Echo Press Vacationer July/August 2011

Your Free guide to the Alexandria Lakes Area

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• Art in the Park • Roddin’ Round the Lakes • Summer celebrations

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estival time is the highlight of summer activities in the Alexandria lakes area and has some of the best entertainment to be found anywhere in Minnesota. Small parades, large parades, kiddie parades – parades everywhere! It’s the small town get-togethers that really showcase what lakes area living is all about.

Join us as we celebrate with street dances, kids’ games, firemen’s water fights, craft sales, camping and activities for the whole family, not to mention food, food, food! Pork chop feeds, pancake feeds, bake sales, pie and ice cream socials, beer gardens as well as local stands filled with just about anything your heart desires.

Located on Interstate 94 midway between Fargo and Minneapolis, Alexandria truly is “easy to get to – hard to leave.” With glacierformed lakes, rolling hills and trees, it’s truly a vacationer’s dream come true.

Nine golf courses dot the Alexandria area and the Central Lakes Trail is just waiting for skaters, hikers and bikers. There are many state, county and city parks where you can enjoy camping or maybe a picnic.

Get a little taste of America’s favorite pastime – baseball – by taking in a game at Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium, home of the Alexandria Beetles, a college-level baseball team, or spend a Saturday night at the Viking Speedway where the racing action is hot and heavy.

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You can browse for antiques, shop Alexandria’s historic downtown or the Viking Plaza Mall, see a movie at the nine-screen theater or tour a winery. You can explore the area’s fascinating museums and history, including the controversial Kensington Runestone.

If your taste runs toward the artistic, there are many wonderful theater productions and concerts to enjoy.

Alexandria and the surrounding area provide a variety of summer parades, celebrations, and arts and crafts shows throughout the summer.

There’s even an amusement park, go-cart racing, horseback riding and a water park for you to enjoy.

Flavor your day with a stop at one of the fine local restaurants or coffee shops where the food and the ambience will refresh you.

It’s all here for you, so take your time and enjoy. Browse through our Vacationer for the endless opportunities that await you.

Make the Alexandria lakes area your summer destination!

Activities Farmers’ Market................................................................4 Alexandria Area calendar of events...................................5 Classic boat show .............................................................6 Festival time......................................................................8 Fourth of July fireworks ....................................................9 Roddin Round the Lake ...................................................10 Resorters Golf Tournament .............................................12 State Trap Shoot ..............................................................14 Unique boutiques............................................................15 Golf directory ..................................................................18 Osakis area events..........................................................21 Dine Out .........................................................................28 Church Directory .............................................................31

Arts & Entertainment Art in the Park .................................................................16 Flower Pots and Garden Stops .......................................20 Theatre L’Homme Dieu ...................................................22 Douglas County Historical Society..................................24 30 Things to do in Douglas County .................................25

Parks & Lakes Publisher: Jody Hanson Vacationer editor: Lori Mork Graphic Designer: Karla Mikkelson Echo Press • (320)763-3133 • www.echopress.com A Publication of the Echo Press

Douglas County fishing contest......................................26 Pack a picnic....................................................................32 Public beaches ................................................................34 Area lake information ......................................................35 Central Lakes Trail ...........................................................38

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Morning fresh and perfect - that’s what you’ll find at the local Farmers’ Market in Alexandria from May to October.

Whether it’s fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, local specialties, organic foodstuffs, gorgeous garden flowers or baked goods, you’ll find them waiting for you.

Just head on down to Big Ole Central Park on Broadway and 2nd Avenue on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, or Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. to

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see what’s available.

All food at the Farmers’ Market is produced within a 75-mile radius of Alexandria, and the vendors are the growers. This not only stimulates the local economy, but also gives consumers a deeper connection to their food.

The Alexandria Farmers’ Market has been in existence for many years, but since the formation of its board of directors in 1999, it has grown into a more successful and structured community asset. Organizers expect more than 20 vendors for the 2011 season at the Big Ole Park location.

This year, the Farmers’ Market has been approved to accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and also accepts credit and debit cards.

Check out all the seasonal produce and take a big bite of healthy!

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Freshest of the fresh ALEXANDRIA’S FARMERS’ MARKET has been in existence for many years, but formed a board of directors in 1999.

ALL THE FOOD is produced within a 75-mile radius of Alexandria.

THE VARIETY OF FOODS helps encourage people of all ages to try new things and eat healthy.

ANYONE INTERESTED in becoming involved with the Farmers’ Market can contact Ron Branch at farmmkt@rea-alp.com.

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 30-31 AAAA Theatre’s Art in the Park, City Park 31 90th annual Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club

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AUGUST 2011 1-6 90th annual Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club, Alexandria 2-7 Power Balladz, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 4 Douglas County Library used book sale, Alexandria 5-7 Brandon Midsummer-Fest, Brandon 9 Knute Nelson Community Picnic, Knute Nelson Care Center, Alexandria 13-14 Gun Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria 18-21 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria 20 Alexandria Idol Contest, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria 27 Arts & Crafts Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria

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EVENTS CALENDAR

JULY 2011 2-3 MN Modified Nationals, Viking Speedway, Alexandria 4 Star Storm fireworks display, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 4 Fireworks display, Osakis Country Club, Osakis 4 Evansville 4th of July Celebration, Evansville 4 24th annual Boat Parade, Lake Carlos, Alexandria 5-10 Proof, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 5-10 Minnesota State Trap Shoot 8-9 Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, Osakis 8-9 Relay for Life, Citizens Field Alexandria 9 Classic Boat Show, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 10 Tour of Gardens, Douglas County 12-17 Guys on Ice, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 13-17 Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Alexandria 15-17 Miltona Tornado Days, Miltona 16 Flower Pots and Garden Stops, Osakis area

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Revving up for a good time eople from all over the Upper Midwest will be displaying their boats at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center during the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum’s Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show on Saturday, July 9. Old canoes, fishing boats, outboards or inboards, family or prize-winning showboats are welcome as part of the competition.

