Alexandria Minnesota Lakes Area Official 2012 Visitors Guide by Echo Press

ur legacy of hospitality dates back to the late 1800’s when Midwesterners traveled by train to the Alexandria Lakes Area. Our early vacationers found lodging at luxurious lakeside hotels, casual fishing camps and some of Minnesota’s earliest resorts. It was in the Alexandria Lakes Area where they, and their friends, enjoyed cool lakes, refreshing swims and excellent fishing.

The Lakes Area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Our lakes are top producers offering some of the best multi-species fishing in the Midwest. Cyclists, walkers and anyone who wants to get a little closer to nature enjoys the paved Central Lakes Trail. In the winter months, the trail becomes part of a 500-mile groomed snowmobile trail system.

Today, Alexandria is a year round vacation destination offering travelers a wide selection of bed & breakfasts, motels/hotels, resorts and campgrounds. As a regional hub, visitors can enjoy a large shopping center, strip malls, big box stores, specialty shops, fine restaurants, historic downtown Alexandria and Carlos Creek Winery, an award-winning vintner.

More importantly, what made the Alexandria Lakes Area popular over a century ago still holds true today. Visitors comment how welcome they feel, and how much they enjoy the relaxing lifestyle.

If you are a history buff, don’t miss the Runestone Museum & Fort Alexandria (home of the famous Kensington Runestone), the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Senator Knute Nelson’s restored residence, now home to the Douglas County Historical Society.

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1st Minnesota Realty . . . . . . . . . 13 Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Alex Carpet One . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alex RV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Alex Travel/Utopia Tours . . . . . . . 55 Alexandria Area Arts Assn. . . . . . 44 Alexandria Area Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Alexandria Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alexandria Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Alexandria Dock Works. . . . . . . . 54 Alexandria Motors . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alexandria Technical & Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC/58 Andes Tower Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Angelina’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Apol’s Harley Davidson . . . . . . . . 55 Arrowwood Atikwa Golf . . . . . . . 46 Arrowwood Deck Bar & Grill . . . 49 Arrowwood Lake Café . . . . . . . . 49 Bennigans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Bethany Community . . . . . . . . . 56 Bike & Fitness Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Bobber’s Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Broadway Medical Center . . . . . 57 Brophy Bay Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bug-a-Boo Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Carlos Creek Winery . . . . . . . . . . 29 Central Marine & Sports. . . . . . . 55 Cherry Street Books . . . . . . . . . . 51 Christopherson’s Bait . . . . . . . . . 53 Coldwell Banker-Crown Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Counselor Realty-Akenson . . . . . 13 Creative Touch Gallery . . . . . . . . 50 Crooked Willow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 D. Michael B’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Diekmans Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Doolittles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Douglas County Hospital . . . . . . 56 Downtown/Plaza Liquor . . . . . . . 53 Echo Press Newspaper . . . . . . . . 12 Edina Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Erickson’s Petting Zoo. . . . . . . . . 44 Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . 48 Garden Center Lanes . . . . . . . . . 48

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We sincerely desire to provide you with a refreshing time away. Please let us know how we can help you plan a getaway to our beautiful Lakes Area. or visit us online at www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com Geneva Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Geneva Golf Club Grill . . . . . . . . 48 Glenwood State Bank . . . . . . . . . 54 GNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Grandpa’s Attic & Gifts. . . . . . . . 50 Hardwood Hills Golf . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hilltop Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Interlachen inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Investment Ctrs of America . . . . . 1 Jake’s Bike Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Jan’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Juettner Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Knute Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lake Miltona Visitors Bureau. . . . 22 Lea’s Pet Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Lube-Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Magpie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Midsota Plastic Surgeons . . . . . . 57 Minnewaska Golf Club . . . . . . . . 46 MN Lakes Maritime Museum . . . 45 Nokomis Coin Laundry. . . . . . . . 53 Ollies Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Papa Murphy's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pine Ridge Golf Course. . . . . . . . 46 Pizza Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ron’s Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Runestone Electric Assn. . . . . . . . 53 Runestone Museum . . . . . . . . . . 45 Scandinavian Gift Shop . . . . . . . 50 Sid's Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sixth Ave Wine & Ale . . . . . . . . . 49 Snap Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Steinbring Motorcoach. . . . . . . . 55 Stub’s Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sweet Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Mustard Seed . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Theatre L’Homme Dieu . . . . . . . 45 Travelers Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Trumm Drug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Viking Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Weston Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Yesterday’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Located only a couple hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94, the Alexandria Lakes Area is perfect for family vacations, weekend getaways and business meetings.

Table of Contents •Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC •Retail Advertiser Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC •Fun Things to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 •Spring Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 •Summer Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 •Fall Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 •Fishing The Lakes Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 •Museums & History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 •Parks & Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 •Winery & Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 •Theatre & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 •Community Profile & Relocation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 •Conventions, Groups & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 •Campgrounds & Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 •Bed & Breakfasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 •Motels, & Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19 •Resort Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22 •Resorts & Area Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-39 Aaron & Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Amelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Brophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Darling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 Geneva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Ida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Le Homme Dieu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Maple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Miltona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Osakis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 Reno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Villard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 •Area Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30 •Central Lakes State Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 •Winter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 •Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 •Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47 •Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 •Antiques & Specialty Gift Shops . . . . . . . . . . .50-51 •More Shopping & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-55 •Healthcare & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

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City Wide Garage Sale All the fun is not restricted to the lakes on fishing opener weekend. The official city wide garage sale happens opener weekend too! Look for advertisements in the local newspaper, and follow the signs in search of collectibles and other treasures.

Wild Flowers

Theatre L'Homme Dieu

Awake the Lakes and Rib Fest

Live Theatre Located in downtown Alexandria, the AAAA Theatre presents several community productions from October to May. The fare includes theatre, visual arts, music and more. www.alexandriaareaarts.org

The Alexandria Lakes Area includes two biomes, the prairie grassland in the west and southeast and temperate deciduous forest in the south-central, north and east. Wildflower enthusiasts will find a wide variety of native plants to view and photograph. Our State Parks and the Central Lakes Trail are a good place to start your native plant adventure.

Theatre Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Homme Dieu has been presenting exciting and entertaining summer theatre for more than 50 years. The theatre partners with professional, regional theatres in presenting live performances. Show and ticket information for 2012 is online at www.tlhd.org. (More Theatre Information on Page 11)

Awake the Lakes Festival

Fort Alexandria, at the Runestone Museum, comes alive on Memorial Day weekend when the public is invited to Breakfast with Big Ole. This family friendly get together is great fun! Enjoy a hearty breakfast of egg bake, fruit, juice and oldfashioned egg coffee. Even Big Ole himself will be in attendance for the kids. www.runestonemuseum.org

The Lakes Area kicks off summer with a Memorial Day weekend of activities at Big Ole Central Park. The events are centered around the popular Rib Fest, live music, family fun, and fireworks. Contact the Chamber for more information. www.awakethelakes.com

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Osakis 5K Run In mid-June, runners wind their way through Osakis on this fun run. The event is open to all ages. For more information call: 320-859-5770.

4th of July Fireworks The Lakes Area has several outstanding professional fireworks shows in Alexandria, Osakis and Glenwood. These professional shows are a safe way to celebrate the 4th of July. Check with your lodging facility, or the Chamber of Commerce for times and locations.

Beetles Baseball The Northwoods League features some of the top college players in the nation. Allen Craig, the standout player in game seven of the 2011 World Series, played with the Beetles in 2005. His 12 home runs and .362 batting average are franchise records in Alexandria. The Alexandria Beetles season runs from June through August, with the home games being played at Knute Nelson Stadium in downtown Alexandria. www.alexandriabeetles.com

Vikingland Band Festival

Red Willow Arts Coalition Concert Series

Spend A Day At The Beach

Professional musicians perform a series of free outdoor concerts every Thursday on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn. The season runs from the week before Memorial Day through the week prior to Labor Day. A very wide variety of music is presented. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free entertainment.

Master Gardener - Tour of Gardens The tour is the event of the summer for gardening enthusiasts, as some of the area's finest private gardens are opened to the public. This annual event is held on July 8, 2012 and there is a nominal admission fee. For more information contact University of Minnesota Extension, Master Gardeners of Douglas County at 320-762-3890. www.dcmg.info

In its 27th year, the Vikingland Band Festival is Minnesota’s largest marching band competition. Last year’s event featured over 20 bands! Thousands of avid spectators line the downtown streets cheering on their favorite bands. The event will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2012. www.marching.com/events/vbf/

• City Park Beach is located on Lake Henry. Turn left off of Highway 29 North onto County Road 42, then turn left onto City Park Road. • Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach is north of Alexandria on Highway 29 just past the city limits. The beach is also accessible by a paved off-road bicycle path that connects the city neighborhoods south of the lake. • Lake Latoka Beach is located on the north shore of Lake Latoka. Travel west of Alexandria on County Road 82. Turn south (left) onto County Road 90 and then west (right) onto Latoka Beach Road. • Lake Osakis Beach is located on the southeast corner of the lake. Take Highway 27 East of Osakis and turn left at Lake Street. Take the next right onto East Lake Street. • Lake Carlos State Park is 10 miles north of Alexandria on Highway 29. It offers visitors a nice swimming beach and picnic area. A permit is required to enter the park. • Lake Minnewaska Beach is located in Glenwood on Lakeshore Drive just west of Lakeside Ballroom. Douglas County Fair is held in mid-August

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Classic Car Shows

Art in the Park

Resorter’s Golf Tournament

If you enjoy hot rods, street rods and classic automobiles, don’t miss Alexandria’s Annual Vintage Car Club Show and Swap Meet held in late June at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The equally popular “Roddin’ Round the Lake” car show is held in downtown Osakis in early July.

