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Awesome autumn

State parks and local spots you won’t want to miss on your fall color tours

Local pumpkin patches, harvest fests offer fun for families

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Festivals to fall for

12 Conservative deer season set Limits leave hunters, farmers wanting more

14 A dozen quick and crafty fall creations

Simple things for kids to make using acorns, pinecones and fallen leaves

15 East Otter Tail Resorts Guide 18 ‘You’re never too old

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Baking with fall’s sweet and sour fruit

20 How do you like them apples?

23 Events Calendar 28 dining guide The East Otter Tail 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. Two additional versions of the magazine are published in Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids.

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At Maplewood State Park, sumac stands out with its fiery red autumn coloring.

State parks and local spots you won’t want to miss on your fall color tours Lina Belar For Fall Scene Fall is a marvelous time of year to be outdoors in Minnesota.

Hunting season is the highlight of the year for many, and opening deer season is practically an unofficial holiday for which preparation begins months in advance.

But deer hunting isn’t the only thing that draws people to the Minnesota outdoors.

Each fall, the forests and fields erupt in a glorious burst of color before the winter snow blankets the land. Perhaps it’s this knowledge of the upcoming monochromatic landscape that draws people outside every fall, to feast their eyes on the grand colors far and wide.

The interest in autumnal splendor has become so widespread that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hosts Fall Color Updates from Minnesota State Parks and Trails on its website. This is a handy reference for fall color enthusiasts – whether they want to photograph the colors at their peak, or just enjoy looking at them.

Savanna Portage State Park This park, located 100 miles north of McGregor, is a gateway to the history of Minnesota’s fur trade of the early 1800s.

The Savanna Portage was a marshy area that crossed the Continental Divide.

It connected waters flowing east to Lake Superior with waters flowing west into Minnesota’s interior fur country. It was part of a great circle that took the traders or voyageurs from the Great Lakes down through Minnesota to the Otter Tail River and into the Red River, and then north to Hudson Bay.

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This tree, robed in leaves of gold, stands by itself just south of the railroad tracks southeast of New York Mills on Highway 106.

Near Perham, the Otter Tail River provides a mirror for fall colors.

According to historical documents, the portage was so torturous, “The voyageurs frequently sank with loads nearly to the hip in mud and water.”

Excursions to the park today aren’t nearly so treacherous. And fall colors at Savanna Portage are bright and notable – well worth the travel time for those who don’t live in the area.

It’s not just leaves that flaunt their colors. The mushrooms, grasses and weeds seem to vie with each other for attention. At Savanna Portage, the aspens turn bright yellow, while the occasional maples distributed through the woods present leaves splotched with shades of orange. Mushrooms that might have been unnoticed in summer, show up brilliantly.

Maplewood State Park Located on Highway 108 just east of Pelican Rapids, Maplewood is one of the best places to photograph fall colors.

Whether it’s colorful leaves against a brilliant blue sky or a wooded path carpeted in gold, there’s a photo everywhere you look. As the name implies, the park boasts a preponderance of maples, which turn brilliant shades of orange, gold, and red in the fall, creating a kaleidoscope of color that attracts visitors from all over the state.

Knowing this, it’s a good idea to visit the park during the week, if possible, as it is usually quite full on the weekends.

The maples are extraordinary, but they’re not all there is to see.

There are meadows filled with bright red sumac and heavily wooded

What causes fall colors?

Four main groups of biochemicals are responsible for the various yellows, oranges, red and browns of fall leaves – chlorophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanins and tannins.

Chlorophyll provides the green color of most leaves during spring and summer.

As the days get shorter and temperatures cool, chlorophyll is broken down faster than it is produced. This allows the carotenoids (the ones that give carrots their orange color) to be revealed.

The reds and purples found in some leaves during the fall are due to the anthocyanin compounds. Many things affect the colors, including the acidity of the cell sap in the leaves. Bright, sunny fall days produce the best colors.

The tannin in the leaves of oaks causes them to turn brown. The oaks are a little later to turn than the maples, and the native bur oak tends to be mostly brown. Red and white oaks have more colorful leaves.

Joe Zeleznik, Extension Forester, North Dakota State University. From the North Dakota Climate Bulletin.

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A maple tree blazes orange at Savanna Portage State Park last fall.

dirt roads lined with ash trees that create a carpet of gold.

The park also holds eight lakes and many ponds, and is host to 150 bird species and 50 species of mammals.