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Land displays are also available and classic boats are welcome in any condition.

A large variety of watercraft will be shown on land and in the water at this year’s event, so come for the memories and the fun. This show is a celebration of summer and a great showcase of Alexandria’s lake history.

Admission to the boat show is free to the public and Arrowwood will have lunch and refreshments available on the grounds.

Events scheduled for Saturday, July 9 include: Land and water showing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and awards at 2:30 p.m. There may also be an informal lake cruise after the show, weather permitting.

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Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show WHEN Saturday, July 9 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Lake Darling, Alexandria

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Area communities are fill with summer activities f you’re looking for some small town fun, check out the festivals in the Douglas County area this summer. There’s Brandon Midsummer-Fest, Miltona Tornado Days, as well as celebrations in Forada, Garfield and Parkers Prairie.

These little communities do things up right, from parades featuring clowns and dignitaries, water fights, baseball and softball tourna-

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ments, street dances, craft sales, garage sales and kids’ games.

And if you’re hungry, there’s nowhere better to find that perfect something to satisfy you. You can feast on barbecues, pork chops, brats, pancakes and every kind of food on a stick,in a basket or on a plate, ready and waiting for you.

It’s fun for everyone.

To keep up with all the festivities, check out the Echo Press newspaper’s website at www.echopress.com for up to date information on the celebrations in your favorite town.

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To find out more Area festivals go on throughout the summer and are complete with activities for all ages Check out the Echo Press website for updated information on all the festivities in the surrounding communities Visit www.echopress.com

Fireworks and fun abound on the Fourth

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the Viking Speedway will hold its Minnesota Modified Nationals races, highlighted by a spectacular fireworks display.

For the most up-to-date information on all Fourth of July celebrations, check out Alexandria’s Echo Press newspaper or go online to www.echopress.com closer to the holiday.

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appy Fourth of July! From land, lakes and air, many events will take place in and around the Alexandria area to celebrate Independence Day. Here in the land of 10,000 lakes, we know how to celebrate the right way with plenty of fireworks displays and summer fun.

The Alexandria area is full of traditional and nontraditional fireworks displays for you to enjoy and many of the surrounding communities put on light shows for you to enjoy.

And if you’re looking for something a little different, there’s Star Storm 2011, held at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Monday, July 4, beginning at dusk. Choreographed fireworks are computer synchonized to music and broadcast on the radio.

There are also boat parades on local lakes and

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Classic vehicles will be on display in Osakis et ready for the 20th annual Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, which is kicking into gear on Saturday, July 9.

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Roddin’ Round the Lake is put on by Central Lakes Cruzers and draws many spectators, car enthusiasts,

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and car owners every year.

Proud classic car owners love to show off their most prized possessions each year and tell the spectators all about them.

The fun will really start to fire up at 7 a.m. on July 9 when registration begins downtown, and cars start rolling into Osakis.

The show-n-shine event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. is held on Main Street, and offers a chance for car lovers to see glistening chrome, hear revving engines and talk to car owners about their classic cars.

At 10 a.m. the celebrity auction will take place at the Pollard Community Center.

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Car Enthusiasts Welcome WHEN Saturday, July 9 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE Downtown Osakis HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND Classic car owners will be bringing in their prized possessions to display.

7 a.m. - Registration begins 7 a.m.-3 p.m. - Show-n-shine 10 a.m. - Celebrity auction 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Drawings for chamber bucks 10 a.m. - Horse-drawn trolley rides 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Garage tour 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Kids’ games and hopper 3 p.m. - Awards, followed by car parade

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be drawings for chamber bucks.

Step back in time with horse drawn trolley rides sponsored by First National Bank of Osakis, which will start at 10 a.m.

The garage tour will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The sign up sheet will be available all morning at the registration table.

Kids are sure to enjoy the kids’ games and hopper, which will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Starting at 3 p.m., awards and prizes will be distributed to registered car owners. There will be more than 50 plaques awarded.

After the awards are given, all of the cars will roll through the streets of Osakis, starting on Main Street and ending at the Community Memorial Home parking lot for the residents to enjoy.

To close out the weekend’s festivities, Immaculate Conception Church will hold a polka Mass on Sunday, July 10 at 10 a.m.

So, if you want to experience a blast from the past and see an array of cars, visit the Roddin’ Round the Lake event on July 9.

You will be sure to see numerous classic cars and can talk with the proud owners who are passionate about them.

For more information about the event, contact Wayne Karl at (320) 859-2887 or Dallas Triebenbach at (320) 859-4326.

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Tournament celebrates its 90th year

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or 89 years, the Resorters Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Course (AGC) has been providing memorable moments of great golf.

But it goes far beyond that.

It’s an event that binds families together, keeps drawing new generations of families into the lakes

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area and establishes proud traditions that connect the past to the present.

