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Winter 2019-2020 inter in the Alexandria lakes area is an exceptionally beautiful time of year. There are so many things to appreciate! Taking a walk on a frozen lake while flakes are lightly falling is like being a part of your own perfect snow globe – quiet, soft and relaxing.

Having grown up in Minnesota and North Dakota, winter has always been a part of my life, and I cherish the memories of my youth – skating, sledding, snow forts, snowball fights – all wonderful excuses to be outside in the crisp, fresh air. I love, love, love winter in Minnesota!

Even now, I’d take a walk in the sub-zero temperaAlexandria Area tures over the heat of a summer day. Add in some Performing Arts page 10 snow and my trusty snowshoes, and I’m all ready to go.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT There are so many winter activities available Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra............................................ 4 here in the Alexandria lakes area. Just start with Andria Theatre.........................................................................................6 Lori Mork snowshoeing, snowmobiling or ice fishing, follow EDITOR Central Lakes Concert Association.............................................. 7 it up with a little cross country or downhill skiing, Lakes Area Theatre/Fire Pit Productions..................................8 round it out with some sledding and finish with a toasty fire and a cup of hot Area churches....................................................................................... 34 chocolate.

Taste of the Lakes Area................................................................... 36 If you’re not an outdoor person, there’s still so much to do: bowling, browsing through antique shops, movies, shopping historic downtown Alexandria or the Viking Plaza, wonderful restaurants, live theater, winery tour – the list Douglas Area Trails just keeps on growing. How about a visit to the area museums, or exploring Association the history of the controversial Kensington Runestone? page 26 If you are a patron of the arts, you’ll be thrilled by the performances available, including the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra, the Alexandria Area Arts Association theater productions, the Central Lakes Concert Association ACTIVITIES performances and the Lakes Area Theatre live radio broadcasts.

Shop downtown Alexandria............................................................. 11 So check us out. I know you’ll find your perfect fit here in the Alexandria Escape Room Alexandria/Shenanigans................................... 12 lakes area.

Alexandria Blizzard hockey............................................................. 14 Douglas County Library.................................................................... 15 Echo Press • (320) 763-3133 • www.echopress.com Alexandria area outdoors................................................................. 16 A publication of the Echo Press Christmas at the Fort/Hometown Christmas Experience...18 Publisher: Jody Hanson Andes Tower Hills............................................................................... 20 Skål Crawl.................................................................................................22 DATA map............................................................................................... 24 Area events calendar/Ongoing events.................................... 46

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LAKES, PARKS, MUSEUMS

Lake Carlos State Park......................................................................27 Big Ole/Runestone Museum......................................................... 30 Douglas County Historical Society.............................................. 31 Area lakes................................................................................................ 32 Area parks............................................................................................... 35 Winter 2019 / 2020 • Vacationer 3

CENTRAL symphony LAKES orchestra

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community organization based in Alexandria and dedicated to enriching the lives of audience members through its beautiful orchestra music, the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra is an organization more than 50 members strong from the communities of Alexandria, Brandon, Carlos, Fergus Falls, Garfield, Glenwood, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, Villard and Vining.

The orchestra, led by Alexandria Area High School Director of Orchestras Brad Lambrecht, gives musicians a venue to participate in serious music with a symphony orchestra and helps to give back to the community through donations and student scholarships. Rehearsals are held in the Alexandria Area High School Orchestra Room on Tuesday evenings. Membership is open to musicians age 16 and older.

For more information or to find the most up-to-date concert schedule, visit www. centrallakessymphony.org. The CLSO mailing address is 1210 Broadway Street, Suite 240, PMB 105, Alexandria, MN 56308.

2019-2020 ORCHESTRA SCHEDULE THE ROMANTIC SPIRIT Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) Schubert - Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” Schumann - Concert Piece for Four Horns and Orchestra

Featuring the CLSO Horn Quartet THE SCIENCE OF SOUND Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) Hovhaness - Symphony No. 2 “Mysterious Mountain” Smith - Vibe CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) Mozart - Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” Beethoven - Triple Concerto Featuring Lyra Trio Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) 4 Winter 2019 / 2020 • Vacationer

IMMORTAL WORDS Immortal Words Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. Performing Arts Center (AAHS) Verdi - Macbeth Prelude and Che Faceste Featuring CLSO Women’s Chorale Flinn - Concerto for Tuba Featuring Mike Odello, Tuba Bernstein - Chichester Pslams Featuring CLSO Chorale TICKETS Season tickets for all concerts are $60.

Single tickets may be purchased for each concert at the door at $15 for adults and $5 for students ages 6-18 and free for those 5 and younger.

You may pre-purchase tickets at these locations: District 206 Community Education Office (320) 762-3310 510 McKay Avenue North, Alexandria

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ANDRIAtheatre

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ommunity theater presented by the Andria Theater produces four main stage shows each season to entertain audiences in the lakes area.

Both brand new and seasoned actors take the stage before the more than 10,000 audience members that visit the theater annually.

Those shows include a wide variety of entertainment, from classic to farce and from drama to musical comedy.

Each fall, the Andria Theater season begins with a large-scale musical, which utilizes a live orchestra pit.

The winter holiday show usually features a family-friendly holiday play, and the remainder of the season brings to life a wide variety of venues for audiences.

Both onstage and off, audiences will notice many familiar faces as the Andria Theater takes advantage of the talents of local artists and community members – a true community theater.

QUAD SQUAD IMPROV Based out of Andria Theatre in Alexandria, Minnesota, Quad Squad Improv is the leading improvisational comedy team in West Central Minnesota. Come see their main stage shows with the whole family.

Upcoming performances are on November 29, December 31 and March 20, 2020 and all begin at 7 p.m. at Andria Theatre.

GET YOUR TICKETS Tickets are available at the box office, online, over the phone or in person. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Box Office will open one hour prior to showtime.

For more details or assistance, call (320) 762-8300.

