Guide to Douglas County 2017

2017 Guide to

DOUGLAS COUNTY MN

•Government •Area history

•Churches •Events

•Parks •Attractions

•Shopping •Restaurants

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he Guide to Douglas County, published by the Echo Press, is a comprehensive guide to living in Douglas County.

This publication includes up-to-date information about the Lakes Area that residents may find useful, including names and telephone numbers for township, city, county, state and federal government contact persons.

It also contains lists of area schools, parks, churches, service clubs and organizations, as well as a calendar of local events and area maps.

Whether you are a newcomer looking for an introduction to the area or have lived here for many years, The Guide to Douglas County will provide useful community information to keep at your fingertips throughout the year.

Jody Hanson Publisher

Jeff Beach 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3133 www.echopress.com

Editor

Jessica Sly

Content Coordinator

Sara Slaby Creative Design

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Phone Numbers &  Websites..................................... 5 Welcome................................................................... 6 Calendar of Events.................................................... 8 History of Douglas County....................................... 11 Towns.......................................................................12 Osakis Area............................................................. 49 Resources Library...........................................................14

News Media....................................................16

Medical Services............................................17

Senior Housing Options................................ 30

Homeowner Helpers..................................... 62 Government

State &  Federal..............................................18 County.......................................................... 20 City................................................................ 22 Township...................................................... 26 Attractions

Downtown Alexandria...................................14 Attractions.................................................... 28

Central Lakes Trail....................................... 29 Entertainment.............................................. 32

Golf Courses.................................................. 58 Lakes............................................................. 60 Beaches......................................................... 63 Parks............................................................. 64

Dining Guide................................................. 66 Schools.................................................................... 32 Churches................................................................. 43 Organizations......................................................... 48

PHONE & WEB Important Phone Numbers

EMERGENCY........................................................................................................ 911 Law enforcement (non-emergency) Alexandria Police ................................................................ (320) 763-6631 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office..................................... (320) 762-8151 Osakis Police ....................................................................... (320) 859-2550 MN State Patrol......................................................................(651) 201-7100 Fire departments – IF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.

Non-emergency: Alexandria.............................................................................. (320) 763-6488 Brandon....................................................................................(320) 524-2220 Carlos........................................................................................(320) 852-7255 Evansville................................................................................ (320) 834-4995 Forada...................................................................................... (320) 762-0300 Garfield.................................................................................... (320) 834-2238 Kensington............................................................................. (320) 965-2500 Leaf Valley.............................................................................. (320) 834-2540 Millerville ................................................................................(320) 876-2295 Miltona........................................................................................(218) 943-1501 Osakis....................................................................................... (320) 859-2150 Douglas County Hospital......................................................... (320) 762-1511 Minnesota Road Conditions.......................................................................... 511 National Suicide Prevention................................1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Poison Control Center.............................................................1-800-222-1222

State/Federal Websites

Minnesota DNR............................................................. www.dnr.state.mn.us Minnesota road conditions...................................................www.511mn.org National Weather Service................................................www.weather.gov

Local Websites

Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission.www.livingalexarea.org Alexandria city...................................................................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality, CVB......................................www.explorealex.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce................ www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria Police Department............................................www.alexandriapolice.com Alexandria Township...........................................................www.alexandriatownship.org Brandon city............................................................................................www.brandonmn.com Brandon Township...................................................................www.brandontownship.org Carlos city..................................................................................................www.cityofcarlos.com Carlos Township..............................................................................www.carlostownship.org Douglas County................................................................................... www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Historical Society........................................................www.dchsmn.org Douglas County Hospital....................................................................www.dchospital.com Douglas County Library..................................................www.douglascountylibrary.org Echo Press Newspaper........................................................................www.echopress.com Evansville city...................................................................................... www.evansvillemn.com Garfield city................................................................................................ www.garfieldmn.com Ida Township..........................................................................................www.idatownship.com Kensington city................................................................................ www.kensingtonmn.com LaGrand Township...................................................................www.lagrandtownship.com Lake Osakis Resort Association ..............................................www.lakeosakismn.com Miltona city...........................................................................................................www.miltona.org Miltona Township........................................................................ www.miltonatownship.org Osakis city................................................................................................www.cityofosakis.com Osakis Review Newspaper................................................... www.theosakisreview.com State of Minnesota............................................................... www.state.mn.us United States government ...................................................... www.usa.gov

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WELCOME

‘Easy To Get To … Hard To Leave’

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hether you live here yearround or just a few months out of the year, whether you vacation here regularly or are just passing through, we welcome you to experience and enjoy our many beautiful lakes, our historic must-see sites and landmarks, our numerous specialty and antique shops, our fine eating establishments that offer something for everyone, our rolling golf courses and our quality theater, music and arts offerings.

Tara Bitzan

Chamber Director

Dave Kent

Chamber President

The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is located at 206 Broadway near Big Ole, the iconic statue that stands entry over our community.

If you live here or are visiting here, we welcome you to stop in and see us any time. We would be happy to provide you with abundant information on the local businesses, attractions, and people that make this place “easy to get to, and hard to leave!

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The Alexandria Lakes Area is the perfect place to “live, work, play and prosper.”

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DOUGLAS COUNTY

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE Douglas County Veterans Service Office is mandated by the MN Statutes. We are employed by Douglas County and funded by county property taxes.

Our office is responsible for counseling and advising veterans and their dependents about the benefits that are available from the US and MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs. We assist clients with gathering the information needed to apply for benefits and assist veterans or their dependents with the application.

OUR GOAL

TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY

VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

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BENEFITS AVAILABLE •MEDICAL CARE at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers to include the Max Beilke Outpatient Clinic in Alexandria.

•COMPENSATION for disabilities related to active duty.

•PENSION for war time veterans who meet income and net worth SANDY RAU ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & JOSH BRUMMOND VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER guidelines.

•DEATH BENEFITS to include burial at the National and State Veterans Cemeteries.

•VA LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS •VA HOME LOAN ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES •EDUCATION PROGRAMS •ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS from the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs, which can include dental, optical, hearing aids, living costs on a short term basis & assistance with rent, mortgage or utilities from the MN Assistance Council for veterans.

•TRANSPORTATION: We can assist veterans in getting to their medical appointments at the St. Cloud, Minneapolis and Fargo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. We also do referrals to other agencies. Our goal is to maximize benefits for veterans and their dependents.

DOUGLAS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE 806 Fillmore St (South of the Library) | Alexandria Contact us joshb@co.douglas.mn.us

sandyr@co.douglas.mn.us PHONE: 762-3883

1-888-LinkVet www.co.douglas.mn.us/Veterans.htm

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL

Vikingland Band Fe

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Car Show

Art in the Park

1-2 – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Boat and Rec. Show at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com.

1 – 7:30 p.m. Community Education Performing Arts series presents Dueling Guitars; (320) 762-3310, www.alexandria.k12. mn.us.

8-9 – 10 a.m. Freedom First Riders at RCC, Alexandria.

9 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raku Pottery Experience at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery. com.

9 – 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Children of All Ages at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www.centrallakessymphony.org.

14 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theatre at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

19 – Noon to 1 p.m. Inclusion Network TED Talk on Workplace Culture at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

20 – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Taste of Douglas County at Holiday Inn, Alexandria; (320) 460-7911.

21 – 4:30 to 7 p.m. St. Luke’s annual Fish Fry for Missions in Garfield.

21-22 – 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “Romeo and Juliet” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

22 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Someplace Safe tea at Living Word Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-1995.

22 – 7 to 10 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner “Murder at the Abbey” at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www. carloscreekwinery.com.

23 – 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “Romeo & Juliet” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

25 – 7 to 9 p.m. Jose Cole Circus at RCC, Alexandria.

28-29 – 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “Romeo & Juliet” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

29 – Bootleggers Bash at The Barn, Holiday Inn, Alexandria; (320) 762-0382, www. dchsmn.org.

30 – 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “Romeo and Juliet” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

30 – 3 to 7 p.m. Tuxedo Junction at Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood; www.lakesideballroom.org, (320) 762-6432.

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6 – 7 a.m. Chain of Lakes Sprint Triathlon; www.pickleevents.com.

6 – 10 a.m. Briggs Motley Arts and Crafts Show at RCC, Alexandria.

6 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids’ Day at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com.

6 – 4:24 p.m. to 7 p.m. Theatre L’Homme Dieu annual Run for the Roses at Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Alexandria; (320) 8463150, www.tlhd.org.

6 – 6:45 p.m. Viking Speedway Season Opener; www.vikingspeedway.net.

7 – 10 a.m. Walk MS at Voyager Elementary School, Alexandria; www.walkmnm.nationalmssociety.org.

8 – 7:30 to 9 p.m. All-District Orchestra Concert at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center.

10 – ATCC Graduation at RCC, Alexandria.

12 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theatre at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

12 – 7 to 9 p.m. Alexandria Area High School Improv Show at Discovery Middle School auditorium, Alexandria.

13 – 7:30 p.m. Central Lakes Concert Association presents “Tribute to the King” at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www.concertassociation.net.

13 – Community Garage Sale at RCC, Alexandria.

14 – Minnesota Fishing opener.

15 – 7:30 to 9 p.m. Alexandria Area High School Pops Concert at AAHS Performing Arts Center.

20 – Love INC Garage Sale at RCC, Alexandria.

21 – 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Spring in Italy at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center.

24 – Noon to 7 p.m. Knute Nelson Foundation Golf Classic at Geneva Golf Course, Alexandria.

25-28 – Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Alexandria; www.downtownalexandria.com.

26-29 – Ole Oppe Fest at Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria.

27 – 6:45 p.m. OneMain Challenge Series, NMR Series, Mod Series at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net.

28 – 8 a.m. to noon: Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K Races at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

28 – 6:45 p.m. Diamond Buick Mod Series, NMR Late Model Series at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net.

JUNE

5 – 26th annual Duffers Delight Golf Tournament at Alexandria Golf Club 9 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theatre at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10 – 6:45 p.m. Florian Sprinzel Street Stock Special at Viking Speedway; www. vikingspeedway.net.

12 – 1 to 8 p.m. United Way Golf Classic at Geneva Golf Course, Alexandria; (320) 834-7800.

12-20 – State Trap Shooting Championship at Alexandria Shooting Park.

13-17 – 10 a.m. Theatre for Young Actors at Alexandria Area Arts Association; (320) 762-8300.

15 – 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale and Art Crawl, Downtown Alexandria; www. downtownalexandria.com.

17 – Kidz Biz Day at Viking Plaza; www. vikingplaza.com.

17-18 – 37th annual Lake Osakis Walleye Tournament; www.osakisminnesotalionswalleyetournament.com.

20-24 – 7:30 p.m. “Sweet Land: The Musical” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

23-24 – History Live! at Fort Alexandria; www.runestonemuseum.org.

23-24 – Lakes Area Endurance and half marathon; www.runthelakes.com.

24 – Awake the Lakes Ribfest at Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria; (320) 808-5038, www.awakethelakes.com.

25 – 1:30 to 4 p.m. Vikingland Band Festival, Downtown Alexandria.

25 – 2 p.m. “Sweet Land: The Musical” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

25 – Hare Scrambles: Dirt Bike Races at Andes Tower Hills, Kensington; (320) 808-9632.

27-July 1 – 7:30 p.m. “Rise Up, O Men” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

JULY

1 – 6:45 p.m. Second annual Viking Late Model Special at Viking Speedway; www. vikingspeedway.net.

2 – 2 p.m. “Rise Up, O Men” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

4 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition presents a Patriotic Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria.

4 – 7 to 11 p.m. Starstorm at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria.

4 – Osakis Fireworks at dusk.

7 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www. legacyofthelakes.org.

7 – Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria.

11-15 – 7:30 p.m. “The Gin Game” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

13 – 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale and Art Crawl, Downtown Alexandria; www. downtownalexandria.com.

14 – 5 p.m. Douglas County Relay for Life at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria.

14 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theatre at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

14 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens featuring Sonny Knight and the Lakers at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www. legacyofthelakes.org.

