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63-432: 95.1 began its life around 1980 as KDLM-FM on the 95.3 frequency licensed to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota . The station was purchased from Leighton Broadcasting in 1995 by MidStates Broadcasting, a division of OtterTail Power Company. At that time the studio was moved in with new sister-stations KFGO / KFGO-FM and KVOX / KVOX-FM . KDLM moved to the 95.1 frequency and underwent a format flip to alternative rock as "95X" under

126-408: A 12.1 and a 9.6 respectively. This marks the first time BOB95 surpassed competitor Froggy 99.9 who registered a 7.9 share. Arbitron Ratings . Since then, the ratings battle between the two stations has remained competitive- with the stations often trading the crown. In 2012, it was announced that KBVB, along with Ingstad's other Fargo stations would be sold to Midwest Communications for $ 25 million in

189-410: A 135,000-square-foot (12,500 m ) shopping center, including Washington Square Mall. Most newer chain retail businesses, including discount and home centers, restaurants, and strip malls, are located along Highways 10 and 59. The city is also home to a number of businesses servicing tourism ranging from sporting goods retailers to amusement parks and river tubing companies. With two industrial parks in

252-475: A 61.9% employment rate, with 32.2% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 93.8% holding a high school diploma. The top nine reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were German (35.8%), Norwegian (25.5%), Irish (8.6%), English (4.3%), Polish (3.4%), French (except Basque) (3.0%), Italian (2.3%), Scottish (0.8), and Subsaharan African (0.0%). The median age in

315-660: A building of 105,000 square feet (9,800 m ) was the result of $ 9.5 million in expenses. There are several Christian churches in and around the city of Detroit Lakes. In greatest number are Lutheran churches of varied synods . In addition to Holy Rosary Church ( Roman Catholic ), the city contains one of each of the following denominational churches: Episcopal Church , United Methodist , Assemblies of God , United Church of Christ , Mennonite , The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , Jehovah's Witnesses , Seventh-day Adventist Church , Community Alliance Church Christian & Missionary Alliance , Vineyard Church . There

378-447: A classic country station known as "Willie @ 1660", which later became a Fox Sports Radio affiliate. The HD3 signal moved to sister station KPFX -HD3 in July 2016. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Detroit Lakes is a city and the county seat of Becker County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 9,869 at the 2020 census . Its unofficial population during summer months

441-556: A completely open and unobstructed interior. The building, designed in the Prairie School architectural style popularized by such architects as Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright , is also noted for its orange clay-tiled hip roof that defies regional construction convention. In 1985, due to space issues, the original Carnegie building was expanded. Numerous works of architecture and engineering in Detroit Lakes have been added to

504-406: A deal that took effect on May 1. A day later, Ingstad purchased crosstown rival Go Radio Fargo, including stations KVOX-FM, KPFX, KLTA, KBMW, KQWB-FM and KQWB-AM for $ 9.5 million. The following day, Ingstad and Midwest Communications announced that they would be trading country stations KBVB and KVOX in an even trade. That trade took effect on August 5, 2013, sending KVOX to Midwest, and KBVB back into

567-597: A new Big Tom and commissioned artist Dave Oswald. On July 1, 1998, during the removing process for Big Tom, the statue caught fire from a cutting torch , which was being used to remove the wings. On September 19, 1998, a new statue arrived in Frazee in three pieces on a flatbed trailer . The new "Big Tom" took eight hours to assemble, standing over 20 feet (6.1 m) tall and 17 feet (5.2 m) wide. It weighs over 5,000 pounds, having 1,000 pounds of steel reinforcement. It has 3,000 to 4,000 separate fiberglass feathers, which took

630-459: Is Detroit Lakes ten miles (16 km) away. The city is best known as the home of "Big Tom: the World's Largest Turkey." Frazee has long been a part of the turkey industry. In 1984, turkey growers and committee members got together and decided to put up a giant turkey statue to honor the town. At the cost of $ 20,000 to build, the group commissioned artist Shell Scott to construct the statue which

693-475: Is "Gaiajawangag", meaning a lake with a crossing in a sandy place. The city grew quickly with the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad. In 1877, an election finally decided that Detroit Lakes, then still known as Detroit, was to become the county seat. Detroit won the election by a ninety percent majority. The nearby cities of Frazee , Lake Park , and Audubon were also in the running for

