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VACATIONER magazine

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

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

The lakes here are spectacular! Boating, fishLori Mork ing and water-skiing opportunities are everyEDITOR where, but my favorite is a quiet kayak ride and a long evening on the dock watching the sun go down. It relaxes my mind and settles my soul.

If you love to golf – this is the place! We have nine golf courses waiting for you to tee off. But if you’d rather watch, we will be celebrating the 100th annual Resorters Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Club in August. You may even be able to catch a glimpse of professional golfer Tom Lehman, a native of Alexandria, who is often on the sidelines of the tournament.

If you crave some excitement, why not head out to the Viking Speedway where you can catch all the action at the half-mile oval every Saturday night from the beginning of May through Labor Day. I know as you look through the Vacationer, you’ll find something that sparks your interest here in the Alexandria area. Every day is filled with possibilities.

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

July/August 2021

Inside this issue

Lakes Area Radio Theatre page 8

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Ongoing events.......................................................................................5 Music in the Gardens...........................................................................6 Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn...............................................6 Evansville Art Center............................................................................ 7 Fire Pit Productions...............................................................................8 Douglas County Historical Society............................................... 11 Churches................................................................................................... 13 Shop downtown.................................................................................... 19 Calendar of events.............................................................................. 20 Taste of the Lakes Area.................................................................... 21

State Trapshoot

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ACTIVITIES

Douglas County community festivals..........................................9 Alexandria triathlon............................................................................. 10 Legacy of the Lakes boat show.................................................... 12 Big Ole SUP-a-thon............................................................................ 12 Rail Trails 100.......................................................................................... 14 Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival............................ 14 Area golf courses.................................................................................. 16 Viking Speedway/Winning Edge Go-Kart racing................ 18 Resorters Golf Tournament.............................................................22 Alexandria area golfing.....................................................................22 Central Lakes Cruzers car show................................................. 24 Ring of Fire bull ride........................................................................... 24

Legacy of the Lakes Museum page 26

LAKES, PARKS, MUSEUMS

Lake Carlos State Park..................................................................... 28 Runestone Museum/Big Ole......................................................... 30 Central Lakes Trail/Public beaches........................................... 32 Area parks............................................................................................... 34 Area lakes................................................................................................ 36 4 July/August 2021 • Vacationer

ONGOING events

BLIZZARD HOCKEY

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

September-March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com

First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

WISSOTA CAR RACING

Saturday, May 8-Labor Day weekend, 6:30 p.m.

Additional specials on other dates, including Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 491-9249, vikingspeedway.myracepass.com

RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

GO-KART RACING

OPEN MIC NIGHTS

Every other Friday, May 14-Sept. 3, 7 p.m.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria (320) 267-5186, www.runestonegokart.com

LIVE MUSIC

Thursdays, May 27-Sept. 2, 7 p.m.

Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria www.redwillowartscoalition.org Third Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.

March-December Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

Year round: Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Memorial Day-Labor Day: Sundays, 1 p.m.

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Saturdays, beginning May 8, 9 a.m. to noon.

Thursdays, beginning June 24, 3 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, beginning June 29, 9 a.m. to noon.

Last market day will be Saturday, Oct. 30 Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria

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Saturdays, beginning May 22, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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MUSIC in the gardens

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njoy outdoor music surrounded by beautiful landscaping, water features and flowers during Music in the Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum this summer.

Open daily and free to the public, the Legacy Gardens are situated on the shores of Lake Winona and include a large paved patio and marquee tent. You can stroll along the pathways to view the wide variety of ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees, along with lush gardens of flowers. There are quiet alcoves along the way that offer a place to relax.

On select Fridays throughout the summer, the Legacy Gardens hosts musical entertainment on the Pohlig Family Stage.

On July 9, Kelley Hunt will perform in the gardens, bringing her own special style that has been formed through her love of early blues, R&B, jazz, rock and gospel.

Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers will play on August 6. They have been one of the most popular R&B attractions in the Twin Cities music scene for more than a decade. In “A Billy Joel State of Mind,” the group features hits such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl, New York State of Mind and Big Shot.

Joyann Parker will be on stage August 13. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Parker is a rising

star on the local music scene. She’s best known for her signature tribute to Patsy Cline.