16 – 2 p.m. “The Gin Game” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

18-22 – 7:30 p.m. “Seedfolks” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

21 – 3 to 10 p.m. Broadway’s Party in the Street, Downtown Alexandria; www. downtownalexandria.com.

22 – 6:45 p.m. Fifth annual Mike Commerford Memorial Special at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net.

22 – 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Prairie Fire Theatre Performances at Discovery Middle School auditorium.

23 – 2 p.m. “Seedfolks” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

28 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens featuring Davina and the Vagabonds at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www. legacyofthelakes.org.

29 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art in the Park, Alexandria City Park.

29-30 – Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival; www.rosecitythreshing.org.

30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art in the Park, Alexandria City Park.

30-Aug. 5 – Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club.

AUGUST

1-4 – 7:30 p.m. “Million Dollar Quartet” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

3-5 – Crazy Days, Downtown Alexandria; www.downtownalexandria.com.

4 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens featuring Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www.legacyofthelakes. org.

4-6 – 7 p.m. “Shrek The Musical Jr.” at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300.

4-6 – Parkers Prairie 44th annual Fall Festival.

4-6 – Forada Days; www.foradadays. com.

5 – 6:45 p.m. Hall of Fame Night at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net.

Douglas County Fair 6 – 2 p.m. “Million Dollar Quartet” at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria.

11-13 – 7 p.m. “Shrek The Musical Jr.” at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300.

11 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theater at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

11 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens featuring Joyann Parker at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www.legacyofthelakes. org.

12 – 6:45 p.m. Third annual Fallen Linemen Memorial Modified Special at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net.

12-13 – Alex Knife and Firearms Show at RCC, Alexandria.

17-20 – Douglas County Fair; www. dcmnfair.com.

25 – 7 to 9 p.m. Music in the Gardens featuring Becky Barksdale at Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www.legacyofthelakes.org.

SEPTEMBER

2-3 – 6:45 p.m. Northern Metal Recycling Late Models and Diamond Buick GMC Mod Series at Viking Speedway; www. vikingspeedway.net.

8 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theater at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

9 – Moonshine Madness at Panther Distillery and Downtown Osakis.

12 – 3 p.m. Trap Tournament at Alex Shooting Park 15 – Noon to 7 p.m. Grape Stomp at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 8465443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

16 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grape Stomp at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

17 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grape Stomp at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 8465443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

19 – Strike Out Illiteracy at Garden Center, Alexandria.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 21-23 – Downtown Fall Festival, Downtown Alexandria; www.downtownalexandria.com.

26 – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. United Way Chili Cook-Off at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria.

OCTOBER

6-7 – 6:45 p.m. Shaw Trucking Viking Fall Classic at Viking Speedway; www. vikingspeedway.net.

13 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theater at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

21 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; www. carloscreekwinery.com.

31 – Downtown Trick or Treat, Alexandria; www.downtownalexandria.com.

NOVEMBER

2 – 4 to 8 p.m. 33rd annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Downtown Alexandria.

2-4 – Shoppers on the Hunt, Downtown Alexandria; www.downtownalexandria.com.

3-4 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 33rd annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Downtown Alexandria.

10 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theater at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

24 – 3 to 6 p.m. Christmas at the Fort and Lighting Ceremony at Runestone Museum, Alexandria; (320) 763-3160, www.runestonemuseum.org.

25 – Small Business Saturday, Downtown Alexandria.

30-Dec. 2 – A Hometown Christmas Experience, Downtown Alexandria.

DECEMBER

8 – 7 to 8 p.m. Live Radio Theater at Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria; www.lakesareatheatre.com.

Ongoing Events

Alexandria Farmers Market: Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to noon.

Thursdays, June 29-Oct. 26, 3 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 27-Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon.

Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria Blizzard Hockey: Sept.-March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com First Friday Concerts: First Friday of each month March-Dec., 7 to 9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com GoKart Racing: Fridays, May-Aug., 7 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria (320) 491-2618, www.runestonegokart.com Holmes City Farmers Market: Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, Holmes City Live music: Memorial to Labor Day weekend: Fridays, 2 p.m.

Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Sundays, 1 p.m.

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Moonshine Madness

Labor Day to Memorial Day: Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com Open Mic Nights: Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com Photography Workshops: First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com Red Willow Arts Coalition Summer Concert Series: Thursdays, May 25-Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria www.redwillowartscoalition.org Vikingland Corvette Club’s Sunday cruise and dinner: Sundays, May-Sept., 5 p.m.

All classic and muscle cars included on first Sunday of each month Alexandria Clinic parking lot www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com WISSOTA Car Racing: Saturdays, May-Aug., 6:45 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559, www.vikingspeedway.net

HISTORY

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he first settlements in Douglas County were established in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state.

The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found in area burial sites as being pre-Christ.

The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the area to Fort Abercrombie in North Dakota. In the summer of 1858, brothers Alexander and William Kinkead established a settlement along the shore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, and named the area “Alexandria.”

A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and Fort Abercrombie, and government troops cut a road from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line and increasing numbers of new settlers. In 1862, news arrived that the Sioux were forming war parties.

Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising was too powerful, however, and the settlements were abandoned.

A government land office was set up in Alexandria. With the signing of the Homestead Act by President Lincoln, a surge of European immigrants and Civil War veterans came. Within seven years, almost all tillable land was claimed.

In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria and, the next year, to Brandon and Evansville. Several cities in the county were started along the steam locomotive line, including Nelson and Garfield. Eventually, the Soo Line crossed the county, and more towns, including Kensington, Forada, Carlos and Miltona, popped up. The new rail line allowed tourists and sportsmen easy access to the area, and the wealth of fish and game made the area a popular vacation spot.

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Months later, the uprising settled down. Settlers returned to the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade in Alexandria for protection. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866, things had calmed and the soldiers left. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was named for Senator Steven Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic Party who helped with its establishment.

Brandon Village

Promoting the Alexandria Area as the ultimate destination to work, play and prosper!

Tara Bitzan Director

Kayla Wacholz Marketing

Marie Vatnsdal Membership

Jess Ptacek Visitor Center

Join the Chamber and let us serve you!

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AREA TOWNS Carlos

Carlos, population 501, is located about nine miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29. The city began to form in 1867 just after the Indian uprising. When the railroad was built in 1903, an area near the tracks was chosen as the official townsite. It was named after nearby Lake Carlos. The town was incorporated July 7, 1904.

Evansville

CARLOS pop. 501 Alexandria

Alexandria’s population of 13,340 swells in the summer months due to the large amount of tourism in the area. The city is located just a couple of hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94. The site of the 1858 settlement was established by William and Alexander Kinkead (for whom the city was named). An Army fort was built in 1862 after an Indian uprising, and afterward, growth was steady in the town.

The village of Alexandria was incorporated in 1877, and the first passenger train reached the settlement in 1878. The village became an official city in 1909.

Brandon

Brandon, population 496, is located about 15 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village, which was an early stagecoach stop, was originally called “Chippewa” and was located north of the current townsite. When the railroad was built through the area in 1879, the town re-formed alongside the tracks and was named after Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.

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Evansville, population 614, is located about 20 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village was platted in the fall of 1879, with the coming of the first railway train, and was incorporated in 1881. The village was named for the county’s first mail carrier, Evans, who carried mail on foot from Alexandria to Fort Abercrombie.

Forada

Forada, population 165, is eight miles south of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 4. The railway village was platted in July 1903 by Cyrus A. Campbell and incorporated April 6, 1905.

It was named for Campbell’s wife, Ada. Because there already was a city in Minnesota named Ada, he changed it to Forada (For Ada).

Garfield

Garfield, population 359, is located about seven miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The railway village was platted Feb. 17, 1882, and incorporated Sept. 9, 1905. The city was named in honor of President Garfield, who was shot and killed by an assassin just prior to the official naming of the railroad town.

Kensington

Kensington, population 298, is located 16 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27 and south on County Road 1. This railway village in Solem Township was platted by the Honorable William D. Washburn in 1887 and incorporated June 6, 1891. A railroad conductor with roots in England created a large garden that he named Kensington Gardens (an area west of London near Westminster is known as Kensington Palace). The area became a town, and the name was shortened to Kensington.

AREA TOWNS Millerville

Millerville, population 107, is located about 20 miles northwest of Alexandria on County Road 82 and north on County Road 7. Millerville was established as a township in 1867 and was named for a prominent German settler, John Miller, who lived in the area.

Miltona

Miltona, population 435, is located 14 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 14. Miltona was named for Lake Miltona, which had been named for Mrs. Florence Miltona Roadruck, who lived in the area.

Nelson

Nelson, population 184, is located about four miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. The city formed after the railroad was built through the area in 1875 and was incorporated in 1905. The city was named in honor of Senator Knute Nelson. The city was first called “Dent” in honor of an early settler.

Osakis

Osakis, population 1,757, is located about nine miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. The city was founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1881. The first passenger train arrived in 1878. The city of Osakis was named after the lake it borders. The lake’s name was most likely derived from “Oh-za-kees,” the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees” means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time.

Melby

Melby is 25 miles northwest of Alexandria in Lund Township. The first settlement was known as Melby Station and was located on either side of the Great Northern Railroad track and by 1889 was a flourishing community. Due to the dangers of the curving terrain and dangerous railroad crossings, the express office later moved just under a mile west. The businesses and residents soon followed, and Melby formed at that location.

KENSINGTON pop.298 Rose City

Rose City is 18 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township.

The township was organized in 1875. The community was named after the Rose Creamery, but there are conflicting stories as to how the creamery was named. Some say it was for families in the area with similar names. Others believe it was for the wild roses that grew in the area. At one time, the settlement had several businesses, but the population never did take off.

Spruce Center

Spruce Center is 15 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. In 1869, a man named Gordon built a dam on Spruce Creek and started a saw mill. Spruce Hill Village quickly grew around it, and by the mid-1880s, it was booming. Later, the Merickel Brothers built a larger dam and mill nearby and started Spruce Center. Spruce Hill Township was organized in 1875. Years later, the Spruce Hill dam went out. It was never replaced, and that village slowly died. Today, it is an historic county park.

UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES Belle River

Belle River is 11 miles northeast of Alexandria. Riverdale Township, named for the Long Prairie River, was established in 1870. The name was changed to Belle River Township. St. Nicholas Catholic Church was built in 1871, and a small settlement developed west of the church that became known as Belle River. The church burned in 1915, but in 1916, a new church was completed, serving as the center of the community to this day.

in nearby Otter Tail County. The village formed at a crossroads and at one time included a town hall, general store, feed mill and a large co-op creamery.

Holmes City

Holmes City is about seven miles southwest of Alexandria. The first settler in the area may have been a trapper/trader named Lewis, who had an Indian trading station in Moe Township. In 1858, three men purchased the trading post and moved it to the current site of Holmes City. Holmes City Township was established in 1866 and named after one of the men, Thomas Holmes of Pennsylvania. It was the third township formed in the county.

Leaf Valley

Leaf Valley is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria in Leaf Valley Township. The township was established in 1867. The name refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called the Leaf Mountains,

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DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY

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he mission of the Douglas County Library is to provide for the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.

The library seeks to promote knowledge, understanding, and wisdom by providing all residents with free access to a variety of materials and services.

The library offers more than 100,000 items as well as many other services: • Books for all ages • Newspapers • Audio books • DVDs • Downloadable e-books • Periodicals

Library Hours

Douglas County Library

Mon–Thurs: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

720 Fillmore, Alexandria, MN 56308 Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Email: library@douglascounty.lib.mn.us Saturday:10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Website: www.douglascountylibrary.org Main - 320-762-3014 | Children’s - 320-762-3013

• Book/CD sets • Telephone directories • Compact discs • Large print materials • Computer lab • Paperbacks

Services provided for minimal fees include: • Self-serve photocopies • Computer lab photocopies • Fax services • Large meeting room rental • Small conference room rental • Proctoring

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA

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ake a trip back through history when you visit downtown Alexandria.

The town and merchants who populate the downtown stores take pride in Alexandria’s legacy and are dedicated to making your visit memorable.

Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (ADMA) strives to strengthen the attractiveness of downtown for Alexandria shoppers, residents, visitors and business owners alike, while being recognized as a destination and a source of true value in the community.

