partnership with Becker County, Lutheran Social Services, and the United Way, and through donations to the Emmanuel Foundation. A fee may apply.

Community Support Systems provide wellness education, strength based counseling and support groups for those living with Alzheimer’s, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. Support groups meet regularly at Ecumen-Detroit Lakes and are free of charge.

“Helping Hands Ministry” assists the elderly and disabled of the Detroit Lakes area community with minor home repairs and home maintenance in the spirit of Matthew 25:35; “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink: I was a stranger and you took me in. I was naked and you clothed me: I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.”

The Community Homemaking program (218-844-7154) provides meal preparation, routine household assistance, shopping, and general support to individuals living within ten miles of Detroit Lakes.

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We’re All In This Boat Together.

We can all make a Difference!

CLEAN - Inspect and clean off all plants, zebra mussels, and mud on equipment before leaving the lake or river.

Every action you take can prevent the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species in our lakes and rivers. Spread of invasive species is not inevitable - only a small number of waters are infested.

DRAIN - Pull drain plugs and drain

Every water protected keeps our lakes healthy, protects recreation, and saves jobs.

DRY - Boat with plug removed,

all water from boats, ballast tanks, bait containers, motors, bilge, live well, and kayak before transporting.

compartments, and gear at least 7 days in the summer (30 days spring/fall).

certain that you are not transporting any aquatic invasive species, have all your equipment decontaminated by a trained professional.

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calendar of events

This information was provided by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, and dates are subject to change. Please visit the website, www.visitdetroitlakes.com for any scheduling changes or additions.

February 2015

• Jan 1st: HAPPY NEW YEAR! • Jan 8th: Collin Raye in Concert, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Jan 10th: Winter Trails Day, Maplelag Resort, Callaway • Jan 16th: Dwight Yoakum in Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Jan 17th: DLCCC Indoor Triathlon, Community & Cultural Center, Detroit Lakes • Jan 17th: Fishaddictions Kids Fishing Derby, Little Detroit Lake • Jan 17th: Fishing Tournament, Eagle Lake, Frazee • Jan 17th: 2nd Annual Ice Drags Shootout, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes • Jan 18th-20th: Canadian Senior Ladies Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Jan 19th: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY • Jan 22nd: The New Standards, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Jan 23rd: Ralphie May Comedy, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Jan 24th: ULTRA Snowmobile Club Classic Cruise Ride (North), M State Parking Lot, Detroit Lakes • Jan 24th: Lantern Lighted Snowshoeing/XC Skiing, Itasca State Park • Jan 24th: Charity Benefit & Movie Screening, Ecumen-Detroit Lakes • Jan 25th: Holmes Jam Session, Holmes Theatre Ballroom, Detroit Lakes • Jan 31st: Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe Event, Buffalo River State Park, Hawley • Jan 31st: Freezin’ for a Reason 5K Run, Sky Walk at Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen

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January 2015

• Feb 6th-16th: 2015 Polar Fest Celebration, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 6th: Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 6th-8th: Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 7th: Midnite Riders Classic Old Timers Snowmobile Run, Lake Park • Feb 7th: Breakfast Rotary “Poles & Holes” Fishing Tournament, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 7th: Guided Snowshoe Hike, Ice Cracking Lodge, Ponsford • Feb 7th: Laker Red to Purple & Gold-Adam Thielen Celebration, HIstoric Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 7th: Free Kids Movie, Cinemagic Cinema, Washington Square Mall, Detroit Lakes • Feb 7th: Candlelit Ski & Snowshoe Event, Buffalo River State Park, Hawley • Feb 8th-10th: Canadian “Why Not” Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Feb 10th: Lyra Trio (Classical Music Series), HIstoric Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Feb 13th-14th: Manitoba Hydro Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes • Feb 13th: Ice Tee Golf, Little Detroit Lake by Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes • Feb 13th: Live Music Night at Detroit Mountain Lodge, Detroit Lakes • Feb 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! • Feb 14th-15th: Manitoba Hydro Bonspiel, Lakes Curling Club, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 14th: Freeze Your Buns Run, Community & Cultural Center, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 14th: Polar Pancake & French Toast Feed, The Pavilion, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 14th: Minnesota Darkhouse Association Youth Fishing

