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fter getting a taste of an early spring, the return of cold weather really put a damper on the hopes of a longer outdoor season.

Fortunately, we Minnesotans are a hardy bunch and bounce back quickly, taking life as it comes in this part of the country.

From the first hint of spring to the drop of the last leaf, Minnesotans revel in the outdoor life we have available to us, and the Alexandria lakes area has much to enjoy.

The return of summer is marked by Memorial Day and Ole Oppe Fest. Formerly Awake the Lakes, the festival includes the Memorial Day parade and ceremony to honor our troops as well as music, food and entertainment. Rain or shine, we get you ready for the summer days that are just on the horizon.

Love the water? Then head for one of the many lakes for swimming, skiing, boating or fishing. Prefer to stay on dry ground? There are nine golf courses for Lori Mork you to choose from. Or skate, hike or bike along the EDITOR Central Lakes Trail. There are many state, county and city parks where you can enjoy camping or maybe a picnic.

You can spend a Saturday night at the Viking Speedway where the racing action is hot and heavy, or maybe you prefer an indoor activity. Alexandria has just what you’re looking for.

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

Still haven’t found your niche? If your taste runs toward the artistic, there are many wonderful theater productions and concerts to enjoy. Alexandria and the surrounding area provide a variety of parades, celebrations, and arts and crafts shows throughout the summer. There’s even an amusement park, go-cart racing, horseback riding and a water park for you to enjoy.

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

Browse through our Vacationer for the endless opportunities that await you. Enjoy!

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

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Arts & Entertainment

Concerts at Carmel................................................................................6 Alexandria Area Performing Arts Center....................................6 Central Lakes Concert Association...............................................8 Theatre L’Homme Dieu.......................................................................9 Events calendar..................................................................................... 12 Ongoing events..................................................................................... 13 Osakis events........................................................................................ 25

Mai Fest page 11

Activities

Escape Room Alexandria.................................................................. 10 Saddle Up.................................................................................................. 11 Memorial Day/Ole Oppe Fest........................................................ 14 Historical Society.................................................................................. 15 Area golf guide....................................................................................... 16 Lakes Area Snowmen........................................................................ 18 45 things to do in the lakes area.................................................. 46

Lakes, Parks, Museums

Legacy of the Lakes Museum....................................................... 20 Wet a line fishing opener.................................................................. 21 Spruce Hill Lutheran Church..........................................................22 Lake Carlos State Park..................................................................... 24 National Safe Boating Week.......................................................... 26 Beautiful parks...................................................................................... 30 Public beaches....................................................................................... 31 Big Ole and the Runestone............................................................. 32 Area lakes................................................................................................ 34

Dining

Alexandria dining guide................................................................... 36

Central Lakes Trail page 28

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community organization based in Alexandria and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in West Central Minnesota through its beautiful orchestra music, the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra is an organization more than 50 members strong from the communities of Alexandria, Brandon, Carlos, Fergus Falls, Garfield, Glenwood, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, Villard and Vining.

The final concert for the 2017-2018 season will be May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center as the symphony performs “Spring in Spain and Latin America.”

The program will include Ritual Fire Dance by composer Manuel De Falla, Concierto De Aranjuesz by Joaquín Rodrigo, fea-

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turing Johnathon Moeller on guitar; Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, España by Emmanuel Chabrier and the finale from Estancia by Alberto Ginastera.

The orchestra, led by Jefferson High School Orchestra Director Brad Lambrecht, gives musicians a venue to participate in serious music with a symphony orchestra and helps to give back to the community through donations and student scholarships.

For more information or to find the most up-to-date concert schedule, visit www. centrallakessymphony.org, or email centrallakessymphony@gmail.com. The CLSO mailing address is 1210 Broadway Street, Suite 240, Box 105, Alexandria, MN 56308.

Series finale

SPRING IN SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) TICKET INFORMATION Single tickets can be purchased at the door for $12 for adults and $6 for students.

Tickets are also available at: Alexandria Community Education Office 510 McKay Avenue North, Alexandria (320) 762-3310 Carlson Music Center 901 Broadway Street Alexandria (320) 763-4011 Cherry Street Books 503 Broadway Street Alexandria (320) 763-9400 Trumm Drug 600 Fillmore Street Alexandria (320) 763-3111

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Trio Con Brio, Peder Eide to perform

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wo concerts are on tap for June at Mount Carmel Ministries in Alexandria as Trio Con Brio and Peder Eide will both take the stage.

Trio Con Brio members are Carina Cederwall – flute, Jan Holmgren – oboe/ English horn, and Stig Andersson – piano/arrangements.

All three musicians have been educated at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm with a repertoire from clas-

sical music to well known hymns via jazz, musicals and film music.

Their program on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. will include music of Scandinavian composers as well as a delightful mix of lighter fare.

Friday, June 22 will feature Christian singer, songwriter and speaker Peder Eide.

Eide’s critically acclaimed music has been described as “playful yet spiritually challenging” and it “puts the fun back into contemporary Christian music.” He will perform at the Outdoor Worship Amphitheater at 7 p.m.

