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VACATIONER magazine

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

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

There’s loads of fun at the annual Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp and Osakis’ Moonshine Madness, and you can even enjoy craft beer and food at Copper Trail Creek’s Oletoberfest.

Lori Mork If you enjoy music, you’ll find it everywhere in EDITOR the lakes area: at the fair, the Knute Nelson Garden Concerts, Councerts on the Courthouse Lawn, the Legacy of the Lakes Music in the Gardens and Mount Carmel Ministries Center. And don’t forget the wonderful sounds of the orchestras at the Festival of the Lakes.

There’s still plenty of outdoor fun to be had as well with Fall-a-palooza and Pumpkin Mania at Country Blossom Farms, outdoor entertainment around the campfire with Firepit Productions and golf at all the area courses.

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

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

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

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

August/September

Inside this issue Douglas County Fair page 6

ACTIVITIES

Country Blossom Farm........................................................................5 Farmer’s Markets....................................................................................8 Oletoberfest...............................................................................................9 Grape Stomp/Moonshine Madness........................................... 10 Area events calendar.......................................................................... 12 Osakis events......................................................................................... 21 Ongoing events.....................................................................................27 Golf courses........................................................................................... 46

Lakes Area Theatre page 16

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Festival of the Lakes........................................................................... 14 Evansville Art Center.......................................................................... 16 Knute Nelson Garden Concerts.....................................................17 Theatre L’Homme Dieu/ Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn............................................. 18 Firepit Productions/Musical fun for all.................................... 20 Area churches....................................................................................... 29 Taste of the Lakes Area................................................................... 36

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LAKES, PARKS, MUSEUMS

Central Lakes Trail...............................................................................22 Douglas County Historical Society............................................. 24 Lake Carlos State Park..................................................................... 25 Area parks............................................................................................... 26 Public beaches......................................................................................27 Runestone Museum/Big Ole......................................................... 28 Alexandria area lakes........................................................................ 30 23 things to do in the lakes area................................................. 33 Legacy of the Lakes Museum....................................................... 34

COUNTRY BLOSSOM farm

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

Country Blossom Farm will open for the season on August 10 and has several fall special events planned.

August 31-September 2 will be its Fall-APalooza, with Apple Pie Days on September 21-22. In October, the farm will celebrate Pumpkin Mania.

There will be activities for the whole family, including a huge jumping pillow, spider web, farm wagon rides as well as the fiveacre corn maze, the Woodland Walk, the Corn Pit and the Straw Mountain.

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You can pick your own strawberries, raspberries and apples when they are availble, or selet your own pumpkin for the holidays when they are in season.

Along with the farm, there is also a retail gift shop with a bakery that serves home-baked treats daily, including donuts, bars, crisps, strudels, cookies, and famous pies. Fresh caramel apples are added to the menu when the apples are ripe.

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

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

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DOUGLAS COUNTY fair

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ummer may be winding down in the Alexandria lakes area, but not the fun as one of the most memorable events of the summer, the Douglas County Fair, gets set to open August 14.

This year’s fair will be making a break from the past as it will run from Wednesday to Saturday rather than Thursday to Sunday, allowing for a full four days of fun.

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

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

The Alomere Health Main Stage entertainment this year will include The Fabulous Armadillos, I Witness, Shane Martin, Red Letter Band and Tripwire.

You can check out the Heritage Square food demonstrations and the homemade lefse at the Old Schoolhouse, butter carving, floral arranging and so much more!

Check out Calorie Lane and all the vendors, along with the beer gardens when you need a relaxing break.

Dont’ niss Kevin and Janet Hall as they perform their comedy and magic act, the lawn mower demo derby, paintball and laser tag, and the demolition derby for fun and excitement as well as the Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration.

There’s fun all day for the kids with seed art for kids of all ages, kid’s bike giveaway, yard games, DIY kids’ painted shirts and the kids’ pedal pull.

Gates open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14. All in all, it’s a great four days of fun at the Douglas County Fair. Get all the details at dcmnfair.com.

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ompetitions and contests will be plentiful during this year’s Douglas County Fair, so be sure to take them in!

Girls between the ages of 5 and 9 are eligible for the Douglas County Princess Pageant, now in its fifth year.

The pageant will take place on Saturday, August 17, at 1 p.m.

Thursday will see the tallest Lego sculpture contest at the Old Schoolhouse, and pop-up contests every day.

Friday is highlighted by Douglas County’s Got Talent State Fair Contest on the 4-H Stage at 5 p.m., For more information on all the events held at the Douglas County Fair, visit www.dcmnfair.com.

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FARMERS markets

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or an opportunity to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables and food products directly from farmers, growers or producers, local farmers markets are a must.

There are several farmers markets in the area: Alexandria, Holmes City, Glenwood, Hoffman and Starbuck, and all provide fresh, local produce.

ALEXANDRIA The Alexandria Farmers Market has been providing fresh, local produce for more than 25 years – a good marketing opportunity for local growers, and promotes Minnesota-grown products. Locally grown products are picked fresh and brought straight to the market. It doesn’t get any better – morning fresh and perfect!

All the food at the Farmers Market is produced within a 75-mile radius of Alexandria, and the vendors are the growers, giving consumers a deeper connection to their food.

Alexandria includes a full line of locally grown fruits and vegetables: apples, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, cut flowers, elk, lamb, beef, chicken, pork and baked goods. The farmer’s market runs June through October at Big Ole Central Park.

Alexandria’s market, a member of the Minnesota Farmers Market Association, gives you the opportunity to know where your food is grown and who’s growing it.

HOLMES CITY Along with the farmer’s market, Holmes City offers a free will breakfast at the Trinity Lutheran Church dining hall Saturday mornings, 8:30-10:30 a.m., from May through September.

ALEXANDRIA FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays, June 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to noon.

Thursdays, June 28-October 25, 3 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 26-October 23, 9 a.m. to noon.

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In addition to the usual produce, Holmes City’s Farmer’s Market showcases several specialty items such as a variety of meats, sunflower oil, specialty vinegars, cheese, canned and baked goods, who grains, micro-greens, flowers adn a variety of homemade arts and crafts.

