2019
GUIDE TO DOUGLAS COUNTY
•Government •Area history
•Churches •Events
•Parks •Attractions
•Shopping •Restaurants
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elcome to Douglas County, a region rich with history, the arts, and commerce that is also steeped in a sense of community and pride.
The Echo Press is pleased to bring you this indispensable guide to the events, towns, medical services, entertainment, schools, churches, government offices, restaurants, businesses and organizations that make our county hum. Our guide is designed to be a quick, handy reference to serve you throughout 2019. Besides phone numbers, it includes dates and times for local events, names of elected officials and a bit of local history. Whether you live here year-round or just a few months out of the year, whether you vacation here regularly or are just passing through, we welcome you to beautiful Douglas County.
Index
Welcome.........................................................................................................4 Phone Numbers & Websites................................................................6 History of Douglas County.....................................................................8 Towns.............................................................................................................14 Unincorporated Communities...........................................................16 Photo Contest Finalist........................................................................... 72 Calendar of Events................................................................................ 102 Ongoing Events...................................................................................... 104 RESOURCES Library...............................................................................................18 News Media...................................................................................18 Medical Services......................................................................... 20 Homeowner Helpers................................................................. 75 Senior Housing Options.......................................................... 78
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Whether you live here year-round or just a few months out of the year, whether you vacation here regularly or are just passing through, we welcome you to beautiful Douglas County.
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JODY HANSON, Echo Press publisher
GOVERNMENT State & Federal............................................................................ 22 County.............................................................................................. 24 City..................................................................................................... 28 Township........................................................................................34 ATTRACTIONS Downtown Alexandria...............................................................10 Shop Downtown..........................................................................21 Attractions......................................................................................40 Central Lakes Trail..................................................................... 44 Entertainment...............................................................................46 Golf Courses..................................................................................66 Dining Guide.................................................................................80 Lakes................................................................................................. 94 Beaches...........................................................................................96 Parks.................................................................................................98 SCHOOLS...................................................................................................48 CHURCHES...............................................................................................60 ORGANIZATIONS..................................................................................82
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he Guide to Douglas County, published by the Echo Press, is a comprehensive guide to living in Douglas County.
This publication includes up-to-date 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 Guide to Douglas County will provide useful community information to keep at your fingertips throughout the year.
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PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS FIRST: Noelle Koskela of Sauk Centre took this photo of a sunset on Lake Osakis (above) last summer. SECOND: Tim Long took this photo of a bonfire at his home on Lake Victoria (top, left) last summer. THIRD: Blake Steinbring took this photo of a flag on the back of a classic boat on Lake Darling (middle) last June. FOURTH: Leon Schultz took this photo while ice fishing on Indian Lake (bottom) in December of 2017.
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY..............................................................................................911 Law enforcement (non-emergency) Alexandria Police .............................................(320) 763-6631 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office...............(320) 762-8151 Osakis Police ......................................................(320) 859-2550 MN State Patrol.....................................................(651) 201-7100
Fire departments – IF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. Non-emergency:
Alexandria..............................................................(320) 763-6488
Brandon...................................................................(320) 524-2220 Carlos........................................................................(320) 852-7255 Evansville...............................................................(320) 834-4995
Forada.......................................................................(320) 762-0300 Garfield.................................................................... (320) 834-2238 Kensington........................................................... (320) 965-2500
Leaf Valley............................................................. (320) 834-2540 Millerville ...............................................................(320) 876-2295 Miltona.........................................................................(218) 943-1501
Osakis.........................................................................(320) 859-2150 Alomere Health (hospital)....................................(320) 762-1511 Minnesota Road Conditions..........................................................511 National Suicide Prevention..........1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Poison Control Center..........................................1-800-222-1222
STATE/FEDERAL WEBSITES
