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ou’ve noticed it – the shadows lengthening and the days growing shorter. The days are still steamy, but there’s that little bit of coolness to the evenings. There’s a little nostalgia as cooler air brings back childhood memories – the excitement of returning to school tinged with a little sadness at the end of summer fun. Summer is coming to an end, and with that end comes the final Vacationer issue for the summer.

But the change in seasons doesn’t bring an end to the fun here in the lakes area. Still ahead of us is fair time – 4-H exhibits, carnival rides and cotton candy – an event that has always, to me, been the kickoff to autumn.

Autumn. I love when fall brings crisp leaves that crunch under my shoes as I walk along the trail at a state park or listen to the sound of geese as they gather for their southbound journey.

Autumn also brings apple picking – crisp, juicy apples that make your mouth water – and the Lori Mork bounty of wonderfully fresh produce that can be EDITOR found at local farmers’ markets.

Maybe one of my favorite things about autumn are the bazaars and church suppers at this time of year. Great crafts, great food, great people – what’s not to love?

So browse through our final summer Vacationer and see what’s waiting for you. It’s a great time to be here and you won’t be disappointed that you’ve decided to spend these days with us.

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Resorters Golf Tournament is under way........................................5 Nation of Patriots Tour....................................................................6 Golf Courses....................................................................................8 Events Calendar............................................................................10 Ongoing Events.............................................................................11 Grape Stomp.................................................................................12 Douglas County Fair......................................................................14 Demolition Derby..........................................................................15 Strike Out Illiteracy........................................................................16 Viking Speedway Fall Classic Racing............................................17 Moonshine Madness....................................................................18 Country Blossom Farm..................................................................20 Osakis Events...............................................................................21 Ladies’ Night Out..........................................................................22 Shop Downtown Alexandria..........................................................23 Churches.......................................................................................27

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Arts & Entertainment

Theatre L’Homme Dieu..................................................................25 Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale..........................................................26 Alexandria Festival of the Lakes....................................................28 Taste of the Lakes Area................................................................36 Alexandria Dining Guide................................................................38

Lakes, Parks, Museums

Echo Press • (320) 763-3133 • www.echopress.com A publication of the Echo Press Publisher: Jody Hanson Cover photo: Lowell Anderson, Echo Press

Douglas County Historical Society................................................29 Central Lakes Trail.........................................................................30 Parks.............................................................................................31 Lakes............................................................................................32 Runestone Museum......................................................................34 Beaches........................................................................................35

Legacy of the Lakes Gardens page 34

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hey’re colorful, intricate and exquisite – a kaleidoscope of designs and patterns all carefully stitched together into oneof-a-kind heirlooms. And they’ll be on display September 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 13th annual Quilts Along the Trail show in Osakis.

Quilts of all styles and sizes will be displayed for public viewing along a two-block area of the Central Lakes Trail in downtown Osakis as the exhibit showcases the talents and skills of Central Minnesota quilters in many varieties and time periods from

antique and vintage to traditional and contemporary.

A special display will be the Quilts of Valor – quilts made by a group of women for military men and women.

This event also includes vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, entertainment, food and beverages, and quilts and quilted items for sale.

Each year there is a special showcase that focuses on a specific theme in addition to the annual “Bed Turning” and “Challenge Quilt Show.” Free to the public, the event allows visitors to enjoy the art and beauty of quilts.

In case of rain, visitors are invited to see the displays and challenge quilts at the Quilts Along the Trail Museum at Second Avenue and Main Street in Osakis.

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Kaleidoscope of design WHAT 13th annual Quilts Along the Trail WHEN Saturday, September 10 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis DOZENS OF QUILTS on display from a range of time periods, from antique and vintage to traditional and contemporary. A special addition in the past few years is the Quilts of Valor display.

THE “BED-TURNING” will have several individuals bedside featuring 10 quilts. The presenters will turn through each quilt, giving a brief narrative on each.

f l o G s r Resorntde er way is u A ction in the 95th annual Resorters Golf Tournament is under way at the Alexandria Golf Club and features many of the best amateur golfers from several states. Past tournaments have even included players from other countries.

This year, the tournament celebrates its 95th anniversary, and again, many of the best golfers in the state are

competing in the week-long event.

The galleries are 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, which runs July 31 through August 6, includes 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 sure to coax a laugh from even the most serious player.

You can stay up to date with all the action by visiting the newspaper website at www.echopress. com.

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See our nation’s flag honored during Nation of Patriots Tour

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or the past several years, the Lakes Area Harley Owners Group (HOG) has taken part in a long tradition of honoring U.S. armed forces.

The group has been one of many taking part in the Nation of Patriots Tour, which pays tribute to the armed forces by carrying an American flag by motorcycle across 48 states.

The tour runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year, and on Sunday, August 28, the Fargo HOG Chapter will deliver the traveling flag to the Lakes Area HOG Chapter at Apol’s Harley Davidson in Alexandria.

Receiving the flag for the local chapter will be Kirsten Minnerath, an

Army veteran deployed with Desert Storm and member of the Lakes Area HOG Chapter.

The Vietnam Veterans of America or VFW Honor Guard will be on hand to receive the flag and community members and visitors are welcome to witness this tradition.

Members of the Lakes Area HOG Chapter leave on Monday, August 29 to deliver the flag to another waiting group at the American Legion in St. Cloud.

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The Patriot Tour THE NATION OF PATRIOTS is an organization of motorcycle enthusiasts that organizes an annual tour to honor and pay tribute to all of America’s armed forces, past, present and fallen.

This united effort is known as the Patriot Tour.