To find out more about the theater and performances, visit www.andriatheatre.org.

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2019-2020 SCHEDULE

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS

place. There, they will help Asian, the lion, in the fight against the evil witch, Jadis.

DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.

This story takes place during the World War II bombings in London.

NOVEMBER 8-10 AT 7:OO P.M. This musical, A Year with Frog and Toad, is the story of Frog and Toad, two best friends, that follows the pair through four seasons, from hibernation to hibernation.

Based on Arnold Lobel’s children’s books.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

DECEMBER 5-7, 12-14 AT 7:30 P.M. DECEMBER 8, 15 AT 2:00 P.M.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1 AND FEBRUARY 7-8 AT 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 2, 9 AT 2:00 P.M.

MARCH 5-7, 12-14 AT 7:30 P.M. MARCH 8, 15 AT 2:00 P.M. Based on the popular Disney story Frozen, Anna and Kristoff search for Anna’s sister Snow Queen Elsa, to break the magic spell holding their kingdom in permanent winter.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

Agatha Christie’s famous detective, Hercule Poirot, searches for a killer aboard the Orient Express during a trip through Europe.

“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., a Concord Theatrical Company”

The world of Narnia comes to life when four English siblings find a wardrobe full of clothing that will transport them to that magical

APRIL 16-18, 23-25 AT 7:30 P.M. APRIL 19, 26 AT 2:00 P.M. In this comemdy, a pair of swindlers meet on a train and agree to work together, but find the town isn’t big enough for both of them. The two agree on a challenge to see which one can swindle a weathly heiress out of $50,000 first.

THE LION IN WINTER MAY 15-16 AT 7:30 AND 17 AT 2:00 When King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne, the decision isn’t simple. Henry and his wife, Queen Eleanor, have different opinions, and several others try to influence the king to choose their favorite during the Christmas holiday gathering.

The Lion in Winter is a traveling or “suitcase” production that will be performed at schools and presenting theaters in Minnesota in 2020. This production is an Andria Production but not part of the 2019-2020 season of shows.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors (60+), $10 for students middle school and up plus a $2 ticketing fee per ticket.

CENTRAL LAKES concert association

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dding to the diversity of entertainment in the Alexandria lakes area, the Central Lakes Concert Association brings beautiful musical performances right to the community.

On Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., experience Ireland’s unique music and dance as the Irish Cultural Academy present The Young Irelanders. The five musicians, two dancers and one vocalist have performed across six continents, and will thrill you with their high energy program.

The Sons of the Pioneers will bring their celebration of the West and cowboy life to the stage on Monday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. This ensemble, originally led by Roy Rogers, has performed since 1934 and are now under the leadership of Roy Dusty Rogers, Roy’s son.

On Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. will be the Everly Set, performing their tribute to the Everly Brother, and featuring Sean Altman, founder of Rockapella, and Jack Skuller. The two singer/guitarists, along with a bass and guitar player, will give their rendition of music that is fun, familiar, friendly and influenced by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys and The Bee Gees.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A season membership, which includes tickets to all concerts in Alexandria and the five other communities involved in the CLCA, is just $45 per adult, or $100 for a family membership.

Students receive a membership for just $15.

Unless noted, all Alexandria performances are held at the Alexandria Area High School, 4300 Pioneer Road SE, Alexandria.

For more information on the Central Lakes Concert Association, call (320) 491-6308 or visit www.concertassociation.net.

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LAKES AREA theatre

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pening in October 2010, Lakes Area Theatre has entertained audiences, both live and on the radio, for more than five years, bringing to life mysteries, comedies, detective stories, suspense, drama and westerns.

Lakes Area Theatre performs its shows before a live audience, recording the shows and playing them back on KXRA 1490 AM and from a network of radio stations.

Performed live every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m., the Lakes Area Theatre troupe is a group of dedicated regional writers, directors, voice actors, musicians, sound effects technicians and recording engineers, all combining their talents to bring you family-friendly and affordable entertainment.

You can find the most up-to-date information on performances by visiting the Lakes Area Theatre’s website at www.lakesareatheatre.com or by calling (320) 815-7664.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Lakes Area Theatre shows are performed and recorded the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Performances are taped at 2214 Geneva Road NE in Alexandria. Tickets are $8.

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KWLM 1340 AM – Willmar, Sunday, 8 p.m.

UPCOMING PRODUCTION

DECEMBER 13, 7-8:30 P.M., ADMISSION $8 CHRISTMAS SMILES: IT HAPPENED TOMORROW A young newspaper reporter wants to prove himself to his girlfriend’s guardian, but needs help. That help come from an unusual source and leads the report on a strange adventure.

CHRISTMAS SMILES: GILDERSLEEVE CHRISTMAS Christmas has special meaning with a baby in the Gildersleeve house, but why are presents disappearing?

To make things more difficult, the baby’s missing father reappears.

FIRE PIT productions

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egun in 2018 by Quincy Roers, Fire Pit Production uses the stage at the Lakes Area Theatre for small production plays and provides the community with edgy thought-provoking stage plays. The performances are locally cast.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the door one hour prior to show time.

Performing in December is Seven Santas on December 20-21 at 7:30 p.m.

Scandal erupts at the North Pole when Santa is sentenced to rehab for a minor traffic violation. When he inadvertently lands in a detox program that is run by his estranged wife, Mrs. Claus, Santa desperately tryies to conceal the truth about his arrest. That struggle uncovers another sordid scandal that could result in Christmas never being the same.

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UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

This is the long-awaited follow-up to The Eight: Reindeer Monologues.

This show contains adult language.

For more information, visit https://lakesareatheatre. com/firepit/, call 320-815-7664 or email lakesareatheatre@gmail.com.

PRAYING FOR RAIN FEBRUARY 15, 22 AT 7:30 PM. $10 AT THE DOOR. When a high school athlete suffers a near crippling motorcycle accident, he struggles with the loss of his identity. This story documents his fall into self-destruction that finds him in a long detention with teacher Miss K. Marc’s life continues its downward spiral despite the best efforts of the teacher, as old friends continue to pull him into further toward destruction and tragedy.