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Derby, Little Detroit Lake near Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 14th: 19th Annual Polar Fest Plunge, Little Detroit Lake • Feb 14th: Frozen Fireworks & Tailgating on the Lake, Public Beach & Little Detroit Lake, Detroit Lakes • Feb 14th: Polaritaville Dance, Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 15th: Skating with Polar Pete, People’s Park, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 15th: Deb Jenkins Band, Best Western Premier Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 16th: Polar Fest Wrap Up Party, Detroit Mountain Lodge, Detroit Lakes • Feb 16th: PRESIDENT’S DAY • Feb 20th: Bret Michaels in Concert, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Feb 21st: ULTRA Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Swap Meet, Public Beach near Pavilion, Detroit Lakes • Feb 21st: Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike, Schoolcraft Trail, Itasca State Park • Feb 21st: Candlelight Ski, Maplewood State Park, Pelican Rapids • Feb 22nd: Holmes Jam Session, Holmes Theatre Ballroom, Detroit Lakes • Feb 26th: Black Violin, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes.

• Feb 28th: Rainbow Rendezvous XC Ski Races, Rainbow Resort, Waubun

March 2015

• Mar 1st: Wedding Extravaganza, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen • Mar 7th-8th: 45th Annual Sno-Deo at Pinehurst Resort,

Naytahwaush • Mar 7th: Guided Snowshoe Hike, Itasca State Park • Mar 7th: “Triple Espresso,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Mar 11th-12th: “Flat Stanley,” Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Mar 17th: HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! • Mar 18th: Chamber Economic Development Summit, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • M ar 21st-22nd: Lake Region Builders Association Home & Sport Show, Kent Freeman Arena, Detroit Lakes • Mar 26th-28th: Summit Productions Presents “Three Murders & It’s Only Monday,” Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Mar 30th: Holmes Jam Session with Acoustic Guitarist/ Vocalist Tim Eggebraaten, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes.

April 2015

• Apr 9th: Church Basement Ladies, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 11th: Maple Syrup Day, Vergas • Apr 17th: Holy Rosary Spring Interlude, Detroit Mountain Lodge, Detroit Lakes • Apr 18th: Murder Mystery Dinner & Live Music, Best Western Premier Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • Apr 19th: Lakes Area Community Concert Band, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 22nd: Duo Cavatina (Classical Music Series), Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Apr 23rd: Becker County United Way Celebration of Heroes,

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• Apr 25th: Deuces Wild 2015 & Motion Arts Fundraiser, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes

May 2015

• Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • May 6th: United Way Day of Caring, Becker County • May 7th: Chamber Awards Banquet, Detroit Lakes (location TBA) • May 7th: Pianist Rebecca Davis (Classical Music Series), Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • May 9th: Walleye Fishing Opener • May 10th: Mother’s Day Wine Tasting, Best Western Premier Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes.

• May 13th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • May 14th: Parkfest 2015, City Park & Pavilion, Detroit Lakes.

• May 14th-17th: 18th Annual Festival of Birds, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Detroit Lakes • May 22nd-25tth Avenue of Flags/Memorial Walk, Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes • May 23rd: Bass Fishing Opener • May 23rd-25th: Shady Hollow Flea Market Opening Weekend • May 23rd-25th: 5th Annual Kickoff to Summer Beach Party Weekend, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes • May 25th: MEMORIAL DAY • May 29th-30th: 14th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes, downtown Detroit Lakes.

• May 31st: Discovery Dives Begin, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes

June 2015

• Every Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea Market, Detroit Lakes • Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge • Every Thursday: Live at the Lodge Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday: Artisan Fair & Farmer’s Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes • June 6th: Minnesota Muskie Fishing Opener.

• June 6th: National Trails Day Hike, Itasca State Park • June 10th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • June 12th-13th: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Detroit Lakes High School Track • June 12th-14th: White Earth Powwow • June 17th-21st: Turtle Fest, Perham • June 19th: Father’s Day Beer Tasting & Shrimp Boil with Live Music, BW Premier Lodge on thLake, Detroit Lakes.

• June 20th-21st: 9th Annual Quake the Lakes Powerboat Races on Little Detroit Lake by Zorbaz, Detroit Lakes • June 20th: 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Festival, Richwood Winery, Richwood

OPPORTUNITY IS AT HAND...

IRP Business Loans Over $500,000 in low interest loan funds are available for new or expanding businesses.

Tax Increment Financing Eligible projects can receive tax increment financing for nine to twenty-five years.