Itasca State Park Just north of Park Rapids, this park is a place of beauty all year long with its stately old-growth timber.

The most spectacular fall colors at Itasca come later in the season, when the Tamaracks turn color.

Tamaracks, or larches, are conifers that change color and lose their leaves in the fall. The needles of these “deciduous evergreens” turn a bright golden yellow before drifting to the ground.

The Perham area Closer to home, there are some lovely Tamarack stands in the swamps southeast of Perham, and between New York Mills and Wadena.

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It’s not just the trees that put on a show every fall at Savanna Portage State Park.

As this picture shows, even the tree fungus turns bright and bold.

When Fall Comes Early Except for golden fields, the corn tall and tasseled, this might be the start of summer, not its end.

In the green woods the poplar leaves have turned to yellow and gold, like anxious debutantes trying on dresses for the Harvest Ball.

Poetry by Lina Belar

Insert left: The Woodland Trail at Maplewood State Park, carpeted in gold. Insert right: The area’s many lakes, surrounded by trees and shrubs of all sorts, provide perfect reflectors for fall’s spectacular colors.

As the Tamarack gets ready for winter, the needles change color quickly. Those who live in the area should try to scout out a location ahead of time, and then check it daily. At peak, it looks as though the forest is on fire.

Brilliant colors are most often seen when the fall weather has warm, sunny days with cool nights between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Leaves that are shaded tend to be duller than leaves that are in full sun.

Maplewood State Park’s ground is blanketed in leaves every fall.

Why do the colors vary?

Fall colors vary from year to year and place to place for several reasons: -Weather is most critical in determining the colors displayed each fall. Colors are best when high quality foliage – a product of a warm, moist summer – is exposed to sunny, cool fall days. Light frosts may also help, but hard freezes can ruin the display.

-Physiological stresses placed on trees can impact fall colors.

-Cool, wet summers can cause premature displays of color.

-A mild summer drought may actually increase the display, but severe drought usually dulls colors noticeably.

-In some cases, foliage may die early and turn straw-colored due to a lack of water. Because it is too dry to produce the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges, a severe summer drought will create a landscape filled with the subtler colors of tans, bronzes and auburns.

Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist, Grand Rapids, Minn.

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Festivals to fall for Local pumpkin patches, harvest fests offer fun for families Kiowa Wieser-Matthews For Fall Scene By the time the air cools and the leaves begin to change color, preparations for area harvest festivals have already long been under way.

Whether it’s roaming the treasures at a fall flea market or weighing in on which of this year’s giant pumpkins will be the biggest, the local harvest season brings plenty of opportunities for fun, for young and old alike.

Following are just a few of the family-friendly events that will be going on around the area this fall.

UNCLE RAY’S PUMPKIN PATCH September 27 Uncle Ray’s Pumpkin Patch will take place on the last Saturday in September, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served through the noon hour.

The pumpkin patch is located at S&S Vineyards, 2.5 miles north of New York Mills on County Highway 67.

This annual tradition – now in its 13th year – gives neighbors a chance to catch up with one another while children walk through the fields and choose their favorite pumpkins to take home.

S&S Vineyards owner Brian Sillanpaa said close to 3,000 pumpkins have been given away in years past.

As the pumpkin picking festivities wind down, the band Hillside Creeps, out of Minneapolis, will perform in the barn throughout the afternoon and evening. Patrons will be welcome to sample some of the vineyard’s wine.

The annual celebration is held in memory of Sillanpaa’s uncle, Ray Sonnenberg, who began the tradition.

All events are offered for a free will donation.

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PERHAM HARVEST FEST October 6 On the first Saturday in October, crowds will fill the streets of Perham for the town’s ninth annual Harvest Fest.

A flea market will kick things off at 9 a.m., with a vast amount of treasures waiting to be found. From arts and crafts to antiques and collectables, the outdoor market will have something for everyone. It will be located behind Blossoms, Birds and Beyond.

Family-friendly events will take place throughout the day, in the turtle park near the post office, until 4 p.m. Children’s games, face painting, bobbing for apples, a petting zoo and live music will be just some of the fun activities kids can partake in, free of charge.

Kids will also be able to ring a pumpkin, or pick one up at the park, to try carving their very own jack-olanterns. Carving tools will be available for a minimal cost.

Kids and adults alike may enjoy watching professional chainsaw carver Charlie Kirchenwitz, from Dent, as he takes on various wood carvings throughout the day.

