Vacationer July / August 2012

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4th of July Boat Parade • Art in the Park • Rose City Threshing

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Vacationerwelcome W hat’s more fun than summer in Minnesota? Having lived here most of my life, I can honestly say, I can’t think of anything. It’s a time to head outside as the sun warms your face, the lakes call your name and the fireflies dance for your pleasure. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, and here at the Vacationer, we want to share all this with you.

July and August are the pinnacle months of the summer season, and this issue will get you in touch with what’s in store. The lakes area is filled with celebrations as nearly every small community has special days set aside to celebrate its history.

The lakes here are spectacular! Boating, fishing and waterskiing opportunities are everywhere, but my favorite is a quiet pontoon ride and a long Lori Mork VACATIONER EDITOR evening on the dock watching the sun go down. It relaxes my mind and settles my soul.

If you love to golf – this is the place! We have nine golf courses

waiting for you to tee off. But if you’d rather watch, we will be celebrating the 91st annual Resorters Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Club July 29 through August 4. You may even be able to catch a glimpse of professional golfer Tom Lehman, a native of Alexandria, who is often on the sidelines of the tournament.

You’ll find talented artists from around the state displaying their works at Art in the Park this July. I never fail to find something wonderful to bring home when browsing through the booths.

I know as you look through the Vacationer, you’ll find something that sparks your interest here in the Alexandria area. Every day is filled with possibilites.

We’re happy you’re here!

Arts & Entertainment Art in the Park ...................................................................4 Douglas County Historical Society ...................................6 45 Things to do in the Alexandria area.............................7 Roddin’ Round the Lake ...................................................8 Osakis area events ...........................................................9 Rose City Threshing Festival ..........................................10 Unique Boutiques...........................................................11 Theatre L’Homme Dieu...................................................12 Shop downtown Alexandria ...........................................13 Big Ole and the Runestone ............................................14 4th of July .......................................................................21 Churches.........................................................................39

Activities

Publisher: Jody Hanson Vacationer editor: Lori Mork Graphic Designer: Karla Mikkelson

Classic Boat Show..........................................................16 Events Calendar..............................................................18 Festival time....................................................................20 Dining guide ...................................................................22 Resorters Golf Tournament ............................................24 State Trap Shoot .............................................................26 Golf directory ..................................................................28 Area fishing contest .......................................................32

Parks & Lakes Echo Press • (320)763-3133 • www.echopress.com A publication of the Echo Press

Central Lakes Trail...........................................................30 Parks ...............................................................................34 Lakes...............................................................................36 Beaches ..........................................................................38

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A variety of talented artists will be displaying their work

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ou’ll be amazed when you visit the 37th annual Art in the Park as exhibitors from around the midwest display their talents at the Alexandria City Park July 28-29.

Art in the Park has come a long way

since its humble beginnings in 1976.

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

The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) event draws crowds and exhibitors from throughout the state of Minnesota as well as from several other states.

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

The event was originally held at Legion Park in Alexandria, and its

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purpose was to offer the community a chance to see and purchase the fine art of local artists.

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

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

Proceeds from Art in the Park are used to maintain and improve the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

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WHAT 37th annual Art in the Park WHEN Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

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

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

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

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

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS are available to assist with research.

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

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

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given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.” It served in that capacity for 38 years.

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

1. Watch the sun rise.

2. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Alexandria.

3. Have your picture taken with Big Ole.

4. Fish off the pier at Alexandria City Park.

5. Take a hike up Inspiration Peak to enjoy the view.

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

7. Build a sand castle at the lake.

8. Attend a Beetles baseball game at

17. Grab some new reading material 32. Go shopping at the mall. from a bookstore before heading to the beach.

33. Watch the kids play at an area park.

18. Check out the music and nightlife at local clubs.

34. Photograph nature at a local 19. Step back in time at the histori- park. cal society.

35. Go to the stock car or go-kart 20. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park. races.

Walk the historic Silk Stocking 21. Go for a bike ride on the Central 36. district on Douglas and Cedar streets Lakes Trail.

in Alexandria.

22. Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.

37. View the Indian crafts at the Pope County Museum.

23. Take a scenic drive around Lake Osakis.

38. Paddle a canoe along the shoreline of an unpopulated lake.

Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium.

24. Make a decision – is the Rune9. Go horseback riding. stone real or fake?

10. Take a tour of Senator Knute Nel- 25. Fly a kite at Kensington Rune-

39. Go water-skiing.

40. Take in a play at Theatre

son’s home.

stone County Park.

