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2025 Sasquatch Run
+ Last Man Standing
An unforgettable day of hours and miles at our Sasquatch Run + Last Man Standing at Detroit Mountain Recreational Area.
Dick Beardsley Races
Running for 30 years!
Over 1,400 runners on a crisp fall day set the stage for an incredible day of running at the Dick Beardsley Races 30th Anniversary Event!
The Fairest
Sugar Cookies!
Thirty-four sugar cookie bakers competed for ribbons and other prizes on July 24th, 2025, at the Becker County Fair.
“Of The Earth”
Opens in Ortenstone
Olga Ziemska’s “Of the Earth” sculpture exhibition opened on June 10, 2025, within Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Olga Ziemska
Artist in Residence
Project 412 welcomes internationally recognized sculptor and environmental artist Olga Ziemska as its Artist in Residence.
Diving Deep into
Stories of Local Business
Local business owners share about starting and running their businesses — held on the 3rd Friday of each month.
“412” Day is
April 12th
Getting the word out to everyone about the art, music, and fun events coming to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
Bourbon Fundraiser
to Support #DCS
Raise your spirits with our Specialty Bourbon Raffle. Don’t miss this opportunity to win the best bourbons!
Back for seconds!
HOTdish is still hot!
Finalists dished out their hot ideas to an audience at Bucks Mill Brewery for a cash prize to help launch their ideas.
Trolls in DL Documentary
by Lakeland PBS
Lakeland PBS unveils the video story behind our world’s most extensive collection of troll sculptures—built in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
Stories Behind the HITS!
Way North of Nashville 4.0
About 350 people heard the stories behind hit country songs and enjoyed a night of bourbon and chocolate+
Hot Ideas
Dished Out!
Finalists dished out their hot ideas to an audience at Bucks Mill Brewery for a cash prize to help launch their ideas.
Detroit Lakes
A Top MEA Getaway
Minnesota Monthly cited Detroit Lakes as one of the top MEA weekend getaways, highlighting the Trolls by Thomas Dambo.
A Deep Dive with
Pitch 412 Contestants
Deep Dive DL featured the business stories of Pitch 412 finalists, Getaway Kimonos and Lillie’s Lollipops. Watch the video here!
Pitch 412
Competition Finalists
Meet the finalists who will pitch their ideas and compete for cash prizes and industry recognition on August 12th.
Geo-what?
An Intro to Geocaching
You can use a Geocaching App to find the Trolls in DL. Find out what geocaching is and how to get started with this fun activity.
2024 DL Flowerpot
Poetry Walk Map
A Map showing the location of the 40 poems selected for our 2024 DL Flowerpot Poetry Walk. All the poems in order = 2.5 miles.
A Troll Update!
The public secret!
Our Trolls are beginning to arrive in the Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas! The full troll adventure begins on June 10th!
Pitch 412 Sparks
Innovation in Detroit Lakes
Project 412 introduces Pitch 412, a pitch competition to empower local entrepreneurs and fuel innovation in Detroit Lakes, Mn.
Thomas Dambo
Artist Talk
Join us on Tuesday, May 21st to hear Thomas share the story behind the Trolls in our area! This event is free and open to the public.
Call for
Flowerpot Poetry
Detroit Lakes Poetry Walk wants your poems! Your words deserve to be seen! Here’s a way to share them through public art!
Sunday Morning with
Thomas Dambo & Trolls
Recycle artist Thomas Dambo and his trolls were featured on CBS Sunday morning on March 17th. Watch the interview!
Help Us Host
the Troll Invasion!
Help us in hosting international recycling Artist Thomas Dambo, his crew, and their magical TROLLS to DL!
Flying High
on Little Detroit Lake
On February 10th & 11th, 2024, professional kite flyers set their spectacular GIANT kites in flight to WOW us all! — during Polar Fest ’24
Way North of Nashville 3.0
Way MORE Than a HIT!
Nearly 300 people hear the stories behind hit country songs and enjoy a night of bourbon and chocolate+
Trucks & Tunes 2024
Schedule Set
The summer 2024 Trucks & Tunes concert schedule has been released! Save the dates for music, food, and fun!