If you’re not sure where to find Holmes City, the Rainbow Rider bus will pick up shoppers on August 29 from the Viking Tower ini Alexandria at 7:45 and 10:15 a.m., Maple Ridge at 8 and 10 a.m., and Meadowland Park at 8:15 and 9:45 a.m.

GLENWOOD The Pope County Farmer’s Market, now in it’s 20th year, provides the best Minnesota Grown fresh garden produce, crafts, preserves, eggs, bakery goods, wood crafts and much more each Tuesday evening and Saturday morning beginning in June.

HOLMES CITY FARMER’S MARKET/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Breakfast through 10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran parking lot, Holmes City POPE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET Tuesdays, June-Aug., 4-6 p.m.

Saturdays, June-Oct., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

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STARBUCK Starbuck’s Farmer’s Market is held in conjunction with Thursday Night on the Town June through September at the Starbuck Depot.

Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and baked goods, jams and jellies, farm fresh eggs, quilts, crafts and much more, this weekly event also features food and entertainment provided by local organizations for a free will donation.

HOFFMAN Held in the City Park, or, in the event of rain, at the Hoffman Square, the Hoffman Farmer’s Market brings in visitors every Wednesday from June through August.

Along with the fresh produce, breads, canned goods and more, a meal is also served each week for $5 per person or $20 per family and entertainment is also provided.

Museum (south on State Hwy 104), Glenwood STARBUCK FARMER’S MARKET/THURSDAY NIGHT ON THE TOWN Thursdays, June-Sept., 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Starbuck Depot, Starbuck HOFFMAN FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays, June-Aug., 5-7 p.m.

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hrow on your lederhosen and head for Copper Trail Brewing for Oletoberfest on September 20-21.

Oletoberfest will include live music, food trucks, vendors and Copper Trail Oktoberfest beer, as well as a rib competition on Saturday, September 21.

The annual Oletoberfest will be held at Copper Trail Brewing’s new location one block from the Central Lakes Trail and Big Ole Park. The date for the move from their Willow Creek location to their site isn’t set yet, but you can follow the progress on Copper Trail’s Facebook and Instagram pages @coppertrailbrewing.co.

This local brewery features fresh-brewed craft beers, as well as pizza and snack options.

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CARLOS CREEK WINERY

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

Held September 13-15, the festival attracts more than 15,000 visitors from all over the country during the three-day celebration.

And it’s not just the stomp you can enjoy. The festivities include wine tasting, 12 live bands on four stages and more than 150 food, juried artists and marketplace vendors and a man cave featuring August Shell’s & Fargo Brewery.

The highlight of the event is the grape stomp, when more than 300 teams will stomp out 10,000 pounds of grapes. In addition, youth ages 10-16 can join in on the Little Foot Stomp on Sunday.

Friday will be the Toga Day costume contest, with the Lucy Look-A-Likes competing on Saturday. Minnesota Viking fas will stomp their grapes on Sunday, and every day there will be a costest for the best theme team costumes.

The festival is handicap accessible, and is held rain or shine. There is plenty of free parking for passenger vehicles and buses on site.

Shuttles will run from the Douglas County Fairgrounds and many of the hotels in Alexandria.

For more information about the event, including how to participate in the grape stomping fun, visit the Grape Stomping and Fall Festival website at www.ccwgrapestomp. com.

MOONSHINE madness

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day of fun and celebration, the sixth annual Moonshine Madness in Osakis on Saturday, September 7 got its start as a look back at the Prohibition era.

From its beginnings as a salute to the Roaring 20s, featuring exhibitors and visitors strolling down the streets in their zoot suits and flapper dresses, Moonshine Madness has evolved to include many activities for celebrants.

Events happen at two sites – downtown Osakis and Panther Distillery.

Last year’s event included tours of the whiskey making

process at the distillery, food and samples of Panther products and a vintage car show.

Downtown festivities included chainsaw carving, food vendors and crafters, children’s games and inflatables, bean bag tournament, a softball tournament and a golf tournament.

Trolley rides are usually offered between the distillery and downtown all day.

For the most up-to-date information, visit www.theosakisreview.com or call Panther Distillery at (320) 859-2256 as the event nears.

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ALEXANDRIA area events calendar AUGUST 2019 Thursday, Aug. 1 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 7 p.m. Stone Road, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Concert Series, Alexandria SummerFest, Brandon Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria

Friday, Aug. 2 9 a.m. Fishing Frenzy Friday, Fishing Docks near Amphitheater, Lake Carlos State Park 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 7 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie SummerFest, Brandon Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria

Friday, Aug. 9 9 a.m. Fishing Frenzy Friday, Fishing Docks near Amphitheater, Lake Carlos State Park 7 p.m. “The Adventure of Oliver Green,” and “Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel - Vintage 3 stooges,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Garfield Days

Saturday, Aug. 24 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria Monday, Aug. 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Viking Sportsmen Youth Outdoor Activity Day, Alexandria Shooting Park, Alexandria

Wednesday, Aug. 27 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enterprise Duo Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria

Saturday, Aug. 10 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre Thursday, Aug. 29 L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 7 p.m. Pure Country, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Concert Garfield Days Series, Alexandria