From Third to Eighth Avenue, downtown Alexandria brims with history reaching back to the 1800s and is home to popular shopping destinations such as antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater.

ADMA is the largest retail organization in Alexandria.

Its focus is to leverage the individual resources of small businesses to promote downtown Alexandria with a unified intensity.

The group organizes projects and events that take place downtown, as well as pays special attention to the beauty and aesthetic appeal, which can include hanging the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners and seeing to benches and trash receptacles.

ADMA also purchases and maintains hanging flower baskets in the summer.

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ere’s a peek at some of the happenings that are planned in Historic Downtown Alexandria in the coming months:

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• Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale – May 25-29 • Wine, Ale and Art Crawl – June 15 • Wine, Ale and Art Crawl – July 13 • Party in the Street – July 21 • Crazy Days – August 3-5 • Wine, Ale and Art Crawl – Aug. 10

• Downtown Fall Festival – Sept. 21-23 • Downtown Trick or Treat – Oct. 31 • Shoppers on the Hunt – Nov. 2-4 • Small Business Saturday – Nov. 25 • Hometown Christmas Experience – Nov. 30 - Dec. 2

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NEWS MEDIA Radio Stations

Newspapers

Praise FM (Christian) KBHL: 103.9 FM P.O. Box 247 402 Pike Street East Osakis, MN 56360 1-800-658-2229 Website: www.praisefm.org Email: mail@praisefm.org KIKV 100.7 FM (Country) Cool 94.3 FM (Oldies) P.O. Box 1024 604 3rd Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 Office: (320) 762-2154 Studios: (320) 762-OLDIES, (320) 763-KIKV Websites: www.kikvradio.com, www.cool943.com Email: alexproduction@hbi.com, cool94.3@gctel.net KXRA AM (News/talk) 1490 AM & 100.3 FM KX92 FM (Classic rock) 92.3 FM Z99 FM (Pop/rock) 99.3 FM

The Echo Press, Lakeland Shopping Guide, Classy Canary P.O. Box 549, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 Echo Press: (320) 763-3133 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Lakeland Shopping Guide: (320) 762-8385 Website: www.echopress.com Email: echo@echopress.com

1312 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3131 Website: www.voiceofalexandria.com Email: thefolks@kxra.com

The Osakis Review P.O. Box 5, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 859-2143 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Website: www.theosakisreview.com Email: news@theosakisreview.com

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A Service of Douglas County Hospital 610 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5123 or 1-800-646-4220 www.alexclinic.com

Osakis Medical Clinic

A Service of Douglas County Hospital 811 3rd Avenue East, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-3038 or 1-800-989-3038 www.alexclinic.com

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists

A Service of Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East, Suite 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1144 or 1-800-762-1177 www.heartlandorthopedics.com

Sanford Health Broadway Clinic 1527 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0399 or 1-888-640-0399 www.sanfordhealth.org

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STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT State Representatives:

Governor:

Jeff Backer (R) - District 12A 593 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4929 Email: rep.jeff.backer@house.mn

U.S. Rep. - District 7:

Mary Franson (R) - District 8B 545 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-3201, 1-800-709-0796 Email: rep.mary.franson@house.mn

Mark Dayton (DFL) 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; 1-800-657-3717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 Email: mark.dayton@state.mn.us Website: www.mn.gov/governor

Collin Peterson (DFL) 324 3rd St. SW, Suite 4 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165; (320) 235-1061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov

Paul Anderson (R) - District 12B 369 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4317, 1-800-339-6071 Email: rep.paul.anderson@house.mn

U.S. Senators:

Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; 1-888-224-9043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov

State Senators:

Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) - District 8 3207 MN Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 297-8063 Email: sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn

Al Franken (DFL) 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5641 Website: franken.senate.gov

Torrey Westrom (R) - District 12 3201 MN Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-3826 Email: sen.torrey.westrom@senate.mn

Senate Information:

House Information:

(651) 296-0504; 1-888-234-1112 (toll free); 1-888-234-1216 (Greater MN TTY toll free)

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1:

District 4:

Keith Englund (320) 760-2476 16357 Co. Rd. 19 NW, Ashby, MN 56309

Charlie Meyer (320) 760-7662 PO Box 114 Alexandria, MN 56308

District 1 includes Lund, Evansville, Brandon, Moe, Millerville, Leaf Valley, Ida, Urness, Holmes City and Solem townships and the cities of Evansville, Brandon, Millerville, Garfield and Kensington.

District 4 includes Alexandria’s Ward 1, Precinct 2; Ward 2; and Alexandria Township.

District 2:

District 5:

District 2 includes LaGrand, Hudson and Lake Mary townships; the city of Forada; and Alexandria City Ward 1, Precinct 1 and Ward 5, Precinct 1.

District 5 includes Alexandria’s Ward 3, Ward 4 and Ward 5, Precinct 2.

James Stratton (320) 834-3728 5100 Centennial Dr., Alexandria, MN 56308

District 3:

Jerry Rapp (320) 766-2065 418 Minnesouri Rd., Alexandria, MN 56308 District 3 includes Miltona, Spruce Hill, Osakis, Orange, Carlos and Belle River townships and the cities of Osakis, Miltona, Nelson and Carlos.

Owen Miller (320) 763-7845 905 Melody Ln. Alexandria, MN 56308

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners meets in the courthouse on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS All phone numbers below are 320 area code.

Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson 762-2999 Assessor: A. Keith Albertsen 762-3884 Attorney: Chad Larson 762-3856 Auditor/Treasurer: Char Rosenow 762-3077

Douglas County Courthouse

Coordinator/Personnel: Heather Schlangen 762-3873 Corrections/ Probation Director: Brian Rubenstein 762-3889 Court Administration: Rhonda Bot 762-3033 Highway Department/ Public Works: Dave Robley 762-2229

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Parks Division: Brad Bonk 762-2966

Horizon Public Health: Sandy Tubbs 763-6018

Recorder: Dawn Crouse 762-3877

Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman 762-3849

Recycling: Nathan Reinbold 763-9340

Information Systems: Brent Birkeland 762-3040

Senior Citizens: Mary Krueger, Senior Liaison Outreach 762-3047

Lakes Area Recreation: Fritz Bukowski 762-2868

Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen 762-8151

Land and Resource Management: Dave Rush 762-3863

Social Services: Mike Woods 762-2302

Library: Jacob Odland 762-3014 Maintenance: Steve Ziemer 762-3097 Motor Vehicle/License Bureau: Angie Steele 762-3897

Solid Waste: Pete Olmscheid 763-9340 Surveyor: Patrick Veraguth 762-2999 U of M Extension: Ben Anderson 762-3890 Veteran Services: Josh Brummond 762-3883

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CITY GOVERNMENT ALEXANDRIA POP 13,340

EVANSVILLE POP 614

MILLERVILLE POP 107

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56326

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City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Administrator: Martin Schultz - (320) 759-3629 City council: Ward I - Virgil Batesole - (320) 763-3393 Ward II - Bob Kuhlman - (320) 491-1243 Ward III - Bobbie Osterberg - (320) 763-9073 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Todd Jensen - (320) 815-1751 Police chief: Rick Wyffels - (320) 763-6631 Fire chief: Jeff Karrow - (320) 763-6488 City attorney: Tom Jacobson - (320) 421-6447 Assessor: Reed Heidelberger - (320) 759-3628 Building Department - (320) 759-3644 Fire Hall (non-emergency): (320) 763-6488 City planner: Mike Weber - (320) 759-3626 Street department: (320) 763-3080 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes (320) 760-2928 Lakes Area Recreation - (320) 762-2868 Light and Power: (320) 763-6501 Alexandria Airport: (320) 762-2111 Economic Development Comm.: (320) 763-4545 Runestone Community Center: (320) 763-4466 Council meets at Alexandria City Hall 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

BRANDON POP 496 56315

City Hall phone: (320) 524-2260 or (320) 834-4567 Website: www.brandonmn.com Mayor: Doug Johnson - (320) 524-2469 Clerk/Treasurer: Debra Grommesh (320) 524-2260 City council: Brad Klossner Mary Lee Korkowski - (320) 834-5188 Doug Johnson - (320) 524-2469 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Roger Campbell- (320) 524-2457 Fire chief: Deidre Hubbard City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at city clerk’s office 1st Monday of each month.

CARLOS POP 501 56319

City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Website: www.cityofcarlos.com Mayor: Dan Plowman - (320) 219-8814 Clerk/Treasurer: John Rolf - (320) 852-3000 City council: Ronna Severson - (320) 852-0089 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Maria Doucette - (320) 298-6004 Todd Burgess - (320) 852-9949 Police chief: Ralph Bradley - (320) 852-7920 Fire chief: Jacob Steidl - (320) 224-7751 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361, Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at city offices, 109 1st St. W., 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

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City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 or (218) 948-2295 Website: www.evansvillemn.com Mayor: Terry Aasness - (218) 948-2254 Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Olson - (320) 834-4995 City council: Monica Olson - (218) 948-2805 Bobbie Batesole - (218) 948-2729 Darek Buse - (320) 524-2010 Chuck Stetteson - (320) 834-4655 Fire chief: Ben Hohman - (218) 770-7632 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 106 State St., 2nd Monday of each month.

FORADA POP 165 56308

Mayor: Robert Brittin - (320) 763-8884 Clerk/Treasurer: Jo Kluver - (320) 762-9772 City council: Ethan Hvezda - (320) 760-2019 Michaela Olson - (651) 283-2369 Bob Bordeaux Fire chief: Bob Steidl - (320) 762-0300 City attorney: Bill Leuthner - (320) 762-0259 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday following 1st Tuesday of each month.

GARFIELD POP 359 56332

City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Website: www.garfieldmn.com Mayor: John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Clerk/Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark (320) 834-2238 City council: Trent Ziegelman - (320) 760-7308 Ryan Holverson - (320) 766-4305 Troy Mills - (320) 639-5534 Jason Uhde - (320) 834-3933 Fire chief: Jed Tatro - (320) 834-2223 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Monday of each month.

KENSINGTON POP 298 56343

Website: www.kensingtonmn.com Mayor: Jim Schecker - (320) 965-6203 Clerk: Jennifer Kangas - (320) 965-2500 Treasurer: Pryce Score - (320) 965-2419 City council: Dale Rau - (320) 965-2293 Amy Eystad - (320) 965-6261 John Gran Fire chief: Joey Nessman - (320) 815-4437 City attorney: Thornton, Hegg, Reif, Dolan & Bowen - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month.

Mayor: Norbert Korkowski - (320) 876-2001 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Ryan Lehn - (320) 876-2785 Nick McFarlane - (320) 876-2026 Sharon Wagner - (320) 815-9608 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Dale Thoennes - (320) 815-4588 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Tuesday of each month.

MILTONA POP 435 56354

City Hall phone: (218) 943-1501 Website: www.miltona.org Mayor: Alan Betterman - (218) 943-5644 Clerk/Treasurer: Kevin Lee - (218) 943-1501 City council: Dave Carter - (218) 943-5199 Mickey Lint - (218) 943-4312 April Steidl - (218) 943-1501 Kim Thoennes Fire chief: Kyle Grinager - (218) 943-1501 City attorney: Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

NELSON POP 184 56355

City Hall phone: (320) 763-6347 Mayor: Gerald Gay Sr. - (320) 808-5432 Clerk: Shari Jerome - (320) 808-9650 City council: George Moon - (320) 762-0166 Duane Barrett Jr. - (320) 267-0895 Beverly Hansen - (320) 762-0481 Michael Erickson - (320) 304-0007 City attorney: Doug Hegg Jr. - (320) 759-2007 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

OSAKIS POP 1,757 56360

City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Website: www.cityofosakis.com Mayor: Keith Emerson - (320) 859-4584 Clerk/Treasurer: Angela Jacobson (320) 859-2150 City council: Jim Snyder - (320) 859-5309 Jerry Olson - (320) 859-2664 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Justin Dahlheimer Fire chief: Chad Matthews - (320) 808-9235 Police chief: Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-2550 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 14 Nokomis St. E., 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

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TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Alexandria Township

Holmes City Township

Alexandria Township office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Russell Niskanen - (320) 763-7630 Rod Eldevik - (320) 763-7566 Julie Feuling - (320) 266-5708 Jeff Oberg - (763) 229-4580 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 808-1441 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 763-7929 Meets at township office, 324 Broadway, 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 6 p.m.

