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From the Mayor Welcome to Fergus Falls, a progressive community of opportunity. We feel we can offer you the best of both worlds accessibility to an abundance of activities yet the warm, friendly feeling of a close knit community. As the gateway to more than 1,000 lakes in Otter Tail County, we are excited by the projections of significant population growth over the next 25 years. To top it off, Fergus Falls was just named the 17th best city in Minnesota for young families in a study conducted by the consumer advocacy site Nerd- Wallet. An excellent quality of life is evident in every aspect of our city; our schools boast updated facilities and programs of learning. Our regional health care system features the latest medical technology and staffing excellence. Our scenic parks welcome residents and visitors every day. Pebble Lake, the Pebble Lake Golf Course and DeLagoon Recreational Park offer enjoyable recreational opportunities in surroundings of natural beauty. Our Public Library offers quality service and is a source of pride for residents and visitors of all ages. The fine arts are a shining star in our community. The Fergus Falls Concert Association, A Center for the Arts, M State Fergus Falls and our schools provide the most entertaining and enjoyable fine arts experiences available in west central Minnesota. If you are looking for a great place to call home, our city and chamber staff can help you with business and family locations and new business development. Economic development and opportunity await entrepreneurs, or businesses looking to expand or relocate in our varied and well-planned commercial sites and industrial parks. Whether your visit to Fergus Falls involves a quick business trip, a visit with relatives or a pleasant vacation to enjoy our city, we invite you to use the resources of our community to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. We are happy to have you as our guest and welcome you to be a part of our community. Calendar of Events...4-7 Lodging...8-9 Dining...10 Shopping...11 Fergus Falls Map... 12-13 Arts...14 History...15 Sports & Recreation... 16-17 INDEX Cover photo by Amy Cory Natural Environment...18 Transportation...19 On the Grow...20 Distance to Fergus Falls...21 Helpful Phone Numbers...21 Relocation...22 Surrounding Communities...23 Hal Leland, Mayor, City of Fergus Falls mayor@ci.fergus-falls.mn.us Photo by Jesse Thorstad Find it all in Fergus Falls! 202 S. Court St. Fergus Falls, MN 218-736-6951 FergusFalls.com @ferguschamber 2 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Welcome Greetings and Welcome to Fergus Falls. What brought you here? Friends? Family? Work? Regardless of why you are here we hope your visit will give you a chance to relax and unwind. Our slogan Find Us, Lose Yourself! challenges and invites you to come to Fergus Falls to rejuvenate yourself. After all, it s nice to go home feeling invigorated and refreshed. Fergus Falls residents work hard to exemplify Minnesota Nice. We are proud of this town and look forward to showing it off and sharing with you. When you walk down Lincoln Ave. don t be surprised by the friendliness in the waves and smiles of people you meet. It s possible this printed (or digital) guide doesn t address everything you might want to know. So ask the people you are visiting, the front desk person at your hotel, your waiter or the bait shop owner. Kiosks with maps, brochures and guides are located throughout town. Pick up whatever you need or stop by the Chamber of Commerce for that specialized request. Fergus Falls is only 2½ hours northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, and an hour southeast of Fargo/Moorhead. We re right off I-94 with five exits into our community. Exit 54 is the primary commercial and hotel area. You ll find great places to eat and your choice of accommodations including luxury whirlpool suites and resorts. There is a lot to see and do here. If your schedule allows, check online for one of our suggested itineraries do you like the arts? history? the outdoors? We hope you have a few days to stay; otherwise, plan a return visit to get the full flavor of the area. Shopping can be found in two main areas the west end (by the hotels) which features many national chains and our mall, and downtown keep driving through the tree-covered streets of Lincoln Avenue and you ll be greeted by coffee shops, boutiques and antique stores. Special events throughout the year warrant a visit Frostbite Festival, Summerfest, PRCA Rodeo, Viking Challenge and more. Our location as an anchor to the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, Central Lakes Trail and Otter Trail Scenic Byway have people flocking to see what the buzz is about. Don t forget about our lakes. Over 1,000 lakes in the area call people to fish, boat, ski and relax. We are quickly becoming a bike-friendly community and also cater to motorcycle enthusiasts. With the popularity of races, runs and challenges the Fergus Falls Race Series invites participation in some or all with a chance to win prizes year-end. These are just a few of the things that make it worth getting to know Fergus Falls. Maybe you re here on business or considering a move to Fergus Falls. All the elements that make us a great tourist destination combine with a strong business climate, great schools and strong community infrastructure to make Fergus Falls a great place to work and live. Jean Bowman, Executive Director Fergus Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) info@visitfergusfalls.com 112 West Washington Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 www.visitfergusfalls.com 218-332-5425 The Fergus Falls Visitors Guide is an official publication of the Fergus Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Additional copies may be obtained by contacting the CVB offices. Reproduction without permission from the Fergus Falls CVB is strictly prohibited. Publisher: Fergus Falls Daily Journal, 914 E. Channing, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-739-7551 FergusFallsJournal.com Thank you to all the advertisers who sponsored ads in this publication. Every effort has been made to minimize errors or omissions. The Fergus Falls Daily Journal and the CVB are not responsible for typographical or other misprints. Find us on facebook: facebook.com/fergusfalls.mn Twitter: @FergusFallsMN Photo by Amy Cory VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 3
Dining From fresh-caught fish to Asian specialties, all palates are satisfied in Fergus Falls. We offer several franchise favorites in family and fast food dining, but also pride ourselves on some very special local flavor. Bello Cucina is an Italian favorite with a diverse and frequently changing menu. City Bakery is popular for sweet treats, fresh baked goods and lunch. For that morning espresso drink, try the Café 116 adjacent to The Market. At WestRidge Mall the Three Guys Deli and Grill has become a favorite for hamburgers. Enjoy the fireplace as you dine at Mabel Murphy s. Stella s in Battle Lake is a delightful place for dinner and music. Fabulous ethnic food options include Don Pablo s Mexican restaurant or Hunan Spring Buffet. Cally s Café, the Spot and The Viking Cafe offer fabulous fare as well. BEYER TOWING - FERGUS FALLS, MN TOWING, HAULING & RECOVERY SERVICES Moter Homes Motorcycles Winch Outs Cars & Trucks Semis Recovery Jump Starts & Unlocks Fuel Delivery & Tire Change Hauling & Transports 218-736-6991 ALL SERVICES 24 HOURS XNLV132742 Photo by Hannah Cory Bowling Fun for Everyone! ~ Great Food! 1419 College Way Fergus Falls, MN 218-736-3333 www.nalanes.com Full Bar We accept competitor Mexican Restaurant coupons excluding fast food #1 MEXICAN RESTAURANT #1 M-Th, MEXICAN 11-10/ F-Sat, RESTAURANT 11-11/ Sun, 11-9 108 M-Th, E. 11-10/ Lincoln F-Sat, Ave., 11-11/ Fergus Sun, Falls 11-9 108218-998-MEXI E. Lincoln Ave., Fergus (6394) Falls 218-998-MEXI (6394) 2013 & 2014 Award Winning Food (218) 736-7048 I 94 Exit 61 Fergus Falls Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week Locally Owned Independently family operated for 20 years HOME OF THE BISON BURGER Wine & Beer Served 7 Days a Week Two Homemade Soups & Bison Chili Daily Bison Available in all sections of Menu Breakfast served 24/7 Daily Luncheon & Dinner Specials served 11:00AM-8:00PM CONVENIENCE STORE ATM Souvenirs Deli Sandwiches & Hot Food from Our Café Great homemade food in a casual atmosphere! Best Breakfast In Town! Pat Shol, owner Family owned for 47 years! Open 7 days a week! Mon.