THE TOUR BEGINS in Wisconsin during Memorial Day weekend. A group of riders escorts the American flag on the back of a motorcycle to Woodstock Harley-Davidson in Illinois.

From there it is transferred to another escort in another state, and so it goes for 100 days through 48 states, making the full circle to Wisconsin on Labor Day weekend.

Don “Woody” Woodhall (right) of Alexandria, retired Chief Warrant Office and Army veteran, received the traveling American flag from North Dakota Patriot Guard rider Captain Frank Herbert during last year’s Nation of Patriots Tour.

ALEXANDRIA VISIT brings it full circle and returns to Wisconsin on Labor Day weekend.

ALL MONEY RAISED through the effort goes toward programming to improve the lives of veterans and their families in all 50 states.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DONATE, visit the website www.nationofpatriots.com.

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Another thing you can count Another thingfirst-class you can count on is friendly, on is friendly, who first-class pediatricians will care pediatricians whoevery will care for your children step for your children every of the way—from birthstep to of the way—from birth to adolescence, and beyond. adolescence, and beyond.

Just like you, we live here Just like you, we live here because we love it here. because we love it here.

We’re raising our own families We’re raising ouryou own families right alongside because right alongside you because there’s no place we’d rather be. there’s no place we’d rather And we’re committed to be.

And we’re committed to keeping our healthcare local keeping our healthcare local and strong. and strong.

So next time your kids need a So nextspecialist, time yourwe’ll kidsbe need a health right health specialist, we’ll be right here for you, with the highest here you,available. with the highest level for of care level of care available.

Until then, keep enjoying your Until then, keep wild nights out. enjoying your wild nights out.

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e d i u g Your area GOLF to 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

Call Ahead for Tee Times (320) 852-7078

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

Pezhekee National Golf Course at Peters Sunset Beach Resort 18 Hole Championship Golf Course OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Challenging & beautiful on Lake Minnewaska 20000 S Lakeshore Drive, Glenwood

320-634-4501 www.petersresort.com

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Joel Goldstrand Design • 27 Hole Championship Golf Course • Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Best Golf Value in the Area

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Located 3 miles N on Hwy 29 to Co Rd 73, then 1 mile E and then S on Liberty Rd

www.genevagolfclub.com Pro Shop 320-762-7089 Geneva Grill 320-762-7092

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

• 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 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

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

• 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: 2 golfers with cart $64 (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

2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria

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

COURSES Pine Ridge Golf Course

Now under new management

Beautiful well-maintained public golf course!

Family Friendly - Fun for all skill levels • 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

• Driving Range • Putting Green • Club & Cart Rentals • • Food, Beer, and Wine • SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Thursdays - Kids 16 & Under golf FREE with a 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 $30 1 golfer with cart $15 (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

Call (320.986.2342) or go online to set up a Tee Time! www.redrockgc.com | redrockgolfcourse@gmail.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 7:30 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 7:30 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, National Guard Armory, Alexandria.

Brandon Summerfest; www.brandonmn.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 7:30 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.com.

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, National Guard Armory, Alexandria.

Crazy Days, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

Brandon Summerfest; www.brandonmn.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 7:30 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.com.

Crazy Days, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www. downtownalexandria.com.

Brandon Summerfest; www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days, www.foradadays.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 7:30 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd. com.

Crazy Days, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www. downtownalexandria.com.

Brandon Summerfest; www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days, www.foradadays.com 6:45 p.m. Hall of Fame night, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 2 p.m. A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd. com.

Forada Days, www.foradadays.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Parkers Prairie 43rd annual Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net.

Garfield Festival, www.garfieldmn.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

6 p.m. NLRA Labor Day Double Dip Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net.

6 p.m. NLRA Labor Day Double Dip Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts Along the Trail on Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis; (320) 859-6777.

Moonshine Madness, Osakis. (320) 859-2256, www.pantherdistillery.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Strike Out Illiteracy bowling tournament at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Downtown Fall Festival, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Downtown Fall Festival, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Downtown Fall Festival, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

6 p.m. 13th annual Viking Fall Classic, Viking Speedway, www. vikingspeedway.net.

Parkers Prairie 43rd annual Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net.

6:45 p.m. Second annual Fallen Lineman Memorial Modified Special, Viking Speeway, www.vikingspeedway.net.

Garfield Festival, www.garfieldmn.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

3 to 7 p.m. Ladies’ Night Out at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com.

Parkers Prairie 43rd annual Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Douglas County Fair, www.dcmnfair.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Douglas County Fair, www.dcmnfair.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Douglas County Fair, www.dcmnfair.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Douglas County Fair, www.dcmnfair.com.

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3 p.m. 13th annual Viking Fall Classic, Viking Speedway, www. vikingspeedway.net.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

Downtown Trick or Treat, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

32nd annual Arts and Crafters Tour., across Alexandria., www. facebook.com/crafterstour.

ONGOING ALEXANDRIA HOCKEY FEST

Weekends mid-June thru early August Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexhockeyfest.com WISSOTA CAR RACING

Saturdays May thru August 6:45 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

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

Third Thursday of each month 6:30-9 p.m., Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com VIKINGLAND CORVETTE CLUB

Sunday cruise and dinner: Every Sunday of the month May through September, 5 p.m.

Classic and Muscle cars included on first Sunday of each Month Alexandria Clinic parking lot www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com

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GO KART RACING

LIVE MUSIC

Fridays May thru August 7 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria www.runestonegokart.com

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Memorial thru Labor Day Weekend Every Saturday after Labor Day to Memorial Day, 2 p.m.

