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JULY 2019 | VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 2

DETROIT LAKES

GOAT YOGA Have you herd?

The cute new craze has hit home

SOAK UP THE FUN Water Carnival to offer more than 60 wet and wild events

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Tribune File Photo

In the dog days of summer, there’s no better place to cool off than in the refreshing waters of Detroit Lake. The city’s mile-long beach is always bustling in the summers, but is especially popular on holiday weekends, like last year’s Fourth of July weekend, pictured here.

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A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE JUNE 19, 2019 ISSUE OF THE TRIBUNE

HAVE YOU HERD?

Goat yoga craze hits Detroit Lakes.......................

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang.....................................................................

THE OVENBIRD

The bird that’s often heard, but rarely seen........................................................

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH.. ...............................................

SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Everything happening in and around Detroit Lakes...........................................

WATER CARNIVAL

Jaycees’ 84th annual Water Carnival set for July 12-21..................................................

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The Detroit Lakes Area Summer Scene is a magazine that is published monthly from May through September.

The magazine is for the reading enjoyment of visitors as well as seasonal and year-round residents.

For advertising information: Email Melissa Swenson at mswenson@dlnewspapers.com Melissa Swenson, Publisher Marie Johnson, Editor Nathan Bowe, Contributor Vicki Gerdes, Contributor Kaysey Price, Contributor Kelly Blackledge, Contributor Jamie Hoyem, Design/Layout Cover Photo by Marie Johnson / Tribune

Brianna Krejci, of Cabin Fever Studio, and Ginger Snap, from Sugar Bush Goat Ranch of Detroit Lakes.

See story on page 5

Have You Herd?

THE CUTE NEW CRAZE OF GOAT YOGA HAS COME TO DL

Marie Johnson / Summer Scene: Brianna Krejci, of Cabin Fever Studio, and Ginger Snap, from Sugar Bush Goat Ranch of Detroit Lakes, show off their yoga moves at The Meadows on Lind.

VICKI GERDES | Detroit Lakes Tribune

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“Goat Yoga creates a balance between the yogi and nature.

There is nothing more calming than baby goats.”

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oat yoga has just arrived in Detroit Lakes, and its popularity is climbing. The outdoor fitness craze is “blowing up,” according to one of the instructors.

Sugar Bush Goat Ranch, Cabin Fever Studio yoga instructors, and the Meadows on Lind event center have all teamed up to offer Detroit Lakes’ first ever goat yoga classes this summer, with the first class held Monday, June 17.

That first class sold out so fast that two more classes were immediately added, scheduled for June 24 and July 8, and there will almost certainly be more to come. All classes start at 7 p.m. at the Meadows on Lind, led by instructors Brianna Krejci and Carly Pederson.

The brainchild of Sugar Bush Goat Ranch proprietor Jim Brogren, these one-hour classes pair goats with yoga to enhance relaxation, spur positive vibes and connect people with nature — not to mention add an element of furry fun. Each yoga class is followed by refreshments and photo opportunities with the goats.

“Goat yoga creates a balance between the yogi and nature,” says Brogren. “There is nothing more calming than baby goats.

The goat kids will roam freely amongst the participants during the yoga session, climbing, jumping and snuggling up to the lucky ones.”

Goat yoga is something Brogren had been thinking about getting started here in the Lakes Area for the past several years.

“I read an article about a goat farm in Oregon offering goat yoga classes, and the owner had a wait list of 400-plus people wanting to get in for a session,” he says. “Over the years I have kept newspaper clippings, watched and marked YouTube videos (about it), as I have always thought goats and yoga were a good combination for relaxation.”

Brogren says he was having a conversation with someone a few months ago about “the ladies from Cabin Fever Yoga,” when something clicked in his brain.

“It has always sat in the back of my mind to utilize my myotonic fainting goats for yoga,” he says, adding that he finally decided to reach out to Krejci and Pederson to see if they were interested in the concept.

The answer, of course, was yes, so the three started looking for venues, and eventually decided to reach out to Meadows on Lind.

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- Jim Brogren, Sugar Bush Goat Ranch venue for when Mother Nature decides not to cooperate.

Because the class will be held rain or shine, and there is limited space indoors, the first session was capped at 40 participants. And, as Krejci says, “Within 24 hours of posting the class we were already expecting a lot of people. It’s blowing up, which is a really good sign.”