This popular arts festival is held in Alexandria’s City Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. It features beautiful crafts, fine artisans, musicians and a wide array of food vendors. Alexandria Area Arts Association sponsors the event, now in its 36th year!

Now in its 91st year, the Resorter’s Golf Tournament is one of three “resort circuit” tournaments in Minnesota. The August tourney is held at the Alexandria Golf Club, and features some of the finest amateur golfers in the nation. Past winners include PGA professional and hometown golfer, Tom Lehman.

Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show

Viking Speedway Viking Speedway, “The high flying half mile” is a semi-banked clay oval that races five WISSOTA sanctioned classes: Late Model, Modified, Super Stock, Midwest Modified and Street Stock. The track is in its 46th year and in that time fans have seen some of the top racers in the country. Races are held every Saturday night, from the end of April through Labor Day. Special events are planned for 2012, including the Viking Fall Classic in October. www.vikingspeedway.net

Classic inboards, rowboats and vintage fiberglass boats are on display at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling. The annual event is held on Saturday, July 14th, 2012. It is sponsored by the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and is free to the public.

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Rose City Threshing Festival This mid-August festival recreates rural farm life in the early to mid-twentieth century. Everything is a bit old fashioned. Hissing and chugging steam engines dramatically lend power to sawing and threshing demonstrations. The farmstead’s many buildings hold displays, antique tractors and wonderful things to eat.

The mid-August festival features nationally known musicians performing a repertoire of chamber music, orchestral works and solos. www.alexfest.org

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Quilts Along The Trail

Experience Fall Colors

Hunting

This early September show is held along the Central Lakes Trail in downtown Osakis. This exhibit showcases the talents and skills of central Minnesota quilters in many varieties and time periods - from antique and vintage to traditional and contemporary.

The hardwoods come alive with radiant hues across the Alexandria Lakes Area making us a convenient and delightful destination for a colorful day trip, a weekend or more. There is easy access to the scenery via state park trails and the Central Lakes Recreation Trail. Travelers will enjoy the winding roads, beautiful lakes and rolling hills. For color updates call the Chamber of Commerce.

Hunting is a fall tradition for many Minnesotans, and there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors than in Douglas County. The County has 44 DNR wildlife management areas. These public prairies and wetlands provide wildlife watching opportunities, as well as recreation for upland, waterfowl, and deer hunters. Learn more at www.dnr.state.mn.us

Grape Stomp & Wine Festival Carlos Creek Winery hosts this annual threeday event September 14-16, 2012. The festival attracts more than 18,000 spectators. It features tours of the winery, artisans, a wide array of food booths, Grape Stomp contests, live entertainment and much more. The winery is just three miles north of Alexandria on County Road 34.

Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery This October 20th celebration of the apple harvest at Carlos Creek Winery is a wonderful event for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy art, food and craft vendors, along with hayrides, pumpkin painting, live entertainment and much more. Words cannot describe the Long Shot Catapult Challenge. You just have to experience it. www.carloscreekwinery.com

Alexandria 5K /10K Run The 5th Annual event supports the mission of the Lakes Area Humane Society. Besides the 5K and 10K runs, the event includes a scenic dog walk to City Park, and a 1K Kids run for children 12 and under. For more information visit www.alexandria5K10Krun.com

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Bowling Though you can hit the lanes anytime of the year, it is the ideal activity for rainy days or the cooler months. Alexandria has one of the largest, most modern lanes between here and the west coast. Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria, MN is home of the Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Handicap and Prize Fund Tournament. www.gardencenterlanes.com

Applefest is held October 20, 2012 at Carlos Creek Winery

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Alexandria Lakes Area… A Fishing Destination Since 1879

The arrival of passenger train service to Alexandria in 1879 opened the entire region. Most visitors focused on outdoor activities and it wasn’t long before Alexandria’s bountiful lakes were heralded as “Minnesota’s Bass Fishing Capital”. Back then the bass was king! Bass were plentiful and anglers loved catching, as well as eating them. Vintage photographs show the smiling anglers with large strings of trophy-sized bass posed on the shores of area’s lakeside hotels. The northern pike, sunfish and crappies were also popular. The walleye was only found in limited numbers throughout the region. Fast-forward to today and much has changed, and many anglers would say for

the better. The Minnesota DNR classifies the lakes in the Alexandria area as mesotrophic. Mesotrophic lakes have medium nutrient levels making them an ideal home to sport fish such as walleye, small and large mouth bass, crappies, panfish, muskie and northern pike. The Minnesota DNR stocks many of the area lakes and local clubs, like the Viking Sportsmen (www.vikingsportsmen.org), annually contribute millions of walleye fry to area lakes. Dana Freese of Christopherson Bait, has been on every fishable lake in the Alexandria Lakes Area. “This is a great area for multi-species fishing and it’s one of the few area’s where you can reasonably expect to catch walleyes, bass, northern pike, and muskie, as well as some really good panfishing,” Freese commented. “Pretty much whatever you want to fish for is around here.” The walleye has dethroned the bass, as many prefer its mild flavor, but make no mistake about it, bass fishing in the

Alexandria Lakes Area is still very popular and rewarding. Freese has fished bass on Mexico’s famous Lake El Salto and has high praise for Alexandria. “The best fishery we have is bass,” states Freese. “It’s as good as anything in the world for numbers and average size. There’s nowhere better!” Hard water fishing can be very productive. According to Freese, walleye fishing can be fairly good in the evening from when anglers can safely get out on the ice until early January. The rest of the winter anglers fish for crappies and panfish. Contact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for information on icehouse rentals at area resorts. Visit the Department of Natural Resources' website (www.dnr.state.mn.us), and click on the "Lake Finder" link, for data on any Minnesota lake. The Vikingland Sportsmen Club has stocked area lakes with over 611,000 pounds of walleye fingerlings since 2008.

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Runestone Museum & Fort Alexandria Is the Kensington Runestone and its mysterious runic message authentic? Recent laboratory analysis of the stone says yes! But controversy continues to swirl around this internationally renowned artifact, even as more supporting evidence of its authenticity is revealed. Visit the museum, see the Runestone and learn its story…then decide for yourself. The museum also features a collection of Native American artifacts, period displays, historic photographs and a children’s area. The new aviation exhibit features Douglas County native and aviation pioneer, Freddie Lund. “Fearless Freddie” was a stunt flyer, racer and the World Aerobatic Champion in 1930. www.runestonemuseum.org

Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum From grand hotels, resorts and private fishing clubs, to classic boats, the Minnesota lakes have a rich and colorful history reaching back nearly a century

and a half. Minnesota’s lake memories are on display, as well as extensive ChrisCraft, Gar Wood and Larson Boats exhibits. The museum is located in downtown Alexandria adjacent to the Runestone Museum. Open Mid-May to Mid-October. www.mnlakesmaritime.org

Historic Spruce Hill Church This early 1900’s church, located north of Alexandria, is under the care of the Douglas County Historical Society. It features a hand-carved pictorial lectern. Traditional Easter and Christmas services, and a mid-summer hymn fest are held each year. www.dchsmn.org

Douglas County Historical Society During the late 1800’s Minnesota’s United States Senator Knute Nelson called Alexandria home. Today his beautifully restored home on Nokomis Street is open to the public. It houses the Douglas County Historical Society and features a

complete family research center, local archives and on-going displays. www.dchsmn.org

DCHS History Tours Mid-May Cemetery Tour This three-hour tour sheds light on some of the area's most obscure and historic pioneer burial grounds. Your tour guide shares area history, traditions and entertaining stories. www.dchsmn.org Chain of Lakes Pontoon History Tour Once a month in June, July and August, the Douglas County Historical Society provides a guided pontoon history tour on the Lake Darling and L'Homme Dieu. The two and a half hour tour includes grand hotel history, important landmarks and area lore. The Historical society offers other interesting tours throughout the year. For more information: 320-762-0382. www.dchsmn.org Douglas County Historical Society

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Pioneer Village Museum Pope County Museum Visit the Pope County Museum in Glenwood. Located on the shores of Lake Minnewaska, the museum features a unique collection of Native American arts and crafts, as well as exhibits on pioneer life, historic buildings and military history. www.popecountyhistory.com

Located in Evansville, Minnesota, the Pioneer Village features a real log cabin, dugout home, root cellar, pioneer church, town hall, and exhibits of area history. The Evansville Historical Foundation also maintains the beautiful Mound Grove Cemetery, and its Veteran's Memorial, designed by horticulture expert, Jane P. McKinnon. Check website for hours. www.evansvillemn.net

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Terrace Mill Historic District Located in a picturesque valley on the Chippewa River, the 1903 mill is a welcome stop along the Glacial Ridge Trail. The Terrace Mill historic district features a 1903 vintage flourmill, keystone arch bridge, weir dam, millpond, log cabin, and heritage cottage. Terrace is located 12 miles south of Glenwood on State Highway 104. www.terracemill.org

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Lake Carlos State Park Lake Carlos State Park, north of Alexandria on Highway 29, is more than a place to just take a hike. The park on Lake Carlos offers hiking, swimming, picnic facilities, camping and horseback riding trails, all in a hardwood forest setting. The park naturalist provides a wide variety of programs for all age groups throughout the year. Kid’s Discovery Kits, Birding Kits, Fishing Kits and GPS units can be checked out at no charge. A fishing license is not needed when fishing from park grounds. Canoes and snowshoes can be rented in the park. The naturalist also has programs planned for the Central Lakes Trail and Glacial Lakes State Park in Starbuck. In the winter, cross-country skiers enjoy its scenic groomed trails while snow-

shoers trek through the snowy woods and tamarack bog. Snowmobilers can tour the park via trails connected to the 500-mile Douglas Area Trail Association trail system. Lake Carlos State Park is one of Minnesota’s nicest parks anytime of the year. Always check the Minnesota DNR website for a calendar of events. www.dnr.state.mn.us

Inspiration Peak Overlook Sinclair Lewis once called the view from the top at Inspiration Peak one of the most spectacular sights in the state and visitors today still agree. “The Peak” is one of the highest points in Minnesota and the walk to the top reveals a farreaching vista of hardwoods, farmland and lakes. Fall colors at The Peak can be absolutely breathtaking. There is a picnic area near the parking lot. The site is managed by Lake Carlos State Park.