Carlos Creek Winery (320) 846-5443 www.carloscreekwinery.com

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

First Thursday of each month 7 p.m.

Evansville Art Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET

Big Ole Park Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon beginning May 14 Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. beginning June 23 Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon beginning June 28

RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION

Summer Concert Series: Every Thursday, May 26 thru September 1, 7 p.m.

Douglas County Courthouse lawn www.redwillowartscoalition.org

HOLMES CITY FARMERS MARKET

Holmes City Farmers Market Every Saturday, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot.

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS

First Friday of each month, March thru December, 7-9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

the lakes area...

Very accommodating!

HOLIDAY INN, Hwy 29 & I-94 Alexandria, MN 320.763.6577 www.hialexandria.com Features 149 very comfortable rooms on 2 floors, including 41 rooms with direct access to our indoor recreation center. Rooms recently remodeled and all have free Internet. In the heart of the lakes area, with easy access off I-94. Use the Central Lakes trail and area golf courses, or enjoy wine tasting and seasonal activities at the famous Carlos Creek Winery or see the controversial Kensington Runestone. Enjoy the volleyball courts, basketball hoops, hockey net, ping pong tables, arcade and more.

Use the 24-hr. fitness center and enjoy a great meal at Rudy’s Redeye Grill, surf the high-speed Internet access and use our complimentary guest laundry service.

CROSSINGS INN & SUITES 211 W Main St Parkers Prairie, MN 218.338.3380

OAK PARK CAMPGROUND 9561 CR 8 NW Garfield MN 320.834.2345 www.oakparkcamp.com Oak Park Campground is a great place to camp with your family. It features a swimming pool, large playground, even a softball field. We have large grassy sites with full hookups, water electric or no hookups for tents. Our restrooms and showers are modern and clean, and we also have a basement in the main building in case of inclement weather. We also have a laundry room in the main building. Come see us soon! www.oakparkcampground.com.

SUPER 8 4620 Hwy 9 S Alexandria, MN 320.763.6552 Located right off Interstate 94, exit 103. Free WI-FI, Free cable TV and HBO, Free Super Start breakfast. In-room micro/fridge, coffee makers, hair dryers. Dog friendly with small fee. Oversized parking available. Very friendly staff and clean rooms. Shopping and eating within walking distance. Destination Super!

crossingsparkersprairie.com

Rated as the top hotel in Parkers Prairie, MN and in the area by TripAdvisor.com, Crossings

by GrandStay® makes the perfect choice for any visit to the area.

Our comfortable modern hotel is affordable yet well-equipped, and offers a great welcome to business and vacation guests alike.

Convenient for Alexandria as well as Parkers Prairie itself, and with a range of king, queen, and 1-bedroom/full kitchen suites, Crossings is your home-away-from-home in Otter Tail County.

Adjacent to the Parkers Prairie Event Center and steps away from Lake Adley, Crossings by GrandStay® is perfectly situated for all your group and recreation needs.

DAYS INN 4810 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 320.762.1171 alexdaysinn @gmail.com Close To lakes, wineries and shopping. Conveniently located off Interstate 94, Days Inn Alexandria MN hotel, near Viking Speedway, is the perfect spot to rest during your travels through the Great Lakes area of Minnesota.

Our Alexandria, MN, hotel is just minutes from beautiful lakes, beaches, wineries, golf courses, shopping and ski resorts.

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

Enjoy your stay!

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t’s fun. It’s messy. It’s a stompin’ good time. Whether you’re a stomper or just cheering the teams on, there’s a weekend of fun waiting for you at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria when its annual Grape Stomp and Fall Festival gets going.

Held September 16-18, the festival attracts more than 15,000 visitors from all over the country during the threeday celebration.

And it’s not just the stomp you can enjoy.

The festivities include a logging camp show, man cave with beer, wine

tasting, 12 live bands and more than 100 food, juried artists and marketplace vendors. Then round out the experience with a huge variety of food booths.

The highlight of the event is the grape stomp, when more than 300 teams will stomp out 10,000 pounds of grapes.

The festival is handicap accessible, and is held rain or shine. There is plenty of free parking for passenger vehicles and buses on site For more information about the event, including how to participate in the grape stomping fun, visit the Grape Stomping and Fall Festival website at www. ccwgrapestomp.com. You can also get a more detailed events calendar online closer to the event, or check out the Echo Press website at www.echopress. com as the event draws near.

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To find out more THE GRAPE STOMP AND FALL FESTIVAL is in its 16th year at Carlos Creek Winery MORE THAN 100 artisans and vendors as well as 12 live bands on four stages will entertain you THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT is the stomping of the grapes competition and the Lucy look-alike costume competition. There will also be Toga Day and Minnesota Viking Fan costume contests, as well as a daily best themed costume contest.

THE EVENT RUNS Noon-7 p.m., Friday, September 16 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, September 17 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, September 18 ADMISSION IS $5 per person Friday and Saturday, and $3 admission on Sunday For the lastest details, visit www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

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Fun and food at the Douglas County Fair

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ummer may be winding down in the Alexandria lakes area, but not the fun as one of the most memorable events of the summer, the Douglas County Fair, gets set to open August 18.

Family friendly, the fair is filled with familiar attractions, entertainment, competitions, rides and, of course, food, and is truly the place to celebrate the kid in everyone.

The fair will offer entertainment on two main stages, as well as various other entertainment venues on the fairgrounds.

You can check out the Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, the old schoolhouse and the minnow races that will be held at the DNR building.

There’s the demolition derby, tractor pull as well as mutton bustin’, pedal pull and a Lego building contest.