There are two types of seating for the concerts: Gar Wood seating, which is in

the front section with chairs provided with the cost $20 and $10 for museum members. The Grassland seating is $10 a ticket or $5 for members with concert goers bringing their own chair or blan-

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

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fans on the lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse free of charge for several years and plans to provide 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

ket. Children 12 and younger free.

The Legacy Gardens are located at 205 3rd Avenue West in Alexandria.

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chair or blanket for seating.

July 1: Blue English, ‘60s July 4: Special Patriotic Concert July 8: Bob and the Beachcombers, surfer rock July 15: Stone Road, country July 22: Rockin’ Hollywoods, ‘50s July 29: Blonde and the Bohunk, country August 5: 70s Magic Sunshine Band, ‘70s rock August 12: 57 Chevy Reunion Band, oldies August 19: Cimarron, country/rock August 26: Red Letter Band, Christian Rock, ‘50s/’60s September 2: Robby Vee

EVANSVILLE art center

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ome to the Evansville Arts Coalition, the Evansville Art Center has been serving the people of Evansville and surrounding communities with arts programming since 1995.

Striving to bring a wide variety of arts activities and experiences to people of all ages, the EAC welcomes local musicians to open mic night on the third Thursday of every month. There are also special concerts frequently throughout the year as well as a poetry night every year during National Poetry Month.

First organized in 1995 and incorporated as a Minnesota non-profit in 1996, the Evansville Art

Center is located at 111 Main Street in Evansville and is housed in the second oldest building in Evansville. Twice a drug store and cafe, the building now serves as an exhibit space, a music venue and a place for artists-in-residence to sell their work.

Open from March to mid-November on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., EAC hosts photography workshops on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., open mic night on the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. and concerts on the first Friday of each month from March through December from 7-9 p.m.

Visit evansvilleartcenter.org or call (218) 9482787 for more information.

FRIDAY, 2 JULY 2021 AT 7 P.M. Free Music in the City Park Evansville Park Sponsored by Evansville Art Center Tom Sellin, daughter Shari Rolin; his granddaughters Ellie Wallace and Marisa Rousu will perform.

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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.

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

Next up on the schedule is Run for Your Wife, from the play by Ray Cooney.

A hilarious British comedy, Run for Your Wife is the story of John Smith, a London cab driver with two separate lives and two different wives in different areas of the city. Smith is able to juggle his two different lives without arousing suspicion because of his irregular schedule.

When Smith intervenes in a mugging, he is hit on the head and ends up in a hospital, upsetting his precise work schedule and causing complications that bring the wrong wife to his bedside.

He’s then forced to deal with explaining things to both wives as well as suspicious police officers.

Shows will be performed outdoors, weather permitting, with drive-in style theater parking and radio broadcasting available. Masks are not required when seated. A free will offering will be taken.

Fire Pit Productions is located at 4133 Iowa Street in Alexandria. For more information, visit lakesareatheatre.com/firepit, To reserve seating, email lakesareatheatre@gmail.com.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS DEATHTRAP, August 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; 7 p.m. A successful writer of Broadway thrillers is struggling with writer’s block and a shortage of cash.

He has a potential break when he receives a script from a student.

THE CHRISTIANS, September 23, 24, 25; 6:30 p.m. Pastor Paul began his church in a small storefront, but has progressed to encompass thousands in his church. He is about to preach a sermon that could bring everything down.

CAT’S-PAW, October 21, 22, 23; 6:30 p.m. A

NEW HOME! Lakes Area Radio Theatre and Fire PIt Productions have a new home.

The two entertainment companies are now housed at 4133 Iowa Street, part of the Indigo Plaza building next to Apol’s Harley Davidson, which is located behind the Target building. briliant terrorist is the head of a group responsible for a bomb attack plays a game of cat-and-mouse with a reporter.

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.

Lakes Area Theatre is located at 4133 Iowa Street in Alexandria.

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

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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.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY community festivals

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f you’re looking for some small town fun, check out the festivals in the Douglas County area this summer. There’s Evansville’s Red, White and Boom Days and Brandon Summerfest, as well as celebrations in Forada, Garfield and Parkers Prairie.

These little communities do things up right, from parades featuring clowns and dignitaries, water fights, baseball and softball tournaments, street dances, craft sales, garage sales and kids’ games.