JOBZ Incentives Property tax relief, income tax credits and sales tax exemptions through the year 2015 for eligible businesses.

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• June 20th: Illuminight 5K, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • June 26th-28th: Shakespeare in the Park, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes

July 2015

• Every Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea Market, Detroit Lakes • Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Thursday: Live at the Lodge, Best Western Premier Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday: Artisan Fair & Farmers Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes • July 2nd-3rd: Shakespeare in the Park, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • July 4th: INDEPENDENCE DAY • July 4th: Fireworks at the City Beach, Detroit Lakes • July 8th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes.

• July 10th-19th: 80th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes • July 11th: Midsummer Bike Tour, Community & Cultural Center, Detroit Lakes • July 11th-12th: Phelps Mill Art Festival, Phelps Mill Park, Battle Lake • July 19th: Parade of the Northwest, Detroit Lakes • July 24th-26th: 61st Annual Turkey Days, Frazee • July 26th: 37th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, City Park, Detroit Lakes • July 29th-31st: 124th Annual Becker County Fair, Detroit Lakes.

August 2015

• Every Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea Market, Detroit Lakes • Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes • Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge • Every Thursday (except WE Fest weekend): Live at the Lodge, Best Western Premier Lodge on the Lake, Detroit Lakes • Every Saturday: Artisan Fair & Farmers Market, Shady Hollow, Detroit Lakes.

• Aug 4th: Crazy Daze, downtown Detroit Lakes.

• Aug 6th-8th: WE Fest 33rd Anniversary Celebration, Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes • Aug 8th-9th: Pine Point Powwow • Aug 10th-16th: 84th Annual Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit Country Club, Detroit Lakes • Aug 12th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes

• Aug 13th-16th: Looney Days, Vergas • Aug 14th: Young Life Family Fun Night, City Park, Detroit Lakes • Aug 15th: Young Life Triathlon, City Park, Detroit Lakes • Aug 22nd: 10th Annual Boats & Bars to Benefit Habitat for Humanity, Detroit Lakes • Aug 27th-29th: Ojibwe Forests Rally, Detroit Lakes

September 2015

• Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Sept 4th-7th: Western Minnesota Steam Threshers 62nd Annual Reunion, Rollag • Sept 5th: 25th Annual Laddies Loppet, Maplelag Resort, Callaway • Sept 5th: End of Summer Luau Party, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes • Sept 7th: LABOR DAY • Sept 9th: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes • Sept 12th: Dick Beardsley Run, Detroit Lakes • Sept 12th: Grape Stomp, Richwood Winery, Richwood • Sept 14th-18th: Noon Rotary Blood Screening, Essentia Health-St. Mary’s, Detroit Lakes • Sept 18th: Toast to Tamarac, Richwood Winery • Sept 25th: Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Foundation Fire & Ice Fundraiser, The Fireside, Detroit Lakes

October 2015

• Every Sunday (through mid-October): Wildlife Movies (2 p.m. start), Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes • Oct 3rd: Fall Festival, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Rochert • Oct 3rd: Damien Society Fall Home Tours, Detroit Lakes • Oct 4th: 19th Annual Oktoberfest, Event Center, Frazee • Oct 5th: HIke for Hope, Itasca State Park, Park Rapids.

• Oct 8th-11th: 18th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration, Pelican Rapids.

• Oct 17th: Pumpkin Festival, Ottertail • Oct 31st: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! • Oct 31st: Halloween Bash, Holiday Inn Beach Bar & Grill, Detroit Lakes

November 2015

• Nov 19th-21st: Holmes Art Show, Historic Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes • Nov 26th: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! • Nov 30th: Santa’s Grand Parade of Lights, downtown Detroit Lakes

December 2015

• Dec 25th: MERRY CHRISTMAS! • Dec 31st: New Year’s Eve — Happy 2016!

• Dec 31st: NYE Bash, Community & Cultural Center, Detroit Lakes • Dec 31st: NYE Party, Holiday Inn, Detroit Lakes For updated event listings, please visit the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce website at business.visitdetroitlakes.com/events.

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Ojibwe Forests Rally brings thrill of racing to streets of Detroit Lakes One of Detroit Lakes’ most popular new summer attractions, the Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally, returns to Becker County Aug. 27-29, 2015.

The 2014 Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally was the penultimate event of the eight round Rally America Championship, and featured three days of competition that took racers along many little-used gravel back roads of Becker and Clearwater counties, to the Buffalo River Race Park and even includes a stage that runs through the streets of Detroit Lakes.

