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inter in the Alexandria lakes area is an exceptionally beautiful time of year. There are so many things to appreciate! Taking a walk on a frozen lake while flakes are lightly falling is like being a part of your own perfect snow globe – quiet, soft and relaxing.

Having grown up in Minnesota and North Dakota, winter has always been a part of my life, and I cherish the memories of my youth – skating, sledding, snow forts, snowball fights – all wonderful excuses to be outside in the crisp, fresh air. I love, love, love winter in Minnesota!

Even now, I’d take a walk in the sub-zero temperatures over the heat of a summer day. Add in some snow and my trusty snowshoes, and I’m all ready to go.

Lori Mork There are so many winter activities available EDITOR here in the Alexandria lakes area. Just start with snowshoeing, snowmobiling or ice fishing, follow it up with a little cross country or downhill skiing, round it out with some sledding and finish with a toasty fire and a cup of hot chocolate.

If you’re not an outdoors person, there’s still so much to do: bowling, browsing through antique shops, movies, shopping historic downtown Alexandria or the Viking Plaza, wonderful restaurants, live theater, winery tour – the list just keeps on growing. How about a visit to the area museums, or exploring the history of the controversial Kensington Runestone?

If you are a patron of the arts, you’ll be thrilled by the performances available, including the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra, the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre productions, the Central Lakes Concert Association performances and the Lakes Area Theatre live radio broadcasts.

So check us out. I know you’ll find your perfect fit here in the Alexandria lakes area.

Publisher: Jody Hanson Vacationer Editor: Lori Mork

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Douglas County Library...................................................................5 Alexandria Area Arts Association...................................................6 Alexandria Blizzard..........................................................................8 Central Lakes Concert Association................................................10 Historic downtown for the holidays..............................................12 Events calendar.............................................................................31 Taste of the Lakes area.................................................................33 Dining Guide..................................................................................36

Fun at the Fort page 18

Activities

Shop downtown............................................................................11 Creating and sipping: Art Bar 39...................................................14 Andes Tower Hills: Skiing, tubing, snowboarding.........................16 Alexandria area: It’s great to be outdoors.....................................20 Lakes Area RadioTheatre: Radio is alive and well.........................22 Area churches...............................................................................23 Winter Spectacular snowmobile racing........................................26

Lakes, Parks, Museums Data Trails map.............................................................................24 Data Trails information..................................................................27 Lake Carlos State Park: Get back to nature...................................28

Ride the trails page 30

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Cen a r t s e h c r O Symphony

Enhancing musical culture in West Central Minnesota

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community organization based in Alexandria and dedicated to enriching the lives of audience members 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 orchestra, led by Jefferson High School Orchestra Director

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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. Rehearsals are held in the Alexandria Area High School Orchestra Room on Tuesday evenings.

Membership is open to musicians age 16 and older.

For more information or to find the most up-to-date concert schedule, visit www.centrallakessymphony.org.

The CLSO mailing address is 1210 Broadway Street, Suite 240, Box 105, Alexandria, MN 56308.

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MUSIC FROM THE HEAVENS Sunday, December 4, 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT Sunday, February 12, 2017, 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) CHILDREN OF ALL AGES Sunday, April 9, 2017, 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) SPRING IN ITALY Sunday, May 21, 2017, 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center (AAHS) TICKETS Season tickets for all concerts are $40 for adults and $20 for students. Single tickets may be purchased for each concert at the door at $11 for adults and $5 for students.

You may pre-purchase tickets at these locations: Alexandria Community Education Office 320-762-3310 510 McKay Avenue North, Alexandria, MN 56308 Carlson Music Center 320-763-4011 901 Broadway Street, Alexandria Cherry Street Books 320-763-9400 503 Broadway Street, Alexandria Trumm Drug, Alexandria 320-763-3111 600 Fillmore Street, Alexandria

Head for the library

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Douglas County Library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (320) 762-3014 or visit www.douglascountylibrary.org

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isitors can find both information and fun at the Douglas County Library, located at 720 Fillmore Street in the Douglas County Services Center in Alexandria.

Whether you are looking for books and magazines, movies and Internet access, or just a quiet place to read and research, the Douglas County Library has it all.

The library contains more than 90,000 items, including books, paperbacks, large-print books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, books on CD, music CDs, and children’s books. Also available are several computers with Internet access, a photo copier/fax machine and a CD listening area.

The Douglas County Library is part of the Viking Library System,

BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS The library carries fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks and an ever-changing section of new books, as well as magazines and newspapers. There is also a large selection of large-print titles available.

E-BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS The library has downloadable e-books and audio books.

Information about the electronic media can be found at www. viking.lib.mn.us. which consists of 11 libraries in six counties in West Central Minnesota that share books and other items. Visitors can search for and request material from other libraries throughout the state on any of the library’s six online catalog computers or from their home computers. A self check-out machine is also available.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY The library contains a large children’s section, including picture books, easy readers, non-fiction and paperback books as well as a large selection of books on CD, music CDs and DVD movies.

Additionally, there is a growing collection of teen materials.

COMPUTERS AND INTERNET The library is equipped with computers and Internet access.

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Alexandria Area Arts Association

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ommunity theater presented by the Alexandria Area Arts Association produces four main stage shows each season to entertain audiences in the lakes area.

Both brand new and seasoned actors take the stage before the more than 10,000 audience members that visit the theater annually.

Those shows include a wide variety of entertainment, from classic to farce and from drama to musical comedy.

Each fall, the AAAA Theatre season begins with a large-scale musical, which utilizes a live orchestra pit. The winter holiday show usually features a family-friendly holiday play, and the remainder of the season brings to life a wide variety of venues for audiences.

Both onstage and off, audiences will notice many familiar faces as the AAAA takes advantage of the talents of local artists and community members – a true community theater.

To find out more about the theater and performances, visit www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A Christmas Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kinder man after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. This classic story has been adapted for the local stage by Kevin Lee of Alexandria.

Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 11 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: On sale November 2 at 11am. $15 Adults, $13 Students/Seniors, $10 Kids younger than 10, $12 Members, $13 Group

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 22, 29 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: On sale December 20 at 11am. $15 Adults, $13 Students/Seniors, $10 Kids younger than 10, $12 Members, $10 Group

LEND ME A TENOR Lend Me A Tenor is set in September 1934. Saunders,

the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he’s dead. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Morelli’s Otello costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo.