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756-524: Is a city in Becker County , Minnesota , United States. It is the second-most-populous city in Becker County. The population was 1,335 at the 2020 census . The community was originally named Detroit and later Third Crossing before adopting its name of Frazee. With Becker County not formally organized until 1871, it was the earliest settlement in the area. The city was incorporated on January 6, 1891. It

819-424: Is also an interdenominational Christian Fellowship Church . At present, no religious denominations outside of Christianity have places of worship in Detroit Lakes. FM TV3 is a "commercial supported Public-access television cable TV station" that broadcasts out of Detroit Lakes for the regional Arvig Communication Cable System. The Forum Communications Company of Fargo, North Dakota , owns and operates

882-489: Is approximately 205 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes. Detroit Lakes is a regional summer and winter recreation destination, attracting large numbers of tourists and seasonal residents each year. Its economy is fueled by seasonal population increases, with tourism being the area's chief industry. The city of Detroit Lakes was founded by Colonel George Johnston in 1871. The city's current name has been extant since 1927, to avoid confusion with Detroit , Michigan . Beforehand, it

945-614: Is featured in Ali Selim 's 2006 independent film Sweet Land , a love story revolving around a German immigrant's settlement in rural Becker County, Minnesota in the aftermath of World War I . The scene was filmed in Montevideo , Minnesota. The late Ed Schultz , former MSNBC anchor of the eponymous Ed show , often taped or broadcast his show live from a studio in Detroit Lakes. The 2016 Netflix documentary, The Seventh Fire , exposing gang culture on American Indian Reservations,

1008-483: Is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsummers, due to seasonal residents and tourists. U.S. Highways 10 and 59 , and Minnesota State Highway 34 serve as the primary routes through the city. Detroit Lakes is located 45 miles east of the Fargo–Moorhead ND-MN statistical metropolitan area. The nearest major metropolitan area with a population over 1 million is Minneapolis–Saint Paul , which

1071-540: Is one of four campus locations (others are in Moorhead, Fergus Falls, and Wadena). The Detroit Lakes campus, located on Minnesota Highway 34 , enrolls approximately 650 students in 25 different degree programs. The college offers both classroom and online distance education programs and grants AAS, AS, diploma, certificate, and AFA degrees. Built in 1913 with a $ 10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation,

1134-615: The Detroit Lakes Tribune (twice weekly publication) and also provides the regional daily newspaper, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , with coverage spanning the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area and much of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota . Detroit Lakes is referred to in the author John Steinbeck 's book, ' Travels with Charley , depicting his 1960 road trip across the United States with his dog, Charley. In

1197-683: The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Highway Patrol are also located in the city. A nine-member City Council serves the city, with the mayor voting in case of a tie. There are three wards, with two council members serving each of the three primary wards and three serving the "at large" area. There are 14 city boards and commissions, including the Park Board, Library Board, Public Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Police Civil Service Commission,

1260-594: The National Register of Historic Places . The Detroit Lakes Carnegie Library of the Prairie School architectural style, by architects Claude and Starck and significant of the period from 1900 to 1924, was added to the Register in 1976. The Graystone Hotel, significant of the periods 1900–1924 and 1925–1949, was added in 1999. The Amtrak Depot , formerly the Northern Pacific Passenger Depot and later

1323-484: The census of 2010, there were 1,350 people, 540 households, and 325 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,273.6 inhabitants per square mile (491.7/km ). There were 595 housing units at an average density of 561.3 per square mile (216.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White , 1.6% African American , 5.1% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of

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1386-473: The 2016 festival. This ended a long run of the station being "banned" from the festival and the airstaff referring to it on air as "bleep fest". KBVB is the market affiliate for The American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks on Sunday mornings, and The Country Fried Mix on Saturday nights produced by DJ Sinister. On October 15 , 2014, KBVB began broadcasting in HD , making them the first commercial station in

1449-588: The AAA format on Cities 97 in Minneapolis, Clear Channel recreated the format in Fargo and several other markets. These stations tend to draw in a large middle aged, well-educated audience which made them appealing to advertisers and profitable, despite the fact that they may not have had large overall audiences. River 95.1 also annually aired Christmas music after Thanksgiving until Christmas Day. On September 28, 2006, KRVI and

1512-452: The Birds). Each August since 1983, the city has hosted WE Fest , a prominent camping and country music festival. Campgrounds packed with tents surround a large stage, and the three-day concert attracts around 50,000 music-lovers each summer. In 2007, the attendance reached a record high of 83,000 people over the weekend at the themed "Heavin in '07" concert. The music festival is held annually at