While she and Pederson are both trained in their own yoga and fitness specialties, they freely admit that working with goats is going to be “an experiment.”

“We’re going to be doing our own thing, with the goats milling around the space,” Krejci explains, adding that there will be some goat herders on hand “to keep everyone in line,” but it’s primarily intended to be “a fun way to get together and spend a summer evening.”

Cost to participate in the class is $30 per person. To sign up, visit cabinfeverstudiomn.com, message them via their Cabin Fever Yoga Facebook page, or send an email to office@ CabinFeverStudioMN.com or krejciyoga@gmail.com.

Outdoor Fitness OPPORTUNITIES ARE EVERYWHERE

If Goat Yoga’s all filled up, or that’s just not really your thing, try one of the many other outdoor fitness opportunities happening around the Detroit Lakes area this summer. The following is just a sampling of what’s out there.

• Cabin Fever Studio will be offering Yoga at the Vineyard, at Richwood Winery (27799 County Highway 34, Callaway — about 10 miles north of Detroit Lakes). Scheduled for one Saturday per month, on June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept.

21, this one-hour class combines yoga, cardio and strength training, getting underway at 10 a.m.

“We’ve also held classes at Zorbaz, Seven Sisters and the Spitfire,” says Cabin Fever Studio yoga instructor Brianna Krejci. “We’ll go anywhere… we love exploring the area.”

The Richwood Winery class costs $10 per person, and is designed for all fitness levels. Bring a mat or beach towel and then stay after class for a wine sampling, mimosa or other adult beverage.

More information about this and other upcoming offerings from Cabin Fever Studio is available at cabinfeverstudiomn.com. Visit www. richwoodwinery.com for information about upcoming events at the vineyard.

• Another local business offering a unique outdoor fitness opportunity is Lakes Pace LLC. Owned by local sixth grade math teacher Jess Stuewe, Lakes Pace specializes in combining stand up paddle boarding with yoga.

“I’ve had people come out on Saturday mornings that have never paddle boarded or never done yoga, or both,” Stuewe has said. “I have beginners drop in all the time, but I also have other yoga instructors come to my classes and I have a handful of class members who have been with me since I started Lakes Pace in 2012, so there’s a wide variety of abilities in the class.”

For more information, or to sign up for a class, visit www.supnorthmn.com.

• The Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center will be offering three outdoor fitness classes this summer, on June 29, July 27 and Aug. 24. The three class offerings will feature dance, yoga and boot camp fitness. For locations and times, as well as to sign up, contact Sallie Eikren at 218-844-4221, ext.

113, or sallie@dlccc.org.

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The sparks will fly

Handling fireworks at home?

PUT SAFETY FIRST

NATHAN BOWE AND VICKI GERDES | Detroit Lakes Tribune

File Photo Fireworks are a marvel, but they’re not toys. To avoid fireworksrelated injuries when handling them at home, always keep safety in mind first.

Fireworks are a big part of people’s summers, especially around the Fourth of July. Unfortunately, the potential for accidents and injuries is high when fireworks are involved, particularly when they’re lit off at home, without a professional around.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission notes that, on average, 280 people per day visit emergency rooms with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. More than 53 percent of fireworks-related injuries in 2017 were burns.

Don’t let an injury ruin your holiday fun. Follow these precautions to stay safe around fireworks.

• Never let kids handle fireworks. Even sparklers should never be given to children. The National SAFE KIDS campaign notes that sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to cause third-degree burns. So while they might seem like harmless symbols of summer, sparklers pose a significant threat to youngsters.

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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A BANG:

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hough this year’s Independence Day festivities fall on a Thursday, that doesn’t mean the Detroit Lakes community’s annual Fireworks on the Beach display is going to be in any way curtailed — the Detroit Lakes fireworks display is always one of the best in the area.

“We’ve done the fireworks for years and years, I don’t even know how many years,” says Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Lakeshirts has been instrumental in making sure that we continue to have fireworks.”

Lakeshirts partners Mark Fritz and Mike Hutchinson have been coordinating the annual July 4 festivities for more than 25 years now. The event now costs upwards of $20,000.

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WATCH THE FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE Local businesses provide the donations to fund the annual display, which enables them to hire Premier Pyrotechnics, a Missouri-based firm that stages state-of-the-art, professionally managed fireworks shows in communities across the country.

“They do a great job,” Fritz has said, adding, “they’re very safety conscious.”

