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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: Becker County Museum Oddities

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Becker County Museum

Address:
714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN
Directions:
In the Becker County Museum. From Hwy 10 turn south onto Summit Ave. and drive two blocks to Front St.
Hours:
Tu-Sa 10-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
218-847-2938
Admission:
Adults $5
RA Rates:
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Becker County Museum.

Becker County Museum Oddities

Killer wolf Old Three Legs is displayed along with the gun that killed him. There's a replica world's smallest gas station, and the world's largest ball of store string!

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [01/17/2016]
World's Largest Ball of Store String

Mary E. Lewis spent 13 years rolling over 140 miles of string into a ball.

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - Makeover For Minnesota’s Killer Wolf
Old Three Legs, Stuffed Killer Wolf: For years a lone wolf nicknamed "Old Three Legs" worried the citizens of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He ate chickens, mostly, but some believed that he was a potential child-chewer. [12/08/2008] Complete Story...

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