This year, the tournament celebrates its 90th anniversary and again, many of the best golfers in the state will be competing in the weeklong event. The galleries will be filled with family and golf enthusiasts, all on hand to share the beautiful drives, the errant shots and the game-winning putts on a course filled with history and signature holes.

The tournament will include not only some very serious competition that kicks off with the annual Pro-Am on opening Sunday, but some lively fun as well with a putting contest and the ever-quirky derby, sure to coax a laugh from even the most serious player.

Many high profile athletes have competed in this tourney, most

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Did you know THE ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUB is the oldest golf course in Alexandria, dating back to 1915.

THE SCENIC COURSE is an 18-hole facility that plays 6,504 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 132.

ADMISSION is free for spectators TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Action for the 90th annual Resorters Golf Tournament will begin on Sunday, July 31, with an 8 a.m. practice round, followed by the 2 p.m. Pro-Am tournament On Monday, play begins early with the qualifying rounds for the Men’s Executive Division starting at 7 a.m.

Qualifying for the Men’s Regular Division will start at 7 a.m. Tuesday, followed by Junior 10-12 Division qualifying and Junior 13-15 Division match play.

Starting on Wednesday, all divisions will be competing in match play, which will continue through Saturday’s championship matches. The finals are slated to begin at noon with the Junior Division, followed by the Men’s Senior and Men’s Masters, Women’s Regular and Men’s Regular Divisions.

notably professional golfer and Alexandria graduate Tom Lehman, who won the Resorters title in 1980. The Alexandria Golf Club is the place that the PGA Tour Professional and USA Ryder Cup Captain learned the game of golf. More than 300 golfers will take part in the tournament again this year.

The Alexandria Golf Club and the

Resorters Golf Tournament are nothing short of spectacular. Of the three largest golf competitions in out-state Minnesota – the Pine-to-Palm in Detroit Lakes and the Birchmont in Bemidji – the Resorters is the longest-running tournament.

The most famous hole on the course –the 7th hole – has an elevated tee that plays 172

yards from the back tees. The shot to the green, shaped like the state of Minnesota, is over a creek, protecting the putting surface.

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State’s best converge on Alexandria Shooting Park any of the best sharpshooters in Minnesota will be sighting in on Alexandria as the Alexandria Shooting Park hosts the 101st annual Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament July 5-10.

More than 600 participants are expected to be on hand,

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aiming for part of the $25,000 in added money and trophies to be shelled out in awards.

Action begins Tuesday, July 5 with the youth shoot, followed by the preliminary warm-up events, with the high overall set to begin on Wednesday.

Along with the regular competition, Thursday evening will include a Miss and Out tournament with free brats and polish sausages for all who want to participate or watch.

Admission for spectators is free.

The Alexandria Shooting Park is located at 6533 County Road 87 SE.

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101st State Trapshoot JULY 5 Warm-up singles, Warm-up handicap, Warm-up doubles.

JULY 6 Gander Mountain singles, Minnesota Youth Shotgun Association handicap, Shamrock Leathers doubles.

JULY 7 Minnesota Youth Shotgun Association class singles, Puglisi Gun Emporium handicap, Decot Sporting Glasses class doubles.

JULY 8 Minnesota Memorial handicap, Cabela’s Minnesota doubles.

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ou’ll be amazed when you visit the 36th annual Art in the Park as exhibitors from around the midwest display their talents at the Alexandria City Park July 30-31.

Art in the Park has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1976.

The fine arts and crafts show, promoted as “Central Minnesota’s finest outdoor craft festival,” has grown from about 15 vendors to about 180.

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event draws crowds and exhibitors from throughout the state of Minnesota as well as from several other states.

Art in the Park also includes a variety of ethnic foods and entertainment.

The event was originally held at Legion Park in Alexandria, and its purpose was to offer the community a chance to see and purchase the fine art of local artists.

The show still lives up to its original high standard of fine art and high-quality crafts. All art exhibited is handmade by the artists.

The event is now held at Alexandria City Park, nestled along the treeshaded shores of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, just off Highway 29 North.

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Sunday, July 31, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHERE Alexandria City Park

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Pine Ridge Golf Course GREEN FEES 9 hole Mon.: $10.50 (Youths $6.00) Tues.-Thurs.: $12.50 Fri., Sat., Sun. & Holidays: $14.00 Call for Youth and Senior rates and times CART RENTALS 9 hole: $12.50; Additional 9 hole $8.00 Public golf course - driving range, club & cart rentals, homemade food - breakfast, too!

We accept: Mastercard, Visa and Debit Cards From I-94, take Exit 90 at Brandon and go five miles N. on Co. Rd. 16 NW www.PineRidgeGolfCourse.net Toll free: 320-834-4028 • 320-876-4028

Executive 9 Hole Golf Course Par 32 - 5 Par Fours & 4 Par Threes

- AFFORDABLY PRICED Conveniently located minutes from Downtown!

Golf Car, Club & Cart Rental Especially enjoyable for families, seniors, juniors, couples!

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR GROUP EVENTS! 4 miles North of Alexandria on Hwy. 29 CALL FOR TEE TIMES: 320-762-5420 www.nordictrailsgolf.com

OSAKIS COUNTRY CLUB CLUB, CART & GOLF CART RENTALS LOUNGE: BEER & SET-UPS, SANDWICHES & PIZZA GREEN FEES: 9 holes $14.50; 18 holes $23.00 Weekends & Holidays: 9 holes $15.50, 18 holes $26.00 Mini Membership: $115.00 - 10 rounds REDUCED MEMBERSHIP FOR 30 & YOUNGER Student price 9 holes $7.50 and $9.50 When accompanied by adult. 16 and under.