Back in the early days, he noted, he and Hutchinson would not only raise the money for the fireworks, but handle the show themselves, digging holes in the sand for the mortars needed to shoot off the fireworks.

“We were doing it ourselves for a few years, and then we said, ‘This is crazy; we need to hire somebody,’” Fritz told the Tribune last year. “To have a trained professional do it, it’s just much safer.” Continued on page 10

Follow directions. Fireworks come with detailed directions for a reason, and that’s to keep users safe.

Strictly adhere to these directions and go over them with anyone who intends to light fireworks.

Never use fireworks indoors. Fireworks are for outdoor use only. If it rains, do not try to light fireworks indoors and then throw them outside before they go off.

Make sure spectators keep a safe distance. Do not light fireworks until all spectators are out of range should something go awry.

Recognize that fireworks are not toys. They should never be aimed or thrown at another person, nor should they be lit or launched from a body part.

Do not attempt to reignite malfunctioning fireworks.

Attempting to reignite malfunctioning fireworks can lead to serious injury.

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Tribune File Photo The Detroit Lakes City Beach is a perfect place to view the local fireworks display, which will once again take place this July 4, at dusk.

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Not only that, but with the computerized, automated system that the company uses, he added, they are able to coordinate much more elaborate displays than if they were still firing off mortars from the City Beach.

“We wouldn’t be able to do a finale like we have now,” Fritz said.

The Fireworks on the Beach will, of course, take place Thursday, July 4. The show usually starts around 10:15 p.m., depending on the weather and light conditions.

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“We have such a generous community,” Fritz said. “A lot of the beachfront businesses contribute, but we also get donations from the manufacturers, the service industries, downtown, and even from a handful of individuals, although we could always use more of that.”

Any donations that aren’t spent one year will go into the following year’s fireworks show, so anyone who is interested in contributing can contact the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce at 218-847-9202 for more information.

The Ovenbird: OFTEN HEARD, RARELY SEEN The ovenbird is one that “everyone has heard,” according to poet Robert Frost, but is rarely seen.

KELLY BLACKLEDGE Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

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ften heard and rarely seen in the forests of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is the ovenbird. Its loud staccato song increases in volume, sounding like “tea-cher TEA-cher TEACHER.” This ground-walking warbler has an olivebrown back, dull-orange cap and a spotted breast that blends well with the forest understory.

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This month

AT TAMARAC

Summer is a wonderful time to observe the wild families found in nature. This July at Tamarac, look for deer fawns close to their mothers, young foxes honing their hunting skills and trumpeter swan cygnets gliding in serene ponds.

Experience the vibrant colors and fragrances of summer wildflowers including the Canada anemone, Joe-pye weed, wild geranium, Indian paintbrush and Showy Lady Slippers.

Listen for songbirds, including the golden-winged warbler, as they raise their young.

WILDLIFE WATCHING

At Tamarac, wildlife is left undisturbed as they perform the mating rituals of spring. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many viewing opportunities still exist. The most optimum times for viewing wildlife occur around sunrise and sunset. But sometimes even an afternoon visit can be rewarding to the quiet, watchful observer.

To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, explore the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows along the 5-mile Blackbird Wildlife Drive. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2-mile Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest. Another option is to venture out on the North Country Trail, which traverses 14 miles through the southern half of the refuge.

FISHING

Try your luck in one of the refuge’s five lakes open to fishing, including Tamarac, Wauboose, Lost, Two Island and Blackbird Lakes. There are many varieties of fish to be caught, such as crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge’s information kiosks or the Visitor Center.

VISITOR CENTER

Make the most of your visit. Check out Tamarac’s interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife. Learn about the historical use of the refuge, including that of the Ojibwe and the European settlers. View a large screen presentation of, “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.” Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Nature Store. Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The Visitor Center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m –5 p.m.

ACTIVITIES

Wild Wednesdays begin at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, now through August. Explore the world of nature with your child during this hour-long adventure geared to kids ages 3-6.

Meet at the Discovery Center.

Wildlife Movies are offered every Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center theater. Each week a new animal or landscape is showcased in a 1-hour feature — from butterflies and orchids to the Himalayan mountains.

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The ovenbird gets its name from its covered nest.

The nest is carefully constructed of leaves, grasses, stems, thin roots, mosses and hair on the ground. The dome and side entrance make it resemble a brick oven.