This show contains adult language.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA performing arts

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eating 1,013 people, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Alexandria Area High School is the largest auditorium in Douglas County and the main stage for many local theater and musical performances for the entire community.

The PAC was built with state-of-the-art equipment, acoustics, handicapped-accessible seating and audience comfort in mind.

On tap for this winter and next spring are a variety of events, beginning with the Mary Beth Carlson and Robert Robinson entertaining the audience with a variety of Christmas and holiday favorites on November 30.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra will be on stage December 1, February 9, March 29 and May 17, while on April 25, the Echoes Rock and Roll Band will delight visitors with their renditions of classics by Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt and Gene Pitney.

The Alexandria Area High School is located at 4300 Pioneer Rd. SE. For more information, visit the Performing Arts Center website at www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/pac

2019-2020 SCHEDULE THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS Saturday, November 30, 7 p.m.

A variety of Christmas and holiday favorites performed by Mary Beth Carlson and Robert Robinson. A reflective and festive program interspersed with humor, stories and seasonal videos to accompany several of the program selections. A great way to kick off the Holiday season.

Cost: $20 Adults/$6 Students

THE ROMANTIC SPIRIT

Sunday, December 1, 2 p.m.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” and Schumann: Concert piece for Four Horns and Orchestra, featuring the CLSO Horn Quartet Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students

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THE SCIENCE OF SOUND

Sunday, February 9, 2020, 2 p.m.

In collaboration with AAHS Animation Students, the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform Smith: Vibe and Hovhaness: “Mysterious Mountain” Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students

CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS

Sunday, March 29, 2020, 2 p.m.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present Mozart: Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” and Beethoven: Triple Concerto, featuring the Lyra Trio; violin, cello, piano Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 7 p.m.

The Echoes Rock and Roll Band perform the dynamic music of Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, and Gene Pitney. The show will take you on an emotional, energetic and nostalgic journey.

Cost: $20 Adults/$6 Students

IMMORTAL WORDS

Sunday, May 17, 2020, 2 p.m.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present Verdi: Introduction to “Macbeth,” Flinn: Tuba Concerto and Bernstein: Chichester Psalms, featuring the Central Lakes Symphony Chorale and Mike Odello, tuba.

Tickets: $15 Adults $5 Students

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Mark Halvorson, Performing Arts Manager 320-762-3310 ,ext. 4604

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Then check out Alexandria’s great entertainment with live puzzle solving at Escape Room Alexandria!

Escape Room Alexandria has four specialty rooms that require you to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategic ideas to complete an objective in just 60 minutes.

Four different scenarios are available – Dante’s Demise, The Experiment, Baker Street Mystery and The Pharaoh’s Revenge.

Escape Room Alexandria was created for groups of 3-10 ages 10-older (groups including ages 10-13 must have one adult among the participants). The rooms also make great family reunion entertainment as well as corporate team building.

Escape Room Alexandria is open on weekends, with other days and times available subject to change. It is at 115 8th Ave. in Alexandria. Contact the Escape Room at (320) 8080440, info@escapealexandria.com or visit www.EscapeAlexandria.com to check availability and book tickets.

You can also contact Escape Room Alexandria with special requests.

SHENANIGANS indoor playground

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oes the winter weather have your children needing to expend some energy? Then head down to Lakes Area Recreation’s indoor playground, Shenanigans.

The 17-foot high, three-level structure features multiple slides, tunnels, bridges, ladders, mazes and nets.

There are also three enclosed areas around the edges that can be rented for birthdays or other parties: one larger room for groups of up to 18 children plus adults; and two smaller rooms for parties of up to a dozen and can be rented for twohour increments. Access to the playground is included in the rental fee.

A toddler area is separate from the rest of the playground to keep young children entertained.

The playground is a socks-only area.

Winter hours at Shenanigans are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday from September through May. Cost for drop-in is $6 per child with 12 months and younger free, $50 for a 10-punch card and $90 for a 20-punch card.

Sock rental is $3.

Shenanigans is located in the Lakes Area Recreation auxiliary gym in the Douglas County Service Center at 720 Fillmore Street. For for information, call Lakes Area Recreation at (320) 762-2868, or visit www.lakesarearecreation.com.

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ALEXANDRIA blizzard hockey

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f you have a hankerin’ for hockey, then the NA3HL Alexandria Blizzard action is for you! Competing in the West Division along with the North Iowa Bulls, Granite City Lumberjacks, Willmar WarHawks, New Ulm Steel and Breezy Point North Stars, the Blizzard offers USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior hockey entertainment throughout the winter.

The North American 3 Hockey League (3HL) is one of six leagues serving as some of the top training grounds in the country available to student-athletes, providing them with more opportunities to advance to college and pro hockey.

Players are able to compete in front of the entire junior, college and professional scouting community as they fine-tune their skills.

Highly competitive, 3HL hockey, and the Alexandria Blizzard in particular, provides exceptional hockey entertainment for spectators beginning in September and continuing through March.

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All home games are at 7:10 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY library

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isitors can find both information and fun at the Douglas County Library, located at 720 Fillmore Street in the Douglas County Services Center in Alexandria.

Whether you are looking for books and magazines, movies and Internet access, or just a quiet place to read and research, the Douglas County Library has it all.

The library contains more than books, newspapers and magazines.

It also has extensive online resources, movies, books on CD, music CDs, and children’s books and interactive books. Also available are several computers with Internet access, a photo copier/fax machine and a CD listening area.

The Douglas County Library is part of the Viking Library System, a fed-

erated regional public library system that serves Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties in west central Minnesota. Visitors can search for and request material from other libraries throughout the state on any of the library’s six online catalog computers or from their home computers.

