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DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY GUIDE A guide to the Douglas County lakes area 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 that you can keep at your fingertips throughout the year.

INDEX: Greetings from the Chamber ......................3 Calendar of events .......................................4 Medical services............................................6 State & federal government........................7 County government .....................................8 City government .........................................10 Township government ................................12 Historic Downtown Alexandria...................14 Central Lakes Trail........................................15 Parks ..............................................................16 Golf courses .................................................18 Schools..........................................................20 Maps .............................................................27 Lakes .............................................................30 Beaches........................................................33 Senior/retirement housing ..........................34 Churches ......................................................36 Douglas County history...............................41 Douglas County Library ..............................42 Gift/Antique stores ......................................43 Organizations ...............................................44 Dining Guide ................................................48 News media .................................................50 Osakis area...................................................52 Douglas County towns ...............................53 Useful websites.............................................54

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Greetings from the Chamber Welcome to Alexandria: ‘Easy To Get To…Hard To Leave’

Ed Smith PRESIDENT

Coni McKay EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

he Alexandria Lakes Area invites you to experience our warm hospitality and friendly people. Come see for yourself our 300-plus beautiful lakes, varied activities and community celebrations. 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. Thank you for choosing Alexandria as your ultimate destination. Ed Smith, President, Board of Directors Coni McKay, Executive Director Douglas County Community Guide • April 2011 3

Calendar of events April 2011 1 1 1 1-3 2 7-9 8-9 8-10 14-16 14-16 15-16 17 17 23 24 24 28-30 29 29 28-30 30 30

Women & Wellness Conference, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria Raising Truly Great Kids Conference, Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria Comedian Louie Anderson, Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria The Cotton Patch Gospel, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria Lifestyles Expo, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Race Cars on the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Figure skating show, RCC*, Alexandria The Cotton Patch Gospel, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria Antique Tractors on the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Central Minnesota Icebreaker, Viking Speedway, Alexandria Alexandria Technical and Community College reunion and 50th anniversary celebration, Alexandria Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood Easter Egg Hunt, Erickson’s Petting Zoo, Osakis Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria Easter Sunrise Service, Spruce Hill Church, rural Miltona Women’s Rewind Weekend, downtown Alexandria Church Basement Ladies, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria Lakes Area Professional Women’s Style Show, Holiday Inn, Alexandria Vintage Cars on the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Spring Arts & Crafts Show, RCC*, Alexandria Model Train Show & Sale, RCC*, Alexandria

May 2011 1 1

Women’s Rewind Weekend, downtown Alexandria Vintage Cars on the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria 1 Christopher & Banks MS Walk, City Park, Alexandria 1 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 3 Jose´ Cole Circus, RCC*, Alexandria 13-14 Lakes Area Endurance Family Fun Run and 5K, Lake Community Church, Alexandria 14 Fishing opener 14 City-wide garage sales, Alexandria 14 Lorie Line, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 14 Master Gardeners’ Sale , Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria 14 Runestone Garage Sale, RCC*, Alexandria

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Yard Sale, Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria Aging Antics, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria Alexandria Bike Rodeo and Family Bike Ride, Voyager School, Alexandria 21 Central Lakes Trail Tour Bike Ride 23 Knute Nelson Golf Classic, Geneva Golf Club, Alexandria 25-29 Sidewalk sales, Downtown Alexandria 27-30 Awake the Lakes festival, Alexandria 28 Bass fishing opener 30 Memorial Day parade, Alexandria 30 Memorial Day parade and service, Osakis

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Duffer’s Delight Golf Tournament, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria WWII Hangar Dance, Alexandria Airport United Golf Classic, Geneva Golf Club, Alexandria 2011 Minnesota State HOG Rally, Alexandria Osakis Lions fishing tournament, Osakis Just Like Grandma’s 5k run, Osakis Triple Espresso, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Osakis Festival, Osakis Shrine Circus, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria Summer Craft and Vendor Sale, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Vikingland Band Festival, Downtown Alexandria Car show and swap meet, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria

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MN Modified Nationals, Viking Speedway, Alexandria Star Storm fireworks display, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria Fireworks display, Osakis Country Club, Osakis Evansville 4th of July Celebration, Evansville Lake Carlos Boat Parade, Lake Carlos, Alexandria Boat Parade, Chippewa Lake, Brandon Proof, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria MN State Trap Shoot Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, Osakis American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Citizen’s Field, Alexandria City-wide Garage Sales, Osakis 9 Classic Boat Show, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 10 Tour of Gardens, Douglas County 12-17 Guys on Ice, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 13-17 Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Alexandria

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Miltona Tornado Days, Miltona Flower Pots and Garden Stops, Osakis area Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Art in the Park, Alexandria City Park Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club

August 2011 1-6 2-7 4 4-8 5

Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club Power Balladz, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Douglas County Library Used Book Sale Crazy Days, Downtown Alexandria Boats, Blues & BBQ, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, Alexandria 5-7 Brandon Midsummer-Fest, Brandon 9 Knute Nelson Community Picnic, Knute Nelson Care Center, Alexandria 13-14 Gun Show, RCC*, Alexandria 18-21 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria 20 Alexandria Idol Contest, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria 20 Silverstreak Golf Classic, Osakis 27 Arts & Crafts Show, RCC*, Alexandria

September 2011 10 15

Quilts Along the Trail, Central Lakes Trail, Osakis Newspapers in Education Strike Out Illiteracy bowling tournament, Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria 15 Girls Night Out, Downtown Alexandria 15-19 Fall in Love Festival, Downtown Alexandria 16 Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze, Erickson’s Petting Zoo, Osakis 16-18 Grape Stomp, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria

October 2011 6 6-23 6-8 15 29-30 31 31

Women’s Showcase, Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria Christmas Boutique, Just Like Grandma’s, Osakis Viking Fall Classic, Viking Speedway, Alexandria Applefest, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria Fall Craft & Vendor Show, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Downtown Trick or Treat, Downtown Alexandria Trick or Treating on the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria

December 2011 1-19 3 3 8-10 9 25

Downtown Christmas Cash Card Promotion, Downtown Alexandria Santa Day, Echo Press, Alexandria Santa Day, Osakis Public School Hometown Christmas Experience, Downtown Alexandria Christmas Open House and Bake Sale, Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria Community Christmas Dinner, First Congregational Church, Alexandria

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Ongoing Events

MN State Women’s bowling tournament: Weekends Jan. 21 through May 8, 2011 (excluding Easter weekend). Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. (320) 763-6565, www.gardencenterlanes.com. Beetles Baseball: June through August. (320) 763-8151, www.alexandriabeetles.com. Viking Speedway WISSOTA racing: Saturdays late April through early Sept., Viking Speedway, Alexandria. (320) 762-1559, www.vikingspeedway.net. Alexandria Hockey Fest: Weekends mid-June through July. Runestone Community Center, Alexandria. www.alexhockeyfest.com. Blizzard Hockey: October through March. Runestone Community Center, Alexandria. www.alexandriablizzard.com. Men’s and women’s bowling tournaments: Weekends October 2011 through May 2012. Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. (320) 763-6565, www.gardencenterlanes.com.