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

AREA FESTIVALS July 4: Evansville Red, White & Boom Days August 6-8: Parkers Prairie Fall Festival August 6-8: Forada Days August 7-8: Brandon

Summerfest August 13-14: Garfield Days

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

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STATE TRAPSHOOT at the Alex shooting park

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any of the best sharpshooters in Minnesota will be sighting in on Alexandria as the Alexandria Shooting Park hosts the 108th annual Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament July 6-11.

A total of 1,400 registered targets and 20 traps are part of the state tournament, and, along with Minnesota residents, out-of-state and novice shooters are welcome.

Action begins Tuesday, July 6 with Youth Day and the preliminary warm-up events. High overall events are set to begin on Wednesday.

Admission for spectators is free.

The Alexandria Shooting Park is located at 6533 County Road 87 SE. For more information, visit www. minnesotatrap.com or call the Alexandria Shooting Park at (320) 763-5315.

110TH MINNESOTA STATE TRAPSHOOTING TOURNAMENT EVENTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, July 6 – Youth Day/Warm up events Wednesday, July 7 – High Overall begins Thursday, July 8 – Minnesota Class Events Friday, July 9 – Diamond Badge, Minnesota Memorial Handicap, Minnesota Doubles Championship, MTA Shooter Recognition Banquet Saturday, July 10 – Minnesota Singles Championship, Sunday, July 11 – Minnesota Handicap Championship

ALEXANDRIA triathlon

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utdoor enthusiasts, get ready!

Alexandria will be the site of the Alexandria Triathlon on Saturday, July 31 at Lake Brophy Park.

With a focus on a safe and fun course, all proceeds from this triathlon will go to the local Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis and be used to donate back to kids in need.

Athletes of all levels are welcome to enter either as individuals or as part of relay teams and the events

include a 500-yard swim or 1-mile paddle on Brophy Lake, followed by a 13-mile bike ride through the scenic lakes area and will finish with a 2.62-mile run through the trails at Brophy Park.

Paddleboard rentals are available at registration.

For more information or to register for the event, visit alexandriatriathlon.weebly.com. Contact Jillian Reiner at (320) 815-4580 or email alexandriatriathlon@gmail.com.

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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 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 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.

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES boat show

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eople from all over the Upper Midwest will display their boats at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling during the Legacy of the Lakes Boat Show on Friday and Saturday, July 9-10, as it heads back to the water.

Old canoes, fishing boats, outboards or inboards, family or prize-winning showboats and classic boats are welcome in any condition.

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

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

Events scheduled for Saturday, July 10 include a land and water showing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact the museum for more information about the boat show at (320) 759-1114 or send an email to museum@legacyofthelakes.org

BIG OLE supathon

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nique among Midwestern standup paddleboarding events, the Big Ole SUPathon is a two-day event designed to help promote recreational paddling on the Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River.

The Big Ole SUPathon is being held July 16-17 and includes lake courses of 4.5, 12 or 26 miles and river courses of 8 and 10 miles for paddleboarders, canoeists and kayakers of all skill levels.

The event kicks off at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 16 at the East Lake Miltona public access with the signature 26-mile Big Ole SUPathon event, with the other races following. There will be support staff with snacks and water along the courses as well as guide boats on the larger lakes.

There will be a celebratory post race ceremony recognizing the marathon finishers, top fundraisers and volunteers at Arrowwood Marina.

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On Saturday is the family-friendly Long Prairie river cruise with the 10-mile option beginning at 9 a.m. at the Lake Carlos Marina. The 8-mile event will begin one hour later.

Check out the Big Ole SUPathon on Facebook or visit the site at https:// paddleguru.com/races/BigOleSUPathon2021.

FRIDAY, JULY 16 7 a.m. – 26-mile Big Ole SUPathon 10 a.m. – 12-mile Sven race Noon – 4.5-mile Lena race 4-6 p.m. - Post-paddle awards party at Arrowwood Marina.

SATURDAY, JULY 17 9 a.m. – 10-mile Long Prairie river cruise 10 a.m. – 8-mile Long Prairie river cruise FOR MORE INFO Visit https://paddleguru.com/races/ BigOleSUPathon for full event registration and info.

