Meet the Lakes Area Business People | Friday, July 30, 2021
Meet the Lakes Area
A PUBLICATION OF: 225 7th Ave. E. • Alexandria, MN 56308 • 320-763-3133 www.echopress.com
People 2021
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WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE? AND JUETTNER MOTORS HAS BEEN YOUR BEST PRICE DEALER FOR OVER 40 YEARS
WE DO!
SALES CONSULTANTS
MANAGEMENT
Mark Juettner, President
Joe Juettner, Vice President Bill Grove
Morgan Hauer
Josh Hornberger
Jake Juettner, Vice President Billy Knott
Chad Muehlenhardt
Sam Pederson
SERVICE ADVISERS
Adam Downing, Vice President
AJ DuFresne
Scott Eldred
Rob Weiner
ADMINISTRATION Tom Dietman, Finance Manager
Amber Salonek, Reception
Mariah Seibel, Accounting Assistant
JUETTNER
Marc Johnson, Collision Center Manager
motors
1900 Broadway, Alexandria | 320-763-3126 | www.JuettnerMotors.com
Ron Johnson, Service Manager
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Featuring Imports from all Scandinavian Countries Chris Carter, LALD
Sue Birkholz, BSN, RN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
Senior Assisted Living community
715 Victor St, Alexandria • 320-759-2132 • VistaPrairie.org
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds has
IMMEDIATE APARTMENT OPENINGS.
Come see what we have to offer!
Windmill Ponds is a Full Service Assisted Living Community • • • • •
Social Interactions Home Cooked Meals Weekly Housekeeping 24 Hour Staffing Scheduled Activities & Outings
• Private Apartments With Full Size Kitchens • Walking Path/Gazebo • Quiet Neighborhood
509 Broadway, Alexandria • 320.763.6363
www.scandinaviangifts.com
Like us!
Leading The Way With Innovation, Professionalism And Personal Service
From left to right - Dr. Carie Stotesbery, Dr. Melissa Hoven, Dr. John Hoven, Dr. Jeremy Anderson 1610 Broadway St • Alexandria, MN Across From Douglas County Hospital
www.eyeassociatesofalex.com
320.763.4321
OUR HOURS Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4pm
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“People you know, products you trust” Jon
Tim
Chris B.
Melissa
Jana
Jeff
Chris
Jonas
Sam
Michael
Willis
Stretch
Mike
Marsha
Pat
Dan
Larry
Dave E.
Cheryl
Jesse
Dave
Travis
APPLIANCES • ELECTRONICS • WINDOWS DOORS • SIDING • INSULATION • FIREPLACES BLINDS • MATTRESSES • FURNITURE • HOME DECOR CABINETS • COUNTERTOPS • GRILLS
Tracy
Loran
Shay
Scott
Jenny
Deb
Anthony
HOURS Monday–Friday .............. 8am-6pm Thursday.......................... 8am-8pm Saturday .......................... 8am-5pm Sunday .............. Home with Family
ALEXANDRIA
1620 N Nokomis • 320-762-1249
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Carpet Tile Hardwood Luxury Vinyl Laminate Backsplash Blinds Reminants
3809 Hwy. 29 S. • Alexandria • 320-762-0292 Mon - Friday 8am-5:30pm • Saturday 9am-1pm
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Helping you achieve your financial goals. Stop in and meet with Jessica to discover the full array of commercial loans and business deposit services available to help your business thrive. JESSICA VAN TUYL Business Lender d: (320) 460-7487 e: jvantuyl@mmfcu.org
Alexandria | 405 50th Ave W, Suite #106 (320) 762-7487 | mmfcu.org | (Between Walmart & Fleet Farm) Loans subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions apply. Federally insured by NCUA.
Let us cover all
the details on your home closing
We’re Open so You Can Close! ABSTRACTS | TITLE INSURANCE | REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS 2209 Jefferson Street, Suite 301 • Easton Place II, Alexandria, MN 56308 320.763.3311 • IntegrityTitleInc.net
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(320) 763-4994 116 50th Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 www.alexpowerequipment.com *According to 2019 data from Off-Highway Research including all Kubota Group brand sales. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2021. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For complete warranty, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer. For the complete disclaimer, go to KubotaUSA.com/disclaimers and see the posted disclaimer.