Thousands of spectators lined

West Lake Drive on the final night of the rally to watch the racers speed their way past the city beach to complete the race’s final stage.

“Everybody loved it,” said race chairman Erick Nelson. “Even the guys who crashed had a great time.”

Subaru Rally Team USA driver David Higgins and his co-driver Craig Drew claimed victory in the 2014 race, winning nearly all of the event’s 16 competition stages.

“The Ojibwe Forests Rally organizers put on a fantastic event for both fans and competitors,” stated Rob Weir, Subaru Motorsports

marketing manager. “We’re proud to put Subaru at the top of the podium at this Rally America round, and look forward to our return in 2015.”

A total of 45 teams were entered in 2014, and more of them completed the race than ever before. Film crews were even on hand to film the event for broadcast on NBC Sports, something that hadn’t happened in several years.

Even bigger things are being planned for 2015. For up-to-date information, visit the website at ojibweforestrally.com or follow the event on Facebook.

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Tamarac ‘going green’ for wildlife Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, located about 10 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes, lies in the heart of one of the most diverse transition zones in North America.

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge was established as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife by Executive Order 7902, dated May 31, 1938.

Here Eastern deciduous hardwoods, Northern coniferous forests and Western tall grass prairie converge, creating a rich assemblage of both plants and animals.

The landscape is characterized by rolling forested hills interspersed with shallow lakes, rivers, marshes and shrub swamps.

Towering red and white pine intermingle with aspens, majestic old growth forests, jack pine barrens and tamarack-spruce bogs. In the land where food grows on water, bountiful wild rice provides for future generations of wildlife and native people.

Though the landscape has been altered by the influences of human history and past management, the Refuge remains largely intact with a

functioning ecosystem, retaining an untamed character for current visitors to enjoy, use and respect. From the vibrant emergence of spring woodland wildflowers to the rich colors of autumn to the quiet hush of winter, people come to revitalize their spirit and connect with a rich wildlife heritage.

Tamarac’s latest addition, the Discovery Center, is slated for a June 2015 opening. This brainchild of the nonprofit Friends of Tamarac NWR is an energy-efficient facility created as a permanent home for the Refuge’s environmental education programs.

Within just a little under 2,000 square feet, the Discovery Center will house a multi-purpose meeting room, storage and restrooms — but the part that the Friends are most excited about is the outdoor classroom/amphitheater “that will allow nearly 100 people to gather at a time without creating a large impact on the landscape,” according to the informational brochure.

The indoor meeting room will allow for gatherings of 45 people in a classroom setting, or 70-80 people in

an open meeting setting.

Once it’s completed, the new building will be used to enhance and expand the environmental education programs already in existence at Tamarac — many of which are organized and taught by volunteers from the Friends organization.

Five outdoor learning stations have been set up around the refuge, with each geared toward teaching a different aspect of the refuge’s natural flora and fauna.

Friends of Tamarac volunteers contribute their time and expertise to teach these programs to visiting students from as close as Detroit Lakes and Frazee-Vergas, or as far away as Moorhead and Park Rapids.

The newly renovated Visitor Center at Tamarac, which officially reopened in the spring of 2014, was retrofitted to incorporate both geothermal heating and solar power.

For more information about Tamarac, visit the website, www. fws.gov/refuge/tamarac. For more about the Friends organization, and how to get involved, please visit www.tamaracfriends.org.

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Award-winning WE Fest poised for even bigger things in future Since 1983, WE Fest has been bringing some of the hottest performers in country music to the main stage of the Soo Pass Ranch, located just five minutes south of Detroit Lakes off Highway 59.

Twice nominated for the Country Music Association’s prestigious Best Special Event award, WE Fest is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding events of its kind in the nation — and under the new ownership of Townsquare Media, the 33-year-old Becker County tradition is poised for an even brighter future.

Townsquare Media is the third largest radio company in America with 311 stations, including 24 in Minnesota markets St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester and Faribault/ Owatonna and five stations in Bismarck, N.D.

“It’s an amazing new chapter for WE Fest,” said John Gourley, the festival’s chief marketing officer. “With a company of this size, it will give us the resources to do even more new things at WE Fest in terms of enhancing the audience experience — and to do them more quickly.”

