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lthough summer is not officially here until the summer solstice on June 21, those of us with a love of the summer months begin to celebrate these precious few months of warm weather in Minnesota as soon as it is possible. Days of swimming, Popsicles, wearing shorts and enjoying the balmy breezes on a warm summer evening. It is, quite possibly, the best time of year.

And, even though Minnesota summers are never long enough, we know how to make the most of it! Life in the lakes area kicks up a notch as we head for the outdoors to breathe in the fresh air and take in the beauty that surrounds us.

Memorial Day marks the return of Ole Oppe Fest to open the summer season here in the lakes area. Formerly Awake the Lakes, the festival includes the Memorial Day parade and Lori Mork ceremony to honor our troops. Rain or shine, we EDITOR feed you and entertain you, getting you ready for the summer days that are just on the horizon.

“Summer is the time Love the water? Then head for when one sheds one of the many lakes for one’s clothes, and swimming, skiing, boating or fishing. Prefer to stay on dry the right kind of day ground? There are nine golf is jeweled balm for courses for you to choose from.

Or skate, hike or bike along the the battered spirit.”

Central Lakes Trail. There are many state, county and city parks Ada Louise Huxtable where you can enjoy camping or PULITZER PRIZE WINNER maybe a picnic.

For baseball lovers, the warming days bring a chance to head to the ballparks to watch our favorite teams, including the Blue Anchors, who make their home at Knute Nelson Memorial Park.

It’s fun for the whole family and you may even see a professional player in the making.

There’s so much to see and do in the Alexandria area and we encourage you to take the time to get to know us a little better.

Enjoy!

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

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Brandenburg Exhibit Page 8

Arts & Entertainment Theatre L’Homme Dieu ................................................4 Central Lakes Symphony .............................................6 Central Lakes Concert Association ............................10 Taste of the Lakes area ..............................................22 Food and Hospitality guide ........................................27

Blue Anchors open season Page 12

Activities Area churches ..............................................................5 Osakis events calendar ................................................9 Shop downtown.........................................................11 Golf directory .............................................................14 Events calendar..........................................................16 Minnesota lakes Maritime Museum ..........................18 Ole Oppe Fest ............................................................20

Parks & Lakes Carlos State Park ........................................................26 Area Lakes..................................................................38 Safe boating ...............................................................40 Minnesota fishing opener ..........................................41 Big Ole/Runestone Museum......................................42 Parks...........................................................................44 Beaches......................................................................45 Central Lakes Trail ......................................................46

History comes alive at the Runestone Museum Page 43

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Exceptional entertainment

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or 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.

Opening the season will be a special performance

by The Fabulous Armadillos, one of Minnesota’s most popular tribute bands, on May 29 and 30.

The Fabulous Armadillos, an 8-piece band of professional musicians, which has been playing themed shows to sold-out audiences since 2006, make its Alexandria debut in the pre-season concert event.

With a song list that spans from rock to Motown, each theater show is a sit-down, multi-media, storytelling event perfect for a summer night.

Those special performances will be followed by River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain, featuring former Alexandria resident and longtime WCCO newscaster Don Shelby. Music is performed by the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers as the audience is taken on a musical journey celebrating life on the Mississippi – past and present – through choral masterpieces, favorite folksongs, traditional spirituals and Americana – all paired with the words of Mark Twain.

The production is directed by Jon Cranney, former artistic director of the Children’s Theatre Company.

Season ticket packages are now available for the 2015 season and can be purchased online at www.tlhd.org.

The box office opens one hour before showtime.

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JULY 14-19 2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM Winner of a 2013 Ivey Award, this show takes an honest and silly look at why we drink coffee and other things.

JULY 28-AUGUST 2 RING OF FIRE Through words and music, this jukebox musical honors and brings to life the remarkable musical legend Johnny Cash.

AUGUST 4-9 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Based on a 1960 low-budget film, this comedy horror pop musical tells the story of nerdy Seymour Krelborn, who happens upon an unusual plant.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW To make reservations, buy tickets or for more information, call (320) 846-3150.

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.