At press time, Harvest Fest preparations were still underway. For the latest information, check for articles in the Perham Focus newspaper, or call Kathy Gould at 346-7550.

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A leaderboard at last year’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Ottertail Pumpkin Festival shows how many growers took part, and what their giant pumpkins weighed.

Richville grower Joe Werner took the top prize at the festival. Werner also broke a state record last year with another pumpkin he grew, a 1,779.5-pounder that is the heaviest pumpkin ever grown in Minnesota.

OTTERTAIL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 20 The 14th annual Pumpkin Festival in Ottertail will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 3 p.m.

Outdoor activities will be going on around downtown, including a highlight of the event, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Added to the festival in recent years, the weighoff features huge pumpkins, most of them planted and raised by local growers.

The weigh-off will be held this year in the parking lot of the community center. It will begin at noon and various prizes will be awarded. Be-sides the biggest pumpkin, the ugliest pumpkin will also be chosen.

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No preregistration is required for those who want to compete; simply show up with the pumpkin at 11 a.m.

Kids may also register for a chance to win one of four free bicycles.

Inside the Williams Company Store, kids can get their faces painted and carve pumpkins.

Food will also be available, with grilled brats and pumpkin desserts provided by the Ladies of the Methodist Church.

Some of the events are available for a free will donation. All money raised will be donated to Friends of Friends Fighting Hunger in Otter Tail County.

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Conservative deer season set Limits leave hunters, farmers wanting more Eric Hendrickx ehendrickx@ perhamfocus.com Hunting season in Minnesota is like an unofficial holiday. A lot of people look forward to it all year long and, when it finally arrives, the excitement is palpable. Men and women take time off work. Kids take a couple days off of school. Friends and families gather at their hunting lands. Most take delight in boasting about their past successes, and razzing the less lucky.

This year’s deer hunt, however, is not generating the usual level of enthusiasm among local hunters. The season has been criticized for what some see as restrictive deer limits set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

According to the DNR, there is a less dense deer population this year. As such, only one deer per hunter may be harvested across 95 percent of the state.

The DNR says there are fewer deer following two severe winters and high hunter harvest rates for the past decade.

Northeastern Minnesota hunters will see the most dramatic changes, with much of the area in so-called ‘bucksonly zones,’ where no antlerless permits will be available. That rule will apply to youth and disabled hunters, as well.

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leave more does in the woods to replenish the population faster.

“This is the most conservative deer hunting season we’ve had in … two decades,’’ said Steve Merchant, the DNR’s wildlife populations and regulations manager, in a press release sent out by the DNR in July.

Only bucks may be shot in 14 deer permit areas in northeastern Minnesota, including areas 108, 117, 118, 119, 122, 126, 127, 169, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181 and 199.

Lottery deer areas, with a few antlerless permits each, include areas 101, 103, 105, 110, 111, 152, 155, 156, 159, 171, 172, 173, 179, 183, 184 and 197.

Only around Duluth, in area 182, can hunters buy up to four extra permits and take up to five deer total. It’s one of the few areas of the state where wildlife managers say far too many deer still roam.

Around Perham, areas 239, 240 and 241 are designated as hunter’s choice areas, where one deer of either gender may be taken. Bonus permits cannot be used within these zones. Area 258, north of Detroit Lakes, will be a lottery area.

Hunting zones have been tweaked this year, leaving some hunters scratching their heads.

Andy Hendrickx, a resident of Butler Township, northeast of Perham, said, “They expanded our zone – we are 241

now going all the way north to Hubbard county, where there are less deer. So now it’s just one big area still under the rule of a single deer limit, even though deer have always been in abundance here.”

The DNR urged hunters to carefully read the regulation booklets that should be available wherever licenses are sold.

It may be the first time for many hunters that they can’t shoot a doe, or have to apply for antlerless permits.

In addition to being a frustration for hunters, this year’s new limits have irritated some area farmers, who claim deer numbers are far too high as it is. Some have said deer are eating 20-30 rows of their crops by the time everything is ready for harvest.

Brian Moenkedick, a farmer with land in Edna Township, stated, “Honestly, I don’t see any loss of deer this year. One field there are 8-10 deer eating crops at any given time, I’d estimate a 10 percent crop loss on that field alone.”

But DNR officials stand by their estimates, and say they want to ensure a strong and healthy deer population well into the future.