Clerk/Treasurer: Terrance Cooper - (715) 781-5528 Supervisors: Gary Schuneman - (320) 283-5507 Darin Weisel - (320) 763-6600 David Fahlin - (320) 965-2394 Meets at Town Hall 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m.

Hudson Township

Clerk: Carol Hedlund - (320) 760-9752 Supervisors: Daniel New - (320) 763-4085 Jeff Tvrdik Ron Fenelon - (320) 763-4197 Treasurer: Cindy VanLuik - (320) 760-9492 Meets at Forada City Hall 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Belle River Township

Clerk: Denise Klein - (320) 852-7897 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Jeremy Fuller - (320) 852-760-3639 Robert Larson - (320) 852-7138 Treasurer: Jodi Niblett - (320) 852-7596 Meets at clerk’s home 1st Monday each month, 8 p.m. during daylight saving time, 7 p.m. the rest of the year.

Ida Township

Clerk/Treasurer: Barb Kilgore - (320) 491-6727 Supervisors: Daniel Diedrich - (320) 815-0299 Michael Steidl - (320) 846-0815 Jim Peterson - (320) 834-2035 Meets at Township Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 7:30 p.m.

Brandon Township

Clerk: Mike Cleary - (320) 524-2685 Supervisors: Gene Fynboh - (320) 834-4661 Kerby Lund - (320) 760-1186 Dennis Lund - (320) 834-2797 Kathy Zimmerman - (320) 834-3570 Meets at Community Center 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., except January and February when it meets 3rd Tuesday.

LaGrand Township

Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 491-9293 Supervisors: Gerhard Thoennes - (320) 763-4811 Richard Bromley - (320) 759-1160 Dick Miller - (320) 834-2863 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 Meets at Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 4:30 p.m.

Carlos Township

Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 852-7563 Dan Lehmkuhl - (320) 852-7481 Bill Krivanek - (320) 846-0668 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Meets at Carlos Elementary School 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month, 7 p.m.

Lake Mary Township

Clerk: Nichole Boyden - (320) 763-9289 Supervisors: Dean Radil - (320) 283-5541 James Schmidt - (320) 491-1349 Donna Hoeper - (320) 283-5567 Treasurer: Julie Freier - (320) 763-7078 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:30 p.m.

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TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Leaf Valley Township

Orange Township

Lund Township

Osakis Township

Millerville Township

Solem Township

Clerk: Pamela Cuperus - (218) 267-2533 Supervisors: Dale Diedrich - (218) 267-2243 Brent Ost - (218) 267-2942 Keith Schultz - (320) 834-4036 Treasurer: Barb Guenther - (218) 267-5741 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m.

Clerk: Jessica Anderson - (320) 760-7265 Supervisors: Shane Henrichs - (218) 948-2237 Shawn Englund - (218) 948-2779 Mike Stramer Treasurer: Renae Odens - (218) 948-2838 Meets at Township Hall 3rd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.

Clerk: Marilyn Bitzan - (320) 876-2123 Supervisors: Kenneth Kuhn - (320) 834-4874 Larry Carlson - (218) 948-2117 Steve Boesl - (218) 267-2909 Treasurer: Nancy Reitmeier - (320) 876-2112 Meets at Fire Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 8:30 p.m.

Miltona Township

Clerk: Tom Blank - (320) 852-7078 Supervisors: Jerome Haggenmiller - (218) 943-1841 Matt Kugler - (218) 943-5357 Steve Russell - (218) 943-5191 Treasurer: Michelle Potts - (320) 751-1854 Meets at Community Center 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m. Oct.-March and 8 p.m. April-Sept.

Moe Township

Clerk: Todd Egenes - (320) 834-3454 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 834-3446 Fred Krafthefer - (320) 886-5347 John Krafthefer - (320) 491-9003 Treasurer: Florence Chlian - (320) 834-2444 Meets at Town Hall, Pioneer Park, 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted or published.

Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 Ken Marthaler - (320) 766-2000 Treasurer: Newton Earl - (320) 859-2353 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 8 p.m.

Clerk/treasurer: Dawn McNeal - (320) 859-4698 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Bev Guyette - (320) 859-3323 Supervisors: Brian Niehoff - (320) 760-2293 Gene Rasmusen - (320) 808-1388 Howard Swenstad - (320) 859-2410 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m. During summer, it is 7:30 p.m.

Clerk: Marcy Holl - (320) 304-2561 Supervisors: Bruce Wohlforth - (320) 965-2655 Curt Hamen - (320) 965-2760 Zachary Johnson - (320) 424-0222 Treasurer: Kevin Holl - (320) 304-2561 Meets at Kensington Community Center 2nd Monday each month, Dec.-March 7 p.m., rest of year 8 p.m.

Spruce Hill Township

Clerk: Karen Kuhnau - (218) 943-5631 Supervisors: Lawrence L. Skoglund - (218) 943-1532 Terry Sather - (218) 943-2258 Brad Lusty - (218) 943-5851 Treasurer: Jesse Lusty Meets at Town Hall 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m., and at clerk’s house November through February.

Urness Township

Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 760-5393 Supervisors: John Plaster - (218) 948-2310 Brent Johnson - (218) 948-2175 Ryan Haseman - (218) 329-2424 Treasurer: Shirley Thompson - (320) 986-2191 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.

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One of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a Viking statue in Big Ole Central Park at the north end of Broadway. 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 Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was a 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue. Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April 1965 and transported to New York for the World’s Fair. He arrived in Alexandria in December 1965. Big Ole most recently underwent repairs and a new paint job, including new beard color, in 2016.

Brandon History Center

The Brandon History Center is located in the historic Brandon Auditorium, built in 1936. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display articles, pictures and memorabilia from Brandon, Millerville and the surrounding area for future generations.

It also assists in the preservation of the Historic Brandon Auditorium and other local historic sites. (320) 834-4505; www. brandonmn.com (click on history center link under organizations).

Douglas County Historical Society

The Douglas County Historical Society was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people. It is housed in the historic home of Knute Nelson. Nelson was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, served two terms in U.S. Congress, was the state’s first foreign-born governor and served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years. He died in 1923. In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1987 became the society’s headquarters. The society includes a research library, church, school, cemetery and family history records, microfilm of census records and area newspapers. It has slide shows of area towns, oral histories, photo collections, vintage clothing/uniform collection and more. (320) 762-0382; www. dchsmn.org.

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Evansville Historical Foundation

Legacy of the Lakes Museum

Kensington Runestone

Our Lady of the Hills

The Evansville Historical Foundation was founded by Alf Thompson with the purpose of preserving the history of Evansville and the surrounding community for current and future generations to enjoy.

The archives provide a wealth of information on the history of Evansville, as well as a wonderful resource for those interested in genealogical research. The foundation includes several buildings, including the Thompson house, Johanson house, country schoolhouse, log cabin, root cellar, pioneer church, prayer chapel, town hall and Johnson house. (218) 948-2010; www. evansvillemn.net.

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? You can view the controversial stone at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria. A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria.

Runestone Museum/ Fort Alexandria

The Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria are at 206 Broadway, Alexandria.

Along with the famed Kensington Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, a memorial/gun exhibit, wildlife exhibit and hands-on children’s area. Next to the museum stands Fort Alexandria, a nearly exact replica of a stockade built in 1862.

The fort includes a general store and post office, log cabin, church, country school, blacksmith shop, washhouse, smokehouse, a 40-foot Viking ship and farm equipment from years gone by. (320) 7633160; www.runestonemuseum.org.

The Legacy of the Lakes Museum in Alexandria was formed in 1995 by local residents as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on Minnesota lakes. The museum first opened in 2004, with a new building constructed in 2006. Its name was changed to Legacy of the Lakes in 2016 as it celebrated its 10th anniversary. The museum celebrates area lake traditions and legacies and is committed to their preservation for future generations. (320) 759-1114; www.minnesotalakesmaritimemuseum.org.

Our Lady of the Hills is a shrine of the Virgin Mary erected by a rural Millerville resident in response to answered prayers for healing. It overlooks the hill country near the border of Douglas and Otter Tail counties. The steel and cement statue stands 22 feet tall and weighs 4,500 pounds. It is located on Our Lady of the Hills Road northwest of Millerville.

Osakis Area Heritage Center

The Osakis Area Heritage Center’s mission is to discover, preserve and share the history of the Osakis area. Located in the Osakis Information Center, 11 East Main St., the center includes a research collection of family files, cemetery maps, town maps, county histories, photo files, scrapbooks, high school and charter school yearbooks, microfilm and print copies of the Osakis Review newspaper. (320) 8593777.

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The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County. The trail then moves on through Ashby in Grant County and into Otter Tail County where it passes through Dalton before ending in Fergus Falls.

The trail head and parking area in Alexandria is at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park.

Other trail heads are available in Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville.

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These trail heads include parking areas, portable restrooms and trailside shelters. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about 1.5 miles east of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make one of the longest paved bike trails in the state.

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ENTERTAINMENT Central Lakes Concert Association

The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) was formed in 1983 with the goal of offering an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public. The annual membership allows members to attend all concerts in Alexandria, as well as concerts presented by the Sauk Centre, Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena concert associations. Call (320) 491-6308 or visit www.centrallakesconcerts.com.

Red Willow Arts Coalition

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Alexandria Area Arts Association

The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) strives to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the performing arts by providing experiences that entertain, educate and enrich the community. The AAAA presents a variety of plays and concerts at its theater at 618 Broadway in Alexandria, as well as the annual two-day Art in the Park held at Alexandria City Park. For information, visit www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

Evansville Art Center

The Evansville Art Center is owned and operated by the Evansville Arts Coalition, a group of volunteers who enjoy the arts and appreciate how art enhances the quality of life in rural Minnesota.

The purpose is to plan and coordinate art events and activities that entertain, stimulate and engage people. For information, call (218) 948-2787 or visit www.evansvilleartcenter.com.

The Red Willow Arts Coalition was formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment events for the lakes area. The coalition offers “Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn” every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 305 Eighth Avenue West, Alexandria throughout the summer. The coalition is strictly made up of volunteers, and business sponsorships and freewill donations cover the performers’ fees, making all concerts free to the public. Visit www.redwillowartscoalition.org for more information.

Theatre L’Homme Dieu

For more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu has contributed to the vibrancy and allure of the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertaining theater. The 2016 season offers a variety of performances - there’s something for everyone! For information, call (320) 846-3150 or visit www.tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria.

SCHOOLS Alexandria Technical & Community College

1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221, 1-888-234-1222 President: Laura Urban, Ph.D. Website: www.alextech.edu Email: info@alextech.edu Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) is a comprehensive college offering a broad range of options that include Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), online programs, technical and transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Additionally, the college provides industry-specific training through its Customized Training Center.

The college’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its student success results. With many programs placing 100 percent of their graduates, ATCC has more than 98 percent placement of all graduates.

The college continues to have outstanding retention and graduation rates compared to national averages. Enhancing its academics, the college campus is known for its safe and welcoming environment, and the student housing adjacent to campus is a convenient highlight of the campus.

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Alexandria Public Schools - ISD #206

1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Superintendent: Julie Critz Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning: Rick Sansted Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us Email: jjohnson@alexandria.k12.mn.us Alexandria Area High School (320) 762-2142 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Discovery Middle School (320) 762-7900 Principal: Matt Aker Lincoln Elementary (320) 762-3320 Principal: Brendan Bogart Voyager Elementary (320) 762-3325 Principal: Dana Christenson Woodland Elementary (320) 762-3300 Principal: Darla Harstad

Garfield Elementary (320) 762-3350 Principal: Lisa Pikop Carlos Elementary (320) 852-7181 Principal: Lisa Pikop Miltona Science Magnet Elementary Principal: Lisa Pikop (877) 736-1419 Community Education (320) 762-3310 Director: Lynn Jenc Early Education Center (320) 762-3305 School board: Dean Anderson Dave Anderson Sandy Susag Angie Krebs Pam Carlson Bob Cunniff Alan Zeithamer

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The Alexandria Public Schools School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except in January and February when (due to federal holidays) meetings are the 4th Monday.