Camouflaged into the forest floor, nests are difficult to spot. However, when flushed from the nest, the female performs a crippled-bird display to distract predators.

Three to six eggs will be laid in this cozy covered home.

Typically found in relatively mature, large, contiguous tracts of deciduous or mixed deciduous/ coniferous closed-canopy forest, this bird is found to favor territories with deep leaf litter and less ground cover. Ovenbirds feed on insects, spiders and other invertebrates found on or near the forest floor. They no doubt play an important role in the ecology of North American forests, and add a pleasant touch of sound to our world.

Unfortunately, Breeding Bird Census data shows that populations of ovenbirds are declining. Scientists report that ovenbirds have been negatively affected by forest fragmentation. These small sections of forest have more edge habitat that invites wildlife species that infringe on the ovenbirds’ territory. Fragmented habitat creates a higher risk of nest predation and brood parasitism.

Studies have also shown that ovenbirds are negatively affected by disturbances such as forest roads, power line corridors and chronic industrial noise.

Increased density of ground vegetation and light levels following the loss of elm trees to Dutch elm disease in Minnesota was associated with a dramatic decline in ovenbird density.

The future success of ovenbirds appears to depend on the continued existence of its core habitat — large tracts of closed-canopy forests.

Tamarac Refuge staff strive to protect and maintain healthy contiguous tracts of woodlands.

“Its loud staccato song increases in volume, sounding like ‘tea-cher, TEA-cher, TEA-CHER.” - Kelly Blackledge

For example, some of the small woodland openings once created by farmsteads are being left to fill in with trees once again. Large tracts of forests are home to many vulnerable species. Biologists are even looking for ways to collaborate with adjacent landowners to enhance the extent of healthy forests beyond the boundaries of the refuge.

Pulitzer Prizewinning poet Robert Frost wrote “Oven Bird” back in 1916. I wonder if Frost could have possibly imagined that this bird population that “everyone has heard” would ever be threatened.

Submitted Photo The ovenbird gets its name from its covered nest, which has a dome and a side entrance that make it resemble a brick oven. The birds make their nests on the ground, and they’re hard to spot.

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10 FUN THINGS

BY DETROIT LAKES TRIBUNE STAFF

1. TAKE A DIP

With 412 lakes in the area, there shouldn’t be any problem finding a place to get wet. Detroit Lakes’ most popular swimming spot, the mile-long beach, is a prime place for sunbathing, walking, biking, swimming, playing and people-watching. On rainy days, the Detroit Lakes Community Center’s full-size pool is a great indoor option.

2. GO TO THE BIRDS

Eyes on the skies! The Lakes Region is home to over 275 species of birds.

A mix of pine forests, deciduous woodlands, native tallgrass prairies, sand dunes, bogs, marshes, lakes and more make up a transition zone that attracts many avian visitors. The unique Pine to Prairie Birding Trail runs through Detroit Lakes as well as Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, Roseau, Thief River Falls and Warroad, extending up into Manitoba, Canada. Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is also a PAGE 14 | SUMMER SCENE | JULY 2019

popular place in the area to birdwatch.

3. CRUISE DL

Drive your favorite cruiser to Detroit Lakes’ West Lake Drive for an evening on the beach from 4-8:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of every month in June, July, August and September.

Don’t have a classic car? That’s okay, just come view the variety on display.

More than 200 cars have been known to gather at the beach for these fun monthly events. For more information about Cruise DL Nights, call the Chamber of Commerce at 218-847-9202.

4. GET DOWN WHILE YOU CHOW DOWN

Trucks and Tunes, a new weekly event at the City Park Bandshell, is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Going on most Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., June 20 through August 1, a handful of food trucks will

park and serve their unique brands of tasty grub near the Bandshell as live music rocks the pines. The lineup is as follows: June 20, Mojo Filter (Beatles tribute band); June 27, Shakespeare in the Park’s “As You Like It”; July 11, Harwood Groove (roots rock); July 25, The Haymakers (folksy country rock); and August 1, The Human Element (funky jam band).

5. DO SOMETHING FISHY

Did you know Detroit Lakes is home to 32 unique and decorative sunfish sculptures? Created and painted by local artists, the 4-foot “Sunny in DL” sculptures range from the serious to the whimsical. One is rosemaled, while another has sunglasses. One “sunny” sports a sun, while another has arms.

The fish were made in 2002, and can be found at locations all over town.

