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Guide to Douglas County, MN | A publication of the Echo Press | April 2013

he Douglas County Community Guide, published by the Echo Press, is a comprehensive guide to living in Douglas County.

This publication includes all the newest information about the lakes area that residents may find useful, including names and telephone numbers for township, city, county, state and federal government contact persons. It also contains lists of area schools, parks, churches, service clubs and organizations, as well as a calendar of local events and area maps. Whether you are a newcomer looking for an introduction to the area or have lived here for many years, The Douglas County Community Guide will provide useful community information to keep at your fingertips throughout the year.

Jody Hanson Publisher 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3133 www.echopress.com

Advertisers Index

Tara Bitzan Special Projects Editor

Karla Mikkelson Layout and Design

Phone Numbers & Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 History of Douglas County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Resources Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 News Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Senior Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Homeowner Helpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Government State & Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Attractions Downtown Alexandria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Central Lakes Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Arts and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Douglas County Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Alexandria City Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Osakis Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Creative Landscapes ..................................58

Lakes Area Recreation ...............................17

Dining Guide ...............................................26

Larson Insurance .......................................60

Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission ...........8

Douglas County Abstract Co. .....................23

The Legacy and Bridgewater Estates ........13

Alexandria Downtown Merchants .............24

Douglas County Animal Hospital ...............61

MidMinnesota Federal Credit Union..........41

Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce .................................5

Echo Press ..................................................16

Nokomis Auto Service ..................................5

Dr. Erick W. Nolting DDS, DACSDD .............11

Ollie’s Service ...............................................9

Alexandria Technical and Community College.....................................36

Evangelical Lutheran Churches.................46

Osakis Events .............................................62

Alexandria Title Company..........................57

Fat Daddy’s, Garden Center, Broadway Ballroom ....................................28

Panther Distillery .......................................63 Pete’s County Market.................................64

AmericInn...................................................40 First National Bank of Osakis....................40

Rainbow Rider ............................................30

Arabella Manor...........................................29 Gate City Bank..............................................2 Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center ........................................7

Golf Directory..............................................54

ReMax Lakes Area Realty, Sheryl Bakewell ..........................................21

Bell State Bank & Trust .............................14

The Grain Bin..............................................21

Senior Residences.......................................35

BlackRidge BANK........................................12

Hampton Inn & Suites ...............................28

Viking Garage Door Company.....................30

Carpet One of Alexandria ...........................31

Holiday Inn .................................................59

Viking Pawn & Payday Loans.....................61

Catalyst Covenant Church.........................47

Homeowner Helpers....................................48

Viking Plaza ................................................15

Cenex Convenience Store............................43

Hospice of Douglas County .........................59

Viking Savings Bank.....................................4

Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors................47

Lake Region Eye Center..............................49

Yesterday’s Antique Store..........................25

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Online Banking

Important Phone #s EMERGENCY ......................................................................911 Law enforcement (non-emergency) Alexandria Police .......................................(320) 763-6631 Brandon Police ...........................................(320) 762-8151 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ..................(320) 762-8151 Forada Police ............................................(320) 762-8151 Osakis Police .............................................(320) 859-2550 MN State Patrol .........................................(218) 847-1584 Fire departments (non-emergency) Alexandria ..................................................(320) 763-6488 Carlos.........................................................(320) 852-7255 Leaf Valley Fire Department........................(320) 834-2540 Miltona.......................................................(218) 948-1501 Brandon .....................................................(320) 524-2220 Evansville ...................................................(320) 834-4995 Garfield......................................................(320) 834-2223 Kensington .................................................(320) 965-2531 Osakis ........................................................(320) 859-2834 Millerville ..................................................(320) 876-2295 Douglas County Hospital ..................................(320) 762-1511 Minnesota Road Conditions.................................................511 National Suicide Prevention..................1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Poison Control Center .....................................1-800-222-1222

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Local Websites Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission .www.alexmn.org Alexandria Hotel and Hopsitality, CVB ...............www.ExploreAlex.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce ..www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria city ....................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria community .........................www.ouralexandria.com Alexandria Police Department ...........www.alexandriapolice.com Alexandria Township .....................www.alexandriatownship.org Brandon city ...........................................www.brandonmn.com Brandon township ...........................www.brandontownship.org Carlos township ..................................www.carlostownship.org Douglas County .....................................www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Historical Society ..................www.dchsmn.org Douglas County Hospital ...........................www.dchospital.com Douglas County Library...............www.douglascountylibrary.org Echo Press Newspaper ..............................www.echopress.com Evansville city ........................................www.evansvillemn.com Garfield city .............................................www.garfieldmn.com Ida Township..........................................www.idatownship.com Kensington city ...................................www.kensingtonmn.com LaGrand Township ...........................www.lagrandtownship.com Lake Osakis Resort Association ............www.lakeosakismn.com Osakis city ..............................................www.cityofosakis.com Miltona city ....................................................www.miltona.org Miltona township..............................www.miltonatownship.org

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1311 Broadway, Alexandria 320.762.0236

State/Federal Websites

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Minnesota DNR ........................................www.dnr.state.mn.us Minnesota Road Conditions .............................www.511mn.org National Weather Service ............................www.nws.noaa.gov State of Minnesota – North Star.....................www.state.mn.us United States Government ...................................www.usa.gov

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welcome ‘Easy To Get To…Hard To Leave’

We open our businesses, our community and our hearts to visitors or new residents. Whether you plan to stay a day, a week, a month or a lifetime, we are sure you will find Alexandria to be the ultimate destination to live, work, play and prosper. The Alexandria Lakes Area is rich with historic “must see” sites, cultural activities, specialty and antique shops, lake fun, the Central Lakes Recreation Trail and golfing. We have many fine restaurants to choose from and a winery to enjoy. There is truly something for everyone here.

The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is the front door to our community and the Alexandria Lakes Area. We are located at 206 Broadway, and our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and we are open seasonally on Sundays. Our dedicated team of hospitality specialists is eager to serve you and answer your questions about the community, provide you with information to make you feel at home, or help you find that special shop or item you seek. Stop by and visit with us.

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calendar May 2013 Thursday, May 2 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Emergency Stop at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Sunday, May 5 10 a.m. Walk MS at Voyager Elementary School, Alexandria; www.myMSwalk.org. 3 p.m. The Central Lakes Concert Association presents Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver at Jefferson High School, Alexandria; www.centrallakesconcerts.com. Tuesday, May 7 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Uncle Willie’s Gut Bucket Blues at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Thursday, May 9 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 7592277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Friday, May 10 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Area Arts Association presents Come Together: Lorie Line concert; (320) 762-8300; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. Saturday, May 11 Minnesota Fishing Opener! 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. Tuesday, May 14 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Tuesday Nightclub at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Thursday, May 16 4 to 6 p.m. Alexandria Senior Center hosts Scandinavian Meatball Supper. Tickets $7 in advance, $7.50 at door; age 10 and younger $4. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 7592277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Friday, May 17 Mount Carmel Ministries Men’s Fishing Retreat at Lake Carlos; (320) 846-2744, www.mountcarmelministries.com. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Loose in the Tooth at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Saturday, May 18 7:30 a.m. Holy Moly Ole 5k walk, 5k run and 10k run at Depot restaurant in Alexandria; family 5k walk is $15; pre-register by May 13; www.holymolyole.org. Sunday, May 19 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents “Patriotic Music at the Winery” at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; www.centrallakessymphony.org. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Thursday, May 23 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents 57 Chevy Reunion on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Salty Dogs at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com.

Saturday, May 25 Ribfest at Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria. Sunday, May 26 Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K race and 1 Mile Fun Run at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; fundraiser for Alexandria Figure Skating Club; (320) 846-5443; www.awakethegrapes.com. Monday, May 27 8 a.m. to noon Parkers Prairie Legion Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast, Parkers Prairie High School old gymnasium. Memorial Day Service to take place in new gymnasium. 10 a.m. Osakis Memorial Day Parade and Service at Lakeside Cemetery, Osakis; (320) 859-2117. Tuesday, May 28 5:30 p.m. Mystery and Wine Meet-up at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Thursday, May 30 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Melody Makers on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Funky Gumbo Jazz Trio at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com.

June 2013 Saturday, June 1 2 p.m. Osakis High School Class of 2013 graduation ceremony in the Osakis Public School gymnasium. Thursday, June 6 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Salty Dogs on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Emergency Stop at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Friday, June 7 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Derelicts at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 7592277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Saturday, June 8 7:30 a.m. Lakes Area Recreation Holy Moly Ole 5k walk, 5k run and 10k run at Voyager Elementary School in Alexandria; family 5k walk is $15; pre-register by June 3; www.holymolyole.org. 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Jacob John at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Tuesday, June 11 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Uncle Willie’s Gut Bucket Blues at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Thursday, June 13 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Douglas Wood and Wild Spirit on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 7592277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com.

Friday, June 14 Osakis Lions 33rd annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis; (320) 859-1230. Saturday, June 15 Osakis Lions 33rd annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis; (320) 859-1230. 10 a.m. Just Like Grandma’s 5k Run/Walk starting at 113 West Main Street, Osakis; (320) 859-4504; www.just-like-grandmas.com. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Loose in the Tooth, Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Sunday, June 16 Osakis Lions 33rd annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis; (320) 859-1230. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Tuesday, June 18 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Tuesday Nightclub at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Thursday, June 20 45th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Enterprise on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 7592277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. Friday, June 21 45th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com. 2:30 and 7 p.m. Alexandria Shrine Circus at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria. 5:30 p.m. Greater MN Children’s Choir Festival Concert at Osakis High School; www.visitosakis.com/events. Saturday, June 22 45th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com. Sunday, June 23 45th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com. Tuesday, June 25 5:30 p.m. Mystery and Wine Meet-up at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. 7:30 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, June 26 7:30 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Thursday, June 27 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. United Way Food Drop at New Life Christian Church, Alexandria; www.uwdp.org, (320) 834-7800. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Freddie Dean Tribute on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Salty Dogs at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria; (320) 759-2277; www.sixthavenuewineandale.com. 7:30 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com.