Minnesota DNR...........................................www.dnr.state.mn.us
internet and phone LOCAL WEBSITES
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission..........www.livingalexarea.org Alexandria City.......................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality, CVB......................................www.explorealex.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.................www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria Police Department................................... www.alexandriapolice.com Alexandria Township.............. www.alexandriatownship.org Alomere Health (hospital)..........................alomerehealth.com Brandon City..................................................www.brandonmn.com Brandon Township.........................www.brandontownship.org Carlos City...................................................... www.Cityofcarlos.com Carlos Township....................................www.carlostownship.org Douglas County......................................... www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Historical Society..........www.dchsmn.org 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
Minnesota Road Conditions...........................www.511mn.org
Lake Osakis Resort Association .......................................... www.lakeosakismn.com
National Weather Service...........................www.weather.gov
Miltona City..................................................................www.miltona.org
State of Minnesota.............................................www.state.mn.us
Miltona Township............................. www.miltonatownship.org
United States government ...................................www.usa.gov
Osakis City......................................................www.Cityofosakis.com Osakis Review Newspaper.......www.theosakisreview.com
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of Douglas County
History
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Months later, the uprising settled down. Sethe first settlements in Douglas County tlers returned to the county and soldiers arrived to were established in 1858, the same year build a stockade in Alexandria for protection. Treathat Minnesota became a state. ties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866,
The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found in area burial sites as being preChrist. The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the area to Fort Abercrombie in North Dakota. In the summer of 1858, brothers Alexander and William Kinkead established a settlement along the shore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, and named the area “Alexandria.” A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and Fort Abercrombie, and government troops cut a road from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line and increasing numbers of new settlers. In 1862, news arrived that the Sioux were forming war parties. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising was too powerful, however, and the settlements were abandoned.
things had calmed and the soldiers left. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was named for Senator Stephen Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic Party who helped with its establishment. A government land office was set up in Alexandria. With the signing of the Homestead Act by President Lincoln, a surge of European immigrants and Civil War veterans came. Within seven years, almost all tillable land was claimed. In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria and, the next year, to Brandon and Evansville. Several cities in the county were started along the steam locomotive line, including Nelson and Garfield. Eventually, the Soo Line crossed the county, and more towns, including Kensington, Forada, Carlos and Miltona, popped up. The new rail line allowed tourists and sportsmen easy access to the area, and the wealth of fish and game made the area a popular vacation spot.
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ake a trip back through history when you visit downtown Alexandria. The town and merchants who populate the downtown stores take pride in Alexandria’s legacy and are dedicated to making your visit memorable. Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (ADMA) strives to strengthen the attractiveness of downtown for Alexandria shoppers, residents, visitors and business owners alike, while being recognized as a destination and a source of true value in the community. From Third to Eighth Avenue, downtown Alexandria brims with history reaching back to the 1800s and is home to popular shopping destinations such as antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater. ADMA is the largest retail organization in Alexandria. Its focus is to leverage the individual resources of small businesses to promote downtown Alexandria with a unified intensity. The group organizes projects and events that take place downtown, as well as paying special attention to the beauty and aesthetic appeal of the downtown area. ADMA also purchases the flower baskets that hang downtown in the summer. www.downtownalexandria.com www.facebook.com/DowntownAlexandria Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association
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ere’s a peek at some of the happenings that are planned in Historic Downtown Alexandria in the coming months:
• Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale – May 23-27 • Wine, Ale and Art Crawl – June 21 • Party in the Street – July 19 • Crazy Days – August 1-3 • Fall Shop Hop – Sept. 19-21 • Downtown Trick or Treat – Oct. 31 • Shoppers on the Hunt – Nov. 8-10 • Small Business Saturday – Nov. 30 • Hometown Christmas Experience – Nov. 29 - Dec. 24
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towns of Douglas County
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria’s population of 13,673 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.
BRANDON
Brandon, population 498, 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 reformed alongside the tracks and was named after Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.
CARLOS
Carlos, population 499, 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
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Evansville, population 604, 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
Forada, population 164, is eight miles south of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 4. The railway village was platted in July 1903 by Cyrus A. Campbell and incorporated April 6, 1905. It was named for Campbell’s wife, Ada. Because there already was a city in Minnesota named Ada, he changed it to Forada (For Ada).
GARFIELD
Garfield, population 361, is located about seven miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The railway village was platted Feb. 17, 1882, and incorporated Sept. 9, 1905. The city was named in honor of President Garfield, who was shot and killed by an assassin just prior to the official naming of the railroad town.