•Season memberships available “A challenging beauty amid hills, trees and ponds!”

1 block North of Intersection Hwys. 127 & 27 E., Osakis www.osakiscountryclub.com 320-859-2140

Par 36 Course with water hazards and sand traps!

Double Eagle - $30

Course features: •Club Card •Golf Cart Rentals •Driving Range •Practice Green •Snack Bar Season Memberships Available!

2 miles So. of Forada to Cty. Rd. #87... or from Hwy. 29, take Cty. Rd. 30E and follow signs.

CALL FOR TEE TIMES: 320-554-3385

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Flower Stops Garden

Master gardeners bloom

F

ive lakeside gardens, all around Lake Osakis, are featured this year in the “Flower Pots and Garden Stops” tour on Saturday, July 16.

The exact garden sites will be announced and maps available at the start of the tour at Just Like Grandma’s Tea Room, 113 West Main Street in Osakis, beginning at 11 a.m.

A luncheon at the tearoom is included in the ticket price.

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Maps and booklets can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gardens will be open until 4 p.m. Master gardeners will be available at all the garden sites to answer questions and give advice.

Tickets are $15 and include the lunch and all the garden tours.

This event benefits the annual Quilts Along the Trail show, which will be held September 10.

Quilts Along the Trail is a non-profit organization that operates a quilt museum and store at Second and Main Streets in Osakis.

The museum and store are open weekly Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information about the garden tour and museum is available by calling (320) 859-3618.

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Events

We have a great selection of Weber Grills on hand for all your summer grilling needs!

July Ju uly

209 Central Avenue, Osakis | 320-859-4621 COUPON

Wednesdays 5-9pm Buy One Chicken Buffet & 2 Beverages, Get Second Buffet

HALF FOOD • LODGING • COLD BEER PRICE!

320-859-FOOD (3663)

Expires June 30, 2011.

200 Central Ave E, Osakis 320-859-2161

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

Exquisite Events

Upscale ps ale Resale esale BBou Boutique Bo i

New & Use Used ed Consi Consignment Consignmen i meeennntt Items mss · Clot Clo Cloth ngg Clothing S eni eni · CCards Ca d · CCrafts ft · Scrapbooking pboo bookiinin Souvenirs

Something Fun for Everyone! Mon-Sat Sat at 110am-5pm 0am-55pm 5pm

Downtown Osakis

320.305.1622

August Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

September Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Quilts Along the Trail

October Christmas Boutique Community Halloween Party

November Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner

300 W Nokomis St • Osakis

320.859.2450

BURGERS FRIES SHRIMP

December Santa Day

SHAKES

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Pharmacy • Health & Beauty • Kodak Picture Maker • Giftware American Greetings Cards • UPS Shipping • Lk. Osakis Clothing Household & School Supplies • Home Health Care Supplies

January

SUNDAES

VOLS Twin 100/50 Mile Snowmobile Race

Convenient Walk-up Window, Inside Seating or Take-Out!

Store Hours: M-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-Noon Pharmacy Hours : M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-Noon

February

22 West Nokomis (on Hwy. 27), Osakis

Old-Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale

County Line Marine & Storage, Inc.

March

• Marine & Small Engine Repair • Retail Store • Winterization & Shrink Wrap • Trailer Rentals • Secure Outdoor or Climate Controlled Storage

May

610 3rd Avenue E, Osakis

320-859-6000 Authorized Service Center

www.countylinems.com

Ice Tee Golf Tournament

320-859-2217

The General Store 204 Central Ave, Osakis • 320-859-5159

Memorial Day Parade & Service

June Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament Osakis 5K Run Lions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament Osakis Festival

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T he u e i D e L’Homm From comedy to drama, 2011 has it all tarting July 5, Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) will present

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Proof, which features Kurt Schweickhardt and his daughter, Amy, portraying the close-to-home roles of father and daughter. They tackle the story of Catherine, who, after the death of her father, is left to pull together her own life, a life that was set aside to care for her father, a famous mathematician.

She must deal with his legacy – hundreds of notebooks that most likely hold the ramblings of a man slowly losing his genius, but may reveal the last great work of a brilliant mind.

From July 12-17, it will be Guys on Ice. Spend a day in the life of Marvin and Lloyd – fishing buddies and home-grown philosophers.

With musical numbers like “The Wishing Hole,” “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit,” “Fish is the Miracle Food” and “The One That Got Away,”

this exploration about the world of ice fishing is a serious anthropological study as well as a musical comedy.

Theatre L’Homme Dieu has presented exceptional and entertaining theater in the Alexandria lakes area. This past summer, TLHD celebrated its 50th anniversary season by partnering with national and regional theaters to present five comedies and musicals.

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• Paintings • Wood • Glass • Jewelry • Pottery • All price ranges!

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Sales & Service, Too! 805 1st Ave E, Alexandria

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TLHD SCHEDULE

JULY 5-10 Proof; Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.

JULY 12-17 Guys on Ice; Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.

Pontoon Rentals for All Occasions!

JULY 26-31 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.

