Scene around town: Detroit Lakes downtown comes alive for Crazy Daze

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DETROIT LAKES — Detroit Lakes' Washington Avenue buzzed with energy Tuesday as shoppers turned out for this year's Crazy Daze — a beloved local tradition. Organized by the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the annual event has long been known for deep discounts and downtown foot traffic. Abby Fostveit / Detroit Lakes TribuneAmy Gress of Janke's Sew and Vac sits outside the storefront on Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes during Crazy Daze on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Abby Fostveit / Detroit Lakes TribuneMore Detroit Lakes news:Christine Gerdes, of Detroit Lakes, holds up necklace charms she picked out for her daughters Madison and Alexis during Crazy Daze in Detroit Lakes on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Abby Fostveit / Detroit Lakes TribuneTables full of shoes sit on Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes during Crazy Daze on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.