Big game program leader for the DNR, Leslie McInenly, said, “This year’s conservative approach will protect more antlerless deer, reduce the statewide harvest and allow the population to rebound.”

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A dozen quick and crafty fall creations Simple things for kids to make using acorns, pinecones and fallen leaves Elizabeth Huwe ehuwe@perhamfocus.com While taking walks in the cool, crisp fall air, acorns, leaves and pinecones are all around. All that is needed to bring the great autumn-outdoors inside is a bit of creativity and a few basic arts and crafts supplies.

Before using pinecones or acorns for any craft that will be staying inside the house, first be sure to get rid of any bugs that may be hiding inside.

To get rid of bugs inside acorns, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet in a 200 degree oven for 2 to 3 hours. Shuffle the acorns every hour so they do not burn. Do the same for pinecones, but for about 45 minutes.

Now for the fun part: getting creative.

Crafts do not need to be complex or complicated in order to be cute.

Don’t believe it? Try putting a pair of googly-eyes on a pinecone and adding pipecleaners for arms. There’s number one!

Another possibility is a pinecone squirrel – built with the snowman concept. Find three pinecones: a big one for the body, small one for the head and a long third one for the tail.

Glue the pieces together and add a bit of burlap for the ears (maybe another pair of googly eyes) – and that’s all!

Here are another 10 simple fall craft ideas: 1. The classic pinecone bird feeder: smother a pinecone in peanut butter and roll it in birdseed. Hang the cone from a tree with a piece of wire or string and watch the birds enjoy their tasty treat.

2. Hot glue various lengths of ribbon to the large end of several pinecones and hang them from the ceiling like a chandelier (or in a chandelier if you have one).

3. Glue six small pinecones with the wide ends together to create a star. Add a small loop of string on the back as a hanger.

4. Tie a series of pinecones along a 4-foot ribbon to create a garland.

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Fall-based crafts don’t need to be complex to be whimsical. Three pinecones, some burlap scraps and an acorn can make for a simple, cute squirrel decoration.

5. Spray-paint pinecones and acorns vibrant colors and place them in a clear glass bowl or vase as a festive centerpiece.

6. Paint acorns one color and the cap in a contrasting shade. Hot glue the pairs back together and add a loop of string as a hanger. Add some flair by painting monograms.

7. Make a fall mosaic by gluing acorns, pinecones and dried bits of flowers to a canvas or reclaimed piece of wood in a pattern.

8. Glue gold jingle bells in empty acorn caps.

9. Use a pinecone on its side as a place setting holder.

10. Paint pinecones and acorns bright red. Glue the base of an acorn to the wide end of the pinecone and add a black sunflower seed to the acorn’s point to make a cardinal.

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‘You’re never too old to do Old Time!’

Polka Daze returns to Ottertail Kiowa Wieser-Matthews For Fall Scene The sixth annual Polka Daze will be whirling and twirling its way into Ottertail again this fall, with festivities starting on Thursday, Sept. 4 and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 6.

Polka fans flock to the big yellow tent in downtown Ottertail every year for this event, to enjoy a polka-loaded weekend and to socialize with old and new friends.

The event usually attracts about 200 people per night, who gather at the City Park of Ottertail, next to the water tower, underneath a 110-foot yellow tent set up for Polka Daze. The tent covers a large dance floor and tables for dining.

Comfort food, such as beer, brats, and tacos in bags, will be served, and free camper space is provided to all who attend.

This year’s event will feature five different entertainers. Far from run-of-the-mill, they have performed across Minnesota, and are always popular with polka fans. To keep their performances fresh, and to ensure a wide variety of music for the dancers, the entertainers frequently switch it up, playing brief sets before introducing a new musician to the stage.

On Thursday, Sept. 4, Marie and The Boys will play a variety of Old Time music from 7-11 p.m.

On Friday, Sept. 5, Odell Braaten will play from 1-9 p.m. switching off intermittently with the Cathy Erickson Band, which will begin performing at 2:30 p.m. and will stop at 10 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, Leon Olsen will play on and off from 1-9 p.m. Adam and The Jolly Jammers will also play intermittently between 2:30 and 10 p.m.

Polka Daze is planned and sponsored by the Ottertail Lions Club, with proceeds going back to the club to be used toward local projects.

Ottertail Lion Jerry Smith is responsible for much of the event’s coordination. When asked what he thought about

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Polka Daze, he said, “You’re never too old to do Old Time!”