L’Homme Dieu.

11. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

12. Explore the trails at Lake Carlos

26. Go bowling.

27. Go to the waterpark.

28. Tour a winery.

29. Examine the many plants at the

41. Have a pontoon picnic.

42. Go hiking at Spruce Hill County

State Park.

Park.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

14. Take in a matinee movie.

Terrace Learning Garden.

15. View the exhibits at the Rune- 30. Go for a swim at Chippewa

43. Take a plane ride over the lakes

16. Rent a kayak and try a new sport. 31. Play a round of golf.

at an amusement park.

County Park.

44. Attend an event at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

45. Race go-karts or bumper boats

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Classic vehicles displayed in Osakis et ready for the 21st annual Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, which is kicking into gear on Saturday, July 14.

Sponsored by the Central Lakes Cruzers, Roddin’ Round the Lake draws many spectators, car enthusiasts, and car owners every year.

The proud classic car owners that gather will happily be showing off their prized possessions and are more than willing to give you the lowdown on their vehicles.

The fun starts to fire up at 7 a.m. on July 14 when registration begins downtown, and cars start rolling into Osakis.

The show-n-shine event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. is held on Main Street, and offers a chance for car lovers to see glistening

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chrome, hear revving engines and talk to car owners about their classic cars.

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

Step back in time with horse drawn trolley rides, which will start at 10 a.m.

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

Starting at 3:30 p.m., awards and prizes will be distributed to registered car owners. There will be more than 50 plaques awarded.

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

So, if you want to experience a blast from the past and see an array of cars, visit the Roddin’ Round the Lake event on July 14.

For more information about the event, contact Wayne Karl at (320) 859-2887 or Dallas Triebenbach at (320) 8594326.

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

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

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

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hreshing, gang plowing and sawmills – step back in time and experience how farming used to be. August 10-12 marks the 30th annual Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Spruce Hill Foundation. The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival has about 100 members, all dedicated to keeping farm history alive and each year about 3,000 people attend the Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival.

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ing how farming was done before combines and modern farming technology.

Each year the festival has three steam engines, which are run from gas or steam depending on the model, and three threshing machines. Steam engines burn either wood or coal and travel at a speed of 2 miles per hour.

Old fashioned farming equipment isn’t the only attraction at the festival – kids will also find plenty to do. Erickson’s Petting Zoo comes to the threshing grounds each year, and the festival organization also built a new play set for children to enjoy. To top it off, there are fun old fashioned games like a quarter hunt in a pile of sawdust, and a coaster wagon for kids to take a ride around the festival grounds.

If people get the munchies in between meals, Rose City French Fries will be on the grounds all weekend, along with 4-H ice cream to cool down on a hot day.

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ROSE CITY THRESHING AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Spruce Hill Foundation Farm Rose City Show Grounds Miltona Friday-Sunday, August 10-12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Gates open at 3 p.m.

Blind races; barrel races; meatball and turkey supper (4:30-7 p.m.), music (7 p.m.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Gates open at 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), pork chop lunch (11 a.m.), parade (1 p.m.), tractor pull (2 p.m.), Osakis Trailblazers Saddle Club performance (3 p.m.)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Gates open at 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), church service (9 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m.), parade (1 p.m.), Mid-Central Pullers garden tractor and ATV pull (2 p.m.)

The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival is located 14 miles west of Browerville and 22 miles northeast of Alexandria. The cost is $7 for all weekend. To learn more, see www.rosecitythreshing.com.

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Comedy, drama abounds in 2012

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or more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) has presented exceptional and entertaining theater in the Alexandria lakes area.

TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five comedies and musicals throughout the summer.

LEGACY- A Tribute to the King of Pop features Michael Jackson impersonator Luis Castillo and the cast of LEGACY, who keep audiences on the edge of their seats, or on their feet, as they are taken through a journey of Michael Jackson’s classic songs such as Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Billie Jean, Black or White, Bad, and more!

The 39 Steps features more than 150 characters brought to life by a cast of just four actors who reenact the entire 1935 Hitchcock movie on stage. It’s a wildly entertaining experience for ages 9 to 90 complete with train chases, plane crashes, shadowy murders, beautiful spies, dastardly

villains, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Doubt, as the title implies, centers around unproven allegations made by an inflexible and controlling nun. The play is a fascinating story of suspicion and moral uncertainty with many unexpected twists and turns. Linda Kelsey, who played Billie on the longrunning Lou Grant Show, will portray Sister Aloysius at Theatre L’Homme Dieu.