(2) 30 ft. Pontoons • (1) 20 ft. Pontoon

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Saturday 9–5, Sunday 9:30–4:30

Over 180 Artisans Come & Enjoy the BEST Arts & Crafts Show in Central MN Located along the shores of Lake Agnes & Henry, 1 block off Nokomis on Co. Rd. 42, Alexandria, MN. • • • • • Sponsored by Alexandria Area Arts Association, West Central Sanitation and Echo Press.

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

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

Nelson died in 1923. His will stated that following the death of his daughter, Ida, the house was to be

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people.

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

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS are available to assist with research.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE slide shows of each town in the county, oral history, interviews, a photo collection, materials for identification of significant buildings and sites in Douglas County, a vintage clothing and uniform collection, and county history books.

SUMMER HOURS Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.”

It served in that capacity for 38 years.

In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On October 1, 1987, the “Knute Nelson House” became the headquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society.

1. Watch the sun rise.

2. Take a walking tour of historic

downtown Alexandria.

11. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

12. Explore the trails at Lake Carlos State Park.

3. Have your picture taken with Big Ole.

4. Fish off the pier at Alexandria City

Park.

5. Take a hike up Inspiration Peak to

enjoy the view.

6.

Take a boat tour of Alexandria’s chain of lakes.

7. Build a sand castle at the lake.

8. Attend a Beetles baseball game at

Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium.

HAVE SOME FUN

30 things to do in the Alexandria Area 21. Go for a bike ride on the Central Lakes Trail.

22. Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

14. Take in a matinee movie.

15. View the exhibits at the Rune-

stone Museum.

23. Take a scenic drive around Lake Osakis.

24.

Make a decision – is the Runestone real or fake?

Fly a kite at Kensington 16. Rent a kayak and try a new sport. 25.

Runestone County Park.

17. Grab some new reading material 26. Go bowling. from a bookstore before heading to the beach.

27. Go to the waterpark.

18. Check out the music and nightlife 28. Tour a winery. at local clubs.

19. Step back in time at the historical 29. Examine the many plants at

9. Go horseback riding. the Terrace Learning Garden. society.

10. Take a tour of Senator Knute Nel- 20. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park. 30. Go for a swim at Chippewa son’s home.

County Park.

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9am - 4pm Sen Senior ior C Citiz Citizen t en Cra tiz Craft Craft aftft Fai FFair Fa aair aatt

ellis el lis at a Po ope p exhibit by Nory McNellis Pope County Museum 7:30 - 9pm Free readers’ rs’ thea theater heater te Ourr Hometown Heroes: WWII at Central Square

Pop opee C Coun ou ty Fai oun Fairgr rg oun rgr ounds dss Pope County Fairgrounds 9am - 5pm Cra Crazy zy Day Dayss Do D Downtown ow own wnntow to n G Gle nwood od Glenwood 10am - 1pm “What a Wonderful World” at Bremness Gallery 10am - 5pm “In Our Own Backyard” at Pope County Museum 5pm - 6:30pm Bed Races at City Park 6:45pm Senior Queen Review at City Park Bandshell 7:00pm Junior Queen Review at City Park Bandshell 7:30pm Showtoppers performance Squirrel Lake at MAHS Auditorium (Call the Chamber for Tickets!

320.634.3636) 9pm - 12:30am Street Dance featuring “Johnny Holm Band” in front of Lakeside Ballroom

Wednesday, July 27 10am - 5pm “In Our Own Backyard” at Pope County Museum

7:30pm Showstoppers performance Squirrel Lake at MAHS

T hursday, July 28 9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at Pope County Fairgrounds

10am - 1pm “What a Wonderful World” photo exhibit at Bremness Gallery, Ann Bickle Heritage House 9am - 5pm Crazy Days Downtown Glenwood 10am - 5pm “In Our Own Backyard” at Pope County Museum 7pm Basketball Shootout at City Park 7:30pm Showstoppers performance Squirrel Lake at MAHS Auditorium 8:30 - 11:30pm Teen Dance at City Park, music by DJ “Head Tunes”

Saturday, July 30 6am Waterama Golf Tournament at Minnewaska Golf Course

8am 37th Annual Rotary 5k, 10k run/walk & Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile 8am - 1:30pm Park & Shine Car Show at Barsness Park

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C Cit ty PPark arkk ar City 2pm FFiFiremen’s irem emen’ eme en s Competition en’ Comppet etittio ionn at io at BarsBars Bars ar nes e s Park Parkk ness 3pm W Waterama Wat ater eraama Kids’ Ki s’ Kid s Prize P ze Giveaway Pr Pri Giveaw ea ay at City park 3:30pm Kids’ Tractor Pull at City Park 4pm - 6pm The Faction Team Wakesurfing Demonstration at Lakeshore

by City Park 5:30pm Showstoppers Performance Squirrel Lake at MAHS Auditorium (Call the Chamber for Tickets!