The library’s mission is to provide resources and facilities that meet the informational, recreational, education and cultural needs of the citizens.

The library is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (320) 762-3014 or visit www.douglascountylibrary.org/

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Enjoy thoughtful amenities to ensure a stress-free stay, including free in-room Wi-Fi Internet access and microwaves and refrigerators upon request. Our Alexandria, MN, hotel features free Daybreak breakfast each morning as well as an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. Dogs are permitted in designated rooms for a nominal fee.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA outdoors

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long with winter comes a whole new season of outdoor fun. The Alexandria lakes area offers a variety of fun outdoor activities for people of all ages. Here are just some of the outdoor activities you can enjoy in Douglas County this winter:

ICE SKATING • Noonan Park in Alexandria is the site of the city’s outdoor public skating rink. The rink is regularly maintained, has a warming house and is lit for night skating.

The park is generally open for skating around December 20, or whenever there is 8 inches of ice.

Hours for the rink and warming house are Monday through Friday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. and weekends and vacation days, 1 to 9:30 p.m. The rink is closed daily from 5 to 6 p.m.

There is no charge to skate.

Located on the east side of Alexandria off of Nokomis Street and between Ninth and 10th avenues.

• Indoor skating is offered at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

Hours for open skating are Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Call for Saturday and Sunday open skating hours. Cost is $2 per session. Children age 6 and younger can skate free. Season passes are also available.

For more information call (320) 763-4466. Located at 1002 Third Avenue West in Alexandria.

• Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center has skating on Lake Darling, in front of the townhomes.

There are skates available for rent.

DOWNHILL SKIING, TUBING, SNOWBOARDING, SNOWSHOEING Andes Tower Hills, located about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has 15 downhill ski runs ranging from beginner to expert, as well as facilities for tubing,

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snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski and snowboard lessons, a racing program, an after-school ski program, lodging, equipment rentals and a pro shop are also available. The chalet features a large-screen TV, a gas fireplace, and the Whispering Pines Grill, which features burgers, chili, soups and gourmet pizza.

Andes Tower Hills has also added some new rental equipment and a variable-speed motor for a smoother ride on the Hollywood High chair lift.

There are 15 downhill runs for skiers at Andes: four easy hills that include the Bunny Hill, five intermediate and five difficult runs, as well as one expert run.

Cross country skiing has 800 acres of scenic trails packed and groomed on a regular basis. Lighted trails and a 2.3K snowshoe only trail are also availble.

Tubing is available and is recommended for those 4 years of age or older and 42 inches tall.

For more information, call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes website at www.andestowerhills.com.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

SNOWMOBILING There are 368 miles of snowmobile trails in Douglas County, which connect many of the communities in the area and connect to trails in surrounding counties as well.

For more information about area snowmobile trails, visit www.douglasareatrails. com.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Local cross-country ski trails are located as follows: • Lake Carlos State Park* has six miles of groomed trails and a warming house. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria 10 miles, turn left onto County Road 38 and go two miles to the park entrance.

• Kensington Rune Stone Park* near Kensington has 10.5 miles of groomed and slotted trails and a warming house. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the park entrance.

• Spruce Hill Park* near Miltona has four miles of groomed and slotted trails. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 5, travel

about 5 miles east on County Road 5 and turn left on County Road 105, then go about one-half mile to the park entrance.

• Andes Tower Hills, about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has about nine miles (15K) of trails, some of which are lit at night. Call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes Tower Hills website at www.andestowerhills. com for more information.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

• Arrowwood Resort near Alexandria has several miles of private groomed cross-country ski and snowshoeing trails. Call (320) 762-1124 for information.

Take County Road 82 west of Alexandria, turn right at County Road 22 (at stoplight), go about two miles and turn right onto County Road 104.

• Lake Brophy Park at 1900 Brophy Park Rd NW in Alexandria has groomed cross country ski trails.

Go west of Alexandria on County Highway 82 approximately three and a half miles to the park entrance.

• State cross-country ski permits are required for anyone age 16 and older who uses any public ski trail, including those at Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Runestone Park and Spruce Hill Park. Permits are $6 per day. Season passes are $20; a three year pass is $55.

Ski passes are valid for use in all Minnesota county and state parks and can be purchased by self registration at state parks, at the Minnesota License Bureau at the Douglas County Services Center, at any

business that sells hunting and fishing licenses, by phone at (888) 665-4236 or at the Minnesota DNR online license website at www.wildlifelicense.com/ mn. *Note: State park visitors also must have a vehicle permit.

SLEDDING & TOBOGGANING Kensington Runestone Park near Kensington has a toboggan hill and warming house. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the entrance.

Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center’s Snow Center has a sledding hill for all ages. Small children must be accompanied by an adult and all must sign in at the Snow Center, which opens daily at 9 a.m.

• Lake Brophy Park at 1900 Brophy Park Rd NW in Alexandria has a groomed sledding hill.

Go west of Alexandria on County Highway 82 approximately three and a half miles to the park entrance.

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CHRISTMAS at the fort

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ick off your holidays the right way and enjoy Alexandria’s celebration of the season during its Christmas at the Fort and Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 29.

Enjoy Dickensian carolers and Zion children’s choir and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, all the while sipping hot cider and munching on snacks. Animals from Erickson’s Petting Zoo will be on the grounds as well.

Check out the Parade of Trees, featuring holiday trees decorated by area clubs, service organizations and businesses.

At dusk, Santa and Mrs. Claus will flip the switch to light up Christmas lights throughout the entire historic downtown district, kicking off the holiday season.

All events take place in the replicated Fort Alexandria on the grounds of the Runestone Museum.

This annual event begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m.

Entrance to the fort is free, and the gift shop will be open as well.

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here’s more to downtown Alexandria than storefronts.

There’s history, a sense of pride and merchants who are dedicated to making visits so memorable you’ll want to come back.

Alexandria’s downtown adds a special touch when A Hometown Christmas Experience begins on Novemer 29 as unique and festive holiday fun begins.