Mount Carmel is located on the west side of Lake Carlos, four miles north of Alexandria, at 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE. For more information, email Mount Carmel Ministries at info@MountCarmelMinistries.com, or call (800) 793-4311.

Mount Carmel concerts WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 7 P.M. Trio Con Brio from Stockholm, Sweden Chapel at Mount Carmel FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 7 P.M. Peder Eide Outdoor Acoustic Concert Mount Carmel Outdoor Worship Amphitheater FOR MORE INFORMATION Mount Carmel Ministries 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE, Alexandria Mount Carmel is located on the west side of Lake Carlos, four miles north of Alexandria.

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Alexandria Area Performing Arts Center: Events for the community

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eating 1,013 people, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Alexandria Area High School is the largest auditorium in Douglas County and the main stage for many local theater and musical performances for the entire community.

The Alexandria Community Education Performing Arts strives to provide a vast array of artistic programming to the Alexandria Area, and utilizes the Performing Arts Center at AAHS. The PAC was built with stateof-the-art equipment, acoustics, handicapped-accessible seating

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and audience comfort in mind.

Several events are still on tap through May at the PAC, including the AASH and DMS Orchestra Concert on May 7, the Alexandria Area High School Pops Concert on May 16, the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s Spring In Spain and Latin America presentation on May

MONDAY, MAY 7, 7:30 P.M. AAHS and DMS Orchestra Concert (grades 7-12)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 7:30 P.M. Alexandria Area High School Spring Choir Concert

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7:30 P.M. Alexandria Area High School Pops Concert

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Mark Halvorson, Performing Arts Manager, at mhalvorson@alexandria.k12. mn.us or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4604.

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20 and the Spring Choir Concert on May 23.

For more information, visit the Performing Arts Center website at www.alexandria.k12.mn.us.

TICKETS Tickets can be purchased online at www.greateventseats. com/events; in person at the Community Ed box office, 1410 So. McKay Ave., #201, Alexandria; by phone (320) 762-3310, extension 4272; or at the door at Alexandria Area High School, 4300 Pioneer Rd. SE.

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

On Saturday, May 12, brothers Jeb and Jock Guthrie will bring the music of Simon and Garfunkel to Alexandria. Combining rich and smooth vocals with fine guitar work, the Guthrie brothers will perform many familiar songs, including Cecilia, The Boxer, Homeward Bound,

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Scarborough Fair, Mrs. Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, America, 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy), The Sound of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the School Yard.

Formed in 1983, the first season of CLCA included four concerts and has expanded to include reciprocity with the Sauk Centre Concert Association, as well as Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena, giving patrons an enormous variety of entertainment from September through May. All Alexandria performances are held at the Alexandria Area High School.

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

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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 7:30 p.m.

Scarborough Fair The Guthrie brothers performing music by Simon and Garfunkel DIRECTIONS Alexandria Area High School 4300 Pioneer Road SE Alexandria, MN FOR MORE INFORMATION Call the Central Lakes Concert Association at (320) 491-6308 or visit www. concertassociation.net.

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heatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD), which celebrates its 58th season this year, again presents exceptional and entertaining live theater in the Alexandria lakes area. TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five productions throughout the summer.

TLHD’s first production will be String, running June 26-July 1. Raina is determined to find that great love one only reads about in sonnets. Unknowingly, it arrives on her doorstep one day in the form of a scruffy pizza delivery guy who flunked high school English. Will she open her eyes to see the true poet, the one who is capti-

vated by the ordinary, the one whose love for her is comparable only to his passion for organic lawn fertilizer?

To make reservations, buy tickets or for more information, call (320) 8463150 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.

TLHD Productions JUNE 26-JULY 1 STRING

A romantic comedy that chronicles the unlikely courtship between a poet and a pizza delivery boy.

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TLHD Concerts

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MEMORIES – CELEBRATING THE MUSC OF BARBRA STREISAND July 26 WILD ANGELS August 15-16 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

DIRECTIONS

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

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Adventure puzzles in real life settings

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ooking to have some intriguing fun with friends or family? Then check out Alexandria’s newest entertainment with live puzzle solving at Escape Room Alexandria!

Escape Room Alexandria has three specialty rooms that require you to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategic ideas to complete an objective in just 60 minutes.

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Four different scenarios are available – Aunt Bea’s Cabin, Bank Heist, Baker Street Mystery and The Pharaoh’s Revenge.

Escape Room Alexandria was created for groups of 3-10 ages 10-older (groups including ages 10-13 must have one adult among the participants). The rooms also make great family reunion entertainment as well as corporate team building.

Escape Room Alexandria is open Friday evening and all day Saturday, with other days and times available subject to change.

It is at 115 8th Ave. in Alexandria. Contact the Escape Room at (320) 808-0440 or visit www.EscapeAlexandria.com to check availability and book tickets. You can also contact Escape Room Alexandria with special requests.

Escape Rooms

AUNT BEA’S CABIN Before she suddenly passed away, Aunt Bea sent you a postcard saying she had three valuable treasures hidden away inside her Alexandria lake cabin. Her estranged business partner is heading there to take the items for herself. Can you find the items in time?

