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INSIDE 4 The East Otter Tail County Fair: Classic summertime fun 6 Audience interaction encouraged during melodrama 10 Battle Lake Celebrates its

125th Anniversary 12 Audience interaction

encouraged during melodrama 14 Events Calendar 16 Events and activities to .kickstart Otterfest 17 Calvary hosts 50th annual ice cream social and song fest 18 Making Golf Fun Again 22 Remove superstition to catch fish 27 dining guide

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Marie Johnson mtjohnson@perhamfocus.com

The fair: it’s the classic summertime event.

With fun rides, games, animals, unique foods, live entertainment and much more, fairs have something to offer everyone, no matter their age or tastes.

This year’s East Otter Tail County Fair is no exception. With days dedicated to veterans, senior citizens, kids and families, the fair won’t be leaving anyone out.

As always, there will be food and games on the midway, rides, a children’s barn and 4-H shows and exhibits ongoing throughout the fair, starting Thursday, July 21 and continuing through Sunday, July 24.

Highlights this year will include an all-ages American Wrestling Federation show, a Lego contest, wildlife and reptile shows, kids’ activities in the park, tractor pulls, and pottery and wood carving demonstrations.

There will also be live performances by the acoustic duo, Bridge Brothers, and folk musician, Brady Perl, a street dance, a talk with local author Bob Riepe and comedic acts including ventriloquist Kevin Horner and “Farmer Bob and Johnny, the World’s Funniest Tractor.”

The East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds are located on the southeast side of Perham. Admission to the fair is free; grandstand events have ticket prices that are usually around $5 to $10. Parking is available on the grounds for $2, or off-grounds parking is free.

A list of event highlights follows. For a complete, up-to-date list of events, visit www.eotcountyfair.org.

Thursday, July 21 Veterans Day and Daycare Day 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Children’s Barn open 4 | Summer Scene July 2016

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wood Carver Demonstrations by Roger Abrahamson (at 10 a.m., noon, and 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. by the park shelter). Abrahamson is a traditional bowl turner who specializes in the creation of Norwegian ale vessels. He has been demonstrating his skills for 18 years at venues and events including the Minnesota State Fair and the Smithsonian Institute’s Viking exhibition.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Early American Pottery Demonstrations by Reggie Delarm of East Knoll Pottery (all day with educational sessions, by the park). Delarm, who has 45 years of pottery experience, talks about the history, types, glazes, clays and firing of many styles of pottery. Participants can make natural clay beads, pinch houses, face jugs and more to take home.

10 a.m. – Noon: Daycare Day Activities by the park shelter. Bean bag toss, yard dice and other yard games, pool noodle games and prizes for kids.

11 a.m. Flag raising and national anthem by local V.F.W. members, by the flag pole.

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Main exhibit building open. Booth vendors, meet a paramedic and ambulance tours.

1-4 p.m. Staff-Guided Barn Tours for Kids (tours at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., meet at the park shelter) 1-7 p.m. RAD Zoo open (Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo, at the park shelter. Show from 3-4 p.m.)

4:30 p.m. Bob Riepe Presentation. The local author will talk about how ‘divining,’ or ‘witching,’ is used to help recreate the Otter Tail County Poor Farm Cemetery near Fergus Falls. Hear about his progression toward identifying 176 unmarked graves.

5 p.m. Carnival opens 6-11 p.m. Wristband Ride Night (this is the only wristband night)

7-11 p.m. Bingo 8 p.m. Bridge Brothers Band at the park shelter. This Minnesota-based acoustic duo performs high-energy songs by the likes of Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen and more.

A beer garden, beer pong and bean bag games will be available.

Friday, July 22 Senior Citizen’s Day 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Children’s Barn open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wood Carver Demonstrations by Roger Abrahamson (at 10 a.m., noon, and 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. by the park shelter). Abrahamson is a traditional bowl turner who specializes in the creation of Norwegian ale vessels. He has been demonstrating his skills for 18 years at venues and events including the Minnesota State Fair and the Smithsonian Institute’s Viking exhibition.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Early American Pottery Demonstrations

by Reggie Delarm of East Knoll Pottery (all day with educational sessions, by the park). Delarm, who has 45 years of pottery experience, talks about the history, types, glazes, clays and firing of many styles of pottery. Participants can make natural clay beads, pinch houses, face jugs and more to take home.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Farmer Bob and Johnny, the World’s Funniest Tractor (all day sessions, at the park shelter). Bob Hill, a family farmer from Iowa, has been making folks around the country laugh for the past 23 years with this comedy routine.

He and his tractor, Johnny, put smiles on people’s faces with features including a water-spraying skunk, a big sound system, all sorts of sirens, horns, bells and whistles, balloon creations and more.

11 a.m. – Noon: Ventriloquist Kevin Horner, at the park shelter.

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Main exhibit building open. Booth vendors.

Noon – 1 p.m. Bob Riepe Presentation. The local author will talk about how ‘divining,’ or ‘witching,’ is used to help recreate the Otter Tail County Poor Farm Cemetery near Fergus Falls.

Hear about his progression toward identifying 176 unmarked graves.

1 p.m. Carnival opens.

1-3 p.m. Senior Citizen Events (at the park and park shelter).

Music by Jerry and Edith Fiegel.

2-4 p.m. Bingo 4-7 p.m. Music by Brady Perl, at the park shelter. Perl is a singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities who plays smooth and upbeat Americana and modern folk music.

5 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull, at the grandstand.

7-11 p.m. Bingo 7 p.m. Modified Tractor Pull, at the grandstand.

8 p.m. – Midnight: Street Dance, with music by The Fat Cats, a beer garden, beer pong and bean bag games. At the park shelter and beer garden. Free admission.

Saturday, July 23 Kids’ Day 8 a.m. Pleasure Horse Show, at the horse arena.