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KENSINGTON
Kensington, population 289, is located 16 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27 and south on County Road 1. This railway village in Solem Township was platted by the Honorable William D. Washburn in 1887 and incorporated June 6, 1891. A railroad conductor with roots in England created a large garden that he named Kensington Gardens (an area west of London near Westminster is known as Kensington Palace). The area became a town, and the name was shortened to Kensington.
MILLERVILLE
Millerville, population 107, 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 434, 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.
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Nelson, population 182, is located about four miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. The city formed after the railroad was built through the area in 1875 and was incorporated in 1905. The city was named in honor of Senator Knute Nelson. The city was first called “Dent” in honor of an early settler.
OSAKIS
Osakis, population 1,755, is located about nine miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. The city was founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1881. The first passenger train arrived in 1878. The city of Osakis was named after the lake it borders. The lake’s name was most likely derived from “Oh-za-kees,” the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees” means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who lived in the area for a short time.
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Unincorporated
Unincorporated communities BELLE RIVER
Belle River is 11 miles northeast of Alexandria. Riverdale Township, named for the Long Prairie River, was established in 1870. The name was changed to Belle River Township. St. Nicholas Catholic Church was built in 1871, and a small settlement developed west of the church that became known as Belle River. The church burned in 1915, but in 1916, a new church was completed, serving as the center of the community to this day.
HOLMES CITY
Holmes City is about seven miles southwest of Alexandria. The first settler in the area may have been a trapper/trader named Lewis, who had an Indian trading station in Moe Township. In 1858, three men purchased the trading post and moved it to the current site of Holmes City. Holmes City Township was established in 1866 and named after one of the men, Thomas Holmes of Pennsylvania. It was the third township formed in the county.
LEAF VALLEY
Leaf Valley is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria in Leaf Valley Township. The township was established in 1867. The name refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called the Leaf Mountains, in nearby Otter Tail County. The village formed at a crossroads and at one time included a town hall, general store, feed mill and a large coop creamery.
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spruce center MELBY
Melby is 25 miles northwest of Alexandria in Lund Township. The first settlement was known as Melby Station and was located on either side of the Great Northern Railroad track and by 1889 was a flourishing community. Due to the dangers of the curving terrain and dangerous railroad crossings, the express office later moved just under a mile west. The businesses and residents soon followed, and Melby formed at that location.
ROSE CITY
Rose City is 18 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. The township was organized in 1875. The community was named after the Rose Creamery, but there are conflicting stories as to how the creamery was named. Some say it was for families in the area with similar names. Others believe it was for the wild roses that grew in the area. At one time, the settlement had several businesses, but the population never did take off.
SPRUCE CENTER
Spruce Center is 15 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. In 1869, a man named Gordon built a dam on Spruce Creek and started a saw mill. Spruce Hill Village quickly grew around it, and by the mid-1880s, it was booming. Later, the Merickel Brothers built a larger dam and mill nearby and started Spruce Center. Spruce Hill Township was organized in 1875. Years later, the Spruce Hill dam went out. It was never replaced, and that village slowly died. Today, it is an historic county park.
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Library
he mission of the Douglas County Library is to provide for the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.