Sunday, Aug. 11 Friday, Aug. 30 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Saturday, Aug. 3 United Methodist Church Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour, Central Lakes Trail Fall-A-Palooza, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria Wednesday, Aug. 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 5 p.m. Steak Fry Fundraiser, Runestone Museum, Alexandria Saturday, Aug. 31 7 p.m. Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Mount Carmel Ministries, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blonde and the Bohunk Band, Knute Nelson 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Alexandria Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. “Six Appeal,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria United Methodist Church SEPTEMBER 2019 1 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett Thursday, Aug. 15 Saturday, Sept. 7 Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Moonshine Madness, Osakis SummerFest, Brandon Alexandria Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 7 p.m. WoodPicks, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Concert Friday, Sept. 13 Series, Alexandria 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Grape Stomp, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria Sunday, Aug. 4 7:30 p.m. “Six Appeal,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 7 p.m. “A Visit to the Doc,” “Johnny got his gun,” “Sam Spade:Flopsy, 1 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett Mopsy and Cottontail Caper,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie Friday, Aug. 16 Alexandria SummerFest, Brandon 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Aug. 6 5-7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale & Art Crawl, downtown Alexandria 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Grape Stomp, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Saturday, Aug. 17 Sunday, Sept. 15 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Grape Stomp, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria Wednesday, Aug. 7 Alexandria 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes Chamber Music, Bethesda Monday, Sept. 16 United Methodist Church Lutheran Church, Alexandria Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre Sunday, Aug. 18 Broadway Ballroom L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 10 a.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Thursday, Sept. 19 6:30-7:30 p.m. Doo Wop Divas Band, Knute Nelson Garden Alexandria 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fall Shop Hop, Alexandria Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood Thursday, Aug. 8 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale 1:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 7 p.m. 70’s Magic Sunshine Band, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Concert Series, Alexandria 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria

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Wednesday, Aug. 21 6:30-7:30 p.m. Terry Nelson Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria

Friday, Sept. 20 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fall Shop Hop, Alexandria Noon. Oletoberfest, Copper Trail Brewing Company 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria

Thursday, Aug. 22 6 a.m. Annual Summer Soiree, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Saturday, Sept. 21 Road 120 NE, Alexandria 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fall Shop Hop, Alexandria 7 p.m. Cimarron, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Concert 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum Day, Runestone Museum, Alexandria Series, Alexandria 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Friday, Aug. 23 Area Theatre, Alexandria 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Noon. Oletoberfest, Copper Trail Brewing Company Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA area events calendar

Sunday, Sept. 22 Noon. Oletoberfest, Copper Trail Brewing Company

Friday, Sept. 27 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 28 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria OCTOBER 2019 Thursday, Oct. 3 6-9 p.m. Love INC Fall Fundraiser, Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria

Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MEA Fun Days at the Orchard, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Apple Fest at the Winery, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria Sunday, Oct. 20 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MEA Fun Days at the Orchard, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood Friday, Oct. 25 7:30-10 p.m. “Unwrap Your Candy,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria

Friday, Oct. 11 7 p.m. “Autumn Wind: Two parts,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria Thursday, Oct. 17 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MEA Fun Days at the Orchard, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria Friday, Oct. 18 11 a.m.-5 p.m. MEA Fun Days at the Orchard, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria

Thursday, Nov. 7 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 35th Annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Alexandria

Friday, Nov. 8 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 35th Annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Alexandria 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Hunting Widows Weekend, Alexandria, various locations 7 p.m. “My Friend Irma: Thanksgiving Turkey,” “Jewels of the 11th Generation,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria Moms on the Run Fall Retreat, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria Friday, Nov. 8 Shoppers on the Hunt, downtown Alexandria

Saturday, Oct. 26 7:30-10 p.m. “Unwrap Your Candy,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria

Saturday, Nov. 9 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 35th Annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Alexandria Moms on the Run Fall Retreat, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria Shoppers on the Hunt, downtown Alexandria

Thursday, Oct. 31 2-5 p.m. Fall Fest in the Fort, Runestone Museum, Alexandria Trick-or-treating, downtown

Sunday, Nov. 10 Moms on the Run Fall Retreat, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria Shoppers on the Hunt, downtown Alexandria

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FESTIVAL of the lakes

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ringing classical chamber music to the Alexandria area since 1993, the Alexandria Festival of the Lakes will take place August 3-17.

The festival offers audiences a chance to hear professional musicians from Minnesota and throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.

Many featured performers will be back again this year, including Dan Dressen, tenor; Matthew Wilson, horn; Stephanie Arado, violin: Richard Bock, cello; Wiliam Eddins, piano; Kate Bae, piano; Phillip Brunelle, piano; David Auerbach, viola; Kirsten Whitson, cello; Ann DuHamel, piano; Sarah Lewis, cello; Colin McGuire, violin; Jill Olson Moser, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Dina Michelson Namer, piano; Gail Olszewski, piano; Erika Blanco, violin; Stephanie Skor, violin; Peter McGuire, violin; Kirsti Petraborg, viola; Eric Graf, cello; and Jennifer Gerth, clarinet.

Tickets for the Festival of the Lakes go on sale in July and are available at Cherry Street Books at Fifth and Broadway in downtown Alexandria, or by calling (320) 763-9400. You can also email tickets@rea-alp.com. Please know that the main office is not staffed full time, but that phone messages and emails are checked every day.

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

2019 FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES August 3 - 17, 2019 (programs & artists are subject to change)

FESTIVAL CONCERT #1 Saturday August 3, 7:00 p.m.

Alexandria United Methodist Church Antonín Dvorák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, op. 100 Frank Bridge: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor Manuel de Falla: 7 Popular Spanish Songs, arr. for viola & piano Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44 Jill Olson Moser, violin; Colin McGuire, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Richard Bock, cello; Sarah Lewis, cello; Dina Michelson Namer, piano; Gail Olszewski, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT #2 Wednesday August 7, 7:00 PM Bethesda Lutheran Church 1204 North Nokomis Arvo Pärt: Fratres György Ligeti: String Quartet #1 (Métamorphoses nocturnes)

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Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E minor, op. 44, #2 Lux Quartet; Erika Blanco, violin; Stephanie Skor, violin; Kirsti Petraborg, viola; Eric Graf, cello FESTIVAL CONCERT #3 Thursday August 8, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church

An all-Beethoven Program Sonata for Horn & Piano in F Major, op. 17 An die ferne Geliebte, op. 98 Violin Sonata #10 in G Major, op. 96 String Quartet #9 in C Major, op. 59, #3 (Rasumovsky) Dan Dressen, tenor; Matthew Wilson, horn; Stephanie Arado, violin; William Eddins, piano; Lux Quartet FESTIVAL CONCERT #4 Sunday August 11, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church

Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet & Piano A bouquet of French mélodies Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C minor, op. 101 Carl Czerny: Grand Serenade Concertante, op.