BAKER STREET MYSTERY The Baker Street Five is a high-profile gang terrorizing Victorian London. By carefully observing your surroundings, you can pick up on the subtle clues to help identify the members of the gang and reveal the identity of their next victim.

BANK HEIST You and your team are attempting a heist at Andes Tower Bank. You must find the hidden clues, tools and hints hidden in the office to help you crack the bank vault.

THE PHARAOH’S REVENGE The recent discovery of a pyramid led you to assemble a team of leading archaeologists intent on reaching the Pharaoh’s inner tomb and discovering the identity of this Mysterious Egyptian king.

You must discover the inner tomb, identify the Pharaoh, and escape within 60 minutes, or else you too may fall victim to the Pharaoh’s Curse!

MAI FEST Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fort Alexandria.

Included in ticket price: lunch, live music, Scandinavian games(Kubb and Hnefatafl), lawn games, kids activities, jewelry making, rosemaling, rune readings, and much more!

FORT ALEXANDRIA & RUNESTONE MUSEUM 206 Broadway, Alexandria TICKETS To purchase tickets, contact the Runestone Museum at (320) 7633160, email bigole@ rea-alp.com or go to https://www.runestonemuseum.org/ giftshop/mai-fest-tickets-may-19th/

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Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day

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innesota has a rich connection with Scandinavia and here’s a chance to celebrate that history.

Attend Mai Fest at Fort Alexandria on Saturday, May 19.

Syttende Mai – Norway’s Constitution Day (May 17) – is celebrated with red, white and blue ribbons and flags, national costumes and parades. Minnesota, which has the largest population of Norwegian-Americans, has celebrations planned by the Syttende Mai Minnesota and the Sons of Norway organizations every year.

At Fort Alexandria, part of the Runestone Museum, Mai Fest will feature a traditional Scandinavian lunch, flute and fiddler music,

choirs, traditional Scandinavian games such as Kubb and Hnefatafl, Viking jewelry making, rosemaling, rune readings and more.

Mai Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Alexandria. To purchase tickets, contact the Runestone Museum at (320) 763-3160, email bigole@ rea-alp.com or go to https://www.runestonemuseum.org/giftshop/mai-fest-ticketsmay-19th/.

The Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria are located at 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

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Head out for a trail ride at Arrowwood

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njoy the beauty of the lakes area from atop a horse when you head out on a trail ride from Arrowwood Stables at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center.

With a stable of 30 horses and a riding ring, Arrowwood Stables offers horseback riding experiences for all ages, whether an experienced rider or a novice.

Arrowwood offers a scenic 45-minute guided trail ride every hour for riders at least 8 years old and 48” tall. Trail rides are scheduled every hour.

There are also lessons and lead-arounds for younger riders.

Situated at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling, the stables give you an opportunity to soak up the beautiful sights of the lakes area.

For more information on rides and their availability, call Arrowwood at (320) 762-1124, extension 274.

COST Trail ride: $29.95, Lead-around for youth $9.50, 30-minute beginner riding lesson $25, 60-minute private riding lesson $45.

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ALEXANDRIA AREA EVENTS CALENDAR MAY

5 – Chain of Lakes Sprint Triathlon, Alexandria, www. pickleevents.com/events/colt/ 5 – 10 a.m. Alexandria Spring Arts, Craft and Gift Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria 5 – Run for the Roses Derby Party and 5K Run/Walk, Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Alexandria 7 – 7:30 p.m. AAHS and DMS Orchestras Concert, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 11 – 7-8 p.m.”The Fat Man” and “Not Doin’ Nuthin,’” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 16 – 7:30 p.m. Pops Concert, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 19 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

19 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 19 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mai Fest, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 19 – 6:30 p.m. Races at Viking Speedway, Alexandria 20 – 2 p.m. Spring in Spain & Latin America, Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 23 – 7:30 p.m. Spring choir concert, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 24 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn - Gun Shy 24 – Downtown sidewalk sales, Alexandria 25 – Downtown sidewalk sales, Alexandria 25 – Ole Oppe Fest, Alexandria 25 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

25 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 26 – Downtown sidewalk sales, Alexandria 26 – Ole Oppe Fest, Alexandria 27 – 8 a.m.-noon Awake the Grapes at Carlos Creek Winery, includes 1K, 5K and 10K runs through the vineyards.