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: 9:30 and 11:00 am

Alexandria United Methodist 2210 Sixth Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Pastor: Gary Taylor Sunday Worship: 9 am Coffee & Fellowship: 10 am

Berea Lutheran Brethren

1605 6th Ave E., 320-762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick Sunday Worship: 10:30 am (Memorial Day - Labor Day) with coffee hour to follow Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Emmanuel Episcopal

12th Ave. E & Lake St., 320-763-3201 www.alexmnepiscopal.org episcopal@centurylink.net Pastor: Rev. Tom Sinning Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

First Congregational United Church of Christ

221 Seventh Avenue W., 320-763-3341 www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com office@firstcongregationaluccalex.com youtube@firstcongregationaluccalexandriamn Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jill Sanders Sunday Worship: 10 am Communion: 2nd Sunday of the month

First Lutheran (ELCA)

1655 18th Ave. E., Alexandria 320-762-2196 www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg & Kari Van Wakeren Worship Services: Sunday 8:30 am in-person or LIVE on Facebook 10:30 am Legacy of the Lakes Museum Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day

10 am on KXRA Radio or on Public Access Channel 181 daily at 10:45 am

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 Pastor: Jon Ewton Sunday Worship: 9 am & 10:30 am Children’s Ministry: Available for both services (birth - 5th grade)

Living Word Lutheran (LCMC) 1722 16th Ave. E., 320-762-1997 www.livingwordalexmn.org Pastor: Nate Hanson Sunday Worship: 9 am

New Testament

2505 Hwy 29 North, 320-762-2444 www.ntcalexandria.org Pastors: Peter Reishus & Mike Loween Sunday Worship: 9:30 am & 11 am

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 Pastor: Mike Neumann Sunday Worship: 9 am; Bible Class: 10:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

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

Seven Dolors Catholic, Millerville

Sunday Mass: 10:30 am

St. Ann’s Catholic, Brandon

Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm

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

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RAIL TRAILS 100 bike tour

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ou love to bike? Then challenge yourself with the Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour August 7 on the Central Lakes and Lake Wobegon Trails.

Offering some of the best trail riding in the state, the two trails will be featured during the one-day riding event that begins in Fergus Falls and ends in St. Joseph. You’ll traverse the Central Lakes Trail that includes beautiful glacial lakes, then pass through the green fields and dairy farms of the Lake Wobegon Trail, stopping to rest in the communities along the way.

The Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour is co-sponsored by Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.

For more information, visit www.centrallakestrail.com/rail-trail-100/

ROSE CITY THRESHING

and heritage festival

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hreshing, a blacksmith shop and sawmills – step back in time and experience how farming used to be. July 24-25 marks the annual Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Spruce Hill Foundation.

The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival has about 100 members, all dedicated to keeping farm history alive. Each year about 3,000 people attend the Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival.

Threshing machines and steam engines play the largest role at the festival. People can watch how farming was done before combines and modern farming technology.

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

Old fashioned farming equipment isn’t the only attraction at the festival – kids of all ages will also find plenty to do. Live music, a flea market and craft show, blacksmith shop, log cabin, BB gun safety shoot, potato digging, children’s games, a general store and museum as well as a children’s barn are all part of the weekend fun.

The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival is located 14 miles west of Browerville and 22 miles northeast of Alexandria. The cost is $8. To learn more, see www.rosecitythreshing.org.

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VIKING SPEEDWAY racing

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he racing season at the Viking Speedway got underway on May 8 this year, and racers and fans both will be able to enjoy the action this summer on the 1/2-mile track.

The speedway has been home to stock car racing at its finest, featuring WISSOTA sanctioned classes – Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks – since 1953.

Racing is normally held every Saturday night from the beginning of May through Labor Day, along with a few other specials throughout the summer.

Highlighting the racing season will be the Hall of Fame night on August 1 as well as the Jerry Kluver Memorial Super Stock Special on August 8.

The Viking Speedway is located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, approximately 3/4 mile west of State Highway 29 on County Road 82.

Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Racing action gets under way at 6:30 p.m. Pit game admission is $30, and $10 for children 10 and younger. Those children younger than 18 must have a parent complete and sign a waiver before being admitted.

Grandstand admission for regular race events is $13 for senior and college students, $15 for adults, with free admission for children 17 and younger. Admission prices in both the grandstand and the pits may vary for special events.

VIKING SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE

JULY 3: Late Model Special 10: Advantage RV Modified Tour, no Street Stocks 17: NO RACING 24: Regular racing 31: Hall of Fame Night, Vintage Cars

20: Demolition Derby, no racing 28: Season championship night plus Late Models

AUGUST 6: NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull, no racing 14: Regular racing

Check out the Viking Speedway website for the most up-to-date schedule at www.vikingspeedway. net.