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Children’s Barn open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wood Carver Demonstrations by Roger Abrahamson (at 10 a.m., noon, and 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. by the park shelter). Abrahamson is a traditional bowl turner who specializes in the creation of Norwegian ale vessels. He has been July 2016 Summer Scene | 5

demonstrating his skills for 18 years at venues and events including the Minnesota State Fair and the Smithsonian Institute’s Viking exhibition.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Early American Pottery Demonstrations

by Reggie Delarm of East Knoll Pottery (all day with educational sessions, by the park). Delarm, who has 45 years of pottery experience, talks about the history, types, glazes, clays and firing of many styles of pottery. Participants can make natural clay beads, pinch houses, face jugs and more to take home.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Lego Building Contest, at the Bingo shelter. Lego Judging Contest follows at 11 a.m.

11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Main exhibit building is open. Booth vendors.

10:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Dairy Show 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Audubon Center of the North Woods Presentations. Educational sessions and games throughout the day, at the park. There will be a variety of animals, including salamanders, frogs, turtles, snakes, rabbits, raptors and porcupines, presented by wildlife care staff.

11:30-12:30 p.m. Ventriloquist Kevin Horner, at the park shelter.

Noon: Carnival opens.

1-2 p.m. Kids’ Day Events in the Park. Bean bag toss, yard dice and other yard games, pool noodle games and prizes for kids.

1:30 p.m. Open Dairy Show 2-3 p.m. Ventriloquist Kevin Horner, at the park shelter.

3-4 p.m. Kids’ Day Events in the Park. Bean bag toss, yard dice and other yard games, pool noodle games and prizes for kids.

4 p.m. Dairy Recognition Program 5 p.m. Kids’ Tractor Pedal Pull, a state sanctioned event (by the park).

7-11 p.m. Bingo 7 p.m. AWF (American Wrestling Federation) Show, “Rumble on the Grounds,” at the grandstand. All-ages show. Be a part of the TV taping.

8 p.m. – Midnight: Street Dance, with music by the Special Blend Band, a beer garden, beer pong and bean bag games. At the park shelter and beer garden. Free admission.

Sunday, July 24 Family Day 8 a.m. Horse Training with Horse Games, at the horse arena.

8 a.m. – Noon: Pancake Breakfast, at the beer garden/park area. Free will offerings will be accepted with proceeds going toward fair expenses.

10-11 a.m. Northwoods Harvest Cowboy Church, at the park shelter.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Children’s Barn open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Main exhibit building is open. Booth vendors.

Noon – 3 p.m. Music by Brady Perl, at the park shelter. Perl is a singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities who plays smooth and upbeat Americana and modern folk music.

1 p.m. Carnival opens 2-5 p.m. Bingo 3:30-4 p.m. Century Farm Awards Program 4-5 p.m. 4-H Awards Program

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Troupe performs weekends at Elmer’s Barbecue Debbie Irmen dirmen@perhamfocus.com Audience participation is the name of the game during the Elmer’s Barbecue melodramas staged each weekend – Friday through Sunday – in the pavilion behind the restaurant.

“The audience gets to boo and hiss the characters; they are allowed to talk to them,” said Funtastics Production Company’s co-owner Laura Johnson. “We almost teach the audience how to boo and hiss.”

This month’s performance, titled, “Goodbody’s Gold,” runs through July 31. The evening begins at 6 p.m., with the preshow beginning at 6:15 p.m., to allow the Elmer’s Barbecue wait staff to set the tables with food. The all-you-can-eat meal is served family-style at tables of six or eight, and includes an authentic Texas barbecue dinner of ribs, pulled pork and chicken, coleslaw, cheese potatoes, corn muffin, lemonade and iced tea.

Dessert is served during intermission.

The show, about two hours long, begins about 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and available online at www.elmersbarbeque.com. The play is written by D. Chapelle, directed by Nanette JohnsonCuriskis and produced by the Fergus Falls Funtastics Theatre 8 | Summer Scene July 2016

Troupe. Johnson is in charge of props, sets, costumes and technical aspects of the production.

The melodramas, in the same vein as the old Dudley Do-Right animated segments which aired as part of the “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” during the 1960s, feature “clean, cheesy humor with a tiny bit of innuendo,” Johnson said.

The plot involves Grammy Grumpree (played by Brigitte Munsterman), and her lovely daughter, Sugar Goodbody (Teresa Widiger), who own and operate the Earnest T. Goodbody Silver mine. Mr. Ignatz Fowler (Mykenzey Watchorn), a person of questionable scruples and evil purpose, plots to obtain the mine from the ladies.

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Tables in the pavilion are set with glass stemware and linen tablecloths and napkins. In contrast, the dinner is served on old-fashioned rustic tin plates, creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere, Johnson said.

With audience participation encouraged, the actors have to be quick-witted and think on their feet, she said, “because we just don’t know what’s going to happen.”

Depending on what’s happening on-stage, actors back stage will be thinking through how to bring the audience action into what’s happening in front of the curtain, she said. Last year, a man interjected himself into the play and didn’t seem inclined to leave, which left the cast wondering how to get him off-stage.

The actors, all with extensive theatre backgrounds, eventually managed to work his departure from the stage into the script, she said.

Actors rehearse for the performances Monday through Thursday, and perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as time spent outside of scheduled rehearsals memorizing lines, making the Elmer’s gig a significant summer time commitment, Johnson said.

The August play is titled, ““Prescription: Murder,” and will run Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 14.

The melodrama is written by Richard Levinson and William Link, and directed by Kevin Klawitter and Michelle Curtis.

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Battle Lake celebrates its 125th anniversary Activities planned July 16-24 The upcoming Battle Lake 125th anniversary celebration will run from July 16 through 24 and is sponsored in part by Network Battle Lake and Arvig.

The Battle Lake All-School Reunion is happening at that time, too, so look for updates on those activities.