Alexandria City Park Located on a point between Lake Henry and Lake Agnes, City Park is a beautiful shaded setting with picnic tables, a bandstand, swings, shuffleboard and a public beach. The park can be reached by taking the walking path at Big Ole Park. Driving directions: turn left off Highway 29 north onto County Road 42, take the next left onto City Park Road.

Big Ole Central Park This park is easy to find in downtown Alexandria; just look for a 28-foot tall Viking statue on the shores of Lake Agnes. It is a trailhead for the Central Lakes Trail, with off-street parking. Several times a week during the summer and fall it hosts a farmers market.

Runestone replica on Highway 27 East

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Carlos Creek Winery Erickson’s Petting Zoo A visit to this petting zoo gives children of all ages a memorable experience to take home with them. The 95year-old farmstead’s big red barn is home to farm animals, llama, alpaca and a variety of birds. The zoo is located west of Osakis off Highway 27 and open Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day. Erickson’s open their Corn Maze over Halloween for a hauntingly good time. www.ericksonspettingzoo.com

Noonan’s Park Named after its founder, Phil Noonan, a local philanthropist and businessman, this park is a delightful place to feed the ducks and geese in the warm months, and to ice skate on its ponds in the winter. The park is located just off Nokomis Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue East.

Kensington Runestone Park In 1898, Olaf Ohman unearthed a carved stone (Kensington Runestone) while clearing a field. The Ohman farmstead, located near Kensington, is now a county park. It offers picnic shelters, a community center, and recreational activities like volleyball, hiking and crosscountry skiing. For a complete listing of parks maintained by Douglas County, visit www.co.douglas.mn.us.

Carlos Creek Winery produces red, white and apple wines from Minnesota grape varieties. Hot Dish Red, You Betcha Blush and Marquette are just a few of their award winners. The tasting room is open year round and tours are available. The very popular Grape Stomp & Fall Festival is scheduled for September 14-16, 2012. More than 18,000 people attended last year’s event, so plan ahead. Applefest celebrates the fall apple harvest on October 20, 2012. This event includes a catapult contest, with teams competing to build the best pumpkin-throwing machine. It’s great fun! Visit their website for the a complete listing of events, year round activities and entertainment. www.carloscreekwinery.com

Holmes City Organic Strawberries Have fun picking your own "berry perfect" organic strawberries. Containers available. Located 10 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 at 6033 Country Lane SW. Call for picking conditions and ready-picked availablilty. (320) 886-5382 www.hcberries.com

Alexandria Farmers Market

For a complete listing and map of Lakes Area growers visit www.minnesotagrown.com

The Lakes Area has over 20 producers of apples, berries, honey, sweet corn, chicken, lamb, elk and beef. Many sell their wares at Alexandria’s Farmers Market located in Big Ole Park just a half block north of the Chamber of Commerce and Runestone Museum. Hours are: May to mid-June, Sat. 9-Noon; mid-June to October, Sat. & Tues. 9-Noon, Thurs. 3-6 pm.

Ranum’s West Lake Mary Orchard has been growing apples, garden produce and raspberries (Summer-bearing) for years. They are open daily 7am until dark June through November. The orchard is located 6 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27, then south 1/2 mile on Hwy 114. You will also find them at the Alexandria Farmers Market.

Fillmore Park The park features an enclosed skateboard park complete with ramps and pipes. The park is located on Fillmore Street at Aga Drive.

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Alexandria Area Arts Association Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) performance season runs from October until May. It’s then the local theatrical troupe brings dramas, mysteries, comedies and musicals to life on “Broadway” in historic downtown Alexandria. AAAA also hosts special performances by professional traveling repertory theatre groups and a scary Haunted Halloween experience. AAAA sponsors Art in the Park. This annual event is held in City Park on July 28 & 29, 2012. www.alexandriaareaarts.org

Theatre L’Homme Dieu Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) has been presenting entertaining summer theatre for more than 50 years. TLHD partners with professional, regional theatres to present delightful dramatic performances, comedies and musicals. The facility is airconditioned and seating is very comfortable. An evening at Theatre L’Homme Dieu is a “must do” for locals and summer visitors alike. Ticket reservations are highly recommended. www.tlhd.org

Lakes Radio Theatre The incomparable Steve Allen is quoted as saying: ““Radio is the theatre of the mind; television is the theatre of the mindless.”” Lakes Area Theatre takes that to heart every week as they produce a radio theatre production, which is heard on Sundays on KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30 p.m. in the Alexandria lakes area. The Theatre troupe is made up of

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nearly 90 directors, voice actors, sound effects producers, musicians, and recording engineers. They produce a wide variety of contemporary and old time radio theatre scripts. For further information, or to reserve seats for a production, call the box office at 320-808-3841. www.lakesareatheatre.com

Live! Tennessee Roadhouse Come on out and be part of a live radio broadcast with Connie Lee & Friends at Tennessee Roadhouse in Alexandria. Her music career started at the age of three when Connie Lee started singing with her dad and three older sisters. At 21, she began working with her mentor and friend, Chet Atkins. This also meant working with and meeting many other country music greats, such as Minnie Pearl, George Jones, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard and many more. The radio show can be heard on BOB-FM 105.5 FM and 106.1 FM in the Twin Cities. www.connieleemusic.com

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ow home to over 36,000 residents and over 1,000 growing businesses, the Alexandria area is one to the fastest growing micropolitans in Minnesota. Several key factors contributing to the region’s long-term vitality include a wide variety of stable and growing employers, a strong educational and healthcare system, and high quality natural resources including lakes, parks, rivers, trails, and woodlands.

The Douglas County labor force is growing in all age groups unlike other areas of greater Minnesota. While there is a significant projected increase in workforce members’ age 65 and older during the coming years, Douglas County is also projected to see an increase of workers age 25 to 64. The total Douglas County labor force is projected to increase by 22%, to 23,850 workers, from 2005 to 2035. This will likely result in increased housing demands and a need for additional support and convenience businesses.

Alexandria Lakes Area has several leading industry clusters. Education As Douglas County’s second largest employer, School District 206 educates more than 4,000 students annually from a significant portion of the County. Other school districts providing K-12 education to Douglas County residents include Brandon, Evansville, Osakis, Lakes Area Charter School, West Central, and Parkers Prairie independent districts. In addition, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Alexandria Technical and Community College that currently serves over 4,000 students annually. Alex Tech is a member college of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and now offers the Associate in Arts (AA) twoyear degree that can be completed right here in Alexandria.

Healthcare Douglas County is home to a growing healthcare sector, including primary, general and specialty care providers. A wide (and continually broadening) variety of elective procedures, long-term care options, senior care, dental, chiropractic, natural/homeopathic and other support-

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ing healthcare services are also available throughout the region. The Douglas County Hospital is a state-of-the-art acute care hospital that serves approximately 150,000 people throughout West Central Minnesota. The hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals based on best performance across the whole hospital in the areas of: patient outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, efficiency and financial stability. Douglas County Hospital recently completed a 31 million dollar facility expansion that positions the organization to meet the projected population growth and increased healthcare needs of the region for the next 30-40 years.

Manufacturing The Lakes Area is home to a thriving and diverse group of manufacturers who serve customers throughout the world. Their products include packaging machines specializing in automation/motion control, aluminum extrusion, food product packaging, plastic injection molding, machining and others. The strong economic base that these businesses create serves as a catalyst for innovation and economic stability throughout the greater Alexandria area.

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Economic Development Since its inception in 1990 the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) has worked diligently to provide the support and tools needed to help area businesses and communities grow and prosper. Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Abatement, Industrial Revenue Bonds and the State of Minnesota Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) program are utilized for business assistance where appropriate. In addition, the AAEDC has two revolving loan funds that can also be utilized to assist area business startup, growth, and expansion. The office is a demographic information clearing house for the region, and also provides assistance with business planning and site selection. The staff at the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission provides assistance to existing local businesses, startups, and companies interested in relocating to the Douglas County Area. For more information call the AAEDC at 320-763-4545.

Environment The Alexandria Lakes Area offers a wide variety of year round outdoor activities and area residents understand the importance of taking care of our environment. The Douglas County Lakes Association is a nonprofit organization that provides members with facts that allow them to make informed decisions about a variety of matters impacting our most precious resource our lakes. The Viking Sportsmen are dedicated to improving wildlife habitat through education programs and conservation practices designed to enhance nature’s wealth for generations to come. Recognized as Minnesota’s most productive sportsmen’s club, the Viking Sportsmen's successes in conservation are the result of strong public support for their activities.

Call the Alexandria Lakes Area Home We think you will find Alexandria a great place for your family to live, work, play and prosper. If you need additional information about living in Alexandria or have questions about the area, please contact us at the Chamber office at 320-7633161, or visit. Business related inquiries should be directed to the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission at 320-763-4545, or visit www.alexmn.org.

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www.coldwellbankercrown.com 625 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308

Douglas County’s website provides real estate and survey information, as well as GIS Maps. www.co.douglas.mn.us/

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Alexandria is centrally located in Minnesota on Interstate Highway 94, only two hours from the Twin Cities, and just an hour and a half from FargoMoorhead. Our lodging and convention facilities have the amenities needed to host business meetings from 10 people to several hundred. There are a wide variety of lodging options, in all price ranges, and plenty of entertainment diversions for your group’s time off.