SEPTEMBER 4: Labor Day doubleheader, 7th Annual Fallen Lineman 5: Labor Day doubleheader, rain date for Fallen Lineman night.

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f you enjoy your racing on a smaller scale, then the Winning Edge Raceway, home to the Runestone GoKart Association, is for you. High flying go-kart action is located at the west end of the Douglas County Fairgrounds, where the Runestone Go Kart Association holds racing every Friday night at 7 p.m.

Admission is free for spectators.

The Runestone Raceway began as a dirt track with no lights, racing on Sunday afternoons. It has since evolved into a clay oval, complete with lighting, an announcer and spectator stands. It’s not unusual to find the local Girl Scout troops or the racers themselves singing the National Anthem.

The racing program at the fairgrounds provides 12 different categories for young racers – Rookie Caged, Sportsman Cageless Animal, Sportsman Cageless Flathead, Sportsman Cageless Clone, Jr. 1 Cageless Flathead, Jr. 1 Cageless Animal, Jr. 1 Cageless Clone, Jr. 2 Cageless Flathead, Jr. 2 Cageless Animal, Jr. 2 Cageless Clone, Pro Open and Pro Stock.

Check out future Viking Speedway racers as they begin their careers at the Runestone Raceway every Friday night at 7 p.m.

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ALEXANDRIA area events calendar

JULY

1 - 7 p.m. Blue English Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 2 - 6:30 p.m. Sellin, Wallace, Rolin & Rousu, Evansville City Park 3-4 - 7 p.m. Special July 4 Concert, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition. org 4 - Evansville Red White & Boom Days, Evansville-Community Club Facebook page 4 - StarStorm, Arrowwood 6-11 - The 108th annual Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament, Alexandria Shooting Park 8 - 7 p.m. Bob & The BeachCombers Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 9 - 7 p.m. “Ray and Iver,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre 9 - 6:30 p.m. Kelley Hunt concert, Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens 9-10 - Legacy of the Lakes Museum Classic Boat Show, legacyofthelakes.org 9-10 - Central Lakes Cruzers Car Show, Osakis 14 - 10 a.m. Knute Nelson Foundation Golf Classic, Geneva Golf Club 15 - 7 p.m. Stone Road Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 20 - 9 a.m. Ice Age Exhibit opening, Runestone Museum 22 - 7 p.m. Rockin’ Hollywoods Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 23-24 - 6:30 p.m. “Run For Your Wife,” Fire Pit Productions, lakesareatheatre.com/firepit

23-25 - Waterama, Glenwood 24-25 - Rose City Threshing & Heritage Festival, rosecitythreshing.org/ 27-29 – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation Annual Used Book Sale, National Guard Armory 28-31 - 7 p.m. Aladdin JR, Andria Theatre 29-31 - 6:30 p.m. “Run For Your Wife,” Fire Pit Productions, lakesareatheatre.com/firepit 29 - 7 p.m. Blonde and the Bohunk Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 31 - 8 a.m. Alexandria Triathlon, Lake Brophy County Park

AUGUST

1-7 - 100th annual Resorters Golf Tournament

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4-7 - 7 p.m. Aladdin JR, Andria Theatre 5 - 7 p.m. 70s Magic Sunshine Band Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 5 - 6:30 p.m. History At Home: Theresa Hicks, alexandria.ce.eleyo.com 6 - 5 p.m. Ring of Fire Bull Ride, Parkers Prairie 6 - 6:30 p.m. Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers “A Billy JOel State of Mind,” Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens 6-7 - NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull, Viking Speedway, Alexandria, vikingspeedway.myracepass.com 6-8 - Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie 6-8 - Forada Days 7 - Rail Trails 100, Central Lakes and Lake Wobegon Trails, www.centrallakestrail.com/rail-trail-100 7-8 - Brandon Summerfest 9 - Rachel Barduson: “How Our Lakes Were Named,” Legacy of the Lakes Museum 11 - 5-7 p.m. Annual Steak Fry, Runestone Museum, runestonemuseum. org 12 - 7 p.m. 57 Chevy Reunion Band Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 13 - 7 p.m. “A Night of Short Stories,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre 13 - 6:30 p.m. Joyann Parker Concert, Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens

13-14 - Garfield Days 17-21 - Douglas County Fair, Alexandria 19 - 6:30 p.m. A Woman’s Place: Women on the Frontier, alexandria.ce.eleyo. com 19 - 7 p.m. Cimarron Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 20-21 - 6:30 p.m. “DeathTrap,” Fire Pit Productions, lakesareatheatre.com/ firepit 26 - 6:30 p.m. History At Home: Female Racers, alexandria.ce.eleyo.com 26 - 7 p.m. Red Letter Band Concert, Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria, redwillowartscoalition.org 26-28 - 6:30 p.m. “DeathTrap,” Fire Pit Productions, lakesareatheatre.com/ firepit 28 - 9 a.m. Walk to End Alzheimer’s, YMCA

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RESORTERS golf tournament

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021 is a special year at the Alexandria Golf Course as the Resorters Golf Tournament celebrates its 100th event.

In the tradition it has followed for 99 years, the 100th Resorters Golf Tournament will provide some of the most exciting and memorable golf action available as the tournament runs August 1-7.

There will be more opportunities than ever for golfers who wish to join this centennial celebration as the Resorters committee is expanding the field to a record number.

The Alexandria Golf Club will partner with the Geneva Golf Club to offer Centennial Flights during Resorters week, giving participants who were on this year’s waitlist first opportunity to play in these flights. Select divisions will have the opportunity to qualify at Geneva on August 1 and play matches throughout the week there. The Centennial Flight championship matches will return to AGC for the finals on Saturday.

This year’s event will be even more spectacular for those wishing to participate or watch.

But more than that, the Resorters is a family affair, providing traditions that connect the past to the present, bringing new generations of families to the lakes area.

Many of the best golfers in the state will be competing in the weeklong event. The galleries will be filled with family and golf enthusiasts, all on hand to share the beautiful drives, the errant shots and the game-winning putts on a course filled with history and signature holes.

Many high profile athletes have competed in this tourney, most notably professional golfer and Alexandria graduate Tom Lehman, who won the Resorters title in 1980.

The Alexandria Golf Club is where the PGA Tour professional and USA Ryder Cup captain learned the game of golf.

New to the tournament for 2019 will be the Men’s Grand Master

Flight for those 75 years of age or older. The field will include the first eight players to enter.

Qualifying play for the Men’s Regular/Championship flights will begin

on Sunday, August 1, with match play beginning Tuesday, August 3.

For more information, visit www. alexandriagolfclub.com.

ALEXANDRIA AREA golfing

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or winter weary Minnesotans, spring offers freedom from the confines of their homes and one of the first places they head to are the golf courses.

The Alexandria area certainly doesn’t lack for green fairways, with more than 15 courses available for those hungry for the challenge.

Minnesota consistently ranks at or near the top in golfer participation. In fact, in 2005, it has the highest number of golfers per capita of any state in the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation.

Many think Minnesota’s golf season is short, but most years there are six full months of golf opportunities on courses that are lush and full.

Whether a beginner at the game or a scratch golfer, the Alexandria area holds the perfect course for you.

From small, 9-hole courses to 27-hole masterpieces, this area’s courses are beautifully designed and well kept; perfect for a long afternoon of outdoor entertainment with friends.

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GOLF ECONOMICS The sport of golf’s economic output (direct, indirect and induced) contributed $2.4 billion to the economy. The Land of 10,000 Lakes has 508 golf courses and employs more than 34,000 people.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alexandria native and golf pro Tom Lehman is the only golfer to win Player of the Year honors on the PGA Tour, Champions tour and Web.com tour.

GOOD HOSTS Minnesota is the only state to have hosted all USGA national championships, the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup and the men’s and women’s state team championships as well as the Ryder Cup in 2016. It hosted the PGA Championships in 1932, 1954, 1959, 2002, 2008 and 2009. Beginning in 2019, it will host the PGA Tour’s 3M Open.

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CENTRALcar LAKES show

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ake a step back in time as classic cars cruise the streets of Osakis. Car enthusiasts galore will be sure to flock to Osakis July 9-10, for the annual car show sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, First National Bank of Osakis and the Osakis Area Chamber of Commerce.

This event, which is put on by the Central Lakes Cruzers car club, offers a prime chance for owners to show off their prized possessions, and for spectators to admire their work.