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Taste of Home Cooking School, Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria Annual Holiday Crafters’ Tour, various Alexandria locations Community Thanksgiving Dinner, First Presbyterian Church, Osakis Black Friday, Downtown Alexandria Santa at the Mall, Viking Plaza Shopping Center, Alexandria Douglas County Community Guide • April 2011 5

Medical services Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 www.dchospital.com William Flaig, 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 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 Return To Work Program - (320) 762-6103 Speech Pathology - (320) 762-6079 Rehab at YMCA - (320) 762-6479 Sports Medicine - (320) 335-6078 Surgery Center - (320) 762-6030 Surgical Floor - (320) 759-4200

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State and Federal State Representatives:

Governor:

Torrey Westrom (R) - District 11A 273 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4929; 1-800-711-2620 (218) 685-6266; FAX: (651) 297-2668 e-mail: rep.torrey.westrom@house.mn Website: www.house.mn

Mark Dayton 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; (toll free) 1-800-657-3717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 e-mail: mark.dayton@state.mn.us Website: www.mn.gov/governor

U.S. Representative - District 7:

Mary Franson (R) - District 11B 429 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 297-9010, (320) 762-8572 e-mail: rep.mary.franson@house.mn Website: www.house.mn

Collin Peterson (DFL) 320 4th St. SW, Centre Point Mall, Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165, (320) 235-1061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov

U.S. Senators: Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; (toll free) 1-888-224-9043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1: Gerald Johnson 1466 Co. Rd. 1 SW Evansville, MN 56326 320) 834-4876 Gerald Johnson is serving in his seventh year as District 1 commissioner. A fifth-generation Douglas County resident, Johnson was raised in Urness Township a mile from where he now lives. After graduating from Evansville High School and Staples Area Vo-Tech, he married Cheryl Torgusen of Brandon, and served in the U.S. Army from 1970-71 in Vietnam. Johnson and his wife raised three children: Theresa, Christopher and Johnny T. They also have six grandchildren. In addition to raising a family, farming, working construction, and doing local assessing, Johnson has also served on his church board, as a 4-H leader, a township supervisor and a county committee member.

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.

District 2: Norm Salto 241 Townhall Rd. NW Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 759-2289 Norm Salto is serving his third year as District 2 commissioner. Born and raised on the family farm in LaGrand Township, he attended country school and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria. After working in construction and on area farms, Salto joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in El Paso, Texas for two years where he was in the Military Police Security Detachment. In 1976, he married his wife,

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Bonnie, and they raised four children, hence providing them the title of grandpa and grandma. Salto has also worked as a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy and served as the Douglas County Sheriff for four years. In 1974, Salto and his wife started Salto Enterprises, Inc., a small trucking company, which is still in operation today.

District 2 includes LaGrand and Lake Mary townships and Alexandria’s Ward 5.

District 3: Bev Bales 8170 E. Lk. Carlos Dr. NE Carlos, MN 56319 (320) 852-7335 Bev Bales is serving in her 10th year as District 3 commissioner. Bales was born on a farm near Barnesville. After high school and graduating from North Dakota State College of Science, she worked for IBM for 16 years. After that, Bales and her late husband, Bill, purchased a small business in Nelson, which they operated for 27 years. After serving as a Carlos Township supervisor, Bales served four years as a Douglas County commissioner from 1993 to 1996. She was re-elected in 2005. An active volunteer, Bales serves many local organizations and is on several committees. She has lived on Lake Carlos for the past 36 years. Bales’ family includes her daughter and sonin-law, Becky and Adam Cramlet, and two grandsons, Drew and Collin.

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

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

District 4: Paul Anderson 274 Co. Rd. 44 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3440 Paul C. Anderson is serving in his 12th year as Douglas County commissioner. Anderson was raised in Pope County, graduated from Villard High School, and later served in the U.S. Army Security Agency. Anderson worked for 31 years in the insurance business – 29 years with All State Insurance Company and two years with Billmark’s Lakes Area Insurance. He was elected county commissioner in 1992 after serving for 14 years as clerk/treasurer of Alexandria Township. Anderson was re-elected county commissioner in 2001, and has continued to serve on the Douglas County Board ever since.

District 4 includes Hudson Township, Alexandria’s Wards 1, 2 and 4 and the city of Forada.

District 5: Dan Olson 820 Lake St. Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-7696 Dan Olson is serving in his ninth year as District 5 commissioner. A lifelong resident of Alexandria, he has been married to Dawn for 39 years. They have two daughters, Stephanie and Danielle, three grandsons and one step-granddaughter. Olson and his brother, Dave, were in the painting and decorating business for many years. Music, especially gospel and praise, is a love of his. Olson enjoys working on issues that are progressive and enhance the growth of Douglas County.

District 5 includes Alexandria Township and Alexandria’s Ward 3.

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COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS Adult probation: Al Godfrey, Chad Christianson, Tony Frisch, Julie Ellison - (320) 762-3853 Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson - (320) 762-2999 Assessor: 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 Court: Rhonda Bot - (320) 762-3033 Corrections: Kimberly K. Kruse - (320) 762-3062 Tom Altendahl - (320) 762-3068 Tonya Breitkreutz (320) 762-3089 Extension education: Kay Stanek - 1-888-241-4532 Highway Department: David Robley - (320) 762-2999 Housing/Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman - (320) 762-3849 Information systems: Tom Reddick - (320) 762-3040 Lakes Area Rec.: Fritz Bukowski - (320) 762-2868 Land & Resource Management: David Rush - (320) 762-3863 Library: Karen Simmons - (320) 762-3014 Maintenance: Steve Ziemer - (320) 762-3097 Motor vehicle/License Bureau: Danita Ward (320) 762-3897 Parks Department: Al Lieffort - (320) 762-2966 Public Health: Sandy Tubbs - (320) 763-6018

Recorder: Dawn Crouse - (320) 762-3877 Recycling: Kala Fischer - (320) 763-9340 Senior citizens: Mary Krueger - (320) 763-6018 Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen - (320) 762-8151 Social Services: Mike Woods - (320) 762-2302 Solid Waste: Peter 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: 11,070 City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: H. Dan Ness - (320) 763-6678 Clerk: James Taddei - (320) 763-6678 City council: Ward I - Virgil Batesole - (320) 763-3393 Ward II - Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Ward III - Owen Miller - (320) 763-4845 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Elroy Frank - (320) 762-2826 Police chief: Rick Wyffels - (320) 763-6631 Fire chief: Jeff Karrow - (320) 763-6488 City attorney: John Lervick - (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 commissioner: Bryan Bjorgaard - (320) 763-6678 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes - (320) 763-6678 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: 489 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) 524-2260 Council: Mary Lee Korkowski - (320) 834-5188 Scott Dutcher - (320) 524-2094 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Jerry Bitzan - (320) 524-2667 Fire chief: Rick Korkowski - (320) 808-6456 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: 502 City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Mayor: Ervin Dahl - (320) 852-7698 Clerk: Marcia Okerlund - (320) 852-7858 Treasurer: Bambi Alexander - (320) 852-3000 City council: Jeffrey Schiffman - (320) 852-7828 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Sharon Illetschko - (320) 852-7369 David Schackel - (320) 852-7154 Police chief: Ralph Bradley - (320) 852-7920 Fire chief: Brian Steidl - (320) 852-7342 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., Carlos, the 1st Thursday of each month.

Evansville/56326 Population: 612 City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 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 Timothy Anderson - (320) 834-4605 Fire chief: Tim Anderson - (320) 834-4605 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: Kevin Zaviska - (320) 762-2603 Clerk/Treasurer: Ruby Benson - (320) 762-1836 City council: Robert Brittin - (320) 763-8884 Steven Kluver - (320) 762-9772 Trudy Gerdeman - (320) 762-9809 Fire chief: Stephen VanLuik - (320) 760-0389 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: 354 City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Mayor: Gaye Moundson - (320) 834-2470 Clerk/Treasurer: Sandra J. Peterson - (320) 834-2238 City council: Dave Dorman - (320) 766-0602 Joyce Kvilhaug - (320) 760-8050 John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Dan Kalina - (320) 834-2817 Fire chief: Steve Wendland - (320) 815-5445 City attorney: Mike Dolan and Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 The Garfield City Council meets at City Hall the 2nd Monday of each month.