Kensington Runestone. And a stroll through our historic downtown district, with its one-of-a-kind shops and delightful restaurants, is a memorable experience.

In addition to lake related activities, your group will discover affordable, and challenging, golf courses and a myriad of restaurants. Since we are a resort community, and a regional shopping hub, the Lakes Area is full of interesting and unique shops. Touring Carlos Creek Winery is enjoyable anytime of the year, as is a visit to the Runestone Museum, home of the internationally acclaimed

HOTELS Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1124 • 866-386-5263 www.arrowwoodresort.com Holiday Inn 5637 Hwy. 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-6577 • 1-800-HOLIDAY www.hialexandria.com Hampton Inn & Suites/Broadway Ballroom 2705 S. Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-3360 • 1-800-HAMPTON www.alexandriasuitesmn.hamptoninn.com

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UNIQUE MEETING SPACES Carlos Creek Winery 6693 Cty. Rd. 34 NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-846-5443 www.carloscreekwinery.com Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum 205 3rd Ave. West, P. O. Box 1216 Alexandria, MN 56308 320-759-1114 www.mnlakesmaritime.org Runestone Community Center 802 3rd Ave.West, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-4466 www.ci.alexandria.mn.us

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Executive Express provides regular shuttle vans to and from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. In addition, Alexandria’s Municipal Airport (Chandler Field) has a 5,100 ft. runway that can handle corporate jets and Alexandria Aviation, the flight base operator, offers charter service.

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Lucky Acres Cooperative Assn. Campground 15133 Spring Lake Rd NW, Miltona, MN 56354 218-267-2881

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320-834-2345 9561 Cty. Rd. 8 N.W., Garfield, MN 56332 I-94, Exit 97 (Garfield-Lowry) 1 1/2 mile N. on Hwy 40, 1 1/4 mile W. on Hwy 8 #89

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Cedar Rose Inn 422 7th Ave. West, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-8430 • 888-203-5333 • www.cedarroseinn.com Florian & Aggie Ledermann

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“Preserved and Reserved Just for You” private baths • whirlpool • sauna • country-style breakfasts Wine-Lovers Weekend Packages www.cedarroseinn.com

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of Alexandria 5637 Hwy. 29 S., PO Box 1087 (just off I-94)

320-763-6577 1-800-HOLIDAY www.hialexandria.com

Classic American food in an Old Chicago Style Atmosphere #97

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Lazy Day Villa 250 Three Havens Dr. NE, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-846-1161 • 1-888-850-4569 David & Mary Ausen

Windjammer Inn Resort 4860 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-846-2881 Wayne & De Mosher

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1124 • 866-386-5263 Regency Hotels

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Elmwood Resort 6567 St. Hwy. 114 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-886-5437 • 800-426-7494 6082 N. Lk. Mary Dr. SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-2747 • 1-800-793-2747 Dale & Donna Lidberg 6907 St. Hwy. 114 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-886-5434 Eric & Erin Frederiksen

3551 W. Mill Lk. Rd. SW, Farwell, MN 56327 320-886-5381 • 320-766-7954 Scott & Kari Sandwick

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12844 E. Lk. Miltona, Dr. NE, Miltona, MN 56354 218-943-2104 Dwight & Dianne Droen 13270 E. Lk. Miltona, Dr NE, MIltona, MN 56354 218-943-5191 • 877-MNWOODS Steve & Michelle Russell

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Linwood Resort & Campground 17857 Lake St. East, Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-2175 • 800-458-5136 Rafal & Theresa Zajac

Midway Beach Resort & Campground 1821 E. Lake Street, Osakis, MN 56360Annie & Jacob Hemstock Ken & Stephanie Alton 320-859-4410 • 800-367-2547

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Tip Top Cove Resort

12676 Fairfax Dr., Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-2400 • 800-525-6056

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Mill Lake Resort

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Westridge Shores Resort

13430 E. Lk. Miltona Dr. NE, Miltona, MN 56354 218-943-2731

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Facility is open past Labor Day.

Maple-Basswood Trail at Lake Carlos State Park

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Alexandria Lakes Area

Call us @ 1-800-235-9441

LAKE Reno

Smith

Lake Reno Resort 10583 State Hwy. 29, Glenwood, MN 56334 320-283-5667 • 866-775-7366 Mark & Marlene Wagner

Smith Lake Resort 3189 Smith Lk. Rd. SE, Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-2501 Tom & Linda Mulder

Victoria Lilac Lodge Resort

Villard

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114 Lilac Lane, Hwy 27, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-4440 • 877-335-0263 Pete & Pat Anderson

Canary Beach Resort 17405 Cty Rd 28, Villard, MN 56385 320-554-2471 Harold & Rosemarie Kraft

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Wagner’s Shady Creek Resort Northwest of Alexandria Located on 2 Lakes — Aaron & Moses

1-800-398-9917 14563 LAKES RD. N.W., BRANDON, MN 56315 Dick & Linda Wagner

★ Excellent sandy beach ★ Boats & docks on 2 lakes

★ Lake level air-conditioned cabins with screened porches ★ TV’s, DVD’s, gas grills ★ Large playground ★ Volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoe, basketball Public ★Access Boat included ★ Pontoon ★ Free paddleboats ★ Motor rental ★ Wireless Internet ★ Cable TV/DVD #80

Lake Aaron 80

Lake Moses Public Access

Lake Aaron Water Area: 545 Acres Shore Length: 4.8 miles Maximum Depth: 16 Ft. Game Fish: Northern Pike, Panfish, Largemouth Bass & Walleye Unique Features: Abundant northern and sunfish populations giving novice fisherpeople plenty of excitement. Natural sandy safe beach area for swimming. Map Location: C-5 #76

Cottage Grove Resort ON LAKE ANDREW

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Lake Andrew Resort

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Cabins, Campsites Sandy Swimming Beach Boat, Lift Rentals Lodge w/snacks/bait/games Non Smoking Cabins Playground/Horseshoes

Clean, Modern Smoke-Free Cabins

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320-762-1336 Email: cgresort@msn.com www.cottagegroveresort.com 7870 Cottage Lane SW • Alexandria, MN 56308

Quiet Setting • Swimming Beach Excellent Fishing • Boat, Pontoon & Lift Rentals Large Playground • Internet • Kayaks Air Conditioning • Cable TV 8018 Co. Rd. 28 SW • Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-5660 or 320-815-6057

Public Access

www.funatlakeandrewresort.com egravley@earthlink.net

Lake Andrew

Water Area: 946 Acres Shore Length: 5.3 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappies & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Spring fed, quiet and uncrowded, sandy beaches with no drop-offs. Map Location: I-8

Alexandria Lakes Area

Call us @ 1-800-235-9441

NO PETS - NO JET SKIS PLEASE

One of Minnesota’s Finest Family Resorts • 12 Vacation homes with full kitchens, A.C., TV, lakeside deck, grill, picnic table, private fire ring • Campsites with full hook-ups • Great Fishing

• Beach with sundeck • 2 Tennis Courts • 2 Playgrounds & Game Room • Volleyball, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard • Groceries • Free Wi-Fi

Visit website for specials

16953 142nd Street • Villard, MN 56385 • Bait & Tackle 15 miles west of Sauk Centre on hwy. 28 • Boat-Motor-Pontoon-Paddleboats • 6 Golf courses within 20 minutes www.shadyrestresort.com We welcome you to see why so many of #11 our guests come back year after year

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Lake Villard

Water Area: 536 Acres Shore Length: 3.6 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye & Panfish Unique Features: This lake will bring smiles to any Walleye fisherman. It is also abundant in Bass and Pan fish. Map Location: K-10

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Lake Villard

Public Access

Lake Amelia

Water Area: 909 Acres Shore Length: 7.3 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye & Panfish Unique Features: Centrally located 17 miles southeast of Alexandria, 8 miles north of Glenwood and 18 miles west of Sauk Centre. A breathtaking beauty! Map Location: K-10

Public Access

Alexandria Lakes Area

www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com

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Brophy Lake

Public Access

Lake Brophy

Water Area: 289 Acres Shore Length: 2.7 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Panfish Unique Features: Excellent lake for fishing Walleye, Bass, Sunfish and Crappies. Lake Brophy has an excellent lake shore for swimming and boating. Map Location: F-7

Alexandria Lakes Area

Call us @ 1-800-235-9441

• 12 Clean Comfortable Cottages • Pontoon - Boat/Motor - Lift Rentals • Cable TV - Game Room - Playground 4860 County Road 42 NE Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: 320-846-2881 Email: gojammer@yahoo.com NO PETS #21

Public Access

Lake Carlos

Lazy Day Villa

Water Area: 2520 Acres Shore Length: 14.1 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Panfish & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Clear cool water; depth from 2 to 200 feet. Largest lake on the Alexandria Lake Chain. Great swimming and water sports. Map Location: E-9 and F-8

Lake Carlos Public Access

Public Access

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Clean, fully equipped hsk cabins, level sugarsand beach, sauna, water bike & canoe. Decks, boats & motors. Near golf. NO PETS PLEASE.