Lasting through Christmas Eve, visitors will find personalized service and holiday specials in all the locally owned shops, giving them the opportunity to find those one-ofa-kind gifts for everyone.

Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) strives to enhance, beautify and promote the diversity of the city’s thriving downtown shopping and business district while protecting and preserving its historical past.

Rich in history since the late 1800s, downtown Alexandria encompasses Third through Eighth Avenues on Broadway and is a popular shopping destination for antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater.

In addition, DMA organizes projects and events that take place downtown, and takes care of beautification projects, such as the purchase and maintenance of the colorful flower baskets that hang along the streets in the summertime and the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners that were put up a couple of years ago. With the DMA’s support, garbage receptacles and more benches were added to downtown to accommodate shoppers.

For more information about DMA, including upcoming downtown events, visit its website: www.downtownalexandria.com. The group is also on Facebook.

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ANDES TOWER HILLS skiing

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he Alexandria lakes area may not seem like a haven for skiing, but Andes Tower Hills has a different idea. With a family-friendly environment that goes back to the 1980s, Andes Tower Hills, located about 15 miles west of Alexandria, offers the outdoor enthusiast downhill ski runs from beginner to expert, tubing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

Ski and snowboard lessons are also available, as well as rental equipment and a pro shop. Chair lifts whisk skiers to the top of the runs.

Andes has also added a heavy duty snowmaking pipe to the hills, giving them better snowmaking abilities.

Andes has a total of 15 downhill runs, with a quad chairlift, two triple chairlifts, two magic carpet lifts and a high speed rope tow.

For the cross country enthusiast, Andes offers several miles of both classic and skating trails that run across 800 acres, all of which operate during the daylight hours. They also have one mile of lighted trails for night skiing.

Tubers have runs designed for them with special tubes that enable tubers to hold onto them while gliding uphill on the new magic carpet lift.

Since the hills opened more than 30 years ago, this local ski hill has

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hosted more than a million skiers, and nearly 40 percent of them from a distance of 60 miles or more, bringing thousands of visitors to the Douglas County area each season.

Andes Tower Hills is located at 4505 Andes Road SW near Kensington. You call call them at (320) 9652455 or visit the website at www. andestowerhills.com.

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SKÅL CRAWL liquor, beer and wine crawl

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ooking for something a little different? Then why not try the Alexandria area’s Skål Crawl, Minnesota’s first wine, liquor and beer trail, and sample some of Minnesota’s best handcrafted beverages.

Copper Trail Brewing, Panther Distillery and Carlos Creek Winery are all part of this unique tour, which takes you through the picturesque scenery of Douglas County as well as two historic downtown centers.

Copper Trail Brewing is the fifth brewery to be established in Alexandria’s history. Here you will find smallbatch craft beers brewed on site. The brewery is located at 205 Broadway St. in downtown Alexandria, one block from the Central Lakes Trail and Big Ole Park.

Panther Distillery, located at 300

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E. Pike Street in Osakis, is the first craft distillery in Minnesota and has been handcrafting whiskey, bourbon, rum and spirits since 2011 using local sources and distilling in small batches.

Carlos Creek Winery is one of the largest and oldest wineries in Minnesota, dedicated to crafting award-winning wines, including their famous Hot Dish Red, Wobegon White and You Betcha Blush. It is located at 6693 County Rd 34 NW in Alexandria.

Punch cards for the crawl are available at each location for $15 and allow each visitor $2 off the sampling price at each stop. With the cards, visitors also receive a souvenir Skål Crawl tasting glass and a T-shirt.

At the last destination, punch card holders will receive a discount card for their next visit.

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CALL (320) 219-6688.

COST Punch cards, worth $2 off at each location for sampling, are $15 and include a souvenir Skål Crawl tasting glass and T-shirt. NOTE: punch cards are not accepted during festivals.

PANTHER DISTILLERY Open Mondays-Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are closed on Sundays.

CALL (320) 859-2256.

LARGE GROUPS Groups of 10 or more need to call each location ahead of time to make a reservation.

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WINTER FUN ALONG THE TRAILS Your guide to

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Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

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10 Hampton Inn & Suites 320.763.3360

11 Super 8 Motel 320.763.6552

12 Days Inn

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innesota has more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails that criss-cross its forests, prairie, hills and lakes.

These trails, which are often maintained through a partnership between local clubs, trail users and the state, make Minnesota a popular snowmobiling destination.

Here in Douglas County, it’s just as wonderful for snowmobilers. There is breathtaking scenery – from open flatlands to heavily wooded, hilly terrain – on 368 miles of Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) snowmobile trails. These trails wind throughout the county, connecting every community in the area and providing connections to trails in surrounding counties as well.

The DATA trails also include part of the Central Lakes Trail, the abandoned Burlington-Northern railway that has been transformed into a paved four-season recreational trail. The 55-mile Central Lakes Trail connects the communities of Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria, Nelson and Osakis.

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DATA TRAILS

Years ago, there were few places in Douglas County to snowmobile safely.

Lakes and ditches were about the only option available until DATA was formed in 1974.

The association built the first trail that year (15 miles) with help from private landowners, business people and residents, and by 1975, it had a total of 80 miles. The system grew by leaps and bounds, expanding to 270 miles by 1978.

The organization was started by a small group of snowmobile enthusiasts

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon Trail, which extends from Osakis to St. Joseph near St. Cloud. Together, the two trail systems are about 120 miles long and extend from Fergus Falls to St. Joseph.

who wanted to promote safe snowmobiling in Douglas County.

More than 500 landowners have given permission for trails to cross their property. Without their cooperation, there wouldn’t be a trail system.

For more information, visit the DATA website at www.douglasareatrails.com.

A free map and additional trail information are available at the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 206 Broadway. See the DATA trail map on Pages 24-25.