Get ready Alexandria – Gilligan's Island: The Musical is docking at a desert island near you. The hilarity found in America's cherished sitcom is in full effect in this larger-than-life musical! Bringing back all those wellknown and beloved characters, this fun-filled musical comedy is sure to please audiences of all ages. You’ll be singing in the aisles as you set off on a nostalgic less-than-three-hour musical tour you’ll never forget!

Season ticket packages are now available for the 2012 season and can be purchased online at www.tlhd.org.

The box office opens one hour before showtime.

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JULY 10-15 LEGACY - A Tribute to the King of Pop Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

JULY 17-22 The 39 Steps Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

JULY 24-29 Doubt: A Parable Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

AUGUST 7-12 Gilligan’s Island: The Musical Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

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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Birthplace of America 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 6th 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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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.

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 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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Memories on the water eople from all over the Upper Midwest will be displaying their boats at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center during the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum’s Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show on Saturday, July 14.

Old canoes, fishing boats, outboards or inboards, family or prizewinning showboats are welcome as part of the competition. Land displays are also available and classic boats are welcome in any condition.

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

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

Events scheduled for Saturday, July 14 include: Land and water showing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and awards at 2:30 p.m. There may also be a boat drive by at 3 p.m., weather permitting.

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Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show WHEN Saturday, July 14 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Lake Darling, Alexandria

2011 Awards SKIPPER’S AWARD & BEST ON WATER DISPLAY John Allen, “ Bolo Babe” 1926 Gar Wood Baby Gar, 33-foot with 12-cylinder 475-hp Liberty engine.

BEST ON LAND DISPLAY Butch Geris, 1956 Larson Outboard Cabin Special with 30-hp Johnson COMMODORE AWARD Bill Hermanson, “Ole Lake Special” 1951 Thompson 12-foot TVT Super Deluxe with 18-hp Evinrude

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Evansville 4th of July events including parade; www.evansvillemn.com.

Sunset – Star Storm Fireworks Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria; www.arrowwoodresort.com.

Sunset – Fireworks Display at Osakis Country Club.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

Fri., July 6 Evansville 4th of July events, www.evansvillemn.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Evansville 4th of July events including alltown garage sale, bake sale, street dance, www.evansvillemn.com.

6 p.m. MN Modified Nationals car race at Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Evansville 4th of July events including community church service, www.evansvillemn.com.

3 p.m. MN Modified Nationals car race at Viking Speedway, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.

7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Salty Dogs at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

7 a.m. Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show, downtown Osakis.

9 a.m. Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria; (320) 759-1114, www.mnlakesmaritime.org/events.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

5 to 7 p.m. Farwell Days Chicken and Corn Feed at the Farwell Community Center.

6:30 p.m. Farwell Days Tug of War in alley near main street, Farwell; (320) 815-1796.

8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Farwell Days Street Dance with DJ Music by Balls to the Walls Entertainment.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.

4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, featuring Velvet Brass; (320) 762-0441.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Funky Gumbo at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.

7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.

6 p.m. Douglas County Relay for Life at Citizen’s Field, Alexandria; www.relayforlife.org.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.

8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Better Together, 10K, 5K, 1K at Discovery School, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com - search for Holy Moly Ole Five.

7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.

Osakis citywide garage sales.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.

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MONDAY, JULY 23 1 to 5 p.m. YMCA and FCA Golf Scramble at Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 834-9622.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 5:30 p.m.: Mystery and Wine Book Club at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Emergency Stop at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Lisa Lynn at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.

Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by BZ Girls at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Go the Distance, 10K, 5K, 1K at Big Ole Park, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com, search for Holy Moly Ole Five.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,

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2 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette welcome.

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Parades, water fights, street dances all part of area festivals f you’re looking for some small town fun, check out the festivals in the Douglas County area this summer. There’s Brandon Midsummer-Fest, Miltona Tornado Days, as well as celebrations in Forada, Garfield, Farwell, Evansville and Parkers Prairie.

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

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

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

It’s fun for everyone.

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

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To find out more Area festivals go on throughout the summer and are complete with activities for all ages Check out the Echo Press website for updated information on all the festivities in the surrounding communities July 4-8 – Evansville 4th of July events www.evansvillemn.com July 14 – Farwll days July 20-22 – Miltona Tornado Days – www.miltona.org.