March 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 p.m.; March 5, 12 at 2:00pm Tickets: On sale Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. $15 Adults, $13 Students/Seniors, $12 Members, $10 Group

ROMEO & JULIET

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This tragic love story has been adapted for the local stage by Alexandria’s own Philip Goellner, who adapted Hamlet in 2015.

April 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m .| April 23, 30 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: On sale March 22 at 1 a.m. $15 Adults, $13 Students/Seniors, $12 Members, $10 Group.

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Life in the heartland moves at a whole different pace, which is exactly why we live here. It’s the wind in our faces, the sun on our backs, and the wideopen freedom that makes this place home.

And a big part of that freedom is having first-rate medical care just around the bend.

That’s why we are proud to serve this community.

We work here because we love it here, and we know that local healthcare keeps a place healthy, strong, and growing.

You don’t have to leave this special corner of the world to get world-class care. You’ll find us right here, whenever you need us.

Until then, enjoy the rush.

Hockey entertainment all winter long

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f you have a hankerin’ for hockey, then the NA3HL Alexandria Blizzard action is for you! Competing in the West Division along with teams from Breezy Point, Sauk Rapids, Little Falls and White Bear Lake, the Blizzard offers USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior hockey entertainment throughout the winter.

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The North American 3 Hockey League (3HL) is one of six leagues serving as some of the top training grounds in the country available to student-athletes, providing them with more opportunities to advance to college and pro hockey.

Players are able to compete in front of the entire junior, college and professional scouting community as they fine-tune their skills.

Highly competitive, 3HL hockey, and the Alexandria Blizzard in particular, provides exceptional hockey entertainment for spectators beginning in September and continuing through March.

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THE ALEXANDRIA BLIZZARD play their home games at the Runestone Community Center, located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 802 Third Ave. West, Alexandria, just off County Road 82.

2016-2017 HOME SCHEDULE FOR THE BLIZZARD November 4 vs. New Ulm (Nu) 11 vs. Willmar (Wil) 18 vs. New Ulm (Nu) 23 vs. Rochester (Roc) December 9 vs. Chicago (Chi) 10 vs. Chicago (Chi) 30 vs. Granite City (Gc) 31 vs. Willmar (Wil) January 7 vs. Willmar (Wil) 14 vs. Granite City (Gc) 18 vs. Breezy Point (Bp) 20 vs. New Ulm (Nu) 27 vs. Breezy Point (Bp) February 10 vs. New Ulm (Nu) 12 vs. Granite City (Gc) 18 vs. Breezy Point (Bp) 24 vs. Breezy Point (Bp) March 10 vs. La Crosse (Lax) 11 vs. La Crosse (Lax)

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Use the 24-hr. fitness center and enjoy a great meal at Rudy’s Redeye Grill, surf the high-speed Internet access and use our complimentary guest laundry service.

CROSSINGS INN & SUITES 211 W Main St Parkers Prairie, MN 218.338.3380

OAK PARK CAMPGROUND 9561 CR 8 NW Garfield MN 320.834.2345 www.oakparkcamp.com Oak Park Campground is a great place to camp with your family. It features a swimming pool, large playground, even a softball field. We have large grassy sites with full hookups, water electric or no hookups for tents. Our restrooms and showers are modern and clean, and we also have a basement in the main building in case of inclement weather. We also have a laundry room in the main building. Come see us soon! www.oakparkcampground.com.

SUPER 8 4620 Hwy 9 S Alexandria, MN 320.763.6552 Located right off Interstate 94, exit 103. Free WI-FI, Free cable TV and HBO, Free Super Start breakfast. In-room micro/fridge, coffee makers, hair dryers. Dog friendly with small fee. Oversized parking available. Very friendly staff and clean rooms. Shopping and eating within walking distance. Destination Super!

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Our comfortable modern hotel is affordable yet well-equipped, and offers a great welcome to business and vacation guests alike.

Convenient for Alexandria as well as Parkers Prairie itself, and with a range of king, queen, and 1-bedroom/full kitchen suites, Crossings is your home-away-from-home in Otter Tail County.

Adjacent to the Parkers Prairie Event Center and steps away from Lake Adley, Crossings by GrandStay® is perfectly situated for all your group and recreation needs.

DAYS INN 4810 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 320.762.1171 alexdaysinn @gmail.com Close To lakes, wineries and shopping. Conveniently located off Interstate 94, Days Inn Alexandria MN hotel, near Viking Speedway, is the perfect spot to rest during your travels through the Great Lakes area of Minnesota.

Our Alexandria, MN, hotel is just minutes from beautiful lakes, beaches, wineries, golf courses, shopping and ski resorts.

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

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Music to your ears

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

The New Odyssey Christmas Show will be held on Dec. 3 and is a don’t-miss as three musicians play 30 instruments in a high energy performance that features many Christmas favorites.

If you like Country Western music, then Wylie and the Wild West is for you. Per-

forming on Feb. 10, this four-person group includes many original pieces as well as yodeling.

The final performance of the season will be May 13 with a Tribute to the King. Many of Elvis Presley’s memorable songs will be performed for the audience.

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

Unless noted, 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.

CLCA SCHEDULE

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 New Odyssey Christmas Show 3 Guys & 30 Instruments featuring many Christmas favorites Alexandria Area High School FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Wylie & the Wild West Cowboy and Western quartet FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Piano Conversations with Julian Gargiulo Classical works interspersed with humor SATURDAY, MAY 13 Tribute to the King Young Elvis tribute DIRECTIONS Alexandria Area High School 4300 Pioneer Road SE Alexandria, MN

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here’s more to downtown Alexandria than storefronts. There’s history, a sense of pride and merchants who are dedicated to making visits so memorable you’ll want to come back.

Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) strives to enhance, beautify and promote the diversity of the city’s thriving downtown shopping and business district while protecting and preserving its historical past.

Rich in history since the late 1800s, downtown Alexandria encompasses Third through Eighth Avenues on Broadway and is a popular shopping destination for antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater.