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calendar Friday, June 28 7:30 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Saturday, June 29 2 and 7:30 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Sunday, June 30 1:30 p.m. 29th annual Vikingland Band Festival Marching Championship, Broadway, Alexandria; www.marching.com/events/vbf/. 2 p.m. When a Man Loves a Diva at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

July 2013 Thursday, July 4 4th of July Fireworks Display at the Osakis Country Club at sunset; www.visitosakis.com. 4th of July Star Storm Fireworks Display at Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria. 4th of July celebration, Evansville. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Bruce Nelson on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. Tuesday, July 9 7:30 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, July 10 7:30 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Nathan’s Oldtime Band on Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7:30 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

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Friday, July 12 7:30 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; www.tlhd.com. Saturday, July 13 City-wide garage sales, Osakis. Roddin’ Around the Lakes Car show, Osakis; (320) 859-2887. 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MN Lakes Classic Boat and Car Show at Arrowwood Resort on Lake Darling, Alexandria; www.mnlakesmaritime.org; (320) 759-1114. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; www.tlhd.com. Sunday, July 14 2 p.m. Lombardi at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Tuesday, July 16 7:30 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, July 17 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Knute Nelson’s Annual Community Picnic, 420 12th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-3161. 7:30 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

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calendar Thursday, July 18 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Doo Wop Divas on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7:30 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Friday, July 19 7:30 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Saturday, July 20 7:30 a.m. Lakes Area Recreation Holy Moly Ole 5k walk, 5k run and 10k run at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria; family 5k walk is $15; pre-register by July 15; www.holymolyole.org. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Sunday, July 21 2 p.m. Legacy: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 8463150; www.tlhd.com. 4 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church Songfest to benefit organ renovation fund. Reception to follow, 602 12th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 2394348.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Tuesday, July 23 7:30 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, July 24 7:30 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Thursday, July 25 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Cassie and the Bobs on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7:30 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Friday, July 26 7:30 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Saturday, July 27 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Art in the Park, presented by the Alexandria Area Arts Association at Alexandria City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts. org. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

Art in the Park Sunday, July 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art in the Park, presented by the Alexandira Area Arts Association at Alexandria City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts. org. 2 p.m. Sisters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, July 31 5 p.m. Brandon Summerfest pork chop supper, beer garden and music by Pure Country at Brandon Lion’s Park; www.brandonmn.com.

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calendar August 2013 Thursday, August 1 Brandon Summerfest events including classic/collector car show on Central Avenue, Brandon; www.brandonmn.com. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Green Lake Bluegrass Band on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. Friday, August 2 Forada Days, www.foradadays.com. 6 p.m. Brandon Summerfest bean bag tournament at Brandon Lion’s Park; www.brandonmn. com. Saturday, August 3 Forada Days, www.foradadays.com. Brandon Summerfest; www. brandonmn.com. Sunday, August 4 Forada Days, www.foradadays.com. Brandon Summerfest; www. brandonmn.com. 9 a.m. Pride Lions Bicycle Ride and Walk-A-Thon, Parkers Prairie City Park; (218) 639-5826, www.parkersprairie.net/City/Cale ndarofEvents. Tuesday, August 6 7:30 p.m. Sunset Boulevard produced by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, August 7 7:30 p.m. Sunset Boulevard produced by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Thursday, August 8 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Cimarron on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7:30 p.m. Sunset Boulevard produced by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Friday, August 9 Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, Rose City Show Grounds; www.rosecitythreshing.org. Parkers Prairie Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net/City/Cale ndarofEvents. 7:30 p.m. Sunset Boulevard produced by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; www.tlhd.com.

Saturday, August 10 Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, Rose City Show Grounds; www.rosecitythreshing.org. Parkers Prairie Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net/City/Cale ndarofEvents. 7:30 a.m. Lakes Area Recreation Holy Moly Ole 5k walk and 5k, 10k and 15k runs at Depot restaurant in Alexandria; 15k run participants start at 7:15 a.m.; pre-register by August 5; www.holymolyole.org. 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunset Boulevard by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Sunday, August 11 Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, Rose City Show Grounds; www.rosecitythreshing.org. Parkers Prairie Fall Festival, www.parkersprairie.net/City/Cale ndarofEvents. 2 p.m. Sunset Boulevard by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Tuesday, August 13 7:30 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Wednesday, August 14 7:30 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Thursday, August 15 Douglas County Fair. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Jazz Combo on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. 7:30 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Friday, August 16 Douglas County Fair. 7:30 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. Saturday, August 17 Douglas County Fair. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com.

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calendar Sunday, August 18 Douglas County Fair. 2 p.m. Almost, Maine at Theatre Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150; www.tlhd.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Thursday, August 22 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Cactus Blossoms on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria. Thursday, August 29 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Association presents Haggard Boys on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 8465443; www.ccwgrapestomp.com. Sunday, September 15 12 to 4 p.m. Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443; www.ccwgrapestomp.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Tuesday, September 17 5 p.m. (registration at 4 p.m.) Strike Out Illiteracy bowling tournament sponsored by Echo Press at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. Event raises funds for Newspapers in Education program; www.echopress.com; (320) 7633133. Tuesday, September 24 3:30 p.m. Taste of Home Cooking School sponsored by Echo Press at Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133.

Thursday, October 3 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Echo Press Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showcase at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133; www.echopress.com. Saturday, October 12 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. Saturday, October 19 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443; www.ccwgrapestomp.com.

September 2013 Saturday, September 7 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10th annual Quilts Along the Trail on Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis; (320) 859-6777. Friday, September 13 Noon to 7 p.m. with barn dance from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 8465443; www.ccwgrapestomp.com. Saturday, September 14 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

November 2013 Saturday, November 9 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. Sunday, November 17 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Thursday, November 28 12 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Parkers Prairie, www.parkersprairie.net/City/CalendarofEvents. 12 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner at First Presbyterian Church, Osakis; (320) 859-4550.

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Saturday, December 7 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prairie Christmas at Parkers Prairie High School; www.parkersprairie.net/ City/CalendarofEvents. Saturday, December 14 9 to 10 a.m. Free breakfast at United Methodist Church, 2210 East 6th Avenue, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. Sunday, December 15 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feed My Sheep free community supper hosted by First Lutheran Church, Alexandria; (320) 762-2196. Send event info to Echo Press, P.O. Box 549, Alexandria, MN 56308; e-mail, jsly@echopress.com.

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Bowling tournaments: Weekends October thru May, Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria (320) 763-6565 www.gardencenterlanes.com WISSOTA Car Racing: Saturdays late April thru early September Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net Photography Workshops: First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

Live music: 2 to 6 p.m. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Memorial thru Labor Day Weekend. Every Saturday after Labor Day to weekend before Memorial Day, Carlos Creek Winery (320) 846-5443 www.carloscreekwinery.com Open Mic Nights: Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

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history he first settlements here were established in 1858, the same year Minnesota became a state.

The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found in area burial sites as being pre-Christ. The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the area to Fort Abercrombie in North Dakota. In the summer of 1858, brothers Alexander and William Kinkead established a settlement along the shore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, and named the area “Alexandria.” A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and Fort Abercrombie, and government troops cut a road from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line and increasing numbers of new set-

tlers. In 1862, news arrived that the Sioux were forming war parties. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising was too powerful, however, and the settlements were abandoned. Months later the uprising settled down. Settlers returned to the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade in Alexandria for protection. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866 things had calmed and the soldiers left. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was named for Senator Steven Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic Party who helped with its establishment. A government land office was set up in Alexandria. With the signing of the Homestead Act by President Lincoln, a surge of European immigrants and Civil War veterans came. Within seven years almost all tillable land was claimed.

In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria, and the next year to Brandon and Evansville. Several cities in the county were started along the steam locomotive lifeline, including Nelson and Garfield. Eventually the Soo Line crossed the county and more towns, including Kensington, Forada, Carlos and Miltona, popped up. The new rail line allowed tourists and sportsmen easy access to the area, and the wealth of fish and game made the area a popular vacation spot.

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Alexandriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population of 12,466 swells in the summer months due to the large amount of tourism in the area. The city is located just a couple of hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94. The site of the 1858 settlement was established by William and Alexander Kinkead (for whom the city was named). An army fort was built in 1862 after an Indian uprising, and afterward, growth was steady in the town. The village of Alexandria was incorporated in 1877, and the first passenger train reached the settlement in 1878. The village became an official city in 1909.

Carlos, population 502, is located about nine miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29. The city began to form in 1867 just after the Indian uprising. When the railroad was built in 1903, an area near the tracks was chosen as the official townsite. It was named after nearby Lake Carlos. The town was incorporated July 7, 1904.

Brandon Brandon, population 489, is located about 15 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village, which was an early stagecoach stop, was originally called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chippewaâ&#x20AC;? and was located north of the current townsite. When the railroad was built through the area in 1879, the town re-formed alongside the tracks and was named after Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.

Evansville Evansville, population 612, is located about 20 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village was platted in the fall of 1879, with the coming of the first railway train, and was incorporated in 1881. The village was named for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mail carrier, Evans, who carried mail on foot from Alexandria to Fort Abercrombie.

Forada Forada, population 185, is eight miles south of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 4. The railway village was platted in July 1903 by Cyrus A. Campbell and incorporated April 6, 1905. It was named for Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Ada. Because there already was a city in Minnesota named Ada, he changed it to Forada (For Ada).

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towns Garfield

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Garfield, population 354, is located about seven miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The railway village was platted February 17, 1882 and incorporated September 9, 1905. The city was named in honor of President Garfield, who was shot and killed by an assassin just prior to the official naming of the railroad town.

Miltona, population 424, is located 14 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 14. Miltona was named for Lake Miltona, which had been named for Mrs. Florence Miltona Roadruck, who lived in the area.

Kensington Kensington, population 292, is located 16 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27 and south on County Road 1. This railway village in Solem Township was platted by the Honorable William D. Washburn in 1887 and incorporated June 6, 1891. A railroad conductor with roots in England created a large garden that he named “Kensington Gardens” (an area west of London near Westminster is known as “Kensington Palace.”) The area became a town, and the name was shortened to Kensington.

Millerville Millerville, population 106, is located about 20 miles northwest of Alexandria on County Road 82 and north on County Road 7. Millerville was established as a township in 1867 and was named for a prominent German settler, John Miller, who lived in the area.

Nelson Nelson, population 187, is located about four miles east of Alexandria on State Highway 27. The city formed after the railroad was built through the area in 1875 and was incorporated in 1905. The city was named in honor of Senator Knute Nelson. The city was first called “Dent” in honor of an early settler.

Osakis Osakis, population 1,740, is located about nine miles east of Alexandria on State Highway 27. The city was founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1881. The first passenger train arrived in 1878. The city of Osakis was named after the lake it borders. The lake’s name was most likely derived from “Oh-za-kees,” the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees” means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time.

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towns Unincorporated Douglas County communities:

Belle River Belle River is 11 miles northeast of Alexandria. Riverdale Township, named for the Long Prairie River, was established in 1870. The name was changed to Belle River Township. The St. Nicholas Catholic Church was built in 1871, and a small settlement developed west of the church that became known as Belle River. The church burned in 1915, but in 1916, a new church was completed, serving as the center of the community to this day.