LAKE CARLOS 1-888-850-4569 • (320) 846-1161 250 THREE HAVENS DR NE David & Mary Ausen ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 ausenldv@gmail.com

Lake Darling

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Water Area: 954 Acres Shore Length: 6.5 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Panfish, Largemouth Bass & Walleye Unique Features: Medium-sized lake, minutes from downtown, but still offers seclusion and serenity. Excellent fishing and recreational lake. Map Location: F-8

Little Darling

Shady Lawn Resort • On Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes •

1 1/2 miles from downtown on Lake Darling “Clean, Pleasant Family Resort’’ • Boats & motors • Completely furnished inc. • Picnic tables & grills cable TV & microwave ovens • Modern fish • Paddleboat & swim raft cleaning house • Safe, sandy swimming area • Near Bike Trail (no drop-offs) • Wireless Internet • Playground equipment • Air Conditioned • Boat Lift • Fire Ring • Pets on leash welcome •

Lake Darling

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E-Mail: shadylawnresort@hotmail.com

Alexandria Lakes Area

– On Beautiful Lake Darling – A super clean modern family resort only 1 1/2 miles from downtown Alexandria. • 7 Completely Furnished Units, Some With Decks • Safe, Sandy Swimming Area • Swimming Dock & Raft • Boat, Motor & Lift Rentals • Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills • Modern Fish Cleaning House • Swingset, Bars & Playground

• Water Volleyball • Paddleboat • Near Bike Trail • Basketball • Fire Ring • Microwaves • Cable Color TV • NO PETS PLEASE

ALL CABINS HAVE AC • INTERNET ACCESS 1301 S. Darling Drive NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

Glen and Maggie Rustand 1321 S. Darling Drive N.W., Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-3559

Val Halla Villa Resort

(320) 763-5869 www.valhallavillaresort.com

www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com

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Latoka Beach is one of several well-maintained public beaches in the area.

Alexandria Lakes Area

Call us @ 1-800-235-9441

Spitzer Lake

Arken Lake

Lake Jesse

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Lake Adley

Fish Lake Lake Meyer

Urbank

Lake George

235

Parkers Prairie

Inspiration Peak

Diekow Lake

Twin Lake

Ashby To Fargo, Grand Forks, 78 & Canada

Lake Christina 7

Stockhousen Lake

Stockhaven Lake

Lake Irene

Leaf Valley 84

Lake Miltona

Bah Lakes

Evansville

Erwin Lake

Davidson Lake

Solberg Lake

Hubred Lake

Lake

Albert Lake

Barrett Turtle L.

Round L.

Lake Venus

Olson Lake Elk Lake

Elizabeith Lake Lake Williams

Holleque Lake

Brown Lake Lake Thorstad

Eng Lake

Mill Lake

Holmes City

Skogland Slough Grant Lake

Roland Lake

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Burgen Lake

Lake Mary

Clifford Lake

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G Union Lake

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Forada

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Pocket Lake Long Lake Turtle Lake

Maple Lake

English Grove Lake

40 Lovers Lake

Ellen Lake

Lake Reno

Diamond Lake

Abrahamson Rosby Lake Lake

Leven Lake Lair Lake

Anderson Lake

Mitmoen Lake

Horse Lake

Irgens Lake

Ann Lake

MINNESOTA Ericson Lake

Westport Lake

Amelia Lake

Swan Lake

Duluth

Lybeck Lake

McIver Lake Malmedal Lake

Wes

Swan Fargo/Moorhead Lake

Villard

Villard Lake

Lowry

Larson Lake

Perkins Lake

Burroughs Lake

Pike Lake

Osterberg Lake

Star Lake

Glenwood

Alexandria 94

Otter Lake

Minneapolis

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WISCONSIN

Horse Lake

Cyrus

Sioux Falls

Lake Minnewaska

Glacial Lakes State Park

Marlu Lake

Starbuck

IOWA Lake Cyrus Long Lake

Eckert Lake

Lake Charlotte

Alice Lake Pelican Lake

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Moore Lake

Hanson Lake

Wallan Lake

St. Paul

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Smith Lake

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Lake Jessie

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Middle Pomme de Terre Lake

Lake Victoria

Kensington

Christopherson Lake

Nelson

Bird Lake

Alexandria

Lake Rachel Freeborn Lake

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L. Winona

Blackwell Little Lake Lake Oscar Echo Lake Lewis Lake

Runestone County Park

Lake Latoka

Wolf Lake

Lake Oscar

L.Agnes

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Red Rock Lake

L. Cowdry

Cork Lake

Round L. Crooked Lake

Red Rock Lake

L. Brophy C. Park

17 Lobster Lake

Hoffman

Lake Mina

Curt Felt Memorial Park

Gilbert Lake

Lake Le Homme 36 Dieu

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Darling 8

North Union Lake L. Brophy

Jorgenson Lake

Lower Elk Lake

Lake Louise

Quam Lake

Lake Charley

Minister Lake

Torstenson L. Ellingson Lake Church Lake

Nelson Lake

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Garfield

Amos Lake Thorson Lake

Hjermenrud Lake

Spring Lake

Long Lake

Jennie Lake

Peterson Lake Thompson Lake

Lake Ida

Carlos

Lake Carlos

Aldrich Lake

7 Moon

Sylvan Lake

F Barrett Lake

Carlos State Park

Devils Lake Whiskey Lake

Brandon Long Lake

Chippewa Lake

Stowe Lake

Chippewa County Park

Spruce Hill County Park

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Redick Little Swamp Chippewa Lake

Miltona

Betsy Ross Point

Baumbach Lake

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Horseshoe Lake

Spruce Creek

Vermont Lake

Millerville

Lake Moses

Pelican Lake

Lake Aaron

Alexandria Lakes Area

www.VacationAlexandriaMN.com

Sedan Pond

McCloud Lake

Grove Lake

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AARON & MOSES Shady Creek Resort, C-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 AMELIA Shady Rest Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ANDREW Cottage Grove Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lake Andrew Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 BROPHY Brophy Lake Resort, F-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CARLOS Lazy Day Villa, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Windjammer Inn Resort, E-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DARLING Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shady Lawn Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Val Halla Villa, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 GENEVA Geneva Beach Resort, G-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 IDA Betsy Ross Resort, D-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Beim Lake Little Lake Osakis

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Interstate

Main Highway

County Roads

Campgrounds

Snowmobile Trails

Knapp Memorial Park & Campground, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lucky Acres Campground, C-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Oak Park Campground, F-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Shady Rest Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sportsman’s Motel & RV Park, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Golf Courses

Motels

Central Lakes Trail

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Gulden Lake

West Union Lake

Kuntz Lake

Alexandria Hampton Inn, G-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AmericInn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Arrowwood Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Best Western Alexandria Inn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Country Inn & Suites, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Holiday Inn, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Sportsman’s Motel & RV Park, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Super 8 Motel, H-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Viking Bay Resort & Lodge, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Viking Motel & Extended Stay, G-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ski Hill

West Union

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Herberger Lake

Burroughs Lake

County Parks State Parks

To Minneapolis & St. Paul

LE HOMME DIEU Berg’s Resort, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 MAPLE Maple Island Resort, I-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Sunset Beach Resort, I-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MARY Big Foot Resort, I-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Eden Acres I, H-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Eden Acres II, H-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Elmwood Resort, H-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Maryview Beach Resort, H-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Westridge Shores Resort, H-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MILL Mill Lake Resort, G-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MILTONA Lucky Acres Campground, C-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Tip Top Cove Resort, D-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Viking Bay Resort & Lodge, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Woodland Resort, D-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 OSAKIS Holiday Resort, F-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Lakeshore Resort, F-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Linwood Resort & Campground, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Midway Beach Resort & Cmpd, G-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 RENO Lake Reno Resort, J-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 SMITH Smith Lake Resort & Campground, G-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 VICTORIA Lilac Lodge, G-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 VILLARD Canary Beach Resort, K-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Bed & Breakfasts

Towns Visitor Information

Cedar Rose Inn, G-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Country Gardens B&B, G-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lake L’Homme Dieu B&B, F-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Formed by at least 4 major glaciers nearly 20,000 years ago, the Alexandria Lakes Area is dotted with lakes and rivers, forests, meadows and rolling hills, each contributing to the recreational bonanza enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

50th Ave. So. Co. Rd. No. 106

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Pioneer Rd.

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Queens Road Castle Lane Kings Rd.

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Iowa St.

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Lakeview Ave.

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Agnes Ave.

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Conifer Ave

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Basswood Lane

Lake Latoka

3rd Ave. Knute Nelson Park 5th Ave.

Lake Crest Dr. 13th Ave

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Roberts St. Greenwood Glendale Ave. Henry Ave.

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Lilac Lodge Resort

WHERE QUIET, RELAXATION AND FAMILY COME TOGETHER • GREAT Fishing • 8 clean Comfy Cabins • Swim Area w/raft • • Beautifully Kept Grounds • Boat Included w/Cabin • Motor Rentals • Access to 7 Lakes on the Chain •

114 Lilac Lane • Alexandria, MN 56308 Toll Free 1-877-335-0263 • 1-320-763-4440 Visit us at www.Lilaclodgeresort.com

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Lake Geneva

Fishing Pier Public Access

Water Area: 631 Acres Shore Length: 5.4 miles Game Fish: Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Panfish, & Walleye Unique Features: Borders east side of Alexandria, on the chain, 2 miles from town. Natives say it is one of the prettiest lakes in the area. Map Location: F-9 and G-9

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Lake Victoria

Water Area: 419 Acres Shore Length: 6.4 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Perch, Sunnies, Crappies & Bullheads Unique Features: Lake Victoria is noted for its excellent bass, sunfish and crappie fishing. Large walleyes and northern pike are also taken from its cool waters. Map Location: G-9

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BERG’S RESORT 6 Clean Modern Housekeeping Cabins 2, 3, & 4 bedroom all with lake view. • Seasonal and Weekly Cabins • Great Swimming, No Drop Offs • Spacious, Lake Level & Great Sunsets • Picnic Tables - Grills • Swingset & Lawn Games • Pontoon Rental • No Pets Please

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The Berg Family, Owners 1315 Berg Ave. N.E. Alexandria, MN 56308 • info@bergsresort.com www.bergsresort.com

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Water Area: 4289 Acres Shore Length: 21.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, & Panfish Unique Features: One of the largest lakes in the area; crystal clear water, sandy beaches and the finest walleye fishing in the county. Map Location: D-7

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Water Area: 1,744 Acres • Shore Length: 9.0 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, & Panfish Unique Features: Lake Le Homme Dieu is just minutes from downtown Alexandria and part of the famous chain of lakes. On windy days 3 sheltered bays make any water recreation possible. Map Location: F-9

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The safe sandy beach with modern cabins, store, boats & motors make this a great place. Boat ramp, cleaning house, freezer service, and boats are available. Great walleye and bass fishing! Laundry and television.