DATA is a non-profit corporation sponsored by Douglas County to build and maintain recreational trails. Trails are groomed twice per week when needed.

LAKE CARLOS state park

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uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park offers a myriad of natural wonders, including a clear and deep lake just perfect for swimming, fishing and boating. Among its 1,231 acres, nearly onethird of Minnesota’s 80 mammals and more than 150 species of birds find a home either seasonally or all year long. It’s the perfect place to view loons, grebes, ducks and heron, making this a bird watcher’s paradise! You may even catch a glimpse of the beaver and deer that make their homes within the park.

The park also features a year-round naturalist that leads several programs throughout the year.

Winter or summer, Lake Carlos State Park is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, skiing and interpretive programs are just waiting for you.

Paddleboat, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent during the regular season office hours May - October. In the winter, snowshoes are available for rent at the park office. A thermal flip-over style portable fish house is available to rent on Lake Carlos only. Contact the park office for current rates and availability.

The park entrance, 2601 County Road 38 Northeast in Carlos, is located 10 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29, then two miles west on Highway 38. The best time to contact the park is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at (320) 852-7200.

You can also email the park at lakecarlos. statepark@state.mn.us You can discover much more about Lake Carlos State Park by visiting www.dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/lake_carlos/

SNOWSHOE LACING Nov. 23-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lace your own pair of snowshoes during this two-day workshop. You will be provided with the equipment and instruction needed to lace your own traditional Ojibwe-style snowshoes.

Learn this skill from an experienced instructor through this hands-on workshop. Participants must attend both days.

The cost is $75 and includes the snowshoe kit, materials and instruction, along with coffee, tea, water, and snacks. Rubber bindings are available to purchase at the park for $5/pair.

Lunch will not be provided for the weekend workshop, so attendees should bring a sack lunch. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/ year).

Register by calling Lake Carlos State Park at (320) 852-7200. Deadline to register for this workshop is November 2 by 4pm. Workshop has a minimum of eight participants and a maximum of 22 participants.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Dec. 28, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Take part in the 120th Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Meet at the Visitor Center between 7:30 and 8 a.m. for assignment of count areas and a quick refresher lesson on bird identification and counting techniques. You do not have to be an expert birder to participate in this event.

NOTES: This program does require some outside time, so dress appropriately for outdoor winter conditions.

For questions, further details, or to sign up to participate in the count or feeder counts, call 320-852-7471. Sign up for both the regular count and feeder count needs to be done by Thursday, December 27.

CANDLELIGHT EVENT Jan.4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Feb. 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Feb. 29, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hit the trails, where you will be guided by the full moon and candle luminaries. Then warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter.

Snowshoe, ski, or hike. If there is a lack of snow, this event will be a hike event instead of a ski and snowshoe event.

There is no cost for this event, but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).

IMPORTANT: This event may be canceled or changed at the last minute, due to poor weather or wind conditions on the day of the event. This event will take place regardless of snow conditions. Please check the Lake Carlos webpage or call the park for more information.

Get your vehicle permit in advance. Visit mndnr.gov/reservations, log in (or create an account), click on “entry permit,” select a duration of “one-day” ($7) or “year-round” ($35), and continue as directed. You’ll receive an email with a permit that can be printed and displayed in your vehicle during your visit.

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RUNESTONE museum

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he Runestone Museum has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years.

The world-famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its doors in 1958. Since then, the museum has expanded to include exhibits celebrating native Minnesotans, emigrants and immigrants, Minnesota wildlife and events that shaped the area.

Fort Alexandria, commissioned in 1862, has been recreated with rescued historical structures, such as a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862, an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse. The fort is located in the outdoor portion of the campus that is open April-October.

Housing rare and exciting artifacts like a Middle Ages Nordic fire steel and a 1920s jingle dress, the Runestone Museum is sure to impress whether you’re interested in history, heritage or the natural sciences.

For more information call (320) 7633160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org. Check out the museum’s Facebook page at Runestone Museum Foundation.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONE It’s a controversy more than 100 years in the making: Did an immigrant Swedish farmer find a buried rock in 1898 that contained an ancient runic message carved by Viking explorers 100 years before Columbus landed in America? Or is the whole thing a hoax, perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster?

A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located at a small, wayside rest. Visitors can read the inscription and take a photo by the replica. The replica is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria.

Explore the controversy for yourself at the Runestone Museum, located at 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

Winter hours (November 1-March 31) are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The museum is closed on Sunday.

Admission to the museum, located at 206 Broadway, is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 65 and older and $3 for students (youth and college). A family admission is $15.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM After you take your picture with Big Ole, cross the street for a visit to the Runestone Museum. There you will learn about Big Ole, Vikings and Nordic explorers, and test your skill at matching animal prints in the wildlife exhibit.

Along with the Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, the history of Alexandria, a memorial/gun exhibit, a Minnesota wildlife exhibit, and a hands-on children’s area.

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erhaps one of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a 28-foot tall Viking statue that stands at the north end of Broadway.

Born in 1965, the Viking has become a much-beloved resident in the lakes area.

The idea for the statue began in January 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair. The display was to feature the historical Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was the 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue.

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Big Ole was created by fiberglass sculptor Gordon Schumaker of Minneapolis in April 1965 and was transported to New York just in time for the World’s Fair. When the fair ended, Big Ole was moved to Alexandria, where he stands today.

Originally placed at the north end of Broadway Street in front of the Runestone Museum, Big Ole was moved from the intersection of 3rd and Broadway to a new location one-half block north in 1980 to make way for a new stoplight. He was moved once more in 2002 to his current location at the head of the Central Lakes Trail on the south shore of Lake Agnes.

Throughout the years, Big Ole’s had several repairs made and new coats of paint applied. His beard has changed from gray to yellow to brown.

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nterested in local history? Visit the Douglas County Historical Society and take a guided tour of the Knute Nelson house, home of one of Alexandria’s most famous residents. Nelson, who served the people of Minnesota in public office for more than 50 years, was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, and served two terms in the U.S. Congress before becoming the state’s first foreign-born governor. He then served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years.

