Detroit Lakes woman launches bug-repellent fashion line

Detroit Lakes woman launches bug-repellent fashion line

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On a perfect summer day, few things ruin the mood like buzzing mosquitoes or greasy, chemical-smelling bug spray. That’s why one Detroit Lakes woman has created a stylish and scent-free alternative. Barb Owen-Boerger is the founder of Getaway Kimonos, a business that makes insect-repellent apparel designed with both fashion and function in mind. Her long, sheer, robe-like kimonos are treated with permethrin, an EPA-approve…