This year, organizers are hoping to once again bring in sold-out crowds to enjoy the music of headliners Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts — one for each night of the festival, which runs August 6, 7 and 8, 2015.

They will be joined by Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Jake Owen and Maiden Dixie along with popular past performers Big & Rich, Colt Ford and a host of other up-andcoming country artists.

“We’re on a sales path for 2015

that’s unprecedented, so we want to encourage people not to wait to buy their tickets,” said Gourley.

Visit the main page of WE Fest’s website, www.wefest.com, for a full list of performers, as well as for information on purchasing festival music tickets and camping packages.

Though this year’s festival is expected to include several additions and enhancements, Gourley said one of the biggest changes is likely to occur in 2016.

“For 2016, we will be adding at least one more yearly event (at the Soo Pass),” he said. “It’s just in the pre-planning stages now, but in all likelihood it will be in a different music genre than country. We’re still deciding just what that will be.

“It’s going to be an exciting next few years,” he added.

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GLENZ PLUMBING, INC.

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Commercial & Residential Wiring Licensed Electrical Contracting Free Planning Service

Schatts Electric 847-5255

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521 S. Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Lake Region Electric Cooperative

Serving your electrical needs for over 3 generations!

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2015 Open House Dates: May 16 & 17 June 13 & 14 August 22 & 23

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The Village of Riverview is a seasonal, 130 lot, permanent park along the Pelican River with access to Detroit Lake.

We have boating and swimming available to everyone. We are an exclusive ownership RV community which opens for residents from May until October providing “at the lake living” to people at affordable prices.

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Veterans Memorial Park: Patriotic gateway to City of Detroit Lakes On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011, government officials shared the stage with Becker County veterans’ organizations for the official dedication of the new Veterans Memorial Park, located at the corner of Washington Avenue and U.S. Highway 10 in downtown Detroit Lakes.

The focal point of the park is the Becker County Veterans Memorial, an 11x12-foot granite monument that was constructed by Detroit Lakes’ own Ness Granite Works.

The monument is fronted by five

flagpoles, which on special occasions will fly flags representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as the American flag.

The 0.8-acre park also includes a curved sidewalk lined with engraved granite pavers and benches, honoring area war veterans and those who have served both past and present.

The sidewalk leads from the monument at the park’s west entrance to a raised amphitheater on its east side, which was dedicated in August

2012.

Also included in the new park are four previously constructed memorials that used to stand in the old county veterans park next to the county courthouse (the park was dismantled to make way for a courthouse expansion three years ago).

Those monuments, installed in the spring of 2012, include a memorial to fallen Becker County war veterans; a firemen’s memorial; a Sept.

11, 2001 memorial; and a flag dedication stone.

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Bergen’s is ranked amongst the top 30 growers in the country. Growing and selling plants to our nation’s largest retailers keeps us on the edge of technology and aware of global trends. Bergen’s can provide a career opportunity with unlimited growth.

Eligible team members receive a competitive salary, cafeteria style benefits, holiday and vacation pay, product discounts and more. EOE, Drug-free workplace.

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Attn: Kim Green, 801 West Willow Street, Detroit Lakes, MN or apply online at www.bergensgreenhouses.com. Like us on Facebook

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• Detroit Lakes 847-1385 • Park Rapids 732-7204 • Mahnomen 935-5022 • Fergus Falls 739-3011 • Wadena 632-3600 www.mahube.org

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2015 PHOTO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONED

WINNERS! Top three winners featured on the front cover.

Brianne Thompson, Detroit Lakes

Thank you, to everyone that participated in this year’s contest.

Amanda Perrine, Frazee

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ERV'S TOWING & TUNE-UPS AutoCare ® Center

We Install Quality NAPA Parts

In business for over 40 years

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12375 Cty Hwy 17 Detroit Lakes, MN

Fax: 218-847-2407

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MONDAY-THURSDAY 8AM - 5PM

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www.lmhc.org • 218-847-1676 928 8th St. S. E. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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We have the perfect

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You’ll be up-to-date on everything that’s happening in the lakes area!

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www.dl-online.com 511 WASHINGTON AVENUE • DETROIT LAKES, MN 218-847-3151 Informing Becker County for over 100 years

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DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA This is our town!

WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

We look forward to summer…all winter long!

