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 awards honor and celebrate seven people, businesses, organizations or groups that made a big impact in the community in 2020. Recipients this year include: Terry Kalil, Greta Guck and the entire Detroit Lakes Public Library team, SJE, La Barista, Kristin Bausman, Amy Erickson and Bruce Imholte.