1575-625: The Burlington Northern Depot, significant of the periods 1900–1924 and 1925–1949, now primarily serving as a small shop and eatery, was added in 1988. The Homer E. Sargent House on Lake Avenue, currently a privately owned domestic dwelling of the Queen Anne architectural style and significant of the periods 1875–1899 and 1900–1924, was added to the Register in 1988. The Edgewater Beach Cottages, also known as Stovewood Cottages , by architects George Jewell and Frederick Wright and significant of

1638-830: The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center complex, is a recently renovated Art Deco theatre that hosts year-round music, drama and dance performances. With seating for nearly 1,000, the theatre features a wide variety of professional national and international touring shows (including Arlo Guthrie , the Chinese Golden Acrobats, the New York Theatre Ballet, and the Guthrie Theater ), local performing groups (Playhouse 412, Fargo/Moorhead Jazz Arts Group, Wadena Madhatters) and events (wedding receptions, business meetings, and Detroit Lakes' Annual Festival of

1701-653: The Detroit Lakes Public Library is a branch of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Network (LARL). Originally 4,142 square feet (384.8 m ) on two floors, the library was designed by the architectural firm of Claude and Starck of Madison, Wisconsin . The building today is on the National Register of Historic Places. Most notably, the building features a Louis Sullivan exterior frieze, lead and stained glass windows and doors, and

1764-552: The Fargo-Moorhead area singing the jingle, including the West Fargo Fire Department. In recent years, KBVB hasn't run any local TV spots. However, the cowboy puppet (that starred in most of the ads) still serves as the station's mascot at parades and events. The Spring 2010 Arbitron ratings gave KBVB an 8.4 share, making them the 3rd place radio station in the market based on AQH share behind KFGO and KQWB-FM, who had

1827-498: The Fargo-Moorhead market utilizing HD Radio technology. A week later on October 22 , KBVB launched a Triple-A formatted HD2 sub-channel called "The Loft" with a translator on K233CY 94.5 operated from the STL relay tower outside the KBVB studio in Fargo. On October 30 , the sub channel rebranded as "The City" due to a trademark claim from SiriusXM . The HD3 sub-channel simulcasted KQWB-AM ,

1890-809: The Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the Airport Commission, and the Tourism Bureau. Detroit Lakes is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district , represented by Michelle Fischbach . The city is in Minnesota Senate District 4 after 2012 redistricting, represented by Rob Kupec (DFL), and Minnesota House District 4B, represented by Jim Joy (GOP). The Detroit Lakes campus of the Minnesota State Community and Technical College system

1953-486: The Soo Pass Ranch on Highway 59 south of Detroit Lakes. Formerly held in July each year at the Soo Pass Ranch venue, the 10,000 Lakes Festival was put on hiatus as of December 18, 2009. According to 10KLF.com the festival could not grow to financial success. A recently built Community & Cultural Center serves Detroit Lakes, incorporating a new fitness center with the completely renovated brick building that once

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2016-419: The United States and southern Canada. The company transports frozen foods, snack foods, pet food, produce and manufactured goods from Minnesota to most major cities in the midwest and throughout the United States. These trucks return with processed foods or raw materials for local manufacturers. Major roads are U.S. Route 10 , a four-lane divided highway connecting the twin cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul to

2079-460: The age of 18, 6.2% were under 5 years of age, and 23.2% were 65 and older. There are 4,190 households accounted for in the 2022 ACS, with an average of 2.29 persons per household. The city's a median gross rent is $ 894 in the 2022 ACS. The 2022 ACS reports a median household income of $ 60,317, with 59.3% of households are owner occupied. 10.9% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line (down from previous ACS surveys). The city boasts

2142-403: The average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median income for a household in the city

2205-574: The call letter KFGX. This format was relatively short lived as the station transitioned to Adult Contemporary in 1997, then mainstream rock as "Rock 95" in 1998. MidStates Broadcasting was later bought out by James Ingstad in 1999. Clear Channel Communications bought Ingstad's Fargo stations in 2000, and debuted River 95.1 debuted with an adult contemporary format. KRVI tweaked to its current AAA format in 2003, similar to that of co-owned KTCZ "Cities 97" in Minneapolis, Minnesota . After success with