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Government Kensington/56343 Population: 292 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) 965-2438 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: 106 Mayor: Bryan Tolifson - (320) 834-4520 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Norbert Korkowski - (320) 876-2001 Donna Thoennes - (320) 834-5470 Randy Koep - (320) 834-5088 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Rodney Roers - (320) 763-2499 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Millerville City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Miltona/56354 Population: 424 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: Dave Carter - (218) 943-5199 Mickey Lint - (218) 943-4312 Alan Betterman - (218) 943-5644 Eldridge Rosell - (218) 943-1881 Fire chief: Al Lange - (218) 943-5209 City attorney: Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 The Miltona City Council meets at City Hall the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Nelson/56355 Population: 187 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: 1,740 City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Web site: 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 Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-4517 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Fire chief: Mark Pomerleau - (320) 859-5314 Police chief: Mark Gilson - (320) 859-3178 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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Township

Government Alexandria Township Alexandria Township office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Roger Thalman - (320) 762-8554 S. Louis Ross - (320) 763-4610 Julie Feuling - (320) 759-5300 Bryon Alstead - (320) 763-6906 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 763-5360 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 763-7929 Alexandria Township meets in the conference room of the township office, 610 Fillmore, 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Belle River Township Clerk: Geri Rindahl - (320) 852-7974 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Lonny Collins - (320) 859-4688 Rod Seward - (320) 852-7707 Treasurer: Vangie Miller - (320) 852-7732 Belle River Township meets in the clerk’s home the 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

Brandon Township Clerk: Adrian Ledermann - (320) 834-4418 Supervisors: Jennifer Lanners - (320) 524-2509 Paul Lauthen - (320) 524-2122 Michael Cleary - (320) 524-2685 Treasurer: Diane Smith - (320) 834-4048 Brandon Township meets in the Brandon Senior Citizen Room the 3rd Monday of each month at 8 p.m.

Carlos Township Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 852-7563 Dwayne Waldorf - (320) 852-7827 Ted Steidl - (320) 852-7714 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Carlos Township meets at Carlos Elementary School the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Evansville Township Clerk: Kim Ostlund - (218) 834-4595 Supervisors: Kay Satterlie - (218) 948-2513 Douglas Lee - (320) 524-2634 Tony Wright - (218) 948-2682 Treasurer: Jeanine Henneman - (320) 834-4049 Evansville Township meets in the clerk’s home the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 12 Douglas County Community Guide • April 2011

Holmes City Township Clerk/Treasurer: Gerald Prchal - (320) 283-5633 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Roy Eipperle - (320) 524-2383 Supervisors: Ronald Klimek - (320) 283-5338 Arthur Isackson - (320) 283-5284 David Fahlin - (320) 965-2394 Holmes City Township meets in the Holmes City Town Hall the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Hudson Township Clerk: Joan Eastlund - (320) 762-8025 Supervisors: Daniel New - (320) 763-4085 Roxanne Westergren - (320) 762-8893 Ron Fenelon - (320) 763-4197 Treasurer: Cindy VanLuik - (320) 762-5549 Hudson Township meets in the Forada Town Hall the 2nd Thursday of each month at 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: Palmer F. Krueger - (320) 834-2509 Ida Township meets in the Ida Township Hall the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m.

LaGrand Township Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 763-9611 Supervisors: Gary Thoennes - (320) 763-4811 Richard “Dick” Bromley - (320) 759-1160 Jim Jensen - (320) 846-3224 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 LaGrand Township meets in the Town Hall the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Lake Mary Township

Clerk: Bonnie Lay - (320) 763-8503 Supervisors: Dean Radil - (320) 283-5541 Brad Brejcha - (320) 762-4055 James Schmidt - (320) 283-5601 Treasurer: Julie Freier - (320) 763-7078 Lake Mary Township meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lake Mary Town Hall.

Township

Government Leaf Valley Township Clerk: Pamela M. 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 Leaf Valley Township meets the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Town Hall at 8:15 p.m.

Lund Township Clerk: Michelle Olsen - (320) 834-4056 Supervisors: Wayne Martin - (218) 948-2208 John Lindquist - (320) 834-4788 Carol Zickur - (320) 834-4662 Treasurer: To be determined Lund Township meets at 9 a.m. in the Lund Township Hall the 3rd Saturday of every month.

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: Pat Bock - (218) 948-2543 Millerville Township meets in the Millerville Fire Hall the 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 p.m.

Miltona Township Clerk: Tom Blank - (320) 852-7078 Supervisors: Doug Hunt - (218) 943-1316 Gary Anderson - (218) 943-6100 Keith Baldwin - (320) 760-3773 Treasurer: Constance Marshall - (218) 943-2312 Miltona Township meets in the Miltona Fire Hall the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Moe Township Clerk: Wayne Becker - (320) 834-2693 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 834-3446 Bruce Strandskov - (320) 886-9450 Rod K. Johnson - (320) 834-6008 Treasurer: Patricia Botner - (320) 524-2669 Moe Township meets in the Moe Town Hall the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. through the summer) unless otherwise posted or published.

Orange Township Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 Dave Boogaard - (320) 859-2644 Treasurer: Newton Earl - (320) 859-2353 Orange Township meets in the clerk’s home the 2nd Monday of each month at 8 p.m.

Osakis Township Clerk/treasurer: Dawn McNeal - (320) 859-4698 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Bev Guyette - (320) 859-3323 Supervisors: Brian Niehoff - (320) 859-3402 Gene Rasmusen - (320) 859-2182 Duane Boogaard - (320) 859-5235 Osakis Township meets in the clerk’s home the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Solem Township 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 Solem Township meets in the Midwest Grain Systems building near Kensington the 2nd Monday of each month at 8 p.m.

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

Urness Township Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 965-2567 Supervisors: Ritchie Johnson - (320) 986-2778 Brent Johnson - (218) 948-2175 James Thompson - (320) 808-1138 Treasurer: Shirley Thompson - (320) 986-2191 Urness Township meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Urness Town Hall in the summer and at the treasurer’s home in the winter.

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Historic Downtown

Alexandria There’s more to downtown Alexandria than storefronts. There’s history, a sense of pride and merchants who are dedicated to making visits so memorable you’ll want to come back. ormed 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 that were put up a couple of years ago. With the DMA’s support, garbage receptacles and more benches were added to the downtown to accommodate shoppers. Here’s a peek at some of the happenings that are planned in Historic Downtown Alexandria in the coming months: • Girlfriends Weekend Retreat the last weekend of

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April. This is a first-time-ever event. • The week leading up to Memorial Day weekend is “Awake the Lakes” with several downtown promotions taking place. • The third week of July is the DMA’s popular “Sidewalk Sales,” offering bargains of all kinds. • The first weekend of August is “Crazy Days” with “crazy” sales. • The third weekend of September is the DMA’s “Fall in Love Festival.” The downtown area is adorned with corn stalks and several activities take place, including a farmers’ market, Girls Night Out, live music, and a 5K and 10K race. • October is time for Halloween trick or treating, with downtown merchants offering free candy to children. • The second weekend in December is the “Hometown Christmas Experience,” featuring horsedrawn carriage rides, visits with Mrs. Santa, holiday music, hot cider and bright lights, designed to recreate an old-fashioned Christmas experience. For more information about DMA, visit its website: www.downtownalexandria.com. The group is also on Facebook.

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he Central Lakes Trail is a paved, biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and

Melby in Douglas County. 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 the cities of Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson.

The 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, however studs are not allowed.

The paved Central Lakes Trail is shown in red from the west county line near Melby to the east county line near Osakis.

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Area Parks Douglas County offers a variety of city, county and state parks. Whether you want to spend several days camping or just want to stop for a relaxing picnic lunch, you’re sure to find a park to fit your needs. Following is a list of some of the area’s parks:

State parks Lake Carlos State Park is located near Carlos. Take State Highway 29 north from Alexandria and turn west on County Road 38 at the sign for the park. Turn left into the park entrance at the next sign for the park. A permit is required to enter the park and may be purchased at the park office ($5/daily, $25/year). The park features hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables and shelters, a swimming beach, a kids’ play area, camp sites, camper cabins, a group camp, restrooms with showers, a boat landing, an amphitheater and an equestrian area.

County parks Chippewa Park is located three miles north of Brandon on County Road 108. It features picnic tables and shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms with showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites. Curt Felt Memorial Park is located north of Alexandria off County Road 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 Roads 82 and 8. It features picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and scenic views of Lake Brophy. Kensington Runestone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27. This is the site where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. The park has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, a heated community building with kitchen facilities, a softball field, a horseshoe pit, a volleyball court, a playground, hiking trails and historic displays. Spruce Hill Park is north of Alexandria near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Highway 29 to County Road 5 and go east about five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, a softball field, interpretive trail and hiking trails.

City parks Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Following are just some of the many area parks: Alexandria City Park is located at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis). The park offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier. The point between Lakes Agnes and Henry offers a pleasant view of the two lakes bordered by the city skyline. Big Ole Central Park is located on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo and a parking area for the Central Lakes Trail. Dean Melton Fillmore Park is located at Fillmore Street and 15th Avenue West in Alexandria. Fred Foslien Park is located in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Highway 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria.

