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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.
Join Us for
Pop-up Coworking
Pop-up Coworking is a coworking space on the go. People join Zoom meetings or work on projects, while others collaborate.
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!
Diving Deep into
Stories of Local Business
Local business owners share about starting and running their businesses — held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
“412” Day is
April 12th, 2024
Getting the word out to everyone in the area that the Thomas Dambo trolls are coming to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota this spring!
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!