Alyssa
Ann
Anna
Anne
Ashley
Bennett
Bethany
Brooklyn
Dawn
Derek
Dennis
Eric
Jackie
Jay
Jennifer
Here to serve you because
We Care!
2221 S Broadway Street Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0200 Member FDIC
www.glenwoodstate.bank
Jen
Joanne
Kari
Kevin
Kirsten
Lisa
Mark
Mel
Mike
Molly
Muriah
Paul
Peter
Rachel
Robin
Robin
Teri
Tim
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100+ YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE
THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING US WITH YOUR EYES!
NEW OWNERSHIP
Left to right: Mike, Eric, Jim, Cody, Rollie, Jim (New Owner)
“And as always we’ll take care of your baby!”
Please leave a Google Review & check us out on Facebook 320.763.7782 rfoptical@gmail.com 2306 SOUTH BROADWAY ST. SUITE 12 ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
• Forty-Four Foot Paint Booth • Automotive Collision Repair • Fiberglass Repair • Work with All Insurance Companies • Glass Replacement • Restoring Vehicles • Complete Paint Jobs • Motorhome and Semi Repair
For your entire vehicle needs call
COUNTRYSIDE BODY SHOP at 320-763-9050
P.O. Box 325 • 3810 Minnesota St. (Next to Humane Society) Alexandria, MN 56308 • countryside@gctel.com
We’re your hometown Pharmacy Suppling all of your prescriptions, home medical needs and unique gifts for all occasions
Alexandria | Parkers Prairie | Elbow Lake | Glenwood www.trummdrug.com
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GIVE US A CALL FOR ALL YOUR Now b TRAVEL NEEDS 2021-2o0o2k2ing
Insuring the past; Protecting your future
air, cruise, European packages and motorcoach tours, etc.
Alex Travel & Utopia Tours has been serving the community with their travel needs since 1971.
About Us
TREATING
YOU RIGHT
We Appreciate You!
Follow Us:
Locally Owned & Managed Abstracters Title Agents Closers
Our Services Include Closing/Escrow Services Title Insurance Abstracting/O & E Reports Lien/Judgment Search 1031 Intermediary Document Preparation New Construction Disbursements
1804 Broadway, Ste 140 • Alexandria Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm 320.763.6858 www.alextitleco.com
Life is just more delicious here! tastefullysimple.com | 320.763.0695 | ©2021 Tastefully Simple, Inc.
inn, Koep, Judy Nelson, Tracy Qu Elaine Angen - Owner, Erica ner Ow en Ang e Stev d, ure Jody Ost - Manager, Not pict
Thank you for traveling with us!
We are conveniently located in the Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria.
3015 Hwy 29 S., Suite 4038 Alexandria, Mn 56308 320-762-0244 • 320-763-8687 www.alextravelagency.com www.utopiatours.com
Tastefully Simple is celebrating 26 years in Alexandria. We’re proud to live, work and play here in the beautiful lakes area.
Get a taste of Tastefully Simple.
Shop our products and learn about joining our team at tastefullysimple.com.
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With a combined 71 years of experience, Alexandria Title Co. is committed to accurate and quality service meeting our customer’s needs.
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Helping You Find Your
Fabulous! Lonnie
Marlene
• • • • • • • •
Andi
Karen
Kay
Evelyn
Sympli Miss Me Tribal Ruby Rd Keren Hart Downtown Alexandria www.bonjos.com Shapeez Monday Friday 9 - 7, Saturday 9 - 5:30 2 Tanning Beds Sunday 12 - 4 and so much more!
763-5157
Left to right: Brent Iserman, Tyler Byron, Craig Olson, Penny Stender, Tony Loosbrock, Cindy Johnson, Steve Otto, Jordan Kenyon, Andrew Rickers
If you’re ready to talk about new ideas for your business, we’re ready for that conversation. Let’s see what we can do together. Learn more at bremer.com.
Member FDIC
“Making Your Insurance Experience Better!”