Holmes City Holmes City is about seven miles southwest of Alexandria. The first settler in the area may have been a trapper/trader named Lewis, who had an Indian trading station in Moe Township. In 1858, three men purchased the trading post and moved it to the current site of Holmes City. Holmes City Township was established in 1866 and named after one of the men, Thomas Holmes of Pennsylvania. It was the third township formed in the county.

Leaf Valley Leaf Valley is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria in Leaf Valley Township. The township was established in 1867. The name refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called the Leaf Mountains, in nearby Otter Tail County. The village formed at a crossroads and at one time included a town hall, general store, feed mill and a large co-op creamery.

Melby Melby is 25 miles northwest of Alexandria in Lund Township. The first settlement was known as Melby Station and was located on either side of the Great Northern Railroad track and by 1889 was a flourishing community. Due to the dangers of the curving terrain and dangerous railroad crossings, the express office later moved just under a mile west. The businesses and residents soon followed, and Melby formed at that location.

Rose City Rose City is 18 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. The township was organized in 1875. The community was named after the Rose Creamery, but there are conflicting stories as to how the creamery was named. Some say it was for families in the area with similar names, others believe it was for the wild roses that grew in the area. At one time, the settlement had several businesses, but the population never did take off.

Spruce Center Spruce Center is 15 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. In 1869, a man named Gordon built a dam on Spruce Creek and started a saw mill. Spruce Hill Village quickly grew around it and by the mid-1880s, it was booming. Later, the Merickel Brothers built a larger dam and mill nearby and started Spruce Center. Spruce Hill Township was organized in 1875. Years later, the Spruce Hill dam went out. It was never replaced and that village slowly died. Today it is an historic county park.

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medical services Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 | www.dchospital.com Carl Vaagenes, administrator Alexandria CDI (X-ray).......................(320) 762-6040 Business Office (credit).....................(320) 762-6054 Business Office (insurance) ...............(320) 762-6056 Cardiopulmonary Services .................(320) 762-6006 Dialysis (CentraCare).........................(320) 762-1226 driveABILITY .....................................(320) 762-6079 Education .........................................(320) 762-6094 Hearing Impaired TDD ......................(320) 762-6100 Human Resources .............................(320) 762-6022 Intensive Care Unit............................(320) 762-6065 Joint Replacement Center .................(320) 762-6661 Medical Floor....................................(320) 762-6002 Medical Oncology .............................(320) 762-6650 Occupational Therapy .......................(320) 762-6079 Occupational Therapy (Clinic site) .....(320) 763-2573 Physical Therapy ...............................(320) 762-6079 Physical Therapy (Clinic site) .............(320) 763-2573 Radiation/Oncology (CentraCare) ......(320) 762-8903 Rehabilitation Services: Physical, Occupational and Speech Theraphy ....................(320) 762-6079 Rehab at Alexandria Clinic.................(320) 763-2573 Rehab at YMCA.................................(320) 762-6479 Return to Work Program ..................(320) 762-6079 Speech Pathology .............................(320) 762-6079

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Alexandria Clinic, P.A. A Service of Douglas County Hospital 610 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5123 or 1-800-646-4220 www.alexclinic.com

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Osakis Medical Clinic A Service of Douglas County Hospital 811 3rd Avenue East, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-3038 or 1-800-989-3038 www.alexclinic.com

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Douglas County

library

he mission of the Douglas County Library is to provide for the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.

The library seeks to promote knowledge, understanding, and wisdom by providing all residents with free access to a variety of materials and services. The library offers more than 93,000 items as well as many other services. • • • • •

Books for all ages Newspapers Audio books DVDs Downloadable e-books

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Periodicals Book/CD sets Telephone directories Compact discs Large print materials

Services provided for minimal fees include: • Self-serve photocopies • Computer lab photocopies • Fax services • Large meeting room rental • Small conference room rental

• Computer lab • Paperbacks • Art prints

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Library Hours

Mon–Thurs: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 720 Fillmore, Alexandria, MN 56308 Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. E-mail: library@douglascounty.lib.mn.us Saturday:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Website: www.douglascountylibrary.org Main - 320-762-3014 | Children's - 320-762-3013

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State & Federal

Governor: State Representatives:

Mark Dayton 130 State Capitol Building 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; 1-800-6573717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 E-mail: mark.dayton@state.mn.us Website: www.mn.gov/governor

Mary Franson (R) - District 8B 211 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-3201, (320) 762-8572 E-mail: rep.mary.franson@house.mn

Jay McNamar (DFL) - District 12A 431 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4929 E-mail: rep.jay.mcnamar@house.mn

U.S. Rep. - District 7: Collin Peterson (DFL) 324 3rd St. SW, Suite 4 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165; (320) 2351061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov

Paul Anderson (R) - District 12B 225 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4317 E-mail: rep.paul.anderson@house.mn

U.S. Senators:

State Senators: Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) - District 8 143 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 297-8063 E-mail: sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn

Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; 1-888-2249043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov Al Franken (DFL) 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5641 Website: franken.senate.gov

Torrey Westrom (R) - District 12 107 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-3826 E-mail: sen.torrey.westrom@senate.mn

Senate Information:

House Information:

(651) 296-0504; 1-888-234-1112 (toll free); 1-888-234-1216 (Greater MN TTY toll free)

(651) 296-2146; 1-800-657-3550 (toll free); 1-800-627-3529 (TTY)

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County

County Commissioners District 4:

District 1:

Charlie Meyer (320) 760-7662 229 Rodeo Rd. Alexandria, MN 56308

Gerald Johnson (320) 834-4876 1466 Co. Rd. 1 SW, Evansville, MN 56326 District 1 includes Lund, Evansville, Brandon, Moe, Millerville, Leaf Valley, Ida, Urness, Holmes City and Solem townships and the cities of Evansville, Brandon, Millerville, Garfield and Kensington.

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District 5:

James Stratton (320) 834-3728 5100 Centennial Dr., Alexandria, MN 56308

Dan Olson (320) 763-7696 820 Lake St. Alexandria, MN 56308

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District 3: Bev Bales (320) 852-7335 8170 E. Lk. Carlos Dr. NE, Carlos, MN 56319

The Douglas County Board meets in the courthouse on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.

District 3 includes Miltona, Spruce Hill, Osakis, Orange, Carlos and Belle River townships and the cities of Osakis, Miltona, Nelson and Carlos.

County Department Heads Adult Probation: Julie Ellison (320) 762-3055, Brian Hanson (320) 762-3852 Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson (320) 762-2999 Assessor: A. Keith Albertsen (320) 762-3884 Attorney: Chad Larson (320) 762-3856 Auditor/Treasurer: Char Rosenow (320) 762-3077 Coordinator/Personnel: William Schalow (320) 762-3873 Corrections: Kimberly Kruse (320) 762-3062, Tom Altendahl (320) 762-3068, Tonya Breitkreutz (320) 762-3089 Court Administration: Rhonda Bot (320) 762-3033 Extension Education: Riaz Aziz (320) 762-3890 Highway Department/Public Works: Dave Robley (320) 762-2229 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman (320) 762-3849 Information Systems: Brent Birkeland (320) 762-3040 Lakes Area Recreation: Fritz Bukowski (320) 762-2868 Land and Resource Management: Dave Rush (320) 762-3863 Library: Tammy Schmidt (320) 762-3014

Maintenance: Steve Ziemer (320) 762-3097 Motor Vehicle/License Bureau: Angie Steele, Interim (320) 762-3897 Parks Department: Al Lieffort (320) 762-2966 Public Health: Sandy Tubbs (320) 763-6018 Recorder: Dawn Crouse (320) 762-3877 Recycling: Nathan Reinbold (320) 763-9340 Senior Citizens: Sandy Tubbs, PHNS Director (320) 7636018; Mary Krueger, Senior Liaison Outreach Specialist (320) 762-3047 Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen (320) 762-8151 Social Services: Mike Woods (320) 762-2302 Solid Waste: Pete Olmscheid (320) 763-9340 Surveyor: Gary Stevenson (320) 762-2999 Veteran Services: Ray Kallstrom (320) 762-3883

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government Alexandria/56308 Population: 12,920 City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Administrator: James Taddei - (320) 763-6678 City council: Ward I - Virgil Batesole - (320) 763-3393 Ward II - Roger Thalman - (320) 491-2027 Ward III - Owen Miller - (320) 763-4845 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Todd Jensen - (320) 815-1751 Police chief: Rick Wyffels - (320) 763-6631 Fire chief: Jeff Karrow - (320) 763-6488 City attorney: Tom Jacobson - (320) 763-3141 Assessor: Reed Heidelberger - (320) 763-6678 Building administrator: Bruce Jaspersen - (320) 763-6678 Fire Hall (non-emergency): (320) 763-6488 City planner: Mike Weber - (320) 763-6678 Street department: (320) 763-3080 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes - (320) 759-3631 Lakes Area Recreation - (320) 762-2868 Light and Power: (320) 763-6501 Alexandria Airport: (320) 762-2111 Economic Development Comm.: (320) 763-4545 Runestone Community Center: (320) 763-4466 The Alexandria City Council meets at Alexandria City Hall the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

Brandon/56315 Population: 491 City Hall phone: (320) 524-2260 or (320) 834-4567 Website: www.brandonmn.com Mayor: Doug Johnson - (320) 524-2469 Clerk/Treasurer: Debra Grommesh - (320) 524-2498 City council: Mary Lee Korkowski - (320) 834-5188 Scott Dutcher - (320) 524-2094 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Brian Fuchs - (320) 524-2778 Police chief: Dave Ahlquist - (320) 762-8151 Fire chief: Scott Schaefer - (320) 524-2220 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Brandon City Council meets at the city clerk's office the 1st Monday of the month.

Carlos/56319 Population: 499 City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Website: www.cityofcarlos.com Mayor: Ervin Dahl - (320) 852-7698 Clerk: Marcia Okerlund - (320) 852-3000 Treasurer: Lorri Ibach - (320) 852-3000 City council: Jeffrey Schiffman - (320) 852-7828 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Jason Thimmesh - (320) 460-0543 Todd Burgess - (320) 852-9949

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Police chief: Ralph Bradley - (320) 852-7920 Fire chief: Mike Trinka - (320) 852-7255 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Carlos City Council meets at the city offices, 109 1st St. W., the 1st Thursday of each month.

Evansville/56326 Population: 609 City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 or (218) 948-2295 Website: www.evansvillemn.com Mayor: Ron Buse - (218) 948-2338 Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Olson - (320) 834-4995 City council: Peter Mounts - (218) 948-2043 George Belmore - (218) 948-2647 Melissa Englund - (218) 948-2718 Richard Novotny - (320) 834-5314 Fire chief: Tyler Anderson - (320) 834-4995 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Evansville City Council meets at City Hall, 106 State St., the 1st Monday of each month.