The history of Battle Lake exhibit, sponsored by the Battle Lake Lions Club, will be on display at the Battle Lake school Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 22-2324.

Also available, the City of Battle Lake is sponsoring a history book covering the past 25 years, picking up where the centennial book left off.

Other events include a medallion hunt, parade of homes, a dance, crafts and food booths, turtle races, Native American dance, kid carnival, foos ball and beanbag tournaments and a parade are among the activities planned to celebrate the town.

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Friday, July 22 Band - Stub’s Beer Garden Saturday, July 23 Walk-Run Register prior at Lakes Area Community Center 8 a.m. start 542 Education Foundation-Sponsored Craft Show & Food Booths 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Downtown Battle Lake Kid’s Carnival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Battle Lake School Bethel Church Sponsored Turtle Race 11 a.m. LACC Parking Lot Native American Dance 12:15 p.m. LACC Bald Eagle Water Ski Show — 2 p.m. - 3:30 West Battle Lake Public Access Human Foos Ball and Bean Bag Tournament 4 p.m. for youth and teens Parade (More information at http://battlelakeparade.com) 7 p.m. Downtown Battle Lake FIREWORKS Dusk Sunday, July 24 Lion’s Pancake Breakfast Lion’s Shelter at BL Community Park 2nd Minnesota Regiment at Prospect House Museum

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AYA Tournament showcases

Little Pine Lake

Jason Groth jgroth@perhamfocus.com Anglers of all ages will be taking to the water on Aug. 6 on Little Pine Lake in Perham, with the return of the Angler-YoungAngler Tournament to Paul Miller Park.

The tournament is a way to introduce the younger generation to the sport of competitive fishing. Each boat must have one adult and two anglers under the age of 17 to compete in the event.

“Angler-Young-Angler is a tournament series format that was originally developed by Lund Boats. They were looking for a way to get kids involved in competitive fishing and in a bigger sense to get them involved in fishing in the outdoors,” FargoMoorhead Walleyes Unlimited’s Kyle Agre said. “They developed this format of a 40-team field of one angler and two young anglers, which would be the makeup of each team. It would be conducted like any of the other adult formatted fishing tournaments that were going on at that time.”

Every team that competes in the tournament will receive a prize, but the grand prize winner will be taking home a new boat package.

“The winning team will go home with a Lund A-12 fishing boat, a Mercury motor and a Shorelander trailer. It is a great prize package,” Agre said. “You talk about a group of young anglers and knowing that one of those teams is going to take home a prize like that is pretty inspiring.”

The top 10 teams will receive tournament plaques, while every team competing will receive some sort of prize package for participating.

“Every team goes home with a prize package. Whether they are first, second, third or they are 37th, 38th or 39th, they are going to go home with a room full of prizes,” Agre said.

This is the first time that Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited will be hosting an AYA event in Perham. They have hosted the annual event in Devils Lake, N.D., Agre said, adding it’s a fantastic way to get kids fired up and excited about the sport.

The Devils Lake event routinely fills up within a week of its registration opening. The Perham event is filling up quickly, with more than half of the 40 spots filled.

One of the unique aspects from the event is that every team will receive the opportunity to be interviewed on stage by the tournament’s emcee.

“We will bring every team up on stage after the event,” Agre said. “It doesn’t matter if they caught big fish, small fish or no fish, we are going to get them up on stage to tell their story and share a memory of the day and get their two minutes in the spotlight. It’s a fantastic way for kids to experience the outdoors and an organized event like this” 12 | Summer Scene July 2016

The tournament uses the Catch, Record and Release format, which preserves the lakes fisheries. The fish are caught and quickly returned to the lake, allowing a better chance at survival. Also, it’s way to curtail fishing limit regulations when it comes to competing in a tournament, while staying legal.

“It’s an up-and-coming format for tournaments. The advantage is that we are returning that fish to the water almost immediately after we catch them,” Agre said. “It allows for the team to land the fish in the boat, get a picture of it with a ruler and release the fish immediately.”

At the end of the day, the lengths that are recorded in the photos are converted to a weight based on a conversion chart that is universal for everyone in the field, and the winner is determined based on the converted weight. There is another added bonus to the format according to Agre.

“It also allows teams to fish the entire day and not have to stop when they have put a limit in the live well,” Agre said. “Because, they are not putting anything in the live well. They are releasing them all. They basically can catch as many fish as they can during tournament hours and record the lengths of everyone of those fish. Each team will select their top six fish, which they will submit for scoring. It takes away the factor that we can only catch a certain number of fish during the day. It takes away the slot limit factor. Any fish that is caught, recorded and released can be submitted for scoring.”

The event will take place at the boat landing at Paul Miller Park. During the day, the boaters will receive extraordinary treatment. They will have valet parking for the competitors and receive help in launching their boats.

Agre said the Perham area is a fantastic area and it’s a wonderful venue to hold a tournament like this.

“The city of Perham and the folks there are very supportive of the idea of getting and keeping kids involved in the outdoors,” Agre said. “They are the next generation of sportsmen that are going to care for and preserve the outdoors. It’s the next generation of people that are going to buy boats and going to be spending money on vacation rentals or vacation homes. It really is passing that on to the next generation. The community of Perham, the park and Little Pine Lake is a perfect venue for this kind of event.”

While the tournament is a one-day event, the festivities kick off the evening prior at Paul Miller Park. There will be a picnic, inflatable games as well as the registration and rules meeting.

The event kicks off on Saturday with the boat inspection, prior to competition.

To register or for more information on the event, visit www. fmwalleyes.com. At the website, there is a drop down menu for the Little Pine Tournament. The site will include a downloadable PDF for the rules and registration for the event.

DNR Question of the Week Q: What are some tips for successfully releasing fish?

A: The most important thing to remember about how to release fish without injuring them is to be prepared. Have the necessary equipment readily available: needle-nose pliers, forceps, line clipper, a soft mesh or coated landing net – and oh yes, your camera.