Admission is $5 the first day and $14 on the second and third days. A pass for all three days is available for $30.

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How do you like them apples?

Baking with fall’s sweet and sour fruit Elizabeth Huwe ehuwe@perhamfocus.com Apples, apples everywhere!

As September and fall come to Minnesota, apple trees in backyards and gardens give hungry munchers a tasty snack to enjoy.

But, as anyone with a hyper-productive apple tree will know, a person can only eat so many apples at once. Other than pawning extras off on family, friends and coworkers, what can be done with these fall treasures?

Luckily, apples are an easy fruit to freeze for future use.

To freeze apples, first wash the fruit and check for any bruises. Bruised fruit will not hold up as well.

Peeling apples before freezing is optional, depending on preference.

Next, cut the fruit into quarters and remove the core. Now, slice or dice the apples into the shape used in your recipes (crescent moons for pies, cubes or diced for smaller baked goods).

If browning is a concern, soak the fruit in an ascorbic acid (vitamin C) solution or an acidic fruit juice such as pineapple or diluted lemon juice.

From this point, drain any standing liquid and pat the apples dry, then place them in a freezer bag, squeeze out any air and leave in the freezer until ready to use.

Frozen apples should be thawed and drained before being added to a recipe. They will be softer than fresh-cut apples, so plan accordingly while baking.

To use some more apples – frozen or fresh – here are two delicious recipes that can be prepared and ready to eat in less than an hour.

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Whole wheat apple dumplings with cranberries.

Whole wheat apple dumplings Whole wheat flour, some spices and dried cranberries make these dumplings hearty, and a perfect addition for brunch.

Ingredients: Dough -2 cups whole wheat flour -3/4 tsp. salt -1 tsp. ground cinnamon -1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg -3 tsp. baking powder -2 Tbsp. sugar -3/4 cup milk Filling -Two medium apples, about 2 cups, cored and chopped -1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (optional) Sauce -2 Tbsp. flour (white or whole wheat) -1/2 cup white sugar -11/4 cup water -1 cup apple juice (no sugar added) -1 tsp. vanilla extract

What to do: First, mix together the dry dough ingredients. Slowly add the milk, stirring until the dough is smooth. If too sticky to work with, add up to two tablespoons of additional flour.

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll into a rectangle.

Spread the fruit evenly onto the dough, and then roll the dough and fruit into a log.

Using a sharp knife, cut the dough log into slices and place into a baking pan. For a smaller batch of larger dumplings, use a 9x9� pan and thick slices. A 9x13� pan and thinner slices will result in more servings.

Combine all of the sauce ingredients, mixing well to eliminate flour lumps. Pour the sauce into the pan, evenly over the dumplings.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the dumpling tops start to become dry.

Allow the dumplings to cool for 5 minutes, and then serve by scooping from the pan or by turning the pan over a large serving plate and tapping on the bottom to make the dumplings fall out.

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Apple cinnamon whole wheat scones.

Apple cinnamon whole wheat scones Use this recipe as a base to make all sorts of scone flavors.

Be sure to thoroughly drain fruit used in this recipe, or else the scone will not crisp up as well on the outside.

Ingredients: -1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature -2 cups whole wheat flour -2 Tbsp. brown sugar -2 tsp. baking powder -1 tsp. cinnamon -1/2 tsp. baking soda -1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or rounded1/4 tsp. table salt) -1/2 cup, plus 2 Tbsp. cold butter milk -3 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce -1 large egg, separated -1/2 to 1 cup diced apples (or other fruits, nuts, chips, etc.)

-1/4 cup walnuts, diced or crushed (optional) -Sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional) What to do: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Cut/mush butter into small pieces in bowl and let rest in refrigerator for 5 minutes.

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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into the dry mixture until the pieces are between dime and oatmeal-sized.

Add fruit and nuts, fold into the dough with a spatula.

In a different bowl, whisk together the butter milk, apple sauce and egg yolk.

Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to create a somewhat-sticky dough. If dough seems too dry, add up to 1 Tbsp. buttermilk; if dough is too sticky, add up to 1 Tbsp. flour.

Transfer the dough to a lightly-floured work surface and pat it into a flat disk, about 7 or 8 inches across.

Cut the disk into 8 equal “pie wedges� with a sharp knife and transfer to the baking sheet. For crisp, yet moist scones, place wedges in a lightly-spaced circle on the sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch between.