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In addition, DMA organizes projects and events that take place downtown, and takes care of beautification projects, such as the purchase and maintenance of the colorful flower baskets that hang along the streets in the summertime and the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners that were put up a couple of years ago. With the DMA’s support, garbage receptacles and more benches were added to downtown to accommodate shoppers.

For more information about DMA, including upcoming downtown events, visit its website: www.downtownalexandria.com.

The group is also on Facebook.

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social and creative events company, Alexandria’s Art Bar 39 hosts public create and sip events in their Alexandria studio at the Viking Plaza in Alexandria, offering a variety of art events for adults.

Adult create and sip nights begin at 6:30 p.m. and offer a different project each night, taught by the studio’s professional creative team.

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welcome but you can reserve your seat by pre-registering. Cost of each event includes instruction, canvas, paints, easels and all other art materials. Food and beverages are an additional cost. Art Bar 39 also offers private events for adults and children alike at the venue of your choice.

Events for children include an open studio that welcomes walk-ins, as well as kids’ birthday parties, camps, classes and workshops.

For more information, visit www. artbar39.com, or contact Art Bar 39 at artbar39@gmail.com or call (320) 815-8081. Registration for many events can be done through the website.

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PAINTING TIMES Thursday-Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Children’s paint/art activity Sunday , 2-5 p.m.

Children’s studio: offered during all studio hours, no appointment is needed.

REGULAR HOURS Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

WHERE Art Bar 39 is located in the Viking Plaza and has its own exterior door near the Joann Fabrics entrance.

CONTACT 3015 Hwy 29 S., Suite 4122, Alexandria artbar39@gmail.com (320) 815-8081

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Andes Tower Hills has skiing, tubing and snowboarding

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he Alexandria lakes area may not seem like a haven for skiing, but Andes Tower Hills has a different idea. With a family-friendly environment that goes back to the 1980s, Andes Tower Hills, located about 15 miles west of Alexandria, offers the outdoor enthusiast downhill ski runs from beginner to expert, tubing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Ski and snowboard lessons

are also available, as well as rental equipment and a pro shop. Chair lifts whisk skiers to the top of the runs, and if you need a break, head for the chalet to warm up by the fireplace and grab a bite to eat at the Whispering Pines Grill.

Andes has also added a heavy duty snowmaking pipe to the hills, giving them better snowmaking abilities.

Since the hills opened more than 30 years ago, this local ski hill has hosted more than a million skiers, and nearly 40 percent of them from a distance of 60 miles or more, bringing thousands of visitors to the Douglas County area each season.

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Head for the slopes HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: To find out the hours for downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding, visit the Andes Tower Hills website.

Thursday cross country skiing has 800 acres of scenic trails packed and groomed on a regular basis. Lighted trails are also available.

Trail tickets and season passes are available for the 800 acres of cross country trails that are open spring, summer and fall for mountain biking, running and horseback riding.

Tubing is allowed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and vacations/holidays.

For more information, call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes website at www.andestowerhills.com.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

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Get your holiday season started the right way

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ick off your holidays the right way and enjoy Alexandria’s celebration of the season during its Christmas at the Fort and Light Up Alexandria event Friday, Nov. 25.

Enjoy the Carolers of Alexandria, local children’s choir and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, all while sipping hot cider and munching on popcorn and cookies.

The Parade of Trees will be held Nov. 25-26 featuring holiday trees decorated by area clubs, service organizations and businesses.

All events take place in the replicated Fort Alexandria on the grounds of the Runestone Museum.

Activities culminate at dusk with the lighting of the historic downtown district by Santa and Mrs. Claus, signifying the start of the holiday season.

This annual event begins at 3 p.m. and runs until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to the fort is free, and the gift shop will be open as well.

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Christmas at the Fort FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:00 Gates Open 3:15 Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive 3:30 Erickson’s Petting Zoo animals 4:00 Zion Children’s Choir 4:30 Carolers of Alexandria 5:15 Light Up Alexandria 5:30 Gates close COST Free to the public

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Find your fun in the snow

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long with winter comes a whole new season of outdoor fun. The Alexandria lakes area offers a variety of fun outdoor activities for people of all ages. Here are just some of the outdoor activities you can enjoy in Douglas County this winter:

Ice skating •Noonan Park in Alexandria is the site of the city’s outdoor public skating rink. The rink is regularly maintained, has a warming house and is lit for night skating.

The park is generally open for skating around Dec. 20, or whenever there is 8 inches of ice. Hours for the rink and warming house are Monday through Friday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. and weekends and vacation days, 1 to 9:30 p.m. The rink is closed daily from 5 to 6 p.m.

There is no charge to skate.

It is located on the east side of Alexandria off of Nokomis Street and between Ninth and 10th avenues.

•Indoor skating is offered at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

Hours for open skating are Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Call for Saturday and Sunday open skating hours.

Cost is $2 per session. Children age 6 and younger can skate free. Season passes are also available.

For more information call (320) 7634466. It is located at 1002 Third Avenue West in Alexandria.

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•Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center has skating on Lake Darling, in front of the townhomes. There are skates available for rent.

Downhill skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snowshoeing Andes Tower Hills, located about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has 15 downhill ski runs ranging from beginner to expert, as well as facilities for tubing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski and snowboard lessons, a racing program, an after-school ski program, lodging, equipment rentals and a pro shop are also available. The chalet features a large-screen TV, a gas fireplace, and the Whispering Pines Grill, which features burgers, chili, soups and gourmet pizza.

Andes Tower Hills has also added some new rental equipment and a variable-speed motor for a smoother ride on the Hollywood High chair lift.

Reasons to love winter Ice skating Cross-country skiing Sledding and tobogganing Downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Building snowmen Sipping hot chocolate Wearing fuzzy slippers Snow days Making stews and soups

There are 15 downhill runs for skiers at Andes: four easy hills that include the Bunny Hill, five intermediate and five difficult runs, as well as one expert run. Cross country skiing has 800 acres of scenic trails packed and groomed on a regular basis. Lighted trails are also available. A 2.3K snowshoe only trail is also availble.

Tubing is available and is recommended for those 4 years of age or older and 42 inches tall.

For more information, call (320) 9652455 or visit the Andes website at www.andestowerhills.com.