It is critically important to minimize the time the fish is out of the water. If possible, unhook the fish while it is in the water. If taking a picture, hold larger fish horizontally with the head and body supported. Do not hold large fish vertically or by the gills or eyes.

Play and land the fish as quickly as possible and moisten your hands with water to protect the fish’s slime layer and prevent post-release infections. If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line inside the fish’s mouth. If it is deeply hooked and bleeding, consider keeping the fish to eat as long as it is of legal size in the open angling season for that species.

With the state record fish program now accepting applications for catch-and-release muskie, flathead catfish and lake sturgeon, anglers with a potentially record-setting catch are encouraged to quickly measure and take a picture of the fish before releasing it. Allowing state records to be set via catch-andrelease presents an opportunity to recognize Minnesota’s outstanding fishing opportunities for these species while also formally honoring the skill of anglers who catch and release a trophy muskie, flathead or sturgeon. For guidelines, visit www.mndnr. gov/recordfish.

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events calendar

July

8 - Lund Mania Summer Celebration and Fishing Tournament, New York, Mills - East Otter Tail county Relay for Life, Perham High School track 9-10 - Phelps Mill Arts Festival, Phelps Mill Park (phelpsmillfestival.com) 9 - Dent Daze, Dent 11 - Eat Veggies, PHS FACS ROOM, in Perham from 6:308:30 p.m.

- Historian /Author Colin at History Museum from 6-8 p.m.

14 - Ice Cream social/Song Fest at Calvary Lutheran Church from 4-7p.m.

- Minnesota Labor Law at the Arvig building at 8:30-10 a.m.

21-24 - East Ottertail County Fair at the Perham Fair grounds.

21 - Jewish Pioneers of Perham at the History Museum from 6:30-8 p.m. This program will reveal the struggles and triumphs of the Jewish pioneers in the community they called home.

23 - Perham Harrier is the Perham half marathon and 5K starting from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info visit:www.perhamhalfmarathon.com.

23 - Deer Trails Day in Deer Creek starting at 7 a.m.

August

Every Wednesday Perham’s International Turtle Races.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Perham Chamber at 218-3467710 1 - Eat Veggies located in the PHS FACS room-at 6:30-8:30 p.m.

5-6 - Crazy Days, Perham - Angler Young Angler (AYA) Fishing Tournament on Little Pine Lake, Perham 12 - Rod and Gun Club Demo Derby, Ottertail from 7-10 p.m.

13 - Otterfest, Ottertail 13 - The fourth annual Harmon Killebrew Hospice Day at Target Field, Minneapolis, Minn.

19-21 - Black Powder Rendezvous, Pioneer Grounds 19 - Annual Corn feed and puppet pageant festival, New York Mills 20 - Watermelon Day, in Vining, Minn.

27 - Otter Jam, Ottertail starts at 2 p.m.

27-28 - Finn Creek Museum summer Folk Festival 29 - Eat Veggies, PHS FACS, in Perham from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