SCHOOLS Alexandria Area High School (9-12)

Alexandria Area High School (AAHS) is a modern education campus that offers an innovative learning program where every student is known. Its small, innovative learning communities – the Academies of Alexandria – are preparing students for college and career opportunities, while delivering a truly personalized learning experience tailored to every student. In addition to required core curriculum, students are provided with project-based, interdisciplinary learning that gives them “real world” experience and provides connections with local businesses and professionals. State-of-the-art learning labs such as the design/build, innovation garage, and culinary arts classrooms give students hands-on, relevant learning experiences.

With more than 170 academic course options, including the Early College program, AAHS is committed to offering a comprehensive approach to post-secondary success. This includes more opportunities to earn college credit than are available at any other high school, all while staying enrolled at AAHS and taking courses on the high school campus.

A one-to-one digital learning initiative has provided Chromebook laptops to all students at AAHS. Students at AAHS feel connected to their school and to each other.

That’s because 67 percent of students actively participate in any of the more than 50 extracurricular activities that are competitive, fun and inclusive.

AAHS is located at 4300 Pioneer Road SE in Alexandria.

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Discovery Middle School (6-8)

At Discovery Middle School (DMS), the students are engaged and ready to take on challenges. Teachers inspire them to think critically and become successful learners through rigorous coursework. Students take core courses in English, math, science and social studies and develop a passion for learning through real-world content and quality middle school practices. Students can also participate in extracurricular programming such as athletics, fine arts, math competitions, an engineering club, knowledge bowl and more.

DMS is committed to programming that allows students to explore potential interests, develop their strengths and take risks by participating in new learning experiences. Students can explore interests in courses such as family and consumer science, visual arts, music, health, foreign languages, physical education, computer technology, technology education and drama. Through a personalized approach to learning, teachers emphasize responsibilities and academic skills to prepare students for future opportunities.

DMS is located at 510 McKay Avenue N. in Alexandria.

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SCHOOLS Lincoln Elementary (K-5)

Woodland Elementary (K-5)

Lincoln prides itself on its family-friendly, student-centered atmosphere and works diligently to create a dynamic learning environment through preparation, training and embracing change. The school has implemented a balanced literacy framework in K-5 classrooms. Teachers are trained in best practice systems of mathematics assessment and intervention to support the Everyday Math curriculum. In an effort to address the whole learner through best practice, Lincoln supports students through strategic behavioral support planning embedded in problem-solving teams. Lincoln embraces the Code of Conduct and the standards of Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Fairness.

Woodland staff members are committed to providing world-class learning opportunities, embracing a personalized and responsive approach to meet student needs. Data is used on a consistent basis to drive decisions as they seek to continually improve. Teaching staff members are highly trained in the balanced literacy framework.

This style of teaching focuses on differentiating instruction to teach reading and writing. The Everyday Math curriculum combined with AVMR/SNAP supplies students with math skills that prepare them for real world math situations.

Lincoln Elementary is home to approximately 500 students in grades K-5. The staff works as a team to ensure students learn and grow. Staff members strive to achieve academic excellence by collaborating with families and are accountable as a team by monitoring the progress of all students.

Lincoln is located at 1120 Lark Street in Alexandria.

Voyager Elementary (K-5)

Voyager Elementary is on 17 acres and includes the William F. Banke memorial marsh, a wildlife area that offers students, parents and staff the opportunity to learn about nature. The building is unique in design and arrangement, with each grade level sharing a common atrium and multi-purpose hallway. Facilities include barrier-free access to the cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, computer labs, art room and playground. Each room is equipped with computers, presentation equipment and Smart Board technology. Voyager teachers value connecting with students, partnering with parents, and collaborating effectively to ensure learning.

Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. Its beautiful setting provides unique outdoor experiences such as the school garden, walking/snowshoeing the trails, using the outdoor classroom, and large open playground areas.

Classrooms are equipped with interactive boards and presentation systems. Woodland students have access to technology through a computer lab, iPads and, by the fall of 2017, a 1:1 ratio of Chromebooks in grades 2-5.

Multiple events throughout the year allow families an opportunity to be involved with their child’s school experience.

Woodland is located at 1410 S. McKay Avenue in Alexandria.

A balanced literacy model of reading and writing instruction is used that encourages personalized learning, while a rigorous Everyday Math curriculum is aligned with state standards. The Code of Conduct (respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and fairness) is reinforced with a positive behavioral support system.

Voyager is located at 203 Voyager Drive in Alexandria.

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SCHOOLS The schools feature up-to-date technology opportunities for students at all levels. Computers are available in each classroom and media center along with presentation systems that allow for interaction.

Special area teachers instruct in physical education, science, music, art and media/technology. Specialized programming is offered through Reading Intervention, Special Education, Title I, Leveled Literacy Intervention and classes for High Potential Learners.

Garfield Elementary staff members nurture students in an open, friendly atmosphere. The family atmosphere permeates the school and is supported by involved parents. Garfield provides many creative educational opportunities supported by experienced teachers.

Garfield was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013.

Miltona Science Magnet Elementary has an emphasis on the environment. Located on 12 acres of wooded hills and trails, a meadow and wetlands area, its motto is: “Branching out to create an appreciation of our environment.” Teachers integrate science into the curriculum and cross country skis, snowshoes, GPS devices and digital cameras are utilized. Miltona has been recognized as a Reward School five times and received the School of Excellence Validation in 2015.

Garfield Elementary

Garfield, Miltona, Carlos (GMC) Elementaries (K-5)

Garfield, Miltona Science Magnet and Carlos Elementary schools are K-5 schools that are part of Alexandria Public Schools. Staff at all three schools are committed to providing individualized, quality education.

Carlos Elementary School is a little school with a lot of heart! The staff is committed to providing a quality education for each student.

From the playground to field trips, students encounter journeys that give them memories to last a lifetime. A new updated playground was installed in 2015. Carlos has a child care program before and after school and a five-day-a-week preschool program. Carlos Elementary received the School of Excellence Validation in 2015.

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SCHOOLS Community Education Alexandria Public Schools Community Education was a Minnesota community pioneer, beginning one of the first Community Education programs in Minnesota in 1971, along with 15 other public school districts.

• Early Education • Youth Enrichment • Youth Service • Youth Development • Creating Learners Preschool • Compass, School-Age Child Care • Adult Enrichment • Adults with Disabilities • Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education • Volunteer Services • Performing Arts For information, call (320) 762-3310 or visit the office on the second floor of Woodland Elementary School, 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.

Early Education Center The following programs are offered at the Early Education Center: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Creating Learners • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Enrichment opportunities Young learners and their families have multiple opportunities to participate in various programs with a wide variety of services at the Early Education Center. Our unique space accommodates a variety of learning environments - flexible classrooms, indoor/ outdoor playgrounds and a nature trail.

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SCHOOLS Brandon-Evansville Public Schools District 2908

Website: www.b-e.k12.mn.us District Office Brandon-Evansville K-3 Brandon-Evansville High School 206 West 3rd Street, P.O. Box 185, Brandon, MN 56315 (320) 524-2263, (320) 834-4084, Fax: (320) 524-2228 Brandon-Evansville 4-5 Brandon-Evansville Middle School 123 2nd Ave., P.O. Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326 (218) 948-2241, (320) 834-484, Fax: (218) 948-2441 Superintendent/elementary principal: Dean Yocum High school principal/athletic director: Tom Trisko Dean of students: Trent Hintermeister School board: David Anderson, chairperson – (320) 834-4629 Tim Lauthen, vice chairperson – (320) 834-2364 Carol Juul, clerk – (320) 834-4569 Shane Englund, treasurer – (218) 948-2063 Randy Bettermann – (320) 834-4751; Kent Huisman – (218) 948-2428 Andy Siira – (320) 524-2766

Osakis District 213

500 East 1st Avenue, P.O. Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakis.k12.mn.us Interim Superintendent: Randy Bergquist 7-12 principal: Tim Roggenbuck Interim PreK-6 principal: Shad Schmidt School board: Monica Klimek – (320) 808-8885; Mike Collins – (320) 859-6845 Genny LeBrun – (320) 859-5098; Becky Hensley – (320) 859-5541; Greg Faber – (320) 859-5697; Tom Grundman – (320) 859-5474.

The Osakis School Board meets the 2nd Monday each month.

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SCHOOLS West Central Area District 2342 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-7300 Website: www.westcentralareaschools.net Superintendent: Chuck Cheney

WCA South Elementary: 31 North Central Ave., Kensington, MN 56343 (320) 965-7600 Principal: Natalie Prasch Dean of Students: Jon Moore WCA North Elementary: 411 1st Street S.E., Elbow Lake, MN 56531 (218) 685-7500 Principal: Natalie Prasch Dean of Students: Jon Moore WCA Secondary School: 301 Co. Rd. 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 Principal: Claire Vincent School board: Jill Beukens – (320) 986-2828; Charles Meidl – (320) 986-2645; Michelle Nessman – (320) 304-0988; Chad Biss – (218) 458-2276; Jeremiah Ulrich – (218) 685-4051; Terry Christenson – (218) 625-6252 The West Central Area School Board meets the 3rd Monday each month.

West Central Area Elementary

New Testament Christian School

2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: www.newtestamentchristianschool.org Principal/Administrator: Gidget Sprouls NTCS is committed to the mission of providing a Christ-centered, quality education. Educators work alongside families in helping their students pursue the life that the Lord has set before them, positively impacting their culture with Christian values and a biblical worldview. The goal at NTCS is to prepare each student for life in all areas: academically, spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially.

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SCHOOLS St. Mary’s Catholic School

St. Mary’s Catholic School

St. Agnes Catholic School

307 4th Ave. W., P.O. Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130 Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Principal: Pat Pospisil St. Agnes offers spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and the parish community. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting feelings of security and self worth, and by meeting individual needs.

We provide motivation and basic academic skills to foster lifelong learning, responsible decision making and creative thinking through a variety of learning experiences. We recognize we are created in God’s image and emphasize the gift of life by fostering an attitude of Christian concern for peace and justice. Our mission is to nurture students and their families through sharing Christ’s love while instilling academic excellence.

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421 Hawthorne, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5861 Website: www.smsa.stclouddiocese.org Principal: Troy Sladek St. Mary’s is a community of faith developed by parents, staff and students to provide an educational setting where each child can develop a strong sense of self-worth and positive attitude toward sharing and group associations. We commit to providing a positive atmosphere where Catholic Christian values are taught, modeled and practiced, giving each child the freedom and direction to develop his/her personal worth and uniqueness. Our curriculum responds to the needs of the total child: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical.

Zion Lutheran School

300 Lake St., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalexschool.org Principals: Muriel Stark and Rex Mindach Zion is a fully-accredited and licensed preschool through eighth grade program that offers quality, Christian-based education. We provide a well-rounded curriculum in core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical ed. and extracurriculars such as band, orchestra and sports. We deal with each child as an individual child of God, nurturing them to their full potential in spiritual, academic, physical and emotional growth. The school, church and home work together to teach Christian values/morals to prepare them as responsible members of society and God’s kingdom.

CHURCHES Alexandria

Assembly of God Living Waters - 1310 N. Nokomis Street NE

(320) 763-5224

Website: www.mylivingwaters.org

Pastor: Sam McKay

Baptist Cornerstone - 202 7th Avenue E.

(320) 762-1565 Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Email: Office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com

Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen

Grace - 1704 Hazel Hill Road

(320) 763-4393 Website: www.gracechurch-alexandria.com

Email: gracealx@embarqmail.com

Pastor: Craig Dahl Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic - 420 Irving Street

(320) 763-5781

Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org

Email: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org

Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld Charismatic New Testament - 2505 Highway 29 N.

(320) 762-2444 Website:www.ntcalexandria.org

Email: newtest@wisper-wireless.com

Pastors: Peter Reishus, Mike Loween

Christian Liferight Outreach - 1906 6th Avenue E.

