Darren du NordHear: With an Ear to the Ground. A striking sculpture in a forest setting by Olga Ziemska, on display near #DetroitLakes, #Minnesota.
#silentsunday #mnastodon #project412 #art #sculptures #olgaziemska #OlgaZiemskaSculpture
The life size metal sculpture Togetherness, by Jim Dolan, is perched on a hill with a beautiful view of a Minnesota lake. As seen a week ago.
#project412 #minnesota #DetroitLakes #mnastodon #togetherness #publicart #sculptures #horses #statues
North of Somewhere 🇺🇦Alexa’s Elixir
📷 Canon Elan 7e | 🎞️ Fuji 200 (developed in Cinestill) | 📍Detroit Lakes, MN
They say forests have their own inhabitants. In Detroit Lakes, they happen to be giant wooden trolls with expressive faces and a better sense of purpose than most people I know.
I saw this trail, Alexa’s Elixir, in TIME’s list of 50 places to visit in 2025 and decided to check it out. Danish artist Thomas Dambo, eco-activist, created these trolls with help from hundreds of volunteers. All from recycled materials. The final task of the forest quest? “Don’t buy anything new today.” Naturally, it ends at a gift shop selling “I found the rabbit” t-shirts.
It was my first time in Detroit Lakes. Can’t say I loved the place. The town recently refused to fly the new Minnesota state flag - the one that finally doesn’t stereotype Native Americans. That tells you a lot. And if that wasn’t enough, the mile-long beach featured the entire Lord’s Prayer, displayed foot by foot along the sand. It felt less like a vacation and more like stepping into a lightly sanitized cult.
But the trolls? They were worth it. Playful, strange, slightly haunted. Like they know something we don’t. Like they’re watching us scroll through Amazon right after finishing the “don’t buy anything” quest.
Anyway, I found the rabbit. But I didn’t buy the shirt. Small wins.
#FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography #35mmFilm #ShootFilm #BelieveInFilm #Fuji400 #CanonElan7e #FilmCommunity #TrollHunt #WoodenSculpture #Troll #Forest #Park #Fun #Travel #Vacation #EnvironmentalArt #AlexaElixir #ThomasDambo #Sculpture #Environent #Art #Minnesota #DetroitLakes #MNArt #ForestCreatures #Photo #Photography #mnastodon #mn
📷 Canon Elan 7e | 🎞️ Fuji 200 (developed in Cinestill) | 📍Detroit Lakes, MN
They say forests have their own inhabitants. In Detroit Lakes, they happen to be giant wooden trolls with expressive faces and a better sense of purpose than most people I know.
I saw this trail, Alexa’s Elixir, in TIME’s list of 50 places to visit in 2025 and decided to check it out. Danish artist Thomas Dambo, eco-activist, created these trolls with help from hundreds of volunteers. All from recycled materials. The final task of the forest quest? “Don’t buy anything new today.” Naturally, it ends at a gift shop selling “I found the rabbit” t-shirts.
It was my first time in Detroit Lakes. Can’t say I loved the place. The town recently refused to fly the new Minnesota state flag - the one that finally doesn’t stereotype Native Americans. That tells you a lot. And if that wasn’t enough, the mile-long beach featured the entire Lord’s Prayer, displayed foot by foot along the sand. It felt less like a vacation and more like stepping into a lightly sanitized cult.
But the trolls? They were worth it. Playful, strange, slightly haunted. Like they know something we don’t. Like they’re watching us scroll through Amazon right after finishing the “don’t buy anything” quest.
Anyway, I found the rabbit. But I didn’t buy the shirt. Small wins.
#FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography #35mmFilm #ShootFilm #BelieveInFilm #Fuji400 #CanonElan7e #FilmCommunity #TrollHunt #WoodenSculpture #Troll #Forest #Park #Fun #Travel #Vacation #EnvironmentalArt #AlexaElixir #ThomasDambo #Sculpture #Environent #Art #Minnesota #DetroitLakes #MNArt #ForestCreatures #Photo #Photography #mnastodon #mn
In #DetroitLakes, #Minnesota, thar be #trolls! No, not Mastodon trolls, the good kind. Visitors and locals alike have enjoyed the adventure that involves locating all the trolls in the region.
#art #statues #woodStatues #largestatues #bigstuff #outdoorArt #mnastodon
https://visitdetroitlakes.com/explore/discover-trolls-in-detroit-lakes/
USA News Trending TodayMinnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of burglary after being found in a home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
🚨 Breaking News! 🚨
Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This shocking incident has raised questions about the conduct of our elected officials. Stay tuned for updates as the legal proceedings unfold. #NicoleMitchell #MinnesotaSenator #Burglary #LegalProceedings #DetroitLakes
https://usanewstrendingtoday.blogspot.com/2024/04/minnesota-senator-arrested-on-suspicion.html
Why is #Minnesota redesigning its state flag? Among the several notable reasons is because it gets flown upside down. A lot. Here it is being flown upside down today at the #DetroitLakes police department.
Just had a huge thunderstorm come thru with high winds and hail.
It's WeFest weekend in our little town of #DetroitLakes, #Minnesota. Tens of thousands of #countryMusic fans gather for one of the biggest annual outdoor music #festivals in America.
I try to be out of town, but sadly, this year I failed.
Cops are swarming the highways. F150s pulling campers are everywhere.
If you walk into the #Walmart tomorrow morning you will see it packed with the sunburned walking dead wandering the aisles looking for asprin, water, and condoms.
Next week the local paper will be full of the weirdest arrest stories, as well as assaults.
It brings a lot *A LOT!* of money to town. But oh, we are so happy when it's over.
Martin Zellar at #Zorbaz in #DetroitLakes.
I'm an old, old fan of this #Minnesota son.
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈#DetroitLakes Area #Pride will be hosting its first-ever #community #picnic in honor of #PrideMonth this Wednesday, June 21, at the Detroit Lakes #CityPark Bandshell. All are welcome.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Michigan #Pride #PrideMonth #Representation #Culture https://www.dl-online.com/news/local/detroit-lakes-area-pride-to-host-free-community-picnic-wednesday-at-city-park