Go on a fish hunt and find them all by following this list: visitdetroitlakes. com/_site_components/files/SunnyLocations.pdf

TO DO This Month

(THAT WE HAVEN’T ALREADY MENTIONED)

6. THROW A FRIZ

The Detroit Lakes City Park features an 18-hole disc golf course (disc golf is a lot like traditional golf, except with Frisbees instead of clubs and golf balls). The course offers a challenging game of Frisbee golf, or “frolf,” with an ample amount of exercise. It’s located among the trees and hills on the park’s east side.

7. TEE ‘EM UP

If traditional golf is more your thing, there are 10 golf courses within a short drive of the Detroit Lakes area. Whether you’re looking for an easy evening game among friends, a competitive match, nine holes or 18, there’s something for everyone. Five minutes from Detroit Lakes are the Detroit Country Club, Lakeview Golf Course, Forest Hills Golf Course, Maple Hills Golf Course and River Hills Golf Course. About 10 minutes away are the Frazee Golf Course and Forest Hills Golf Course & RV Resort, and 20

minutes away are the Wildflower Golf Course, Green Valley Golf Course and Perham’s Lakeside Golf Club.

8. GO WILD

The family-friendly Trowbridge Creek Zoo, located northwest of Vergas on County Highway 17, boasts a zebra, camels and kangaroos as well as parrots, elk, deer, wolves, porcupines, alligators and much more. Guests are able to feed many of the animals pellet treats throughout the day. There’s also a petting zoo, featuring tame animals like miniature ponies and goats.

A playground area for kids adds to the fun. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends as weather permits before and after that. For more information, such as admission fees and any weather-related closures, visit the zoo’s Facebook page or go to www.trowbridgecreekzoo.com.

9. DO IT UP SOLSTICE STYLE

The folks at Richwood Winery celebrate the summer’s “longest day of light” — otherwise known as Midsummer — with their Annual Summer Solstice Festival. On Saturday, June 22, the Richwood Winery grounds will be filled with live music, games, food, shopping, and of course, an abundance of opportunities to sample the winery’s finest vintages. For more information, visit www.richwoodwinery.com.

10. TO MARKET, TO MARKET

The Lakes Area Farmers Market is open every Tuesday and Saturday from late May through October. The market is located in Peoples Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find all sorts of locally grown produce, meats, soaps, flowers and crafts. Visit the market’s website at www.lakesareafarmersmarket.com, or check out their Facebook page for more information.

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DETROIT LAKES AREA SUMMER

CALENDAR

of events

BY DETROIT LAKES TRIBUNE STAFF

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LAUNDRY FACILITIES

Every Saturday: Childrens’ Storytime, at the Detroit Lakes Library, 10:30 a.m.

Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17 Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit Every Friday: Baby Bounce stories and activities, Detroit Lakes Library, 10:30 a.m.

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Every Saturday: Childrens’ Storytime, at the Detroit Lakes Library, 10:30 a.m.

Every Saturday & Sunday: Shady Hollow Flea & Artisan Market, 12672 Cty. Hwy. 17 Every Sunday: Wildlife Movies, 2 p.m. start, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Tuesday & Saturday: Lakes Area Farmers Market, Peoples Park, Detroit Lakes Every Tuesday: Tuesdays in the Park Community Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, 7 p.m., preceded by a Picnic in the Park from 6-7 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Wild Wednesdays, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Every Thursday: Summer Thursday Concerts, Lodge on Lake Detroit Every Friday: Baby Bounce stories and activities, Detroit Lakes Library, 10:30 a.m.

Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving 19: 24th Annual Butterfly Hike, Itasca State Park 20: Moon Rockets kids’ activity, Detroit Lakes library, 2 p.m.

20: Stories and Stones, Holy Rosary Cemetery, Detroit Lakes 20: Trucks and Tunes, Detroit Lakes City Park and Bandshell 22: Lake Detroiters 75 Year Celebration, Detroit Lakes Pavilion

22: 5th Annual Summer Solstice Festival, Richwood Winery, Richwood 25: Teen Writers’ Group, Detroit Lakes Library, 4 p.m.

25-27: Nature Camp, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 27: Trucks and Tunes, Detroit Lakes City Park and Bandshell 27: Sing-along with Larry, Detroit Lakes Library, 2 p.m.