-Fri. 5:30 am-7:00 pm Sat. 5:30 am-6:00 pm Sun. 7:00 am-2:00 pm (218)736-6660 203 West Lincoln Downtown Fergus Falls Authentic Italian, without the trip to Italy. MONDAYS THURSDAYS All You Can Eat Hickory Smoked Crab Legs Prime Rib for $15.95 TUESDAYS FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS $5 Off a Bottle of Wine Chef s Specials 106 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls 218-998-2221 www.bellocucina.com Text Bello to 55000 for a $5 coupon on a purchase of $30 or more 4 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Shopping Whether you re shopping for basic goods, or looking for that one-of-a-kind item, the Fergus Falls retail community is bustling with lots to offer. Fergus Falls is home to many national retailers including Target and Mills Fleet Farm. The Walmart Supercenter is just off the interstate and a must-stop before venturing into the lakes country. Located on the west end of town you will find Maurices, larger retailers, the WestRidge Mall and many restaurants. For a true adventure, continue your shopping experience by heading into downtown Fergus Falls. The lovely tree-lined streets and RiverWalk (behind Lincoln Ave.) give a feeling of carefree wanderlust. Explore the nooks and crannies that house specialty gift stores, coffee shops and one of many antique shops. Stores such as Lundeen s, The Market and Biffley s pride themselves on their fabulous retail items, including gifts, accessories, books and more. The hunt is as fun as the find. And Otter Tail County has one of the finest collections of antique shops in the country. Photo by Kevin Anderson 218-736-4234 2025 Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls Meadow Farm Foods 1 mile NE of Fergus Falls on Cty. Rd. 1 (218) 739-4585 Hours: Mon.-Sat 9-6, Thurs. 9-8 www.meadowfarmfoods.com Apple Tree Dental... 218-998-2218 877-998-2218 Dave Peters Jewelers... 218-739-4417 Dollar Tree... 218-998-4350 Dunham s Sports... 218-739-5708 GNC... 218-736-2486 Herberger s... 218-739-4411 L.A. Nails... 218-736-0809 Midwest Vision Center... 218-739-2236 Regis Hair Stylist... 218-736-6444 Three Guys Deli & Grill... 218-998-2646 Vanity... 218-739-4338 Visionworks... 218-736-2636 WestRidge Theatre Hotline... 218-736-1206 Theatre Offi ce Voice Mail... 218-736-7240 Home Depot... 218-736-4234 Hunan Spring... 218-739-5889 Tires Plus... 218-739-1501 FERGUS FALLS FIRST Located FERGUS near the intersection FALLSof I-94 & Hwy. 210 FIRST Mall Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-9pm Sat.,10am-6pm Sun., Noon-5pm Mall Walkers: Mon.-Fri., 9am - 9pm Sat., 9am - 6pm Sun., 10am - 5pm Visit us at: www.westridgemallff.com Join our VIP Text Club! Text To: 223344 Message: wrm Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm 120 S. Union, Fergus Falls 218-998-3663 Follow us on Facebook! www.marketfergusfalls.com VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 5
Lodging To get the most out of your vacation or visit, make sure you have a good night s rest while in Fergus Falls. Whether you found us by virtue of stopping in off the interstate, or planned long ago that Fergus Falls is a must-stay town, our hotels will take good care of you. They range in size, brand, price and amenities. Check out the hotel grid (above) to find the one that best suits your needs. Resorts are a great place to stay when in lakes country. With 1,048 lakes in Otter Tail County the resort industry is flourishing. The Otter Tail Lakes Country Tourism Association web site at www.ottertaillakescountry.com lets you search resort properties based on many amenities. Be sure to check out the facebook page at Otter Tail Country Tourism and take their quiz that helps you Find Your Inner Otter. CAMPING Big Island Campsite (Underwood)... 218-826-6174 DeLagoon Campground (Fergus Falls no reservations) www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us... 218-739-3205 Elks Point (Fergus Falls) www.elkspoint.com... 218-736-5244 Glendalough State Park (Battle Lake) www.dnr.state.mn.us... 218-864-0011 Maplewood State Park (Pelican Rapids) www.dnr.state.mn.us... 218-863-8383 Pelican Hills RV Park (Pelican Lake) www.pelicanhillsparks.com... 218-532-3726 Prairie Cove Campground (Ashby)... 218-747-2931 Best Rates In town GuaRanteed! Weekly Rates On Central Lakes Bike Trail Close to Golf Course & Pebble Lake Beach Eagles VFW Legion Free WiFi Truck Parking A/C Car Plug-in Park at Door HBO 1602 Pebble lake Rd I-94 exit 61& 57 218.739.5430 XNLV130903 Rush Lake Tent & Trailer Camp (Ottertail).218-385-3400 Sam s Boat Landing (Fergus Falls primitive)... 218-589-8152 Tipsinah Mounds Campground (Elbow Lake) www.tipsinahmoundscampground.com... 218-685-5114 BED & BREAKFASTS Seasons on Spirit Lake (Vergas)... 866-368-6347 Welcome to the end of the day. SM Whistle Stop Inn (New York Mills)... 800-328-6315 Xanadu Island Resort (Battle Lake)... 218-864-8096 www.xanadu.cc... 800-396-9043 6 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 Free Hot, Home-Style Breakfast Free Hotel-Wide, High-Speed Internet Large Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna, Fitness Room and Game Area Meeting Room can accommodate up to 70 people Poolside room for Pool Parties Sunday-Thursday Guest Reception Monday-Thursday AMERICINN.COM 800.634.3444 526 WESTERN AVE NORTH I-94 & HWY 210 W EXIT 54 FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 218.739.3900
Lodging Resort-like stay... Whirlpool Suites Extended Stay Suites Pool, Hot Tub Outdoor Playground Outdoor Grill & Firepit 231 Market Drive Perham, MN Hot Breakfast 218-346-2033 perham@crossingsinn.com On the Snowmobile Trail Specialty Packages Available (Deals) It s comfortable...just like home! *Policies vary HOTELS 800# Central Name-Website Address Local Phone 800# Direct Reservations America s Best Value Inn 610 Western Ave. 218-739-3311 54 www.americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 526 Western Ave. 218-739-3900 800-634-3444 60 www.americinnfergusfalls.com Number of Rooms Free Continental Breakfast Free Full Hot Breakfast Indoor Pool Whirlpool Sauna Exercise Equipment Restaurant On Site Free Hi-speed Internet Handicapped Accessible Pets Allowed* Best Western/The Falls Inn & Suites 925 Western Ave. 218-739-2211 800-293-2216 800-528-1234 96 www.bestwestern.com/thefallsinnandsuites Comfort Inn www.choicehotels.com 425 Western Ave. 218-736-5787 800-424-6423 45 Jewel Motel 1602 Pebble Lake Rd. 218-739-5430 14 Motel 7 616 Frontier Dr. 218-736-2554 17 Super 8 www.super8.com 2454 College Way 218-739-3261 800-800-8000 32 WESTERN ls Inn & Suites alls, MN Stay Policy The Falls Inn & Suites Minnesota shaped pool Poolview Rooms and Suites Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Bigwood Event Center attached Full Menu Sunday Brunch Fun, Family Friendly Pool Tables, Darts, Video Games Live Entertainment 218-739-2211 218-998-ROCK (7625) www.z103barandgrill.com EXIT 54, I-94 & HWY 210 FERGUS FALLS, MN www.bestwestern.com/thefallsinnandsuites Newly Renovated 2014 Amenities include: pool, whirlpool, fitness center and more Complimentary refreshments served nightly For Reservations Call 218-736-5787 www.choicehotels.com /hotel/mn032 425 Western Ave. Exit 54 & 210 West Fergus Falls, MN 56537 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 7