126 Dan Dressen, tenor; Jennifer Gerth, clarinet; Matthew Wilson, horn; Peter McGuire, violin Richard Bock, cello; Kate Bae, piano; Philip Brunelle, piano; William Eddins, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT #5 (Festival finale) Saturday August 17, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet #2 in G Minor, op. 45 Antonín Dvorák: Piano Quartet #2 in E-flat Major, op. 87 Johannes Brahms: String Sextet #1 in B-flat Major, op. 18 Peter McGuire, violin; Colin McGuire, violin; David Auerbach, viola; Tamás Strasser, viola; Sarah Lewis, cello; Kirsten Whitson, cello; Ann DuHamel, piano

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LAKES AREA theatre

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pening in October 2010, Lakes Area Theatre has entertained audiences, both live and on the radio, for more than five years, bringing to life mysteries, comedies, detective stories, suspense, drama and westerns.

Lakes Area Theatre performs its shows before a live audience, recording the shows and playing them back on KXRA 1490 AM and from a network of radio stations.

Performed live every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m., the Lakes Area Theatre troupe is a group of dedicated regional writers, directors, voice actors, musicians, sound effects technicians and recording engineers, all combining their talents to bring you family-friendly and affordable entertainment.

You can find the most up-to-date information on performances by visiting the Lakes Area Theatre’s website at www.lakesareatheatre.com or by calling (320) 815-7664.

LIVE PERFORMANCES Lakes Area Theatre shows are performed and recorded the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Performances are taped at 2214 Geneva Road NE in Alexandria. Tickets are $8.

WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN

KASM 1150 AM – Albany, Sunday, 7:30 p.m.

KXRA 1490 AM – Alexandria, Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

KRWC 1360 AM – Buffalo, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

KWQQ 1610am – Farmington, Iowa, Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

KBRF 1250 AM – Fergus Falls, Sunday, 6:30 a.m.

WNMT 650 AM – Hibbing, Sunday, 6:30 a.m.

KLFD 1410 AM – Litchfield, Sunday, 4 p.m.

KLQP Q92 FM – Madison, Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

KMHL 1400 AM – Marshall, Saturday, 11:05 a.m.

KMRS 1230 AM – Morris, Sunday, 6 p.m.

KYMN – Northfield, Sunday, 5:30 a.m.

KRUE 1170 AM – Owatonna, Sunday, 10 a.m.

KWLM 1340 AM – Willmar, Sunday, 8 p.m.

Formed in January 1996, the EAC gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from March to mid-November or by special appointment.

The August exhibit at the gallery are handcarved fish decoys, and September will be the oil, pastel, acrylic and watercolor artwork of Della Conroy of Hancock.

First Friday concerts will see Blue Wolf duo in August and Salty Dogs in September.

Activities at the center are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds.

All events are free will donation.

For more information, visit the Evansville Art Center at 111 Main Street NW in Evansville or call (218) 948-2787; or contact Haren HOwell at 218948-2836 or (703) 994-8215.

EAC EXHIBITS August Exhibit – Hand-Carved Fish Decoys September Exhibit – Della Conroy Artist October Exhibit – To Be Announced November Exhibit – November 2 -17 Glamping December — No Exhibit

FOR MORE INFORMATION

visit www.lakesareatheatre.com, call (320) 815-7664 or email lakesareatheatre@gmail.com

EVANSVILLE art center

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ncorporated in 2004, the Evansville Art Center was founded to further arts activities in Evansville and the surrounding communities, and serves as an exhibit space, music venue and a place for artists-in-residence to sell their work.

The EAC building is the second oldest in Evansville and was donated by a local family, having served twice as a drug store and twice more as a cafe.

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FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS August 3 – Blue Wolf Duo September 1 – Salty Dogs October 6 –The Family Ray November 3 – Greg Lehrke December 1 – Paul Imholte YEAR-ROUND EVENTS 1st Thursday Photo Club 7 to 8:30 pm – Bring 3 pictures to share.

3rd Thursday OPEN MIC MUSIC 7 to 9 pm

KNUTE NELSON garden concderts

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ring your lawn chair and enjoy music in the beautiful outdoors at tte Knute Nelson Garden Concerts Wednesdays from May 29th to August 28th. These concerts will take place in the Knute Nelson Care Center Healing Gardens from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Entertainers like Blonde & the Bohunk, Enterprise Duo, Terry Nelson Band, Slew Foot Family, and more will be performing.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Concerts are free of charge; however, free will donations will be accepted. Parking can be found near the Care Center Chapel main entrance. The Healing Gardens are located straight through the main doors.

Concerts will be held indoors if weather is inclement. Schedule subject to change.

SCHEDULE August 7 – Doo Wop Divas August 14 – Blonde & The Bohunk August 21 – Terry Nelson Band August 28 – Enterprise Duo

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

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THEATRE l’homme dieu

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heatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) is celebrating its 59th season this year, again bringing musicals, comedies and dramas as well as a curated concert series to the Alexandria Lakes Area. TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five productions throughout the summer.

The final productions for 2019 will be The Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn, running August 6-10. This is the seveth in the Church Basement Ladies series.

Complete with crazy antics, laughs and new original songs, the Church Basement Ladies are back and bringing you life outside the church once the final hotdish is served, the Jell-o molds are stored and the coffee pot is empty and these wonderful rural ladies head back home.

Peeling off their girdles and heading out for their farm chores, the ladies milk cows, collect eggs and dust their knickknacks as well as spending time with many of the other unique character in their rural community: Earl, who delivers the mail up and down Rural Route One; Fergus, the hired man; and Tillie, who chronicles the action for the Fish County Weekly.

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

The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE in Alexandria.

To find the theater from I-94, take the Alexandria exit for Hwy 29, then go north to County Road 42. Go left, continue four miles to County Road 120 and turn right. The theater is 0.1 miles on the left. The box office opens one hour before show time.