August 3-5 – Brandon Midsummer Fest – www.brandon.mn.com August 3-5 – Forada Days – www.foradadays.com

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

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

And if you’re looking for something a little different, there’s Star Storm 2012, held at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Wednesday, July 4, beginning at dusk. Choreographed fireworks are computer synchonized to music and broadcast on the radio.

There are also boat parades on local lakes and the Viking Speedway will hold its Minnesota Modified Nationals races, highlighted by a spectacular fireworks display.

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

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long event. The galleries will be filled with family and golf enthusiasts, all on hand to share the beautiful drives, the errant shots and the game-winning putts on a course filled with history and signature holes.

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

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

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

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

ADMISSION is free for spectators TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Action for the 91st annual Resorters Golf Tournament will begin on Sunday, July 29, with an 8 a.m. practice round, followed by the 2 p.m. Pro-Am tournament On Monday, play begins early with the qualifying rounds for the Men’s Executive Division starting at 7 a.m.

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

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

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

The most famous hole on the course – the 7th hole – has an elevated tee that plays 172 yards from the back tees. The shot to the green, shaped like the state of Minnesota, is over a creek, protecting the putting surface.

So be sure not to miss this signature event in the lakes area. If you’re a golf enthusiast, it offers some of the best free entertainment around.

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9am Medallion Hunt 2nd clue released 9am - 3pm Memorabilia exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby 7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium

9am Medallion Hunt 3rd clue released 9am - 3pm Museum exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby 9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at Pope County Fairgrounds 9am - 5pm Crazy Days Downtown Glenwood 7pm Basketball Shootout at City Park 7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium 8:30 - 11:30pm Teen Dance at City Park, music

by KCLD 9am Medallion Hunt 4th clue released 9am Tennis tournament at MAHS tennis courts 9am - 3pm Museum exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby

9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at Pope County Fairgrounds 9am - 5pm Crazy Days Downtown Glenwood 5pm Bed Races at City Park 6pm Inflatables in City Park 6:45pm Senior Queen Revue at City Park Bandshell 7pm Junior Queen Revue at City Park Bandshell 7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium 9pm - 12:30am Street Dance featuring “The Johnny Holm Band” in front of Lakeside Ballroom

6am Waterama Golf Tournament at Minnewaska Golf Course 8am 37th Annual Rotary 5k, 10k run/walk & Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile 8am - 1:30pm Park & Shine Car Show 9am Medallion Hunt 5th clue released 9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at the Pope County Fairgrounds 9am - 1pm Glenwood Public Library Used Book Sale 9am Sand Sculpture Contest, South Side City Beach 9am 33rd Annual Waterama Softball Tournament 9am Sand Volleyball Tournament (6 person co-ed)

9am - 9pm Inflatables in City Park 9:30am Yoga on the City Beach 10am Men’s Alumni Soccer Game at Museum Fields 10am - 2pm Vintage Snowmobile Show & Shine 10am - 5pm City Park Boardwalk Sales 11am Swim Races at City Beach for Youth 18 & Under NOON Women’s Alumni Soccer Game at Museum Fields 1:30pm 54th Annual Kiddie Parade 2pm Junior Royalty Coronation at City Park 2pm Firemen’s Competition at Barsness Park 3pm Waterama Kids’ Prize Giveaway at City Park 3pm Bean bag tournament on tennis courts at City Park 3:30pm Kids’ Tractor Pull at City Park 4pm - 6pm The Faction Team Wakesurfing Demonstration at Lakeshore by City Park 5:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium 6:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore

by City Park 8pm The Faction Team Wakeboard Show at Lakeshore by City Park 9:30pm - 1am Street Dance featuring “Judd Hoos” in front of Lakeside Ballroom 9:15pm Midwest’s Only Lighted Pontoon/Boat Pa-

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7 - 11am Annual Rotary Pancake & Sausage Feed at City Park 8:30am Community Church Service at Bandshell in City Park (rain site Central Square) 9am Softball Tournament continues at Barsness Park 9:30am - NOON Wakesurfing Clinic at Lakeshore

by City Park 10am Waterama Citizens’ Bike Race & Tour at City Beach (9am registration) 10am - 5pm City Park Boardwalk Sales 10am - 6pm Inflatables in City Park 1pm Waterama Grande Day Parade 3:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore

by City Park 4:45pm Light of the Moon Band in City Park 4:45pm Faction Team Wakeboard Show at Lakeshore by City Park 4:45pm “Misfits of Magic” show at Bandshell in City Park 6pm Waterama Royalty Coronation at Bandshell in City Park For updated event listings & other info., visit our website at wwwwaterama.org. Events subject to change.