Left to right: Myron Larson, Jamie Larson,Cami CamiSchwantz, Schwantz, Missy Kranz, Left to right: Myron Larson, Jamie Larson, Kranz,Brenda BrendaMathiesen, Mathiesen, Julie Lenarz, Loveland, Cheryle Larson, TraceyKrueger, Krueger,Chuck Chuck Bokinskie, Bokinskie, Mickey Julie Lenarz, JillianJillian Loveland, Cheryle Larson. Tracey MickeyLarson. Larson
Downtown Alexandria and Fergus Falls
320.763.6916
www.larsoninsurance.com “Like” us on Facebook 001599648r1
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Each team member is essential to our mission of enriching lives.
empower the individuals we serve to thrive.
support our team in continuing their education, and in turn, enhances our quality of care.
by our team to give back to the community. Data collected between October 1, 2019-October 1, 2020.
Learn more about our team at knutenelson.org/careers.
ELECTRIC
• Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Ag • 24 Hour Service • Bucket Truck
320-763-5222 • www.alexelec.com 620 Oak Street S, Alexandria
DESIGN/BUILD Since 1945
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People you can count on. There is a lot to consider when choosing a financial institution - such as convenience, technology and products. Perhaps you want a bank that gives back to the community it serves. More than anything, your bank should have familiar, friendly people you know you can count on any time of the day. At First Western Bank & Trust we are all these things and more.
3313 Hwy 29 South | Alexandria | 320.763.7700
1804 S. Broadway, Alexandria, MN
A natural path to better health.
320.763.0313
activecarealexandria.com
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Get Your Shine On! Get Your Shine On!
Tyler, Lori, Chris
Address: 1223 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN Phone: 320-763-5473 Hours: M-F 7am-8pm Saturday, Sunday 8am-6pm
Tyler, Lori, Chris
Address: 1223 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN Phone: 320-763-5473 Hours: M-F 7am-8pm Saturday, Sunday 8am-6pm
We are a full line Sales & Service company for Residential and Commercial customers plus professional Auto & Marine detailing. BOATS
CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS PLUS FULL AUTO & MARINE REPAIRS & SERVICE WITH CERTIFIED MECHANICS.
PONTOONS
STOP IN TODAY!
DOCK & LIFT
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Left to Right - Mark/Dave/Adam/Brandon/Farah/Jerry/Todd/Dustin/ Jay/Michelle/Dylan/Jeremiah/Bryan. (Not pictured Cody/Chris)
1424 N. Nokomis St, Alexandria 320.762.8412 | 866.998.5308 www.AlexAutoNMarine.com
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Providing over
37Years of Compassionate Care
Our Hospice Team • Medical Director • Patient’s Physician • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurses Our Certified Specialties
• Registered Nurses • Social Workers • Chaplain • Hospice Aides
• Music Therapy • Volunteers • Massage Therapy • Counselor • Registered Therapy Dogs • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists • Veteran Recognition • Legacy Navigator 320-763-6018 • www.hospicedouglascounty.org 809 Elm Street, Suite 1200 • Alexandria, MN
Engineering Packaging Machines For Over 20 Years Aagard’s growing and skilled team innovative automated packaging equipment right here in Alexandria! We customize each system to meet our customer’s challenges, helping them win! 3711 Iowa Street | Alexandria, MN 56308 | 320.763.6043 | www.aagard.com
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DEVELOP WITH DOUGLAS
PUT DOWN ROOTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS WHERE THERE’S ROOM TO GROW. Startup Coaching • Business Management • Technical Assistance
alexandria area economic d development l commission
320.763.4545 | www.LivingAlexArea.org
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Business people meet here. [ And it’s all at one place, how great is that! ]
320-762-1124
ArrowwoodResort.com
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As an independent supermarket owner we are proud to have a personal stake in the community we serve. We are very aware of our responsibilities to our community, our customers and our associates and pledge to be good stewards of your trust.
Because We Care... MEET THE ELDEN’S DEPARTMENT MANAGERS!
Dave
Joy
POS Manager
Lori
Asst. Grocery Mngr
Grocery Manager
Sherry
Office Manager
Elliot
Sherri
Downtown Floral
Michelle
Service Center Manager
Owner
JR
Chad
Bakery Manager
Store Director
Dennis
Brandon, Sue, Carrie, & Mark Elden’s On-the-Go Team
OPEN 6 AM- 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK! 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com Corner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria Only store in town that is LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.
Jodi
General Merchandise
Owner
Dave O.
Dairy-Frozen Manager
Kathy
Food Court Manager
Greg
Meat Dept. Manager
Ryann
Produce Manager