320.634.3636) 6:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore by City Park 8pm The Faction Team Wakeboard Show at Lakeshore by City Park 9pm - 12:30am Street Dance featuring “Sell Out Stereo” in Front of Lakeside Ballroom 9:15pm Midwest’s Only Lighted Pontoon/Boat Parade - Lake Minnewaska Starting at City Beach 10pm Fireworks Display Over Lake Minnewaska

att B Ban anndshell shhel elllll iinn Ci City C tty PPar Cit Parkk (rai ((rain rain rai in ssite ititee Bandshell Centra Cen trall S tra quare qu qua re) e) Central Square) 9am Sof Softball Softba tbaalll Tou To Tournament o rna rnamen rn men entt cont en ccontinues onttinu on inues e at es a Barsne Bar sne sness ness Par PParkk Barsness 9:30am - NOON Wakesurfing Clinic at Lakeshore by City Park 10am - 5pm City Park Boardwalk Sales 10am - 6pm CLIMB Theater Performances in City Park 1pm Waterama Grande Day Parade 3:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore by City Park 4:45pm Misfits of Magic Show at Bandshell in City Park 4:45pm Faction Team Wakeboard Show at Lakeshore by City Park 6pm Waterama Royalty Coronation at Bandshell in City Park

Sunday, July 31 7 - 11am Annual Rotary Pancake & Sausage Feed at City Park

Where T here is Something for Everyone!

For updated event listings & other info., visit our website at wwwwaterama.org .

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Catch a big one?

We want to know about it.

The Vacationer’s 2011 fish contest has a new look.

Along with the Vacationer’s new redesign, a new contest will include monthly winners and big catches. The contest runs from the opening of the walleye and northern season May 14 and ends after Labor Day weekend.

On a monthly basis, fish can be entered in the local contest. Then, at the end of the summer, the largest fish in six different categories in both divisions will receive a Vacationer fishing contest T-shirt and a “season winner” certificate.

There are two divisions: a junior division for those ages 16 and younger, and a senior division for those ages 17 and older. Each division has six categories – walleye, northern, crappie, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Anglers can enter their fish at Christopherson’s Bait in Alexandria. Entry forms are available at the bait shop and must be filled out completely and clearly or it will not qualify.

Anglers must include their name, address, phone number, date the fish was caught, species of fish, size of fish, type of bait used, depth of water and name of the lake where the fish was caught.

Fish entered in the contest must come from lakes inside or immediately bordering Douglas County.

dria this Rumohr of Alexan on top spot th Se d tte ne ke visi r La Fishing on Lobste ern and earned him the junior di e feet of fiv rth in no w d no un in po m 8a nice with ohr was fishing this month. Rum . water on May 29

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ht Alexandria caug Ken Schroeder of nce largemouth bass this 4-pound, 2-oudivision this month. to win the senior ing a spinner in six Schroeder was usle fishing on Lake feet of water whi Geneva May 28.

r Nick Olson of was a winner fo Lake Miltona ye le al w e nc ou This 7-pound, 2- nior division. Olson was fishing awler. cr ju New Ulm in the pth of 15 feet and was using a de a at 12 ne on Ju

ed this 1Alexandria hook Logan Kleindl of appie while fishing in Lake cr pound, 8-ounce ing a minnow in four feet us Ida. Kleindl was caught this winner on May he n he w of water 30.

2-pound snagged this hugespot this y ur db oo W of s winner’s Ginny Mar e senior division 31 crappie to take th fishing on Lake Osakis on May month. Mars was five feet of water. in using a minnow

the Alexandria was Caleb Peterson of ner with this 1-pound, in senior division w caught June 11 on e 11-ounce crappi rson was fishing with te Lake Miltona. Pe et of water. fe n ve se in h ec a le

Butch Cole of alleye caught by th in the senior diw e nc ou 8, nd r the mon This 12-pou d the top spot fo n he reeled Alexandria grabbe hing on opening weekend whe fis as vision. Cole w this one in.

Take your catch and stop by Christopherson’s Bait on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, have your photo taken for the Vacationer, then fill out a fish slip to enter the contest.

The contest ends after Labor Day weekend

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your local dining guide ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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at Geneva Golf Club 3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road, North 3/4 mile

320-762-7092 • Full Service Bar • Finest Quality & Wide Variety of Menu Choices • More than 50 Lunch Choices • Dinner Specialties Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Broasted Chicken

• Daily /Nightly Specials • Most Items available for Take Out

Garfield Diner Tues - Fri 6 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sat at & Sun 8 aa.m. m - 1:30 pp.m. m (Breakfast Only) Thurs - Sat 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday Night - Italian Menu Friday Night - Mexican Menu Saturday Night - German Menu *Beer, Wine & Set-Ups * Breakfasts * Create your own Burger or Chicken Breast Sandwich Good People... GREAT Food!

107 State Street S, Downtown Garfield • 834-2660 www.garfielddiner.biz

…the art of wine The Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant • Over 70 wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food – all from scratch • Live music every Thursday & Some Saturdays

Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30 sixthavenuewineandale.com

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115 6th Ave E Downtown Alexandria 320-759-2277 Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our Walleye, Pasta, and Sandwiches, or take a look at our full menu.

Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every Wednesday Pasta Bar!

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The Best home-style cooking in the area!

An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST Chicken and Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs you will find anywhere!

Open 7 days a week!

11am - 10pm Dining Room • 11am - 1am Bar

••• Located downtown Nelson

320-762-2416 We offer our catering service for your special events.

Restaurant Restaurant 320-763-7712

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Facebook.com/Chet’s “ChickenShack” Just a short drive— Near Miltona!

Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102, W Side of Lake Irene

218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639

Saloon Downtown Alexandria

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.

•Large Menu •Salad Bar • Sunday Brunch • Pizza - The Best in the Area •Dine In or On the Deck • Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games •DJ Thurs-Sat Nights •Large Groups Welcome Reservations recommended, but not a must!