Forada/56308 Population: 185 Mayor: Robert Bordeaux - (320) 763-4356 Clerk/Treasurer: Ruby Benson - (320) 762-1836 City council: Robert Brittin - (320) 763-8884 Michaela Olson - (651) 283-2369 Ann Reimers - (320) 815-8663 Fire chief: Bob Steidl - (320) 762-0300 City attorney: Bill Leuthner - (320) 762-0259 The Forada City Council meets at the City/Fire Hall the 1st Monday following the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Garfield/56332 Population: 351 City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Website: www.garfieldmn.com Mayor: Dan Kalina - (320) 834-2817 Clerk/Treasurer: Sandra Peterson - (320) 834-2238 City council: Dave Dorman - (320) 766-0602 Joyce Kvilhaug - (320) 760-8050 John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Jason Uhde - (320) 834-3933 Fire chief: Steve Wendland - (320) 834-2223 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Garfield City Council meets at City Hall the 2nd Monday of each month.

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Kensington/56343 Population: 288 Website: www.kensingtonmn.com Mayor: Jim Schecker - (320) 965-6203 Clerk: Jeanne Stamness - (320) 965-2336 Treasurer: Pryce Score - (320) 965-2419 City council: Dale Rau - (320) 965-2293 Eunice Linde - (320) 965-2737 Michael Johnson - (320) 965-2435 Brian Randt - 1-877-808-7342 Fire chief: Joey Nessman - (320) 965-2531 City attorney: Thornton, Hegg, Reif, Dolan & Bowen - (320) 762-2361 The Kensington City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Monday of each month.

Millerville/56315 Population: 105 Mayor: Bryan Tolifson - (320) 834-4520 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Norbert Korkowski - (320) 834-5059 Donna Thoennes - (320) 834-5470 Sharon Wagner - (320) 815-9608 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Rodney Roers - (320) 876-2222 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Millerville City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Miltona/56354 Population: 419 City Hall phone: (218) 943-1501 Website: www.miltona.org Mayor: Blaine Elbert - (218) 943-4429 Clerk/Treasurer: Kevin Lee - (218) 943-1501 City council:

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Nelson/56355 Population: 183 City Hall phone: (320) 763-6347 Mayor: Gerald Gay Sr. - (320) 808-5432 Clerk: Shari Jerome - (320) 808-9650 City council: Steven Goldie - (320) 759-9833 Ann Goldie - (320) 759-9833 Beverly Hansen - (320) 762-0481 Michael Erickson - (320) 304-0007 City attorney: Doug Hegg Jr. - (320) 759-2007 The Nelson City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Monday of each month.

Osakis/56360 Population: 1,742 City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Website: www.cityofosakis.com Mayor: Keith Emerson - (320) 859-4584 Clerk/Treasurer: Angela Jacobson - (320) 859-2150 City council: Bruce Pederson - (320) 859-5939 Jerry Olson - (320) 859-2664 Kyle Kostrzewski - (320) 859-4281 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Fire chief: Chad Mathews - (320) 859-5314 Police chief: Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-2150 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Osakis City Council meets at City Hall, 14 Nokomis Street East, the 1st Monday of each month.

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government Alexandria Township Alexandria Township office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Russell Niskanen - (320) 763-7630 Lyle Hammerschmidt - (320) 763-5787 Julie Feuling - (320) 759-5300 Bryon Alstead - (320) 763-6906 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 759-5300 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 763-7929 Meets at township office, 610 Fillmore, 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 6 p.m.

Belle River Township Clerk: Geri Rindahl - (320) 852-7974 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Clint Bachmann - (320) 852-7150 Roderick Seward - (320) 852-7707 Treasurer: Vangie Miller - (320) 852-7732 Meets at clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home 1st Monday each month, 8 p.m. during daylight-saving time, 7 p.m. the rest of the year.

Brandon Township Clerk: Adrian Ledermann - (320) 834-4418 Supervisors: Gene Fynboh - (320) 834-4661 Paul Lauthen - (320) 524-2122 Gaylin Croonquist - (320) 834-4997 Treasurer: Michael Cleary - (320) 290-4490 Meets at Community Center 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., except January and February when it meets 3rd Tuesday.

Carlos Township Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 852-7563 Dwayne Waldorf - (320) 852-7827 Bill Krivanek - (320) 846-0668 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Meets at Carlos Elementary School 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month, 7 p.m.

Evansville Township Clerk: Kim Ostlund - (320) 834-4595 Supervisors: Randy Jacobson - (320) 834-4718 Douglas Lee - (320) 524-2634 Tony Wright - (218) 948-2682 Treasurer: Jeanine Henneman - (320) 834-4049 Meets at treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.

Holmes City Township Clerk/Treasurer: Terrance Cooper - (320) 283-6153 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Roy Eipperle - (320) 491-9291 Supervisors: Ronald Klimek - (320) 283-5338 Arthur Isackson - (320) 283-5284 David Fahlin - (320) 965-2394 Meets at Town Hall 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m.

Hudson Township Clerk: Joan Eastlund - (320) 762-8025 Supervisors: Daniel New - (320) 763-4085 Roxanne Westergren - (320) 760-5077 Ron Fenelon - (320) 763-4197

Township

Treasurer: Cindy VanLuik - (320) 760-9492 Meets at Forada City Hall 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Ida Township Clerk: Barb Kilgore - (320) 846-0823 Supervisors: Daniel Diedrich - (320) 815-0299 Mike Rosenwald - (320) 815-4804 Thomas Scearcy - (320) 834-3737 Treasurer: John Rolf - (320) 834-2623 Meets at Township Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 7:30 p.m.

LaGrand Township Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 763-7482 Supervisors: Gerhard Thoennes - (320) 763-4811 Richard Bromley - (320) 759-1160 James Jensen - (320) 846-3224 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 Meets at Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 4:30 p.m.

Lake Mary Township Clerk: Bonnie Lay - (320) 763-8503 Supervisors: Dean Radil - (320) 283-5541 James Schmidt - (320) 491-1349 Brad Brejcha - (320) 762-4055 Treasurer: Julie Freier - (320) 763-7078 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:30 p.m.

Leaf Valley Township Clerk: Pamela Cuperus - (218) 267-2533 Supervisors: Dale Diedrich - (218) 267-2243 Brent Ost - (218) 267-2942 Wade Nibbe - (218) 267-5640 Treasurer: Barb Guenther - (218) 267-5741 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m.

Lund Township Clerk: Tom Reddick - (218) 948-2585 Supervisors: Wayne Martin - (218) 948-2208 Troy Johnson - (320) 834-4760 Troy Hart - (218) 948-2527 Treasurer: Renae Odens - (218) 948-2838 Meets at Township Hall 3rd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.

Millerville Township Clerk: Marilyn Bitzan - (320) 876-2123 Supervisors: Kenneth Kuhn - (320) 834-4874 Larry Carlson - (218) 948-2117 Steve Boesl - (218) 267-2909 Treasurer: Patricia Bock - (218) 948-2543 Meets at Fire Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 8:30 p.m.

Miltona Township Clerk: Tom Blank - (218) 943-5299 Supervisors: Doug Hunt - (218) 943-1316 Gary Anderson - (218) 943-6100 Matthew Kugler - (218) 943-5357 Treasurer: Constance Marshall - (218) 943-2312 Meets at Community Center 1st Monday each month, 8 p.m.

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Township

Moe Township

Solem Township

Clerk: Todd Egenes - (320) 834-3454 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 834-3446 Fred Krafthefer - (320) 886-5347 Rodney Johnson - (320) 834-6008 Treasurer: Florence Chlian - (320) 834-2444 Meets at Town Hall 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted or published.

Clerk: Jaclyn Halvorson - (320) 986-2248 Supervisors: Joe Martinson - (320) 965-2467 Curt Hamen - (320) 965-2760 Kenneth Anderson - (320) 965-2460 Treasurer: Kevin Holl - (320) 965-2291 Meets at Midwest Grain Systems building near Kensington 2nd Monday each month, 8 p.m.

Orange Township

Spruce Hill Township

Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 David Boogaard - (320) 859-2644 Treasurer: Newton Earl - (320) 859-2353 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 8 p.m.

Clerk: Colleen Burquest - (218) 943-2233 Supervisors: Lawrence L. Skoglund - (218) 943-1532 Neil Garrett - (218) 943-1181 Brad Lusty - (218) 943-5851 Treasurer: Henry Ahrens - (218) 943-1171 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m., and at clerk’s house November through February.

Osakis Township Clerk/treasurer: Dawn McNeal - (320) 859-4698 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Bev Guyette - (320) 859-3323 Supervisors: Brian Niehoff - (320) 760-2293 Gene Rasmusen - (320) 808-1388 Duane Boogaard - (320) 766-4124 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m.

Urness Township Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 760-5393 Supervisors: Rachel Johnson - (320) 760-8148 Brent Johnson - (218) 948-2175 James Thompson, chair - (320) 808-1138 Treasurer: Shirley Thompson - (320) 986-2191 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.

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Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) strives to enhance, beautify and promote the diversity of the city’s thriving downtown shopping and business district while protecting and preserving its historical past. Rich in history since the late 1800s, downtown Alexandria encompasses 3rd through 8th Avenues on Broadway and is a popular shopping destination for antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater. In addition, DMA organizes projects and events that take place downtown, and takes care of beautification projects, such as the purchase and maintenance of the colorful flower baskets that hang along the streets in the summertime and the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners. With the DMA’s support, garbage receptacles and more benches were added to the downtown to accommodate shoppers.

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ere’s a peek at some of the happenings that are planned in Historic Downtown Alexandria in the coming months:

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Downtown Sidewalk Sales – May 22-26. Downtown Sidewalk Sales – July 10-14. Crazy Days Sales – August 1-5. Girls Night Out – September 19. Fall in Love Festival – September 19-21. Halloween Trick or treat – October 31. Black Friday Sales – November 29. Hometown Christmas Cash Card – November 29-December 18. • Hometown Christmas Experience – December 12-14.

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

The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County, then moves on through Ashby in Grant County and into Otter Tail County where it passes through Dalton before ending in Fergus Falls. The trail head and parking area in Alexandria is at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park. Other trail heads are available in Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville.

These trail heads include parking areas, portable restrooms and trailside shelters. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about 1.5 miles east of Nelson. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.

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The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) strives to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the performing arts by providing experiences that entertain, educate and enrich the life of the community. The AAAA presents a variety of plays and concerts at its theater at 618 Broadway in Alexandria, as well as the annual two-day Art in the Park event held at Alexandria City Park. For information, visit www.alexandriaareaarts.org.