2268-550: The city was 40.2 years. As of the 2010 census , there were 8,569 people, 3,864 households, and 2,093 families residing in the city. The population density was 838.5 inhabitants per square mile (323.7/km ). There were 4,535 housing units at an average density of 443.7 per square mile (171.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% White , 0.7% African American , 4.4% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.6% of

2331-459: The city's outskirts, it is also home to many manufacturing and industrial businesses. According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are: In and around Detroit Lakes are several lakes used for fishing, boating, wake sports, sailing, jet-skiing , swimming, and freshwater scuba diving. Most prominent and heavily used is Detroit Lake , which features

2394-415: The city. The population density was 887.7 inhabitants per square mile (342.7/km ). There were 5,205 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 85.2% White , 1.3% African American , 4.2% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.9% from some other races and 7.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4% of the population. 23.2% of residents were under

2457-439: The city. The population density was 980.4 inhabitants per square mile (378.5/km ). There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 504.6 per square mile (194.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.98% White , 4.50% Native American , 0.53% Asian American , 0.42% African American , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.59% from other races , and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.20% of

2520-615: The county seat. By 1884, Detroit Lakes had many businesses, including the Hotel Minnesota, the Lakes Hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and an opera house. The first county courthouse was built in Detroit Lakes that year also. Some of the city's historic buildings still stand, such as the 1908 railroad station and the historic Holmes Theater. The Becker County Museum, located near the Holmes Theater in Detroit Lakes, has information and exhibits on

2583-599: The east and Fargo-Moorhead to the west; and Minnesota State Highway 87 , a two-lane secondary road running east from the city. Frazee is located on the Northern Pacific Railway 's former main line, now the Northern Transcon of the BNSF . In 2015, this line was carrying an average of 49 trains per day. Amtrak's Empire Builder runs through town in each direction in the early morning hours; its closest station stop

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2646-738: The features of this plan is that it removes the clerk from the council and replaces that position with a fourth (or sixth) elected council member. Another feature is that the council appoints the clerk and treasurer for indefinite terms of office. A mayor and four council members are elected to three-year terms. The city council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Frazee Event Center. The three largest employers in Frazee are Frazee-Vergas Public Schools (160 employees), Frazee Care Center (160), and Daggett Truck Line (102). Daggett Truck Line has been operating for 80 years out of Frazee, carrying refrigerated and dry freight throughout

2709-557: The hands of Jim Ingstad. Despite reports that listeners would not notice changes, KVOX's morning show "Jesse, Amanda and Pike" was cancelled, along with KBVB's Lucy Black and Collin Taylor (who stayed with Midwest and went to KRWK and KVOX, respectively). "Jesse, Amanda and Pike" reappeared a few weeks later at KBVB sister station KLTA . Over the 4th of July weekend, 2015, KBVB and parent company Radio FM Media had finished their acquisition of KSKK-FM from De La Hunt Broadcasting. The KSKK signal

2772-478: The history of the city and the surrounding area. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.460 square miles (45.22 km ), of which 11.841 square miles (30.67 km ) is land and 5.619 square miles (14.55 km ) is water. See also Detroit Lake (Minnesota) . As of the 2020 census , there were 9,869 people, 4,462 households, and 2,400 families residing in

2835-480: The mile-long city beach. The beach annually hosts the city's Independence Day celebration and fireworks display. In and around Detroit Lakes are 14 golf courses. The area also features an amusement park, a paintball arena, two river tubing companies, and a horseback riding ranch. The city also hosts the annual Becker County Fair. The Shrine Circus performs in Detroit Lakes each year at the Kent Freeman Arena. In

2898-662: The novel, Steinbeck purports to have passed through and stayed the night near Detroit Lakes. A postcard depicting the Fairyland Cottages in Detroit Lakes appear in the opening credits of the 1983 movie National Lampoon's Vacation , though the cabins no longer stand as they were destroyed in May 2008 by the Detroit Lakes Fire Department, in a training exercise. It is now home to a condominium complex. A fictional version of Detroit Lakes' courthouse and rural countryside

2961-483: The other Clear Channel stations in Fargo were sold back to James Ingstad, who lives in Fargo. (He previously did not own KDAM , as didn't sign on until 2002.) The sale was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 19, 2007. Starting at Midnight on March 8, 2007, KRVI began stunting by repeating Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport by Rolf Harris continuously. On March 12, 2007,