Maple Lake Water Area: 815 Acres Shore Length: 9.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, & Panfish Unique Features: Cleanest spring fed lake in the area. Protected from strong winds. Rated as one of the 12 best in Minnesota. Map Location: I-8 and I-9

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DOUG ELLERBROEK Free Kayaks & Paddleboat

Phone (320) 808-5442 13030 Maple Island Dr. S.E., Glenwood, MN 56334 Email: twodogs@gctel.net Mobile: 320-808-5442 www.mapleislandresort.com

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• Clean, air-conditioned cabins right on the lake's edge w/decks, grills, & firerings

• Sandy beach with swimming raft • Large playground, basketball, sand

★ Deluxe Clean Modern Lakefront Cottages ★ Finest Level Sand Beach ★ Well Kept Level Grounds ★ Crystal Clear Spring Fed Lake ★ Excellent Swimming and Fishing ★ 5 1/2 Miles South of Alexandria

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• Pontoon rentals, boats & motors • Paddle boat, canoes, & hydrobikes • Level boat launch • Store with bait, tackle, gameroom,

• Boats • Motors • Paddleboats • Funbugs • TV Bait and Convenience Store (Spring & Fall Reduced Rates)

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11876 Forada Beach Rd. SE, Alexandria, MN 56308

1-320-763-7466 • Reservations: 1-800-231-7273 www.sunsetbeachresortmn.com

Mill Lake

Water Area: 600 Acres Shore Length: 5 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, & Panfish Unique Features: Spring fed, deep and clear. 7 miles west of Alexandria. Great fishing - even has bullheads. Map Location: H-6

Plan a fall get away to the Alexandria Lakes Area.

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Elmwood Resort on Beautiful Lake Mary

• 12 Clean, Comfortable Cabins 1 to 6 bedrooms • Family Groups Welcome • Playgrounds, Game Room, Lifts, Store, Color TV, Pontoon

Elmwood Resort 6567 State Hwy. 114 SW Alexandria, MN 56308

http://www.elmwoodresort.com e-mail: stay@elmwoodresort.com

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2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Cabins Good Fishing • Store Playground • Pontoon Game Room • Boats & Motors Bait • Boat Lifts Visit our website at www.maryviewbeachresort.com

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Water Area: 2371 Acres Shore Length: 24 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, & Panfish 53 Unique Features: Excellent swimming due to gradual slopes. Fun, large recreational lake surrounded by majestic trees. Map Location: H-5-7 and I-6 Public Access

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OPEN YEAR ROUND SHORT STAYS WELCOME ROMANTIC GETAWAY PACKAGES

Cabins • Lodge Suites • Motel Rooms • Reunion House • Pontoon Meeting Room For Up To 30 People • Marina with Concrete Ramp (218) 943-2104 • www.VikingBay.com

LUCKY ACRES CAMPGROUND

Lake Miltona

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GREAT PLACE TO SWIM, FISH, RELAX & PLAY! 15133 Spring Lake Road NW, Miltona, MN 56354 Email: luckyacrescampground@hotmail.com

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(218) 267-2881

• Pontoon Rental • Boats, Motors, Gas, Bait • Lifts Available • Game Room • Golf & Tennis 1 Mile • Water Trampoline

All Cottages Air Conditioned & TVs

12844 E. Lake Miltona Drive NE Miltona, MN 56354

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13430 E. Lake Miltona Dr. N.E., Miltona, MN 56354

Telephone (218) 943-2731 • FAX (218) 943-1119 www.tiptopcove.com • Email: tiptop@midwestinfo.net

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Lake Miltona

Water Area: 5838 Acres Public Access Shore Length: 15 miles Gamefish: Walleye, Muskie, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Panfish. Unique Features: The largest lake and most diverse fishery in Douglas County. Perfect for the sportsman in search of a trophy, or the family in search of a basket of panfish. Sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Excellent ice fishing and snowmobiling opportunities. Map Location: C-7-9 and D-9

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MidwayBeach RESORT & CAMPGROUND

1-800-367-2547

• Modern Lakefront Cabins - A/C • Decks with gas grills • Color TVs, DVD Players, Cable • Wireless Internet Resort-Wide • Level Shady Grounds – No Roads • Sugar Sand Beach – No Drop-offs • Lakeside Gas & Bait, Dock Service • Boat/Motor/Pontoon Rental • Playground • Large Lawn • Lodge • Full Hook-up RV Camping • Near Paved Bike Trails • Golf, antiques, and more nearby • Spring & Fall Specials - Retreats

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Lake Osakis

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Water Area: 6270 Acres Shore Length: 53 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Panfish, Crappies & Largemouth Bass Unique Features: Top walleye lake with abundant panfish. Large year-round lake for many activities. Large waterfowl nookery. Map Location: F-12, F-13 and G-12

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LAKESHORE RESORT

NW Shore of Lake Osakis

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Ultra clean all electric cabins with air, microwaves, decks, TVs, peacefully located on dead end road. Catch walleye, northern, panfish from 5 large fishing docks. Boats, motors, pontoon, gas, bait, tackle, licenses, guide. Boat ramp, wind protected. Level grounds. Sandy beach, free water toys, game room, playground. Lodge and store.

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Clean, Quiet, Full Service Resort STORE, BAIT, GAS, BOAT & PONTOON RENTAL, LAUNDRY WiFi, Playgrounds, SANDY BEACH, Beautiful Sunsets

10583 State Hwy 29 • Glenwood, MN 56334 lakereno@runestone.net • www.lakerenoresort.net

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Smith Lake

12676 Fairfax Dr. Osakis, MN 56360

1-800-525-6056

Lake Reno

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Water Area: 3722 Acres Shore Length: 11.2 miles Game Fish: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass & Panfish Unique Features: Peaceful and beautiful. Surrounded by mostly undeveloped land. Gradual sandy shores make it easy to fish and swim. Map Location: J-8

Smith Lake Water Area: 575 Acres Shore Length: 5.5 miles Game Fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass, Black Crappie & Panfish Unique Features: Pleasant woods surrounding the lake provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere for nature lovers. Spring fed. 7 miles east of Alexandria. Map Location: G-10

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Smith Lake Resort

• 6 Modern Housekeeping Cabins • Groceries & Ice • Fish Cleaning Facilities • Boat, Motor, Pontoon

• Air Conditioning • Television • Gas & Oil • Bait & Tackle • Slide In The Lake

Tom & Linda Mulder 3189 Smith Lake Road S.E. Osakis, MN 56360 www.10Kvacationrentals.com/smithlake/index.htm E-mail: smithlak@midwestinfo.net

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through farmland, over bridges, and past area lakes. Riders will also enjoy stopping at the covered shelters, hometown restaurants and small communities along the trail. The trail is scenic and nearly all of it is away from highway noises, making

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for a quiet ride. On morning or evening rides it is not unusual to see wildlife such as ducks, pheasants, whitetail deer and fox. Parking can be found along the Central Lakes Trail in Alexandria at Big Ole Park and in the cities of Dalton, Ashby,

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Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Nelson and Osakis. Lake Wobegon Trail The Central Lakes Trail meets the paved Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis. That trail continues on into St. Joseph, 46 miles away. Between these two

trails cyclists can explore nearly 100 miles of some of the most diverse scenery in Central Minnesota. Rentals, Group Rides & Races You do not have to bring your bikes with you when vacationing in the Lakes Area. Area merchants have recumbent,

tandem, comfort, mountain and road bikes available for rent. For more trail information contact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, or one of the area bike shops.

The Alexandria bike race provides lots of excitement.

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he Alexandria Lakes Area is wonderful all summer long and we want to invite you here to experience our favorite season…WINTER! Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, the Ice Fishing Challenge Tournament, Alexandria Blizzard - NAHL Hockey, and more, are waiting for you in the Lakes Area. Alexandria is also home to 500 miles of scenic snowmobile trails.

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Snowmobiling… as good as it gets in Minnesota The Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) maintains 368 miles of snowmobile trails in Douglas County. The scenic trail system

winds its way through west central Minnesota’s Hardwood Hills and River Prairie landscape. The diverse landscape of prairie, woods and lakes, the result of receding glaciers, provides a variety of riding experiences and some spectacular views. Every community in Douglas County is connected to the trail so you are always near lodging, restaurants and fuel stops. 36 miles of the system include the blacktopped, multi-use Central Lakes Trail that connects to Fergus Falls to the north, and St. Joseph to the south. The DATA trail system is open for snowmobile use only from December 1st to March 30th (snow conditions allowing). Visit the website for grooming schedules, trail conditions and a variety map options. Contact the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for information or visit the DATA website www.douglasareatrails.com

Ice Fishing Ice fishing is an ever-growing sport in Minnesota. During the summer the Alexandria Lakes Area is home to lakes full of fish. In the winter the fish are still there, just waiting for anglers to test their skill. High-tech gear has made the fishing on the ice more inviting, and productive, than ever. Those who prefer a little more comfort may consider renting a cozy icehouse at one of the area resorts.