Beat the egg white and brush over the top of the scones.

Sprinkle with either sparkling sugar or a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Place the scones in the oven and bake for 18-25 minutes, turning the pan 180 degrees after 10 minutes. Scones are done when edges appear crisp and lightly golden brown.

Serve warm or set on wire rack to cool. Store in a sealed plastic baggie to keep fresh.

events calendar November:

September: 4-6 – Polka Daze, Ottertail 6 – Perham Ladies Charity Golf Tournament 27 – Uncle Ray’s Pumpkin Patch, in New York Mills 19 – Perham Classic Cruise-In

October:

6 – Harvest Fest, Perham 11 - Ladies Night Out, at The Cactus in Perham 17 – Perham Classic Cruise-In 20 – Ottertail Pumpkin Festival Date TBD – Halloween Party, at the Cultural Center in New York Mills and Mills Lanes

1 – Annual FOCUS Christmas Plus Bazaar, at the Perham Area Community Center 1-2 – Day of the Dead celebration, at the Cultural Center in New York Mills 6 – Christmas Bake Shoppe, at Calvary Lutheran Church from 9-11 a.m.

21 – Bunco Tournament, at The Cactus in Perham 21 – 4th Annual Community Carnival, in New York Mills 28 – Perham Parade of Lights, on Main Street at dusk *Dates are subject to change

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Check out these great restaurants for a variety of delicious options perham AREA BREW ALES & EATS Local, fresh and creative! Delicious sandwiches, salads, burgers and more! 24 tap beers, unique cocktails, craft beer and wine. Daily lunch specials and happy hour. Check our website for our live music schedule! Open daily at 11.

124 East Main Street, Perham 218-346-5932 www.brewalesandeats.com Skal Bar & Grill “Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!” Beer battered onion rings, a great tasting signature burger or build your own just the way you like it -- all your favorites on tap -- now that’s dinner! You won’t be disappointed! Excellent daily specials also available.

319 East Frazee Ave., Vergas 218-342-7525 www.skalbarandgrill.com

SUDS TAVERN A place to eat, drink and tell stories. We bake our own buns and buy hamburger locally. Food and drink specials. Weekly entertainment. Charitable gambling, pool tables, video games. Outside smoking area. Located downtown Perham.

145 1st Ave. South, Perham 218-346-7144

The Otter Supper Club Early Bird Menu, 7 days a week, 5-6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: BOGO free burger night. Dine in only.

Wednesdays: Free pitcher with pizza. Thursdays: Pasta special with half price bottles. On-off site catering available.

306 N MN Hwy 78, Ottertail 218-367-2525 • www.ottersupperclub.com

The Cactus The Cactus is open daily for lunch at 11. Our dinner menu is available at 5. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere. We are known for our hand cut steaks prepared over charcoal. Our menu ranges from seafood and steaks, ribs, poultry, pasta and salads to burgers, baskets and pizzas. Our full bar and wine list compliments any menu entrée.

43521 Fort Thunder Road, Perham 218-346-2554 www.thecactusperham.com

The Galaxy, Resort and Restaurant Your Lake Place Since 1945! Famous for our Broasted Chicken! Full menu restaurant open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full Bar Available! Enjoy full bar and menu on deck overlooking Star Lake mid-June through mid-August.

Seven miles west of Dent on Hwy 108, ½ mile South on Cty. Hwy. 41 218-758-2841 www.galaxyresort.com

The Doug Out Happy Hour Monday and Wednesday 4-6. Entertainment on weekends. Featuring Chicken and Ribs on Fridays Nights, and mouthwatering prime rib on Saturday nights. Darts, Pool, Off-Sale. Full menu and daily drink specials.

104 1st Avenue, Dent 218-758-8000

WILLY T’S AT THUMPER POND Specializing in house-roasted, hand-carved meats, homemade sauces, sandwiches, pizzas and burgers. All prepared from scratch. Plus, a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for any size family or group.

Our tavern is the perfect place to refuel during your vacation, and enjoy live entertainment on the patio every Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm.

Kitchen hours: Monday-Thursday 7 am-9 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 am-10 pm. Bar hours: Sunday-Thursday until close, Friday-Saturday open until 1 am.

300 Thumper Lodge Road, Ottertail 218-367-2000 • www.thumperpond.com Wild Oaks Grille Wild Oaks is perfect for engagement parties, groom’s dinners, outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Golf cart rentals, bar and food features, game day specials outdoor patio seating.

