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Greetings Detroit Lakes! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Lakers finally broke a 13-year skid vs. Bemidji
  • How did Detroit Lakes duck hunters fare on opening weekend?
  • Who's joining Riley Green and Tim McGraw at WE Fest 2027?

Also on today's calendar: Crepe Paper Dahlias with Leona Rogers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grayson Kohler helps Lakers end 16-game losing streak to Bemidji with tie (dl-online.com) — Detroit Lakes soccer fans just saw the Lakers finally end a 13-year winless streak against Bemidji, battling to a 1-1 tie on Tuesday behind an early goal from Grayson Kohler. The team, now 2-7-3, closes the season with four straight home games, starting tonight against Alexandria, giving local supporters several chances to cheer them on.
   

2. Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Reports-September 29, 2026 (froggyweb.com) — Around Detroit Lakes, a local DNR conservation officer reports generally successful duck hunting during the waterfowl opener, along with active enforcement of firearm, licensing, and ATV rules. The statewide roundup also notes mixed hunting results elsewhere and reminds Detroit Lakes-area hunters to secure proper licenses and understand the new electronic licensing system before heading out.
   

3. ND WE Fest Fans: The Full 2027 Lineup Reveal (hot975fm.com) — Country music fans near Detroit Lakes can start planning for WE Fest 2027 at Soo Pass Ranch, running August 4–7 with headliners Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, and Tim McGraw. Organizers promise four stages, dozens of supporting acts, and ticket presales starting October 1, with payment plans and camping options available for those making festival plans early.
   

4. When you don't know a hawk from a hawkeye (minnpost.com) — Detroit Lakes residents are at the center of a heated school board debate over whether teachers can display rainbow stickers or safe-space signs for LGBTQ+ students, with a new 'viewpoint neutrality' resolution discussed Monday. The broader Minnesota roundup also covers major health system mergers, Medicaid fraud charges, a partisan clash over federal investigations, a longtime Minneapolis cafe closure, and a drone-assisted rescue near Hibbing.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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