To reach Andes, take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

Snowmobiling There are 366 miles of snowmobile trails in Douglas County, which connect many of the communities in the area and connect to trails in surrounding counties as well.

For more information about area snowmobile trails, visit www.douglasareatrails. com.

So much to do in the Alexandria area

Cross country skiing Local cross country ski trails are located as follows: •Lake Carlos State Park* has six miles of groomed trails and a warming house. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria 10 miles, turn left onto County Road 38 and go two miles to the park entrance.

•Kensington Runestone Park* near Kensington has 10.5 miles of groomed and slotted trails and a warming house. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the park entrance.

•Spruce Hill Park* near Miltona has four miles of groomed and slotted trails. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 5, travel about 5 miles east on County Road 5 and turn left on County Road 105, then go about one-half mile to the park entrance.

•Andes Tower Hills, about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has about nine miles (15K) of

trails, some of which are lit at night. Call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes Tower Hills website at www.andestowerhills.com for more information.

Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

•Arrowwood Resort near Alexandria has several miles of private groomed cross country ski and snowshoeing trails. Call (320) 7621124 for information.

Take County Road 82 west of Alexandria, turn right at County Road 22 (at stoplight), go about two miles and turn right onto County Road 104. *State cross-country ski permits are required for anyone age 16 and older who uses any public ski trail, including those at Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Runestone Park and Spruce Hill Park. Permits are $6 per day. Season passes are $20; a three year pass is $55.

Ski passes are valid for use in all Minnesota county and state parks and can be purchased

by self registration at state parks, at the Minnesota License Bureau at the Douglas County Services Center, at any business that sells hunting and fishing licenses, by phone at (888) 665-4236 or at the Minnesota DNR online license website at www.wildlifelicense.com/ mn.

State park visitors also must have a vehicle permit.

Sledding & tobogganing Kensington Runestone Park near Kensington has a toboggan hill and warming house. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the entrance. Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center’s Snow Center has a sledding hill for all ages. Small children must be accompanied by an adult and all must sign in at the Snow Center, which opens daily at 9 a.m.

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pening in October 2010, Lakes Area Radio 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 Radio Theatre performs its shows before a live audience, recording

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the shows and playing them back on KXRA 1490 AM or from the KXRA website.

Performed live every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m., the Lakes Area Radio 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 Radio Theatre’s website at www.lakesareatheatre.com. They are located at 2214 Geneva Rd NE in Alexandria.

Upcoming performances LIVE PERFORMANCES Lakes Area Radio Theatre shows are performed and recorded the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m.

Two half-hour shows are recorded and the cost of admission is $5.

THOSE PERFORMANCES are taped at 2214 Geneva Road NE in Alexandria.

WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN KASM 1150 AM – Albany, Sundays, 7:30 p.m.

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

KBEW 1560 AM – Blue Earth, Sundays KRWC 1360 AM – Buffalo, Sundays,10 p.m.

KSUM 1370 AM – Fairmont KBRF 1250 AM – Fergus Falls, Sundays, 6:30 a.m.

KDWA 1460 AM – Hastings WNMT 650 AM – Hibbing KDUZ 1260 AM – Hutchinson KLFD 1410 AM – Litchfield, Sundays, 4 p.m.

KLQP Q92 FM – Madison (MN), Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

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

KDMA 1460 AM – Montevideo, Fridays, 5:30 pm KMRS 1230 AM – Morris, Sundays, 6:00pm KRUE 1170 AM – Owatonna, Sundays, 10:00 am KWLM 1340 AM – Willmar, Sundays, 8:00pm KWOA 730 AM – Worthington, Sundays, 9:00 am FOR MORE INFORMATION visit www.lakesareatheatre.com, call (320) 808-3841 or e-mail lakesareatheatre@gmail.com

Come Worship With Us! Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

Alexandria Covenant 4005 Dakota St. Pastor: John LeVahn Sunday Worship: 8:00am Traditional Worship 9:15am & 10:45am Contemporary Worship Sunday School: 9:15am Children, Youth & Adults 320-763-5659 | www.alexandriacovenant.org Alexandria United Methodist 2210 Sixth Ave. E. Pastor: Craig Haberman Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Coffee & Fellowship 9:00am www.alexumc.org Berea Lutheran Brethren Church 1605 Sixth Ave. E. Pastor: Steve Walswick Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion first & third Sunday of month www.welcometoberea.org Bethesda Lutheran Church 1204 N. Nokomis NE Pastor: Jerry Lanes Saturday Worship: 5:00pm Sunday Worship: 9:30pm Holy Communion first & third Sunday of month 320-763-5164 | www.bethesdaalexandria.org Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) 605 Douglas St. Pastors: Hans Dahl, Alicia Hilding & Ben Hilding Saturday: 6 :00pm with Holy Communion Sunday: 8:30am & 10:45am Holy Communion Every Service Wednesday Service 6pm with Holy Communion Sunday School: 9:35am Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3 320-763-5178 Catalyst Covenant Church 516 Hawthorne St (Common Grounds Coffee House) Pastor: Jim Black Sunday Worship: 10:00am 320-759-1800 Cornerstone Church 202 Seventh Ave. E Pastor: Darryl Knappen Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion first, second & fourth Sundays 320-762-1565 | www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Emmanuel Episcopal 12th Ave. E. & Lake St. Rev. Tom Sinning, Deacon Sunday Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday 320-763-3201 | www.alexmnepiscopal.org

First Congregational United Church of Christ 221 Seventh Ave. W. Pastor: Scott Keehn Sunday Worship: 10:00am Communion second Sunday of month Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: KXRA first Sunday of month 320-763-3341 | www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com First Lutheran Chuch (E.L.C.A) 822 Douglas St. Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari vanWakeren & Ben Jacobson Wednesday Worship: 6:15pm Saturday Worship: 5:00pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am & 11:00am Sunday School: Call or visit our website for times Holy Communion & Sunday School: Please visit our website for times Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM 320-762-2196 | www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Good Shepherd Lutheran 2702 Hwy. 29 N Vacancy Pastor: William Moeller Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion first & second Sunday of month 320-762-5152 | www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org The Harvest 1910 Aga Dr. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Holy Communion first Sunday of month Youth: Wednesdays 6:30pm 320-759-1400 | www.harvestalexandria.com House of Prayer Church 3020 Rosewood Lane SE Pastor: Lynndene Way Sunday Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:30am Communion first & third Sunday of month 320-762-0828 | www.hopci.com Lake Community Church 1751 Co Rd 44 NW Pastor: Ron Berget Assoc. Pastor: Paul Peterson Minister of Women: Melody Warren Sunday Worship: 9:00am & 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Youth: Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm Student Mentoring and Activity Groups 320-762-5424 | www.lakecommunity.org