(320) 759-3930

Website: www.liferightoutreach.org

Executive Director: Mark Foss The Point - 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE

(320) 266-3826 Website: facebook.com/thepointalexandria

Pastor: David Christman New Life Christian Church

1910 County Road 82 SE

(320) 763-7051

Website: www.your-newlife.com

Email: office@your-newlife.com

Pastors: John Taplin, Jeremy Schneider,

Blake Saathoff

Women’s Coordinator: Sue Ronning Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal - 602 12th Avenue E.

P.O. Box 231

(320) 763-3201

Website: www.alexmnepiscopal.org

Email: episcopal@centurylink.net

Deacon: Rev. Tom Sinning

Evangelical Alexandria Covenant - 4005 Dakota Street

(320) 763-5659

Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org

Email: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org

Senior pastor: John LeVahn

Executive pastor: Trinity Opp

Associate pastor of adult ministry:

Rollie Mossberg

Pastor of student ministry: Brian Farka Catalyst Covenant Common Ground Coffee House,

516 Hawthorne St.

(320) 759-1800

Email: jimblacksongs@icloud.com

Lead pastor: Jim Black Lake Community - 490 Voyager Drive

(320) 762-5424

Website: www.lakecommunity.org

Email: michelle@lakecommunity.org

Senior pastor: Ron Berget

Associate Pastor: Paul Peterson

Women’s and care ministries:

Melody Warren

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CHURCHES Full Gospel / Spirit Filled Church for the Harvest

1910 Aga Drive, Suite 280

(320) 759-1400

Website: harvestalexandria.com

Email: office@harvestalexandria.com

Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo

First Lutheran (ELCA) - 822 Douglas Street

(320) 762-2196

Website: www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Email: frstluth@firstlutheranalexandria.com

Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren,

Ben Jacobson

House of Prayer - 3020 Rosewood Lane SE

P.O. Box 903

(320) 762-0828

Website: www.hopci.com

Email: hopci@hopci.com

Pastor: Lynndene Way

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS)

2702 Hwy. 29 N.

(320) 762-5152

Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org

Email: shirley@goodshepherd-lcms.org

Pastor: Tim Schiller

Lutheran Berea Lutheran Brethren - 1405 6th Avenue E.

(320) 762-1092

Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org

Pastor: Steve Walswick

Living Word Lutheran (LCMC)

1722 16th Avenue E.

(320) 762-1997

Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org

E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net

Pastor: A.J. Kluver

Bethesda Lutheran - 1204 North Nokomis NE

(320) 763-5164

Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Email: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com

Pastor: Jerry Lanes Calvary Lutheran (ELCA) - 605 Douglas Street

(320) 763-5178

Website: www.calvaryalex.org

E-mail: office@calvaryalex.org

Pastors: Hans Dahl, Ben Hilding,

Alicia Hilding

Preschool: (320) 763-4099

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Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) - 681 Voyager Drive

(320) 762-8641

Website: www.shalomlutheran.org

Email: shalomlutheran@gctel.net

Pastor: Justin Fenger St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (WELS)

805 Rosewood Lane

(320) 762-1644

Website: www.stpaulalex.com

Pastor: Michael Neuman

Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) - 300 Lake Street

(320) 763-4842

Website: www.zionalex.org

Email: zionluth@zionalex.org

Senior pastor: David Hinz

Associate pastor: Geoffrey Gronewold Methodist United Methodist – 2210 6th Avenue East

(320) 763-4624

Website: www.alexumc.org

Pastor: Craig Haberman Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

1427 Lake Street Website:

www.lds.org or www.mormon.org Non Denominational Spirit Life Church

912 Highway 29 N.

(across from McDonald’s N.)

Office: (320) 219-6005

Website: www.spirit-life.org

Email: SpiritLifeChurch4Him@gmail.com

Pastor: Jeff Ferguson Seventh-day Adventist Lakes Area Seventh-day Adventist

201 13th Avenue West 763-5766

Website: www.alexandriasdachurch.org

Pastor: Bill Nixon

CHURCHES United Church of Christ First Congregational UCC - 221 7th Avenue W.

(320) 763-3341

Website: firstcongregationaluccalex.com

Email: firstcongoalexandria@gmail.com

Pastor: Scott Keehn

Belle River

St. Nicholas Catholic - (320) 852-7041

Website: www.stnicholasbelleriver.org

Pastor: Father David Petron

Parish secretary: Elizabeth Klimek

Email: stnickbelleriver@gmail.com

Brandon

Chippewa Lutheran

6655 County Road 7 Northwest,

(320) 834-4875

Email: chippewalutheran@gmail.com

Pastor: Todd Klemme Grace Lutheran - (320) 834-4873

Website: www.gracebrandon.org

Email: grace@gctel.com

Pastor: Dennis L. Preston West Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210

Website: www.moelutheranparish.org

Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com

Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772 St. Ann’s Catholic - (320) 834-5095

Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org

Email: stanns@gctel.com

Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst

St. Petri Lutheran - (Lutheran Congregations

in Mission for Christ) - (320) 219-6261

Email: pastor.st.petri@gmail.com

Website: www.stpetrilutheran.org

Pastor: Gary DeSha - (320) 237-7448

Carlos

Evansville

St. Luke’s - (Lutheran Congregations in

Mission for Christ)

(320) 834-2285

Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org

Email: stlukesgarfield@gctel.com

Pastors: David Gran, Sue Davidson

Christina Lake Lutheran - (218) 948-2218 Calvary Covenant - (218) 948-2230

Website: www.calvarycovenant.org

Email: calcov@gctel.com

Pastor: Kendall Churchill Faith Lutheran - (218) 948-2574, (320) 834-4589 Website: www.faithlutheranevansvillemn.org

Email: faithlc@gctel.com

Pastor: Dennis Preston

Faith Formation Ministry Associate:

Amanda Schneeberger Oscar Lake Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake

Email: clkrumrey@gmail.com

Pastor: Carol Olson

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East Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210

Website: www.moelutheranparish.org

Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com

Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772 St. John’s Lutheran (LC-MS)

(320) 834-2248

Email: stjohn@gctel.com

Pastor: Jeffrey Ross

Trinity Lutheran - (320) 852-7530

Email: trinitylutheran89@gmail.com

Vacancy pastor: Delton Stohs

Farwell

Garfield

Holmes City

Trinity Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake

Email: clkrumrey@gmail.com

Pastor: Carol Olson

Kensington

Covenant - (320) 965-2331

Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com

Pastor: David Wallin Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

19 Central Ave. N.

(320) 491-3245

Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com

Pastor: David Wallin

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CHURCHES First Lutheran - (320) 965-2549

Email: 1stluthe@runestone.net

Pastor: Janna Bader

Mount Calvary Lutheran - (218) 943-5251

Email: mtcalvarystpauls@arvig.net

Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern

St. Paul’s Lutheran - 3491 Co. Rd. 7 SW

(320) 304-1371

Email: petersoncello@juno.com

Pastor: Michael Peterson

St. Paul’s Lutheran - (218) 943-5251

Email: mtcalvarystpauls@arvig.net

Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern

Nelson

Leaf Valley

Ebenezer Lutheran - (320) 760-5328

Email: dwangland@gmail.com

Pastor: Dennis Angland

Millerville

Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic

(320) 876-2240

Website: www.catholicchurches-bmup.org

Email: sevendolors@gctel.net

Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst

Millerville Township

Trinity Lutheran - (218) 583-2825

Email: borchardted@arvig.net

Pastor: Ed Borchardt

Miltona

Faith Lutheran (ELCA) - 5500 County Rd. 14 NE

P.O. Box 123

(218) 943-2891

Pastor’s cell: (712) 449-0027

Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com

Email: faith310@midwestinfo.net

Pastor: John Riggle

Alexandria’s

First Presbyterian - 101 W. Oak Street.

(320) 859-4550

Website: www.osakispresbyterian.org

Email: osakispc@midwestinfo.net

Pastor: Randy Knuth Redeemer Lutheran - 418 3rd Ave. W.

(320) 859-2769

Email: walb3115@rea-alp.com

Pastor: James Walburg

Our Saviour’s Lutheran - (320) 762-0140

Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen

Salem Lutheran - (320) 859-3137

Pastor: Steve Hilde

Fahlun Lutheran - (320) 763-9500

Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen

Sauk Valley Lutheran - (320) 859-3727

Pastor: Steve Hilde

Osakis

Parkers Prairie

Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception

(320) 859-2390 Website: www.immaculateconceptionosakis.org

Email: iccosakis@arvig.net­­­­

Pastor: Father David Petron Elim Lutheran - (320) 859-4244

Email: elim141@arvig.net

Pastor: Lindell Quam Osakis Lutheran - (320) 859-2350

Website: www.osakislutheranelca.com

Email: olcsecretary@arvig.net

Pastor: Richard Fitzer

Esther Lutheran (ELCA) - (218) 338-2171

Website: www.estherlutheran.com

Email: esther@arvig.net

Pastor: Tom Kolden

Rose City

Rose City Evangelical Free - (218) 943-4241

Email: lpearson@midwestinfo.net

Pastor: Larry Pearson

Spruce Hill

Spruce Hill Church - Care of Douglas County

Historical Society

(320) 762-0382

Website: www.dchsmn.org

Email: historic@dchsmn.org

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ORGANIZATIONS All addresses are Alexandria unless otherwise noted.

All phone area codes are 320 unless otherwise noted.

Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org

763-7655

Alcoholics Anonymous and ALANON 1604 Jefferson Meeting line 1-866-423-2969 Greg (AA) 808-7566 Kathy (ALANON) 762-2012 Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Ann Hermes, Executive Director 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Alexandria Area Baseball Association Scot Snitker, president www.AABAbaseball.org Alexandria Area Community Foundation Barb Carlson 420-3679 1210 Broadway St. S, Suite 420, PMB 364, Alexandria www.communitygiving.org bcarlson@communitygiving.org Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission 324 Broadway, Suite 101 www.alexmn.org aaedc@alexmn.org

763-4545

Alexandria Area Hockey Association Brian Klimek, president 491-1592 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444 www.alexareachurches.org Alexandria Area Music Teacher’s Assn.

Annette Helder 834-4426 Alexandria Area Newcomers Jean Wilson, president alexandriaareanewcomers.com alexandriaareanewcomers@gmail.com

Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685 115 15th Ave. W. 763-5670 www.elks.org Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch farmmkt@rea-alp.com www.mfma.org

763-6893

Alexandria Festival of the Lakes 610 Fillmore St., Suite 6 www.alexfest.org 762-5666

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Alexandria Figure Skating Club P.O. Box 471 815-9727 www.alexandriafigureskating.org Alexandria Garden Club Marggy Quern, president 759-0847 Sharon Svihel, vice president 762-7962 Alexandria Gun Club David Bartlow 846-3673 alexandriagunclub@gmail.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Tara Bitzan, Exec. Dir. 763-3161 206 Broadway www.alexandriamn.org info@alexandriamn.org Alexandria Literacy Project Sylvia Galbraith 762-3312, ext. 4285 1601 Jefferson Street, Room 712 & 710 www.thealp.org Alexandria Opportunity Center Mike Burke, Exec. Dir. 762-2015 107 Donna Ave. www.alexandriaopportunitiescenter.com Alexandria Radio-Controlled Flyers Jim Zabel 834-2072 www.alexrcflyers.com Alexandria Rotary Club Laura Urban, president P.O. Box 1032 www.alexrotary.com

491-9651

Alexandria Senior Center Marcia Gae Schmitt, operations manager 762-2087 414 Hawthorne senior@rea-alp.com www.alexandriaseniorcenter.org

American Cancer Society Sherri Maanum 1-800-239-7028, ext. 307 www.cancer.org sherri.maanum@cancer.org Cancer information 1-800-227-2345 American Heart Association www.heart.org 1-877-242-4277 American Legion Auxiliary www.mnala.org 1-888-217-9598 American Legion Post #87 Rick Thompson (612) 382-3077 americanlegionalexandriapost87 @yahoo.com American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore, Exec. Dir. and Community Coordinator 251-7641 701 Broadway, Ste 101 763-3800 www.redcrossmn.org; Service to Armed Forces: 1-877-272-7337 Arc West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, Program Coordinator (218) 233-5949; 1-800-411-0124 www.arcwestcentral.org arcwcm@702com.net

Art in the Park (A function of AAAA) 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center 1114 Broadway, Ste. 5 762-1224 www.birthright.org Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council District Office (Alexandria) Patrick O’Brien (920) 419-8401 Service Center 1-877-293-5011 www.nlcbsa.org Brush and Palette Club Jana Tonsfeldt www.brushnpaletteclub.com

815-8384

Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488

Caregivers Support Group Mary Krueger

Alexandria Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. W., Ste 107 762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/alexandria

Catholic Charities www.ccstcloud.org 1-800-830-8254

Alexienne Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Pam Baker

808-1594

American Association of University Women Joan Larson

846-7061

762-3047

Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Greg Donhue, Board Chair 760-5515 Brad Lambrecht, Artistic Dir. 815-5168 1210 Broadway, Suite 240, MBN 105 www.centrallakessymphony.org Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken, President/Exec. Dir. 491-6308 P.O. Box 694 www.centrallakesconcerts.com

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May

Memorial Day Parade & Service

June

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July

4th of July Fireworks Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show Celebrity Auction Osakis City-Wide Garage Sales Parish Festival

www.gotlefse.com 221 Central Ave, Osakis Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Lions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament Osakis Festival Osakis Liquor Store Street Dance

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August

Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic 4 - 6 P.M.