The Douglas County Fair Princess pageant and a state fair talent competition will be among the highlights of the fair.

For more information, visit the Douglas County Fair website at www. dcmnfair.com

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Fun at the fair WHEN Thursday-Sunday, August 18-21 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday ADMISSION Adults $5, Children 12 and younger free WHERE Douglas County Fairgrounds off County Road 82, west of Alexandria PARKING Free parking at the west entrance. East gate parking is by handicapped sticker only. Bicycles at all entrances. Additional motorcycle parking at east gate.

Racing, a tractor pull and demolition derby are all at the fair

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f you like your action loud and exciting, you’ll love what you’ll find at the Viking Speedway grandstand during the Douglas County Fair August 1821.

On Friday night, mud will fly and fenders will crunch as the demolition derby, a favorite of fairgoers, takes place at 6:45 p.m.

On Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. will be regular season WISSOTA racing, featuring Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks.

Sunday afternoon, take in the tractor pull at 2 p.m. and watch the world’s heaviest motorsport in action. Tractors pull weighted sleds along the track as drivers battle in different divisions for top honors.

For more information, visit www. dcmnfair.com.

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DEMOLITION DERBY Friday, August 19, 6:45 p.m.

WISSOTA RACING Saturday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.

TRACTOR PULL Sunday, August 21, 2 p.m.

WHERE Viking Speedway Grandstand Douglas County Fairgrounds Off County Road 82, west of Alexandria FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.dcmnfair.com

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STRIKES GALORE

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Did you know?

THIS YEAR’S STRIKE OUT ILLITERACY bowling tournament is Tuesday, September 20 at the Garden Center Lanes.

MORE THAN 171,000 copies of the Echo Press have been delivered to classrooms since the program began 10 years ago.

Help support literacy with the Newspapers in Education program

ADMISSION is $140 per team before August 14 and includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, prizes, as well as pizza and pop for the team

ove to bowl? Then grab some friends and join the Echo Press newspaper in the fifth annual Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament on Tuesday, September 20 at 5 p.m. at Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria.

PROCEEDS GO TO The Echo Press newspaper’s Newspapers in Education program, which provides newspapers and educational activities to area teachers for use in their classrooms

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The tournament uses the proceeds to provide newspapers and educational activities to area teachers for use in their classrooms and is part of the Echo Press’s Newspapers in Education program. The tournament is presented by the Echo Press with the help of the community and area businesses.

So if you’re looking for a little fun for a good cause, or would like more information, contact Lynn at (320) 763-3133.

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Big season finale for race fans at Viking Speedway

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t’s big, it’s bold, it’s brash, it’s the 13th annual Viking Fall Classic, one of the last WISSOTA National points races of 2016 and it will be in Alexandria Thursday-Saturday, October 6-8. If you love dirt racing action, this is for you.

The WISSOTA Late Models will lead the chase for the big prize, while the Modifieds

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and the Super Stocks will race for their own purses. Street Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Mod Fours will be in action as well.

Practices are usually held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, with the pits and grandstand opening at 3 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. All heat races will be run on Friday, with all B-Main and Features on Saturday.

For more information, visit www. vikingspeedway.net.

A M A Z I N G

IF YOU GO

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Viking Speedway Fall Classic WHEN Thursday-Saturday, October 6-8 Racing begins at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday Sunday, October 9 is the rain date WHERE Viking Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, off County Road 82, west of Alexandria FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit the Viking Speedway’s website at www. vikingspeedway.net as the dates for the races near for the most up-to-date information.

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Prohibition-era entertainment

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day of fun and celebration, Moonshine Madness in Osakis on Saturday, September 10 is a look back at the Prohibition era.

Filled with activities for all, Panther Distillery’s celebration features a look back at the Prohibition era as exhibitors and visitors alike sport their zoot suits and flapper dresses to commemorate the event. Antique car clubs get in on the act and actors will portray Al Capone, a Chicago gangster who gained fame during the Prohibition

era, and Bonnie and Clyde, a pair of notorious American outlaws during the Great Depression.

The distillery will also be hosting live professional bull riding from 3-5 p.m. on the property. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for $10 per person. Children 6 and younger are free. Cost on the day of the event is $14 per person.

Among the activites for the day will be tours at the distillery and downtown bottling location, food vendors and crafters, live music, pontoon rides, semi show, golf scramble and a street dance.

There will be trolley rides to and from Panther Distillery and downtown Osakis throughout the day.

For the most up-to-date information, visit Moonshine Madness 2016’s Facebook page, call Panther Distillery at (320) 859-2256 or Laura at (320) 8594261 (for downtown events).

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IF YOU GO

Activities

Vacationer e n i h s n o o M Madness

WHEN Saturday, September 10 AT PANTHER DISTILLERY Food, gift shop, sampling and tours and live professional bull riding from 3-5 p.m.

DOWNTOWN OSAKIS 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Quilts Along the Trail 10 a.m.: Golf scramble 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Pontoon rides 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Semi show Noon-2 p.m.: Bjorn and Bootlegger Noon-4 p.m.: Mechanical bull riding 3 p.m.: Beanbag tournament 7 p.m.: Night parade Street dance with Nasty Habit Softball tournament Food vendors and crafters all day Live music all day, featuring Blonde and the Bohunk FOR MORE INFORMATION Call Panther Distillery at (320) 859-2256 or Laura at (320) 859-4621 for downtown events

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Fun for every age

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ooking for some outdoor fun for the entire family this fall? Then look no further than Country Blossom Farm, with its 64 acres of apple trees, vegetable and berry patches as well as a corn maze, wagon rides and straw mountain.