2727 450th St., Perham • 218-346-6070 www.perhamlakeside.com

Happy Hour Monday - Friday • 4pm-6pm 2 for 1 specials!

Weekly Lunch Buffet Outdoor Patio Don’t forget to book your parties, Call Blake at 218-346-2554 extension 5, or e-mailing your parties information to: Blake@thecactuscity.com

Bar and Food Features Game Day Specials Outdoor Patio To book your party call Blake at 218-346-6070 or email at bminge@perhamlakeside.com

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Bleachers Bar & Grill If sports, burgers and beer rank high on your score board, then come to Bleachers for a hat trick. Voted the best burgers in the Lakes Area, new to menu, taco grinders, philly sandwich, french fries, ALL the sports games you could ever hope to watch on their flat screen TV’s and a scenic deck overlooking Dead Shot Bay for relaxing outdoors. 1/2 price appetizers on Thursdays, Karaoke throughout the year. Don’t forget about 2-4-1 burgers every Sunday!

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Holiday Inn When you come into the Icehouse Restaurant, the first thing you will notice is the view.

Overlooking Big Detroit Lake, you will experience both sunrises and sunsets with windows from floor to ceiling and seasonal lakeside patio seating. During the cold months, we keep the fireplace lit for your comfort. 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

Callaway Liquor Store If daily drink specials, Cadillac Jack Gaming machines, Bingo and Pull Tab Tournaments plus great pizzas sound like a good time to you, then look no further than the Callaway Liquor Store! We’re closer than you think and definitely worth the 10 minute cruise up Hwy. 59.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Hwy 59 N. • Callaway, MN • 218-375-3133

Hotel Shoreham Since 1910, the Hotel Shoreham has been greeting guests with lakeside beauty, fine cuisine and famous pizzas. Take a journey back in time when you step into this historical landmark for a memorable dining experience. You’ll enjoy the ambiance as much as their famous ribs, seafood, steak and pastas.

1/2 mile west of Detroit Country Club on Lake Melissa. 218-847-9894

Cenex Community Coops Hot Stuff Pizza A&W If quality and convenience is what you’re looking for, then head on over to the Cenex Convenience Store located on Hwy. 34 East.

Fresh made pizzas from Hot Stuff and famous A&W cheeseburgers are sure to satisfy your appetite. If you’re in a hurry, use the drive thru located on the South side of the building.

911 Hwy. 34 East • Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-3190

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.

Hours: Mon-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Sun. 8:00 a.m.

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Speak easy We offer a full menu of Italian and American cuisine. Nightly specials Monday through Friday. Stop in for lunch and enjoy delicious sandwiches, salads 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 THE YOGURT PLACE The Yogurt Place strives to bring you not only the finest frozen yogurts and toppings, but we also offer Gelato, Italian, Ice, and Custard. With classic frozen yogurt flavors such as Vanilla, Cheesecake, Cake Batter and new favorites like Mango, Orange Creamsicle and Twinkie, we want your taste buds to be continually excited.

That’s why you can find our extensive list of frozen yogurts rotating regularly, featuring 10-15 flavors in-store, every day. We go over and above to meet everyone’s needs. We carry non-dairy, gluten-free and no sugar added varieties for those with special dietary needs. Mix in as many toppings as you like, choosing from over 20 that we have available at our exclusive topping bar.

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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. View our menu atwww. chaseonthelake.com.

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. Mon.-Sat. 10 am - 4 pm extended summer hours. • 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. New fabulous brunch buffet Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm.

An extensive wine list and the area’s best service staff. Live dining entertainment Fri. & Sat. evenings & during Sunday’s brunch. 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.

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Companeros Companeros great Mexican food, drink and fun!

Deliciously prepared with the finest ingredients served in delightful Mexican surroundings by the best amigos around. Margaritas (real and alcohol-free) ~ numero uno! Mexican beers on special. Families and any size groups welcome.

All food and our famous margarita mix available for takeout. Summer: Open daily at noon. Call for spring & fall hours. • On the boardwalk in Dorset.218-732-7624. See us on Facebook or visit www.companerosofdorset.com.

Dorset House Choose from our large selection of homemade pizzas and old-fashioned ice cream treats.