Central Lakes Concert Association The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) was formed in 1983 with the goal of offering an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public. The $35 annual membership allows members to attend all concerts in Alexandria, as well as concerts presented by the Sauk Centre, Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena concert associations. The CLCA currently has around 1,500 members. For information, call (320) 491-6308 or visit www.centrallakesconcerts.com.

Evansville Art Center The Evansville Art Center is owned and operated by the Evansville Arts Coalition, a group of volunteers who enjoy the arts and appreciate how art enhances the quality of life in rural Minnesota. The purpose is to plan and coordinate art events and activities that entertain, stimulate and engage people. For information, call (218) 948-2787 or visit www.evansvilleartcenter.com.

Red Willow Arts Coalition The Red Willow Arts Coalition promotes the arts and provides entertainment events. The coalition offers “Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn” every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 305 8th Avenue West, Alexandria throughout the summer. This year’s concert series runs May 23 through August 29. Business sponsorships cover the performers’ fees, making all concerts free to the public.

Theatre L’Homme Dieu For 52 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu has contributed to the vibrancy and allure of the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertaining theater. The 2013 season offers musicals, comedies, dramas, a film series and more. For information, call (320) 846-3150 or visit www.tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria.

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One of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a Viking statue in Big Ole Central Park at the north end of Broadway. The idea for the statue began in January 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair. The display was to feature the Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was a 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue. Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April 1965 and transported to New York in time for the World’s Fair. He arrived in Alexandria near the Runestone Museum in December 1965.

The Douglas County Historical Society was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people. It is housed in the historic home of Knute Nelson. Nelson was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, served two terms in the U.S. Congress, served as the state’s first foreignborn governor and then served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years. He died in 1923. In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1987 became the society’s headquarters. The society includes a research library, church, school, cemetery and family history records, microfilm of census records and area newspapers. It has slide shows of area towns, oral histories, photo collections, vintage clothing/uniform collection and more. (320) 762-0382; www.dchsmn.org.

Brandon History Center The Brandon History Center is located in the historic Brandon Auditorium, built in 1936. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display articles, pictures and memorabilia from Brandon, Millerville and the surrounding area for future generations. It also assists in the preservation of the Historic Brandon Auditorium and other local historic sites. (320) 834-4505; www.brandonmn.com (click on history center link).

Evansville Historical Foundation The Evansville Historical Foundation was founded by Alf Thompson with the purpose of preserving the history of Evansville and the surrounding community for current and future generations to enjoy. The archives provide a wealth of information on the history of Evansville, as well as a wonderful resource for those interested in geneological research. The foundation includes several buildings, including the Thompson house, Johanson house, country schoolhouse, log cabin, sod house, root cellar, pioneer church, prayer chapel, town hall and Johnson house. (218) 948-2010; www.evansvillemn.net.

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It’s a controversy more than 100 years in the making: Did an immigrant Swedish farmer find a buried rock in 1898 that contained an ancient runic message carved by Viking explorers 100 years before Columbus discovered America? Or is the whole thing a hoax, perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster? You can view the controversial stone at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria. A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located in a small park at the east end of 6th Avenue in Alexandria.

The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on Minnesota lakes. The museum celebrates area lake traditions and legacies and is committed to their preservation for future generations. (320) 759-1114; www.mnlakesmaritime.org.

Runestone Museum/ Fort Alexandria The Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria are at 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Along with the famed Kensington Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, a memorial/gun exhibit, wildlife exhibit and hands-on children’s area. Next to the museum stands Fort Alexandria, a nearly exact replica of a stockade built in 1862. The fort includes a general store and post office, log cabin, church, country school, blacksmith shop, washhouse, smokehouse, a 40-foot viking ship and farm equipment from years gone by. (320) 763-3160; www.runestonemuseum.org.

Our Lady of the Hills Our Lady of the Hills is a shrine of the Virgin Mary erected by a rural Millerville resident in response to answered prayers for healing. It overlooks the hill country near the border of Douglas and Otter Tail counties. The steel and cement statue stands 22 feet tall and weighs 4,500 pounds. It is located on Our Lady of the Hills Road northwest of Millerville.

Osakis Area Heritage Center The Osakis Area Heritage Center’s mission is to discover, preserve and share the history of the Osakis area. Located in the Osakis Information Center, 11 East Main St., the center includes a research collection of family files, cemetery maps, town maps, county histories, photo files, scrapbooks, high school and charter school yearbooks, microfilm and print copies of the Osakis Review newspaper. (320) 859-3777.

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schools Alexandria - Dist. 206 1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Superintendent: Rick Lahn Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us E-mail: 206info@alexandria.k12.mn.us Jefferson High School (320) 762-2142 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Discovery Middle School(320) 762-7900 Principal: Matt Aker Lincoln Elementary (320) 762-3320 Principal: Brendan Bogart

Voyager Elementary (320) 762-3325 Principal: Dana Christenson Woodland Elementary (320) 762-3300 Principal: Scott Heckert Garfield Elementary (320) 834-2261 Principal: Lisa Pikop Carlos Elementary (320) 852-7181 Principal: Lisa Pikop Miltona Science Magnet Elementary Principal: Lisa Pikop (218) 943-2371 Community Education (320) 762-3310 Director: Susan Scarborough Early Education Center (320) 762-3305 Coordinator: Connie Good

School board: Dean Anderson Dave Anderson Sandy Susag Angie Krebs Pam Carlson Jean Robley Alan Zeithamer

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The District 206 School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except in January and February when (due to federal holidays) meetings are the 4th Monday.

Jefferson High School Jefferson High School (JHS) serves as an educational home to 920 students. JHS is committed to academic excellence and making positive learning connections with students. Our staff works hard to ensure that every student feels connected to our school, while providing a diverse, personalized and rigorous education. It offers more than 180 required and elective courses including Advanced Placement, College Level Exam Programs, Dual Credit and articulated credit courses, individualized study and career/service mentorships. The special education program is comprehensive, with a staff that believes every student can learn and achieve. Students also have opportunities to explore several classes through post secondary partnerships. The co-curricular program offers more than 50 quality fine arts, athletic and academic opportunities for student participation beyond the regular classroom day. These activities have continually excelled in regional and state competitions. The JHS staff and administration work hard to make sure every student has the opportunity to graduate on time and be prepared for post secondary learning opportunities. JHS is located at 1401 Jefferson Street in Alexandria.

Discovery Middle School At Discovery Middle School (DMS), students experience growth academically and personally. Staff is committed to excellence and aims to help students reach their academic and personal potential. Students take courses in English, math, science and social studies. DMS is also proud to be a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school – a program that engages students in science, math and engineering. A host of electives are offered, such as family and consumer science, visual and industrial arts, music, foreign languages, computers and drama. DMS offers programming that provides an academically challenging curriculum and the potential to earn high school credits. Students have access to programs that include math competitions, an engineering club and knowledge bowl. DMS also offers co-curricular activities, from athletics to fine arts to specialty clubs. A personalized setting is fostered by “teaming” in grades 7 and 8. Core-course teachers share the same group of students, allowing for special learning opportunities and better student-teacher interaction. DMS is located at 510 McKay Avenue in Alexandria.

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schools Lincoln Elementary Lincoln Elementary is home to approximately 540 students in grades K-6. The staff works as a team to ensure students learn and grow. Staff members strive to achieve academic excellence by collaborating with families and are accountable as a team by monitoring the progress of all students. Lincoln prides itself on its family-friendly, student-centered atmosphere and works diligently to create a dynamic learning environment through preparation, training and embracing change. The school has implemented a balanced literacy framework in K-2 classrooms and continues to train in and implement this model in 3-6 grade classrooms. Teachers are trained in best practice systems of mathematics assessment and intervention to support the Everyday Math curriculum. In an effort to address the whole learner through best practice, Lincoln supports students through strategic behavioral support planning embedded in problem-solving teams. Lincoln embraces the Code of Conduct and the standards of Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Fairness. Lincoln is located at 1120 Lark Street in Alexandria.

Voyager Elementary Voyager Elementary is on 17 acres and includes the William F. Banke Memorial Marsh, a wildlife area that offers students, parents and staff the opportunity to learn about nature. The building is unique in design and arrangement, with each grade level sharing a common atrium and multi-purpose hallway. Facilities include barrier-free access to the cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, computer labs, art room and playground. Each room is equipped with computers, presentation equipment and Smart Board technology. Voyager holdstheme days, reading promotions and family events. Dedicated, experienced classroom teachers, specialists in media/technology, music, art and physical education, along with teachers and support staff in 13 categories of special education, provide a quality-learning program. The standards-based curriculum is designed to meet needs of individual learners. A variety of academic enrichment and at-risk programs are offered in addition to the school day. Voyager is located at 203 Voyager Drive in Alexandria.

Woodland Elementary Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. Numerous learning options engage students and provide teachers with environments that support what and how they teach. The outdoor classroom and nature trail offer learning experiences beyond classroom walls. A school garden provides fresh produce as part of the lunch program. Teaching staff are highly trained in the balanced literacy framework. This style of teaching focuses on differentiating instruction to teach reading and writing according to individual student needs. Specialized instruction is offered through special education and gifted programming. The Everyday Math curriculum combined with AVMR/SNAP supplies students with math skills that prepare them for real world math situations. Classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards and presentation systems. Woodland has two computer labs in the media center and a number of wireless iPads and laptops for classroom instruction. Families are given many opportunities to be engaged. Woodland is located at 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.

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schools Garfield, Miltona, Carlos (GMC) Elementaries Garfield, Miltona Science Magnet and Carlos Elementary schools are K-6 schools that are part of Alexandria School District 206. Staff at all three schools are committed to providing quality education for each student. The schools feature up-to-date technology opportunities for students at all levels. Computers are available in each classroom and media center along with presentation systems that allow for interaction. Special area teachers instruct in physical education, music, art and media/technology. Specialized programming is offered through Reading Intervention, Special Education, Title I, Leveled Literacy Intervention and Gifted and Talented classes. Garfield Elementary staff members nurture students in an open, friendly atmosphere. The family atmosphere permeates the school and is supported by involved parents. Garfield provides many creative educational opportunities supported by experienced teachers.

Miltona Science Magnet Elementary has an emphasis on the environment. Located on 12 acres of wooded hills and trails, a meadow and wetlands area, its motto is: “Branching out to create an appreciation of our environment.” Teachers work hard to integrate science into the curriculum whenever possible. Cross country skis, snow shoes and GPS devices help get students involved in the environment yearround. Carlos Elementary School is a little school with a lot of heart! The staff is committed to providing a quality education for each student. Teachers know that the four walls surrounding student desks are just one of many areas where instruction occurs. From the playground to field trips, students encounter journeys that give them memories to last a lifetime. Carlos has a childcare program before and after school that allows for supervised activities and homework.