See you at the Depot!

110 30th avenue east • 320.763.7763 [across from Cinema 9 & Viking Plaza Mall]

Open at 11a.m. Daily

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Monday–Saturday 3-6pm & 9pm-11pm a n d A L L D AY S U N D AY

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www.CarlosCreekWinery.com

320-846-5443

5 miles N of Alexandria on CR 34 Open Sun–Thurs Noon-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-6pm

• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib • Known for Great Breakfasts...

Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM • Home-made Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies 511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

DINING ROOM HOURS 11am - 2pm everyday • Nightly at 5 pm BAR HOURS 3pm Mon-Fri • 11 am Sat-Sun • Burgers • Sandwiches • Baskets • Salads • Pasta • Pizza Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 10am-9pm

2 for 1 Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11 Tues: All You Can Eat Taco Bar $5.95 Wed: 4 lbs. of Wings (38 flavors to choose from!) & Pitcher of Beer $13.95

FULL MENU • Take Out Available WEEKEND SPECIALS VIKING GAME NIGHT 2 FOR 1 SPECIALS

Broasted Chicken & Rib Specials 320-834-3250 - www.firestationbar.com

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN

320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks

Great Food, Great Music, & Great friends

found here!

Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am • Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials

HIGHWAY 4820 HIGH 4820 H IGHWAY WAY 29 SO SOUTH UTH ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 (320)763 7128 | www.tennesseeroadhouse.com (320)763-7128

“PEOPLE’S CHOICE” Douglas County Dining, 2010

“BEST DINNER RESTAURANT” Readers Choice Award, Echo Press, 2009

320-759-0885 Full Menu 11 am - 11 pm daily Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S, Alexandria www.doolittlesrestaurants.com

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers!

Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

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Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

ALEXANDRIA

First Lutheran (E.L.C.A)

Zion Lutheran (LC-MS)

4005 Dakota St, 763-5659 ecc@alexandriacovenant.org John LeVahn, Senior Pastor Trinity Opp, Associate Pastor Sunday Worship Services: 9:00am - A Blend of Hymns & Choruses, 10:30am Contemporary Service Adult & Children’s Sunday School: 9:00am Vacation Bible School: July 11-15

822 Douglas Street, 762-2196 Pastors: John Peshek & Greg Billberg Saturday Worship: 5:30pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:00am.

10:30am at Carlos State Park.

11:00am at City Park.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays & opposite Saturdays.

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-4842, zionluth@ zionalex.org, www.zionalex.org Terry Finnern, Senior Pastor David Hinz, Pastor WM. Moeller, Visitation Pastor Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:00am.

Holy Communion: 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:30am 2nd & 4th Sundays

Alexandria United Methodist

Lake Community Church

2210 6th Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Jeffrey Hansen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:30am. 8:00am & 9:30am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend).

Coffee & Fellowship 9:00am.

1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424 www.lakecommunity.org Ron Berget, Senior Pastor Melody Warren, Minister of Women Jeff Pankratz, Student Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am Weekdays: Student Mentoring and Activity Groups July Day Camp August Vacation Bible School

Alexandria Covenant

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) 605 Douglas Street, 763-5178 Pastors: John E. Martinson; Mark Astrup Saturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pm Sunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:00am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3

Emmanuel Episcopal 12th Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-3201 Rev. Tom Sinning Sunday: Holy Eucharist, Morning Prayer 10:00am.

Wed. and Fri.: Open church - Coffee, Cookies & Conversation from 10:00am-1:00pm

First Congregational United Church of Christ 221 7th Ave. W., 320-491-6789 Pastors: Scott Keehn Sunday Worship: 10:00am “No matter where you are on life’s journey, You are welcome here.”

Living Waters Assembly of God of Alexandria, MN, Inc. Larry Hale, Intrim Pastor Rev. Richard Stierlen, Associate Pastor Anna Fletcher • Sonlight Club Coordinator Sunday Worship: 9:30am Wednesdays: Adult Life Nite 6:30pm, Youth Group, VBS

New Testament Church

OTHER AREAS St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS) 401 Park Street, Garfield, 320-834-2248 stjohn@gctel.com Rev. Shawn Ethridge, Pastor Sunday: 8:00am Worship.

9:00am Coffee & Fellowship.

Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays.

Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday mass times: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Brandon Saturday Worship: 4:00pm Sunday Worship: 9:30am

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Millerville Sunday Worship: 10:30am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444 Peter Reishus, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am

St. Williams, Parkers Prairie Sunday Worship: 8:30am

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

First Presbyterian Church

420 Irving Street, 763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5:00 pm; Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times.

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

101 W. Oak Street, Osakis, 320-859-4550 osakispc@midwestinfo.net Tim Sutton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am Air Conditioned & Handicapped accessible.

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hether you’re looking forward to several days of camping or just want to stop for a picnic, Douglas County offers a variety of city, county and state parks perfect for your needs.

Most of the communities in Douglas County maintain parks, many offering playground equipment and picnic areas. There’s even a park just for your pup!

Most facilities are open year round for outdoor fun and recreation from hiking and walking to skiing and skating.

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CITY PARKS ALEXANDRIA CITY PARK North Alexandria, 1 block west of Co. Rd 42.

Playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

BIG OLE CENTRAL PARK North end of Broadway, Alexandria.

Gazebo and parking area for the Central Lakes Trail.