Calendar of Events JANUARY 1 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 4 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 9 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 10 Farm Toy and Antique Show, WRM 10 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 15 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 17 Thodos Dance Chicago performance, 7:30pm, AC4TA 17-18 Squirt B Hockey Tournament, Community Arena 23 Yesterday: The Beatles Tribute, 7:30pm, AC4TA 24 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 24-25 PeeWee A Hockey Tournament, Community Arena 25 Bridal Gala, 12-3:30 pm, BEC 30 Dinosaur 13 Movie, 7 pm, AC4TA 30-31 Frostbite Festival, www.fergusfalls.com 31 Build Con 2015, WRM FEBRUARY 1 Frostbite Festival, www.fergusfalls.com 4 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 4 West Otter Tail Crop and Forage Show, BEC 5 Pastiche, 7:30 pm, AC4TA 5 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 6 Great Objects, Great Moments, Great Memories - Exhibit Opening, 4-7pm, OTCHS 7 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 7-8 Firearms Show, Armory, Neigel Firearms 13 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 14 The Age of Love Movie, 3 pm, AC4TA 14, 21 Candlelight Ski, 6:30 pm, Glendalough 19 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 19 Underground Inhabitants, 5-7 pm, PWLC 20 American Mustang Movie, 7:30 pm, AC4TA 20-22 VFW Bantam A District Hockey Tournament, Community Arena 21 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 27 Black Violin, 7:30 pm, AC4TA MARCH 1-7 Spring Play, M-State 1 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 5 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 5 Ben Gulley, KSS, Fergus Falls Concert Association 7 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 12-14 Festival of Quilts, BEC 13 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 13-14 Out of Our Fathers House, AC4TA 19 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 20 Quartetto Gelato, Life Church, Fergus Falls Concert Association 20-22 FF Skating Show, Community Arena 21 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 26 The Diamonds, 7:30 pm, AC4TA 28 Wildlife Through the Lens, 9am-12pm, PWLC 28-29 Hillcrest Invitational Basketball Tournament, HLA APRIL 2 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 4 Easter Egg stravaganza, WRM 4 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 9 Rawlins Piano Trio, 7:30pm, AC4TA 10 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 11 Maple Syrup Day, Vergas, www.vergasmn.com 16 Empty Bowls, 11am-1pm, M-State 16 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 17-18 Razzle Dazzle Revue, AC4TA 18 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 23 Community Health Expo, M State, www.lrhc.org 24 Terry Barber, 7:30 pm, AC4TA 24 Band Concert, 7:30 pm, M-State Photo by Deb Kaminski MAY Fri Dirt Track Racing at I-94 Speedway 2-3 Prometheus Bike Show, BEC 2 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 3 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 7 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 8 Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 pm, M-State 8 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 9 Step Crew, KSS, Fergus Falls Concert Association 14-17 Festival of Birds, www.visitdetroitlakes.com 15 USMTS Racing, 4 pm, I-94 Speedway 16 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 21 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 30 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot JUNE Tues Wed Wed Thurs Minnow Races 10:00am, PR Farmer s Market, 2-5:30pm, OTCHS Turtle Races and Express Train Rides, Perham Turtle Races, 11:00am, BL DINNER TO-GO! Ask about our Deli! Fresh Baked Goods Daily Custom Meat Cutting! FULL SERVICE GROCERY STORE FULL SERVICE GROCERY STORE 8 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Calendar of Events Thurs Concert in the Park, 6:30pm, AC4TA, Roosevelt Park Thurs Movies in the Park, 9:00pm, by Park Region Telephone, Roosevelt Park Fri Dirt Track Racing, I94 Sat Museum open 10:00am-2:00pm, OTCHS Sat Farmer s Market, PR Sat Turtle Races, BL 4 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 6 Lake Region Run - Half Marathon, 5K & 1 MileWalk, LRHC.org 7 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 12 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 12 Downtown Fergus Falls Mystery Tour, 8pm, OTCHS 12-13 Summer Fest, www.fergusfallssummerfest.com 13 Great American Think Off, 7:00pm, NYM 13 Running Wild Trail Run, www.ffraces.com 13 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 18 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 17-21 Perham Turtle Fest, Perham 9, 23 Nature Tots Series, 10:00-11:00am, PWLC 11, 25 Nature Program Series, PWLC 19-20 Class of 1995 20th Class Reunion 20 Rhubarb Festival, Underwood 22 Lake Alice Cyclone Tour, 7pm, OTCHS 23-24 Birak Shrine Circus, WOTC Fairgrounds, www.birakshrine.com 27 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot JULY Tues Minnow Races, 10:00am, PR Wed Farmer s Market, 2-5:30pm, OTCHS Wed Turtle Races and Express Train Rides, Perham Thurs Turtle Races, 11:00am, BL Thurs Concert in the Park, 6:30pm, AC4TA, Roosevelt Park Thurs Movies in the Park, 9:00pm, by Park Region Telephone, Roosevelt Park Fri Dirt Track Racing, I94 Sat Museum open 10:00am-2:00pm, OTCHS Sat Farmer s Market, 9:00am-1:00pm, OTCHS Sat Turtle Races, BL 2 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 3 Fireworks, after the Races, I94 4 Erhard 4th of July Celebration, 11:00am, Erhard 4 Fireworks, dusk, DL 5 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 7, 28 Nature Tot Series, 10-11am, PWLC 9, 30 Nature Programs, PWLC 10 Fireflies at Night, 10-11pm, PWLC 10 Fish House Art, NYM 10 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 10 Stories from the State Hospital, 7 pm, OTCHS 10-11 Henning Festival, Henning 10-11 Pelican Fest, PR 10-11 Rothsay Prairie Days, Rothsay 10-19 Northwest Water Carnival, DL 11 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 11-12 Phelps Mill Arts Festival, Maine, www.phelpsmillfestival.com 13 Pro-Am Golf Tournament, PLGC 14 Courthouse Lunch/Band Concert, noon, OTCHS 15-18 West Otter Tail County Fair, WOTC Fairgrounds 16 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 16 Crazy Dayz, Downtown 17-18 Class of 1975, 40th Reunion 17-19 Art of the Lakes Studio Tour, BL 17-19 Ashby Appreciation Days 20-23 Teaching in the Outdoors Workshop, PWLC (pre-register) Photo by Kevin Anderson 21-23 Explorers Biology Camp, PWLC (pre-register) 23-26 East Ottertail County Fair, Perham 24 Historic Downtown Battle Lake Tour, 7 pm, OTCHS 24 Moths at Midnight, 10:00-11:30 pm, PWLC 24-26 Frazee Turkey Days, Frazee, www.frazeecommunityclub.com 25 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 25 Art in the Park, PR AC4TA - A Center for the Arts, www.fergusarts.org BEC - Bigwood Event Center, www.bigwoodeventcenter.com BL - Battle Lake, www.ci.battle-lake.mn.us DL - Detroit Lakes, www.visitdetroitlakes.com FF Chamber of Commerce - www.fergusfalls.com FFCA - Fergus Falls Concert Association, www.concertassociation.net/fergusfallsmn Henning - www.henning.govoffice.com HLA - Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, www.ffhillcrest.org I94 - i94 Speedway, www.i94speedways.com KSS - Kennedy Secondary School, www.isd544.org NYM - New York Mills, www.kulcher.org KEY / WEB SITE LINKS OTCHS - Otter Tail County Historical Society, www.otchs.org OT - Ottertail City, www.visitottertail.com Perham - www.perham.com PWLC - Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, www.fws.gov/midwest/pwlc PR - Pelican Rapids, www.pelicanrapidschamber.com RHRA - Red Horse Ranch Arena, www.redhorserancharena.com Rothsay - www.rothsay.org WOTC - West Otter Tail County Fairgrounds, www.wotcountyfair.com WRM - WestRidge Mall, www.westridgemallff.com VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 9