September

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10 am-10 pm: Children’s Barn Is Open 10-11 am: Kid’s Day Event-Lego Building Contest 3-8 pm: Open Class Entry (Main Exhibit Building) SENIOR CITIZEN DAY AT THE FAIR (Bingo Shelter) 1-6 pm: 4-H Non-Livestock Judging 8 am: 4-H Swine Show 11 am-10 pm: Main Exhibit Building Is Open - Booth Poultry Games/Contests - Check Out The Premium Vendors Book 11-11:30 am: Lego Judging Contest 10 am-8 pm: Wood Carver Demonstrations (By Park 3-8 pm: Open Class Entry (Main Exhibit Building) 10:30 am: 4-H & Ffa Dairy Show (Ffa Will Follow The Shelter) 5-7:30 pm: Scarecrow Entry (Main Exhibit Building) 4-H Dairy Show) Roger Abrahamson – Wooden Circle Inc 6-9 pm: 4-H & Ffa Livestock Check-In (Id And Vet 11 am-6 pm: Audubon Center Of The North Woods Demonstrations – 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 Check) (Park) pm, 8 pm Education Sessions And Games Through The Day 10 am-8 pm: Early American Pottery Demonstrations 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Ventriliquist - Kevin Horner (Park (By Park) Shelter) VETERAN AND DAYCARE DAY AT THE FAIR Reggie Delarm - East Knoll Pottery 12 noon: Carnival Opens-Family Fun Shows 8-11 am: Scarecrow Entry (Main Exhibit Building) All Day With Educational Sessions 1-2 pm: Kid’s Day Event-Kids Games In The Park Poultry Games/Contests - Check Out The Premium 10 am-10 pm: Children’s Barn Is Open 1 pm: Open Dairy Show Book 10 am-8 pm: Farmer Bob (All Day Sessions) (Park 2 -3 pm: Ventriliquist - Kevin Horner (Park Shelter) 9 am-2 pm: Pigs, Goats & Sheep Weigh In Shelter/Fair Area) 3-4 pm: Kid’s Day Event-Kids Games In The Park 9 am: 4-H Rabbit Show 11 am-12 pm: Ventriloquist - Kevin Horner (Park 4 pm: Dairy Recognition Program 10 am-8 pm: Wood Carver Demonstrations (By Park Shelter) 5 pm: Kid’s Tractor Pedal Pull - (State Sanctioned) Shelter) 11 am-10 pm: Main Exhibit Building Is Open - Booth Nym’s Ffa (By Park) Roger Abrahamson – Wooden Circle Inc Vendors 7-11 pm: Bingo Demonstrations – 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 11:30 am: 4-H Beef Show 7 pm: (Awf) American Wrestling Federation Show pm, 8 pm 12-1 pm: Bob Riepe - Local Author (Park Shelter) (Grandstand) 10 am-8 pm: Early American Pottery Demonstrations 1 pm: Carnival Opens - Family Fun Show $10.00 - 13 & Older, $5.00 - Ages 6-12, Free - 5 & (By Park) 1-3 pm: Senior Citizen Events (Park Shelter & Park) Under Reggie Delarm - East Knoll Pottery Music with Jerry & Edith Fiegel 8 pm-12 am: Street Dance (Park Shelter & Beer All Day With Educational Sessions 2-4 pm: Bingo Garden) 10 am-12 pm: Daycare Day Activities (By Park Shelter) 4 pm: 4-H Goat Show Music By Special Blend Band 10 am-10 pm: Children’s Barn 5 pm: Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand) Beer Garden– Beer Pong And Bean Bag Games 11 am: Flag Raising And National Anthem (By Flag One Session - Pay One Price To See Both Pulls Available Pole) 4-7 pm: Music by Brady Perl (Park Shelter) Area Vfw 7-11 pm: Bingo 11 am–10 pm: Main Exhibit Building Opens – Booth 7 pm: Modified Tractor Pull (Grandstand) Venders FAMILY DAY AT THE FAIR $10.00 - 13 & Older, $5.00 - Ages 6-12, Free - 5 & 11 am-noon: Meet A Paramedic & Ambulance Tour 8 am: Horse Training With Horse Games (Horse Under (By Park) Arena) 8 pm-12 am: Street Dance (Park Shelter & Beer 1 pm: 4-H Poultry Show 8 am-12 pm: Pancake Breakfast (Free Will Offering) Garden) 1:30 pm: Open Poultry Show (Following The 4-H (Beer Garden/Park Area) (Proceeds Help Pay For Music by The Fat Cats Poultry Show) Eot Fair Expenses) Beer Garden – Beer Pong and Bean Bag Games 1-4 pm: Day Care Activities-Staff Guided Barn Tours 10-11 am: Northwoods Harvest Cowboy Church (Park Available (Meet At Park Shelter) Tours 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Shelter) 1-7 pm: The Reptile And Amphibian Zoo “The Rad Brian Erickson Zoo” 10 am-6 pm: Children’s Barn Is Open KID’S DAY AT THE FAIR (Park Shelter) 11 am-6 pm: Main Exhibit Building Is Open- Booth 8 am: Pleasure Horse Show (Horse Arena) 2-4 pm: Beef Weigh In Vendors Poultry Games/Contests - Check Out The Premium 12-3 pm: Music With Brady Perl (Park Shelter) 3-4 pm: The Rad Zoo Show (Park Shelter) Book 4:30-5:30 pm: Bob Riepe Presentation ~ Local Author 1 pm: Carnival Opens - Family Fun Shows 9 am: 4-H Livestock Auction (Park Shelter) 2-5 pm: Bingo 10 am-8 pm: Wood Carver Demonstrations (By Park 5 pm: Carnival Opens ~ Family Fun Shows 3:30-4 pm: Century Farm Awards Program Shelter) 5:30 pm: Ffa & 4-H Sheep Show 4-5 pm: 4-H Awards Program Roger Abrahamson – Wooden Circle Inc 6-10 pm: Wristband Ride Night (This Is The Only Demonstrations – 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 Wristband Session) pm, 8 pm 7-11 pm: Bingo 10 am-8 pm: Early American Pottery Demonstrations 8-11 pm: Bridge Brothers Band (Park Shelter) FREE (By Park) Beer Garden– Beer Pong And Bean Bag Games GATE ADMISSION! Reggie Delarm - East Knoll Pottery Available $2.00 Parking All Day With Educational Sessions

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Events and activities to kickstart

Otterfest

Kelsee Newton knewton@perhamfocus.com Multiple events will kick-start the 28th annual Otterfest in the city of Ottertail Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. The demolition derby, a popular event sponsored by the Rod and Gun club, will be held at City Park at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in Ottertail.

“It was super huge last year” said Ron Grobeck, Ottertail Business Association President.

The first event on Aug. 13 will be the annual pancake feed from 7 to 11 a.m., hosted by the Lions Club at the City Park.

Otterfest typically draws in “hundreds” said Sara Lenz, secretary/treasurer of the Ottertail Business Association. Based on past years, popular events planned this year include the classic car show, raffle ticket drawing, a pork feed sponsored by the Buehlers, corn on the cob, minnow races, the Otter Walk, a bike rodeo and much more activities. Food vendors will be available throughout the day.

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The Otter Walk is similar to a cake walk, except pickle jars are filled and hidden with prizes from local Ottertail businesses.

A 5K run to help raise money for the children’s cancer program, A Measure of Healing Hearts for Childhood Cancer, begins at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 13. Registration is $25 any day prior to the race, and $30 on race day.

Bingo is back, and will start at 1p.m., with the bike rodeo at 3 p.m. Anyone who participates in the bike rodeo will be eligible for a chance to win one of 10 bikes that will be given away. Helmets will also be given away.

The bike rodeo is a chance for kids to learn different safety precautions and other important aspects of riding a bike.

The band, Castaways, will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display at about 9:15 p.m. in City Park.

Calvary hosts 50th annual ice cream social and song fest Debbie Irmen dirmen@perhamfocus.com In keeping with its mission to thank God, share Jesus and help others, Calvary Lutheran Church will host its 50th annual ice cream social and song fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the church.

“This is geared toward families,” said one of the organizers, Char Scheel. “It’s like the old-time social. It’s part of relationship building and getting to know people.”

She and co-chairwomen, Karen Mathiason and Darlene Nelson, work with 50 to 60 volunteers who make calls and pies, perform, prepare and cook the barbecue meal, serve and cleanup, she said.

“It’s a big project,” Scheel said. “People are so willing to help.

Most of the time when we ask, we get a yes.”

Barbecues and chips, along with pie and ice cream will be served.