2019 CONCERT SERIES SIX APPEAL AUGUST 14 & 15, 7:30 PM Six Appeal returns after making its debut in 2018 and the worldclass vocal ensemble will treat the audience to comedy, energy and vitality. Covering several decades and genres of music, Six Appeal’s performance includes classic oldies, current hits and original music, all a cappella.

CONCERTS on the courthouse

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lues, country, rock and roll.

The music menu at the Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn each Thursday throughout the summer holds a variety that appeals to the toe-tapper in everyone.

These weekly concerts run through the end of August and are presented by the Red Willow Arts Coalition (RWAC).

The concerts have become one of the area’s most popular social gatherings, where friends and family get together to listen to music.

The RWAC, formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment in the lakes area, has been bringing this all together for music fans on the lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse free of charge for several years and plans to provide

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entertainment again this summer.

Just bring your lawn chair or blanket and grab a seat. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.

For more information on the Red Willow Arts Coalition, visit www.redwillowartscoalition.org.

CONCERT SCHEDULE

Thursdays, 7 P.M. All concerts are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

August 1 - Stone Road, country, rock August 8 - 70’s Magic Sunshine Band, 70s rock August 15 - Wood Picks, bluegrass August 22 - Cimarron, country/rock August 29 - Pure Country, classic country

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FIRE PIT productions

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egun in 2018 by Quincy Roers, Fire Pit Production uses the stage at the Lakes Area Theatre for small production plays and provides the community with edgy thought-provoking stage plays.

The performances are locally cast.

Shows are performed outdoors, so bring a lawn chair. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door one hour prior to show time.

The Death of..., written by Alexandria native Ken Sandberg, will be performed on the small stage August 2 and 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m. This one-man show explores the schoolyard taunt of “My dad can beat up your dad” from the time in our life when our parents are our first heroes and what happens to those heroes when we grow up.

Following will be the two-person show Rookie Haunting, adapted from H. G. Wells’ popular The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost, which finds

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS PRAYING FOR RAIN. Aug. 23, 30, 6:30 Inspired in equal parts by Alfred p.m.; Aug. 24, 9 p.m., Aug. 31, 9:30 p.m. Hitchcock, Roald Dahl and The After a near-crippling motorcycle Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of accident, Marc, a high-school jock Mental Disorders. Together, the plays finds himself suddenly stripped examine the danger of being a child, of his identity and spiraling into the terror of being an adult and even self-destruction. the perils of being an unsuspecting audience member.

THE MERCY SEAT. Sept. 20, 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, 28, 9:30 p.m.

SEVEN SANTAS. Dec. 20-21, 7:30 p.m.

The long-awaited follow-up to The An endlessly ringing mobile Eight: Reindeer Monologues. This time, phone haunts the conversations it’s Santa’s turn, and Christmas will never, between Ben Harcourt and his boss ever be the same. Scandal erupts at and lover, Abby Prescott. the North Pole when the most powerful an inexperienced ghost entering UNWRAP YOUR CANDY. Oct. 25, 7:30 man on Earth is sentenced to rehab for a a bar and questions the assumpp.m.; Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. minor traffic violation. But when he finds tions about ghosts and the afterlife From the author of Quills comes himself in a detox program run by the through the exchanges between the a deliciously macabre collection of estranged Mrs. Claus, Santa’s desperate ghost and a bartender. four short plays. Alternately chilling struggle to conceal the truth about his For more information, visit https:// and hilarious, Unwrap Your Candy arrest uncovers yet another sordid secret lakesareatheatre.com/firepit/, call is a delectable evening of bedtime that could mean the end of Christmas-as320-815-7664 or email lakesareathe- tales for adults guaranteed to we-know-it. atre@gmail.com. keep you awake for nights on end.

MUSICAL FUN for all

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f you enjoy an evening of music, then check out the entertainment at the Legacy of the Lakes Gardens and Mount Carmel Ministries.

At the Legacy Gardens, the summer heats up with the music of Mick Sterling as he pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen on July 12, then make sure not to miss Joyann Parker on

July 26 when she performs a musical tribute to Patsy Cline and the blues.

A third concert will take place on August 9 and you can check out the details at www.legacyofthelakes.org closer to the date.

These ticketed events, held 6-10 p.m., are for those 21 and older, and guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.

MOUNT CARMEL On Saturday, August 3, Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be performing great dixieland gospel music at Mount Carmel Ministries at 7 p.m. The cost of tickets is $20 at the door.

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For more information on this musical event, visit www.mountcarmelministries.com.

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ONGOING events ALEXANDRIA HOCKEY FEST Weekends April through early August Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexhockeyfest.com

RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION Thursdays, May 24-Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria www.redwillowartscoalition.org

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

WISSOTA CAR RACING Saturdays, May-August, 6:45 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

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

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS First Friday of each month March-Dec., 7 to 9 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, June 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to noon.

Thursdays, June 28-October 25, 3 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 26-October 23, 9 a.m. to noon.

Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria

OPEN MIC NIGHTS Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

March-December Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

GO KART RACING Fridays, May-Aug., 7 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria (320) 491-9249, www.runestonegokart.com

HOLMES CITY FARMERS MARKET/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Breakfast through 10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, Holmes City

VIKINGLAND CORVETTE CLUB Cruise and dinner Sundays, May-Sept., 4:30 p.m.

All classic and muscle cars included on first Sunday of each month Alexandria Clinic parking lot www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com

LIVE MUSIC Year round Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays, 1 p.m.

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

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CENTRAL LAKES trail

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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.

Great for walking, running, bicycling, in-line skating, roller skiing, wheelchairs and more, the trail is open to non-motorized visitors, with the exception of snowmobiles in the winter.

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 trail travels through or near woodlands, grasslands, lakes, wetlands and farm country. Those traveling along the trail may see a variety of wildflowers, wildlife and many different trees and plants.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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HISTORICAL society

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

He then served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years.

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

Nelson died in 1923. His will stated that following the death of his daughter, Ida, the house was to be given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.” It served in that capacity for 38 years.

In 1978, the house was listed on the National

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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 Register of Historic Places. On October 1, 1987, the “Knute Nelson House” became the headquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society.