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Symphony in the Spring

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oin music lovers on Sunday, May 17 in the Tastefully Simple Performing Arts Center at the Alexandria Area High School for the Symphony in the Spring, featuring the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra, an organization more than 50 members strong from the communities of Alexandria, Brandon, Carlos, Fergus Falls, Garfield, Glenwood, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, Villard and Vining.

The orchestra, led by Alexandria Area High School orchestra director Brad Lambrecht, will perform Symphonic Dance No. 2 by Grieg; Viola Concerto in G Minor by Forsyth, featuring Ryan Jensen on viola; Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms; and Symphony No. 1 in C Minor by Brahms.

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THE ORCHESTRA is a community organization based in Alexandria that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in West Central Minnesota by enriching the lives of audience members. The orchestra brings more opportunities to hear beautiful music, provides an opportunity for musicians to participate in performing serious music with a symphony orchestra, and gives back to the community through donations and student scholarships.

HE MADE IT HAPPEN Alexandria Area High School orchestra director Brad Lambrecht had a vision that became a reality in 2009 when a nonprofit organization was formed, and he has been instrumental in bringing music to the area since that time.

PERFORMANCES Along with their Symphony in the Spring performance, the Central Lakes Symphony has several other performances throughout the year.

You can find information on that schedule by visiting www.centrallakessymphony.org.

TICKETS Tickets for the concert can be purchased at the door for $11 for adults and $5 for students.

They may also be pre-purchased at the Alexandria Community Education Office at 510 McKay Avenue North; Carlson Music Center at 901 Broadway; and Cherry Street Books at 503 Broadway.

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innesota may be known as the land of 10,000 lakes, but the state also includes breathtaking forests, beautiful grasslands and captivating wildlife, much of which can be found in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Alexandria’s Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum will be bringing you glimpses of these wonders as Jim Brandenburg’s photography exhibit “Chased by the Light – A 90 Day Journey” will be on display for the 2015 season.

Brandenburg, an award-winning photographer for National Geographic and Minnesota native, challenged himself to make just one photograph a day for 90 days, all within the deep woods surrounding Brandenburg’s home, Ravenwood, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, beginning on September 23, 1994 and ending on December 21 of that year.

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Photos depicting Brandenburg’s feelings on the essence of wild places – a wolf chasing ravens, the aurora borealis, a frost-covered meadow, an abandoned beaver dam – will be presented in this photographic display.

The exhibit is funded in part by a grant from the Lakes Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation, and in cooperation with the James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History and the University of Minnesota.

Along with this special exhibit, the museum also has several permanent displays dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on Minnesota lakes.

(See page 18).

The museum, which opens May 12, is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. It is is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.

Contact the museum at (320) 759-1114 or through its website www.mnlakesmaritime.org.

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Vacationer y b d e s a h C the Light JIM BRANDENBURG grew up in Luverne, Minnesota and attended the University of MinnesotaDuluth, majoring in studio art.

HE SERVED AS the picture editor at the Worthington Daily Globe, where he began freelancing for National Geographic Magazine, becoming a contract photographer for them in 1978.

HE SPENT 25 YEARS with National Geographic, compiling a resume that includes 19 magazine stories, two television features and photographic work in more than 19 books.

HE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF the prestigious World Achievement Award from the United National Environmental Program in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991 and was named a Hasselblad Master in 2002.

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It’s music to your ears

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

On May 3, CLCA will be rocking with the sounds of Karen Carpenter as Lisa Rock and her six-piece band bring the music of the Carpenters to the stage.

Rock, a singer as well as a playwright, has been performing to sold-out crowds for years. Rock goes beyond the music in her concerts, however, drawing the crowd in

with anecdotes about Karen and Richard Carpenter, their lives and how some of the songs originated.

On May 11, Six Appeal will take the stage, delighting the audience with a journey that spans decades of music, as the a cappella group performs classic oldies, current chart toppers and catchy original tunes.

Formed in 1983, the first Central Lakes Concert Association season included four concerts and has expanded to include reciprocity with the Sauk Centre Concert Association, as well as Ortonville/Milbank,

Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena, giving patrons an enormous variety of entertainment from September through May. The association offers an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public.