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

The fun starts to fire up at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 9 when they host a Social Night/Customer Appreciation Feed serving pulled pork sandwiches and chips, then

Saturday morning at 9 a.m. will begin the Show-N-Shine on Main Street in Osakis, offering a chance to get up close to the glinting chrome, roaring engines and proud owners of the vehicles.

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

“Bullet Bob” will entertain everyone with his ‘50s music, and later, all of the cars will take to the streets of Osakis, cruising from Main Street to Galeon. This parade will travel through the Community Memorial Home parking lot, for the residents’ enjoyment.

Rounding out the festivities will be a bouja feed at 4 p.m. at the Osakis Liquor Store, with plenty of foot-tapping music to enjoy.

For more information on the car show, contact Wayne Karl at (320) 859-2887.

RING OF FIRE bull ride

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his ain’t their first rodeo. Some of the best bull riders in the upper Midwest will be deep in the action during the Ring of Fire Bull Ride event in Parkers Prairie. A major fundraiser for the Parkers Prairie Fire Department, the Ring of Fire Bull Ride first kicked off in 2017 to the great delight of riders and spectators, becoming a major event for the community.

This year’s event will be Friday, August 6 with gates opening at 5 p.m. and bull riding beginning at 7 p.m.

And if you like good live music, especially country and classic rock, a free concert by The Mud Dogs will follow the action.

The Parkers Prairie Fire Department contracted with Triple B Rodeo Company and Mirror W Productions to create this event, which has been a major draw for the town and the surrounding areas.

With $7,500 in prize money, the field of riders will include some of the most accomplished riders in the upper Midwest as well as local amateurs, all trying to keep

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their seat on a twisting, bucking bull for 8 seconds.

Along with the bull ride and concert, there will be food and drink vendors during this family-friendly event.

With just 1,200 general admission tickets available and none sold at the door, tickets can be purchased at Dick’s Standard/Gappa Oil, Sammy’s One Stop and Quick’s NAPA in Parkers Prairie. Only guests with a valid ticket will be allowed entry into the bull riding area. Children 5 years of age and younger or retired Parkers Prairie Fire Department members do not need a ticket.

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES museum

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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.

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.

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. It includes an

indoor event hall, bathrooms and bridal suite/ greenroom.

Several events are planned for the summer, including the Legacy of the Lakes Museum Classic Boat Show July 9-10 and at 7 p.m. August 9, historian Rachel Barudson will present “How Our Lakes were Named..” Visit the museum’s website for more information on these events.

The museum is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

Contact the museum at (320) 759-1114 or through its website www.legacyofthelakes.org for more information.

MUSEUM EXHIBITS GRAND HOTELS AND RESORTS Each June they would arrive via the Great Northern and Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroads, bringing trunks filled with silks and linens, formal dinner wear and European hats. See how these affluent early visitors summered in grandeur.

WOODEN BOATS Since the Museum’s inception, wooden boats have held center stage. Few museums offer as wide a range of rare boats including Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Century and Hackercraft, as well as the ultimate collection of made-in-Minnesota craft.

SHAPES OF THE FUTURE Fiberglass revolutionized the boating industry—making boats more affordable while enabling radical new designs. See some of the coolest in our “Fiberglassics” exhibit today.

GO FISH! See how fishing technology has evolved since our area first became famous for great fishing in the late 1800s. Check out some amazing catches and learn about the legendary guides that made them possible.

THE MINNESOURI CLUB In 1890, 20 men from Missouri and 15 from Minneapolis formed a club overlooking the waters of Lake Miltona. Experience life on the lake back in the day with our re-creation of a Minnesouri Club front porch.

MADE IN MINNESOTA! Minnesota’s been home to skilled watercraft builders since Native Americans first fashioned birch bark canoes hundreds of years ago. The museum boasts the most complete collection of Minnesota-made boats from Larson to our own Alexandria Boat Works.

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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.

Paddleboats, 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/

‘I CAN!’ PROGRAMS 2021

Minnesota State Parks and Trails “I Can!” programs are returning for the 2021 season and are designed for those with no experience. The “I Can!” program is made possible by funds from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

Each program will include hands-on instruction from experienced and friendly crew members. Gear is provided and oneday vehicle permits ($7 value) are included with all I Can! programs where a permit is required.

I CAN CAMP! These one- or two-night overnight programs are your chance to introduce your kids to the fun of camping – no experience necessary. Cost for two adults and three small children (max 5 people per tent) is $60 for one night and $85 for two-night programs. Advance registration is required.