DEAN MELTON FILLMORE PARK Fillmore St. and 15th Ave West, Alexandria FRED FOSLIEN PARK In Victoria Heights, 2 blocks south of Hwy 27 off Knut St., Alexandria GENEVA CREST PARK West side of Lake Geneva, Alexandria.

Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave., east on Basswood, two blocks east on Geneva Drive.

GOOSE PARK Three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Ave. West, Alexandria LAKE AGNES PARK South shore of Lake Agnes along Co. Rd 37 in Alexandria LAKE CONNIE PARK 7th Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria LAKEVIEW PARK Hwy 27 East and Birch Ave, Alexandria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave, west on Runestone Place, west on Lake Park Ave. LEGION PARK Broadway and 8th Ave. West, Alexandria MANOR HILLS PARK Hwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks right on Springdale, Alexandria.

MARTIN’S HOPE PARK 2nd Ave. across from Big Ole Central Park.

NOONAN PARK Nokomis Street and 10th Ave., Alexandria.

OAK KNOLL PARK Northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Hwy 29 North, right on McKay, left on Oak Knoll Drive.

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AREA PARKS

OSAGI PARK On Lake Street in Osakis.

Picnic tables, shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area).

POOCH PLAYLAND Dog park with fenced-in area. South end of Victor St, east side of Alexandria.

RUNESTONE PARK Located about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Avenue East.

COUNTY PARKS KENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK 15 miles west of Alexandria, State Hwy 27.

Where the Kensington Runestone was found. Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, historic displays.

LAKE BROPHY PARK West of Alexandria at the intersection of Co. Roads 82 and 8.

Picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground, scenic views of Lake Brophy.

CHIPPEWA PARK Three miles north of Brandon on Co. Rd 108.

Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms with showers, drinking water, swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit, camping sites.

CURT FELT MEMORIAL PARK North of Alexandria off Co. Rd 42.

Volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, softball field.

SPRUCE HILL PARK North of Alexandria near Miltona. Hwy 29 to Co. Rd. 5 east 5 miles.

Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, interpretive trail, hiking trails.

STATE PARK LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Near Carlos. Hwy 29 north from Alexandria, west on Co. Rd 38 at sign. Left into park entrance. Permit is required.

Hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, kids’ play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms with showers, boat landing, amphitheater, equestrian area.

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hat could be better on a hot summer day than a dip in the cool waters of a crystal blue lake! And in the land of 10,000 lakes, there are plenty of options for water lovers.

Douglas County offers several options for public beaches, both life-guard staffed and non-lifeguardstaffed. Cool and clean, bright and sparkling, the waters of the area lakes seem to call your name.

Public Beaches LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE L’HOMME DIEU BEACH Alexandria. Take Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

LAKE LATOKA BEACH Alexandria. County Road 82 west from Alexandria, south on County Road 90, then west on Latoka Beach Road.

LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFED CITY PARK BEACH Alexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis).

ROTARY BEACH Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos.

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: Carryin access from park on south side ANDREW Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28 BROPHY Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 BURGEN Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23

CARLOS Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore CHIPPEWA Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 COWDRY Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82, west of Alexandria

GENEVA Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side HENRY Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Alexandria, next to City Park Access: Accessible by water from Agnes IDA Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side IRENE Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest, southeast side

DARLING Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

LATOKA Size: 776 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, good water quality Public access: North side, west side of south basin

DEVILS Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7

L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

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AREA LAKES

AARON Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end

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LOBSTER Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27 MAPLE Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada

MARY Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 MILL Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake

MILTONA Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side MOSES Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16

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RED ROCK Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1

VICTORIA Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

OSCAR Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27

SMITH Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner

WINONA Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access

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AREA LAKES

OSAKIS Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis, west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side

Lakes & Parks

Vacationer , Biking Hiking

Central Lakes Trail has something for everyone he Central Lakes Trail is a paved, biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County.

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 head and parking area in Alexandria is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park. Other trail heads are available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville.

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These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half 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 the longest paved bike trail in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, however studs are not allowed.

Share the Trail BE COURTEOUS All trail users should be respectful of each other, regardless of mode of travel, speed or skill level.

RIGHT OF WAY Know the specific rules of your trail, which may be local, county, regional or state-controlled. In general, cyclists should yield to all other users.

SIGNAL WHEN PASSING Bells are great to use when farther back, especially when followed by a greeting, “Good morning, I’ll be passing on your left side” as you approach. Yelling “On yer left” while passing at full speed is not courteous or safe.

PASS ON THE LEFT Just like a roadway, always pass trail users on the left side and only when it is safe and clear to do so.

USE CAUTION AT CROSSINGS There are many types of trail crossings in Minnesota, and can be very dangerous when not paying full attention. Watch for signage and yield to cross traffic. If there are multiple lanes or blind spots, use extra caution.

BE PREDICTABLE Trails can be great for training, but trails are for everyone. Never sacrifice your own or someone else’s safety for convenience. On busy weekends and evenings, fast training may be best left to the road. Signal your intentions and be sensitive to others.

USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT Some trails may be closed after dark. If open, a white headlight is required along with a rear red reflector. Red taillights are strongly recommended. Dark trails can require brighter lights to see hazards.

DO NOT BLOCK THE TRAIL Group rides are fun, but don’t take up more than your half of the trail. This often means riding single file on the trails.

CLEAN UP LITTER Don’t leave trash on the trail and pick up items (especially glass or other potentially hazardous debris) to make the trail a better place for everyone.

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