The Douglas County Historical Society is located at 1219 Nokomis St. in Alexandria. Office

collection, materials for identification of significant buildings and sites in Douglas County, a vintage clothing and uniform collection, and county history books.

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

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

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

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

hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided house tours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call (320) 762-0382 or visit www.dchsmn.org.

LAKE CARLOS state park

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uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park offers a myriad of natural wonders, including a clear and deep lake just perfect for swimming, fishing and boating. Among its 1,231 acres, nearly one-third 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 year-round 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.

Paddleboat, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent during the regular season office hours May - October. In the winter, snowshoes are available for rent at the park office. A thermal flip-over style portable fish house is available to rent on Lake Carlos only. Contact the park office for current

ARCHERY IN THE PARK

1-3 p.m., August 10 Families and individuals alike can learn the valuable skill of archery free of charge. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. Children must be at least 8 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult. No personal equipment is allowed. Event is free but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/ day or $35/year).

FISHING FRENZY FRIDAY

Friday, August 9, 9-11 a.m.

Join a naturalist for a morning of fishing.

We will show you how to catch them during this two hour program. Bring your own bait, worms work best. Also bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle. Limited rods and

reels will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the amphitheater. Only non-MN residents need a license. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required.

PRESCHOOLER NATURE STORIES/ACTIVITIES

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Come each week and learn about a different nature topic through story, activities, and games. Come to the visitor center for this pre-school age (2-6) story time program. There will be activities and games that your little ones are sure to enjoy. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required.

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CITY PARKS

Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo and kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore Street and 15th Ave. W in Alexandria.

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

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East, turn north on Birch Avenue, go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.).

Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Avenue West in Alexandria.

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

Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Avenue.

East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.

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

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

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

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

Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria.

Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Avenue. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Avenue and left on Oak Knoll Drive.

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

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

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

COUNTY PARKS

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

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

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

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

Kensington Rune Stone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays.

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

STATE PARK

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($7/day, $35/ year). The park features hiking, snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/paddleboat rentals, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area and fish house rental.

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

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

LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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.

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

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RUNESTONE museum

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he Runestone Museum has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years.

The world-famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its doors in 1958. Since then, the museum has expanded to include exhibits celebrating native Minnesotans, emigrants and immigrants, Minnesota wildlife and events that shaped the area.

Fort Alexandria, commissioned in 1862, has been recreated with rescued historical structures, such as a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862, an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse. The fort is located in the outdoor portion of the campus that is open April-October.

Housing rare and exciting artifacts like a Middle Ages Nordic fire steel and a 1920s jingle dress, the Runestone Museum is sure to impress whether you’re interested in history, heritage or the natural sciences.

For more information call (320) 7633160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org. Check out the museum’s Facebook page at Runestone Museum Foundation.

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.

Summer hours (April 1-October 31) are 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. The museum is closed on April 21 and September 2.

Admission to the museum, located at 206 Broadway, is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 62 and older and $5 for students (youth and college). A family admission is $20.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM After you take your picture with Big Ole, cross the street for a visit to the Runestone Museum. There you will learn about Big Ole, Vikings and Nordic explorers, and test your skill at matching animal prints in the wildlife exhibit.

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.

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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-beloved resident in the lakes area.

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

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Big Ole was created by fiberglass sculptor Gordon Schumaker of Minneapolis in April 1965 and was transported to New York just in time for the World’s Fair. When the fair ended, Big Ole was moved to Alexandria, where he stands today.

Originally placed at the north end of Broadway Street in front of the Runestone Museum, Big Ole was moved from the intersection of 3rd and Broadway to a new location one-half block north in 1980 to make way for a new stoplight. He was moved once more in 2002 to his current location at the head of the Central Lakes Trail on the south shore of Lake Agnes.

Throughout the years, Big Ole’s had several repairs made and new coats of paint applied. His beard has changed from gray to yellow to brown.

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LAKES AREA CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Alexandria Alexandria Covenant

4005 Dakota St., 320-763-5659 alexandriacovenant.org Pastor: John LeVahn, Sr. Pastor Traditional: 8 am Contemporary: 9:15 am & 10:45 am

Alexandria United Methodist

2210 Sixth Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Pastor: Gary Taylor Sunday Worship: 8 am & 9:30 am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Coffee & Fellowship 9 am

Berea Lutheran Brethren

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

Bethesda Lutheran

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

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

605 Douglas St., 320-763-5178 • www.calvaryalex.org Pastors: Hans Dahl, Nathan Thompson Summer Worship: (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Saturday Worship: 6 pm; Sun. 8:30 am @ Calvary Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Calvary at the Lake Worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp with 9 am brunch.

The 8:30am service is broadcast at 10:30am each Sunday on KXRZ 99.3FM

Emmanuel Episcopal

12th Ave. E & Lake St., 320-763-3201 • www.alexmnepiscopal.org episcopal@centurylink.net Pastor: Tom Sinning, Priest Sunday Worship: 10 am

First Congregational United Church of Christ 221 Seventh Avenue W., 320-763-3341 www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com Pastor: Michael Fritz Sunday Worship: 10 am Communion: 2nd Sunday of the month

St. Paul’s Lutheran (WELS)

718 Victoria Dr., 320-762-1644 • www.stpaulalex.com Pastor: Mike Neumann Sunday Worship: 9 am; Bible Class: 10:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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First Lutheran (ELCA)

822 Douglas St. • 320-762-2196 • www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren & Ben Jacobson Saturday Worship: 5 pm - Sanctuary Sunday Worship: 8:30 am - Sanctuary 10:00 am - Legacy of the Lakes Museum 10:30 am - Lake Carlos State Park You can tune to 1490 AM / 100.3 FM at 10:00 am to listen to rebroadcast of our 8:30 worship service.