The library seeks to promote knowledge, understanding, and wisdom by providing all residents with free access to a variety of materials and services. The library offers more than 111,000 books as well as many other formats: • Book/CD sets • Newspapers • Compact discs • Audio books • Large print materials • DVDs • Paperbacks • Downloadable e-books • Periodicals Other: • Scanning • Friends of the Library bookstore • Charging stations for cell phones and devices • Author events • Children’s story hours • Craft classes for adults and children
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NEWSPAPERS
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The Echo Press, Lakeland Shopping Guide, Classy Canary P.O. Box 549, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 Echo Press: (320) 763-3133 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Lakeland Shopping Guide: (320) 762-8385 Website: www.echopress.com Email: echo@echopress.com The Osakis Review P.O. Box 5, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 859-2143 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Website: www.theosakisreview.com Email: news@theosakisreview.com
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LIBRARY HOURS
Mon-Thurs: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services provided for minimal fees include: • Self-serve photocopies • Computer lab photocopies • Fax services
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Medical
Medical
services
ALOMERE HEALTH (HOSPITAL)
111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 | www.dchospital.com Carl Vaagenes, Chief Executive Officer
Alexandria CDI (X-ray).......................................... (320) 762-6040 Business Office (credit)........................................ (320) 762-6054 Business Office (insurance)............................... (320) 762-6056 Cardiopulmonary Services................................. (320) 762-6006 Dialysis (CentraCare)...............................................(320) 762-1226 driveABILITY...............................................................(320) 762-6079 Education......................................................................(320) 762-6094 Hearing Impaired TDD........................................... (320) 762-6100 Human Resources................................................... (320) 762-6080 Intensive Care Unit..................................................(320) 762-6065 Joint Replacement Center.................................... (320) 762-6661 Medical Floor..............................................................(320) 762-6002 Medical Oncology................................................... (320) 762-6650 Occupational Therapy............................................(320) 762-6079 Occupational Therapy (Clinic site)..................(320) 763-2573 Physical Therapy.......................................................(320) 762-6079 Physical Therapy (Clinic site).............................(320) 763-2573 Radiation/Oncology (CentraCare)...................(320) 762-8903 Rehabilitation Services: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy...........................................(320) 762-6079 Rehab at Alexandria Clinic...................................(320) 763-2573 Rehab at YMCA.........................................................(320) 762-6479 Return to Work Program.......................................(320) 762-6079 Speech Pathology....................................................(320) 762-6079 Surgery Center.......................................................... (320) 762-6030 Surgical Floor............................................................. (320) 759-4200
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HEARTLAND ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
A Service of Alomere Health 111 17th Avenue East, Suite 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1144 or 1-800-762-1177 www.heartlandorthopedics.com
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Government
State & Federal
Government
STATE REPRESENTATIVES:
Mary Franson (R) – District 8B 303 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-3201 Email: rep.mary.franson@house.mn
Jeff Backer (R) – District 12A 203 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-4929 Email: rep.jeff.backer@house.mn
Paul Anderson (R) – District 12B 309 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-4317 Email: rep.paul.anderson@house.mn
STATE SENATORS:
GOVERNOR:
Tim Walz 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; 1-800-657-3717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 Email: Use online form at https:// mn.gov/governor/contact/ Website: www.mn.gov/governor
U.S. REP. – DISTRICT 7:
Collin Peterson (DFL) 1700 Technology Drive, Suite 119 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165; (320) 235-1061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov
U.S. SENATORS:
Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) – District 8 3207 MN Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 297-8063 Email: sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn
Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 425 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; 1-888-224-9043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov
Torrey Westrom (R) – District 12 3201 MN Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-3826 Email: sen.torrey.westrom@senate.mn
Tina Smith (DFL) 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5641 Website: smith.senate.gov
MN Senate Information:
(651) 296-0504; 1-888-234-1112 (toll free)
MN House Information:
(651) 296-2146; 1-800-657-3550 (toll free)
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Government
Government
County
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 1:
DISTRICT 4:
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 4 includes Alexandria’s Ward 1, Precinct 2; Ward 2; and Alexandria Township.
Keith Englund (320) 760-2476 16357 Co. Rd. 19 NW, Ashby, MN 56309
Charlie Meyer (320) 760-7662 PO Box 114 Alexandria, MN 56308
DISTRICT 2:
DISTRICT 5:
District 2 includes LaGrand, Hudson and Lake Mary townships; the city of Forada; and Alexandria City Ward 1, Precinct 1 and Ward 5, Precinct 1.
District 5 includes Alexandria’s Ward 3, Ward 4 and Ward 5, Precinct 2.
Heather Larson (612) 414-1626 1117 Maple St. Alexandria, MN 56308
Tim Kalina (320) 808-5749 14098 County Road 21 SW Alexandria, MN 56308
DISTRICT 3:
Jerry Rapp (320) 766-2065 11418 Minnesouri Rd. Alexandria, MN 56308 District 3 includes Miltona, Spruce Hill, Osakis, Orange, Carlos and Belle River townships and the cities of Osakis, Miltona, Nelson and Carlos.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT HEADS
Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson 762-2999
Assessor: A. Keith Albertsen 762-3884 Attorney: Chad Larson 762-3856
Auditor/Treasurer: Char Rosenow 762-3077
Coordinator/Personnel: Heather Schlangen 762-3022 Corrections/Probation Director: Brian Rubenstein 762-3889 Court Administration: Rhonda Bot 762-3033 Highway Department/Public Works: Dave Robley 762-2999 Horizon Public Health: Ann Stehn 762-3003
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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners meets in the courthouse on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.