A season membership, which includes tickets to all concerts in Alexandria and the five other communities involved in the CLCA, is just $40 per adult, or $90 for a family membership. Students receive a membership for just $15.

All Alexandria performances are held at the Alexandria Area High School.

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

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SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters Singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band bring the music of the Carpenters to the stage MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 Six Appeal The award-winning vocal band Six Appeal takes you on a journey that spans decades of music, performing classic oldies, current chart toppers and catchy original tunes, all sung a cappella.

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alls and strikes, home runs and plays at the plate.

Summer and baseball just go together, and here in the lakes area, we take our baseball seriously.

The Alexandria Blue Anchors are a big attraction and are members of the Northwoods League, a summer baseball league comprised of teams made up of top college players from across the nation.

You never know what future Major League Baseball All-Star might be on the roster. The Northwoods League has produced several through the years, and the Alexandria franchise is no exception, most notably St. Louis Cardinals player Allen Craig.

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WHAT IS THE NORTHWOODS LEAGUE? The Northwoods baseball league, which began in 1994, is made up of collegiate players who compete during a 56game schedule each summer, developing their games with a dream to play Major League Baseball.

BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS As of April 21, 2015, Alexandria had 12 players that continued on to play Major League Baseball, including current players Nick Hundley of the Colorado Rockies, Allen Craig of the Red Sox, Lucas Duda of the New York Mets and Marcus Semien of the Oakland A’s.

MLB DEBUTS In the second year of the Northwoods League, five players reached the majors, while in 2007, a total of 16 players were competing.

In 2013, 18 Northwoods League players made their Major League debut. In both 2013 and 2014, a total of 59 NWL players were still playing Major League Baseball.

WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Allen Craig, who played for the then Alexandria Beetles team in 2003 and 2005, made his Major League Baseball debut on April 8, 2010 with the St. Louis Cardinals, who drafted him from the University of California, Berkeley.

The franchise began in Alexandria in 2001 and plays in the family friendly venue of Knute Nelson Memorial Park.

Attendance through the years has grown, with the Alexandria team pulling in 21,737 spectators last season. The Northwoods League hit a huge milestone last summer, drawing more than 1 million fans.

So, if you’re looking for an evening of entertainment under the summer skies, head for a Blue Anchors game.

Craig made history in both of his World Series appearances, tying a record by collecting three hits that drove in gamewinning runs during the 2011 series, and in 2013, became the first player to score a game-winning run on an obstruction call.

His 2011 appearance helped the Cardinals win the World Series championship, while in 2013, Craig was named an All-Star after his team lost to the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

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7-10 a.m., Chain of Lakes Triathlon, www.pickleevents.com.

7:30 p.m., Of Mice and Men, Alexandria Area Arts Association. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., 27th annual Alexandria Spring Arts and Crafts Show at Runestone Community Center, Alexandria; www.briggsmotley.com.

1:24 p.m., Run for the Roses 5K run/walk, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 2 p.m., Of Mice and Men, Alexandria Area Arts Association. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

7:30 p.m., Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, Central Lakes Concert Association at the Alexandria Area High School, www.concertassociation.net/alexandriamn.

9 a.m., Walk MS at Voyager Elementary School, Alexandria; contact (855) 372-1331 or specialevents@MSsociety.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Minnesota Fishing Opener and Alexandria Garage Sales.

MONDAY, MAY 11 7:30 p.m., Six Appeal, Central Lakes Concert Association at the Alexandria Area High School, www.concertassociation.net/alexandriamn.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 2 p.m., The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony in the Spring, Tastefully Simple Performing Arts Center (AAHS). www.centrallakessymphony.org.

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THURSDAY, MAY 21 Stop, Shop and Stroll, downtown Alexandria; www.dowtownalexandria.com/events/ 7 p.m., Music on the Courthouse Lawn series begins, Red Willow Arts Coalition.

SUNDAY, MAY 24 Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K race and 1 Mile Fun Run at Carlos Creek Winery, (320) 846-5443; www.awakethegrapes.com.