3024-543: The period 1925–1949, were added in 1989. Fairyland Cottages Historic District on W. Lake Shore Drive, significant of the period 1925–1949, were added to the National Register in 1989. Finally, the Holmes Block (also known as the Opera House Block), including downtown commercial buildings occupying addresses 710–718 Washington Avenue, are significant of various historical periods ranging from 1875 to 1974. The downtown block

3087-408: The population. There were 3,319 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and

3150-442: The population. There were 3,864 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3213-438: The population. There were 540 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

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3276-533: The station became KBVB " Bob 95 FM ". Bob 95 FM became an instant favorite, partially due to their early TV commercials, that often parody a popular song, such as adding words to the Chicken Dance, and at Christmas, re-writing "Jingle Bells". Their commercials also often featured the "Bob Puppets" that include a cowboy and two bobbers. There was also a "Wheels On The Bus" parody commercial for BOB 95 that had several different versions that feature groups of people from

3339-640: The winter off-season, the area remains a popular recreation destination for ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and downhill skiing and snowboarding at the newly renovated Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. The city is one of perhaps three in the Nation that has a park dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic (rededicated on April 15, 2015). The Historic Holmes Theatre, a physical and organizational branch of

3402-466: Was $ 29,264, and the median income for a family was $ 42,267. Males had a median income of $ 28,939 versus $ 21,439 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,509. About 9.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. Detroit Lakes is the county seat of Becker County , with the county courthouse and law enforcement center. District headquarters for

3465-432: Was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families residing in

3528-584: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.4% male and 54.6% female. The City of Frazee is governed by the Statutory City Plan A form of government (in Minnesota, 601 cities operate under Plan A). One of

3591-414: Was added to the National Register in 2001. The city's economy is largely driven by summer tourism and seasonal population increases. A variety of health care services, retail stores, and service businesses are available to area residents and tourists. Detroit Lakes is home to approximately 15 chain and independent hotels. Numerous resorts in the area provide many additional units. The city's downtown offers

3654-443: Was built on a metal frame and covered in cement, fiberglass , cardboard , and insulation . The statue, named "Big Tom", was finished in 1986 and stood 22 feet (6.7 m) tall earning Frazee the title of "Home of the world's largest turkey." Due to Big Tom's physical makeup, the statue needed frequent repairs. There were also complaints that Big Tom was not proportioned like a real turkey. The area committee decided that they needed

3717-575: Was filmed on location in Detroit Lakes, surrounding towns, and the nearby White Earth Indian Reservation . A popular YouTube channel named CBOYSTV films and is Headquartered at nearby Cormorant Lake (8 Miles East of Detroit Lake ). CBoysTV is an American comedy and motorsports channel consisting of 5 guys. Their channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers. 46°49′02″N 95°50′43″W  /  46.81722°N 95.84528°W  / 46.81722; -95.84528 Frazee, Minnesota Frazee ( / f r eɪ ˈ z iː / fray- ZEE )

3780-519: Was moved to Frazee, Minnesota , renamed KDLB , and began simulcasting KBVB. This replaced listenership lost when 95.1 moved their signal closer to the Fargo metro when they flipped to "BOB 95". The KDLB signal competes primarily with KRCQ-FM . On November 4, 2015, it was announced that KBVB would become the official radio station of WE Fest , which is advertised to be the "largest country and camping festival in America". The three-year deal would begin with

3843-453: Was named after R. L. Frazee, owner of a sawmill. Frazee was the birthplace of Kieth Engen (1925–2004), a noted operatic bass who had a highly successful career in Germany. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km ), of which 1.06 square miles (2.75 km ) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km ) is water. As of

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3906-566: Was simply called Detroit. The name was given by a French missionary. Détroit is French and translates to strait or narrows, referring to the sand bar separating Big Detroit lake from Little Detroit lake . The sand bar was dredged and partially submerged to make the Pelican River watershed navigable by steamboat in the late 19th century. Detroit Lakes was a resting place on the Red River Oxcart Trails . The Ojibwe name for Detroit Lakes

3969-480: Was the Holmes School. The fitness and aquatic area features an 8-lane Olympic regulation pool, an indoor track, a fieldhouse featuring 2 basketball courts, a weight room, cardio fitness center, racquetball courts, and a golf driving/putting range. The old 1931 school building houses the renovated 837-seat Historic Holmes Theatre featuring orchestra and balcony level seating, and conference rooms. When completed in 2001,

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