27-30: Shakespeare in the Park, “As You Like It,” City Park Bandshell 30: Tough Laker Youth Obstacle Course, Detroit Lakes City Park

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Every Saturday: Live Music, Richwood Winery, Richwood Every Saturday & Sunday: Discovery Dives, Tri-State Diving 3: Adult Writers Group, Detroit Lakes Library, 3:30 p.m.

4: Fireworks at the City Beach 5-7: Shakespeare in the Park, “As You Like It,” City Park Bandshell 6: Music on the Mountain, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area 10: Brown Bag Lunch Series, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 10: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes 11: Trucks and Tunes, Detroit Lakes City Park and Bandshell 11: Alien Day kids’ activity, Detroit Lakes Library, 2 p.m.

12-21: 84th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, Detroit Lakes 13: Midsummer Bike Tour, Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center 13: Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, Detroit Lakes Airport 16-18: Art Camp, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 17: Memphis and the Meantimes, at the Historic Holmes Theatre 18: Smokey Bear Day, Itasca State Park 18: Trucks and Tunes, Detroit Lakes City Park and Bandshell 18: Wander the Stars kids’ activity, Detroit Lakes Library, 2 p.m.

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18: An Evening with Artists Arthur Norby and Irene Coatta, Detroit Lakes Library, 6:30 p.m.

19-20: Bash on the Beach, Detroit Lakes Pavilion 20: Prairie Fun Day, Hamden Slough Education Building, Audubon 21: Parade of the Northwest, Detroit Lakes 25: Stories & Stones, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 25: Trucks and Tunes, Detroit Lakes City Park and Bandshell 25: 3-2-1 Blast Off With the Story Weavers, Detroit Lakes Library, 2 p.m.

26-28: 65th Annual Turkey Days, Frazee 27: 10th Annual Tyler Shipman Memorial Car Show, Frazee 27: Detroit Lakes Class of 1979 40-Year Class Reunion, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area 28: 41st Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, Detroit Lakes City Park 30-Aug. 1: Robotics Camp, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes

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1-3: WE Fest 37th Anniversary Celebration, Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes 5-11: 88th Annual Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit Country Club, Detroit Lakes 6: Crazy Daze, downtown Detroit Lakes 6: Friends of the Library Book Sale, Detroit Lakes Library, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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10: 5th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Detroit Lakes 10-11: 13th Annual Quake the Lake Powerboat Races, Detroit Lakes 10-11: Pine Point Powwow 11: Parish Festival, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes 14: Cruise DL Night, West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes 14: Brown Bag Lunch Series, Becker County Museum 15: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, at the Historic Holmes Theatre 15: Storytime, Detroit Lakes Library, 10:30 a.m.

16: Young Life Family Fun Night, Detroit Lakes City Park 16: Detroit Lakes Craft Beer Tour, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area 16-17: Wolf Lake Harvest Fest, Wolf Lake 17: Young Life Triathlon, Detroit Lakes City Park 20-22: Computer Coding Camp, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 20-22: Art Camp, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes 22-24: Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally Racing, Detroit Lakes 23: Macaws for Paws, Detroit Lakes 23-24: JJ’s Hog Roast for Hospice, Pelican Rapids 24: 14th Annual Boats & Bars, Detroit Lakes 24: 13th Annual North Country Hiking Fest, Itasca State Park 24: Lake Park Liquor Store and Fireman’s Street Dance, Lake Park 27: Author Candace Simar, Detroit Lakes Library, 2 p.m.

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Soak up the fun JAYCEES 84TH ANNUAL WATER CARNIVAL SET FOR JULY 12-21

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ith the full heat of the summer sun finally warming up Detroit Lakes, it will soon be time to cool off at the 84th annual Water Carnival, set for July 12-21.

This year’s event is gearing up to be a wild one, with the riotous ‘80s rock tribute band, Hairball, set to headline a return performance for the carnival’s twoday Bash on the Beach, introduced by a Metallica cover band on Friday, July 19.

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The Water Fights are an annual tradition during the Detroit Lakes Water Carnival.

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These kids dug in during a tough battle in last year’s Water Carnival Junior Tug of War event.

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“I kind of feel like a 10-year-old kid again in a huge water fight.”

- Brian Anderson, Water Carnival Admiral

Eve 6 will kick off the next concert that Saturday, July 20, with Smashmouth topping off the evening. The rest of the carnival’s activities will run pretty similarly to past years, according to Brian Anderson, one of this year’s Water Carnival admirals. Matt Kelly is the second admiral this year.