MONDAY, MAY 25 10 - 11 a.m., Alexandria Memorial Day Parade, north on Broadway to Kinkead Cemetery.

10 a.m., Osakis Memorial Day Parade and Service at Lakeside Cemetery, Osakis; (320) 859-2117.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Downtown Wine & Art Crawl, Alexandria.

EVENTS CALENDAR

FRIDAY, MAY 1 7:30 p.m., Of Mice and Men, Alexandria Area Arts Association. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20 8 a.m., Osakis 5K Run/Walk starting at 113 West Main Street, Osakis; (320) 859-4504.

7 a.m., Osakis Lions 34th annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis; (320) 859-1230.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 7 a.m., Osakis Lions 34th annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis; (320) 859-1230.

TUESDAY-SUNDAY JUNE 23-28 River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 25-28 47th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 26-27 History Live in Fort Alexandria, Runestone Museum, Alexandria; (320) 763-3160; www.runestonemuseum.org.

ONGOING SUMMER EVENTS

Bowling tournaments: Weekends October-May Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria (320) 763-6565 www.gardencenterlanes.com Live music: 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 month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

WISSOTA Car Racing: Saturdays May-August 6:45 p.m.

Additional specials Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net Open Mic Nights: Third Thursday each month 6:30-9 p.m., Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

Shop over 30 stores in comfort!

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

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

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Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum is a look back at lake history

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uch of Minnesota’s history is inspired by the many beautiful lakes throughout our state, and the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum is dedicated to bringing that history to the public.

From handcrafted wooden boats to grand hotels and fishing clubs, the museum brings to life traditions that reach back nearly a century and a half.

Displaying existing watercraft collections and documenting lake life experiences and traditions, the museum is filled with artifacts and memorabilia.

These diverse exhibits, as well as the Maritime Gardens, are all part of the Maritime Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on the Minnesota lakes.

The museum is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum is open MondaySaturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Contact the museum at (320) 759-1114 or through its website www.mnlakesmaritime.org.

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RESORTS AND GRAND HOTELS Family time at one of Minnesota’s numerous resorts is a memory for many people of their time at the lake. This exhibit features the grand hotels in photographs and memorabilia.

SUMMER PORCH This screened-in porch, part of the hotels and resorts exhibit, includes the history of the Minnesouri Club on Lake Miltona, a private collection of cottages with residents from Missouri.

MINNESOTA BOAT BUILDERS In the Alexandria Boat Works exhibit is an interactive presentation of the wood boat building industry in Minnesota during the 1900s as well as designs, tools and notes on how these boats were constructed.

GAR WOOD EXHIBIT International boat racer Garfield “Gar” Wood’s career began as a boy on Lake Osakis, and this exhibit includes movie-tone news reels that tell the story of his “Miss America” boat setting speed records and winning the Harmsworth Trophy six consecutive years.

LARSON BOAT WORKS Started in the garage of Paul Larson in Little Falls, Larson Boat Works has become a mainstay in the boating industry. The colorful graphics in this exhibit take you through the development of his company. Boats from the company are also on display, including the “Falls Flyer.”

FISHING GALLERY Along with vintage fishing gear and memorabilia, the gallery highlights several legendary fishing guides from the lakes area.

HISTORY OF CHRIS-CRAFT The story of the Chris-Craft brand is told from Chris Smith’s early days building racing boats to the formation of the company in 1922 and its evolution into America’s premier wood boat builder.

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The annual summer kickoff returns to its roots

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t’s always fun to herald the return of the summer season, and nowhere does it better than Alexandria with the annual Ole Oppe Fest.

Slated for Memorial Day weekend, Ole Oppe Fest has something for the entire family, from free music to the car show, 5K and 10K runs to a pancake breakfast, a church service and a baseball tournament.

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farmers market, races at the Viking Speedway and a downtown sidewalk sale.

The festival, which began as a thank you to the community after donations poured in to renovate Alexandria’s most famous landmark, Big Ole, became an annual event and eventually morphed into Awake the Lakes. Last year, though, the program returned to its roots.

Dubbed Ole Oppe Fest (Oppe means “up” in Norwegian), the event celebrated Big Ole’s new paint job and sturdy body.