Country Blossom Farm will open for the season on August 13 and has several fall special events planned.

September 3-5 will be its Fall-APalooza, with Apple Pie Days on September 24-25. In October, the farm will celebrate Pumpkin Mania.

New for 2016 will be a huge jumping pillow, spider web, farm wagon

rides as well as returning favorites such as the five-acre corn maze, the Woodland Walk, the Corn Pit and the Straw Mountain.

Along with the farm, there is also a retail gift shop with a bakery that serves home-baked treats daily, including pies, cookies, bars, turnovers, scones, strudels and doughnuts. Fresh caramel apples are added to the menu when the apples are ripe, along with hot cider and cold cider slushes.

Country Blossom Farm is located at 1951 Englund Road SW near Alexandria and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information about Country Blossom Farm or to schedule a large group tour, call (320) 334-1110, visit CountryBlossomFarm.com or find it on Facebook.

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FUN ON THE FARM

Activities

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FARMERS MARKET OPTIONS Country Blossom Farm is a vendor at Farmers Markets in Alexandria, Fergus Falls and Glenwood.

MISSION STATEMENT Country Blossom Farm’s mission is to provide the highest quality, best tasting local apples, fruit and vegetables to Alexandria and the surrounding area using sustainable farming practices.

LOCATION 1951 Englund Road S.W. near Alexandria (320) 334-1620 or (320) 334-1110

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40 E Main St Osakis, MN 56360

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June

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July

OSAKIS

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

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

Daily Happy Hour Specials Daily 17 Main St. E., Downtown Osakis

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Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

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59 W. Main Street, Osakis

September 200 Central Ave E, Osakis 320-859-2161

Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Quilts Along the Trail Moonshine Madness

October

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

November

Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Osakis Liquor Store HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday • 3-6pm

HUGE Beer, Wine & Liquor Selection at our Off Sale Open Mon.- Sat. 9am-2am Off Sale closes at 10pm

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Fun for every age

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adies, this one’s for you! The can’t-miss Ladies Night Out in Alexandria will be at the Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, October 13 from 3-7 p.m.

Featuring on-stage entertainment and a new venue, this event will include exhibits, great music, the latest fashions as well as helpful hints

and anything else that might be of interest to the women of today. Best of all, it’s free!

You’ll be able to browse, shop and enjoy free giveaways at the many vendor booths or stop and watch one of the various demonstrations Whether you’re looking for information or just an entertaining outing, Ladies Night Out is the place for you.

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Ladies Night Out WHEN Thursday, October 13, 2016 3-7 p.m.

WHERE Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria WHAT YOU’LL FIND More than 40 exhibitors as well as games, prizes and much more.

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Downtown Alexandria

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Let Kyle 111 6th Avenue West, Downtown Alexandria Serve You! 320-762-0309 • 800-58-5336

www.alexandriaareaarts.org 618 Broadway, Alexandria, MN

Interior Design, Gifts and Décor all under one roof MAN CAVE

609 Broadway, Alexandria 320-763-8300 • www.ravnikandco.com The only gift shop in Alexandria that gives back 100% of its profits to those who need it. There is an experience awaiting you at our workshop & store!

320.759.2300 OPEN YEAR ROUND Owners Jeff & Lynelle Lanoue Mon. - Sat. 10-5 619 Broadway St, Alexandria Sun. 12-4 www.pastandpresenthomegallery.com

518 Broadway, Alexandria (320) 219-7888 Classes, Yarns, Beads, Parties & More!

women’s apparel

& tanning

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Check out our website for store hours and other valuable information.

www.artwithapurpose.com

or stop in for a fresh cup of our locally roasted coffee 612 Broadway St. • 320-759-1922

Featuring Imports from all Scandinavian Countries 604 Broadway, Alexandria • 320.763.6363

DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA • LITTLE FALLS

320.763.5157 • M-F 9-7; SAT. 9-5:30; SUN. 12-4

Antique Store Two levels of furniture, pottery, jewelry, glassware, primitives and unique home décor.

517 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308

109 6th Ave W Alexandria

(320) 762-8990 M-F 9-6 *Sat 9-5:30 * Sun 12-4

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Refurbished & Repurposed Furniture, Home Decor & so much more!

Yesterdays

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Art Bar 39 has you you covered

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social and creative events company, Alexandria’s Art Bar 39 hosts public create and sip events in their Alexandria studio at the Viking Plaza in Alexandria, offering a variety of art events for adults.

Adult create and sip nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and offer a different project each night, taught by the studio’s professional creative team. Classes are designed to be approachable and the professionals walk you through each art project step-by-step. Walk-ins are welcome but you can reserve your seat by pre-registering.

Cost of each

event includes instruction, canvas, paints, easels and all other art materials. Food and beverages are an additional cost. Art Bar 39 also offers private events for adults and children alike at the venue of your choice.

Events for children include open studio that welcomes walk-ins, as well as kids’ birthday parties, camps, classes and workshops.

Along with their painting events, Art Bar 39 is now a cafe/restaurant that serves coffee, beverages, pizzas and desserts. You can even dine while watching an art event in action. It is owned and operated by Australia native Leanne Larson, who opened its doors in 2014.

For more information, visit www. artbar39.com, or contact Art Bar 39 at artbar39@gmail.com or call (320) 815-8081. Registration for many events can be done through the website.

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WHAT YOU’LL FIND

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Friends and fun

PAINTING TIMES Thursday-Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Children’s paint/art activity Sunday , 2-5 p.m.

Children’s studio: offered during all studio hours, no appointment is needed.