OTHER AREAS Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday Mass times: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Brandon Sept. - Nov. Sunday Worship: 8:30am Dec. - Feb. Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

Living Word Lutheran Church (LCMC) 1722 16th Ave E. Pastor: AJ Kluver Sunday Worship: 9:00am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: 10:15am Wednesday KREW: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Communion first & third Sunday of month 320-762-1997 | www.livingwordalexmn.org New Testament Church 2505 Hwy 29 North Pastors: Peter Reishus & Mike Loween Phase I: 9:30am – 10:15am Phase II: 10:30am – 11:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Sunday Night Prayer: 7-8pm 320-762-2444 Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) 681 Voyager Dr. Pastor: Justin Fenger Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 Communion at every service Sunday School: 9:40am 320-762-8641 | www.shalomlutheran.org St. Mary’s Catholic Church 420 Irving Street Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday 320-763-5781 | www.stmaryalexandria.org St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (WELS) Rosewood & Scandia - Victoria Heights Pastor: Michael Neuman Sunday Worship: 9:00am Sunday School & Bible Class: 10:30am Communion first and third Sunday of month 320-762-1644 | www.stpaulalex.com Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) Third Ave. E. & Lake Street Pastor: David Hinz Assoc. Pastor: Geoff Greonwold Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Holy Communion 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:45am second & fourth Sundays. Praise worship 8:00am second Sunday of month and 10:45am third Sunday of month 320-763-4842 | www.zionalex.org

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Millerville St. Williams, Parkers Prairie Sept. - Nov. Saturday Worship: 4:00pm Sept. - Nov. Saturday Worship: 7:30pm Dec. - Feb. Sunday Worship: 8:30am Dec. - Feb. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank Sept. - Nov. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Dec. - Feb. Saturday Worship: 4:00pm

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ALEXANDRIA

WINTER FUN ALONG THE TRAILS Your guide to

GAS & GROCERY

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1 Cenex Convenience Store

8 Best Western

Garfield | 320.834.2224

320.762.5161

& Suites

320.763.6808

10 Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 320.762.1124

FOOD & BEVERAGE

11 Hampton Inn & Suites 320.763.3360

2 Alexandria VFW

12 Super 8 Motel

3 Brandon Municipal

13 Days Inn

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Liquor Store

320.834.4547

4 Depot Express 320.763.7712

5 Leaf Valley Mercantile 320.834.2532

320.763.6552 320.762.1171

14 Country Inn & Suites 320.763.9900

6 Herby’s On & Off Sale

ATV/SNOWMOBILE SALES & SERVICE

7 Osakis Liquor

15 Evansville Sports

Carlos | 320.852.7170

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& Lawn

320.834.4626 | Yamaha

16 Ollie’s Service

320.763.4455 | Ski-Doo

To pinpoint your business on the map, contact Izzy at the Echo Press, 320.763.3133.

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Douglas County Map of Winter Fun, Including D.A.T.A. Trails!

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Winter Spectacular snowmobile races coming to Alexandria

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two-day event held at the Viking Speedway, the 2017 Winter Spectacular snowmobile race event is slated for February 3-4.

Some of the fastest snowmobile racers in the country will be in attendance and sleds will reach speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.

Last year’s event tallied nearly 196 racers for the 135 races.

The Winter Spectacular made its return to Alexandria in 2014 after a hiatus

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of 30 years when fans and racers from all over the United States, Canada and other parts of the world descended on the Viking Speedway, packing the grandstands.

The races are now a part of the Tommy Lipar Racing (TLR) Cup, and Aexandria is one of nine races in the series that pays out more than $120,000 throughout the nine stops.

For more up-to-date information on the races, visit the Echo Press newspaper website closer to the event or check out the Winter Spectacular at www.alexwinterspectacular.com.

2016 WINTER SPECTACTULAR Friday-Saturday, February 3-4 Viking Speedway, Alexandria WHERE Viking Speedway, Douglas County Fairgrounds, off County Road 82, west of Alexandria FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit the Winter Spectacular website at www. alexwinterspectacular.com or the Echo Press newspaper website at www.echopress.com as the date nears

Douglas Area Trails Association

Years ago, there were few places in Douglas County to snowmobile safely. Lakes and ditches were about the only option available until DATA was formed in 1974.

The association built the first trail that year (15 miles) with help from private landowners, business people and residents, and by 1975, it had a total of 80 miles. The system grew by leaps and bounds, expanding to 270 miles by 1978.

The organization was started by a small group of snowmobile enthusiasts who wanted to promote safe snowmobiling in Douglas County.

More than 500 landowners have given permission for trails to cross their property. Without their cooperation, there wouldn’t be a trail system.

For more information, visit the DATA website at www.douglasareatrails.com. A free map and additional trail information are available at the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 206 Broadway.

See the DATA trail map on Pages 24-25.

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Lake Carlos State Park is a world of natural wonders

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uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park is a myriad of natural wonders, including a clear and deep lake that may be just perfect for swimming, fishing and boating in the summer, but it also holds many wonderful experiences for visitors in the winter.

Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling in the winter are just a few of those activities in a park that is open and features a naturalist yearround.

Special winter programs are held throughout the snowy season in Minnesota, including candlelight ski/snowshoe events, guided snowshoe hikes, ice fishing programs and make-and-take workshops.

Part of the Douglas Area Trails Association’s 500-miles of snowmobile

trails, the state park allows visitors to get up close with nature, and the six miles of groomed ski trails lead visitors through a diversity of habitats. Those on snowshoes can explore all of Lake Carlos State Park’s wintry woods and prairies anywhere off trail.

Among its 1,231 acres, nearly onethird of Minnesota’s 80 mammals and more than 150 species of birds find a home either seasonally or all year long.

It’s the perfect place to view loons, grebes, ducks and heron, making this a bird watcher’s paradise! You may even catch a glimpse of the beaver and deer that make their homes within the park.