September

Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Moonshine Madness

October

Community Halloween Party

November

Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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INSTITUTIONS

AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  ALEXANDRIA

Member advisors at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union will listen to your story and use their knowledge to recommend financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts; home, car, and credit card loans; and investment and estate planning advice, and more. Learn more at affinityplus. org or stop into the Alexandria branch at:

320-762-1391 418 3rd Ave. E., Suite 108

BLACKRIDGEBANK  ALEXANDRIA

With offices in Alexandria, Carlos & Miltona, BlackRidge BANK is truly your “Community Bank.” See us for all your personal and business needs.

Providing financial solutions, one relationship at a time.

320-763-7700 www.blackridgebank.com

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HOMETOWN COMMUNITY BANK  CYRUS AND FORADA

We have provided financial products and services to our friends and neighbors since 1901. We are proud of our “Hometown” heritage and are committed to providing the excellence in products and services that our customers have come to expect.

Cyrus: 100 East Main St. • 320-795-2562 Forada: 10635 Toby’s Avenue SE 320-763-7400 • www.hcbmn.com

MID MN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION  ALEXANDRIA

What sets us apart is that you, our member/owner, has a vested interest in our success. Any profits are returned to our membership as higher dividend rates, lower interest rates on loans, additional technology, and growth in services.

320-762-2686 • www.mmfcu.org 405 50th Ave. W, #106

GLENWOOD STATE BANK  ALEXANDRIA

Located at 2221 S Broadway Street, Glenwood State Bank is a locallyowned, family-owned, and family-operated full-service bank with additional real estate and insurance services. We care!

320-763-0200 www.glenwoodstate.com

1ST SECURITY EVANSVILLE

First Security Bank in Evansville, Minnesota is where customers come first.

We are a full-service bank, offering consumer and commercial products specializing in Ag banking and small business lending. Our product lines include savings accounts, checking accounts, multiple loan programs, e-statements, internet banking, bill pay and more.

218-948-2259 • 320-834-4659 www.firstsecuritybanks.com

NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK  ALEXANDRIA

Located at 803 N Nokomis NE, Neighborhood National Bank is an independent community bank offering customers personalized service and a complete line of banking and loan services.

We are The Bank That Feels Like Home!

320-763-8366 www.neighborhood.bank

VIKING BANK  ALEXANDRIA

New location located at 4277 Dakota Street, Alexandria, MN 56308.

We are locally owned and offer personal and business products, including: checking, savings, money market, CD’s and IRA’s, consumer loans, home mortgages and business loans. Invested in Your Journey.

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ORGANIZATIONS Central Lakes Music Club Karen Erickson

762-1713

Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway St., Ste. 8 Community Action Program (CAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. www.wcmca.org 1-800-492-4805

Community Education Alexandria Public Schools Lynn Jenc, Dir. 762-3310 Holly Mackedanz 762-3310, ext. 4272 1410 S. McKay Ave., Suite 201 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/ce Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 Sixth Ave. E 763-3177 mastermason.org/constellationlodge81 Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Randy Anderson, Chair 762-4746 rmanderson@bremer.com Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Jeff Linn, Trail Admin.

834-2033 www.douglasareatrails.com data@gctel.com

Douglas County Historical Society 1219 Nokomis St. 762-0382 www.dchsmn.org historic@dchsmn.org

Ducks Unlimited Inc. Kyle Momsen www.ducks.org kmomsen@ducks.org

Douglas County Hospital Education Dept.

111 17th Ave. East 762-6094 www.dchospital.com mcraig@dchospital.com

Eagles Club Monte Hinzmann, Manager 526 N. Nokomis

763-3063

Ecumen Bethany Community 1020 Lark St.

762-1567

Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk 762-6024 Douglas County Lakes Association Jan Beliveau, President 762-8494 www.dclamn.org Douglas County Library 720 Fillmore 762-3014 www.douglascountylibrary.org Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014 Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf Vicki Bump 760-4096 1205 Lake St. 762-8976 P.O. Box 1324 www.outreachfoodshelf.org Douglas County Public Works David Robley 526 Willow Dr. P.O. Box 398 www.co.douglas.mn.us

Douglas County 4-H Jodi Hintzen, 4-H Program Coordinator Jackie Kokett, 4-H Program Coordinator 720 Fillmore, Suite B090 762-3890 www.extension.umn.edu/county/douglas hintz010@umn.edu jkokett@umn.edu

Douglas County Republicans Jim Nelson

Douglas County Committee on Aging Mary Krueger 762-3047 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195

Douglas County Senior Office Mary Krueger 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195

Douglas County Democrats John Koll

Douglas County Social Services 809 Elm St., Ste 1186 762-2302 www.co.douglas.mn.us

309-4067

Douglas County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) Carla Bettin 762-1771 524 Willow Dr. www.dcdac.com Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 www.extension.umn.edu Douglas County Fair www.dcmnfair.com

762-3890

1-866-656-3247

Douglas County Farm Bureau Federation Vern Hedlin, President 763-4442 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4

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224-8208 762-3047

Douglas County Support Groups Mary Krueger 762-3047 Douglas County Veterans Service Office 806 Fillmore 762-3883 www.co.douglas.mn.us Downtown Merchants Association Andy Mellgren 762-1716 www.downtownalexandria.com amellgren@rea-alp.com Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Douglas County Sheriff Office 216 7th Ave. W 762-8151 www.co.douglas.mn.us

(952) 406-0511

Education Minnesota - Alexandria Russ Hinrichs, President

762-2142, ext. 4634 P.O. Box 9 www.educationminnesota.org Elder Network 420 12th Ave. E., Ste. 32 763-9084 www.alexandriaeldernetwork.com eldernet@embarqmail.com Epilepsy Foundation Lori Braegelmann, Coor.

203-9722 2229 Roosevelt Rd. 1-800-779-0777 St. Cloud, MN 56301 www.efmn.org Evansville Arts Center P.O. Box 68

218-948-2787

Explore Alexandria Tourism James Feist, Exec. Director 324 Broadway, Ste. 101; P.O. Box 1207 1-800-245-2539; 763-0102 www.ExploreAlex.com Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines

1-800-955-6032 www.girlscoutslp.org 421-3994 Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Sandy Thorson Todd Whiting

762-2022 766-2200

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Director 762-4255 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org Habitat for Humanity ReStore Bob Votz, Manager 759-1989 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org/content/ about-restore Head Start West Central MN Communities Action Valerie Arnquist, Dir. (218) 685-4486 www.wcmca.org/programs vala@wcmca.org

Our Doors Are Open.

We invite you to join us in celebrating God’s love.

Our doors are always open to those whose hearts are open to His word.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN Pastor Jerry Lanes

1204 N. Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN (320) 763-5164 • www.bethesdaalexandria.org bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com

Sunday Worship - 9:30am Saturday Worship - 5:00pm Sunday School - 10:45am (Sept. - May)

FIRST LUTHERAN

Pastors Greg Billberg, Ben Jacobson & Kari van Wakeren 822 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN (320) 762-2196 • www.firstlutheranalexandria.com

Saturday Worship - 5pm Sunday Worship - 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am KXRA 1490AM 9:45am

Wednesday Worship - 6:15 & Children’s Programming Outdoor Services (Memorial Day - Labor Day) 10:30 am at Lake Carlos State Park 11:00 am at City Park Sunday School (Sept.-May) Contact us for information

CALVARY LUTHERAN Pastors Hans Dahl, Ben Hilding, Alicia Hilding 605 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN • (320) 763-5178 www.calvaryalex.org

Worship Sat. 6pm Worship (Sept. - May) Sun. 8:30am & 10:45am Worship; 9:45am Sunday School and Fellowship Wed. 6pm Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am Sunday broadcast on KXRZ 99.3 FM Summer Worship (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Saturday: 6pm Worship Sunday: 8:30am Worship at Calvary Sunday: 10am Brunch at Luther Crest Sunday: 10:45am Calvary at the Lake (at Luther Crest on Lk Carlos)

SHALOM LUTHERAN Pastor Justin Fenger, Deacon Ruth Blom 681 Voyager Drive, Alexandria, MN (320) 762-8641 • www.shalomlutheran.org

Sunday Worship 8:30am (traditional/blended) • 10:45am (contemporary)

Wednesday Worship Advent, Lent, & Thanksgiving Eve • 6:30pm

Sunday School - 9:40am (Sept. - May)

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ORGANIZATIONS Hospice of Douglas County

763-6018 www.hospicedouglascounty.org Inclusion Network Shari Maloney www.inclusionnetwork.org Jaycees www.alexjaycees.com

Kiwanis Club - Golden K Marcia Gae Schmitt Kiwanis Club - Noon Katie Anderson Joyce Beck Sue Brede

762-4466

834-3030 808-5572 762-3103 808-3114 766-1063

Knute Nelson “Friends of Knute” Volunteers Judy Thielke, Life Enhancement Director 420 12th Ave. E 763-1162 www.knutenelson.org jthielke@knutenelson.org Lake Miltona Visitor Bureau www.visitlakemiltona.com Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. (218) 739-5780 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 1-800-262-2787 lrac4@lracgrants.org www.lrac4.org Lakes Area Quilters Jean Back

(612) 605-8127

Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Tam Bukowski 762-4415 www.aktionclub.org

Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada St. SW 759-2260 www.lakesareahumanesociety.org

Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888

Lakes Area Professional Child Care Assn. www.lapcca.org

Knights of Columbus 722 6th Ave. East

Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) Jennifer Wegner, Pres.

P.O. Box 214 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com info@lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com

762-5572

Lakes Area Recreation Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 720 Fillmore, Suite B020 www.lakesarearecreation.com LEARN - Home School Support Group Katie Olmscheid 224-1041 learnathomemn.com learnathomegroup@gmail.com Legal Services of NW Minnesota 426 Broadway 762-0663

1-800-450-2552 Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors P.O. Box 1371 www.lgfalexandria.com Lions Club (Evening) Bruce Berg

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Headquarters (612) 825-6831 mccl.org Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 763-4002

491-6243 marknohre@mndeerhunters.com

3 free checking accounts 3 business services

3 auto, motorcycle, and recreational vehicle loans

3 mortgage services

Experience the Credit Union Difference!

Stop in and discuss your financial needs today!

Alexandria | (320) 762-2686 | mmfcu.org | (Between Fleet Farm and Walmart)

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Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group Mary Krueger 762-3047

Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union provides smart financial services to fit your needs.

3 online & mobile banking

763-9930

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ORGANIZATIONS Model Railroad Club Larry Mathwig amramn115@gmail.com trainweb.org/amra larrymathwig@live.com

766-1559

Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter #38 Katie Campion, Pres.