27 – Ole Oppe Fest, Alexandria 27 – Downtown sidewalk sales, Alexandria 28 – Ole Oppe Fest, Alexandria 28 – Downtown sidewalk sales, Alexandria 31 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn - Doc’s Dixieland

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2 – 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Reel Team Bass Tournament, Lake Ida, Alexandria 2 – 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lake Reno Walleye Tournament, Hwy 29 S., Alexandria 2 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

2 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 2 – 6-9 p.m. Open Mic Night, Common Ground Coffee House, Alexandria 2 – 6:30 p.m. Races at Viking Speedway, Alexandria 4 – Noon-5 p.m. Duffer’s Delight Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club 7 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn - Blonde & Bohunk Band 8 – 7-8 p.m.”The Man From Venus” and Dr. Tweedy,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 9 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

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9 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 14 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn - Jazz Dot Combo 15 – Runestone Days, Kensington 16 – 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Osakis Lions Club Walleye Tournament, Lake Osakis 16 –8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

16 –9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 16 – 6:30 p.m. Races at Viking Speedway, Alexandria 16 – Runestone Days, Kensington 17 – Runestone Days, Kensington 20 – 7 p.m. Trio Con Brio from Sweden Concert, Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria 21 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn - Holy Rocka Rollaz 21 – 2018 Vestlandslag/Valdres Samband Stevne for descendants of Norwegian immigrants, Holiday Inn, Alexandria 22 – Wine, Art and Ale Crawl, downtown Alexandria 22 – 7 p.m. Peder Eide in Concert, Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria 22 – 2018 Osakis Festival 22 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. History Live! Fort Alexandria 22 – 2018 Vestlandslag/Valdres Samband Stevne for descendants of Norwegian immigrants, Holiday Inn, Alexandria 23 – 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Denny’s Super 30 Fishing Tournament, Alexandria 23 – 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Amateur Bass Series, Lake Ida, Alexandria 23 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Minnesota Drum Corps Premiere, Alexandria Area High School 23 – 6:30 p.m. Races at Viking Speedway, Alexandria 23 – 2018 Osakis Festival 23 – Awake the Lakes Ribfest 2018, Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria 23 – 2018 Vestlandslag/Valdres Samband Stevne for descendants of Norwegian immigrants, Holiday Inn, Alexandria 23 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

23 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 23 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. History Live! Fort Alexandria 24 – 1:30 p.m. Vikingland Band Festival on Alexandria’s Broadway.

24 – Classic Car Show, Vintage Car Club of Alexandria 24 – 2018 Osakis Festival 26 – String, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 27 – String, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 28 – 7 p.m. Concert on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn Pure Country GOLD 28 – String, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 29 – String, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 30 – 10 a.m. Ripple Festival, Alexandria City Park 30 – 8:30 a.m. Holmes City Farmers Market (ends at 11:30 a.m.) and Community Breakfast (ends at 10:30 a.m.)

30 – 9 a.m.-noon Alexandria Farmers Market, Big Ole Central Park 30 – String, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria

ACTIVITIES

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

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

Additional specials on other dates.

Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559, www.vikingspeedway.net OPEN MIC NIGHTS Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

March-December Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com 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

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

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

LIVE MUSIC Year round Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays, 1 p.m.

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

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

Breakfast through 10:30 a.m.

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Summer begins with Memorial Day programs, Ole Oppe Fest, parades

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n Memorial Day, the day for honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military, the Alexandria area honors the fallen with parades and programs.

Alexandria’s Memorial Day parage begins at 10 a.m. and will travel down Broadway and end at Kinkead Cemetery where a service will be held at 11 a.m.

Memorial Day weekend is also the official beginning of summer, and Alexandria’s kickoff event is Ole Oppe Fest, featuring live music, food, activities, wing competition, beer garden and more.

Ole Oppe Fest will be celebrated Friday-Monday, May 25-28 on the

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shores of Lake Agnes, just north of downtown at Big Ole Park.

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

Many other events are held in conjuction with the Big Ole celebration, including car shows, sidewalk sales, church services, a pancake breakfast and 5K and 10K runs.

Rain or shine, the celebration will be held on Second Avenue. Make sure not to miss it!

Visit the Echo Press newspaper website closer to the event for the latest information at www.echopress.com

FRIDAY, MAY 25 Ole Oppe Fest, Big Ole Park, Second Avenue Live music by Cimmaron, beer garden, activities Sidewalk sales, downtown Alexandria SATURDAY, MAY 26 Ole Oppe Fest, Big Ole Park, Second Avenue Live music by the Megan Lenius Band, beer garden, activities, wing sauce contest, car show, vendor show from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sidewalk sales, downtown Alexandria Late Model Challenge Series at Viking Speedway Alexandria Farmers Market SUNDAY, MAY 27 8 a.m., Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K races, Carlos Creek Winery Ole Oppe Fest, Big Ole Park, Second Avenue D.J. music, beer garden, family/kids activities, vendor show from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sidewalk sales, downtown Alexandria WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series at Viking Speedway MONDAY, MAY 28 Sidewalk sales, downtown Alexandria 8:30 a.m.-noon, Pancake breakfast by First Congregational UCC at the corner of Seventh and Elm. 10 a.m., Memorial Day parade 11 a.m., Service at Kinkead Cemetery (Schedule subject to change)

Knute Nelson home houses Alexandria history

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

Nelson claimed a homestead in Alexandria in 1871 and built a small house on the property in 1874. As his political career progressed, he made additions to the house, adding a formal living room and large bedroom in 1900

and a dining room and kitchen on the main floor and four more bedrooms on the second story in 1915.

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

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

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

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS are available to assist with research.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3868 County Road 5 NE, Alexandria MN 56308 Located 9 miles North of Alexandria on Hwy 29.