The park 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/

CHECK THESE OUT

Lakes, Parks & Museums

Vacationer e r u t a n o t Get back

ICE FISHING HOUSES New flip-over style houses are available for rent/ checkout at the office.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Lake Carlos State Park has six miles of moderate cross-country ski trails on rolling terrain throughout the park groomed for classical skiing only.

SNOWMOBILING Part of the 500-mile Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) trail system, there are nine miles of groomed trails in the park.

SNOWSHOEING There are no groomed snowshoe trails in the park, but you are free to hike anywhere except on groomed ski trails. Snowshoes can be rented and trail maps are available at the park office.

GEOCACHING Combining hiking and a high-tech global positioning system, geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt to search for hidden caches. Units are available for free checkout.

ICE FISHING, DISCOVERY AND BIRDS There are ice fishing kits, kids’ discovery kits and birding kits available for free checkout at the park office.

WINTER LODGING There are four year-round camper cabins available Thursday-Sunday during the winter season.

One cabin sleeps five (wheelchair accessible), the other three cabins sleep six. All have electricity, heat and a screened porch.

There is a warming house in the Lakeview Group Camp picnic area that is partially enclosed in winter and heated by a wood stove. Wood is provided by the park.

Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 3-6 pm • Friday & Saturday 9-11pm DJ & Karaoke the 4th Friday of every month Large Pizza & Pitcher of Beer for $13 on Thursdays

320.834.4547

DAILY HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-10pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-1am ~ Friends always welcomed

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wood stove or enjoy snacks and warm beverages in the Lakeview warming shelter.

IMPORTANT: May be canceled or changed at the last minute. Check the Lake Carlos webpage or call the park for more information.

FIRST DAY HIKE 1-3 p.m., Jan. 1 Hike or snowshoe if the conditions allow for it.

Snowshoes will be provided for those that need them. The naturalist will take you out on a winter adventure to see a frozen lake, a snow swept prairie, or a few snow-glistened trees. While exploring, you will look at the history of the park, its natural resources, and cultural significance.

Please call the park for more information regarding this event and the activities as the date approaches.

6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 31 Meet at the Visitor Center between 7:30 and 8 a.m. for assignment of count areas and a quick refresher lesson on bird identification and counting techniques. You do not have to be an expert birder to participate, as experienced birders will be placed with less experienced ones.

Information collected is used to track migration patterns and changes in winter bird species abundance throughout North America.

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STATE PARK EVENTS

CANDLELIGHT EVENTS 6-9 p.m. Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Participants can snowshoe, ski or walk by the light of the moon and candle luminaries set along the trails to guide their path. Then warm up by the

Grab your snowmobile and head out for a breathtaking ride

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innesota has more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails that criss-cross its forests, prairie, hills

and lakes.

These trails, which are often maintained through a partnership between local clubs, trail users and the state, make Minnesota a popular snowmobiling destination.

Here in Douglas County, it’s just as wonderful for snowmobilers.

There are breathtaking scenes on 366 miles of Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA)

snowmobile trails. These trails wind throughout the county, connecting every community in the area and providing connections to trails in surrounding counties as well.

The DATA trails also include part of the Central Lakes Trail, the abandoned Burlington-Northern railway that has been transformed into a paved four-season recreational trail.

The 55-mile Central Lakes Trail connects the communities of Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria, Nelson and Osakis.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon Trail, which extends from Osakis to St. Joseph near St. Cloud. Together, the two trail systems are about 120 miles long and extend from Fergus Falls to St. Joseph.

RIDE SAFELY

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Snowmobiler’s code of ethics

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I will be a good sports enthusiast. I recognize that people judge all snowmobile owners by my actions. I will use my influence with other snowmobile owners to promote fair conduct.

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I will not litter on trails or camping areas. I will not pollute lakes or streams.

I will not damage living trees, shrubs, or other natural features. I will go out only when there is sufficient snow so that I will not damage the land.

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I will respect other people’s property and rights.

I will lend a helping hand when I see someone in distress.

I will make myself and my vehicle available to assist search and rescue parties.

I will not interfere with or harass hikers, skiers, snowshoers, ice anglers, or other winter sports enthusiasts. I will respect their rights to enjoy our recreation facilities.

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I will know and obey all federal, state/ provincial and local rules regulating the operation of snowmobiles in areas where I use my vehicle. I will inform officials when using public lands.

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I will not harass wildlife. I will avoid areas posted for the protection or feeding of wildlife.

I will stay on marked trails or marked roads open to snowmobiles. I will not snowmobile where prohibited.

Source: DNR Snowmobile Safety Training Manual

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 3 to 7 p.m. 42 Street Band plays for Lakeside Dance Club; Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood; www.lakesideballroom.org.

3 to 6 p.m. Jingle Bells auditions at Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria, (320) 335-2488, www.jinglebellsalexandria.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 7:10 p.m. Rochester at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft and Vendor Show at Viking Plaza, Alexandria.

3 to 5:30 p.m. Christmas in the Fort at Runestone Museum, Alexandria.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft and Vendor Show at Viking Plaza, Alexandria.

A Hometown Christmas Experience, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Douglas County Historical Society’s Annual Bake Sale and Open House.

7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 6 to 11:30 p.m. 41st Annual Douglas County Hospital Holiday Ball at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center; www.dchholidayball.org.

7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

7:30 p.m. Central Lakes Concert Association presents “New Odyssey Christmas Show,” (320) 491-6308, www.concertassociation.net.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

2 to 4 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Music from the Heavens at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www. centrallakessymphony.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 7:30 p.m. Community Education Performing Arts series presents “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” (320) 762-3310, www.alexandria.k12. mn.us.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 3 to 6 p.m. Santa Day at the Echo Press.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 7 p.m. Lakes Area Theatre live radio show, 2214 Geneva Rd NE, Alexandria; (320) 808-3841, www.lakesareatheatre.com.

7:10 p.m. Chicago at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 5 to 10 p.m. 2016 Jingle Bells Telethon, www.jinglebellsalexandria.org.

7:10 p.m. Chicago at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “A Christmas Carol” at AAAA Theatre; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

5 to 9 p.m. Connie Lee & Friends TV and Radio Show, Tennessee Roadhouse, Alexandria.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 11:45 a.m. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stop in Alexandria.