REGULAR HOURS Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

WHERE Art Bar 39 is located in the Viking Plaza and has its own exterior door near the Joann Fabrics entrance.

CONTACT 3015 Hwy 29 S., Suite 4122, Alexandria artbar39@gmail.com (320) 815-8081

LOCAL THEATER

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Season is winding down

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or more than 55 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) has presented exceptional and entertaining live theater in the Alexandria lakes area. TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five productions throughout the summer.

TLHD’s final production of the season will be A Skidoo Named Desire: Love and

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Call for pricing

320.763.7701

Weekend & Weekly Rentals Available

AUGUST 2-9

A SKIDOO NAMED DESIRE: LOVE AND OTHER THINGS MINNESOTAN This show is the best of the best from Brave New Workshop and features sketches on all subjects while applying a Minnesota twist. BNW has been entertaining people since 1958 and launched the comedy careers of Louie Anderson and satirist-turned-senator Al Franken.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

To make reservations, buy tickets or for more information, call (320) 846-3150.

Other Things Minnesotan.

To make reservations, buy tickets or for more information, call (320) 846-3150 or purchase tickets online at www.tlhd.org.

The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE in Alexandria. To find the theater from I-94, take the Alexandria exit for Hwy 29, then go north to County Road 42. Go left, continue four miles to County Road 120 and turn right. The theater is 0.1 miles on the left.

The box office opens one hour before showtime.

Rent

Upcoming Productions

some

DIRECTIONS

1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria I-94 to Alexandria, MN Take the Alexandria exit (HWY 29) north to Co Rd 42 (Holiday gas station intersection). Go left, continue 4 miles to Co Rd 120, and turn right. The theater is 0.1 mi. on the left.

Fun

in the Alexandria Lakes Area

FUN RENTALS Pontoons, boats and jet skis.

Hourly, daily and weekly rentals.

To have fun at the lake, call

(320) 491-6029

Lakes Area Jet Ski Rental “Keeping the SPARK alive Everybody’s doin it – SEA Doo”

$1

Per Min Weekend Rental

2016 Sea Doo

Delivery/Pickup & 1st Tank of Gas Included Other Packages Available Upon Request.

Also offering Wake Boards, Tubes & Knee Boards

Paddleboards  Tubes  Wake Boards

Joyce Hodge (320) 852-7575

9490 S. Park Dr. N.E. Carlos, MN 56319

Toll Free: 1-866-481-6049  www.lakecarlosmarina.org

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Perfect place to get together

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ocated in the heart of historic downtown Alexandria, Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale is a wonderful place to meet friends for an evening

out.

Along with its great food and drinks, Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale features live music by local artists most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

There are more than 70 wines by the glass and 60 beers by the bottle to choose from and a knowledgeable staff to help guide your dining experience.

Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale’s building was constructed in 1901 and originally served as a saloon.

It has evolved through multiple venues before returning to its roots as a dining establishment in 2006.

The building also showcases the talents of several artists in its gallery, including John House of Melby, who has won all five of the Minnesota DNR’s stamp contests from 1999 to 2012.

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SIP AND SOCIALIZE

Arts & Entertainment

Vacationer e u n e v A Sixth Ale Wine &

SIXTH AVENUE WINE & ALE is located at 115 Sixth Avenue East, Alexandria HOURS Summer hours are noon-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and noon-11:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Winter hours are 4-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 4-11:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Daily lunches are also served during the summer season.

ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday is Wined Down Day, offering half price on selected bottles of wine with purchase of a food item.

Mystery & Wine Meet-up book club is held the last Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Books are limited to mysteries that involve wine in some way.

CONTACT Visit Sixth Avenue Wine & Ale’s website at www.sixthavenuewineandale.com, email them at sixthavealex@gctel.net or call (320) 759-2277.

Come Worship With Us! Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

ALEXANDRIA

First Lutheran (ELCA)

St. Mary’s Catholic

2210 6th Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Craig Haberman, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8am & 9:30am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Coffee & Fellowship 9am.

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS)

St. Paul’s Lutheran (WELS)

Berea Lutheran Brethren

Harvest

Zion Lutheran (LCMS)

Alexandria Covenant

4005 Dakota St., 320-763-5659 www.alexandriacovenant.org John LeVahn, Sr. Pastor.

8:00am Traditional; 9:15-10:45am Contemporary

Alexandria United Methodist

1405 6th Ave E., 320-762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Steve Walswick, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am with coffee hour to follow Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Bethesda Lutheran

1204 N. Nokomis NE, 320-763-5164 www.bethesdaalexandria.org bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Jerry Lanes, Pastor; Krista Monson, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Saturday Worship: 5:00pm; Sunday Worship: 9:30am

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

605 Douglas St., 320-763-5178 www.calvaryalex.org Pastors: Hans Dahl, Marilee Bergerson Summer Worship (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Sat. 6pm; Sun. 8:30am @ Calvary. Sun. 10:45am Calvary at the Lake Worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp with 10am brunch.

Emmanuel Episcopal

12th Ave. E & Lake St., 320-763-3201 www.alexmnepiscopal.org; episcopal@centurylink.net Rev. Tom Sinning, Deacon. Sun. Worship: 10am

First Congregational United Church of Christ

221 7th Avenue W., 320-763-3341 www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com Scott Keehn, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10am Communion 2nd Sunday of the month KXRA radio broadcast 1st Sunday of the month watch each weekday morning 9am Cable 181

822 Douglas St., 320-762-2196 www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg & Kari vanWakeren Sat. Worship: 5pm; Sun.Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am.