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Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take Highway 27 East and turn north on Birch Avenue. Go about 3/4 mile and turn east on Basswood two blocks and go north on Geneva Drive). Goose Park is located three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Avenue West in Alexandria. Lake Agnes Park is located on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Road 37 in Alexandria. Lake Connie Park is located on 7th Avenue East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria. Lakeview Park is near Highway 27 East and Birch Avenue in Alexandria (take Highway 27 East to Birch Avenue, turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Avenue). Legion Park is located at Broadway and 8th Avenue West in Alexandria. Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Highway 29 North to Manor Drive and go two blocks to the right on Springdale. Martin’s Hope Park is located on 2nd Avenue, across the street from Big Ole Central Park. Noonan Park is located at Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria. Oak Knoll Park is located on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Avenue. Take Highway 29 North, turn right on McKay Avenue and turn left on Oak Knoll Drive. Osagi Park is located on Lake Street 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 Street, east side of Alexandria. Runestone Park is located about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Avenue East.

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Schools Alexandria Technical & Community College 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221 or 1-888-234-1222 Administrator: Kevin Kopischke E-mail: kevink@alextech.edu, kathyj@alextech.edu Website: www.alextech.edu

Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) was ranked eighth in “America’s Best Community Colleges 2010” by Washington Monthly magazine. ATCC is the best regional, publicly funded college in West Central Minnesota. For the third year, ATCC ranked first among all public two-year colleges in Minnesota in the governor’s Report on Higher Education Performance in retention, graduation rate and combined graduation and transfer rate. Proof of the college’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated in the job placement rate of its graduates, which has been consistently over 90 percent for several decades.The entire college population is dedicated to success through these general learning outcomes for all students: core literacy skills, occupation and career skills, information media and technology use skills, and community participation. With more than 50 programs delivering hands-on learning in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with personal attention from faculty and staff, ATCC is proud of its record of success and is working hard to build on it.

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Schools Alexandria - District 206 1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us E-mail: 206info@alexandria.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Terry Quist Jefferson High School - (320) 762-2142 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Discovery Middle School - (320) 762-7900 Principal: Matt Aker Lincoln Elementary - (320) 762-2146 Principal: Brendan Bogart

Alexandria District 206 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 (218) 943-2371 Principal: Lisa Pikop Voyager Elementary - (320) 762-5437 Principal: Dana Christenson Early Education Center - (320) 762-3305 Coordinator: Connie Good

School board: Dean Anderson - (320) 763-7179 Dave Anderson - (320) 762-8414 Sandy Susag - (320) 763-7161 Jim Hafdal - (320) 762-2299 Pam Carlson - (320) 762-0647 Jean Robley - (320) 763-9806 Alan Zeithamer - (320) 766-7730

The District 206 School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.

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.

Jefferson High School 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 also 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. Corecourse teachers share the same group of students, allowing for special learning opportunities and better student-teacher interaction.

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Schools

Alexandria District 206

Lincoln Elementary Lincoln Elementary is “home” to approximately 550 students in grades K–6. The professional, progressive and student-centered staff offers a variety of program options and instructional styles. They continue to pursue best practice instruction as evidenced by the adoption of the Literacy Collaborative primary model for reading and writing. Special area teachers instruct students in physical education, music, art and media/technology. Specialized instruction is offered based on needs of individual students through reading intervention programs, such as Strategic Reading Intervention and Leveled Literacy Intervention; Special Education and Gifted and Talented programming. Technology opportunities exist for all students. Three computer labs are available for media/technology instruction, research and multi-media projects, and curriculum-based activities. Computers are available in all classrooms and many have presentation systems for large group displays and interactions. Families are provided with many opportunities to be actively involved in their children’s education.

Lincoln Elementary School 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 holds special theme days, reading promotion activities, 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 qualitylearning 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 Elementary School is located at 203 County Road 44 in Alexandria.

Woodland Elementary Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. A variety of learning options engages students and provides teachers environments that support what and how they teach. The outdoor classroom and the nature trail provide learning experiences beyond classroom walls. A school garden provides fresh produce as part of the school 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. Woodland strives to make learning a family affair, providing opportunities for families to get involved in their child’s education. A variety of activities associated with the school’s Parent Advisory Committee, such as family bingo and school dances, along with parent/child educational classes related to Title 1 funding are some of the events that help parents and children enjoy learning and playing together.

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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.

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 year-round. 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 an after school childcare program that allows for supervised activities and homework.

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Schools Brandon District 207 206 West 3rd Street, P.O. Box 185, Brandon, MN 56315 (320) 524-2263 or (320) 834-4084 Website: www.brandon.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Mark Westby Senior high principal: Tom Trisko Elementary principal: Mark Westby School board: Deb Schaffer - (320) 834-4703 Randy Bettermann - (320) 834-4751 Deb Sullivan - (320) 834-4409 Lori Meissner - (320) 834-4657 Kevin Challes - (320) 524-2333 Michelle Schaefer - (320) 834-5347 Kevin Lanners - (320) 524-2509

The Brandon School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Evansville District 208 123 2nd Ave., P.O. Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326 (218) 948-2241, (320) 834-4841 Website: www.evansville.k12.mn.us Superintendent/Principal: Mark Westby School board: David Anderson - (320) 834-4629 Shane Englund - (218) 948-2063 Cori Gardner - (218) 948-2296 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 on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Osakis District 213 500 East 1st Avenue, PO Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakispublicschools.org Superintendent: Gregg Allen Senior high principal: Tim Roggenbuck Elementary principal: Pat Ryan School board: Steve Hilde - (320) 859-2766 Tom Grundman - (320) 859-4574 Lorraine Nomeland - (320) 859-4173 Pat Hildebrandt - (320) 859-2959 Shari Maloney - (320) 859-3098 Monica Klimek - (320) 808-8885

The Osakis School Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

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Schools 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 County Road 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; Deb Starner - (320) 986-2323

The West Central Area School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.

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Schools Non-public/Christian New Testament Christian School 2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: 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: 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., PO Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130; Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Co-Principals: Kimra Kirksey and 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. 26 Douglas County Community Guide • April 2011

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Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end

Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore

Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side

Chippewa Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12

Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Near Alexandria, small, next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Agnes

Andrew

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Ida

Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28

Location: West of Alexandria Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82

Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side

Brophy

Darling

Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82

Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos

Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest side, southeast side

Burgen

Devils

Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7

Agnes Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: City-owned access on southwest side

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Latoka Size: 776 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, very good water quality Public access: North side, west side of south basin

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Oscar

Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27

Red Rock Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1

Lobster Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27

Smith

Maple Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada

Mary Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4

Mill Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake

Miltona Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side

Moses Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16

Osakis

Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner

Victoria Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

Winona Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access

Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis, west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side

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Lakes

One of the area’s most beautiful resources is its lakes. The following is a historical account of how the area lakes were named: Agnes - Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East. Andrew - Named for the first physician in Alexandria. Burgen - Named for William B. Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore of the lake in 1869. Brophy - Named for the Brophy family, early residents. Carlos - (See the explanation on Lake L’Homme Dieu.) The Long Prairie River starts at the northeast corner of Lake Carlos. Charlie - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. Chippewa - Headwaters of the Chippewa River, named for Native Americans. Cowdry - Named for Samuel B. Cowdry, an early settler. Darling - Named in 1860 for early settler Andrew Darling Geneva - Named for Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Henry - Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler. Ida - Named by one of the first colonists on the lake, Myron Colony, in honor of a girlfriend who lived out East. Irene - (First known as Reservation Lake.) Named for Irene Roadruck, the daughter of an early settler. L’Homme Dieu - Reports aren’t concrete, 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 Academy. Latoka - An Indian name. Lobster - Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster. Louise - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. Maple – This name was chosen because of the many maple trees that surrounded the lake. Mary - Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers. Miltona - Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, whose husband had a homestead in Leaf Valley. Mina - Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer and a major in the Civil War, for his mother. Moses - Probably named for the religious prophet, but there was also a Moses family that lived in the area. Osakis - The lake’s name was most likely derived from the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time. Oscar - Named for the King of Sweden. Pocket - named for its contour, which resembles a pocket. Smith - Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake. Victoria - Named for the English queen by Walter S. Shotwell. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859. Winona - Probably named by Mary A. Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria for whom the city was named. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named “Winona.”