Calendar of Events 25 Hoot Lake Triathlon, www.fergusfallsymca.org 25-26 Wenonga Days, BL 31 Flekkefest, Elbow Lake AUGUST Tues Minnow Races, 10:00am, PR Wed Farmer s Market, 2-5:30pm, OTCHS Wed Turtle Races and Express Train Rides, Perham Thurs Turtle Races, 11:00am, BL Thurs Concert in the Park, 6:30pm, AC4TA, Roosevelt Park Thurs Movies in the Park, 9:00pm, by Park Region Telephone, Roosevelt Park Fri Dirt Track Racing, I94 Sat Museum open 10:00am-2:00pm, OTCHS Sat Farmer s Market, 9:00am-1:00pm, OTCHS Sat Turtle Races, BL 1-2 Flekkefest, Elbow Lake 2 Classic Car Club, Kirkbride State Hospital Grounds 2 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 3-4 MN Women s Public Golf Assn Senior Golf Tournament, PLGC 6-8 WE Fest, DL, www.wefest.com 6 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 7-8 Otter Fest, OT 8 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 13-14 King of the Dirt at the Races, I94 14-15 Red Horse Ranch PRCA Rodeo, RHRA 9-15 MN Waterfowl Assoc. Woodie Camp, PWLC 14 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 14 Puppet Pageant, NYM 14-16 Looney Daze, Vergas 15 Watermelon Day, 11:00am, Vining 13-15 Monarch Festival, www.monarchfestff.com 15, 17 Tag Monarch Butterflies, 10:00-3:00pm, PWLC 20 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 20 Nature Programs, PWLC 21 Fergus Falls Golf Tournament, Pebble Lake GC, www.fergusfalls.com 22 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 28 Nature Tot Series, 10-11am, PWLC 28-29 Potato Days, Barnesville, www.potatodays.com SEPTEMBER Tues Farmer s Market, PR Tues Farmer s Market, 4-7pm, BL Wed Farmer s Market, 2-5:30pm, OTCHS Fri Farmer s Market, PR Sat Farmer s Market, 9:00am-1:00pm, OTCHS 2 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 4-7 Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion, Rollag, www.rollag.com 4-7 Bike MN Trail Ride, Glendalough 5 Annual Lakeland Hospice Motorcycle Ride, noon, www.hospice-ride.com 5 Harvest Fest, Underwood, www.ci.underwood.mn.us 5 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 6 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 11 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 11-13 Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen s Ass n, Dalton, www.lrpta-dalton.org 17 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 18-20 Kirkbride Arts & History Weekend, Springboard for the Arts 19 Viking Challenge and Crusade, www.thevikingchallenge.com 19 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 20 Women s Expo, Community Arena 26 Central Lakes Cycle 3rd Annual 24/7 Duathlon, www.centrallakescycle.com 267 National Public Lands Day, 9:00-11:00am, PWLC OCTOBER Tues Farmer s Market, PR Tues Farmer s Market, 4-7pm, BL Wed Farmer s Market, 2-5:30pm, OTCHS Fri Farmer s Market, PR Sat Farmer s Market, 9:00am-1:00pm, OTCHS Sat Farmer s Market, PR 1 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 3 Fall Art, Craft and Home Show, WRM 3 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 3 Girls High School Swim & Volleyball Meet, KSS 4 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 8-11 Oktober Fest, PR 60 62 TH ND ANNUAL SHOW Lake Region Threshermen s Association September 11, 6, 12, 7, 13 8 2013 2015 Dalton, MN Featuring IH Machinery July 1 and 1, 201 Saturday 9:30-5:00 & Sunday 9:30-4:00 Phelps Mill County Park 29035 Co. Hwy 45, Underwood, MN Photo by Donna Toso Today Touching Yesterday Today Touching Yesterday Educational Entertainment for the Whole Family Educational lrpta-dalton.org Entertainment for the Whole Family lrpta-dalton.org 2 Days of Art, Food, Entertainment & Children s Activities 10 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Calendar of Events 9 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 9 Brewer s Festival, 7pm, VFW, OTCHS 15 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 17 Ottertail Pumpkin Festival 17 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 17 Intro to Birding, 10am-12pm, PWLC 27 Taste of Fergus Falls, BEC 30 Mall-O-Ween and Halloween Carnival, WRM 31 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot NOVEMBER 1 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 4 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 5 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 13 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 14 Holiday Art, Craft and Home Show, WRM 14 Turkey Trot, www.uwotc.com 19 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 27-28 Girls Hockey, Thanksgiving Holiday Classic, KSS 28 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 27 Holiday Parade of Lights, Perham DECEMBER 3 Open Mic, 7:30pm, The Spot 5 Otter Dazzle Parade of Lights, OT 6 Mall Jam, 1-5pm, WRM 11 Quilts of Valor, 9am-5pm, WRM 12 Christmas Art, Craft and Home Show, WRM 11 Annual Holiday Dinner and Comedy Night, 6pm, BEC 12 Boys Swimming Meet, KSS 12 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 17 Celtic Music Jam, 7:30pm, The Spot 29-30 Boys & Girls Basketball Holiday Classic, KSS 26 Space Station Live, 7:30pm, The Spot 29-31 Boys Hockey Maroon & Gold Holiday Classic, Community Arena Photo by Kirsten Danielson Dates are accurate at time of publication. Please check with event hosts or area chambers of commerce for details and confirmation. XNLV132637 Photo by Jeanne Schetnan Monday-Saturday Open 9 am-10 pm 227 Washington Ave. 2010 W. Lincoln Ave. 218-736-2088 218-998-7790 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 11
ST. H 170th Map 180th CTY. RD. 88 190th CTY. RD. 116 240th 160th EXIT FERGUS FALLS 50 200th ST. 3 AIRPORT CTY. RD. 15 Parks A Adams Park (Grotto) B Broken Down Dam C City Hall Park (Riverwalk) D DeLagoon Recreation Area E Community Arena F G H I J K L M N O P Q R E.G. Noyes Park George B. Wright Godel Park Kennedy Nature Area Lake Alice Northeast Park (Red Sox) NP Park Old Smokey Natural Area Pebble Lake Beach CTY. RD. 114 Pebble Lake Picnic Shelter Riverview Waterfowl Sanctuary Robert Hannah Roosevelt Park ST. HWY. 210 EAGLE RIDGE RD. 205th ST. S T.H. Johnson Park (Athletic) T Van Dyk Park U Veteran s Memorial Park V W.L. Burnap Park (Broadway) W Whitford & Channing Recreation Area TWO RIVERS RD. DAYTON HOLLOW RD. CTY. RD. 116 RIVER OAKS 230th ST. RIVER OAKS BLVD. REDWOOD LN. RIVER OAKS LN. DAYTON HOLLOW LN. INTERSTATE 94 94 EXIT 54 FRONTIER WESTERN 3 6 FRONTIER CENEX 4 VILLAGE CIR. PIONEER RD. 1 2 7 KENNEDY PARK CIR. WESTERN Picnic Shelter(s) Playground Equipment Restrooms Boat Launch Baseball/Softball Basketball Soccer/Volleyball Tennis Barbeque Electrical Skateboarding/Bike Ice Skating (seasonal) Hockey (seasonal) Walking Trails Camping Fishing Pier Facility Rental 4 30 39 I KENNEDY PARK RD. LYDIA SILVER RIDGE RD. DAYTON LAKE OTTER TAIL VALLEY RAILROAD WEYRENS RD. COLLEGE WAY LAURA ANDREW FIELD ST. 37 WESTERN OTTERTAIL KRISTIN CT. CTY. RD. 15 ASPEN LINCOLN WILDWOOD TRAIL ASPENWOOD TRL. LANA CT. LN. 18 EXIT 55 CTY. RD. 1 CTY. RD. 1 WEYRENS RD. N. TOWER RD. S. TOWER RD. RD OTTER WESTSIDE RIDGEVIEW CT. CLEARVIEW CT. T DEERFIELD 5 14 INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS COLLEGE WAY SPARTAN 21 36 ST. ANDREWS ST. TAIL N 26 PARK VIEW DOUGLAS MARYLAND LN. WILLIAMS FIR / CTY. RD 88 TOWER RD. 4th MELODY LN. INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD. VERLIN LN. NICOLE CT. 1st BEECH BIRCH MEADOW HILL LN. 7th MAPLE 2nd LINDEN ST. SUMMIT CAVOUR JESSIE CT. 1st 20 LINCOLN STANTON WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EVERETT BUSE ST. 13 RIVER ARTHUR ST. MARTIN ST. HILLCREST DAMIKA FREMONT ST. KELLY CT. COTTAGE DRIVE F 9 BROADWAY CALVIN ST. 94 OAK ST. VIEW Q OAK ST. OAK ST. VINE ST. CEDAR UNION VERNON VASA AVE ALCOTT BANCROFT DOUGLAS 195th OAK ST. FIR VINE ST. UNION PARK ST. END ST. HAZEL ST. ORLEANS ST. MAY ST. ADA CHURCH ST. GUSTAVUS INTERSTATE 94 195th ST. LAKE ST. MARLEN ST. ROSEMARY LAKE ALICE CHANNING BEEC LAKE SIDE OAK ST. ST. WASHINGTON A CASCADE ST. VA AL DOUGL CALVIN EVERETT CIR. ADOLPHUS M V LAUREL ST. S 11 CHERRY SPRUCE UNION KIRKBRIDE BLVD. BIRCH 27 ST. CHARLES UNION G 2 PATTERSON LOOP UNION PARK ST. COURT ST. COURT ST. SKOGMO BLV MEADOWLAR L ORIOLE PARK LN. HILLSIDE LINDWOOD CT. HILLCREST CT. C MILL ST. HILLTOP 18th MILL ST. VISTA ALTA VI CT. FRANKL J JU 24 L 32 17 19 2 12 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