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 320-762-5152 www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Tim Schiller Sunday Worship: 9 am Holy Communion: 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community

490 Voyager Dr., 320-762-5424 • www.lakecommunity.org Sunday Worship: 9 am & 10:30 am Communion: 1st Sunday of the month

Living Word Lutheran (LCMC)

1722 16th Ave. E., 320-762-1997 • www.livingwordalexmn.org Pastor: AJ Kluver Sunday Worship: 9 am Praise Band Worship: 2nd Sunday of the month Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month Vacation Bible School: Fri., July 26 6-8 pm Sat., July 27 9 am - 2 pm Wednesday Worship 7 pm (June 5 - August 28)

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101 Park St.. Garfield, 320-834-2248 Pastor: Jeffery Ross Sunday Worship: 9 am with coffee and fellowship to follow Sunday School & Bible Study: 10:15 am Communion: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month

St. Luke’s, Garfield (LCMC)

201 Ida St. Garfield, 320-834-2285 www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastors: David L. Gran & Susan J. Davidson Visitation Pastor: David Wallin Worship: 8:30 am and 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship & Bible Studies: 9:45 am Holy Communion: 2nd & last Sunday Praise Worship: 2nd Sunday

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

2505 Hwy 29 North, 320-762-2444 Pastors: Peter Reishus & Mike Loween Sunday Worship: 9:30 am-10:15 am Worship & Teaching: 10:30 am-11:30 am

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Catholic

Saturday Worship: 4 pm

420 Irving Street, 320-763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Mass: 5 pm Sunday Mass: 8 am & 10 am Weekday Mass: Contact church for times Sacrament of Penance: 4 pm Saturday

Seven Dolors Catholic, Millerville St. Ann’s Catholic, Brandon St. Williams, Parkers Prairie Sunday Worship: 8:30 am

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ALEXANDRIA area lakes

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

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

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

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

ANDREW Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 BLACKWELL Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: East side off Country Ln. BROPHY Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. BURGEN Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 CARLOS Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. CHIPPEWA Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12

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GRANTS Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94 HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes

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

IDA Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip

DARLING Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

INDIAN Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.

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

IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64

FREEBORN Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96 GENEVA Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 GILBERT Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, northern, walleye Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd.

LATOKA Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LITTLE CHIPPEWA Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108

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ALEXANDRIA area lakes LOBSTER Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 LONG Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. LOUISE Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 MAPLE Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 MARY Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 MILL Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 MILTONA Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, muskellunge, walleye Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8

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

MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County) OSCAR Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. RACHEL Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 RED ROCK Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr. ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27

SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 27 and Smith Lake Rd.

STOWE Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88 UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23 VERMONT Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd. VICTORIA Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. WHISKEY Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58 WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end

23 THINGS TO DO IN THE ALEXANDRIA LAKES AREA 1. Bike the Central Lakes Trail.

9. Go horseback riding.

2. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Alexandria.

10. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

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

11. Take a tour of Sen. Knute Nelson’s home.

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

12. Explore the trails at Lake Carlos State Park.

19. Step back in time at the historical society.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

20. Go for a bike ride on the Central Lakes Trail.

14. Feed the ducks at Noonan Park.

21. Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.

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. View the exhibits at the Runestone Museum.

15. Rent a kayak and try a new sport.

16. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park.

22. Take a scenic drive around Lake Osakis.

23. Make a decision – is the Runestone real or fake?

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES museum

M

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

Opening May 22, the museum features handcrafted wooden boats, grand hotels and fishing clubs, bringing to life traditions that reach back nearly a century and a half.

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

New this year will be a showing of artwork from local artist Charles Beck, as well as vintage racing boats from the 1920-1930s, which can be found in the North Gallery.

Originally known as the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, the name was changed to Legacy of the Lakes in 2016 to better communicate and reflect its mission of celebrating

shared memories and experiences of Minnesota lake life, preserving it for future generations.

In 2018, the BoatHouse, an indoor event center, was added and is available for rent for weddings, corporate events and family gatherings, as well as a place for the museum to host educational programs and includes an indoor event hall, bathrooms and bridal suite/greenroom.

The museum is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Contact the museum at (320) 759-1114 or through its website www.legacyofthelakes. org.

Cost of admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and older, military and veterans, $5 for students ages 5-17 and $25 for families (parent and children 17 years of age and younger parent.) Children 5 and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

MUSEUM EVENTS BECOMING A HOST FAMILY August 5, 3- 4 p.m.

Class fee: Free If you are retired, a one or two parent household or a single person with no children at all then you may be an eligible host for an exchange student. This is a casual information session that will answer questions and explain the US Department of State’s international high school student exchange program. Previous host families and exchange students may be present to share their experiences (depending on availability). Light ethnic appetizers will be served so please RSVP at least one week prior to accommodate accordingly. Register with Alexandria Community Education, (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

BASIC PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY August 6, 6- 7:30 p.m.

Class fee: $16 Get out of your comfort phone zone and learn new tips and tricks for taking amazing photos right from your phone. Local artist Leanne Larson will give you insight on subject matter, composition, light and even how to apply filters and upload to your social media platform. Please bring your smart phone. Phones newer than the iPhone 6 are recommended however much of what we cover applies to most smart phone. Register with Alexandria Community Education, (320) 762-3310, extension 4272. Limited spots, register today!

MAKE-N-TAKE CHILDREN’S CRAFT SERIES: WOODCUTTING August 14, 10- 11:30 a.m.

Class fee: $5 See contemporary woodcut artwork from Minnesota artist, Charles Beck, displayed at the museum. Learn about the unique art form and create your own masterpieces to display at home. Instructor: Debbie Hoven Class fee: $5.00 Register online with Alexandria Community Education, (320) 7623310, extension 4272.

YOGA IN THE LEGACY GARDENS August 7, 14, 21, 5:15-6 p.m.

Class fee: $28 Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels and includes all three sessions. Class size is limited. Register online with Alexandria Community Education, (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

OIL PAINTING IN THE GARDENS WITH LEANNE LARSON September 3, 3 - 6 p.m.

Class fee $44 Experience in the beautiful gardens of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and plein air painting. Local artist Leanne Larson will give relaxed stepby-step instructions. All painting supplies are provided including use of a standing retractable easel that can be lowered for sitting and stools/ chairs. This is a 2-3 hour session so you can choose to sit, stand or both.

There will be breaks and discussion time. No painting experience needed.