Left on County Rd 5 – ¼ mile.

18 HOLE GOLF COURSE – PAR 72 • Pro-Shop with Rentals • Driving Range & Practice • PGA Member on Staff • Open to the Public • Full Menu & Bar Green

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

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

2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria

• Pro-Shop • Driving Range • Snack Bar • Rentals • Open to the Public

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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Arrowwood is2100 proudArrowwood to announce Minnesota Golf at its finest! This newly Lane NW • Alexandria renovated golf course was designed with wetland preservation in mind 320-762-TEES (8337) and focuses onwww.arrowwoodresort.com scenic lake views and unique challenges. Experience the natural and undisturbed beauty of Alexandria’s most scenic golf course.

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

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

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

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS

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

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fter celebrating a Midwest Premier Football League championship in 2017, the Lakes Area Snowmen are ready to return to the field.

A member of the Midwest Premier Football League, the Snowmen begin their home season on May 5 and games are played on Saturdays at the Alexandria Area High School beginning at 3 p.m.

This year, head coach JJ Kern is looking to increase the number of players on the roster from last year’s field of 22.

Along with more players, Kern hopes to attract larger home crowds for games

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by giving away free tickets through their sponsors. The team plans to have a former Viking on hand for each game to sign autographs.

In addition, the Snowmen will be hosting 16 youth football camps around Minnesota.

More information is available by calling (218) 831-1400.

The Midwest Premier Football League is a semi-professional football league with teams across North Dakota and Minnesota.

It’s in its eighth season and features semipro players between the ages of 18-45.

WHAT Second season of the Lakes Area Snowmen semipro football team WHEN Saturdays, 3 p.m.

WHERE Alexandria Area High School 4300 Pioneer Rd SE, Alexandria, MN HOME SCHEDULE

May 5 – Minnesota Storm May 19 – Tri City North Stars June 9 – Bismarck Wolves June 16 – Central Lakes Serpents July 14 – Minot Oilers July 28 – Playoff quarterfinals

CONTACT Call (218) 831-1400, message @Snowmenfootball or visit http://www.hometeamsonline.com, and search for snowman.

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Mary “Jeannie” Schjei Broker/Owner 320-760-1695 jeannie@jeannieland.com May // June June 2018 2018 •• Vacationer Vacationer 19 19 May

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Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens is a look back in time

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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.

Open from May 22 through October, 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.

A new exhibit for 2018 is the kinetic sculptures of John Buck, an American artist working primarily with wood, opening mid June.

Six of his sculptures will be on display at the museum this summer. The pieces depict moments of shared history, past and present.

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.

Events at the museum

To see a complete listing of all events and classes at the museum, visit www.legacyofthelakes.org.

FISHING WITH ARTIFICIAL LURES June 5, 6-7 p.m.

Artificial instead of natural lures has advantages.

Learn what to use and when from local fishing legend LeRoy Ras. Class size limited to 20.

PLANTING CONTAINERS FOR SUMMER BEAUTY June 6, 5-6 p.m.

Learn to create beautiful flower containers that will last all season long. Instructor: Linda Kellerman.

Class size is limited to 20.

MAKE-N-TAKE CHILDREN’S CRAFT SERIES: A HOUSE FOR HERMIT CRAB June 12, 10- 11:30 a.m.

Based on Eric Carle’s book, “A House for Hermit Crab.” After listening to the book, decorate a home for hermit crab while learning about creatures you might find at the lake. Class size is limited to 15.

YOGA IN THE GARDENS – BEGINNER June 12, 19 and 26, 4:30-5 p.m.

Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels.

Instructor: Sarah Roers YOGA IN THE GARDENS – EXPERIENCED June 12, 19 and 26, 5:15-6 p.m.

Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels.

Instructor: Sarah Roers.

OUTDOOR SKETCHING June 13, 20 and 27, 6:30- 7:30 p.m.

Explore the sketchbook as a journal and laboratory for recording and investigating the world around us. All abilities welcome! Sketchbook and drawing materials to explore will be provided by instructor.

PAINT THE LEGACY GARDENS June 14 @ 9 a.m.-noon This class is for anyone who wants to get outdoors and experience Plein Air Painting! All painting supplies are provided including use of a standing retractable easel that can be lowered for sitting.

No painting experience required! Please bring your own beverages & snacks. Local Artist Leanne Larson will give relaxed step by step instructions.

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Register online with Alexandria Community Education by clicking here or by calling 320-762-3310, extension 2.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Ave. W, Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-759-1114

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t’s one of Minnesota’s favorite pastimes - fishing. At this time of year, enthusiasts are gearing up for the opening of fishing season on Saturday, May 12.

A great excuse to get out on one

of the many lakes in the Alexandria area, fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy the sun, relax and unwind.

If you don’t have your own boat, many resorts offer rentals. You can also hire a fishing guide to show you

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LICENSE COST Adult annual $25, 24-hour $12, 72hour $14, 3-year $71, Youth annual (ages 16-17) $5. License year begins March 1 and ends the last day of February, unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.dnr.state.mn.us

the ins and outs of the area lakes, helping you search out the many species of fish available.