I CAN HIKE! This two-hour program introduces families to hiking, with a focus on how to safely and comfortably enjoy the outdoors. After the program you’ll have the skills to plan your own future outdoor adventures. The program is free and runs from 2-4 p.m.

Participants must be at least 5 years old and anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pre-registration is required.

I CAN PADDLE! Your kids will discover the kind of amazing views only seen from the water during one of these programs designed especially for first-time paddlers. All equipment is provided.

I CAN MOUNTAIN BIKE! Remember your kids’ joy and triumph when they first learned to bike? Take that joy offroad with this exhilarating program. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth ages 10-18. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

I CAN FISH! Share the fun of casting into the water and the excitement when there’s a tug on the line. This program is all about the anticipation and thrill of your kids learning to catch fish. Cost is $7 for adults and children younger than 12 are free with a registered adult. Fishing licenses are not required for this program.

NATURALIST PROGRAMS BUGS, BUGS, BUGS: INSECTS PROGRAM July 9, 10-11 a.m.

Insects are the key to survival for many of our other favorite animal species, including other insects, like Dragonflies! Insects have some incredible journeys just to emerge as an adult. We will take a closer look at some insects by doing some sweep netting and observing them up close. This is a family friendly program, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

BALD EAGLE WALK July 10, 9:30-11 a.m.

Our Nation’s bird has been shot, poisoned, and pushed to near extinction, but with help and determination this bird’s story has

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ARCHERY IN THE PARKS! Be your own action heroes and go beyond video games! This program lets you share the exact moment when your child first aims for a goal and hits it. This program is free, but a vehicle permit is required ($7/ day or $35/year)

no ending in sight. Join the naturalist for a walk to the eagle’s nest to learn about their true success story. Come enjoy this easy walk, one mile round trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

HIDDEN TREASURES- GEOCACHING July 10, 2-3 p.m.

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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.

Both the museum and gift shop are now open with limited capacity.

Face mask use and additional safety procedures are in place.

Currently, the museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information call (320) 763-3160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org for the most up-to-date admission prices and hours. 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.

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 handson children’s area.

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Born in 1965, the Viking has become a much-beloved 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.

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Big Ole was created by fiberglass sculptor Gordon Schumaker of Minneapolis in April of 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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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

PUBLIC beaches 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.

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 Coun-

ty 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.

BROPHY PARK Take Co. Rd. 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road (county road 114), go north about a ¼ mile — beach and park entrance are on your right.

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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.

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CITY PARKS

Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas.

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

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.

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

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

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

Bluebird Park is on Agnes Blvd. near Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

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

Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Ave. E. Skylark Park is north of Kinkead Cemetery on Amanda Lane in Alexandria.

Carter Park is on Benjamin Drive off of Co. Rd. 22 in Alexandria.

Summer Meadows Park is on the north side of Alexandria near Scenic Heights Road and Summer Lane.

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria. It features a picnic shelter, ball fields, skate park and playground.

Veterans Memorial Park is at 802 Broadway in Alexandria.

Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Co. Rd. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria.

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E., turn north on Birch Ave., go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr. Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Ave. W. in Alexandria.

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

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

Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E. to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave. Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Ave. W. in Alexandria.

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

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

Noonan Park is at Nokomis St. and 10th Ave. in Alexandria.

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Woodland Park is on the north side of Alexandria on Woodland Dr., just north of Hwy. 29.

COUNTY PARKS

Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on Co. 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 Co. 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 Co. Rd. 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. The park was built with a Legacy Grant from the State of Minnesota in 2018. Reach walking trails from a small parking lot located on the north end of the park off Centennial Drive. It also offers a public swimming beach, a mountain bike course, fishing pier and children’s playground.

Lake Brophy Wayside Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of Co. 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. A new visitor center was constructed in 2017 which offers modern restrooms, an interpretive room, a gathering space and drinking water. The park also includes picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, a heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails and historic displays.

Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona. From Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to Co. 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 PARKS

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on Co. Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($7/day, $35/year). The park features trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, as well as picnic tables, shelters, a swimming beach, play area, campsites, camper cabins, group camp, group center, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching and an equestrian area. Rentals are available for canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, snowshoes and fish houses, and checkouts are available for fishing and birding kits and GPS units.

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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

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