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District 206 Community Education offers programs and services to thousands of lifelong learners in the district. There are hundreds of opportunities for people of all ages to develop skills, determine interest and discover talents.

School District 206 has provided early childhood programming since 1982. The following programs are offered at its Early Education Center site: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • School Readiness Preschool Programs • Alexandria Family School • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Head Start*

Early Education (Birth to K) • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Creating Learners - District 206 Preschool • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Early Education Center

K-12 Youth Programs • K-12 Classes • Compass School Age Care • High School Service Opportunities Adult Learning • Adult Education Classes • Online Classes • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • Community Engagement Initiatives • Volunteer Program • Mentor Program For information, call (320) 762-3310 or visit the office in Suite #201 on the second floor of Woodland Elementary School, 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.

District 206’s youngest learners and their families have multiple opportunities to participate in various programs with a wide variety of services at the Early Education Center. The Early Education Center is adjacent to Woodland Elementary School at 1410 South McKay Avenue. *Head Start is a federally funded program and subleases space in the Early Education Center.

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schools Brandon District 207 206 West 3rd Street, P.O. Box 185, Brandon, MN 56315 (320) 524-2263, (320) 834-4084 Website: www.b-e.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Mark Westby Senior high principal: Tom Trisko Elementary principal: Mark Westby School board: Randy Bettermann - (320) 834-4751; Deb Sullivan - (320) 834-4409; Kevin Challes - (320) 524-2333; Tim Lauthen - (320) 834-2364; Mike Randt - (320) 834-4778; Art Vinson - (320) 834-2291. The Brandon School Board meets the 3rd Monday each month.

Evansville District 208 123 2nd Ave., P.O. Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326 (218) 948-2241, (320) 834-4841 Website: www.b-e.k12.mn.us Superintendent/principal: Mark Westby School board: David Anderson - (320) 834-4629; Shane Englund - (218) 948-2063; Britta Richter - (218) 948-2248; Ethan Henneman - (320) 834-4543; Kent Huisman - (218) 948-2428; Carol Juul - (320) 834-4569; Andy Siira - (320) 524-2766. The Evansville School Board meets the 2nd Monday each month.

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schools Osakis District 213 500 East 1st Avenue, P.O. Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakis.k12.mn.us Superintendent: John Peterka Senior high principal: Tim Roggenbuck Elementary principal: Pat Ryan School board: Steve Hilde - (320) 859-2766; Tom Grundman - (320) 859-4574; Pat Hildebrandt - (320) 859-2959; Shari Maloney - (320) 859-3098; Monica Klimek - (320) 808-8885; Genny LeBrun - (320) 859-5098. The Osakis School Board meets the 2nd Monday each month.

West Central Area District 2342 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2650 Website: www.westcentralareaschools.net Superintendent: Patrick J. Westby WCA South Elementary: 31 North Central Ave., Kensington, MN 56343 (320) 965-2724 Dean of Students: Harold Nelson WCA Secondary School: 301 Co. Rd. 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 Principal: Nels Onstad School board: Daryl Amundson - (320) 528-2327; Janice Amundson - (218) 685-4115; Charles Meidl - (320) 986-2645; JoAnn Jacoby - (218) 685-4045; Chad Biss - (218) 458-2276; Steve Martineau - (218) 458-2280; Jill Beuckens - (320) 986-2828. The West Central Area School Board meets the 3rd Monday each month.

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schools New Testament Christian School 2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: www.newtestamentchristianschool.org Principal/Administrator: Leslie Shjerve New Testament is dedicated to providing the best possible education to students in all three areas of their being: physical, mental and spiritual. A family's influence on a child's spiritual growth is the mainstay of the child's relationship with Christ. The staff encourages and supplements that relationship. If a child comes with a concern or need, we pray for that child before and after school, or in a classroom setting. The Bible says, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." We are excited to be a part of that training.

St. Mary’s Catholic School 421 Hawthorne, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5861 Website: www.smsa.stclouddiocese.org Principal: Troy Sladek St. Mary's is a community of faith developed by parents, staff and students to provide an educational setting where each child can develop a strong sense of self-worth and positive attitude toward sharing and group associations. We commit to providing a positive atmosphere where Catholic Christian values are taught, modeled and practiced, giving each child the freedom and direction to develop his/her personal worth and uniqueness. Our curriculum responds to the needs of the total child: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical.

Zion Lutheran School 300 Lake St., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalex.org Principal: Lynn Peffer Zion is a fully-accredited preschool through grade 8 program that offers quality, Christian-based education. We provide a well-rounded curriculum in core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical ed. and extracurriculars such as band, orchestra and sports. We deal with each child as an individual child of God, nurturing them to their full potential in spiritual, academic, physical and emotional growth. The school, church and home work together to teach Christian values/morals to prepare them as responsible members of society and God’s kingdom.

St. Agnes Catholic School 307 4th Ave. W., P.O. Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130; Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Principal: Pat Pospisil St. Agnes offers spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and the parish community. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting feelings of security and self worth, and by meeting individual needs. We provide motivation and basic academic skills to foster lifelong learning, responsible decision making and creative thinking through a variety of learning experiences. We recognize we are created in God's image and emphasize the gift of life by fostering an attitude of Christian concern for peace and justice. Our mission is to nurture children and their families through sharing Christ’s love while instilling academic excellence.

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churches Alexandria Assembly of God Living Waters - 1310 N. Nokomis Street NE (320) 763-5224 Website: www.mylivingwaters.org Pastor: Sam McKay Baptist Cornerstone - 202 7th Avenue E. (320) 762-1565 Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen E-mail: office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com Grace - 1704 Hazel Hill Road (320) 763-4393 Pastor: Craig Dahl E-mail: gracealx@embarqmail.com Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic - 420 Irving Street (320) 763-5781 Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld E-mail: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org Charismatic New Testament - 2505 Highway 29 N. (320) 762-2444 Website: www.newtestalex.org Pastor: Peter Reishus E-mail: newtest@wisper-wireless.com Christian Liferight Outreach - 1906 6th Avenue E. (320) 766-0233 The Point - 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE (320) 766-1586 Website: facebook.com/thepointalexandria Pastor: Craig Dahl New Life Christian Church - 1910 County Road 82 SE (320) 763-7051 Website: www.your-newlife.com Pastors: John Taplin, Jeremy Schneider E-mail: office@your-newlife.com Congregational First Congregational United Church of Christ - 221 7th Avenue W. (320) 763-3341 Website: www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com Pastor: Scott Keehn E-mail: office@firstcongregationaluccalex.com Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal - 602 12th Avenue E., Lake Street (320) 763-3201 Website: www.alexmnepiscopal.org Deacon: Tom Sinning E-mail: episcopal@centurylink.net

Evangelical Alexandria Covenant - 4005 Dakota Street (320) 763-5659 Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org Youth Website: www.alexandriayouth.com Senior pastor: John LeVahn Executive pastor: Trinity Opp Pastor of student ministry: Brian Farka E-mail: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org Catalyst Covenant - 1410 S. McKay Avenue/Woodland School Office: 625 Broadway Street (320) 759-1800 Website: www.catalystcov.org Lead pastor: Steve Eng Lake Community - 490 Voyager Drive (320) 762-5424 Website: www.lakecommunity.org Senior pastor: Ron Berget Women’s and care ministries: Melody Warren Children’s ministries: KrisAnn Carlsen Missions and student pastor: Jeff Pankratz E-mail: michelle@lakecommunity.org Full Gospel / Spirit Filled Church for the Harvest -1910 Aga Drive, Suite 280 (320) 759-1400 Website: www.cfthonline.com Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo E-mail: info@cfthonline.com House of Prayer - 3020 Rosewood Lane SE (P.O. Box 903) (320) 762-0828 Website: www.hopci.com Pastor: Lynndene Way E-mail: hopci@hopci.com Lutheran Berea Lutheran Brethren - 1405 6th Avenue E. (320) 762-1092 Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick Bethesda Lutheran - 1204 North Nokomis NE (320) 763-5164 Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Pastor: Jerry Lanes E-mail: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Calvary Lutheran (ELCA) - 605 Douglas Street (320) 763-5178 Website: www.calvaryalex.org Senior pastor: Hans Dahl Associate pastor: Mike Widner Visitation pastor: Rol Halvorson E-mail: calvary@calvaryalex.org First Lutheran (ELCA) - 822 Douglas Street (320) 762-2196 Website: firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Marilee Bergerson, Kari van Wakeren E-mail: frstluth@firstlutheranalexandria.com Good Shepherd Lutheran (Missouri Synod) - 2702 Hwy. 29 N. (320) 762-5152 Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Eric Van Scharrel Director of Christian education: Ken Bakalyar E-mail: church@gsalex.org

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churches Living Word Lutheran (LCMC) Office - 324 Broadway Street, Suite 209 Worship - Holiday Inn, 5637 Highway 29 S. (320) 762-1997 Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org Pastor: A.J. Kluver E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) - 681 Voyager Drive (320) 762-8641 Website: www.shalomlutheran.org Pastor: Grant Aaseng E-mail: slc@shalomlutheran.org St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (WELS) - 805 Rosewood Lane (320) 762-1644 Website: www.stpaulalex.com Pastor: Michael Neuman Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) - 300-310 Lake Street (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalex.org Senior pastor: David Hinz Visitation pastor: William F. Moeller E-mail: zionluth@zionalex.org Methodist Alexandria First Free Methodist - 402 8th Avenue East (320) 763-3395 Website: www.alexfirstfmc.org Pastor: Rick Martin Assistant pastor: Nick Scutari E-mail: alexfirstfmc@alexfirstfmc.org United Methodist - 2210 6th Avenue East (320) 763-4624 Website: www.alexumc.org Pastor: Jeffrey Hansen Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 1427 Lake Street (320) 763-6721 Website: www.lds.org or www.mormon.org Non Denominational Spirit Life Church - 503 Hawthorne Street (320) 808-7278 Pastor: Jeff Ferguson E-mail: SpiritLifeChurch4Him@gmail.com Pentecostal Lakeland United Pentecostal - 2201 Highway 29 North (320) 762-2080 Pastor: Roger Feiler Seventh-day Adventist Lakes Area Seventh-day Adventist - 201 13th Avenue West (507) 313-6464 Website: lakesarea22.adventistchurchconnect.org Pastor: Devin Locati United Church of Christ First Congregational UCC - 221 7th Avenue W. (320) 763-3341 Website: firstcongregationaluccalex.com Pastor: Scott Keehn

Belle River St. Nicholas Catholic - (320) 852-7041 Pastor: David Petron E-mail: stnick@arvig.net