Try one of ours or create your own. Tantalizing all-you-can-eat evening buffet, fabulous lunch menu, wonderful homemade soups, salads & pies. Let our old-fashioned decor bring out the kid in you. Summer: Open daily at 11 am. Call for spring & fall hours. • Just off the Heartland Trail in downtown Dorset. 218-732-5556.

Emmaville Store Historic country store & cafe featuring daily breakfast and lunch specials. Dinner specials on Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday Breakfast Buffet and Taco Bar Fridays 5-7:30 pm. Also offering ice cream, shakes, sundaes & fabulous caramel rolls! Bar with pizzas and big screen TV. Open 7 days a week. Open until 9 pm on weekends. • 12 miles N. of Park Rapids on Co. Rd. 4 (Lake George Rd). 218-732-8544. www. emmaville store.com.

The Good Life Cafe 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 from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Closed Sun. & Mon. in the fall and winter. • 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212. www.thegood lifecafepr.com. Lunch $ Dinner Headwaters Restaurant Family-friendly restaurant. Breakfast from 6- 11 am, serving plate-size pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets, eggs made to order and country fried steak. Lunch/din-ner menu begins at 1 am from Angus burgers and sandwiches to broasted chicken. Kid’s menu. Homemade soups and desserts. Breakfast buffet Sat. and Sun. 8-11 am.

Summer hours: Sun. 6 am - 3 pm; Mon.-Wed., 6 am-7 pm; Thurs.-Sat. 6 am - 9 pm. • In the heart of Akeley 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 - 5 pm. Closed Mon. • Hwy. 71, Lake Geroge (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. Lunch served 11 am - 2 pm.

Dinner 7 days a week 5 -9 pm. . • Downtown Dorset.218-732-0275. www.dorset-lapasta. com. Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner Leona’s Restaurant Eat-in or take-out. Our pizzas, burgers, chicken, pasta, appetizers (and more!) are a hit. Pizzas are made-to-order featuring our homemade dough & sauce. Take-and-bake available. Order our delicious chicken by the bucket for picnics and reunions. Daily evening specials. Beer, soft drinks. Delivery available Fri. & Sat. nights within 5 miles. Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-8 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 9 pm. • Nevis. 218-652-4021.

Lobo’s Bar & Grill Legendary food & spirits! Try the best Angus burgers, enjoy prime rib & walleye Friday and Saturday nights, too. Dine in or carry out. Full bar and off sale. Food served: 11 am-10 pm Mon.-Sat., 1210 pm Sun. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 am-1 am; Sun. 12 noon-12 mid. • Located on Hwy. 200 next to Itasca State Park. 218-266-3611.

Necce’s Ristorante Authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily by Necce, our Tuscan Certified Chef! Enjoy housemade Italian specilaities like sausage manicotti, lasagna classico, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken marsala, filet gorgonzola, Caeser salad & delicious desserts! Nightly seafood specials! Fine wine, imported beer & premium spirits. Serving lunch and dinner (seasonal). Spring hours: Wed.-Sat. open at 4 pm. • 311 S. Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625.

Ranch House Supper CLUB Home of the giant popover! Nightly all-you-caneat specials plus full menu. Steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken and more. Largest soup and salad bar in the area! Garden room, outdoor dining on deck. Full bar, fine wines. Mon.-Sat. 4:30 pm, Sun. 11:30 am. Reservations appreciated.

See ad on page 45. • Located 4 miles North of Walker on Hwy. 371. 218-547-1540. www. ranchhousesupperclub.com.

The Royal 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.

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.

Y Steak House Celebrating our 69th year in fine dining in the Park Rapids area. Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, Alaskan king crab legs, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the bar. Open 7 days a week.

Sun.-Thurs. 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm. Reservations appreciated. • 1 mi. north on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids. 218-732-4565.

Zhateau Zorbaz The perfect zummer-time atmozphere. Enjoy a deliciouz margarita on our patio or come inzide and enjoy the A/C while checking out the 24 different draft beerz available. Play the latezt Golden Tee, Buck Hunter, Power Putt or any of our other fun arcadez. We have daily zpecialz and the bezt night-club experience for late-nite fun. FIll up on pizza and Mexican food made frezh daily! Our bar and kitchen are open every day from11 a.m. to 2 am. • Located at 22036 Co. 7, Park Rapidz. 218-237-1969. Email: robb@zorbaz.com. www.zorbaz.com.

SCHWARZWALD RESTAURANT 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.

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