The popular event, started in about 1966, draws hundreds of people. Last year, about 70 pies, 24 quarts of ice cream and 80

pounds of ground beef for the barbecues were enjoyed during the one-night event.

“Last year we had to go out for another two gallons of ice cream,” she said.

As with any community project, many people help and donate to the cause, she said.

“We’re always grateful for the donations from the community,” Scheel said. “We have a very generous community.”

Among the long-time donors are KLN/Shearer’s Snacks and Thrivent.

The church is “very active in the community,” Scheel said, adding that the money raised from the ice cream social and song fest will benefit the many church projects sponsored by Calvary Lutheran.

Calvary’s Director of Music, Russ Bunker, will perform along with other church and community musicians.

Cost for a barbecue plate is $3.50; pie and ice cream are $3; and a dish of ice cream only is $1.

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Making golf

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Joseph Kauffman Perham Lakeside Golf Course When it comes to getting upset with myself about a stray drive or leaving a birdie putt short (never leave a birdie putt short), I have been as guilty as the next guy. I am very competitive, as is my wife, and we can barely play a game of Sequence without getting spirited.

However, over the past year I have tried to change my reaction to my golf game, asking, “Am I getting paid to do this?” or “Is life going to be any different because of what my scorecard says?”

Well, I don’t know if it’s getting a little older and trying to enjoy life a little more, but because of a book that I read

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last fall called “Happy Golf Starts Here,” by Bryan Skavnak, I am loving the game more, and actually even playing a little better.

I love this book. It’s an awesome look at making golf fun again, like when you were a kid out on the course having fun with your buddies, learning the game, enjoying the outdoors during the five months of non-winter here in Minnesota.

This book has some great insights and thoughts on what golf can mean to you and to me.

The United States Golf Association started a campaign a few years ago which has been viral in sports social media called “Tee It Forward,” with the goal of speeding the time of play and making the game fun again for everyone. I love this.

There is nothing wrong with moving forward a set of tees.

This is about knowing your game and what you are able to do, and setting yourself up for success in having fun during your round.

As an example, I have a couple of older gentlemen at Perham Lakeside who have lost some distance over the years, and now our white tees are just too much for them. Once they acknowledged this and started playing from the red tees (which are often considered the ladies or junior tees, which is false, as you can play from any tee you want in a recreational round), they are loving the game more because it is more accessible to them. It may have taken a bit to get used to playing from the forward tees, but teeing it forward is a great way to play, I promise.

Tee it forward. Go back to playing golf for fun, for being on the course with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors. We don’t have that many nice weather months so take advantage of them at a golf course near you.

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f you find yourself at the lakes for the weekend, a week, or all summer long, don’t forget to make a trip into Perham a part of your routine.

When vacationers envision the perfect summer lake experience, a day trip into town for shopping and a little lunch is often in the mix. The days of a bustling downtown filled with friendly people, both on the street and in the quaint shops that line the way, can still be found in Perham.

One of the best things about shopping in Perham is the variety—from food and beverage cravings to antiques and collectibles, sporting goods, boats, motors, pontoons, men’s and women’s clothing, home décor, gifts, appliances, furniture, bars and restaurants, Perham has you covered. Plus, you can’t beat the friendly atmosphere and top-notch customer service.

Whether you’re in town to pick up supplies for the lake place, or looking for a special outfit for date night, the shops of Perham have you covered.

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Remove superstition to

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After being a full-time guide for 21 years, I’ve had the good fortune to be able to spend lots and lots of hours with fish — and fishing, of course. And after all of those intense guide seasons, one thing that I know for certain is that there is nothing more corrosive to the fishing spirit then superstition.

Most fishing superstitions or “rules” were passed from one generation to the next with absolutely no legitimacy. For instance, a long time ago, a disgruntled angler couldn’t get a bite one day when the wind was from the east, and it just happened to rhyme with the word “least” so it became a rule. Wow, and that’s kept fishermen suspicious about east winds?

But those myths still exist and they still inhibit a fisherman’s confidence. I know this because nearly every day I’m reminded by my fishing guests that those ideas are still a living part the contemporary fishing school of thought.

Last season a gentleman I had on board watched as I applied sunscreen on my ears and arms. A moment later I started baiting up the lines. In a very concerned voice he asked why I didn’t wash the sunscreen off my hands before I baited the lines because just the night before he read an article about how fish can smell foreign matter etc.

I took his worm in my greasy fingers and took my sunscreen and applied a generous dosage to his bait and had him fish with it. He didn’t fish more than two or three minutes before he caught his first keeper walleye of the day. He felt very misinformed.

We’ve all been clobbered with these rules — is fishing really that simple that such stark conclusions can be made? Yes fish can smell sunscreen but it doesn’t mean they won’t like the taste.

What about all the rules about the weather? Do fish really bite the least when the wind’s from the east? What about those cold fronts or falling barometers? Sure they change the fish but how badly? First of all, you have to fish to find out. That’s a big deal. You don’t know until you try — sounds more like a work ethic line doesn’t it?

When I approach a cold-front day I plan on moving a lot. I keep my boat in constant motion, and don’t try to make fish feed, if they don’t want to bite that’s alright, I just move to the next fish or the next spot.

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I make long moves — instead of looking for active fish in a mid-sized zone on a lake, I’ll cover larger quadrants trying to find areas that aren’t as severely affected, plus I try to find the largest schools I can to increase my percentages.

Cold-front days are fast paced for me and my guests — I don’t waste a single second because every second counts and I know there are fish on the lake willing to bite and I know I’ll find them. Another myth I hear a lot is, “When it gets hot walleyes go deep to find cold water.” For those of you taking a summer vacation this season and plan on doing some walleye fishing, cancel that “rule” out right away. When, and if, walleyes are instinctively drawn to deep water they do so because of their perpetual need to feed — it’s about food not comfort.