Bring your own beverages and snacks. Register with Alexandria Community Education, (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

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Taste of the Lakes Area FOOD & HOSPITALITY Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining

BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY

VISIT US AT TRAVELERSINNCAFE.COM

 Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes,

to Walleye & Prime Rib

 Known for Great Breakfasts: Egg Dishes,

Full Menu!

Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers!

Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar

Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles, Biscuits & Gravy

 Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat. ‘til 10am

Wine \ Craft Beer \ Full Menu Hand-Crafted Cocktails / Live Music

 Homemade Soups & Daily Specials  Deli Sandwiches

 Area’s Best Salad Bar

 Caramel Rolls, Homemade Pies

115 6th Ave E Alexandria

320.759.2277

320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

Mon.-Thur. 11:30am-1am • Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.

•Large Menu •Salad Bar • Pizza - The Best in the Area •Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games •DJ Thurs-Sat Nights •Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available

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OPEN DAILY Serving lunch & dinner • BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR Mon.-Sat. open at 11am. Sun. open @3pm

4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 Block North of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge

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• Full Bar • Appetizers • Baskets • Burgers • Dinners • Salads • Wraps • Sandwiches Sunday Buffet 11am-2pm

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Come Try Our Deep Fried Turtle, now on our menu!

voted

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Breakfast & Noon Lunches 320-759-0885 | 4409 Hwy 29 S | Alexandria

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612 3rd Ave. W • Alexandria, MN (320) 763-3877 Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Farm Fresh Menu • Home Inspired Items • Rustic Décor • One of Alexandria’s Newest Restaurants

Handcrafted with Passion Always

LIVE MUSIC Thurs. 6-9pm Fri. 7-10pm KARAOKE & D.J. Sat. 9-1pm

HAPPY HOUR Mon. - Sat. 3 - 6pm

Alexandria, MN Call 320-763-9983

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY & FRIDAY | DJ SATURDAY NIGHTS

NEW DAILY HAPPY HOUR 3-6 PM & 9-11PM BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK

In the heart of the beautiful Alexandria lakes area...

• Farm Fresh Menu • Home Inspired Items • Rustic Décor • One of Alexandria’s Newest Restaurants

320.763.6577

www.rudysalex.com Hwy 29 S and I-94 Alexandria

The Holiday Inn in Alexandria is a full service hotel with a casual resort like atmosphere. This comfortable setting makes us an ideal destination for relaxing getaways, business travel, or your next company meeting.

• 148 guest rooms with new 40” flat screen TVs, fridge & microwave • Huge recreation area with large indoor pool, wading pool, whirlpool & sauna

• Fitness center

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• Pan fried walleye • Chicken and salmon oscar • Burgers and sandwiches • Pasta • Homemade soups

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• Green olive burgers • Bloody Mary • Louisiana style ribs • Ice cream drinks Mon.-Sat. open at 11am. • Sun. open at 3pm 4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 Block North of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge

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320-763-7712 • 104 Broadway - Next to Big Ole Statue Open Daily 10 A.M.-1 A.M. • Like us on Facebook!

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

• Large Menu & Salad Bar • Best Pizza in the Area • Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TVs • Pool Tables & Games • DJ Thurs. – Sat. Nights • Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Valid Monday- Friday 11am-8pm

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Next to Big Ole Statue

50% OFF

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Expires 8/31/19

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

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Hwy 29 N • Alexandria• 320-762-1324

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SPECIALTY PIZZAS GARLIC TOAST WINGS & SALADS • Sandwiches • Burgers • Baskets • Pasta

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OPEN BOWLING EVERY DAY! Great fun for the whole family!

Arcade o and rea pen dy for you to have fu n!

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN • 320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 More than 29 tap beers Nightly drink specials

FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF

Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special: Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm August/September 2019 • Vacationer 45

Your Guide to Area

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

Call Ahead for Tee Times 320-852-7078

18 HOLE GOLF COURSE – PAR 72

• Pro-Shop with Rentals • Driving Range & Practice 3868 County Road 5 NE, Alexandria MN 56308 • PGA Member on Staff • Open to the Public Located 9 miles North of Alexandria on Hwy 29.

• Full Menu & Bar Left on County Rd 5 – ¼ mile.

Beautiful, well-maintained public golf course!

Family friendly—Fun for all skill levels Driving range—Putting green— Club and cart rentals—Food and beer THURSDAYS, kids 16 and under golf FREE with paid adult From I-94, exit 90 at Brandon, five miles N on Co Rd 16 NW

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

218-685-4271 www.tipsinahgolf.com 15185 Golf Course Road Elbow Lake, MN 56531

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

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• GPS, Bluetooth access speakers, live HDTV, Hole in One option, music streaming and sports ticker on all golf carts • ATM and WIFI Available • Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun After 3 pm Specials

2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria

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

18 HOLES OVERLOOKING POMME DE TERRE LAKE • Lush, Open Fairways • Group Rates Available

• Challenging Greens • Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere

Weekly Rates: 18 holes with cart $32 (Not Available on Holidays or Thursdays)

COURSES Joel Goldstrand Design www.genevagolfclub.com Pro Shop 320-762-7089 Geneva Grill 320-762-7092

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

• 27 Hole Championship Golf Course • Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Once again voted Best Golf Course in the Lakes Area

Call for Tee Times or Book Online 320-886-1400 www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com 5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs

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

Please call ahead for a tee time 320-859-2140 www.osakiscountryclub.com

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS

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

1 PRICE FOR 9 HOLES ALL THE TIME 2 golfers with cart $32 • 1 golfer with cart $16 (Not valid for league play)

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Phone: 320-763-3446 Email: onthego@rea-alp.com Fax: 320-762-0657

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ON-THE-GO SERVICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm

HOME DELIVERY FEE SCHEDULE $5.00 TO SHOP THE ORDER Plus: 0 to 2 miles: $5 3 to 10 miles: $10 11 to 20 miles: $20

Example: $5 shopping fee + 10 miles delivery = $15

OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY & 7 DAYS A WEEK! 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com Corner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria

Only store in town that is LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.