293-7910 www.alexandriamuskies.com National Guard Armory 310 Broadway www.nationalguard.com

762-7817

New Horizons/Aftercare Jeri Dawson 491-5409 801 Broadway jeridawson@andersonfuneral.net Parkinson’s Support Group Val Trumm val.trumm@firstlutheran alexandria.com Pheasants Forever Dean Krebs

762-2196

763-4122

Planned Parenthood 1103 Broadway, Ste. 110 762-0766 www.plannedparenthood.org PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) West Central MN Communities Action Heather Molesworth, Dir. 762-4100 818 Elm Street www.wcmca.org/programs heatherm@wcmca.org Rainbow Rider Public Transit

1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com Red Hat Clubs Marcia Bolin

524-2174

Red Willow Arts Coalition Chuck Wencl, Program Dir.

762-8394

Region 4 South Adult Mental Health Consortium 335-5100 24/7 Mobile Adult & Children’s Crisis Team (701) 364-0431 www.r4sconversations.org Resorters Golf Tournament Jon Crouse 491-8910 www.alexandriagolfclub.com/Resorters jcrouse@pga.com Runestone Amateur Radio Club George Schouweiler 886-5346 www.w0alx.org Runestone Area Education District #61-6014 Carla Ptacek, Director 763-5559 1204 34th Ave. W www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict. weebly.com Runestone Community Center Rod Lorenz City Hall - 704 Broadway rodl@rea-alp.com www.arcceventcenter.com

Runestone Go Kart Association Justin Nieland 491-9249 nielandmotorsports@gmail.com www.runestonegokart.com Runestone Lions Fred Lamco

759-2225

Runestone Museum 206 Broadway www.runestonemuseum.org bigole@rea-alp.com

763-3160

Runestone Regional Learning Center Carla Ptacek, Principal 762-0627 Amanda Johnson, Coordinator 700 Northside Drive NE www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict .weebly.com

www.abcautobrokers.com GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL. We have several credit sources available

304 Irving St. Alexandria, Mn (across from Goodwill)

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Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org (218) 739-9692 Senior Companion Program Mary Krueger

762-2974

Sertoma Club Chris Pinatiello 760-3675 chrispinatiello@edinarealty.com Sheriff’s Posse Law Enforcement Center 216 7th Ave. W

762-8151

Someplace Safe 700 Cedar St., Suite 237 www.someplacesafe.info

762-1995

Sons of Norway - Runic Vennskap Lodge #530 Judy Burkey, Pres.

760-0387 Special Olympics - Area 4 Leah Wolkow, Program Manager www.specialolympicsminnesota.org leah.wolkow@somn.org Support Groups/Health Care www.alexclinic.com www.dchospital.com Theatre L’Homme Dieu 1875 County Rd. 120 NE P.O. Box 1086 www.tlhd.org

763-5123 762-1511 846-3150

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jennifer Jabas, Exec.Director 834-7800 503 Hawthorne St., P.O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 3rd Ave. E 763-9221 www.alexandriavfw.org

ORGANIZATIONS

Mark E. Lee

Viking Speedway 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net Viking Sportsmen Steve Henry www.vikingsportsmen.org vikingsportsmen@gmail.com

EXCAVATING & ASPHALT PAVING

815-9606

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Vikingland Band Festival Greg DeGier 491-9268 Rhonda Blaser 760-6787 www.vikinglandbandfestival.com

Vikingland Builders Association 509 E 22nd Ave, #103 763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com info@vikinglandbuilders.com

Since 1984

Vikingland Community Support 700 Cedar St., Ste. 144 763-6261 Vikingland Corvette Club Rick Schoenrock 760-8301 www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com vikingvettes@gmail.com Village Family Service Center 4133 Iowa St., Ste. 105 www.thevillagefamily.org

846-3637 Cell# 304-3247

Waska Riders Saddle Club www.waskariders.org

Women’s Club Kathryn LeBrasseur

EXCAVATING 763-3394

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ASPHALT PAVING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RE-WORK • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS • COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS • STREET & HIGHWAY PAVING • TENNIS COURTS • ASPHALT REPAIR • ASPHALT MAINTENANCE • ASPHALT REMOVAL • RESURFACING • PATCHING • CRACK FILLING • STRIPING • SWEEPING

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GOLF

18 Hole Golf Course – Par 72 Pro-Shop with Rentals • Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun After 3 pm Specials Full Menu & Bar • Driving Range & Practice Green Open to the Public • ATM and WIFI Available PGA Member on Staff Located 9 miles North of Alexandria on Hwy 29. Left on County Rd 5 – ¼ mile.

3868 County Road 5 NE, Alexandria MN 56308

• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Par 72 • 6,563 Yards • Overlooking Beautiful Lake Minnewaska! • Full Service Bar

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call for Group Rates FREE DRIVING RANGE WITH PAID GREEN FEES

Call Ahead for Tee Times (320) 852-7078

15 miles S of Alexandria on Hwy 29 to Glenwood.

1.5 miles W of Glenwood on Hwy 28/29 W to Golf Course Rd

For more information & pricing visit www.lakemiltonagolfclub.com or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/lakemiltonagolf

Call for Tee Times at 320-634-3680 www.minnewaskagolf.com

18 Holes Overlooking Pomme de Terre Lake • Lush, Open Fairways • Challenging Greens • Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere • Group Rates Available

• Pro-Shop • Snack Bar • Rentals • Open to the Public • Driving Range Arrowwood is proud to announce Minnesota Golf at its finest!

This newly renovated golf course was designed with wetland preservation in mind and focuses on scenic lake views and unique challenges. Experience the natural and undisturbed beauty of Alexandria’s most scenic golf course.

Weekday Special: 18 holes with cart $32 (Not Available on Holidays or Thursdays)

West from Alexandria 25 miles on I-94 to Evansville - Elbow Lake Exit 82, West 6 miles on Hwy 79, then North 1 mile on Golf Course (Co. 24) Rd.

15185 Golf Course Road, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

218-685-4271 www.tipsinahgolf.com

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2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria

320-762-TEES (8337) www.arrowwoodresort.com

COURSES • Scenic • Challenging • Par 35 • Food & Beverages Available • Jr. & Sr. Rates • Cart Rental Available • Driving Range

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS 5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs Call for Tee Times or Book Online

320-886-1400 www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com

Beautiful, well-maintained public golf course!

Family friendly—Fun for all skill levels Driving range—Putting green— Club and cart rentals—Food, wine and beer

SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

THURSDAYS, kids 16 and under golf FREE with paid adult From I-94, exit 90 at Brandon, five miles N on Co Rd 16 NW

Call for tee times 320-834-4028 www.pineridgegolfcourse.net

OSAKIS

COUNTRY CLUB CLUB, CART & GOLF RENTALS LOUNGE: Beer & Set-ups, Sandwiches & Pizza 1 PRICE FOR 9 HOLES ALL THE TIME 2 golfers with cart $32 1 golfer with cart $16 (Not valid for league play) Please call ahead for a tee time Seasonal memberships available

“A challenging beauty amid hills, trees and ponds!”

1 block North of Intersection Hwys. 127 & 27 E., Osakis

320-859-2140 www.osakiscountryclub.com

9 Hole, Par 36 Golf Course Open to the Public • Beer, Sandwiches, and Pizza! •

GREEN FEES: Mon-Wed $12 for 9, $20 for 18 holes

Thurs-Sun $15 for 9, $23 for 18 holes Twilight, Junior, and Senior Rates Available 17 miles west of Alexandria off Hwy. 27 on County Rd. 25 SW

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LAKES Cowdry

Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd. Named for Samuel Cowdry, an early settler.

Crooked Aaron

Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.

Agnes

Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd.

Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East.

Andrew

Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 Named for first physician in Alexandria.

Blackwell

Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln. Named for early settler of Holmes City.

Brophy

Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. Named for Brophy family, early residents.

Burgen

Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 Named for William Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore in 1869.

Carlos

Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet 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. Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends at West Point Academy.

Chippewa

Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 Named for Native Americans.

Christina

Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82 Named for the Queen of Sweden.

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Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.

Darling

Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos Named for Andrew Darling who settled in the area in 1860.

Devils

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

Freeborn

Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96

Geneva

Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 Called Rowley on early maps; renamed by Walter Scott Shotwell after resort town of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

Gilbert

Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd. Named for an early settler.

Grants

Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94

Henry

Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler.

Ida

Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet 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 Named by Myron Colony, one of the lake’s first colonists, in honor of a girlfriend out East.

Indian

Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.

Irene

Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 First known as Reservation Lake, renamed for Irene Roadruck, daughter of early settler.

Jennie

Size: 300 acres Depth: 6 feet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 56

Latoka

Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet 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. Named for Native Americans.

L’Homme Dieu

Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point.

Little Chippewa

Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108 Named for Native Americans.

Lobster

Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster.

It is believed this lake was first called Kinkead, but later changed.

Long

Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. Named for its contour.

Louise

Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler.

Maple

Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 Named for the many maple trees that surrounded the lake.

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1121 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN Years of experience, attention to detail and focusing on our clients individual needs are what keeps us productive and successful. Our goal is to continue the legacy that Randy Fischer began. His monumental influence will guide The Randy Fischer Real Estate team as we continue to serve the Alexandria, MN real estate area. Our clients rely on us for current and comprehensive market data and we do so with integrity, experience and enthusiasm! How can we be of service to you?

Stop in and see us at 12th and Broadway the coffee is always on!

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LAKES Mary

Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers.

Mill

Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 Called Cornelia on early maps; unknown how it was renamed.

Miltona

Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet 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. Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, who homesteaded in Leaf Valley with husband.

Mina

Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8 Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer, a major in the Civil War and Secretary of State, for his mother.

Moon

Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82.

Moses

Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 Named for religious prophet, or possibly for a prominent Alexandria family.

Osakis

Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet 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) Name likely derived from Ojibwe Indian name for the lake, “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and refers to Sauk Indians who roamed the area.

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Smith

Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and Smith Lake Rd. Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake.

Stowe

Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd.

Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 Named for the King of Sweden.

Turtle

Pocket

Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23

Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. Named for its contour.

Rachel

Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 Named for the daughter of an early Holmes City settler.

Red Rock

Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr.

Reno

Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88

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Vermont

Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd.

Victoria

Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. Called Scocka on early maps; renamed by Walter Shotwell in honor of English queen.

His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859.

Size: 3,793 acres Depth: 23 feet Features: Large, shallow, sandy (most of lake is in Pope County) Public access: Northeast end off Hwy. 29

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Round

Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end Probably named by Mary Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named Winona.

Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.

Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58

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BEACHES Lifeguard-staffed public beaches:

Public beaches with no lifeguards:

Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach Alexandria.

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

City Park Beach - Alexandria.

Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42.

Lake Latoka Beach - Alexandria.

Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road.

Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis.

Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.

Rotary Beach - Alexandria.

Between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos off County Road 42.

Chippewa County Park Beach - Brandon.

Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108.

Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos.

Lake Carlos, seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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PARKS Noonan Park is at Nokomis St. and 10th Ave. in Alexandria.

Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Ave. and left on Oak Knoll Dr. 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 St. in Alexandria.

Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Ave. E. Skylark Park is north of Kinkead Cemetery on Amanda Lane in Alexandria.

City parks

Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas.

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, kiosk shelter, bike repair station and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.

Bluebird Park is on Agnes Blvd. near Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Carter Park is on Benjamin Drive off of Co. Rd. 22 in Alexandria.

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria. It features a picnic shelter, ball fields, skate park and playground.

Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Co. Rd. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria.

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria.

Take Co. Rd. 82 E., turn north on Birch Ave., 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 Ave. W. 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 Ave. E. between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.

Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E. to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave. Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Ave. W. in Alexandria.

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

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

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Woodland Park is on the north side of Alexandria on Woodland Dr., just north of Hwy. 29.

County parks

Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on Co. 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 Co. 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 Co. Rd. 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 Co. 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, mountain bike trails and cross country ski trails and historic displays. A new visitor center will be built in the summer of 2017.

Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona. From Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to Co. 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 parks

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on Co. Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($5/day, $25/year). The park features hiking, snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/paddleboat rentals, play area, campsites, fishing and birding kit checkouts, GPS checkout, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area, skating area and fish house rental.

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Tuesday: BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER BAR 5-9 pm Friday: Pasta Buffet 5-9pm

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