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees, which sponsors the annual Water Carnival, selects two new admirals each summer to coordinate the multi-day event.

“The only thing really that we’ve changed this year is, we’ve moved the bed races from Friday to Monday,” says Anderson, adding that their reasoning for moving the event was so it wouldn’t clash with Bash on the Beach festivities. He says the Jaycees felt like the bed races got a little neglected last year, when they were held the same day that Hairball took the stage.

Anderson and Kelly are also planning a new event this year: a junior bean bag tournament for the kiddos. Anderson says he wanted to add the game for the kids because a lot of youngsters requested it after watching the adults play in past years.

“I plan on it being a fun event for the kids,” says Anderson, adding, “There’s still some debate on how we’re going to do it.

It may be on the beach at the same time we do the adult one, or I kind of want to do it at some local businesses in town to try to include some more areas of the community.”

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happened down by the City Park, Beach and Pavilion.

Logistically, it’s easier to have everything all in one space, Anderson says, but he’s hoping to branch out into the rest of the community a bit this year to make the carnival more of a town-wide happening.

The Water Carnival Parade, which has traditionally twisted around town, down Washington Avenue and West Lake Drive (save for years when construction has been an obstacle), is set to follow its traditional route, in spite of Willow Street construction. “(Construction) shouldn’t affect the parade route itself, but it may affect the flow of how people get to where we set up for the parade,” says Anderson.

He has talked to the city about their street construction plans and what accessibilities they will have to work around the closures. He didn’t seem concerned about the road work seriously hindering the fun, and says the parade is actually the part of the Water Carnival he is most looking forward too.

Actually, it’s his favorite part every year.

“One of my favorite parts of the whole thing is the parade at the end. We do the water fight at the end. I don’t know why, but I really enjoy that. I think part of it is it’s the end of the 10 days, and it is just a fun way to throw an end on it,” Anderson says. Continued on page 28

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amazing view of Big Detroit Lake, we are the place to visit for a night on the town or to just sit and relax on our deck while enjoying a cold, refreshing cocktail.

We aren’t just about great cocktails and food, we also offer Electronic Horse Racing and Meat Raffles every Friday night and live entertainment every Saturday starting at 9 pm. You can also enjoy your favorite sports team by watching them on one of our 10 Hidef televisions.

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IZZO’S

Izzo’s Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! Enjoy the great atmosphere while dining on a wide variety of savory food delivered with exceptional service. Along with daily, weekly, and monthly specials, Izzo’s offers broasted chicken, ten tap beers to choose from, and an array of drink choices to cool you down in the hot summer weather. Visit our exclusive patio overlooking the 18th green of our championship golf course.

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MAIN STREET RESTAURANT

If you want to experience one of Detroit Lakes’ ‘local hangouts’, you have to stop by Main Street Restaurant!

They have been voted the “Best Breakfast in Town” and they are sure to deliver. Main Street Restaurant offers quality, homemade food and big portions at a reasonable price.

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There is a little something for everyone at the Pit 611 Sports Bar & Grill. Open at 11am.

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SPITFIRE BAR AND GRILL

Food with Attitude New to Detroit Lakes and making quite an impact. Voted #1 Restaurant and #1 BBQ Ribs in the Lakes Area Spitfire Bar and Grill will not disappoint. Bring the party outside with a spacious outdoor patio including an inviting fire bar, large screen tv’s, and rock fireplaces. Open Daily at 11am. Open at 10am Saturdays and Sundays for Brunch. Daily Happy Hours Specials. Catering and Events.

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Full menu for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 PM with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes. Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. - Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5pm for Dinner.

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Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal aligned with the seasons. We also have 14 MN craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, wi-fi and a kid’s menu. It’s time you got back to The Good Life! Memorial - Labor Day Weekends: Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner, Seasonal hours and menus online.

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Continued from page 23

“I kind of feel like a 10-year-old kid again in a huge water fight. The kids really get into it, and some of the families, they set up hoses by their houses.

They’re starting to get pretty good at it.”

The Water Carnival is one of the Jaycees’ biggest fundraisers for the local charities they donate to.

It’s a money maker, but Anderson says that’s not what it’s all about. It’s a time for the community to come together and celebrate summer, and have some fun doing it — before winter eventually swings back around.

To view the full list of Water Carnival events, visit the Jaycees website at dljaycees.com

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