WY. 210 OAKWOOD VW. 224th 244th ST. Map JOY LN. OAKVIEW HEIGHTS CTY. RD. 27 D. K N. CLEVELAND HILLSIDE 14th ST. H STA IN 2 LAND VE. MT. FAITH SA SHERMAN ST. SHERMAN ST. LCOTT WHITFORD ST. NORTHERN AS CASCADE ST. AURDAL SHERIDAN ST. HAMPDEN PRAIRIE CT. WOODLAND N. CLEVELAND ARGYLE PL. 8 WHITFORD ST. CECIL U 12 W TOWER VIEW RD. WOODLAND NIUS W 23 BAIRD ST. CHARLES EXIT 57 WOODLAND LN. 34 E HARMONY PL. ARLINGTON ST. BURLINGTON ARLINGTON ST. ARLINGTON ST. LAKE CHARLES OPPERMAN LAKE CONCORD ST. RIVERSIDE CONCORD ST. ADOLPHUS GUSTAVUS 31 MITCHELL PL. 16 R P BURLINGTON FIR TIMBER PL. RIVERSIDE CT. VERNON PL. GROTTO LAKE CHANNING BURLINGTON NORTHWOOD LN. WOODLAND LOOP WOODLAND WOODLAND LOOP WOODLAND TRL. WOODLAND S. VIKING CT. OPPERMAN BAY CT. SHERIDAN ST. CONCORD ST. WILLOW CT. FRIBERG RANDOLPH CAVOUR GLEN WAY MT. FAITH HIGHLAND SUMMIT A LUNDY S LN. MABELLE JEFFERSON PL. RIVERSIDE PEBBLE LAKE RD. SPRINGEN PECK ST. PRAIRIE WETLANDS LEARNING CENTER 25 BOULDER CIR. STONY BROOK RD. 38 JUNIUS SOMERSET RD. CIRCLE LN. COLLEGE ST. VALLEY VERNON VASA ALCOTT BANCROFT 5 STONY BROOK MANOR WHITCOMB ST. FOOTHILL CT. ANN ST. G. A. SNOWMOBILE TRAIL HEAD PARKING DOUGLAS G. A. CT. G. A. LN. CTY. RD. 82 SUNSET DAHL ST. G. A. TRL. GREEN ACRES WAY GOOSE TERRACE ANN ST. DEER WAY LENORE MN SUMAC CIR. VALLEYRD. ONE MILE LAKE 17th ST. 33 FAWN LN. CTY. RD. 111 NORTH TRL. K BUCK RIDGE DEERFOOT LN. RIDGEWOOD LAKEVIEW GREENFIELD LILAC ESTATES OPPERMAN LN. CTY. RD. 111 LENORE WAY SOMERSET RD. GUTTENBERG HEIGTS RD. WATERPLANT RD. MT. FAITH MAIN ST. WASHINGTON AVE 19th ST. DELAGOON PARK D DELAGOON RECREATION AREA CAMPGROUND & SOFTBALL FIELDS SHOREVIEW EXIT 61 EAST HILLS OTTER TAIL VALLEY RAILROAD One Mile Lake Nature Area PEBBLE LAKE FIR /CTY. RD. 1 Trail Head KEMPTON CT. GOLF DUNHILL LN. BROOKWOOD CT. ARROWWOOD CT. SNOWMOBILE TRAIL HEAD PARKING 28 O IRONWOOD UNION CONNELL 242nd ST. PINE CIR. BRENVEI ST. HWY. 210 PEBBLE LAKE RIDGEWOOD CAVOUR COURT ST. H 1 35 15 10 6 7 CTY. RD. 29 HOOT LAKE WASHINGTON N STERLING HTS. SOUTHVIEW LAKEVIEW 29 CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL HEAD PARKING GODEL LINCOLN MILL ST. CASCADE ST. HWY. TERR PEBBLE SHORES SCENIC LAKE WINDSTONE WAY MINNEHUTA HOOT SORLIE BLVD. BAYVIEW HTS. WRIGHT LAKE B BROKEN DOWN DAM RD. CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL FIR LAKEWOOD Hotels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DIVERSION CTY. RD. 29 CTY. RD. 1 226th MAIN ST. 226th ST. 224th ST. BIRCHWOOD ESTATES LN. America s Best Value Inn AmericInn Lodge & Suites Best Western/The Falls Inn & Suites Comfort Inn Jewel Motel Motel 7 Super 8 CTY. RD. 120 229th 230th CTY. RD. 1 BIRCHWOOD ESTATES RD. 221st ST. 229th RUSTIC CIR. SOPHUS ANDERSON RD. 231st RUSTIC CIR. RUSTIC TRL. 230th ST. OAK KNOLL CIR. POINTS of INTEREST 1 A Center for the Arts 2 Adams Elementary School 3 Airport 4 Bigwood Event Center 5 BMX Track 6 Chamber of Commerce 7 City Hall 8 Cleveland Elementary School 9 County Government Services Center RIDGEWOOD CIR. 10 Federal Courthouse 11 Fergus Falls State Hospital 12 Fire Station 13 Hillcrest Lutheran Academy 14 I-94 Speedway 15 Kaddatz Art Gallery 16 Kennedy Secondary School 17 Lake Region Hospital & Clinic 18 Lakeland Mental Health 19 LRH Cancer Care & Research Center 20 McKinley Elementary School 21 M State 22 Morning Son Christian School 23 National Guard Armory 24 Otter Tail County Courthouse 25 Otter Tail County Fairgrounds 26 Otter Tail County Historical Museum 27 Our Lady of Victory School 28 Pebble Lake Golf Course 29 Police Department 30 Post Office 31 Prairie Wetlands Learning Center 32 Public Library 33 Red Horse Ranch Arena 34 Roosevelt Education Center 35 Senior Center 36 Trinity Lutheran School 37 WestRidge Mall 38 YMCA 39 Urgent Care Clinic CTY. RD. 33 240th CTY. RD. 25 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 13
Arts So much to do, so little time you ve heard that before. Well, in Fergus Falls it s true. That s why we re sure that a repeat visit will be a necessity. Natural environment, arts, history, recreation, festivals... a town with this much to offer knows how to keep people entertained. Each category in itself is worth exploring, and we hope you do. A Center for the Arts, Inc. This is a 501c 3 regional live performing arts presenting and producing venue. Fergus s venue for Grammy, Emmy and other nationally and internationally recognized entertainers. As well as a theatre space for state and local performers. This gem in our community provides year-round music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, programs, rentals and classes. Originally built as a Vaudeville house in 1921 it became primarily a movie house in the 1950s. The marquee was added and continues to welcome patrons to the downtown theater. For the most current listing of upcoming events visit www.fergusarts.org, 124 W. Lincoln Ave., 218-998-ARTS (2787). Kaddatz Galleries, Ltd. This art gallery is located in historic downtown Fergus Falls and fosters visual arts education and appreciation. The works of Charles Beck and other recognized local artists are accessible to the public. The Kaddatz Galleries are open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-7pm and Saturday 11am-4pm. www. KaddatzGalleries.org, 111 W. Lincoln Ave., 218-998-4405. Photo by Deb Kaminski Lake Region Arts Council Supporting and enhancing arts in the nine-county area, the Lake Region Arts Council is headquartered in Fergus Falls. Four exhibits are offered each year in this beautiful gallery in the historic River Inn, overlooking the Otter Tail River. Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm., www. LRAC4.org, 133 S. Mill Street, 218-739-5780. Springboard for the Arts This community and economic development organization for artists has offices in Fergus Falls and St. Paul. Springboard offers professional development programs to individual artists. In addition, Springboard works to connect artists to their communities through their community development programs such as Imagine Fergus Falls and the Rural Arts and Culture Summit. Hours: M - Th, 10am - 5pm, www. springboardforthearts.org 135 S. Mill Street, 218-998-4037. MARY PETTIT 218-205-7086 marypettit@kw.com Realty Professionals ~ Fresh Flowers ~ Plants ~ Silk Flowers ~ Giftware Mother-Daughter REAL ESTATE TEAM Buying? Selling? Call, text or email us! POSITIVE PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL HANNAH CARLSON 218-205-0714 hannahcarlson@kw.com XNLV133914 116 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS Available for business meetings and evening events Catering (onsite or offsite) 218.998.3780 Open 7 days a week weekdays and saturday 7am-4pm sundays 8 am-4pm cafe116.com RIVERFRONT SQUARE Come Visit the Shoppes of Riverfront Square COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAIL ABLE 221 West Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls COLLECTORS O RN E R Established 1985 ANT Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9:30-4 Sun. Closed 218-736-2210 Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9: ANTIQUES Lincoln Ave. Antiques Riverfront Square 221 Lincoln Ave W., Fergus Falls 218-998-4224 M-F 10-5 Sat 9:30-4 Closed Sunday 14 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