If you’re going to fish in Minnesota, however, don’t forget to pick up a fishing license. Anyone age 16-89

needs to have a current Minnesota fishing license in order to hook that lunker.

Visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/ for more information about Minnesota regulations for fishing.

Runestone Museum Presents:

HISTORY LIVE!

Opening May 22!

Join the fun at Fort Alexandria.

Demonstrations, Games, Stories, Music & More!

205 3rd Ave W Alexandria www.LegacyoftheLakes.org

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Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM Sat 10 AM - 4 PM Sun Noon - 4PM

June 22 & 23 • 9AM-5PM

Experience the Comfort and Luxury AT THE

BUY 3-5 BOTTLES SAVE 10% BUY 6-11 BOTTLES SAVE 15% BUY A CASE SAVE 20%

MIDWAY 9 THEATRE

(Applies to 750ml bottles)

Luxury Recliners

TUESDAY IS SENIOR DISCOUNT DAY (Liquor side only)

•Extra Comfort •Extra Room •Reserved Seating •Online Ticketing •Fast and Convenient Kiosk tickets and redemption in our lobby •Daily Matinee and Evening showtimes all Summer long •Party Room Rental

ALL SHOWS RECEIVE A FREE TUESDAY 44 OZ POPCORN ADMISSION with any drink purchased

COUNTYLINE MEATS and COUNTYLINE OFF-SALE LIQUOR Hwy. 29 S (Between Alexandria & Glenwood) • 320-762-8880 OFF SALE | LARGE SELECTION OF WINE

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RESERVED YOUR TICKETS ONLINE CECTHEATRES.COM OR AT OUR BOXOFFICE

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Check out our web page at www.cectheatres.com or call our movie hotline 320-763-4500 for up to date showtimes.

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pruce Hill Lutheran Church began as a log structure built in 1881. Now under the care of the Douglas County Historical Society, Spruce Hill Lutheran Church actually began in 1876 on a split log table in the home of Anders Lustig, where a small group of Swedish settlers gathered to write the first documents of the Svenska Augustana Synod Forsamlingen.

Now a historic site, Spruce Hill Church holds annual traditional Easter and Christmas services, along with a midsummer hymn fest. It can also be reserved for weddings, funerals and other events approved by the board.

The original church had seats of wooden planks set on stumps and the

pulpit was an upright log. The present church was completed in 1902 and in 1913, a horse barn was added. The church became inactive in 1967 when Spruce Hill and Faith Lutheran of Miltona merged.

The church includes an altar painting by Johan Olof Grafström that depicts Jesus as a shepherd. Creating approximately 200 altar paintings for Lutheran churches in America, Grafström was a professor at Augustana at the height of his career.

The detailed pulpit in Spruce Hill Lutheran Church was carved by local farmer and Swedish immigrant Pehr Christianson. Each panel of the handcarved pulpit depicts a different bible story.

One of the carvings is of Jesus driving the merchants and moneychangers out of the temple. That particular panel shows the elaborate details of the carvings. The wording on the panel is in Swedish from John 2:16, and is translated to read, “And to those who sold the doves he said: Take these things away from here! Do not make my Father’s house a marketplace!”

SPRUCE HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH 13148 Spruce Hill Park Rd NE Miltona, MN 56353 Douglas County Historical Society 1219 Nokomis Street Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0382 Email: historic@dchsmn.org Website: www.dchsmn.org CONTACT To see the inside of the church, call the Douglas County Historical Society at (320) 762-0382.

It’s 5:00 Somewhere!

Why not meet your friends at BRANDON

LIQUOR

Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3-6 pm • Friday & Saturday 9-11pm DJ & Karaoke the last Saturday of the month Daily Meat Raffle every Saturday at 6:30

320.834.4547

Drink Specials!

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Come Worship With Us!

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: Craig Haberman 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: Krista Monson 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 10 am brunch.

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

Church for the Harvest

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: Scott Keehn Sunday Worship: 10 am Communion: 2nd Sunday of the month

KXRA radio broadcast 1st Sunday of the month watch each weekday morning 9am Cable 181

First Lutheran (ELCA)

822 Douglas St. • 320-762-2196 • www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren & Ben Jacobson Saturday Worship: 5 pm Sunday Worship: 8:30 am, 9:45 am The 9:45 service is broadcast live on KXRA 1490AM Worship Memorial to Labor Day at Carlos State Park at 10:30 am; Alexandria City Park at 11 am

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 320-762-5152 www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Tim Schiller Sunday Worship: 8 am & 9:45 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., August 3, 6-8 pm and Saturday Aug. 4, 9 am - 2 pm

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

New Testament

Cornerstone Church

Shalom Lutheran (ELCA)

202 Seventh Ave. E, 320-762-1565 www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Pastor: Darryl Knappen Sunday Worship: 10 am Holy Communion: 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays

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 681 Voyager Dr., 320-762-8641 • www.shalomlutheran.org Interim Pastor: Dennis Preston Sunday Worship: 9 am Communion: at every service