Brandon Chippewa Lutheran - (320) 834-4875 Pastor: Michael Johnson E-mail: theesaint1@gmail.com Grace Lutheran - (320) 834-4873 Website: www.gracebrandon.org Pastor: Dennis L. Preston E-mail: grace@gctel.com West Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772 E-mail: moelutheranparish@gmail.com St. Ann’s Catholic - (320) 834-5095 Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org Pastor: LeRoy Scheierl E-mail: stanns@gctel.com St. Paul’s Lutheran - (218) 583-2825 Pastor: Ed Borchardt E-mail: borchardted@arvig.net St. Petri Lutheran - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 524-2550

Carlos Trinity Lutheran - (320) 852-7530 Vicar: Philip Peterson E-mail: peeeps@juno.com

Evansville Christina Lake Lutheran - (218) 948-2218 Calvary Covenant - (218) 948-2230 Website: www.calvarycovenantevansville.com Pastor: Mick Murphy E-mail: calcov@gctel.com Faith Lutheran - (218) 948-2574, (320) 834-4589 Website: www.faithlutheranevansvillemn.org Pastor: Zachery W. Johnson E-mail: faithlc@gctel.com

Farwell Oscar Lake Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake Pastor: Denise Crosky E-mail: revdenise1@gctel.net

Garfield East Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772 E-mail: moelutheranparish@gmail.com St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran - (320) 834-2248 Pastor: Shawn Ethridge E-mail: stjohn@gctel.com St. Luke's - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 762-2684, (320) 834-2285 Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastor: David Gran

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Our Saviour’s Lutheran - (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen Fahlun Lutheran - (320) 763-9500 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen

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Covenant - (320) 965-2331 Pastor: David Wallin E-mail: dtwpastor@yahoo.com First Lutheran - (320) 965-2549 Interim Pastor: Kathryn Rothman E-mail: 1stluthe@runestone.net Nora Lutheran - (320) 965-2433 Pastor: Interim Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church (320) 965-2596, (320) 283-5273 Pastor: Roger Thoennes

Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception - (320) 859-2390 Pastor: Father David Petron E-mail: iccosakis@arvig.net Elim Lutheran - (320) 859-4244 Pastor: Lindell Quam E-mail: elim141@arvig.net Osakis Lutheran - (320) 859-2350 Pastor: Ronald Calvert First Presbyterian - (320) 859-4550 Website: www.osakispresbyterian.org Pastor: Tim Sutton E-mail: osakispc@midwestinfo.net Redeemer Lutheran - (320) 859-3137 Pastor: Allan Craig Salem Lutheran - (320) 859-3727 Pastor: Steve Hilde Sauk Valley Lutheran - (320) 859-2766 Pastor: Steve Hilde

Leaf Valley Ebenezer Lutheran - (320) 760-5328 Pastor: Dennis Angland E-mail: dwangland@gmail.com

Millerville Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic - (320) 876-2240 Website: www.sdmillerville.stclouddiocese.org Pastor: LeRoy Scheierl

Millerville Township Trinity Lutheran - (218) 583-2825 Website: www.Trinitylcmsmnn.org Pastor: Ed Borchardt E-mail: borchardted@arvig.net

Rose City Evangelical Free - (218) 943-4241 Website: www.forministry.com/USMNEFREERCEFC Pastor: Larry D. Pearson E-mail: rcefc1@hotmail.com

Faith Lutheran - (218) 943-2891 Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com Interim pastor: Stephen Olson E-mail: faith310@midwestinfo.net Mount Calvary - (218) 943-5251 Vacancy Pastor: Bill Stockman

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organizations Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org

763-7655

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Adult Children of Alcoholics & ALANON 1604 Jefferson Meeting line 762-1116 Kathleen 762-2012 Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Ben Klipfel, Executive Director David Christman, Associate Director 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org

Alexandria Firemen’s Auxiliary Carrie Johnson, President 491-6893 Alexandria Garden Club Glen Huebner 283-5817 Alexandria Gun Club David Bartlow eabco.com/agc.htm

846-3673

Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality, CVB Sara Stadtherr, Exec. Director 610 Fillmore, Ste. 2; P.O. Box 1207 1-800-245-2539 www.ExploreAlex.com

Alexandria Area Baseball Association Steve Radtke 808-5924 www.AABAbaseball.org

Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Coni McKay, Exec. Director763-3161 206 Broadway www.alexandriamn.org

Alexandria Area Community Foundation Judy Radil 763-6784 P.O. Box 488 (fax) 763-4749 www.alexandriafoundation.org judy@kaleidoscopebusiness.com

Alexandria Literacy Project 1204 Hwy 27 W www.thealp.org

Alexandria Area Economic Development Jason Murray, Director 763-4545 610 Fillmore, Suite 1 www.alexmn.org aaedc@rea-alp.com Alexandria Area Hockey Association Kent Kopp 762-2430 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444 Alexandria Area Music Teacher’s Assn Annette Helder 834-4426 Alexandria Area Retired Educators Dr. Keith Redfield, President 763-4126 Al Holm 763-3383 www.mnream.org Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685 Sue Hawkinson 763-5670 115 15th Ave. W. www.elks.org Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch 763-6893 farmmkt@rea-alp.com www.mfma.org/pages/ AlexandriaFarmersMarket/ Alexandria Figure Skating Club www.alexandriafigureskating.org

762-3312

Alexandria Opportunity Center Mike Burke, Exec. Director762-2015 107 Donna Ave. Alexandria Radio-Controlled Flyers Jim Zabel 834-2072 www.alexandriar-cflyers. rchomepage.com Alexandria Rotary Club Brian Gibson, President P.O. Box 1032 www.alexrotary.com

762-1534

Alexandria Senior Center Anne Esterberg, Director 762-2087 414 Hawthorne Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488 302 Fillmore St. Alexandria Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. W., Ste 107762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/ alexandria Alexienne Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Pam Baker 808-1594 Joan Huseth 763-4644 American Association of University Women Joan Larson 846-7061

All addresses are Alexandria unless otherwise noted. All phone area codes are 320 unless otherwise noted. American Cancer Society Kayla Hawkinson 324-7184 www.cancer.org kayla.hawkinson@cancer.org St. Cloud office 1-800-239-7028 Cancer information 1-800-227-2345 American Dairy Association Bill Dropik Jr. 762-0779 American Heart Association www.heart.org 1-800-242-8721 American Legion Auxiliary mnala.org American Legion Post #87 Ron Jacobson, Commander762-1269 Joel Novak, Adjutent 759-9826 alp87alex@aol.com American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore, Executive Director 251-7641 Ken Voigt, Community Coordinator 701 Broadway, Ste 101 763-3800 www.redcrossmn.org Service to Armed Forces: 877-272-7337 Arc West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, Program Coordinator (218) 233-5949; 1-800-411-0124 www.arcwestcentral.org arcwcm@702com.net Art in the Park (A function of AAAA) 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center 1114 Broadway, Ste. 5 762-1224 www.birthright.org1-800-550-4900 Blue Star Mothers Mary Anderson, Chapter President P.O. Box 1205 762-8096 bsmmn2@hotmail.com Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council District Office (Alexandria) 808-5096 Jim Stratton 834-3728 Service Center 1-877-293-5011 www.nlcbsa.org

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organizations Brush and Palette Club Jana Tonsfeldt Catholic Charities

815-8384

1-800-830-8254

Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Joelle Burreson, Exec. Dir. 760-5515 Brad Lambrecht, Artistic Dir. 815-5168 1210 Broadway, Suite 240, Box 105 www.centrallakessymphony.org Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken 491-6308 Central Lakes Music Club Karen Erickson

762-1713

Douglas County Democrats Chuck Nettestad 763-3968 Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 762-3890 www.extension.umn.edu Douglas County Fair Dale Buchholz, secretary/manager www.mndouglascofair.com760-1278

Downtown Merchants Association Jeff Meland 491-4732 downtownalexandria.com

Douglas County Geneaology Guild Marcine Nightengale 762-0382 Kim Dillon

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Douglas County Sheriff Office 216 7th Ave. W 762-8151

Douglas County Historical Society Kim Dillon, Interim Director762-0382 1219 Nokomis St. www.dchsmn.org

Child Care Resource & Referral 700 Cedar 759-3993

Douglas County Hospice

Community Education (School District 206) Susan Scarborough, dir. 762-3310 1410 S. McKay Ave., Suite 201 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/ce Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 - 6th Ave. E 763-3177 mastermason.org/constellation lodge81/ Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) Carla Bettin 762-1771 524 Willow Dr. www.dcdac.com Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Deb Herges, Vice Chair 762-4727 Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Jeff Linn 834-2033 www.douglasareatrails.com Douglas County 4-H Jodi Hintzen, 4-H Program Coordinator 720 Fillmore, Suite B090 762-3890 Douglas County Committee on Aging Mary Krueger 762-3047 725 Elm St., Suite 1200

Douglas County Veterans Service Office 806 Fillmore 762-3883

Douglas County Farm Bureau Vern Hedlin, President 763-4442 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4

Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway, Ste. 8

Community Action Program (CAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. www.wcmca.org 1-800-492-4805

Douglas County Public Health Senior Office Mary Krueger 762-3047 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 Douglas County Social Services www.co.douglas.mn.us 762-2302

Ducks Unlimited Inc. Terry Kostinec www.ducks.org

852-8082

763-6018

Douglas County Hospital Education Dept. 111 17th Ave. East 762-6094 www.dchospital.com Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk 762-6024 Douglas County Lakes Association Dorothy Klemann, Secretary 762-8005 www.dclamn.org Douglas County Library Main Desk 762-3014 720 Fillmore www.douglascountylibrary.org Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014 Douglas/Grant County Pork Producers Don Buse 834-4972 Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf Mary Sinning 760-7554 1205 Lake St. 762-8411 Douglas County Public Health 725 Elm, Suite 1200 763-6018 Douglas County Public Works 762-2999 Douglas County Republicans Dan Haglin 815-9614

Eagles Club 526 N. Nokomis

763-3063

Ecumen Bethany Community 1020 Lark St. 762-1567 Education Minnesota - Alexandria Joyce Engel, President 762-7900 510 McKay Ave. N www.educationminnesota.org Elder Network 420 12th Ave. E. Room 32763-9084 www.alexandriaeldernetwork.com Epilepsy Foundation 2229 Roosevelt Rd.1-800-779-0777 St. Cloud, MN 56301 529-0000 www.efmn.org Evansville Arts Center P.O. Box 68

218-948-2787

Experience Works Michael Pattee 763-6883 Central Square, Ste. 200, Glenwood www.experienceworks.org Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines Linda Bear 759-1196 1-800-955-6032 460 Northside Dr. NE Suite 30 www.gslakesandpines.org Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Sandy Thorson 762-2022 Teresa Thoennes 491-8803

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organizations Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Director 762-4255 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org Ice Fishing Challenge Anthony Zimny