History Historic Downtown and RiverWalk Fergus Falls is a river city. It was settled when transportation and industry were still dependent on water power. It was the river that drew settlers from the East who recognized the rapids along the Otter Tail River as a sign of future prosperity. Dozens of historic buildings and sites in downtown Fergus Falls tell the story of those who settled in Fergus Falls. Through guided tours of Lincoln Avenue or a self-guided stroll along the RiverWalk, our history comes alive. See calendar of events on pages X for guided tour dates by the OTCHM, 218-736-6038. Fergus Falls State Hospital Drive through the campus and revel in the beauty of the Fergus Falls State Hospital. Located at the northernmost end of Union Avenue, this castle-like historic structure built in the 1890s is one of the few remaining complete examples of a Thomas Kirkbride-designed psychiatric hospital. Sitting atop a hill, the eight-story brick tower is capped by a red tile roof. Two wings of patient rooms run east and west from the tower. The main building is about 1,600 feet long and at one time housed as many as 2,000 mentally-ill patients. Now owned by the City of Fergus Falls, a redevelopment and reuse effort is underway to preserve this local treasure. 218-332-5400. Phelps Mill A unique, very picturesque spot in the Otter Tail countryside is Phelps Mill. Originally called the Maine Roller Mills, the mill is no longer in operation but is now the focal point of a beautifully landscaped county park. The original milling equipment is still there with descriptions about its workings. During the Phelps Mill Festival, July 11th and 12th, art and history combine for the area s largest, high quality, art and craft event in the area. The festival also provides two full days of food, entertainment and kids activities. www.phelpsmillfestival.com Otter Tail County Historical Museum The OTCHM is recognized as one of the best local history museums in Minnesota. From authentically recreated dioramas and period rooms to creative hands-on activities, the museum is a unique cultural resource the entire family can enjoy. New in 2015 is the exhibition Great Objects, Great Moments, Great Memories. OTCHS collects artifacts that illustrate moments in history and have the power to inspire ordinary and extraordinary recollections. Both individually and collectively, the wide variety of objects in the exhibit represent common and unique events. As visitors interact with the objects on display, they are encouraged to share their own thoughts and experiences. Great Objects, Great Moments, Great Memories runs until December 2015. The Museum is open Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturdays 9-2 (June-August only). Admission is $5 for ages 12 to adult; $2 for children 5-11; and free for kids under 5. www. otchs.org, 1110 Lincoln Ave. W, 218-736-6038. Photo by Joanne Lillevold Eye Catching Interactive Exhibits Genealogical Research Center Unique Special Events Downtown Fergus Falls Mystery Tour Stories from the State Hospital Lake Alice Cyclone Tour VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 15
Sports & Recreation BMX Bike Track This ABA sanctioned track offers racing on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate provided they have the appropriate equipment, (first lap free, membership required following that). Practices are on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. 218-998-Bike (summer only). 2001 W. Fir Ave. City Parks The City of Fergus Falls has over 500 acres of beautiful parkland. From tidy rows of flowers to the natural vegetation, they are a great place for a picnic, playing with the kids or taking a walk. You can also reserve a park for a family reunion, wedding or any other function during the summer months. Winter activities include sledding, indoor and outdoor skating, hockey or broomball. Fergus Falls operates the Fergus Falls Community Arena with two sheets of indoor ice for club, high school and pleasure skating. You can also enjoy walking, hiking, biking, picnicking as well as a game of tennis or horseshoes on a nice summer day. Most of our parks offer a playground area for the kids. DeLagoon, our largest park, offers both softball/baseball and soccer complexes (complete with new irrigation and drainage system), camping area, fishing pier and boat launch. The park is also the trailhead to the Central Lakes Trail which is a 55 mile paved path that winds through the countryside from Fergus Fall to Osakis. Also available on Pebble Lake is a swimming beach, and for your special events, an enclosed kitchen and dining shelter. Don t forget to stop and take your picture with the Otter in Adams Park on Grotto Lake, or go for a stroll around Lake Alice (1.1 miles) during your stay in Fergus Falls. Fergus Falls Public Library The library offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages, including free wireless and computer access for visitors. Throughout the year, the library provides storytimes for toddlers and preschools, programs for teens, book clubs, technology classes and a number of special events including author visits, storytellers and even magicians! The public library is a department of the City of Fergus Falls and a member of the Viking Library System. www.ffpubliclibrary.org, 218-739-9387. I-94 Speedway It s always a good time! Friday night auto racing on a high banked 3/8 mile dirt track upper Midwest s finest track the races start at 7:00 p.m. The regular season runs May 1-Sept. 4. Check us out at facebook I-94speedway or www.i-94speedways.com for more details and updates 218-998-2191. See you at the track! Northern Aire Lanes Northern Aire offers 20 bowling lanes, snack counter, regular bowling and rock n bowl. Consider us for your next business or birthday party. 1419 College Way, www.nalanes.com, 218-736-3333. 16 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Sports & Recreation Red Horse Ranch Arena This premier equestrian and special events center sprawls over 225 scenic countryside acres just six miles north of Fergus Falls. The facility includes a 135x400 heated indoor arena, over 200 horse stalls, large outdoor arena with unlimited amphitheater seating and much more. Don t miss the action-packed PRCA Rodeo August 14-15. Monthly boarding, open riding opportunities and lessons are also available year-round. 22671 County Highway 10, 218-736-3000 or www.redhorserancharena.com. Spidahl s Ski Gaard (XC Skiing) Located 14 miles northeast of Fergus Falls in the beautiful sugar maple hills of Friberg Township, Spidahl Ski Gaard has 20 kilometers of gorgeous trails. All trails are groomed combination skating/classical. Glide through the stillness of the deep woods, or stop and enjoy a stunning vista. A warming house provides a cozy fire, snacks and equipment rental. The chalet is open Friday-Monday from 10 am 5:30 pm, 26002 Cty. Hwy. 22, www.skigaard.com, 218-736-5097. and sneak a taste as it goes into 700 pound barrels. Honey extracting August and September only. Or, if Model T s and A s are sweeter for you, see this collection of 28+ cars ranging from a 1915 touring car to a 1933 one ton truck. Admission is $3/each for the apiary or car museum, OR $5 for admission to both. 20090 247th Street, 218-736-3930 by appointment. Central Lakes Trail This 55 mile paved rails to trails project is a 14 wide trail and meanders through beautiful park, prairie and lake country. The trail begins in Fergus Falls and travels southeast to Osakis where it connects to the Lake Wobegon Trail. The beautiful scenery along this easy ride is inspiring. The trail connects to the Pebble Lake Trail to downtown Fergus Falls. The Central Lakes Trail is also a great location for a walk, in-line skating or a jog. Snowmobiles are allowed in the winter. www.central- LakesTrail.com. Snowmobile Trails The Otter Country Trail Association welcomes you to enjoy 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Otter Tail County. Our trail system provides several routes, options and terrain for your enjoyment. The gems of our system are Maplewood State Park with over 20 miles of trail within its park boundary and scenic views from Inspiration Peak. Snowmobile Maps are available at the Chamber of Commerce and at area dealerships. Pebble Lake Golf Course Golfers have been coming to Pebble Lake Golf Course for years, with many making it a must-play course in the area. This 18-hole public course offers majestic oaks, towering pines, ponds, and elevation changes. It is challenging, but fun for golfers of all levels. Additionally we offer a driving range and full service Pro Shop. Also at Pebble Lake Golf Course is Tavern 59. Come out to enjoy our large deck overlooking the course and friendly service. We welcome anyone looking for a great meal and/or drink to the Tavern 59! A perfect location for any special occasion. 