St. Mary’s Catholic

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

St. Paul’s Lutheran (WELS)

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

Other Areas Rose City Evangelical Free Church Located in Rose City, MN, 218-943-4241 16241 County Rd 14 NE, Eagle Bend, MN Pastor: Ralph Erickson, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Wednesday Worship: Bible Study 7:00 pm

St. John’s

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 Coffee Fellowship & Bible Studies: 9:45 am Holy Communion: 2nd & last Sunday Praise Worship: 2nd Sunday THESE TIMES APPLY JUNE 1 TO AUG. 31 WWW.CATHOLICCHURCHES-BMUP.ORG

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

Seven Dolors Catholic, Millerville

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

St. Ann’s Catholic, Brandon

Saturday Worship: 4 pm

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

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Lake Carlos State Park is a world of natural wonders

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uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park 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 yearround naturalist that leads several programs throughout the year.

Winter or summer, Lake Carlos State

Park is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.

Hiking, skiing and interpretive programs are just waiting for you.

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 rates and availability.

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

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

NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY 1-3 p.m., June 9 There will be a summer sampler of various activities.

Event is free and a vehicle permit is not required.

ARCHERY IN THE PARK 1-3 p.m., June 9, July 28, August 11 This program covers the basics of archery (safety, proper care of the equipment and how to use a bow).

Participants will be able to practice their new skills on the range. All equipment is provided. Must be 8 years of age or older. Event is free and a vehicle permit is not required for June 9, but a vehicle permit is required for July 28 and August 11.

I CAN FISH Saturdays, June 16, July 14, August 4 10 a.m.-noon For first-time anglers, this class will be led by experienced fishermen who will instruct students in the basics of fishing, from fish identification to casting.

All equipment is provided and each class will be small in size for personalized instruction. Each participant will receive a small tackle box to take home.

Participants must be 5 years old or older. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a registered participant, parent or legal guardian.

Fishing licenses are not required and advanced registration is required. Cost is $7 for adults and children younger than 12 are free when accompanied by a registered adult.

KIDS FISHING FRENZY Fridays, June 8-August 10 9-11 a.m.

Join a naturalist every Friday for a morning of fishing and hands-on learning to discover the world of fish and how to catch them.

Bring your own bait, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a water bottle. Limited rods and reels will be provided.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required.

PRESCHOOLER NATURE STORIES/ACTIVITIES Saturdays, June 16-August 11 10-11 a.m.

Come out to the park and learn about a different nature topic through story, activities and games each Saturday at 10a.m. This program is designed for kids ages 2-6 and meets at the visitor center. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required.

GET IN TOUCH Call (320) 852-7200 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for more info.

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320-859-8153 59 W. Main Street, Osakis

JACOBS

LEFSE BAKERI & GIFTS

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

July

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

Osakis Liquor Store Happy Hour

August

Fresh Hand Rolled Lefse 320-859-3382

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Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

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Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Moonshine Madness

www.gotlefse.com 221 Central Ave, Osakis Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

June

HUGE Beer, Wine & Liquor Selection at our Off Sale Open Monday-Saturday 9 A.M. -2 A.M. Sun. 11 A.M.-6 P.M. Pull Tabs

Off Sale closes at 10 P.M.

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s the summer approaches, Minnesotans are getting ready to pull out their boats and take to the water. National Safe Boating Week, May 1925, seeks to remind people about the importance of being safe while on the water.

Wear a life jacket.

No matter what activity you have planned, always remember to wear a life jacket every time you are on the water. Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket.

Take a boating safety course.

Learn valuable tips that can help save your life in unexpected situations by taking a NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved boating safety course. Many courses are online, and will save you money on your boat insurance.

Make sure your boat is prepared.

There are many items that need to be checked and rechecked on any boat. Schedule a Vessel Safety Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons before you hit the water. Every Vessel Safety Check is conducted 100 percent free of charge.

Don’t drink while you boat.

Where the primary cause was known, alcohol was listed as the leading factor in 15 percent of deaths in 2016. Find out more at www.operationdrywater.org.

Check the weather, including the water temperature.

Know the latest marine weather forecast prior to going out, and keep a regular check for changing conditions.

Keep in touch.

Communication devices can be the most important piece of emergency equipment on board a vessel, especially in case of emergency. Be sure to have at least two communication devices that work when wet, such as satellite phones, emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB), VHF radios and personal locator beacons (PLB). Cell phones are not reliable in an emergency situation.

Dress properly.

Always dress for the weather, wearing layers if cooler weather, and bring an extra set of clothes in case you get wet.

Be sure to know your boat’s capacity.

If you have too much on your boat, the boat may become unstable and capsize.

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Always follow navigation rules.

Know the “Rules of the Road” such as operator’s responsibility, maintaining a proper lookout, safe speed, crossing, meeting head-on and overtaking situations. Know what’s going on around you at all times, and always travel at safe speeds for the environment. Find out more at www. boatoncourse.com.

Always file a float plan.