We bird watch in the spring WE HONOR OUR VETERANS WITH THE AVENUE OF FLAGS

We begin our summer at the Street Faire

We watch fireworks on the beach on the 4th of July

We are the home of the Great Northwest Water Carnival

We love grilling on our patios

We kick up our heels at WE Fest We anchor at the sand bar

We dance at the Pavilion We star gaze on clear nights

We boat around our 412 lakes with friends and family

WE BIKE THE HEARTLAND TRAIL

We cheer for the Lakers We tour the Scenic Trail for fall colors

We celebrate winter at Detroit Mountain We take the plunge at Polar Fest

We live in the state of hockey

We love our town!

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TIME FOR A LITTLE R&R? The Holiday Inn on the Lake

The Holiday Beach Bar and Grill

The Ice House Restaurant

• Fine dining at affordable prices • Daily lunch and dinner specials • The biggest and best salad bar in the area!

• Beautiful view of Big Detroit Lake

• The entertainment and sports HQ in the Lakes area!

• 12 big screen TVs • Daily happy hour and drink specials • Karaoke every Friday night • LIVE music throughout the year • Free shuttle to Detroit Mountain

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218-847-2121 | www.dlinn.com | Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HolidayInnOnTheLake

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A culinary experience with local flair Spanky’s offers a Minnesota inspired menu with distinctive dishes that are complemented by our classic wines and featured cocktails. We invite you in, and look forward to serving you.

Recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2014

34785 Co. Hwy. 4 Vergas, MN On Beautiful Rose Lake

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SPEAK EASY

ITALIAN • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PIZZA 1100 North Shore Drive • Detroit Lakes, MN

— family owned and operated —

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LUNCH MON-SAT 11-4 • SUNDAY 10-4 DINNER EVERYDAY 4-10

Banquet Facilities from 10-320 people for

Weddings, Grooms Dinners, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, Meetings Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Etc.

Catering &Take-out Lasagna • Spaghetti Rigatoni • Tortellini • Carbonara Seafood Fettuccine

(Each pan will feed up to 20 people, comes with bread, to go only. Half pan also available feeds up to 10)

Double Bubble Hour Every day 11am-7pm Starts again at 9pm

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Our gift cards make a great gift for any occasion.

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Chicken/Ham Italian Feast Mexican/All You Can Eat Wings Beef/Ribeye Special Pork/Breakfast for Dinner Fish/Surf & Turf Special Prime Rib/BBQ Rib Dinner

Featuring Specials Ever y Day!

Try one of our daily specials, or our homemade omelets, juicy burgers and sandwiches! Build your own soup and salad bar available every day too.

Family coming to town?

Let us do the work!

We can make your breakfast, lunch or dinner, so you can relax and have fun.

The 59’er Cafe Now Offers

CATERING!

Call ahead, we do no wait, family meals to go!

We do weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and corporate functions - or, host your event here!

We have a free party room ready for you. Call us to ask about menu selection and to reserve your date!

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Ice Cream Treats

Available for parties, family reunions or other special events Available to visit businesses, daycares, schools, customer or employee appreciation events

Gift Certificates Available

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We are the

ONE STOP

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• Quality Cenex Fuels • Propane • Hunting & Fishing License • Drive Thru • Expanded Seating • Free Wi-Fi

Your Coop in your community

Community Coops 14583 Highway 10 West • Lake Park, MN 56554 • 218-238-5911 911 Hwy. 34 E • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-847-3190 Pump 24 • Mahnomen, MN • 218-935-2258 Twin Valley • 218-584-5171 Flom • 218-567-8538 001189614r1

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Come in, gather with friends, and have a cup of delicious cheer.

Specials – Daily –

Homemade Soups • 1/2 Sandwich & Cup of Soup

Lunch Specials

Stop in for Happy Hour!

Bottled Beer & Wine Available!

La Barista coffee • gifts • food • friends

808 Washington Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN • 218-847-8870 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL Monday-Friday 7am-7pm • Saturday 8am-5pm • Sunday 10am-4pm Follow us on for our daily specials!

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We’re Closer Than You Think!

• Cadillac Jack Gaming Machines • ON/OFF Sale • EVERY MONDAY & FRIDAY ~ Bingo, Meat Raffle & Pull Tab Tournament • On-Site ATM • Now Serving Delicious Appetizers, Pizza and Sandwiches Too!

We’ve Added More!