218-736-7404. www.playpebblelake.com. Photo by CVB Sundberg Apiaries and Car Collection A unique combination, but these two attractions are conveniently located on the same site. See how honey is extracted We Rent Bikes! RACES Every Friday Night Beginning May, 2015 Gates Open at 5PM Races Start at 7PM Tailgating Available Fergus Falls, MN www.i94speedways.com VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 17
Natural Environment Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Located at the gateway to the Prairie Pothole Region, the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center offers 330 acres of native and restored oak savannah and 28 wetlands. With nearly 3.5 miles of foot trails and.5 miles of fully accessible trails, there are ample opportunities for wildlife observation and a relaxing walk. The Visitor Center is open M-F 8 am 4 pm and houses interpretive exhibits, the sod house theater and the Bluestem store. The Bluestem Store offers a variety of nature related books and gifts for the entire family. The Center grounds trails are open dawn to dusk every day. Pets are not allowed on the trails. 602 State Highway 210 E. Fergus Falls, MN, www.fws. gov/midwest/pwlc, www.fws.gov/refuge/fergus_falls_wmd, 218-998-4480. State Parks Maplewood State Park to the north and Glendalough State Park to the east provide a respite from the heavily farmed lands that surround them. Maplewood is 9,000 acres of wooded hills, valleys and lakes. Camping, horseback riding, trails (hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing) and more are just a few of its many amenities. Glendalough is approximately 2,000 acres of land and was managed as a private game farm and corporate retreat for 85 years. A relatively new state park (1991), its lakes permit only non-motorized fishing for a primitive experience. A new visitor center welcomes park visitors and the new bike trail connects into Battle Lake. www.dnr.state.mn.us, 888-646-6367. Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Fergus Falls anchors the 200-mile Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, Minnesota s first birding trail. A guide book is available from the Chamber of Commerce and other stops along the trail. It features the 275 species found along the corridor s 45 sites. The trail travels north from Fergus Falls all the way to Warroad. The unique collection of species is found due to the variety of habitats in this part of the state pine forests, deciduous woodlands, native tall grass prairie, aspen parkland, sand dunes (remnants of Glacial Lake Agassiz) and wetlands. The trail extends north into Winnipeg, Canada for a total of 75 sites along the 500-mile Pine to Prairie International Birding Trail. www.mnbirdtrail.com. Call 800-433-1888 for the northwest MN bird report. Otter Trail Scenic Byway A popular driving trail route is the Otter Trail Scenic Byway. This 150 mile loop features an area rich in tradition and beauty from more than 1,000 lakes and wildlife-filled wetlands to 19th century flour mills and spectacular roadside scenery. The Byway includes 23 sites, several with interpretive signs and many with trails, picnic facilities and opportunities to view wildlife. A driving map is available at the Chamber of Commerce and other stops along the trail. Trinity Lutheran Church Get Away to Worship & School Worship - 9:00AM Sundays Adult Bible Class - 10:30AM Sundays Sunday School (Sept-May) - 10:30AM Pre-School (Ages 3-5) Our experienced Economic Development staff can assist with financing, marketing & training. Contact Amy Baldwin at 218-332-5428 www.ffeic.org Photo by CVB Fergus Falls 736-0110 800-908-BANK (2265) Bremer.com Member FDIC A delightful collection of books, gifts, cards and office products Downtown Fergus Falls Since 1914 Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Thurs. 8-8 Saturday 9-5 (Summer 9-3) 1-800-346-4870 218-736-5433 www.victorlundeens.com 18 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Natural Environment Transportation Hunting and Fishing Otter Tail County has over 1,000 lakes, making hunting and fishing a great fit for our area. Check the Minnesota DNR web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us or the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District website at www.fws.gov/midwest/fergusfallswetland for more information. Continental Divide The Northern Divide (one of five Continental Divides in North America) runs through Otter Tail County. At the surveyor s transit at the Continental Divide Information center (exit 60 off I-94) the watershed of the Atlantic Ocean divides from that of Hudson Bay. Visitors to the center are invited to peek inside the teepee (spring-fall), marvel at the giant bison and enjoy the log cabin shelter and picnic area. Aquatic Invasive Species Help protect Otter Tail County lakes from invasive species. Tips to stop aquatic hitchhikers: Inspect and remove aquatic plants and animals before entering/leaving boat access; Drain water before leaving the access and leave the drain plug out while the boat is being transported; Dispose of unwanted live bait in the trash, not in the water or on land; Spray, rinse or dry boats at least five days before travelling to a different body of water. ٠Transportation٠ Fergus Falls is an easy drive from the Twin Cities or Fargo. Right on Interstate 94 with five exits we are 2-1/2 hours northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul and less than an hour from Fargo-Moorhead. We are served by Jefferson Bus Service and have an airport that provides charter service. Once you re in Fergus Falls, three taxi companies can help you get around. West Central Airways/Airport...218-739-3733 Jefferson Bus Line (Olson Oil Co.) 1425 West Lincoln...218-736-3292 Toyota Rent a Car...218-739-3247 A-1 Wayne s City Shuttle... 218-998-1222/218-770-4265 City Cab Service...218-736-3520 Fergus Cab...218-770-8670 Ottertail Coaches...218-739-3393 Otter Express (Shuttle Bus)... 218-998-3002/866-998-3002 KEY DATES FOR OPENERS May 9...Walleye, Sauger and Northern Pike September 1...Bear September 12...Deer (Archery) September 12...Small Game; Grouse October 3...Fall Turkey October 10...Pheasant November 7...Deer (Firearm) November 28...Deer (Muzzleloader) Photo by Deb Kaminski XNLV134245 Brent Lanoue owner PORTA-DOCKS & LIFTS MARINE SERVICE & REPAIR CUSTOM RIGGING STORAGE WINTERIZATION SNOWMOBILE & ATV REPAIR EST 1966 Photo by Melinda Christianson VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 19