The 9:45 service is broadcast live on KXRA 1490AM. Worship Memorial to Labor Day at Carlos State Park at 10:30am; Alexandria City Park at 11am 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 320-762-5152 www.goodshepherd-lcms.org William Moeller, Interim Pastor Sunday Worship: 8am & 9:45am Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

1910 Aga Dr., 320-759-1400 www.harvestalexandria.com Sunday Worship: 10:30am. Communion 1st Sun. of month. Youth: Wed. 6:30pm

House of Prayer

3020 Rosewood Lane SE, 320-762-0828 www.hopci.com Lynndene Way, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Lake Community

490 Voyager Dr., 320-762-5424 www.lakecommunity.org Ron Berget, Senior Pastor, Paul Peterson, Assoc. Pastor, Sun. Worship: 9am/Communion 1st Sun. each month. Day Camp June 27-30.

Basketball & Soccer Camp July 18-20.

Living Word Lutheran (LCMC)

1722 16th Ave. E., 320-762-1997 www.livingwordalexmn.org AJ Kluver, Pastor, Sunday Worship: 9:00am; Adult Bible Study: 10:15am, Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of month

New Testament

2505 Hwy 29 North, 320-762-2444 Peter Reishus, Pastor; Mike Loween, Pastor Sun. Worship: 9:30am-10:15am Worship & Teaching: 10:30am-11:30am

Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) 681 Voyager Dr., 320-762-8641 www.shalomlutheran.org Justin Fenger, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 Communion at every service

420 Irving Street, 320-763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5pm; Sunday Masses: 8am & 10am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times.

Sacrament of Penance: 4pm Saturday Rosewood - Victoria Heights 320-762-1644. www.stpaulalex.com Michael Neuman, Pastor Sun. Worship: 9am; Bible Class: 10:30am Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. of the month 3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 320-763-4842, www.zionalex.org, zionluth@zionalex.org Rev. David Hinz, Rev. Geoffrey Gronewold, Summer services 8am & 10am fellowship 9:15am Praise worship 8am 2nd Sunday,10am 3rd Sunday Sunday Broadcast Charter Channel 7 & Gardonville 21.4 weekdays 10am

OTHER AREAS These times apply June 1 to Aug. 31 Sacred Heart Catholic, Urbank.

Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

Seven Dolors Catholic, Millerville.

Sunday Worship: 10:30am

St. Ann’s Catholic, Brandon.

Sat. Worship: 4pm . Sun. Worship: 9:30am

St. Williams, Parkers Prairie; Sunday Worship: 8:30am St. Luke’s, Garfield (LCMC)

201 Ida St. Garfield ,320-834-2285 www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastors: David L. Gran & Susan J. Davidson.

Pr. David Wallin Visitation Pastor.

Worship: 8:30 & 11 am. Coffee Fellowship & Bible Studies 9:45am; Holy Communion 2nd & last Sunday; Praise Worship 11am 3rd Sunday

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Playing beautiful music

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ringing classical chamber music to the Alexandria area since 1993, the Alexandria Festival of the Lakes offers audiences a chance to hear from professional musicians from Minnesota and throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.

This year’s music will feature several festival premieres including Violin Sonata #2 in A Major, op. 100 by Johannes Brahms, Piano Quintet in C Minor by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Piano Trio in B-flat Major, K. 502 by Wolfgang Amadéus Mozart and Sonata in A minor for flute unaccompanied, BWV.1013 by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Several festival-favorite performers return as well in Tamás Strasser on viola, Adam Kuenzel on flute,

Colin McGuire on violin and more when the festival takes place August 5-13.

Tickets for the Festival of the Lakes go on sale in July and are available at Cherry Street Books at Fifth and Broadway in downtown Alexandria, or by calling (320) 763-9400. You can also email tickets@rea-alp.com.

Please know that the main office is not staffed full time, but that phone messages and emails are checked every day.

Cost is $15 for adults and students will be admitted free at the door on concert evenings only. All seats are general admission.

The Festival of the Lakes is funded in part by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota legislative appropriation. For more information, visit the Festival of the Lakes website at www.alexfest.org or call (320) 762-5666.

IF YOU GO

Arts & Entertainment

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Festival Concert Schedule WHERE Alexandria United Methodist Church 2210 Sixth Avenue East, Alexandria

FESTIVAL CONCERT No. 1 Friday, August 5, 7 p.m.

Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata #2 in A Major, op. 100*, Ralph Vaughan Williams: Piano Quintet in C minor*, Antonín Dvorák: String Quintet in G Major, op. 77 FEATURED PERFORMERS: Peter McGuire, violin; Jill Olson Moser, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Richard Bock, cello; Christopher Brown, bass; Dina Michelson Namer, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT No. 2 Saturday, August 6, 7 p.m.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: Rebecca Clarke: Morpheus for viola & piano*, Wolfgang Amadèus Mozart: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, K. 502*, Claude Debussy: Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp*, Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata in A minor for flute unaccompanied, BWV. 1013*, Marcel Tourneir: Vers la source dans le bois*, Carlos Salzedo: Song in the Night, Andre Jolivet: Chant de Linos for flute, harp and string trio* FEATURED PERFORMERS: Adam Kuenzel, flute; Colin McGuire, violin; David Auerbach, viola; Sarah Lewis, cello; Ann Benjamin, harp; Sonja Thompson, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT No. 3 Sunday, August 7, 3 p.m.

Hubbard United Methodist Church, Hubbard, MN (a repeat of the August 5 program) MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata #2 in A Major, op. 100*, Ralph Vaughan Williams: Piano Quintet in C minor*, Antonín Dvorák: String Quintet in G Major, op. 77 FEATURED PERFORMERS: Peter McGuire, violin; Jill Olson Moser, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Richard Bock, cello; Christopher Brown, bass; Dina Michelson Namer, piano FESTIVAL FINALE Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: Richard Strauss, arr.