On a recent morning we caught walleyes in 29 feet. Were those fish trying to cool off? If so, why were they eating our bait?

Walleyes don’t know what a boat is therefore they are not afraid of the boat. They may, however, be influenced by the pressure the boat causes, not too unlike a barometric pressure.

Engine noise may influence their reaction. Sure they hear and feel the vibration, but it doesn’t represent a natural threat like the presence and feel of a large predator like a northern, musky, otter, or cormorant.

Walleyes don’t know what fish hooks are so we don’t need to disguise them. Larger walleyes don’t necessarily live deep. In fact, I catch my largest walleyes of the season in water under 10 feet.

People have done a great job over the years personifying walleyes. The one idea I want you to take from this article is that walleyes are fish, not people. They are driven completely and utterly by instinct. When they do something, whatever it may be, they do it in response to many variables in their environment that tell them to do it in order to survive — it’s not a cognitive battle nor is it emotional. They just do. Grasping the very idea that fish are not thinkers will help you to discover easier fishing. It doesn’t mean it’s OK to be a sloppy fisherman, it should just help guide you towards confidence on the lake.

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Check out these great restaurants for a variety of delicious options

PERHAM/OTTERTAIL BIG PINE LODGE Your Big Pine Hangout! Enjoy your meal or drink on our large deck overlooking Big Pine Lake. Great fresh baked pizza, burgers/sandwiches and beautiful newly remodeled full bar and restaurant. Daily Specials include Wednesday Wing Special, Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour, Friday Appetizer Special, Saturday Bloody Mary Special and Sunday enoy our famous California Burger Basket Special. Stop out for a relaxing cocktail and stay for a delicious meal right on the west shore of Big Pine Lake.

43606 Mosquito Heights Rd 218-346-3480 www.bigpinelodgemn.com Lakeside Tap Overlooking Perham Lakeside Golf Course, you will enjoy wonderful food, great service, and an outstanding view of the golf course. We take great pride in using some of the regions freshest available local produce, and gladly accommodate your dining requests. Top off your day at the lake or your day on the course with a daily lunch and dinner specials.

Check out their appetizers, salads, drinks, and dinner offerings.

Remember our beautiful event center here at Lakeside with seating for up to 225 guests for any private or public function.

2727 450th St. Perham 218-346-6070 www.perhamlakeside.com/lakeside-tap MCDONALDS-PERHAM The menu you love, plus so much more! Since 1955, we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed to not just live up to our history, but create it: From drive-thru restaurants to All Day Breakfast!

100 Judd Street, Perham 218-346-4100 www.mcminnesota.com THE DOUGOUT Take a leisurely, scenic drive in your car or on your motorcycle to Dent for a meal you won’t forget.

Enjoy our new outdoor patio or dine inside featuring chicken and ribs on Friday nights, and mouth watering prime rib on Saturday nights. Don’t miss their popular Thursday Night Burger Night with $1.50 Burgers! Darts, Pool, Off-Sale, full menu and daily drink specials, the Dougout has All Your Bases Covered for a Good Time!

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SKAL BAR & GRILL CHEERS (skal in Norwegian) from downtown Vergas, home of the Largest Loon in the state! Skal Bar & Grill is your go-to place for excellent food, a friendly atmosphere and exceptional service. Menu includes tasty, one-of-kind signature burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas and daily dinner and drink specials.

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If you are looking for a sports bar environment, you could select the Holiday Beach Bar & Grill, complete with 10 flat panel televisions and excellent menu.

1155 Hwy 10 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-2121 www.holidayinndl.com IZZOS BAR & GRILL Izzos Bar & Grill is Detroit Lakes’ top hot spot! We offer the consistency and quality you expect from a top restaurant. The sports bar setting gives Izzos a great atmosphere that can be enjoyed by all. We offer a wide variety of great food and excellent service for you to experience and enjoy.

22931 185th Street, Detroit Lakes 218-439-3028

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MCDONALDS The menu you love, plus so much more! Since 1955, we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed to not just live up to our history, but create it: From drive-thru restaurants to All Day Breakfast!

415 Frazee St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3558 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. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • Sat. 7 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. • Sun. 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m 900 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3344 SPEAK EASY We offer a full menu of Italian and American cuisine.

Nightly specials Monday through Friday. Stop in for our buffet and enjoy delicious salad bar, soups and pastas. We have something for everyone and we are the perfect choice for catering and for weddings and parties. Call or stop in today!

1100 N Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-1326 speakeasyrestaurant.com PIT 611 SPORTS BAR & GRILL YYou’ll come for our great food and drinks at unbeatable prices, but you’ll end up staying because of our fun and exciting atmosphere. There is a little something for everyone at Pit 611 Sports Bar & Grill.

Open at 11am. Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. Easy to find, hard to leave.

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BEYOND JUICE Beyond Juice offers healthy and delicious choices!

100% fresh fruit smoothies, fresh-made deli sandwiches and homemade soups and crisp salads. Try our new breakfasts. Children’s menu. We deliver and cater. Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 9 am, Sun. at 10 am.

203 South Main Street, Park Rapids 218-732-0422 BLUEBERRY PINES RESTAURANT Blueberry Pines Restaurant offers the area’s best fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh cut meats, hand-pattied burgers, pizza & appetizers. Fabulous brunch buffet Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm. An extensive wine list and the area’s best service staff.

Enjoy the comfort of our log clubhouse and wonderful outdoor scenery. Summer: Open daily at 11 am.

Call for off-season hours.

Located south of Park Rapids on Hwy. 71.

218-564-4653 www.blueberrypinesgolf.com EMMAVILLE STORE Historic country store & cafe featuring daily breakfast and lunch specials. Dinner specials on Fridays.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet and Taco Bar Tuesdays 5-7:30 pm. Also offering ice cream, cookies, bars & fabulous caramel rolls! Bar with pizzas and big screen TV. Open 7 days a week. Open until 9 pm on Saturdays.