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Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach - Alexandria. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach. Lake Latoka Beach - Alexandria. Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road. Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis. Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.

Non-lifeguard-staffed public beaches: City Park Beach - Alexandria. Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis). Rotary Beach - Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos. Chippewa County Park Beach - Brandon. Located off County Road 108 north of Brandon. Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off of State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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Episcopal

Assembly of God Living Waters - 1310 N. Nokomis NE. (320) 763-5224 Website: www.mylivingwaters.org

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Cornerstone - 202 7th Avenue East (320) 762-1565 Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen Pastor of family ministries: David Widerski E-mail: office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com

Alexandria Covenant - 4005 Dakota Street (320) 763-5659 Senior pastor: John LeVahn E-mail: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org Youth website: www.alexandriayouth.com

Grace - 1704 Hazel Hill Road (320) 763-4393 Pastor: Craig Dahl E-mail: gracealx@embarqmail.com

Lake Community - 1751 County Road 44 NW. (320) 762-5424 Senior pastor: Ron Berget Women’s & care ministries: Melody Warren Children’s ministries: KrisAnn Carlsen Missions and student pastor: Jeff Pankratz Website: www.lakecommunity.org

Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic - 4th & Hawthorne (320) 763-5781 Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld E-mail: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org

Charismatic New Testament - 2505 Highway 29 North (320) 762-2444 Pastor: Peter Reishus E-mail: newtest@wisper-wireless.com Website: www.newtestalex.org

Christian The Point - 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE (320) 766-1586 Worship/Arts Pastor: Greg Kneprath facebook.com/thepointalexandria New Life Christian Church - 1910 Highway 27 East (320) 763-7051 Pastors: John Taplin, Jeremy Schneider E-mail: office@your-newlife.com Website: www.your-newlife.com

Congregational First Congregational (United Church of Christ) 221 7th Ave. W. (320) 763-3341 Pastor: Scott Keehn E-mail: office@firstcongregationaluccalex.com Website: www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com

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Full Gospel / Spirit Filled Church for the Harvest -1910 Aga Dr., Suite 280 Phone: (320) 759-1400 Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo Youth director: Jeb Van Eps Children’s director: Katy Kiger Worship director: Lauren Drexler Womens/Life Group director: Angie Goergen E-mail: info@cfthonline.com Website: www.cfthonline.com House of Prayer - 3020 Rosewood Ln. SE (PO Box 903) (320) 762-0828 Pastor: Lynndene Way E-mail: hopci@hopci.com Website: www.hopci.com

Lutheran Berea Lutheran Brethren - 1405 6th Ave. E. (320) 762-1092 Interim Pastor: Mark Erickson Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org Bethesda Lutheran - 1204 North Nokomis NE (320) 763-5164 Interim pastor: Donald Reisig Youth & family ministries: Karen Fieldhammer E-mail: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Calvary Lutheran - 605 Douglas St. (320) 763-5178 Pastors: John Martinson and Mark Astrup E-mail: calvary@calvaryalex.org Website: www.calvaryalex.org

First Lutheran - 822 Douglas Street (320) 762-2196 Pastors: John Peshek and Greg Billberg E-mail: frstluth@rea-alp.com Website: www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Good Shepherd Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 2702 Hwy. 29 N. (320) 762-5152 Vacancy Pastor: David Domanski Director of Christian education: Ken Bakalyar E-mail: church@gsalex.org Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Living Word Lutheran Office - 324 Broadway St., Suite 209 Worship - Holiday Inn, 5637 Hwy. 29 S. (320) 762-1997 Pastor: A.J. Kluver E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org Shalom Lutheran - 800 Co. Rd. 44 NW (320) 762-8641 Pastors: Grant Aaseng, Rollen Halvorson E-mail: slc@shalomlutheran.org Website: www.shalomlutheran.org St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran - 805 Rosewood Ln. (320) 762-1644 Pastor: Michael Neumann Website: www.stpaulalex.com Zion Lutheran - 300-310 Lake Street (320) 763-4842 Senior pastor: Terry Finnern Associate pastor: David Hinz Visitation pastor: William F. Moeller E-mail: zionluth@zionalex.org Website: www.zionalex.org

Pentecostal

Methodist

Lakes Area Seventh-Day Adventist 201 13th Avenue West (320) 763-5766 Pastor: James VanArsdale Website: lakesarea22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Alexandria First Free Methodist 402 8th Avenue East (320) 763-3395 Pastor: Rick Martin Assistant Pastor: Nick Scutari E-mail: alexfirstfmc@alexfirstfmc.org Website: www.alexfirstfmc.org United Methodist - 2210 6th Avenue East (320) 763-4624 Pastor Jeffrey D. Hansen Website: www.alexumc.org

Lakeland United Pentecostal 2201 Hwy. 29 North Pastor Roger Feiler (320) 762-2080

Seventh Day Adventist

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Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1427 Lake Street - (320) 852-7804 www.lds.org or www.mormon.org

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Church directory Douglas County area

Belle River St. Nicholas Catholic - 9473 Co. Rd. 3 NE, Carlos (320) 852-7041 Father David Petron stnick@arvig.net

Brandon Chippewa Lutheran - (320) 834-4875 Pastor: Michael Johnson Grace Lutheran - (320) 834-4873 Pastor: Dennis L. Preston E-mail: grace@gctel.com Website: www.gracebrandon.org West Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Pastor: Donald Clifford E-mail: pastordon@moelutheranparish.org Website: www.moelutheranparish.org St. Ann’s Catholic - (320) 834-5095 Pastor: LeRoy Scheierl E-mail: stanns@gctel.com Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org 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) 762-2684 or (320) 524-2550 Pastor: David Gran

Carlos Trinity Lutheran - 16 Douglas Ave. (320) 852-7530 Vicar: Philip Peterson; E-mail: peeeps@juno.com

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

Farwell Oscar Lake Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Pastor: Denise Crosky E-mail: revdenise1@gctel.net

Garfield East Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Pastor: Donald Clifford E-mail: pastordon@moelutheranparish.org Website: www.moelutheranparish.org

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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran - (320) 834-2248 E-mail: stjohn@gctel.com Pastor: Shawn Ethridge St. Luke's - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 762-2684 or (320) 834-2285 Pastor: David Gran Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org

Holmes City Trinity Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Pastor: Denise Crosky E-mail: revdenise1@gctel.net

Kensington 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 or (320) 283-5273 Pastor: Roger Thoennes

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

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

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

Miltona Faith Lutheran - 5500 Co. Rd. 14 NE (218) 943-2891 Pastor: Kari van Wakeren E-mail: faith310@midwestinfo.net Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com Mount Calvary - (218) 943-5251 Vacancy Pastor: Bill Stockman St. Paul’s Lutheran - (218) 943-4774 Vacancy pastor: Robert Petersen

Nelson Fahlun Lutheran - (320) 763-9500 or (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Barbara Lund-Thompson Our Saviour’s Lutheran - (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Barbara Lund-Thompson

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Douglas County History ouglas County and the surrounding area, located just a couple of hours northwest of the Twin Cities, has a lot to offer with its plentiful, beautiful lakes and abounding recreational opportunities. Douglas County’s 2000 census showed the population to be 32,821. However, in 2010, it was estimated to have reached 36,009. The county got its start in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state, when the first settlements were established in the area. The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indian tribes. (Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found locally in Indian burial “mounds” as being pre-Christ.) The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the county northwest 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 soon afterward government troops cut a road from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line, and ever-increasing numbers of new settlers. In 1862, news arrived that a large number of Sioux Indians were massing and war parties were forming. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces and defended their property. The uprising proved too powerful, however, and the county’s settlements were eventually abandoned. Many months later, after the uprising had settled down, settlers began trickling back into the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade for protection in Alexandria. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866 things had calmed to the point where the soldiers left town. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was named for Senator Steven A. Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic party who helped with its establishment. A government land office was eventually set up in Alexandria, and with the signing of the Homestead Act by President Abraham Lincoln (which allowed people to own property for free if they lived on and worked the land), a surge of European immigrants moved here. Civil War veterans joined the throng, and within seven years almost all the county’s tillable land was claimed. In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria, and by the next year to Brandon and Evansville. Several cities in the county were started along the steam locomotive lifeline, including Nelson, Garfield and Brandon. Eventually the Soo Line railroad crossed the county, and more towns, including Kensington, Forada, Carlos and Miltona popped up in the county. The new rail line allowed tourists and sportsmen from the east to get to Douglas County easily, and the wealth of fish and game soon made the area a popular vacation spot.