All phone numbers below are 320 area code.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman 762-3849
Recycling/Organics Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste: Nathan Reinbold 763-9340
Information Systems: Brent Birkeland 762-3040
Senior Citizens: Joyce McIntosh, Senior Coordinator 762-3047
Lakes Area Recreation: Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 Land and Resource Management: Dave Rush 762-3863 Library: Dawn Dailey 762-3015 Maintenance: Steve Ziemer 762-3097 Motor Vehicle/License Bureau: Angie Steele 762-3897 Parks Division: Brad Bonk 762-2999 Recorder: Mary Skillings 762-3877
Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen 762-8151 Social Services: Laurie Bonds 762-2302 Waste-to-Energy Facility/Solid Waste: Steve Vrchota 763-9340 Surveyor: Patrick Veraguth 762-2999 U of M Extension: Ben Anderson 762-3890 Veteran Services: Jacob Turner 762-3883
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Government
Government
City
Ale x a ndr ia POP 1 3,6 7 3
56308
City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Administrator: Martin Schultz - (320) 759-3629 City council: Ward I - Bill Franzen - (320) 815-7012 Ward II - Roger Thalman (320) 491-2027 Ward III - Bobbie Osterberg - (320) 763-9073 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Todd Jensen - (320) 815-1751 Police chief: Rick Wyffels - (320) 759-3700 Fire chief: Jeff Karrow - (320) 763-6488 City attorney: Tom Jacobson - (320) 763-3141 Assessor: Reed Heidelberger - (320) 759-3628 Building Department - (320) 759-3644 Fire Hall (non-emergency): (320) 763-6488 City planner: Mike Weber - (320) 759-3626 Street department: (320) 763-3080 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes - (320) 760-2928 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 Council meets at Alexandria City Hall 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
Br a ndon POP 4 9 8
56315
City Hall phone: (320) 524-2260 or (320) 834-4567 Website: www.brandonmn.com Mayor: Roger Campbell - (320) 524-2457 Clerk/Treasurer: Debra Grommesh - (320) 524-2260 City council: Brad Klossner - (320) 808-1327 Scott Pohlmann - (320) 491-1198 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Fire chief: Jeron Buchholz - (320) 304-1933 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at city clerk’s office 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
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court house Ca r l o s P O P 4 99
56319
City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Website: www.cityofcarlos.com Mayor: Michael Bous - (320) 766-4493 Clerk/Treasurer: John Rolf - (320) 852-3000 City council: Ronna Berghoff - (320) 852-0089 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Maria Doucette - (320) 298-6004 Todd Burgess - (320) 852-7011 Police chief: Ralph Bradley - (320) 852-7920 Fire chief: Mike Trinka - (320) 766-0552 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361, Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at city offices, 109 1st St. W., 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Government
Government
City
Evansville P OP 6 0 4
56326
City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 or (218) 948-2295 Website: www.evansvillemn.com Mayor: Calvin Lundeen - (651) 239-4891 Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Olson - (320) 834-4995 City council: Chuck Steffenson - (320) 834-4626 Brenda Hoffmann - (320) 223-2481 Julie Aasness - (320) 815-0631 Deb Berry (320) 356-5085 Fire chief: Jamie Englund - (218) 770-7632 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 106 State St., 2nd Monday of each month.
F o r a da P OP 1 6 4
56308
Mayor: Bob Bordeaux - (320) 763-4356 Clerk/Treasurer: Jo Kluver - (320) 762-9772 City council: Michaela Olson - (651) 283-2369 Scott Erickson - (320) 763-7099 David Reller - (701) 212-7487 Fire chief: Bob Steidl - (320) 762-0300 City attorney: Bill Leuthner - (320) 762-0259 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday following 1st Tuesday of each month.