This year’s event will be held come rain or shine, so head on down to Big Ole Park at Second Avenue in Alexandria and join in the festivities.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22 (All events on Second Avenue unless noted) 5-11 p.m., Beer Garden 8-11 p.m., Free music with Cimarron SATURDAY, MAY 23 9 a.m.-noon, Farmers Market 1-4 p.m., Free car show 1-11 p.m., Beer garden 4-8 p.m., Free music with DJ Thumper 5-7:30 p.m., Wing Ding Event (wings with special sauces) 8-11 p.m., Free music with Nasty Habit SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:30 a.m., Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K runs at Carlos Creek Winery with proceeds going to the Alexandria Figure Skaters Club. To register, visit www.zapevent.com or register the day of the event.

11 a.m., Church service at City Park through First Lutheran Church 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Baseball tournament at Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium MONDAY, MAY 25 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pancake breakfast by First Congregational UCC at the corner of Seventh and Elm. 10 a.m., Memorial Day parade WEEKEND EVENTS Downtown sidewalk sale, Viking Speedway racing (Saturday and Sunday), Viking Plaza sidewalk sale

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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.

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!

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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.

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!

America’s Best Value Inn 340 CR 21 S Glenwood MN 320.634.5105 or 888.305.2378 Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn Glenwood, conveniently located on Highway 55 north of Lake Minnewaska. Minutes south of Alexandria. Free deluxe continental breakfast, wireless high-speed Internet, heated indoor pool, HBO, iron, ironing board, clock radio, local calls, and wakeup service. Pets are welcome - charges and restrictions apply. 57 units available.

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Lake Carlos State Park is a world of natural wonders

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uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park is a myriad of natural wonders, including a clear and deep lake just perfect for swimming, fishing and boating.

Among its 1,231 acres, nearly onethird of Minnesota’s 80 mammals and more than 150 species of birds find a home either seasonally or all year long. It’s the perfect place to view loons, grebes, ducks and heron, making this a bird watcher’s paradise! You may even catch a glimpse of the beaver and deer that make their homes within the park.

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

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

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

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

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A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required (unless otherwise noted) and can be purchased at the park for $5 per day or $25 for an annual permit.

WELCOME THE BLUEBIRDS The return of the eastern bluebird, will be celebrated on May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park. The entire family is invited to the Visitor Center to learn about this bird, and naturalists will answer questions, including how to attract bluebirds to your backyard.

FISHING FRENZY FRIDAYS From June 12 to August 28, each Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., join a naturalist for fishing and hands-on learning. Bring your own bait (worms work best), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a water bottle.

Limited rods and reels will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Non-Minnesota residents need a fishing license.

NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY Celebrate “National Get Outdoors Day” June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with activites and nature tours. On this day, vehicle permits are not required to enter the park. You will be able to explore on your own: fish, hike, swim, canoe, paddle boat, geocache or have a picnic. The visitor center will be open.

EVENING CAMPFIRE NATURE PROGRAMS (SATURDAYS) Join a naturalist each Saturday from June 20 through August 15 from 7-8 p.m. at the amphitheater for a nature program by the campfire. Program topics change regularly. Call the park for current topics or check the events calendar for a specific date.

NATURE STORIES AND ACTIVITIES Every Saturday from June 20 through August 15 from 10-11 a.m., Carlos State Park will hold a naturethemed preschool story time and activity. The program is designed for preschool to early elementary. Call the park for current topics or check the events calendar for a specific date.

ARCHERY IN THE PARK On Saturday, June 20, from 1-4 p.m., the park will hold an archery program covering the basics of the sport (safety, proper care of the equipment and how to use a bow). Participants will be able to practice the new skills on the range. All equipment is provided and no personal or outside equipment will be allowed on the range. Must be 8 years or older. Adult must accompany younger participants. The program is held outside, so dress appropriately. Meet at the Horse Campground.

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

COWDRY Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd.

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

CROOKED Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27

ANDREW Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28

DARLING Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

BLACKWELL Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln.