Lakes Area Professional Child Care Assn. Tonia Hagedon 815-8783 Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) Jenniffer Rugani, Pres. PO Box 214 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org info@lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org

Miracle Horse Riders Candy Esterberg (218) 267-5216 12373 485th Avenue 766-2994 Parkers Prairie miraclehorseriders@hotmail.com Model Railroad Club Tom Skuza trainweb.org/amra

612-219-8699

762-2124

Inclusion Network Shari Maloney 762-4466 www.inclusionnetwork.org

Lakes Area Recreation Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 720 Fillmore, Suite B020 www.lakesarearecreation.com

Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter Chris Willander, Pres.(612) 554-8170 Dave Williamson, Vice Pres. (320) 491-2898

Jaycees Voicemail www.alexjaycees.com

Lakes Chamber Music Society 610 Fillmore, Suite 6 762-5666 www.alexfest.org

National Guard Armory 310 Broadway 762-7817 www.nationalguard.com

LEARN - Home School Support Group Chad Ferguson 763-8890 learnathomemn.com learnathomeinc@gmail.com

Newcomers Club Mindy Trunnell 701-200-4976 P.O. Box 1143 freewebs.com/alexnewcomers/ index.html

834-3030

Jingle Bells Telethon Kathy Schlosser

834-3030

Kiwanis Club - Golden K Harvey Weisel

763-5824

Kiwanis Club - Noon Bruce Nelson

808-0575

Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Tam Bukowski 762-4415 www.aktionclub.org Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888 Knights of Columbus 722 6th Ave. East

New Horizons for Widows/Widowers Jeri Dawson 491-5409

Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors Mary Krueger 762-3047 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 www.lgfalexandria.com

Parkinson’s Support Group Val Trumm 762-2196 val.trumm@firstlutheran alexandria.com

Lions Club (Evening) Ron Droppo

PEO Chapter AO Kay Sukobich

762-0464 (cell) 760-5878

Lake Miltona Resorts & Visitor Bureau Steve at Woodland Resort 218-943-5191 Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. (218) 739-5780 Fergus Falls MN 56537 800-262-2787 lrac4@lracgrants.org www.lrac4.org (612) 605-8127

Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada St. SW 759-2260 www.lakesareahumanesociety.org

846-5132

Lions Club (Golden Brothers) Bruce Jordan 762-8011

Planned Parenthood 1103 Broadway, Ste. 110 762-0766 www.plannedparenthood.org

Lions Club (Sunrise) Harold Koep

Pheasants Forever douglascounty.pheasantsforever.org

762-5572

Knute Nelson - “Friends of Knute” Auxiliary & Volunteers Judy Thielke, Life Enhancement Director 420 12th Ave. E 763-1162 www.knutenelson.org jthielke@knutenelson.org

Lakes Area Quilters Jean Back

Legal Services of NW Minnesota 426 Broadway 762-0663 1-800-450-2552

762-1830

Lutheran Social Services and Lifeworks Jody Shaskey-Setright 762-5124 507 22nd Ave. E. Suite 1

PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) 818 Elm Street 762-4100 pluskids@wingsfamilyservices.com

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Headquarters (612) 825-6831 mccl.org

Quilts Along The Trail Carol Mihalchick, Director 859-3800

Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 763-4002 alexandria@mndeerhunters.com

Rainbow Rider Public Transit 1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com

Minnesota Rural Education Association P.O. Box 155, Brandon 762-6574

Red Hat Clubs Marcia Bolin

524-2174

Minnesouri Association of Cottages 12852 Minnesouri Club Rd. NE 852-7300

Red Willow Arts Coalition Sandy Susag, President

763-7161

Resorters Golf Tournament Ron Rebrovich 763-3605

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organizations Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) West Central Communities Action Heather Thromodson 1-800-492-4805 Runestone Amateur Radio Club George Schouweiler 886-5346 Runestone Area Education District #61-6014 Carla Ptacek, Director 763-5559 700 Northside Drive NE runestoneareaeducationdistrict. weebly.com Runestone Community Center Rod Lorenz 763-4466 City Hall - 704 Broadway arcc@rea-alp.com Runestone Go Kart Association Darran Peterson 815-4370 Ron Johnson 491-2618 www.runestonegokart.com Runestone Museum 206 Broadway 763-3160 www.runestonemuseum.org Runestone Regional Learning Center Carla Ptacek, Director 762-0627 700 Northside Drive NE Runestone Rockettes Janice Schogren

763-9700

Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org 218-739-9692 Senior Companion Program Deb Shay 762-2974 Sertoma Club Anthony Zimny

762-2124

Sheriff’s Posse Val Mason 815-6759 Sheriff’s Office 762-8151 Law Enforcement Center 216 7th Ave. W Shrine Hospital - Area Chair Michael Denke, President 815-6005 Brion Golde, Secretary 763-9212 Shriners Circus Mike Pray, Chair Ralph Berg

763-6486 763-7605

Someplace Safe www.someplacesafe.info 700 Cedar St., Suite 237 762-1995

Waska Riders Saddle Club David Anderson waskariders.org andersonhorsemanship@gmail.com

Sons of Norway - Runic Vennskap Lodge #530 Judy Burkey 763-3290

Weight Loss Club - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Vicki Schreiner-Kaiser 587-8155 mnvicki78@gmail.com

Special Olympics 218-631-2281 ext. 1063 Karyn Sportel 852-7664 www.specialolympicsminnesota.org

Wings Family Supportive Services 1417 Broadway 763-6638 www.wingsfamilyservices.com

Support Groups/Health Care www.alexclinic.com 763-5123 www.dchospital.com 762-1511 Theatre L’Homme Dieu 1875 County Rd. 120 NE 846-3150 P.O. Box 1086 www.tlhd.org United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jessica Boyer, Exec.Director834-7800 2504 Aga Dr., P.O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 3rd Ave. E 763-9221 www.alexandriavfw.com Viking Speedway Phil Merten 760-9614 www.vikingspeedway.net Viking Sportsmen Steve Hoskins 846-7975 www.vikingsportsmen.org Vikingland Band Festival Greg DeGier 491-9268 Rhonda Blaser 760-6787 www.vikinglandbandfestival.com Vikingland Builders Association Sandy Argetsinger (651) 230-6870 509 E 22nd Ave, Ste. 103763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com Vikingland Community Support 700 Cedar St., Ste. 144 763-6261 Village Family Service Center 460 Northside Dr., Ste. 5 762-8851 www.thevillagefamily.org 1-888-861-4584 Vintage Car Club Don Kingston

846-3637

Women’s Club Kathryn LeBrasseur

763-3394

Zetetic Study Club Jane Landman

846-2842

If your organization was not included in this publication, e-mail tbitzan@echopress.com or call (320) 763-1211 for inclusion in next year’s publication.

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Your guide to area golf courses Pine Ridge Golf Course

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lakes Aaron

Christina

Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.

Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82 Named for the Queen of Sweden.

Grants

Cowdry

Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler.

Agnes Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd. Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East.

Andrew Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 Named for first physician in Alexandria.

Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd. Named for Samuel Cowdry, an early settler.

Crooked Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.

Blackwell

Darling

Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln. Named for early settler of Holmes City.

Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos Named for Andrew Darling who settled in the area in 1860.

Brophy Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. Named for Brophy family, early residents.

Burgen Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 Named for William Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore in 1869.

Carlos Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends at West Point Academy.

Chippewa Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 Named for Native Americans.

Devils Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd.

Freeborn Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96

Geneva Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Hwy. 27 Called Rowley on early maps; renamed by Walter Scott Shotwell after resort town of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

Gilbert Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd. Named for an early settler.

Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94

Henry

Ida Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip Named by Myron Colony, one of the lake’s first colonists, in honor of a girlfriend out East.

Indian Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.

Irene Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 First known as Reservation Lake, renamed for Irene Roadruck, daughter of an early settler.

Latoka Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. An Indian name.

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Long

Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point.

Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. Named for its contour.

Little Chippewa

Maple

Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108 Named for native Americans.

Lobster Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster. It is believed this lake was first called Kinkead, but later changed.

Louise Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 Named for the many maple trees that surrounded the lake.

Mary Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy.

27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers.

Mill Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 Called Cornelia on early maps; unknown how it was renamed.

Miltona Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, whose husband had a homestead in Leaf Valley.

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lakes Mina Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8 Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer, a major in the Civil War and Secretary of State, for his mother.

Moon Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82.

Moses

Name likely derived from Ojibwe Indian name for the lake, “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and refers to Sauk Indians who roamed the area.

Oscar

Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.

Smith Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 27 and Smith Lake Rd. Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake.

Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. Named for its contour.

Rachel

Osakis

Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 Named for the daughter of an early Holmes City settler.

Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County)

Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr.

Round

Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 Named for the King of Sweden.

Pocket

Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 Named for religious prophet, or possibly for a prominent Alexandria family.

Red Rock

Stowe Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd.

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lakes Turtle

Whiskey

Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88

Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58

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Winona

Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23

Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end Probably named by Mary Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named Winona.

Vermont Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd.

Victoria Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. Called Scocka on early maps; renamed by Walter Shotwell in honor of English queen. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859.

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beaches Non-lifeguardstaffed public beaches: City Park Beach - Alexandria. Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42.

Lifeguard-staffed public beaches: Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach Alexandria. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

Rotary Beach - Alexandria. Between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos off County Road 42.

Lake Latoka Beach - Alexandria. Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road.

Chippewa County Park Beach Brandon. Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108.

Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis. Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.

Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos. Lake Carlos, seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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parks State parks Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park. A permit is required and may be purchased at the park office ($5/day, $25/year). The park features hiking trails, crosscountry ski trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater and equestrian area.

County parks Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on County Rd. 108. It features picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms, showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites. Curt Felt Memorial Park is north of Alexandria off County Rd. 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms and a softball field. Lake Brophy Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of County Rds. 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy. Kensington Runestone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays. Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to County Rd. 5 and go east five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, and interpretive, hiking and cross country ski trails.

Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Hwy. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria. Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take Hwy. 27 East, turn north on Birch Ave., go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.). Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Avenue West in Alexandria. Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria. Lake Connie Park is on 7th Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria. Lakeview Park is near Hwy. 27 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria (take Hwy. 27 East to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave.). Legion Park is at Broadway and 8th Ave. West in Alexandria. Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 North to Manor Dr. and go two blocks to the right on Springdale. Martin’s Hope Park is on 2nd Ave. across the street from Big Ole Central Park. Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street and 10th Ave. in Alexandria. Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Ave. and left on Oak Knoll Dr. Osagi Park is on Lake St. in Osakis. It features picnic tables and shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area). Pooch Playland is a dog park with a fenced-in area located at the south end of Victor St. in Alexandria. Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Ave. East.

City parks Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier. Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo, kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail. Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria.

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