12 miles N. of Park Rapids on Co. Rd. 4 (Lake George Rd) 218-732-8544

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IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL The best smoked brisket around! Mouth-watering lunch and dinner specials. Smoked prime rib every Friday and Saturday. Appetizers, ribs, burgers, sandwiches and full BBQ menu daily. Full bar. Music every weekend. Open daily at 11 am.

Downtown Nevis 218-652-3898 LAKE GEORGE CAFE We do breakfast all day! Lunch menu, American food, lunch & dinner specials. Open Tues.-Fri. 7 am - 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 3pm, closed Mon. Hwy. 71, Lake George (37550 Night Hawk Rd.) 218-699-3080 LAPASTA For lunch choose from delicious burgers, salads and some entrees from the evening LaPasta Italian menu.

Evening diners can select from the full LaPasta Italian menu with American entrees available. Breakfast: Tues.-Sun. 8:30 am. Lunch: Tues.-Sun. Dinner seven days a week at 5 pm.

Downtown Dorset 218-732-0275 www.dorset-lapasta.com.

LEONA’S RESTAURANT Leona’s Restaurant offers homemade specialties to satisfy every appetite. Homemade pizza, freshly made burgers, broasted chicken, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, soft serve ice cream and more!

Bring the kids, there’s a menu just for them. AND... you can order online...your food will be ready when you arrive. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Full bar.

Monday-Saturday open at 11 am.

203 Bunyan Trails Rd., downtown Nevis.

218-652-4021 leonas-restaurant.com LOBO’S BAR & GRILL Legendary food & spirits! Try the best Angus burgers, enjoy prime rib & walleye Friday and Saturday nights, too. Big screen TVs. Dine-in or carry out. Full-service

bar and off-sale. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 am-1 am; Sun. 12 noon-12 midnight.

Located on Hwy. 200, 3.75 north of Itasca State Park’s east entrance. 218-266-3611 MUSKIE WATERS COMPANY Espresso and coffee drinks, fresh-baked goods, lunch, hand-dipped ice cream, malts and milkshakes, sundaes, extensive selection of chocolates and candy, fudge, gourmet foods, olive oils & unique gifts. Open daily 7:30 am-10 pm Along the Heartland Trail, Nevis NECCE’S RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily by Chef Necce, our Italian-certified chef, and Excutive Chef Julz Notch. Enjoy housemade Italian specialties like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caesar salad & delicious desserts. Nightly specials. Fine wine, imported beer & premium spirits. Necce’s Next Door Bar, Happy Hours drink and appetizer specials.

New this year Italian Cafe’ Breakfast Bar. Open daily, breakfast bar at 7 am, dinner at 4 pm.

311 S. Main Street, Park Rapids 218-237-4625 RAPID RIVER LOGGING CAMP The 62-year tradition. All-you-can-eat served family style. Open 7 days a week, Memorial weekend through Labor Day. Breakfast 7:30 am to 12 noon.

Dinner 1-9 pm. Top off your logger’s meal with a stroll along the Fish Hook River.

Hwy. 71 N. Turn on Co. Rd. 18, follow signs, Park Rapids 218-732-3444 STOMPIN’ GROUNDS Full menu served daily. Sink your teeth into the ‘Stompin Burger,” our most popular burger!

Chicken, fish, homemade soup & more. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! Full bar ~ 4 pm Happy Hour.

Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 11 am. Kitchen open Sat. - Thurs. 10 am - 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 9 pm. Bar open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 1 am, Sun. 10 am - Midnight.

Hwy. 64, N. of Akeley 218-652-2964 THE 502 (AT CHASE ON THE LAKE) Minnesota’s lakeside dining at its best! This casual, high-energy eatery will serve up Northwood’s specialties, timeless American dishes and lighter, “spa-style” cuisine in a classic setting. The 502 features spectacular views of Leech Lake along with patio dining at the water’s edge. Our chef will delight your taste buds for dinner and entice you for dessert. Our mixologists will dazzle you with a full lineup of specialty elixirs, and our staff is excited to serve you. Come by car or boat. Live entertainment on weekends.

Walker 218-547-7777 www.chaseonthelake.com THE GOOD LIFE We make our meals from scratch using fresh ingredients. 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 and refresh our menu with the seasons. We also have 10 beers on tap, cocktails, wine, free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating & a kids menu. Open every day at 11 am Memorial weekend thru Labor Day weekend. Closed Sun. & Mon. in the fall and winter.

220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids 218-237-4212 www.thegoodlifecafepr.com.

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VACATIONAIRE & CLANCY’S ON ISLAND LAKE Casual dining in our dining room or on the deck overlooking beautiful Island Lake. Full menu, kids menu, broasted chicken eat-in or take-out.

Reservations recommended. Kitchen open until 10 pm. 218-732-5270.

Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 71 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71.

Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the bar.

Now serving lunch. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm. Reservations appreciated.

1 mi. north on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids 218-732-4565

chicken or delight in one of our daily specials. Breakfast served all day.

We offer a kids menu and delectable desserts. If there’s something you’re craving and it’s not on the menu, just ask. New owner, Chef Zappy, has turned this restaurant around!

Located at the junction of Hwy. 64 and 34, downtown Akeley 218-652-2233 ZONA ROSA Visit old Mexico in the heart of beautiful downtown Walker. Large selection of authentic Mexican and American favorites. Full bar, specializing in margaritas. Warm “south of the border” atmosphere and outdoor patio dining. Kids menu. Lunch, dinner, daily specials. Open 7 days a week.

101 5th St. N., Downtown Walker

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THE ROYAL BAR The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Appetizers also available.

Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon.

120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids 218-732-9443

ZAPPY’S Family dining at its best! Our menu has something for everyone. Try our mouth-watering burgers, sink your teeth into our broasted

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