Cadillac Jack Gaming Machines

Monday-Saturday 4-6pm Saturday Noon-1pm

HWY 59 • Callaway • 375-3133

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Daily Drink Specials!

Happy Hour!

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1743 Long Bridge Road Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

218-847-3206

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Family owned and operated by the Cervenkas for over 40 years, the Shorewood Pub is located on the sunny side of the lake!

BEAN BA COMING G’S SOON!

THIS IS YOUR PARTY PLACE!

ANNIVERSARIES CLASS REUNIONS WEDDINGS BIRTHDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTIES CORPORATE PARTIES YOU NAME IT...WE’LL HOST IT! NO EXTRA CHARGE!

• GENUINE HOSPITALITY SERVED DAILY • There’s always something going on at the Pub! SUPER BOWL PARTY • PURPLE CRUISER GIVEAWAY

We invite you in for the big game, Nascar race, pool and dart leagues, or just some of the...

VERY BEST...HOMEMADE SANDWICHES and BURGERS IN TOWN! HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Friday • 4-6pm

SUMMER CAMPING MAY thru OCTOBER

WE FEST

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The American Legion Post 15 810 West Lake Drive • 218-847-8533

Stop in today and support an American Tradition The American Legion began in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is our nation’s largest wartime veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring youth and community involvement, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

RESTAURANT

– WINTER HOURS – Breakfast Monday-Friday 7-10:45 am 3rd Sunday of every month Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-1pm

– SUMMER HOURS – Breakfast Monday-Friday 6-10:45 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday 8am-Noon Lunch Monday-Friday 11am-1pm

Friday Night Dinner Special 5-8pm 4th Friday - Zinger’s Steak Fry 5-8pm 1st Sunday Auxiliary Breakfast Fundraiser 8am-Noon (Winter) - 3rd Sunday Lake Region Veterans Color Guard Breakfast Fundraiser 8am-Noon (All Year)

• SPECIALS •

COFFEE & DAILY BREAKFAST Starting @ $3.99

DELICIOUS GIANT CINNAMON OR CARMEL ROLL WITH COFFEE $3.25

BEST HOMEMADE BISCUITS & GRAVY IN TOWN! HOMEMADE SOUP & SANDWICH $5.50

DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL Only $6.50

FREE COFFEE! with breakfast or lunch purchase.

Expires 12-12-15

LOUNGE

– Winter Hours – Monday-Friday 4pm-Close Saturday 2pm-Close Sunday Noon-Close

– SUMMER Hours – Monday-Friday 3pm-Close Saturday 1pm-Close Sunday Noon-Close

• SPECIALS • HAPPY HOUR

Monday-Thursday 4-6pm 9-Close Friday 4-6pm Saturday 1-5pm

MONDAY & TUESDAY

2-4-1’s 4-6pm

WINE

WEDNESDAY $3.25 a glass all day!

THIRSTY

THURSDAY 16 oz. Taps $2.00 all day!

CATERING & HALL OPTIONS Call Julie...847-8533

When you visit the Legion, You support our vets and their mission to better our community!

We invite you in, and look forward to your company.

Visit www.legionl.org to see how you can help!

Like us on Facebook

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Breakfast Served all day!

Lunch & Dinner Bakery

Great with a slice of pie!

The special treats you deserve.

990 U.S. 10 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 847-1666

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FAMOUS HALF POUND BURGERS

TOMATO DILL DUMPLING SOUP

FISH TACO SALAD

BEEF NACHOS

WE ARE THE DESTINATION

that’s always worth the trip!

Poker, Trivia, Live Music, Meat Raffle, Bingo, Pull Tabs

GREAT DRINKS • GREAT ATMOSPHERE • GREAT FOOD!

HOURS: 11am-2am MondaySunday

158 WEST MAIN STREET • VERGAS, MN • 218.342.2400

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“El Loro always has the best combinations of all different mexican food staples. Excellent drinks. Excellent price.

Everything tastes really good.

I love that they have tamales.

Not many places serve them at an affordable price. Also love the chips and salsa you get before the meal.”

eL LORO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Weekly Specials Sunday: Kids eat free with a paid adult.

Monday: $6.99 Fajitas TueSday: Two for One regular priced small Margaritas WedneSday: $1 off any of the dinner combos

Whether you are looking for a quick bite, that hits the spot just right, or the perfect place to celebrate with a great meal that looks as good as it tastes, El Loro is pleased to serve you! el loro

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