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State Trapshooting Tournament July 9-15.

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Action begins Tuesday, July 10 with the preliminary warm-up events, with the high overall set to begin on Wednesday.

Admission for spectators is free. The Alexandria Shooting Park is located at 6533 County Road 87 SE.

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The Central Lakes Trail has 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 is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park.

Other trail heads are available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield,

Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph.

Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state.

The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, however studs are not allowed.

Share the Trail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fish t Con20t12es To be eligible for the 2012 contest, anglers must fill out entry forms completely or they will not qualify.

Fish must come from lakes inside Douglas County or Pope County. ul 4-lb., 2-oz. snagged a beautif ia dr an ex Al of water on Lake La Tom Powell e fishing in 12’ of hil w 26 ay M e walley toka.

Fishing contest makes big changes!

The annual area fishing contest has undergone some big changes for the 2012 season.Those who love fishing said they wanted to see more photos – and we listened!

We’ve added an entirely new publication called Just Fish, which will be just that – fish, fish and more fish.

Published twice a month, Just Fish will feature photos and information on the biggest catches from area lakes. You can find Just Fish on stands around the area. Monthly big fish will also be featured here in the Vacationer.

Here’s what you’ll need to know about this year’s fishing contest: The contest will run from the opening of the walleye and northern season in May and will end after Labor Day weekend. It has been expanded to include lakes in both Douglas and Pope counties.

At the end of the summer, the largest fish in six different categories in both the Junior and Senior Divisions will receive a Just Fish fishing contest T-shirt and season winner certificate.

There are two divisions: a junior division for those ages 16 and younger, and a senior division for those ages 17 and older.

Each division has six categories – walleye, northern, crappie, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Anglers can enter their fish at Christopherson’s Bait in Alexandria or Koep’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood. Entry forms are available in both places and must be filled out completely and clearly or it will not qualify. Fishermen can also e-mail us photos at sports@echopress.com. Anglers must include their name, address, phone number, division being entered, date the fish was caught, species of fish, weight of fish, type of bait used, depth of water and name of the lake where the fish was caught.

Fish entered in the contest must come from lakes inside or immediately bordering Douglas and Pope counties.

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

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Pack a picnic! 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.

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

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

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

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

BIG OLE CENTRAL PARK North end of Broadway, Alexandria.

Gazebo and parking area for the Central Lakes Trail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AREA LAKES

AARON Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: Carry-in access from park on south side ANDREW Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28 BROPHY Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 BURGEN Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

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CARLOS Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore CHIPPEWA Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 COWDRY Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82, west of Alexandria DARLING Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

DEVILS Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7 GENEVA Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side HENRY Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Near Alexandria, small, next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Agnes IDA Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side IRENE Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest side, southeast

L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LOBSTER Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27 MAPLE Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada MARY Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4

MILL Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake MILTONA Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side MOSES Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis, west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side

OSCAR Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27 RED ROCK Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1 SMITH Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner VICTORIA Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23 WINONA Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access

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

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

Public beaches abound in Alexandria area

NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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And in the land of 10,000 lakes, there are plenty of options for water lovers.

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

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

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

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

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

Berea Lutheran Brethren Church 1605 E. 6th St., 762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Steve Walswick, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

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

Catalyst Covenant Church 1401 So. McKay, 759-1800 (Woodland School) www.catalystcov.org Pastor: Steve Eng Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Church for the Harvest 1910 Aga Dr., 759-1400 www.cfthonline.com Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month Youth: Wednesdays 6:30pm

Cornerstone Church 202 7th Ave. E, 762-1565 www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Darryl Knappen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays

First Lutheran (E.L.C.A)

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

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

10:30am at Carlos State Park.

11:00am at City Park.

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

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

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

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

Good Shepherd Lutheran 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152 www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org Eric Van Scharrel, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:45am Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

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

Living Waters Assembly of God 1310 N Nokomis NE, 763-5224 www.mylivingwaters.org Sam McKay, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am Wednesdays: Family night for kids, youth and adults at 6:30pm

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

Shalom Lutheran 800 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-8641 www.shalomlutheran.org Grant Aaseng, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:30am (traditional blended) 10:45am (contemporary)

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

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

OTHER AREAS Fahlun Lutheran 3550 Co Rd 74, Nelson, 763-9500 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am Coffee Hour 9:45am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Nelson, 762-0140 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am

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

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

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

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