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Lodge on Lake Detroit "in the news"

MAY 1, 2007: Prairie Business Magazine - By LIN SMITHWICK : Sunset Dreams Come True   After 15 years of dreaming and planning, The Lodge on Lake Detroit in Detroit Lakes, MN opened its expansive doors to welcome guests to a world of sunsets and personal service not to be forgotten.  [complete story]

OCTOBER 28, 2006: Lakes Area Press - By JACKIE JENSON : Holiday Shopping and Live Jazz at Lodge on Lake Detroit on November 4   Starting at noon that day, the Lodge will play host to a unique Holiday Boutique. Filled with everything from sumptuous desserts to sparkling jewelry, perfect purses to colorful candles, Christmas will be coming early to East Shore Drive this year.  [complete story]

OCTOBER 2006: Minnesota Monthly: 15 Reasons To Get Away For The Weekend   According to a past visitor profile survey, the top three elements visitors identified as most important in choosing Detroit Lakes as a vacation destination included the natural environment, lakes and rivers, and boating and water recreation.  [complete story]

SEPTEMBER 10, 2006: Detroit Lakes Tribune- By JACKIE JENSON : Grand Opening Gala and Benefit set for Sept. 14 at the Lodge on Lake Detroit   Detroit Lakes, Minn.- ; Second open house slated for Sun. Sept. 17. With sumptuous appetizers and entertainment abound, LOLA, The Lodge on Lake Detroit, is putting on the Ritz for a one-of-a-kind Grand Opening Gala event and fundraiser.  [complete story]

JULY 16, 2006: Detroit Lakes Tribune- By JACKIE JENSON : Smart gardens planted at The Lodge on Lake Detroit   Detroit Lakes, Minn.- With its building now complete, and sod freshly laid, the Lodge on Lake Detroit is focusing its attention on a different sort of project: planting two ecologically-friendly rain gardens on the surrounding grounds.   [complete story]

JUNE 16, 2006: Detroit Lakes Tribune- By SOPHIE VOGT: A Sensational Spa: Prepare to be pampered at new full-service spa in Detroit Lakes   Detroit Lakes, Minn.- The Lodge on Lake Detroit, "The Spa Within," a full- service spa with a natural theme, is planned to open June 26 and will take reservations beginning June 19. It is a part of The Lodge on Lake Detroit, which opened in May.   [complete story]

JUNE 10, 2006: Winnepeg Free Press- By RoseAnna Schick: Playing a round in Minnesota- U.S. neighbour an impressive golf state   MINNESOTA is known as the land of 10,000 lakes. It also has more than 450 golf courses and hundreds of highways, which add up to one thing -- golf tour. Next destination was Detroit Lakes ... The Lodge on Lake Detroit is a brand new lakefront hotel and spa that opened in May. An impeccably planned resort, each room offers a stunning view of Big Detroit Lake and an array of tasteful details.   [complete story]

MAY 21, 2006: Detroit Lakes Tribune- BY JACKIE JENSON: The Lodge is Now Open   "Come for the sunsets, stay for the experience" is the motto of the new Lodge on Lake Detroit. Complete with a lakeside deck for every room, the Lodge opened last week, providing for a new type of hotel experience along the shores of Big Detroit Lake.   [complete story]

MAY 19, 2006: Fargo Forum Tribune- BY JONATHAN KNUTSON : After 15 years, family opens their dream resort on Big Detroit Lake   The Lodge on Lake Detroit, a family project 15 years in the making, opens this week.. The 55-room, 13-suite hotel on the north shore of Big Detroit Lake is gearing up for a Memorial Day weekend general opening. The hotel – which promotes itself as providing a resort-style atmosphere for families – has its first paying guests this weekend.  [complete story]

FEBRUARY 12, 2006: Detroit Lakes Tribune- BY PIPPI MAYFIELD: DL’s ‘History of Progress’ Continues   The Lodge on Lake Detroit co-owners John Holland and Chris Mehlhaff stand above the construction zone that will be the main lobby and entrance area to the resort. “There are changes happening every day,” Mehlhaff said. The 55-unit hotel is due to open in May.   [complete story]