Hasenöhrl: Till Eulenspiegel, einmal anders!*, Leos Janácek: Pohádka (Fairy Tale) for cello and piano*, Darius Milhaud: Viola Sonata #1*, Ludwig van Beethoven: Septet in E-flat Major, op. 20 FEATURED PERFORMERS: Jennifer Gerth, clarinet; J. Christopher Marshall, bassoon; Ellen Dinwiddie Smith, horn; Peter McGuire, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Sarah Lewis, cello; Christopher Brown, bass; Sonja Thompson, piano *Festival premiere FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.alexfest.org or call (320) 762-5666.

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Knute Nelson home houses Alexandria history

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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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Lakes, Parks, Museums

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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 are 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. 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 they 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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Beautiful parks Visit one today!

CITY PARKS

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.

Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street 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.

Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes.

It features a gazebo, kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.

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

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria.

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

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

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East, turn north on Birch 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 Avenue West in Alexandria.

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

Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.

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

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

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

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

COUNTY PARKS

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

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

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

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

Kensington Runestone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found.

There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays.

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

STATE PARK

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park.

Permit is required; purchase at park office ($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, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area, skating area and fishouse rental.

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

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AREA LAKES

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

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

GRANTS Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94

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

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

HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes

ANDREW Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28

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

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

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DARLING Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos DEVILS Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd. FREEBORN Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96 GENEVA Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 GILBERT Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, northern, walleye Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd.

IDA Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip INDIAN Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd. IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 LATOKA Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

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

SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and Smith Lake Rd.

MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, muskellunge, walleye Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8 MOON Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, walleye, bullhead, perch Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82.

MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County)

STOWE Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88 UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23

OSCAR Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27

VERMONT Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd.

POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd.

VICTORIA Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd.

RACHEL Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 RED ROCK Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr.

WHISKEY Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58 WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end

ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27

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AREA LAKES

LITTLE CHIPPEWA Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108

Special summer exhibits to enjoy

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he Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens, filled with the history of Minnesota lakes, is hosting the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition of “X-ray Vision: Fish Inside Out” during the 2016 season.

Opening May 20, the Smithsonian’s national collection of these fish X-rays represents more than 70 percent of the world’s fish specimens and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world.

Along with the Smithsonian exhibit this summer is a select watercraft exhibition from the Lee Anderson collection.

Anderson has one of the finest collections of vintage watercraft in the world and his watercraft will be displayed in the North Gallery.

The museum, open May 20-November 1, is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department.

The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Contact the museum at (320) 759-1114 or through its website www.LegacyoftheLakes.org.

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

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

Big Ole arrived at his home in Alexandria in front of the Runestone Museum in December of 1965. Now, more than 50 years later, he still stands strong.

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

perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster?

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

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

For more information call (320) 7633160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org.

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Lakes, Parks, Museums

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES MUSEUM EXHIBITS include watercraft collections of classic boats, as well as artifacts and memorabilia documenting the rich and colorful resorting traditions of the lakes area – grand hotel and resort history, fishing memorabilia and much more.

LEGACY OF THE LAKES GARDENS Open daily and free to the public, the gardens showcase beautiful landscaping, nature and the gardener’s art.

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS Join your friends, bring a lawn chair and listen to the great musicians performing outdoors on the Pohlig Family Stage. Refreshments, adult beverages and popcorn available for purchase.

Must be 21 or older to attend. Visit www.LegacyoftheLakes.org for information on concerts.

BIG OLE The 28-foot tall Viking statue is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Park, across the street from the Runestone Museum at 206 Broadway.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONE The world-famous Runestone is located at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

FORT ALEXANDRIA Houses the Runestone Museum and is a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862 and contains several original buildings, including an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse.

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Public Beaches

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

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

LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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

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

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CHIPPEWA COUNTY PARK BEACH Brandon. Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108 LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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Urbank, MN • 218-267-6455 Wed., Thurs., Fri. 3pm-1am Sat. 11am-1am Sun. 11am-Midnight OPEN DAILY Serving lunch & dinner • BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR Mon.-Sat. open at 11am. Sun. open @3pm

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Outdoor Patio • Live Music Night Club • Sand Volleyball www.bugaboobay.com

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

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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 Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am

• More than 29 tap beers • Nightly drink specials

• 50+ wines by the glass • Specializing in our 70+ unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food all from scratch • Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining Open 7 Days a Week

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BAR & GRILL HOURS 9am - Last Call - 12:45am Full Food Service In Bar Until 10pm DANCE FLOOR with complete speaker system

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Breakfast & lunch favorites including prime rib & glazed ham, omelette station, fresh rolls, fruit and biscuits & gravy!

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

Sunday: Prime Rib Brunch 8am-2pm

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320-762-2416 • Downtown Nelson

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320-763-7712 • 104 Broadway - Next to Big Ole Statue Open Daily 8 A.M - 1 A.M. • Like us on Facebook!

www.depotalex.com Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot Overlooking Lake Agnes.

• Large Menu & Salad Bar • Best Pizza in the Area • Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TVs • Pool Tables & Games • DJ Thurs. – Sat. Nights • Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Valid Wednesday - Sunday 8 am-10:30 am Only!

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One coupon per table. Expires 3/30/17.

320-763-7712 • Downtown Alexandria Next to Big Ole Statue

www.depotalex.com

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320-763-7712 • Downtown Alexandria Next to Big Ole Statue

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FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am

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