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

BROPHY Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. BURGEN Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 CARLOS Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. CHIPPEWA Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 CHRISTINA Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82

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FREEBORN Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96 GENEVA Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Hwy. 27 GILBERT Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd.

GRANTS Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94 HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes IDA Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip INDIAN Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd. IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 LATOKA Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

LOBSTER Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet 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 Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 MAPLE Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 MARY Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 MILL Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 MILTONA Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd.

MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8 MOON Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82 MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County) OSCAR Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. RACHEL Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 RED ROCK Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr.

ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27

AREA LAKES

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

SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Springfed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 27 and Smith Lake Rd. STOWE Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88 UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23 VERMONT Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd. VICTORIA Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. WHISKEY Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58 WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end

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Boat Safely!

2015

National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22, 2015

Stay safe while out on the water!

With the recent ice out, Minnesotans have begun to prep their boats for fishing and boating on the state’s many lakes.

National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, seeks to remind people about the importance of being safe while on the water.

Here are a few tips to stay safe while boating:

Watch the weather. Obtain up-to-date weather information from a radio or by watching the sky. If you are caught in rough weather, put on a life jacket, keep low in your boat and head for the closest shore. In heavy waves, boats handle best when you head into waves at an angle.

Tell someone your plans. Before you leave on a boating or fishing trip, tell someone where you are going and when you will return.

Know the dangers of hypothermia. Hypothermia (below normal body temperature) is involved in as many as half of Minnesota’s boating deaths each year. Cold water robs body heat 25 times faster than air of the same temperature, so if you capsize or fall out of your boat, immediately attempt to reboard your craft. Wearing a life jacket will also help protect you from hypothermia.

Stay seated. If you do move around, keep your weight low and close to the center of the boat.

Wear a life jacket. Life jackets are now stylish, comfortable and practical. Models are available for all ages and for various activities.

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Boaters are required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on board for every passenger on their vessel.

With today’s life jackets, people can be both safe and stylish. Life jackets are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and are made to be comfortable and lightweight.

FIT FACTS • Check the manufacturer’s ratings for your size and weight.

• Make sure the jacket is properly zipped or buckled.

• Raise your arms straight over your head and ask a friend to grasp the tops of the arm openings, gently pulling up. If there is excess room above the openings and the jacket rides up over your chin or face, it does NOT fit properly. A snug fit in these areas signals a properly fitting life jacket.

• Jackets that are too big will push up around your face, which could be dangerous.

• Jackets that are too small will not be able to keep your body afloat.

• Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard approved.

• Life jackets meant for adults do not work for children. Make sure children are wearing properly-fitted, child-sized life jackets.

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•About 500,000 people are expected to fish on opening day of the walleye and northern pike season, Saturday, May 9.

•Minnesota has 11,842 lakes, 5,400 of which are managed

by DNR Fisheries. There are 18,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams, including 3,800 miles of trout streams.

•Although not every kind of fish lives everywhere, 162 species of fish can be found in Minnesota waters.

•Fishing contributes $2.4 billion to the state’s economy in direct retail sales, ranking Minnesota fourth in the nation for angler expenditures.

•Fishing supports 35,400 Minnesota jobs.

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Birthplace of America

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

The idea for the statue began in January of 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair.

The display was to feature the historical Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was the 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue.

Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April of 1965 and was transported to New York just in time for the World’s Fair.

Big Ole arrived at his home in Alexandria in front of the Runestone Museum in December of 1965. Now, almost 45 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) 763-3160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org.

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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.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Summer hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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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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, one 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, two 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 Fifth Ave. West, Alexandria.

LAKE AGNES PARK South shore of Lake Agnes along Co. Rd. 37 in Alexandria.

LAKE CONNIE PARK Seventh 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 Eighth Ave. West, Alexandria.

MANOR HILLS PARK Hwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks right on Springdale, Alexandria.

MARTIN’S HOPE PARK Second 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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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 lifeguard staffed and non-lifeguard staffed.

Cool and clean, bright and sparkling, the waters of the area lakes seem to call your name.

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 Sixth 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.

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.

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 OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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.

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 five 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, campsites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms with showers, boat landing, amphitheater, equestrian area.

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Vacationer l Centra l i a r T s e k La Something for everyone

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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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