Nelson claimed a homestead in Alexandria in 1871 and built a small house on the property in 1874. As his political career progressed, he made additions to the house, adding a formal living room and large bedroom in 1900 and a dining room and kitchen on the main floor and four more bedrooms on the second story in 1915.

Nelson died in 1923. His will stated that following the death of his daughter, Ida, the house was to be given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.” It served in that capacity for 38 years.

In 1978, the house was listed on the National

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

collection, materials for identification of significant buildings and sites in Douglas County, a vintage clothing and uniform collection, and county history books.

was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC include a research library with church, school, cemetery and family history files, and microfilm of census records and area newspapers dating back to 1875.

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS are available to assist with research.

HOURS OFFICE: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

RESEARCH: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

GUIDED HOUSE TOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

1219 Nokomis Street FOR MORE INFORMATION call (320) 762-0382 or visit www.dchsmn. org.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE slide shows of each town in the county, oral history, interviews, a photo Register of Historic Places. On October 1, 1987, the “Knute Nelson House” became the headquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society.

The Douglas County Historical Society is located at 1219 Nokomis St. in Alexandria. Office

hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided house tours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call (320) 762-0382 or visit www.dchsmn.org.

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AARON Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.

CHRISTINA Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82

AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd.

COWDRY Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd.

ANDREW Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 BLACKWELL Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: East side off Country Ln. BROPHY Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. BURGEN Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 CARLOS Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. CHIPPEWA Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12

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GRANTS Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94 HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes

CROOKED Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27

IDA Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip

DARLING Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

INDIAN Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.

DEVILS Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd.

IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64

FREEBORN Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96 GENEVA Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 GILBERT Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, northern, walleye Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd.

LATOKA Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LITTLE CHIPPEWA Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108

ALEXANDRIA area lakes LOBSTER Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 LONG Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. LOUISE Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 MAPLE Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 MARY Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 MILL Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 MILTONA Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, muskellunge, walleye Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8

MOON Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, walleye, bullhead, perch Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82

MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County) OSCAR Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. RACHEL Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 RED ROCK Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr. ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27

SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 27 and Smith Lake Rd.

STOWE Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88 UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23 VERMONT Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd. VICTORIA Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. WHISKEY Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58 WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end

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Come Worship With Us! LAKES AREA CHURCHES WELCOME YOU

Alexandria Alexandria Covenant

4005 Dakota St. Pastor: John LeVahn Sunday Worship: 8:00am Traditional Worship 9:30am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship Sunday School: 9:30am Children, Youth & Adults 320-763-5659 | www.alexandriacovenant.org

Alexandria United Methodist

2210 Sixth Ave. E. Pastor: Gary Taylor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Coffee & Fellowship 9:00am www.alexumc.org

Berea Lutheran Brethren Church

1605 Sixth Ave. E. Pastor: Steve Walswick Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion first & third Sunday of month www.welcometoberea.org

Bethesda Lutheran Church 1204 N. Nokomis NE Pastor: Jerry Lanes Saturday Worship: 5:00pm Sunday Worship: 9:30pm Holy Communion every Sunday 320-763-5164 | www.bethesdaalexandria.org

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

605 Douglas St. Executive Minister: Angie Larson Saturday: Relaxed Worship 6:00 pm Sunday: Traditional Worship 8:30 am Modern Worship 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Wednesday: Modern Worship 6:15 pm Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30 am KXRA - FM 99.3 320-763-5178

Emmanuel Episcopal

12th Ave. E. & Lake St. Rev. Tom Sinning Sunday Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday 320-763-3201 | www.alexmnepiscopal.org

First Congregational United Church of Christ

221 Seventh Ave. W. Pastor: Michael Fritz Sunday Worship: 10:00am Communion second Sunday of month Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: KXRA first Sunday of month 10:00am 320-763-3341 | www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com

First Lutheran Chuch (ELCA)

1655 18th Ave. E Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari vanWakeren & Ben Jacobson Wednesday Worship: 6:15pm Saturday Worship: 5:00pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:00am Sunday School: Call or visit our website for times Holy Communion & Sunday School: Please visit our website for times Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:00am KXRA 1490AM 320-762-2196 | www.firstlutheranalexandria.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran

2702 Hwy. 29 N Pastor: Tim Schiller Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion first & second Sunday of month 320-762-5152 | www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org

House of Prayer Church

3020 Rosewood Lane SE Pastor: Lynndene Way Sunday Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:30am Communion first & third Sunday of month 320-762-0828 | www.hopci.com

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Lake Community Church 490 Voyager Drive Pastor: Jon Ewton Assoc. Pastor: Paul Peterson Minister of Women: Melody Warren NextGen Pastor: Cory Shreve Sunday Worship: 9:00am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:30am Youth: Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm 320-762-5424 | www.lakecommunity.org

Living Word Lutheran Church (LCMC)

1722 16th Ave E. Pastor: Nate Hanson Sunday Worship: 9:00am Bible Studies, Men’s, WOW/Women of the Word, Adult, Youth Catechism/Confirmation visit our website at www.livingwordalexmn.org

New Testament Church 2505 Hwy 29 North Pastors: Peter Reishus & Mike Loween 1st Movement: 9:30am – 10:15am 2nd Movement: 10:30am – 11:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Wednesday Family Service: 6:30pm 320-762-2444

Shalom Lutheran (ELCA)

681 Voyager Dr. Pastor: David Fleener Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Communion every Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am 320-762-8641 www.shalomlutheran.org

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 420 Irving Street Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday 320-763-5781 | www.stmaryalexandria.org

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (WELS)

718 Victoria Drive Pastor: Michael Neumann Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School & Bible Class: 10:30 am Communion first and third Sunday of the month 320-762-1644 | www.stpaulalex.com

Zion Lutheran (LCMS)

Third Ave. E. & Lake Street Pastor: Paul Dare Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Sunday School: 9:25am Holy Communion 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:45am second & fourth Sundays.