EVENTS CALENDAR

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:10 p.m. New Ulm at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:10 p.m. Granite City at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 7:10 p.m. Willmar at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sixth Annual Christmas Bird Count at Lake Carlos State Park; (320) 8527200, www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ lake_carlos.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 1 to 3 p.m. First Day Hike, Lake Carlos State Park, (320) 852-7200, www. dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_carlos/ FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 7:10 p.m. Willmar at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria 6 to 9 p.m. Candlelight cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, Lake Carlos State Park, (320) 852-7200, www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/lake_carlos/ SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 3 to 7 p.m. Velvet Brass at Winter Dance Club; Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, dances are open to the public. www.lakesideballroom.org (320) 762-6432.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30th Annual KIKV/KXRA Bridal Extravaganza, Holiday Inn, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 7 p.m. Lakes Area Theatre live radio show, 2214 Geneva Rd NE, Alexandria, (320) 808-3841, www.lakesareatheatre.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 7:10 p.m. Granite City at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 7:10 p.m. Breezy Point at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 7:10 p.m. New Ulm at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

7 p.m., Community Education Performing Arts series presents “Kevin Mac concert,” (320) 762-3310, www.alexandria.k12.mn.us.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 2 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents “James and the Giant Peach,” AAAA Theatre. www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Winter Spectacular at Viking Speedway in Alexandria; www.alexwinterspectacular.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Winter Spectacular at Viking Speedway in Alexandria; www.alexwinterspectacular.com.

6 to 9 p.m. Candlelight cross-country skiing/ snowshoeing, Lake Carlos State Park, (320) 852-7200, www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_ parks/lake_carlos/ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5 to 7:30 p.m. United Way Beer & Wine Tasting, www.uwdp.org.

7 p.m. Lakes Area Theatre live radio show, 2214 Geneva Rd NE, Alexandria, (320) 808-3841, www.lakesareatheatre.com.

7:10 p.m. New Ulm at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

7:30 p.m. Central Lakes Concert Association presents “Wylie & the Wild West,” (320) 491-6308, www.concertassociation.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 3 to 7 p.m. Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra at Winter Dance Club; Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood, dances are open to the public. www.lakesideballroom.org, (320) 762-6432.

2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents a Valentine’s Day Concert at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www. centrallakessymphony.org.

7:10 p.m. Granite City at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:10 p.m. Breezy Point at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:10 p.m. Breezy Point at Alexandria Blizzard, RCC in Alexandria.

Is your Vehicle Ready for Winter?

Take advantage of these service specials.

30 OFF

$

SAVE ON ANY REPAIR

a purchase of a set of 4 New Tires.

Most cars & light trucks. Limit one discount per vehicle.

Not valid with any other discount.

WITH COUPON. VALID THROUGH FEB 28, 2017.

10 OFF any service repair of 20 OFF any service repair of $ 50 OFF any service repair of $

$

50 or more

$

$

200 or more

$

500 or more

Most cars & light trucks. Limit one discount per vehicle.

Not valid with any other discount. Excludes tires.

WITH COUPON. VALID THROUGH FEB 28, 2017.

OIL, FILTER AND LUBE

ALIGNMENT SERVICE

• Up To 5 Quarts Of Oil • New Filter • Lube Chassis • Check All Fluids

ANY WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Most cars & light trucks. Limit one discount per vehicle.

Not valid with any other discount.

WITH COUPON. VALID THROUGH FEB 28, 2017.

Most cars & light trucks. Limit one discount per vehicle.

Not valid with any other discount.

WITH COUPON. VALID THROUGH FEB 28, 2017.

5 OFF

$

5 OFF

$

1705 Broadway, Alexandria Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm Sat 7:30am-Noon

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Get a Taste of the Lakes Area •••

FOOD &

HOSPITALITY Urbank, MN • 218-267-6455

Open Daily at 11 am

Wed., Thurs., Fri. 3pm Sat. & Sun. 11am-Midnight

Lunch & Nightly Specials • Pizza • Burgers • Sandwiches • Baskets • Salads • Pasta Pool Table • Dart Boards • Game Room Peanuts & Popcorn • Pull Tabs • 6 Big Screens

41’s

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Monday-Friday 3 - 6pm Friday-Saturday 9 - 11pm All Day Sundays

Full Service Bar!

Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324

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

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

320-846-1051 www.interlacheninn.com

3 pm - ?

• Full Bar Come Try • Appetizers Our Deep • Baskets Fried • Burgers • Dinners Turtle, • Salads • Wraps now on • Sandwiches

Sunday Buffet 11am-2pm our menu!

FORADA BAR & GRILL DOWNTOWN FORADA

320-762-0428 Home to Central MN’s Blues Connection The ONLY HANDTOSSED PIZZAS AROUND! Tuesday night •Build your own burger $5.00

WEDNESDAY night

• $100 off any menu item over $600

thursday night • 5 pm Wings & Whiskey

saturday

Save 20% on the best hand tossed pizza around!

Dine in only!

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN

320-763-6565 1-800-657-3294

FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 10am • Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials Winter 2016 / 2017 • Vacationer 33

Get a Taste of the Lakes Area ~ Food & Hospitality Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm Sat & Sun 10:30am-9:30pm 103 Central Ave., Brandon 320-524-2814

All Menu Items Available for Take-Out!

Full Menu including Ribs & Steaks On/Off Sale 12 Central Ave. N. Elbow Lake 218.685.6162 Mon.-Sat. 11am-1am Sun. 11am-10pm

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.

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

Come in & warm up with one of our great breakfasts!

Tues.-Fri. open at 4pm Sat. & Sun. open at Noon SPECIALS:

Tuesday- Wings by the pound Wednesday- $3 burger night Friday- Steak & Shrimp Saturday- BBQ Ribs Located 6 miles S. of Alexandria on Hwy 29 on beautiful Lake Reno 320.283.5030

Home of “Shoot The Minnow” Located right off the Data Trail An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST Chicken and Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs you will find anywhere!

Open 7 days a week!

5-9 p.m. nightly specials

Jan’s Place

1/4 mile w. of Broadway on 3rd Ave.