Other Winter Fun Carlos Creek Winery, Minnesota’s largest winery, is open year round. They offer tours, tasting, and a very unique experience…dog sled rides. It’s a thrill to ride with an experienced musher as his eager team of dogs transport visitors on trails through the picturesque vineyard. For more information call Carlos Creek Winery at 320-846-5443, or online at www.carloscreekwinery.com. Lake Carlos State Park is open for the winter. It’s snowmobile trails are connected to the DATA trail system. Cross-country skiing is available on groomed trails, and adventurous visitors can snowshoe throughout the park, except on groomed trails. A state park permit is needed for admission.

Many Winter Lodging Options to Choose From You will find a wide variety of lodging options available in the Alexandria Lakes Area. Motels, bed and breakfasts and many resorts are available to our guests in all price ranges and with a variety of amenities. Visit the lodging section of this guide for more information.

Snowmobile Trail Conditions: Call 800-235-9441, or visit www.douglasareatrails.com Ski Conditions: Call 1-87-SKI-ANDES or visit www.andestowerhills.com

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FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Awake the Lakes Festival MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Summer kick-off celebration with rides, rib-fest, children’s events and live music.Call the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce at (320) 763-3161 or go to www.alexandriamn.org

Vikingland Band Festival JUNE Plan to attend one of the top marching band competitions in Minnesota. Event time, photos and a listing of competing bands can be found at www.marching.com

Viking Plaza Crazy Days JULY For more information visit: www.vikingplaza.com

Alexandria 5K/10K Run

Douglas County Fair

Downtown Crazy Days

SEPTEMBER The 6th Annual event supports the mission of the Lakes Area Humane Society. Besides the 5k and 10k runs, the event includes a scenic dog walk to City Park, and a 1k Kids Run for children 12 and under. For more information visit www.alexandria5k10krun.com

AUGUST For more information visit www.downtownalexandria.com

“Fall In Love With Downtown” Fall Festival Days

Grape Stomp & Wine Festival

SEPTEMBER Downtown Alexandria. More information at www.downtownalexandria.com

AUGUST This is Minnesota's 10th largest fair and it's packed full of events, exhibits, entertainment and food. The demolition derby is always a big hit. www.mndouglascofair.com

SEPTEMBER A fall celebration featuring wine, food and entertainment. Call the Carlos Creek Winery at (320) 846-5443 or go to www.carloscreekwinery.com

Quilts Along the Trail SEPTEMBER A collection of antique and contemporary quilts by Central Minnesota quilters and collectors are displayed along the Central Lakes Trail in Osakis.

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1/2 Mile Dirt High-Bank Oval April-September • Saturday Nights Gates Open at 4:00 pm Racing Starts: April-May at 5:30 • June-Sept at 6:00

Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery OCTOBER This October celebration of the apple harvest is a wonderful event for the whole family. For more information visit www.carloscreekwinery.com

Christmas at the Fort NOVEMBER Kick off the holiday season with this delightful family event held in Fort Alexandria. Santa officially lights up Alexandria's Christmas lights. There's music and refreshments. More information at www.runestonemuseum.org

Alexandria Area Arts Association “Live Theatre…Miles from New York…Right on Broadway”

(320) 762-1559

618 BROADWAY ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308

Box 462 • Alexandria, MN 56308 www.vikingspeedway.net – Fairgrounds –

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SPORTING EVENTS

Art in the Park

SEASON APRIL TO OCTOBER Wissota racing action on a 1/2 mile oval track. Call (320) 762-1559 for a complete OPEN NOVEMBER - MARCH schedule or go to Downhill skiing, boarding and tubing. Call (320) 965-2455 for more information www.vikingspeedway.net or go to www.andestowerhills.com

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Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament

Chain of Lakes Triathlon

JULY Annual state trapshooting competition. Call the Alexandria Shooting Park at (320) 763-5315 or go to www.alexandriashootingpark.com

MAY www.pickleevents.com

Alexandria Blizzard Hockey SEASON: SEPTEMBER TO MARCH North American Hockey League Call (320) 763-1413 for full schedule or go to www.alexandriablizzard.com

Alexandria Beetles Baseball SEASON JUNE TO AUGUST Northwoods Baseball League at Knute Nelson Memorial Park Call (320) 763-8151 for information or visit www.alexandriabeetles.com

Resorter’s Golf Tournament END OF JULY, EARLY AUGUST Alexandria Golf Club. For information call (320) 763-3605 or visit www.alexandriagolfclub.com

Garden Center Bowling League Men’s League and Women’s Leagues in the Fall & Winter. Call (320) 763-6565 for more information

Sertoma Ice Fishing Challenge FEBRUARY Annual event with thousands of dollars in prizes including a pickup. For more information go to www.icefishingchallenge.org

FINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Alexandria Area Arts Association Live entertainment on stage throughout the year. Call (320) 762-8300 for a complete schedule or go to www.alexandriaareaarts.org

Theatre L’Homme Dieu JUNE TO AUGUST Professional Summer Stock Theatre. Call (320) 846-3150 for a complete schedule or go to www.tlhd.org

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JULY Annual arts and craft event held in City Park. Call (320) 762-8300 for more information or go to www.alexandriaareaarts.org

Festival of the Lakes AUGUST Nationally known musicians performing chamber music and solo repertoires. Call (320) 762-5666 for a complete schedule or go to www.alexfest.org

AREA TOWN FESTIVALS Eple Tiden – Starbuck (eh-pleh-tee-den) Festival in SEPTEMBER www.starbuckmn.org Runestone Days - Kensington in JUNE Osakis Festival in JUNE www.visitosakis.com Evansville 4th of JULY Celebration www.evansvillemn.com Heritage Days – Starbuck in JULY www.starbuckmn.org Miltona Tornado Days – Miltona in JULY www.miltona.org Waterama – Glenwood in JULY www.waterama.org Parkers Prairie Fall Festival in AUGUST Garfield Day in AUGUST Flekkefest - Elbow Lake in AUGUST For information contact the Elbow Lake Chamber of Commerce at (218) 685-5380 Forada Days in AUGUST Hoffman Harvest Festival in AUGUST www.hoffmanmn.com Rose City Threshing Days in AUGUST

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Atikwa Golf Club at Arrowwood Resort Arrowwood Drive, Alexandria, MN 320-762-TEES (8337)

Geneva Golf Club 3 Miles east of Alexandria on Hwy 27, left 1 mile on Liberty Road Pro Shop 320-762-7089 • www.genevagolfclub.com

Hardwood Hills Golf Club

Open to the public. Recently awarded 4.5 stars in Golf Digest places to play. Fantastic views of Lake Minnewaska on rolling terrain.

18 Holes Par 72 Yardage 6,167 27 Holes Par 35, 36 & 37 Yardage 3335, 3586, 3605 9 Holes Par 35 Yardage 2,431 18 Holes Par 72 Yardage 6,483

Open to the public with driving range. Drive carts with roofs available. Senior and Junior rates, breakfast and grill orders served in club house.

9 Holes Par 35/36 Yardage 2880

Open to the public. Newly renovated, discover the natural and undisturbed beauty of Alexandria’s most scenic golf course. Joel Goldstrand Design. Area’s finest championship 27 hole golf course. Full Bar and Grill. Open to public. Affordable & family friendly. Scenic & challenging course with driving range. Food on site. Student, Senior & Military Discount

8446 CR 27 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-886-1400

Minnewaska Golf Club 1 mile west of Glenwood on Hwy 28/29, Glenwood, MN 320-634-3680 • www.minnewaskagolfclub.com

Pine Ridge Golf Course I-94 to Exit 90 1 mile North to Brandon - Left onto Cty. Rd 16 5 miles North • 320-834-4028 or 320-876-4028

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“This course compares favorably with some of the best resort courses in Minnesota.” – Joel Goldstrand

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 27 Holes - Championship Level Play • Affordable Rates - GPS On All Carts • Bent Grass Greens & Landing Areas • Natural Water Hazards • 5 Sets of Tees • Strategically Placed Bunkers • Clubhouse & Pro Shop

Stay With Us & Dine With Us! Our lodging is located on the course only steps away from the clubhouse. Package prices are per person and rates are dependent on the season. Geneva Grill serves wonderful lunches, steaks, ribs and walleye.

27-Hole Joel Goldstrand Course

4181 Geneva Golf Club Drive • Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-7089 www.genevagolfclub.com Email: proshop@genevagolfclub.com

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Serving Lunch & Dinner Burgers • Steaks • Seafood Pastas • Ice Cream Drinks 4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 block N. of the Carlos/L’Homme Dieu bridge

320-846-1051

Open 7 Days • Highly recommended for breakfasts! Serving noon lunches M-F • Fast & friendly service 1/4 mile West of Big Ole • 612 3rd Ave. W

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Lakes Area Restaurants 511 Broadway Downtown Alexandria 763-4000

Viking Plaza Shopping Center 763-4818

“Alexandria’s Recommended Casual Dining” –KNOWN FOR GREAT BREAKFASTS– Breakfast Served All Day • Full Menu Homemade Soups & Specials • Great Burgers Deli Sandwiches • Salad Bar • Italian Fresh Baked Pies & Pastries • Cinnamon & Caramel Rolls • Children’s & Senior’s Menu • Open 7 Days

Restaurant serves breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D) Angelina’s Restaurant 1215 Hwy 29 N. (320) 762-1324 (L, D) www.angelinasllc.com Arrowwood Deck Bar & Grill 320) 762-1124 (L, D seasonal) www.arrowwoodresort.com Bennigan's Grill & Tavern 110 30th Ave. W. (320) 763-7763 (L, D) www.bennigans.com

1522 Broadway, Alexandria

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Herby’s Bar, Grill & Café 211 Main Avenue, Carlos (320) 852-7170 (B, L, D) Jan’s Place Restaurant & Catering 612 3rd Avenue West (320) 763-3877 (B, L)

Burger King 303 30th Ave (320) 762-0530 209 Nokomis (320) 763-1675 (B, L, D)

The Lake Café Arrowwood Resort (320) 762-1124 (B, L, D) www.arrowwoodresort.com

Caribou Coffee Company 4911 Hwy 29 South, Suite 101 & 307 N Nokomis (B, L) (320) 762-8589

Northwoods Cafe 903 3rd Ave. E (320) 763-3700 (B, L)

D Michael B’s Bar & Grill Viking Plaza Mall (320) 762-2697 (L, D) www.dmichaelbs.com

Daily Lunch & Dinner Buffet Delivery & Pickup

Geneva Grill 4181 Geneva Golf Club Drive (320) 762-7089 (L, D) www.genevagolfclub.com

Bug a Boo Bay 2800 North Nokomis Street NE (320) 846-1122 (L, D) www.bugaboobay.com

Culvers Restaurant 610 50th Avenue West (320) 763-2266 (L, D)

Good Things, Every Day!

Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill 115 - 30th Avenue East @ Garden Center (320) 763-6565 (L, D) www.gardencenterlanes.com

Doolittles Woodfire Grill 4409 Hwy 29 South (320) 759-0885 (L, D) www.doolittlesrestaurants.com Interlachen Inn 4960 Co Road 42 NE (320) 846-1051 (L, D) www.interlacheninn.com

Papa John’s 306 E 3rd Avenue (320) 763-8777 (L, D) Papa Murphy’s 1405 Broadway St. (320) 763-7420 (L, D) www.papamurphys.com The Peak Supper Club 43517 Co Hwy 38, Clitherall (218) 267-5491 (D) Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 4920 Highway 29 South (320) 763-6611 (B, L, D) www.perkinsrestaurants.com

Open Tues - Sat at 4pm

OPEN 24 HOURS

• Serving over 70 wines by the glass • Over 50 ales & lagers • Eclectic Gourmet Menu • Live music Thursday at 7:00

4920 Highway 29 South Just off I-94, Exit 103 Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

115 6th Avenue East Alexandria, MN

320-763-6611

320-759-2277 www.sixthavenuewineandale.com sixthavealex@gctel.net

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Pizza Ranch 1522 Broadway (320) 762-4010 (L, D) www.pizzaranch.com Rudy’s Red Eye Grill 3637 Hwy 29 S in the Holiday Inn (320) 763-6577 (B, L, D) Sixth Avenue Wine & Ale 115 6th Ave East (320) 763-5634 (D) www.sixthavenuewineandale.com Taco Johns 1224 Broadway (320) 763-7885 (B, L, D) Tennessee Roadhouse I-94 & Hwy. 29 S. (320) 763-7128 (L, D) Tio’s Mexican Grill 217 N Nokomis (320) 762-1192 (B, L, D) Traveler’s Inn Restaurant 511 Broadway (320) 763-4000 (B, L, D) www.travelersinncafe.com Weston Station 4417 East Hwy 27 (320) 763-6677 (D) www.westonstation.com

Shopping In the Alexandria Lakes Area Is Fun!!! While shopping is not the only reason visitors come to the Alexandria Lakes Area, it is without a doubt a universal activity. We are one of Minnesota’s fastest growing outstate communities and our merchants offer a wide variety of goods and services. As a regional destination Alexandria offers 100’s of shopping opportunities. This includes shopping centers, strip malls, bar-

gain outlets, art galleries, antique and specialty stores, a historic downtown district and so much more. Historic Downtown Alexandria with its turn of the century architecture couldn’t be more charming. This diverse retail district features several restaurants as well as unique specialty and antique shops, all within easy walking distance.

Whether your shopping adventure takes you to the malls, Historic Downtown Alexandria or to the many unique shops that dot the Lakes Area, visitors will enjoy our relaxed pace, amazing variety, and friendly merchants. If you are looking for the perfect gift or unique items you just can’t live without…you will find it in the Alexandria Lakes Area.

Big Ole Central Park and the Central Lakes Trail

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The Mustard Seed Christian Books and Gifts Bibles, Books, Gifts, Music, Inspirational Art, Sunday School and Church Supplies DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA 607 Broadway • Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-7383 e-mail: mustsee@wisper-wireless.com Open Daily Mon-Sat

FUNKY HANDBAGS • FUN JEWELRY T-SHIRTS • GOURMET FOODS • SCARVES SUNGLASSES • GIFTS FOR ALL • LINDSAY PHILLIPS

Open 7 days a week 6th and Broadway • 320-846-1100

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Alexandria, MN 56308 Residential • Commercial Underground Wiring Specialty Lighting Licensed • Bonded • Insured Office: 320-763-7944

Cell: 320-760-0391

Diekman’s Jewelry

“Let Kyle Serve You”

111 6th Ave. West • Downtown Alexandria 762-0309 • 800-568-5336 www.diekmansjewelry.com

Service on Saturday FLOOR & HOME

Sales•Service•Parts•Body Shop

320-762-2114 3710 So. Hwy. 29, Alexandria www.alexandria-motors.com

3809 Hwy. 29 South 320-762-0292 www.carpetone

LEXANDRIA AVIATION, INC Flight Instruction • Charter & Rentals • Aircraft Sales & Air Rides

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 2604 Aga Drive • Alexandria, MN 56308 • 320-762-2111 www.alexandriaaviation.com

If you have a limited amount of time to fish, or are new to angling, consider hiring an area guide.

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Serving the fishermen of the Alexandria Area for 77 years. The most complete selection of bait & tackle in West Central Minnesota - including a vast selection of bass & muskie tackle, as well as serving all of your live bait needs

309 3rd Ave. E • Alexandria • 320-763-3255

DOWN TOWN LIQUOR STORE on the corner of 3rd & Broadway 763-5404

PLAZA DISCOUNT LIQUOR “Where You Buy For Less”

We accept credit cards.

762-1716

The Oldest and Still The Best in Alexandria

We accept credit cards.

South of Viking Plaza

All profits go back to the City to help reduce your taxes.

• Your Authorized Full Line Yamaha Outboard Dealer • Large Selection of Alumacraft Boats • ShoreMaster Lifts & Docks

(320) 762-1121 • (800) 473-1722 www.runestoneelectric.com

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30-70% discounts everyday on groceries, housewares, health & beauty, tools, clothing, furniture, appliances, & much more. Highway 27 East, Alexandria

320-763-5555 Also check out our website for weekly specials at

www.ronswarehouse.com

Receding glaciers left huge chunks of broken ice that melted and formed the area's lakes.

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406 Broadway, Alexandria 763-5200 www.acehardware.com “Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks”

Huge Indoor Showroom! 7390 Co. Rd. 82, Garfield, MN 56332

320-834-6333 Toll Free 877-880-8090 View our inventory at: www.steinbring.com

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Healthcare & Wellness Caring for our residents and visitors is important to us. Douglas County is home to a diverse and growing healthcare sector. This includes primary, general and specialty care providers. A wide (and continually widening) variety of elective procedures, longterm care options, senior care, dental, chiropractic, natural/homeopathic and other supporting healthcare services are also available throughout the region.

Douglas County Hopspital The Douglas County Hospital is a 127 bed, state-of-the-art, acute care hospital that serves the greater West Central Minnesota and surrounding area. The hospital recently completed a 31 million dollar facility expansion that positions the organization to meet the projected population growth and increased healthcare needs of the region for the next 30-40 years. The expansion included: • Three-story 110,000 square foot addition • New surgical patient unit with private rooms/baths • New obstetrics unit with private rooms/baths • New orthopedic clinic • New relocated heliport • 120 additional parking spaces • New lobby, hospital entrance and gift shop • Expanded emergency room lobby

The hospital has also been named one of the nation's Top 100 Hospitals based on best performance across the whole hospital in the areas of: patient outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, efficiency and financial stability.

Douglas County Hospital - 24-Hour Emergency Emergency room treatment is imperative if you have a life threatening illness or injury that could cause serious harm. These may include severe abdominal pains, chest pains, major injuries, bleeding, unconsciousness, disorientation, severe accidents and physical injuries in which bones pierce the skin. The Douglas County Hospital Emergency Department is dedicated to providing emergency and trauma care to Alexandria and the surrounding communities. The Emergency Department is located on the main level with accessibility through an enclosed ambulance garage. Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 www.dchospital.com

www.alexclinic.com Call for an appointment

Alexandria Clinic, P.A. 610 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-5123

Osakis Medical Clinic Hwy 127 West Osakis, MN 56360 320-859-3038

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Dedicated to providing preventive, interventional and supportive services in the most compassionate, thoughtful and efficient manner

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Urgent Care or Same Day Care in the Lakes Area Urgent and Express Care Centers in Douglas County provide walk-in access for acute illness and injury care. They are typically staffed with Physicians, and may also have Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and radiology and laboratory technicians working with patients. They treat non-life threatening conditions such as: • Sprains • Minor Fractures • Lacerations • Muscle strains • Burns • Colds & Flu • Rashes • Bites • Viral illnesses • Bronchitis, pneumonia • Asthma attacks • Dehydration • Allergic reactions • Other common illnesses

Alexandria Clinic-Express Care 610 30th Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5123 Toll Free: (800) 646-4220 www.alexclinic.com Hours Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 7 PM Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM Broadway Medical Center - Same Day Care 1527 Broadway Street Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0399 Toll Free: (888) 640-0399 www.broadwaymedicalcenter.com Hours Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 7 PM Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM - Noon

Please contact either clinic, or the hospital, if you are in doubt where to go for your health condition. They will direct you to the appropriate facility.

“Caring for you and about you” www.trummdrug.com Alexandria • Elbow Lake • Glenwood • Parkers Prairie

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ALEXANDRIA LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 206 Broadway • Alexandria, MN 56308

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