A lack of wind made for a slow start at Sunday's 'Cool Kites' event, but soon a plethora of giant kites were seen floating over Detroit Lake to kick off Sunday's Polar Fest schedule.
The "Cave People" that arrived at Detroit Lakes' City Park a couple of weeks ago are just the tip of the iceberg for nonprofit Project 412's plans in the lakes area this winter.
Despite a handful of weather-related delays and cancellations, Detroit Lakes' Polar Fest has had a successful run thus far and this weekend's grand finale promises to send off the celebration in style.
Despite the cold, snowy and blustery weather on Sunday, Polar Fest events like the Minne-Soda Hot Dish and Dessert Bar Challenge and Cool Kites on the Lake drew good crowds.
Ice sculpture artists Paul and Deneena Hughes brought their son Brett to Detroit Lakes on Thursday, Feb. 10, to complete an 8-foot-tall sculpture that will remain on display next to the MN Sn'Ice Palace throughout this year's Polar Fest celebration, which opens this weekend and concludes on Sunday, Feb. 27.