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The library has a collection of more than 70,000 items: • Video cassettes • Newspapers • Audio cassettes • Periodicals • Book/cassette sets • Telephone directories • Compact discs • Large print materials • Computer software • Paperbacks • Adult books • Art prints • Children's books

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Organizations Directory All addresses are in Alexandria unless otherwise noted. All phone numbers are area code 320 unless otherwise indicated. Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org

763-7655

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Adult Children of Alcoholics & ALANON 503 Hawthorne St. - Meeting line 762-1116 - Kathleen 762-2012 Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Mary Risner, Finance and Facilities Director Rachel Capistrant, Artistic and Marketing Director 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Alexandria Area Baseball Association David Setterstrom 759-9056 www.AABAbaseball.org Alexandria Area Community Foundation Judy Radil 763-6784 901 Highway 29 N., Suite 202 763-4749 (fax) www.alexandriafoundation.org judy@kaleidoscopebusiness.com

Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission Jason Murray, Dir. 763-4545 610 Fillmore, Suite. #1 www.alexmn.org Alexandria Area Hockey Association Tom Wosepka 762-0303 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org

Alexandria Workforce Center 303 W. 22nd. Ave., Ste 107 762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/alexandria TTY: 762-7805

Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444

Alexienne Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Kathy Fynboh 834-4661 Joan Huseth 763-4644

Alexandria Area Music Teacher’s Association Annette Helder

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Joan Larson 846-7061

834-4426

Alexandria Area Retired Educators Russell Larsen 759-7284 Al Holm 763-3383 www.mnream.org Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch

763-6893

Alexandria Figure Skating Club Jeff Hess 815-9727 www.alexandriafigureskating.org

American Cancer Society (and support group) 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

1-800-242-8721

Alexandria Firemen’s Auxiliary Janell Gronholz

762-1946

Alexandria Garden Club Ceil Campbell

American Legion Auxiliary Dorothy Schultz

762-2285

763-5886

American Legion Post #87 Owen Miller Ken Voigt

763-4845 763-3800

Alexandria Gun Club David Bartlow

846-3673

Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Coni McKay, Dir. 763-3161 206 Broadway www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria Literacy Project 1204 Hwy 27 W www.thealp.org Alexandria Opportunity Center 107 Donna Ave

762-3312

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Alexandria Radio-Controlled Flyers Jim Zabel 834-2072 www.alexandriar-cflyers.rchomepage.com Alexandria Rotary Club Tim Bush 759-8402 www.alexrotary.com Alexandria Senior Center Anne Esterberg, Dir. 762-2087 414 Hawthorne

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Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488 302 Fillmore St.

American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore, Executive Director251-7641 Ken Voigt, Health/Safety Serv. Coor. 700 Cedar St., Suite 110 763-3800 www.wcmnredcross.org Service to Armed Forces: 808-6642 Arc West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, program coordinator (218) 233-5949 Angie Schmitz 852-7942 810 4th Ave. S, #134, Moorhead www.arcwestcentral.org 1-800-411-0124 Art in the Park (A function of AAAA) P.O. Box 185, 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Awake the Lakes Coni McKay www.awakethelakes.com Belle Lettres Janel Wensman

763-3161

815-9828

Bethany Home volunteers

762-1567

Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center 700 Cedar - Suite 6 762-1224

Douglas County Historical Society Rachel Barduson, Dir. 1219 Nokomis St. www.dchsmn.org

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

762-0382

Ducks Unlimited - Vikingland Chapter Terry Kostinek 852-8082 www.ducks.org

763-6018

Eagles Club 526 N. Nokomis

763-3063

Douglas County Hospital Education Dept. 111 - 17th Ave. East 762-6094 www.dchospital.com

Eastern Star - Lyra Chapter #166 Bonnie Melville

524-2070

602-743-0104 759-7209

Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk 762-6024

Education Minnesota - Alexandria Mike Donahue 762-2142

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Douglas County Lakes Association Dorothy Klemann, Secretary 762-8005 www.dclamn.org

Elder Network 420 12th Ave. E. Rm. 32

763-9084

Elks Club 115 - 15th Ave. W.

763-5670

Blue Star Mothers Roxanne Hustad

852-7533

Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council District Office (Alexandria) 808-5096 Jim Stratton 834-3728 www.nlcbsa.org Brush and Palette Club JoAnn Almich, president Nancy Wark, vice president Catholic Charities

Douglas County Genealogical Society Rachel Barduson 762-0382

Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Brad Lambrecht 701-361-4421 Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken 762-2196 Central Lakes Music Teacher Association Karen Erickson 762-1713 Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway Child Care Resource & Referral 700 Cedar 759-3993 Regional Ofc. 220 W. Washington - Suite B2 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 1-877-558-7616 www.mnchildcare.org

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Douglas County Library Main Desk 720 Fillmore www.douglascountylibrary.org

762-3014

Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014 Douglas County Pork Producers Don Buse

834-4972

763-6018

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

Douglas County Public Works

763-6001

Douglas County Republicans Dan Haglin

815-9614

Community Education (School District 206) Susan Scarborough, dir. 1410 S. McKay Ave. Suite 201 762-3310 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us

Douglas County Senior Citizen Service Center 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 Mary Krueger 762-3047

Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 - 6th Ave. E 763-3177

Douglas County Social Services www.co.douglas.mn.us

Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) 524 Willow Dr. 762-1771

Douglas County Veterans Service Ctr. 762-3883

Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Bill Anderson and Jeff Linn 834-2033

Downtown Merchants Association Jeff Meland 491-4732

762-4727

Douglas County Bar Association Sarah Moore

762-0663

1-800-779-0777 529-0000

Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf 12th & Lake Sts. 762-8411 Douglas County Public Health 725 Elm, Suite 1200

Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Deb Herges

Epilepsy Foundation 2229 Roosevelt Rd. St. Cloud, MN 56301 www.efmn.org

762-2302

Douglas County Cemetery Association Jim Korkowski 834-4777 Douglas County Committee on Aging 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 Mary Krueger 762-3047 Douglas County Democrats Beth Jansen, Chair

763-7831

Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 www.extension.umn.edu

762-3890

Douglas County Fair Dale Buchholz, secretary www.mndouglascofair.com

834-3599

Douglas County Farm Bureau 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4

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Organizations Directory Evansville Arts Center Experience Works Michael Pattee 700 Cedar St. Suite 210; www.experienceworks.org

218-948-2787 763-6883

815-7910

Jaycees Voice Mail www.alexjaycees.com

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Tim Urness 846-5303 turness@fca.org 4-H Clubs (Extension Service) Jodi Hintzen 720 Fillmore, Suite B090

Ice Fishing Challenge Josh Timm

762-3890

Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines 460 Northside Dr. NE Suite 30 1-800-339-4687 Linda Bear 759-1196 www.gslakesandpines.org Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Sandy Thorson 762-2022 Deb Pedersen 491-6038 Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Dir. 762-4255 911 State Hwy. 29 N., #200 www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org

834-3030

Lakes Area Quilters Jean Back

(617) 606-8127

Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) LaTresse Snead 763-1063 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org

Jingle Bells Telethon Kathy Schlosser

554-1975

Kiwanis Club - Golden K Arland Hirman

763-6330

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

Kiwanis Club - Noon Bruce Nelson

808-0575

Lakes Chamber Music Society www.alexfest.org

762-2868

762-5666

762-4415

Lakes Region Association for Education for Young Children Jill Kremer (320) 219-7048 jkremer@alexandria.k12.mn.us

Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888

LEARN - Home Educators, Home Schooling Chad Ferguson 763-8890

Knights of Columbus 722 - 6th Ave. East

Legal Services of NW Minnesota (free) 1-800-450-2552

Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Tam Bukowski www.aktionclub.org