Praise worship 8:00am second Sunday of month and 10:45am third Sunday of month 320-763-4842 | www.zionalex.org

Other Areas St. Luke’s, Garfield (LCMC)

201 Ida Street, Garfield Pastors: David Gran & Susan J. Davidson David Wallin, Visitation Pastor Worship: 8:30 & 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship, Sunday School, high school & adult Bible Study 9:45 am Communion second and last Sunday of the month 320-834-2285 | www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org

St. John’s Lutheran Church

101 State Street, Garfield Pastor: Jeff Ross Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:15 am Communion second and fourth Sunday of the month

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St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Brandon Sept. - Nov. Sunday Worship: 8:30am Dec. - Feb. Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

Seven Dolors Catholic Church Millerville Sept. - Nov. Saturday Worship: 4:00pm Dec. - Feb. Sunday Worship: 8:30am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Urbank Sept. - Nov. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Dec. - Feb. Saturday Worship: 4:00pm

St. Williams

Parkers Prairie Sept. - Nov. Saturday Worship: 7:30pm Dec. - Feb. Sunday Worship: 10:30am

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Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo and kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore Street and 15th Ave. W in Alexandria.

Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of County Rd. 82 off Knut Street in Alexandria.

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East, turn north on Birch Avenue, go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.).

Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Avenue West in Alexandria.

Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria.

Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Avenue.

East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.

Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Avenue in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East to Birch Avenue , turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Avenue.)

Osagi Park is on Lake St. in Osakis. It features picnic tables and shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area).

Pooch Playland is a dog park with a fenced-in area located at the south end of Victor Street in Alexandria.

Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Avenue East.

COUNTY PARKS

Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on County Rd. 108. It features picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms, showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites.

Curt Felt Memorial Park is north of Alexandria off County Rd. 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms, horseshoe courts and a softball field.

Lake Brophy Park, located on the north side of Lake Brophy, is the newest addition to the county’s park system. Take County Road 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. Currently, the park is mostly undeveloped but includes a parking area, portable restroom, dock and fire ring. It also includes natural surface trails for walking, biking, and running, as well as access to the Central Lakes Trail.

Lake Brophy Wayside Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of County Rds. 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy.

Kensington Rune Stone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays.

Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to County Rd. 5 and go east five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, and interpretive, hiking and cross country ski trails.

STATE PARK

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($7/day, $35/ year). The park features hiking, snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/paddleboat rentals, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area and fishouse rental.

Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Avenue West in Alexandria.

Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 North to Manor Drive and go two blocks to the right on Springdale.

Martin’s Hope Park is on Second Avenue across the street from Big Ole Central Park.

Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria.

Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Avenue. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Avenue and left on Oak Knoll Drive.

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OPEN BOWLING EVERY DAY! Great fun for the whole family!

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ALEXANDRIA area events calendar NOVEMBER 2019 Sunday, Nov. 17 2-3:30 p.m. Doug Tatge & Friends, Gospel Sing, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Saturday, Nov. 23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arabella Marketplace, Arabella Manor 1810 & 1812 Darling Ave. E., Alexandria Sunday, Nov. 24 2-4 p.m. Gary Gylsen & North Country Band - Dance, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Friday, Nov. 29 3-6 p.m. Christmas at the Fort and Lighting Ceremony, Runestone Museum, Alexandria Nov. 29-30 A Hometown Christmas Experience, downtown Alexandria DECEMBER 2019 Dec. 1-24 A Hometown Christmas Experience, downtown Alexandria Sunday, Dec. 1 2-3:30 p.m. Schjei Country, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Thursday, Dec. 5 7:30 p.m. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Dec. 6 7:30 p.m. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Dec. 7 7:30 p.m. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Dec. 8 2-3:30 p.m. Tatge & Cochran Sound Idea, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Friday, Dec. 13 7 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life? and He Remembers it Well,”

by Miltona playwright Kevin Lee, and “Gildersleeves: The Christmas Show,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Dec. 15 2 p.m. Christmas Service and Hymn Sing, Spruce Hill Church in Spruce Hill 2-3:30 p.m. Tim & Kathy Ray Scenes & Songs, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Friday, Dec. 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 7:30-10 p.m. “Seven Santas,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Dec. 21 9-11 a.m. Runestone Museum Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser at Grand Arbor, Alexandria 7:30-10 p.m. “Seven Santas,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria

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Sunday, Apr. 19 2 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Thursday, Apr. 23 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Apr. 24 JANUARY 2020 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Friday, Jan. 31 Alexandria 7:30 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Saturday, Apr. 25 Andria Theatre, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria FEBRUARY 2020 Sunday, Apr. 26 Saturday, Feb. 1 7:30 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” 2 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Feb. 2 MAY 2020 2 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Friday, May 15 Andria Theatre, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. “The Lion in Winter,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Feb. 7 Saturday, May 16 7:30 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” 7:30 p.m. “The Lion in Winter,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, May 17 Saturday, Feb. 8 2 p.m. “The Lion in Winter,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Feb. 9 ONGOING EVENTS 2 p.m. “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” BLIZZARD HOCKEY: Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Dec. 22 2-4 p.m. Katy’s Swing Band Benefit at Andria, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St. Friday, Dec. 27 7 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria

MARCH 2020 Thursday, Mar. 5 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Mar. 6 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Mar. 7 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Mar. 8 2 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Thursday, Mar. 12 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Mar. 13 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Mar. 14 7:30 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Sunday, Mar. 15 2 p.m. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria APRIL 2020 Thursday, Apr. 16 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Friday, Apr. 17 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Apr. 18 7:30 p.m. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Andria Theatre, Alexandria

September-March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS: First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS: First Friday of each month March-Dec., 7 to 9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com LIVE MUSIC: Year round Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays, 1 p.m.

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OPEN 6AM - MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com Corner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria Only store in town that is LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.