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    February 18, 2018
    During a presentation on "Building the Ice Palace," lead designer Hans Gilsdorf noted that the project was done "by the people, for the people" of Detroit Lakes and the surrounding area. (Vicki Gerdes / Forum News Service)
    'Building the ice palace': Artist Hans Gilsdorf reflects on challenges of construction
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Local residents who haven't yet taken the opportunity to pay a visit to King Isbit's Ice Palace on the Detroit Lakes...
    newsFebruary 18, 2018 - 6:00am
    February 8, 2018
    A sculpture garden sits in the Detroi9t Lakes park, near the rest of the festivities. Kaysey Price / Forum News Service
    Detroit Lakes lights up 30-foot ice palace as 10-day Polar Fest kicks off
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Folks showed up in droves for Polar Fest's kick off in Detroit Lakes on Thursday evening, despite sub-zero temps....
    newsFebruary 8, 2018 - 9:52pm
    January 10, 2018
    This painting of the legendary character, King Isbit, was created by Detroit Lakes artist Hans Gilsdorf. Submitted photo
    'The Legend of King Isbit'
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — By now, most of northwest Minnesota knows that Detroit Lakes will soon be getting its very own ice palace —...
    lifestyleJanuary 10, 2018 - 4:11pm
    January 3, 2018
    Detroit Lakes Ice Harvest Committee member Scott Walz takes an auger to drill a hole through the ice on Little Detroit Lake, testing its depth in anticipation of next week's ice harvest. Submitted photo
    Conditions look good for Detroit Lakes' first ice harvest in nearly 50 years
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Conditions are good for Detroit Lakes' first ice harvest in nearly 50 years as ice thickness near the Detroit Lakes...
    news/science-and-natureJanuary 3, 2018 - 3:19pm
    October 18, 2017
    The 1992 St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace on Harriet Island in St. Paul. Richard Marshall / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Detroit Lakes ice palace committee moving forward with plans even though 'St. Paul couldn't get it done'
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — When organizers behind the plans to build a "super-sized" ice palace for the 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival scuttled...
    newsOctober 18, 2017 - 1:59pm
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