762-5572

Knute Nelson - Auxiliary & Volunteers Judy Thielke, Volunteer Coord. 763-1162 420 -12th Ave. E www.knutenelson.org Lake Osakis Resort Association Brad Forsell, Buck Point Resort Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. Fergus Falls MN 56537 lrac4@lracgrants.org www.lrac4.org

859-2530

(218) 739-5780 800-262-ARTS

Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada St. SW 759-2260 www.lakesareahumanesociety.org Lakes Area Professional Child Care Assn. Jill Skwira 524-2652

Lions Club (Evening) Don Arm

762-0666

Lions Club (Golden Brothers) Jerry VanKempen

763-3204

Lions Club (Sunrise) Harold Koep

762-1830

Lutheran Social Services and Lifeworks Jody Shasky-Setright 762-5124 507 22nd Ave. E. Suite 1 Emergency 1-888-881-8261 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Headquarters (612) 825-6831 mccl.org Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 763-4002 alexandria@mndeerhunters.com Minnesota Rural Education Association 700 Cedar Street #208 762-6574 Minnesota Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. West, Ste 107 762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/alexandria Minnesouri Association of Cottages 12852 Minnesouri Club Rd. NE 852-7300 Miracle Horse Riders Candy Esterberg

218-267-5216

Model Railroad Club Tom Skuza

612-219-8699

Mothers in Sympathy and Support (MISS) Heidi Ciepielinski 859-5660 Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter Chris Willander, Pres. (612) 554-8170 Dave Williamson, Vice Pres. (320) 491-2898 National Guard Armory 310 Broadway www.1-800-go-guard.com

762-7817

New Horizons for Widows/Widowers Carole Magnuson 834-3101 46 Douglas County Community Guide â&#x20AC;˘ April 2011

Newcomers Club Nancy Tillman

763-5438

Parkinson’s Support Group Ann Hanson

763-9520

Planned Parenthood 1103 Broadway, Ste. 110 www.plannedparenthood.org

762-0766

Pheasants Forever douglascounty.pheasantsforever.org 762-4100 PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) 818 Elm Street pluskids@wingsfamilyservices.com Quilts Along the Trail Carol Mihalchick

859-3800

Rainbow Rider Public Transit 1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com Red Hat Clubs Marcia Bolin Resorts & Visitor Bureau Steve at Woodland Resort

524-2174 218-943-5191

Resorters Golf Tournament Ron Rebrovich

763-3605

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Randi Bryan-Pajari, Director1-800-492-4805 West Central Communities Action randip@wcmca.org (218) 685-6176 411 Industrial Park Blvd., Elbow Lake Rotary Tim Bush www.alexrotary.com help@alexrotary.com

759-8402

Round Squares Bonnie & Don Beseke

766-1780

Runestone Amateur Radio Club George Schouweiler

886-5346

Runestone Area Education District #61-6014 700 Northside Drive NE 763-5559 Runestone Chapter for the Blind Dick Sammons

766-0462

Runestone Community Center Vinnie Hennen 802 - 3rd Ave. W

763-4466

Runestone Go Kart Association James Fults Ron Johnson www.runestonegokart.com

760-3868 491-2618

Runestone Museum 206 Broadway www.runestonemuseum.org

763-3160

Runestone Rockettes Janice Schogren

Sheriff’s Posse Val Mason Sheriff’s Office

815-6759 762-8151

Shrine Hospital - Area Chair Richard Konrad, President 766-6594 Brion Golde, 4-Wheeler captain 763-9212 Shriners Circus Bill Weaver, Chair Ralph Berg Someplace Safe 700 Cedar St., Suite 237 www.someplacesafe.info

Vikingland Community Support 700 Cedar, Ste. 144

762-1995

(The) Village Family Service Center 460 Northside Dr. #5 762-8851 www.thevillagefamily.org 1-888-861-4584

Special Olympics Karyn Sportel 852-7664 www.specialolympicsminnesota.org 218-631-3505 ext. 1063

Theatre L’Homme Dieu Summer Season: PO Box 1086 www.tlhd.org

Viking Speedway Phil Merten www.vikingspeedway.net

763-6261

Vintage Car Club Don Kingston

846-3637

Waska Riders Saddle Club Jim Kraft

424-2377

Weight Loss Club - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Vicki Schreiner-Kaiser

587-8155

763-5123 762-6094

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

846-3150

Women’s Club Kathryn LeBrasseur

763-3394

Zetetic Study Club Pat Shogren

763-6032

United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jessica Boyer, Executive Director 834-7800 2504 Aga Dr., Suite 1, P. O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 - 3rd Ave. E

Vikingland Builders Association Paula Shelander 763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com

763-5890 763-7605

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

Support Groups/Health Care www.alexclinic.com www.dchospital.com

Vikingland Band Festival Coni McKay 763-3161 www.vikinglandbandfestival.com 1-800-235-9441

763-9221 760-9614

Viking Sportsmen Steve Hoskins 846-7975 www.vikingsportsmen.org Vikingland American Scandinavians Elda Lindquist 763-7478

763-9700

Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org 218-739-9692 Senior Companion Program Deb Shea

762-2974

Sertoma Club Josh Timm - 2011 Alan Iverson - 2012

815-7910 763-5900

If your organization was missed in this publication, e-mail tbitzan@echopress.com or call (320) 763-1211 for inclusion in next year’s publication.

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What’s for

at Geneva Golf Club 3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road, North 3/4 mile

320-762-7092 • Full Service Bar • Finest Quality & Wide Variety of Menu Choices • More than 50 Lunch Choices • Dinner Specialties Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Broasted Chicken

• Daily /Nightly Specials • Most Items available for Take Out

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…the art of wine The Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant • Over 70 wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food – all from scratch • Live music every Thursday & Some Saturdays

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located at the

115 6th Ave E Downtown Alexandria 320-759-2277 Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our Walleye, Pasta, and Sandwiches, or take a look at our full menu. Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every Wednesday Pasta Bar!

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The Best home-style cooking in the area! An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST Chicken and Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs you will ﬁnd anywhere! Open 7 days a week! 11am - 10pm Dining Room • 11am - 1am Bar

••• Located downtown Nelson

320-762-2416 We offer our catering service for your special events.

Restaurant Restaurant 320-763-7712

Our sa same aame Family serving the “Best ““B t tto th the BBest” t” • Famous Swedish Chicken • Prime Rib •Fresh Walleye •Soup n’ Salad Bar • Cocktails OPEN Monday & Wed-Sat at 5 Sundays at 11 • Closed Tues.

Facebook.com/Chet’s “ChickenShack” Just a short drive— Near Miltona! Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102, W Side of Lake Irene 218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639

Saloon Downtown Alexandria

A Classic Place to Meet and Eat

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes. •Large Menu •Salad Bar • Sunday Brunch • Pizza - The Best in the Area •Dine In or On the Deck • Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games •DJ Thurs-Sat Nights •Large Groups Welcome Reservations recommended, but not a must! Your home away from home!

110 30th avenue east • 320.763.7763 [across from Cinema 9 & Viking Plaza Mall]

Open at 11a.m. Daily

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your local dining guide Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining Breakfast served All Day

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www.CarlosCreekWinery.com

320-846-5443

5 miles N of Alexandria on CR 34 Open Sun–Thurs Noon-5pm; Fri-Sat 11am-6pm

• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib • Known for Great Breakfasts... Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Wafﬂes and Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM • Home-made Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies 511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

DINING ROOM HOURS 11am - 2pm everyday • Nightly at 5 pm BAR HOURS 3pm Mon-Fri • 11 am Sat-Sun • Burgers • Sandwiches • Baskets • Salads • Pasta • Pizza Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324

OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 10am-9pm

2 for 1 Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11 Tues: All You Can Eat Taco Bar $5.95 Wed: 4 lbs. of Wings (38 ﬂavors to choose from!) & Pitcher of Beer $13.95

FULL MENU • Take Out Available WEEKEND SPECIALS VIKING GAME NIGHT 2 FOR 1 SPECIALS

Broasted Chicken & Rib Specials 320-834-3250 - www.ﬁrestationbar.com

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN

320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks

Great Food, Great Music, & Great friends

found here!

Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am • Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials

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“PEOPLE’S CHOICE” Douglas County Dining, 2010

“BEST DINNER RESTAURANT” Readers Choice Award, Echo Press, 2009

320-759-0885 Full Menu 11 am - 11 pm daily Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S, Alexandria www.doolittlesrestaurants.com

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers! Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

OPEN DAILY • Serving lunch & dinner • BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR

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

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News

Media

Newspapers The Echo Press, Lakeland Shopping Guide, Canary P.O. Box 549, 225 7th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 Echo Press: (320) 763-3133; News Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Lakeland Shopping Guide: (320) 762-8385 Website: www.echopress.com; e-mail: echo@echopress.com

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The Osakis Review P.O. Box 5, 225 7th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3133 or (320) 859-2143 News Tipline: (320) 304-3113 Website: www.theosakisreview.com e-mail: achaffins@theosakisreview.com

Television KSAX-KRWF Television UHF Channel 42 415 Fillmore St. Cable Channel 5 Alexandria, MN 56308, (320) 763-5729 Website: www.ksax.com; e-mail: ksax@ksax.com

Radio Stations Praise FM (Christian) KBHL: 103.9 FM P.O. Box 247 KCGN: 101.5 FM 402 Pike Street East KBHZ: 91.9 FM Osakis, MN 56360 1-800-658-2229 Website: www.praisefm.org; e-mail: mail@praisefm.org KIKV FM (Country) 100.7 FM Cool 94.3 FM (Oldies) 94.3 FM 604 3rd Avenue West, P.O. Box 1024, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2154 Websites: www.kikvradio.com, www.cool943.com e-mail: 100.7@kikvfm.com, email@cool943.com KXRA AM (News/talk) 1490 AM KX-92 FM (Classic rock) 92.3 FM Z99 FM (Pop/rock) 99.3 FM 1312 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3131 Website: www.kxra.com; e-mail: thefolks@kxra.com

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Volunteers…

HOSPICE of Douglas County

Together, we can make a difference! Together, we can make a better world!

website: www.UWDP.org

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320-763-4840

♥ United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties’ volunteers help shape our community. Your leadership and support make a difference!

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County is building hope, homes and community – won’t YOU join us? Volunteer Opportunities Available On Site and Off – All you need is a heart for service…we’ll help with the rest! Contact us today and change someone’s life tomorrow… Register online at www.hfhdouglascounty.org 911 St. Hwy. 29 N, Ste 200, Alexandria, MN or call Julie at 320.762.4255

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Celebrating 40 years! 2100 Arrowwood Lane, Alexandria, MN

320-762-1124

arrowwoodresort.com

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• 200 Deluxe Guestrooms • Riding Stables • Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Tennis Courts • Full-service Marina • Lake Cafe, Rafter’s Lounge & Deck Bar & Grill • Indoor Waterpark • Darling Reﬂections Spa • 18 hole Championship Golf Course

Deck Bar

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Something Fun for Everyone! Mon-Sat Sat at 110am-5pm 0am-55pm 5pm

Events

March Ma arch

Ice Tee Golf Tournament

May Ma ay

Downtown Osakis

Memorial Day Parade & Service

320.305.1622

June Jun ne Rally l for the C Cure re Golf To Tournament rnament Osakis 5K Run Lions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament Osakis Festival

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Convenient Walk-up Window, Inside Seating S or Take-Out! 22 West Nokomis (on Hwy Hwy. y. 27), Osakis

320-859-2217 320-859-2 217

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July

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320.859.2450

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Family Dining, Delicious Walleye, Best Prime Rib in Town, Fish Fry every Friday & Saturday, Broasted Chicken Buffet Wednesdays, Banquet & Private Party Facilities

4th of July Fireworks Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show Celebrity Auction Osakis City-Wide Garage Sales Flower Pots & Garden Stops Parish Festival

August Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

September Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Quilts Along the Trail Christmas Boutique Community Halloween Party Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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January VOLS Twin 100/50 Mile Snowmobile Race

February Old-Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale

Pharmacy • Health & Beauty • Kodak Picture Maker • Giftware American Greetings Cards • UPS Shipping • Lk. Osakis Clothing Household & School Supplies • Home Health Care Supplies Store Hours: M-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-Noon Pharmacy Hours : M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-Noon R001555812

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Douglas County Towns Alexandria Alexandria’s population of 11,070 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. Alexandria, MN

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 “Chippewa,” 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 Brandon after Brandon, Vermont – the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.

Carlos 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.

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 county’s first mail carrier, Evans, who carried mail on foot from Alexandria to Fort Abercrombie.

Forada

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 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.

Miltona 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.

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.

Forada, population 185, is eight miles south of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and Nelson, MN 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 Campbell’s wife, Ada. Because there already was a city in Minnesota named Ada, he changed it to Forada (For Ada). Osakis Osakis, population 1,740, is located about 11 miles east of Alexandria on State Highway 27. The city was founded in 1866 and Garfield Garfield, population 354, is located about seven miles west of incorporated in 1881. The first passenger train arrived in 1878. The city Alexandria on County Road 82. The railway village was platted of Osakis was named after the lake it lies alongside. The lake’s name February 17, 1882 and incorporated September 9, 1905. The city was was most likely derived from “Oh-za-kees,” the Ojibwe Indian name for named in honor of President Garfield who was shot and killed by an the lake. “Oh-za-kees” means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time. assassin just prior to the official naming of the railroad town.

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Useful

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Local Websites

1213 Broadway, Alexandria • 320-763-4455

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Alexandria Area Econ. Development ..............................................www.alexmn.org Alexandria Chamber of Commerce..................................www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria city ............................................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria community ................................................www.ouralexandria.com Alexandria, Minnesota ...................................................www.alexandria.mn.us 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 area .........................................................www.lakeosakismn.com Osakis city .......................................................................www.cityofosakis.com Miltona city..............................................................................www.miltona.org Miltona township .....................................................www.miltonatownship.org 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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DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL…

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TRASH into ENERGY Items Accepted at the Recycling Center: • Corrugated Cardboard • Plastic: PETE #1 or HDPE #2 (no motor oil containers) • Glass: Clean, clear, green or brown containers, can be comingled (no windows, dishes or ceramics) • Newspaper • Magazines, Catalogs, Phone Books, Boxboard • Ofﬁce Paper (white & lightly colored paper) • Steel Cans (labels removed & rinsed) • Aluminum Cans • Used Motor Oil, Old Gasoline • Metal Objects (must be 90% or more metal, remove webbing from lawn chairs) • Yard Waste: Accepted during SUMMER months (no twigs or branches)

Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5pm Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm The Recycling Center has an attendant to assist you.

since 1987” Instructions for FREE disposal of Houshold Hazardous Waste for residents of Douglas & Pope counties • Drain Cleaner • Glues • Toilet Bowl Cleaners • Antifreeze • Photography Chemicals • Oil Filters • Insecticides • Varnish • Oven Cleaners • Stain • Paint Removers • Sealers • Disinfectants • Lead Acid Batteries • Rechargeable Batteries Use these steps to properly dispose: 1. Call 763-9340 or 800-972-6318 for info. 2. Follow instructions on safely packaging & transporting the wastes to the facility. (The HHW Facility is for households only. Business & agricultural wastes are NOT accepted.)

Monday - Friday: 8 am - Noon & 1-4 pm Remember to check out the free paint & product exchange shelves!

NEW! FREE Recycling Drop Locations at Tom’s Food Pride on Mondays in Glenwood & Wednesdays in Starbuck from May - September. Check the Pope/Douglas website or call us for more details.

FREE Water Nitrate Testing in July!

Household hazardous waste and recycling center located at 2115 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 320-763-9340 or 1-800-972-6318 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

www.popedouglasrecycle.com R001553630-041

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I care about the Quality of the Food I Eat. That’s why I shop at Pete’s County Market

HWY. 29, MIDWAY MALL, ALEXANDRIA 320-762-1158 Visit our website at: www.petescountymarket.com E-mail: info@petescountymarket.com

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• Freshest Produce • Large deli Selection • Quality meats • Signature Smokehouse Meats • Made from Scratch Bakery • Floral and Natural Foods • Low prices and Friendly Service