On the Grow Fergus Falls is home to many large corporations including Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, the corporate headquarters of Otter Tail Power Company, several manufacturing facilities, Green Plains Otter Tail, LLC Ethanol Plant, ACS/Xerox, Otter Tail County offices, Fergus Falls Public Schools, and M State Fergus Falls. In addition to industrial, government, and commercial businesses, agriculture, retail and tourism are also a vital part of the economy of Otter Tail County. The population of Fergus Falls within a five mile radius exceeds 20,000 and continues to grow. Otter Tail County is one of the most populated counties outside of the St. Cloud area. For businesses looking to move, establish or expand, the micropolitan of Fergus Falls is a lucrative market. Photo by Tammie Schreiber Photo by Paul Wilson Fergus Falls 800-777-7605 Battle Lake 888-415-0547 Ottertail 866-668-3031 www.century21vista.com Mohagen Real Estate, Inc. 130 South Vine Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Office: 218-998-4400 www.mohagenrealestate.com Facebook: Mohagen Real Estate Serving Fergus Falls & Lakes Area! Call Anytime! CATHY MUELLER 218-205-6309 LAURIE WOESSNER 218-639-1825 GLORIA HEDSTROM 218-205-6474 TOM O BRIEN 218-849-7831 JOHN CARLSON 218-205-1721 AMY BOLL-WILSON 651-245-6516 Photo by Pam Phillips S ituated on 250 acres and carved out of 90,000 red pines in the heart of Lake Country, this is Minnesota s premier resort in Ottertail. Championship 18-hole golf course All-suite hotel and conference center Willy T s Tavern & Grill On-site salon and spa Indoor waterpark RV park 94 78 78 Ashby Perham 10 Otter Tail Lake www.thumperpond.com Where Nature Took Its Course 20 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Distance to F F Helpful Phone Numbers ٠Distance to Fergus Falls٠ ٠Helpful Phone Numbers٠ City... Miles Mpls./St. Paul... 176 Sioux Falls... 238 Bismarck... 251 Duluth... 257 Winnipeg... 277 City... Miles Omaha... 414 Des Moines... 419 Madison... 446 Chicago... 586 Fergus Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau...218-332-5425 800-726-8959 City of Fergus Falls...218-332-5400 Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce...218-736-6951 Economic Improvement Commission...218-332-5428 Fergus Falls Public Library...218-739-9387 Lake Region Healthcare Clinic...218-739-2221 Lake Region Hospital...218-736-8000 Otter Tail County Government Services...218-998-8000 Otter Tail Lakes Country Tourism Assn. (Resorts)...800-423-4571 Police (non-emergency)...218-332-5555 Fire (non-emergency)...218-736-6983 INTERNET TV TELEPHONE Photo by Kirsten Danielson Full Service Septic Tank Cleaning Septic Tanks, Holding Tanks and Lift Stations Portable Restroom Rentals Clean, newer, environmentally safe units Rejuvenate Failing Drainfields Don t dig! Revitalize with TERRALIFT Frozen Line Steaming Road Dust Services Let Fergus Power Pump, Inc. help you enjoy the seasons in Minnesota 24978 225th Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-736-6772 Fax 218-736-7115 www.ferguspowerpump.com E-mail: fppinc@prtel.com VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 21
Relocation Considering a move to Fergus Falls? With our excellent education systems, community college and health care, it s no wonder people choose to call Fergus Falls home. The businesses below can help you with your move. INFORMATION Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 218-736-6951 202 S. Court St. www.fergusfalls.com LOCAL GOVERNMENT County Government Services Center 218-998-8000 505 Fir Ave. W. www.co.otter-tail.mn.us Otter Tail County Courthouse 218-998-8000 121 W. Junius www.co.otter-tail.mn.us/courthouse City of Fergus Falls 218-332-5400 112 W. Washington Ave. www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us NEWSPAPERS The Daily Journal 218-736-7511 914 E. Channing Ave. www.fergusfallsjournal.com The Midweek, Inc. 218-739-3308 831 E. Vasa www.themidweek.com Fergus Falls Public Library 218-739-9387 205 E. Hampden Ave www.ffpubliclibrary.org TV AND RADIO STATIONS Access Television (local cable channels 8 & 18) 218-739-1027 225 W. Washington Ave. www.pegaccess.com PRTV (Channel 1) 218-998-2000 230 W. Lincoln Ave. www.parkregion.com Lakes Radio KBRF AM 1250, KZCR FM Z103.3, KJJK AM 1020 & FM 96.5 218-736-7596 728 Western Ave. www.lakesradio.net CLINIC AND HOSPITAL Lake Region Healthcare Clinic Services 218-739-2221 800-247-1066 615 S. Mill www.lrhc.org Lake Region Healthcare Walk-in Clinic 218-739-6800 2311 W. Lincoln Ave. Lake Region Hospital 218-736-8000 712 S. Cascade www.lrhc.org Lakeland Mental Health 218-736-6987 800-233-4512 (emergency or crisis) 980 S. Tower Road www.lmhc.org UTILITIES Great Plains Natural Gas 877-267-4764 705 W. Fir www.gpng.com Public Works/City of Fergus Falls 218-332-5454 112 W. Washington Ave. www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us Water/Sewer, Trash Removal/Recycling, Municipal Landfill Otter Tail Power Company (Electric) 218-739-8831 800-257-4044 215 S. Cascade St. www.otpco.com Otter Tail Telcom (TV, Telephone, Internet) 218-998-2000 888-716-8837 230 W. Lincoln Ave. www.parkregion.com Charter Communications (Cable TV, Internet) 800-581-0081 414 W. Stanton Ave. www.charter.com SCHOOLS Fergus Falls Ind. School District #544 218-998-0544 601 Randolph Ave. www.fergusfalls.k12.mn.us OR www.isd544.org Hillcrest Lutheran Academy 218-739-3371 610 Hillcrest Drive www.ffhillcrest.org Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 218-736-6661 426 W. Cavour www.ffolvschool.org Morning Son Christian School 218-736-2477 1319 N. Cleveland www.morningson.org Claire Ann Shover Nursery School 218-736-3487 522 Spruce Street www.shovernursery.webs.com Trinity Lutheran School (preschool/kind Connect) 218-736-5847 1150 W. Cavour www.trinityff.org Twin Oaks Academy 218-736-6035 402 N. Western Ave. COLLEGES M State Fergus Falls 218-736-1500 877-450-3322 1414 College Way www.minnesota.edu Lutheran Brethren Seminary 218-739-3375 815 W. Vernon Ave. www.lbs.edu Photo by Jean Bowman 22 VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959
Surrounding Communities Ashby www.ashbyminnesota.org... 218-747-2876 Barnesville www.barnesvillemn.com... 218-354-2292 Battle Lake www.ci.battle-lake.mn.us... 218-864-0424 Breckenridge www.breckenridgemn.net... 218-643-1431 Dalton... 218-589-8734 Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce www.visitdetroitlakes.com...218-847-9202/800-542-3992 Elbow Lake Chamber of Commerce www.elbowlakechamber.com... 218-685-5380 Henning www.henning.govoffice.com... 218-583-2402 New York Mills www.explorenewyorkmills.com... 218-385-3339 Ottertail www.visitottertail.com... 218-367-2250 Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce www.pelicanrapidschamber.com... 218-863-1221 Perham Chamber of Commerce www.perham.com... 218-346-7710 Vergas Community Club www.cityofvergas.com... 218-342-2091 Vining... 218-769-4152 Photo by Grace Cory Owners Dave and Bev Thompson 25th year of great vacation memories with our guests Photo by Doug Nettleton VisitFergusFalls.com 800.726.8959 23
Family owned and operated since 1922 Welcome to SUNMART Foods A Great Place To Shop! Drive-Up Service Full Service Pharmacy Open Monday through Saturday Floral Dept. with Delivery Available Sit Down Deli Fresh Bakery Products Made From Scratch Daily Full Service Meat Dept. Featuring Premium Angus Beef 200% Freshness Guarantee Helping you see the light If you plan to move to the area or spend the season at a cabin in our service territory, Otter Tail Power Company s one number for service makes it easy to turn on your electricity when you need it and turn it off when you don t. And you can use it to get answers to all of your electric service questions in between. If a storm causes a power outage, call 800-257-4044 and count on us to restore your power quickly. 1205 West Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN 218-739-5272 YES, WE RE EVEN OPEN WEEKENDS. Walk-In Clinic next to Applebee s in Fergus Falls HOURS Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (218) 739-6800 2311 West Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls, MN Additional clinic locations in Battle Lake and Ashby. www.lrhc.org