320-763-3877 FAST & FRIENDLY Casual Friendly Dining Serving Breakfast & Lunch 7 days a week Mon-Fri 7 am - 1 pm Sat 7 am - 1pm • Sun 8 am - 1 pm

Hours: 11:30am-1am 7 days a week

Downtown Nelson On Central Lakes Bike Trail We offer our catering service for your special events.

For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

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320-759-0885

Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S | Alexandria Full Menu 11 am to 11 pm

doolittles.com Mon. - Thurs.

7am - 5pm Fri. & Sat. 6am - 5pm ETabs Available!

Breakfast, Noon & Dinner Specials BAR & GRILL HOURS 9am - Last Call - 12:45am Full Food Service In Bar Until 10pm DANCE FLOOR with complete speaker system Catering, both on site and off, for any size

Anniversaries | Birthdays | Reunions Business Meetings

Seating up to 300 - Decorations allowed Reservations requested for menu - groups over 8

320-852-7170 | 211 Main Ave, Carlos

staurant!

Area’s Newest Exciting Re

Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar

320-762-2416

WOODFIRE ROTISSERIE COOKING

SCRATCH MENU HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

110 30TH AVE W ALEXANDRIA

320-763-PINT

(7468)

ON-SALE BEER & LIQUOR

Burgers • Chicken • Pizza • Sandwiches

www.pikeandpint .com SEE OUR FULL PAGE AD IN THIS GUIDE

Get a Taste

Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining

of the

Open 7 Days a Week

Lakes Area

Visit us at travelersinncafe.com

• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib • Known for Great Breakfasts: Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles, Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat. ‘til 10am • Homemade Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches • Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls, Homemade Pies

•••

FOOD &

HOSPITALITY

511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

…the art of wine

The Area’s premier wine bar, restaurant & live music venue Appetizers & Soups • Sandwiches & Wraps Pasta • Salads • Burgers • Poultry Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks & Ribs

Weekly Specialties!

Tuesday: Build Your Own Burger Bar 5-9 pm Friday: Pasta & Stir-Fry Buffet 5-9pm Sunday: Prime Rib Brunch 8am-2pm

Breakfast served All Day

• 70+ wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Live music every Thursday, & most weekends

Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30 sixthavenuewineandale.com

Thursday Nights Wings Friday Nights Fish & Shrimp Saturday Nights Ribs

Homemade Pizza & Great Burger Baskets! Catering!

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Breakfast & lunch favorites including prime rib & glazed ham, omelette station, fresh rolls, fruit and biscuits & gravy!

320-762-1124 • www.arrowwoodresort.com 2100 Arrowwood Lane NE, Alexandria

Bar & Grill

115 6th Ave. E, Downtown Alexandria • 320-759-2277

Lowry, MN 320-283-5377

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• Pull Tabs • Pool Table • Dart Boards • Game Room

Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324

• Sandwiches • Burgers • Baskets • Salads • Pizza

• Peanuts & Popcorn

Open Daily at 11 a.m.

Lunch & Nightly Specials

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Friday - Saturday 9-11 p.m.

All Day Sundays

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• Pasta

• 6 Big Screen TV’s

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DAILY SPECIALS

320-762-2416 • Downtown Nelson

www.corralsaloonandeatery.com

OPEN: Monday - Friday 11am • Saturday & Sunday 7am Monday: Any Burger Basket on Menu $8.00 Tuesday: Hamburger Steak $8.99 Wednesday: Chicken & Sausage Buffet $9.99 Thursday: Fall off the bone Ribs $10.99, Jumbo Wings!

3 wings/$5.99, 6 wings/$7.99

Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Prime Rib - Q/$18.99, K/$22.99, AYCE Fish Fry $10.99 Prime Rib - Q/$18.99, K/$22.99 Breakfast Buffet 9am-1pm $8.99

*NEW* 1/4 Chicken Dinner $8.99

1/4 Chicken & 1/2 Rack Ribs $15.99

Meat Raffle Friday @ 6pm Pulltabs available during all saloon hours

Senior Lunch Specials: Monday-Friday 11:30am-1pm

FULL SALAD BAR FRI, SAT, & SUN!

HAPPY HOUR:

2 for 1’s: Mon. - Fri. 4pm - 7pm $2.50 Taps & Wells: Sat. & Sun. 1pm - 5pm & 9pm - 10pm

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320-763-7712 • 104 Broadway - Next to Big Ole Statue Mon.-Wed.- 11am-1am, Thurs.- Sat.- 8am-2am, Sun. 9am-1am • Like us on Facebook!

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

• Large Menu & Salad Bar • Best Pizza in the Area • Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TVs • Pool Tables & Games • DJ Thurs. – Sat. Nights • Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Valid Thur.-Sat. 8-10:30am & Sun. 9-11am

7

$

Buy One Breakfast, Get 2nd One

OFF

(Total bill over $40)

Valid with the purchase of two entrees.

Not valid on children’s menu. Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

One coupon per table. Expires 2/28/17.

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

www.depotalex.com

50% OFF (Equal or lesser value) Expires 2/28/17

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

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

Arcade open a nd ready for you to have f un!

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

FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF

Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special: Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 10am

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good times and great food

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Featuring

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

Best in town!

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

320-846-1051 www.interlacheninn.com

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Monday: Platter of Sliders w/Pitcher of Beer or Pop $15.99 BARGO at 6pm Meat Raffles during BARGO Tuesday: BIG BURGERS & BIG BEERS Gourmet Burgers & Fries $7.99 Tall Boy Tap Beers, 25 oz. $4 all day

26 Taps to choose from! ar Salad By, All Da !! ay D y r e v E

We Do Catering!

Wednesday: HOG WILD WEDNESDAY 1 lb. BBQ Ribs & all the fixings $8.99 3 lbs. wings & pitcher of beer $13.99

Thursday: RIB-EYE STEAK SPECIALS! Steak sandwich $9.99 • Steak dinner $12.99 Game Night...Drink..Eat..Play! Lifesize Jenga, Karaoke with DJ Wonderful • $1 Taps 7-10pm Friday: AYCE FISH FRY, Meat Raffles & Bloody Mary Bar!

Sunday: Closed for God & Family

Bloody Mary Bar11-3 Fri. & Sat.

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320.763.2337

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