File a float plan with someone you trust that includes details about the trip, boat, persons, towing or trailer vehicle, communication equipment and emergency contacts. Find out more at www.floatplancentral.org.

Come discover the new 2018 Sea-Doo watercraft line-up

MAY 10 - MAY 13

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Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm • Sunday 7am-8pm

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National Safe Boating Week is May 19-25, 2018

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The U.S. Coast Guard requires boaters to have a life jacket on their watercraft for every person aboard. It is recommended that all boaters and passengers wear their life jackets at all times.

TRY IT ON: • Check the manufacturer’s ratings for your size and weight.

• Make sure the life jacket is properly zipped and/or buckled.

• Check for fit by raising your arms above your head while wearing the life jacket and ask a friend to grasp the tops of the arm openings and gently pull up.

• Ensure your life jacket fits properly with no excess room above the openings. A snug fit in these areas shows the life jacket fits properly.

FIT FACTS: • It is extremely important that you choose a life jacket that fits properly.

• Life jackets that are too big will cause the flotation device to push up around your face, which could be dangerous.

• Life jackets that are too small may not be able to keep your body afloat.

• Make sure children wear properly fitted, life jackets based on their weight. Do not buy a life jacket for your child to “grow into.”

n 2015, Minnesota ranked 12th among all states for reported boating deaths with 17 total deaths, according to the U.S. Coast Guard 2016 Recreational Boating Safety Statistics.

The U.S. Coast Guard cites the five primary accident types as being collision with recreational vessel, collision with fixed object, flooding/swamping, grounding and skier mishap.

BOATING FATALITIES 2016...........................18 2015...........................18 2014...........................14 2013...........................13 2012...........................15 2011............................16

2010...........................12 2009..........................15 2008..........................12 2007..........................15 2006..........................14 2005......................... 23

2004..........................15 2003.......................... 17 2002.........................30 2001...........................16 2000.........................20

NON-FATAL BOATING ACCIDENTS

2016.......................... 79 2015..........................35 2014.......................... 29 2013..........................30 2012..........................40 2011...........................50

2010..........................34 2009......................... 28 2008......................... 33 2007......................... 26 2006.........................49 2005.........................45

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

The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County.

The trail head and parking area in Alexandria are

located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park. Other trail heads are available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter.

A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.

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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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 Dr. 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).

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 ($5/day, $25/year).

The park features hiking, snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/paddleboat rentals, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area, skating area and fishouse rental.

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

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

LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street.

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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n a e l O g i B e n o t s e n u R Birthplace of America P 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 arrived at his home in Alexandria in front of the Runestone Museum in December 1965. Now, more than 50 years later, he still stands strong.

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

A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located at a small, wayside rest.

Visitors can read the inscription and take a photo by the replica. The replica is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria.

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

RUNESTONE MUSEUM The 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 built between 1860 and 1910 and 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) 763-3160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org. Check out the museum’s Facebook page at Runestone Museum Foundation.

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

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.

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.

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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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

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 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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45 things to do in the Alexandria lakes area

Bike the Central Lakes Trail.

Take a walking tour of historic downtown Alexandria.

Have your picture taken with Big Ole.

Fish off the pier at Alexandria City Park.

Take a hike up Inspiration Peak to enjoy the view.

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

Build a sand castle at the lake.

View the exhibits at the Runestone Museum.

Go horseback riding.

Take an “antiquing” day trip.

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

Explore the trails at Lake Carlos State Park.

Have lunch at a small town café.

Feed the ducks at Noonan Park.

Rent a kayak and try a new sport.

Watch the ducks at Noonan Park.

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

Check out the music and nightlife at local clubs.

Step back in time at the historical society.

Go for a bike ride on the Central Lakes Trail.

Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.

Garden.

Take a scenic drive around Lake Osakis.

Make a decision – is the Runestone real or fake?

Fly a kite at Kensington Runestone County Park.

Go bowling.

Go to the waterpark.

Tour a winery.

Examine the many plants at the Terrace Learning Go for a swim at Chippewa County Park.

Play a round of golf.

Go shopping at the mall.

Watch the kids play at an area park.

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Photograph nature at a local park.

Go to the stock car or gokart races.

Walk the historic Silk Stocking district on Douglas and Cedar streets in Alexandria.

View the Indian crafts at the Pope County Museum.

Paddle a canoe along the shoreline of an unpopulated lake.

Go water skiing.

Take in a play at Theatre L’Homme Dieu.

Have a pontoon picnic.

Go hiking at Spruce Hill County Park.

Take a plane ride over the lakes of Douglas County.

Attend an event at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

park.

Race go-karts or bumper boats at an amusement

Experience a live radio theater performance at Lakes Area Theatre.

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1705 Broadway • Alexandria, MN • 320-763-6557 Co-op profits are paid back to the customer, it’s a win win for you!

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WE’LL HO K YOU UP.

Stock up on snacks and goodies for fishing season!

Elden’s Smokehouse Meats, Creekstone Farms Premium Black Angus Beef, Deli, Large Selection of Lunch Meats, Salads & Imported Cheeses

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. 48 May / June 2018 • Vacationer

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