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G a r fi el d POP 361
56332
City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Website: www.garfieldmn.com Mayor: John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Clerk/Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 834-2238 City council: Trent Ziegelman - (320) 760-7308 Ryan Holverson - (320) 766-4305 Troy Mills - (320) 834-2743 Jason Uhde - (320) 834-3933 Fire chief: Jed Tatro - (320) 834-2223 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
K en s i n g to n P O P 28 9
56343
Website: www.kensingtonmn.com Mayor: Jim Schecker - (320) 965-6203 Clerk: Jennifer Kangas - (320) 965-2534 Treasurer: Pryce Score - (320) 965-2711 City council: Amy Eystad - (320) 965-6261 Emmy Maheux - (320) 965-2327 Randy Petersen - (320) 965-2289 John Gran - (320) 965-3003 Fire chief: Joey Nessman - (320) 815-4437 City attorney: Thornton, Hegg, Reif, Dolan & Bowen (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month.
M i l to n a POP 435
56354
City Hall phone: (218) 943-1501 Website: www.miltona.org Mayor: Alan Betterman - (218) 943-5644 Clerk/Treasurer: Bob Guetter - (218) 943-1501 City council: Dave Carter - (218) 943-5199 Mickey Lint - (218) 943-4312 April Steidl - (218) 943-1501 Kim Thoennes - (218) 943-1055 Fire chief: Kyle Grinager - (218) 943-1501 City attorney: Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Government
Government
City
M iller ville POP 1 0 7
56315
Mayor: Ryan Lehn - (320) 876-2785 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Mitch Brandsted - (320) 815-6886 Nick McFarlane - (320) 876-2026 Sharon Wagner - (320) 815-9608 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Rodney Roers - (320) 815-4588 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Tuesday of each month.
government Os a ki s POP 1,755
Ne lson
56360
POP 1 8 2
City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Website: www.cityofosakis.com Mayor: Keith Emerson - (320) 859-4584 Clerk/Treasurer: Angela Jacobson - (320) 859-2150 City council: Laura Backes - (320) 859-4621 Jerry Olson - (320) 859-2664 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Justin Dahlheimer - (320) 527-9737 Fire chief: Travis Middendorff - (320) 491-6880 Police chief: Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-2550 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 14 Nokomis St. E., 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
56355
City Hall phone: (320) 763-6347 Mayor: Gerald Gay Sr. - (320) 808-5432 Clerk: Shari Jerome - (320) 808-9650 City council: Sean Gay - (320) 766-7070 Beverly Hansen - (320) 762-0481 Michael Erickson - (320) 304-0007 Corina Weinhandl - (320) 491-8181 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Government
Government
Township
ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP
www.alexandriatownship.org Office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Rod Eldevik - (320) 763-7566 Jeff Oberg - (763) 229-4580 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 808-1441 Jerome Wright - (320) 763-7459 Dennis Butz - (320) 219-0255 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 815-1089 Meets at township office, 324 Broadway, 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 6 p.m.
BELLE RIVER TOWNSHIP
Clerk/Treasurer: Jesse Lusty - (612) 805-0200 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Jerry Nelson - (320) 852-7835 Andy Miller - (320) 852-9887 Meets at clerk’s home 1st Monday each month, 8 p.m. during daylight saving time, 7 p.m. the rest of the year.
BRANDON TOWNSHIP
Clerk/Treasurer: Mike Cleary - (320) 524-2685 Supervisors: Bryan Meichsner - (320) 808-6336 Kerby Lund - (320) 760-1186 Dennis Lund - (320) 834-2797 Kathy Zimmeman - (320) 834-3570 Meets at Community Center 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., except January and February when it meets 3rd Tuesday.
CARLOS TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 491-5163 Bill Krivanek - (320) 846-0668 Mark Hintermeyer - (320) 852-7126 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Meets at Carlos Elementary School 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month, 7 p.m.
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government EVANSVILLE TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Mary Wright - (218) 948-2682 Supervisors: Randy Jacobson - (320) 834-4718 Douglas Lee - (320) 524-2634 Tony Wright - (218) 948-2682 Treasurer: Jeanine Henneman - (320) 491-0663 Meets at treasurer’s home 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.
HOLMES CITY TOWNSHIP
Clerk/Treasurer: Christopher Wanner - (763) 3505005 Supervisors: Gary Schuneman - (320) 283-5507 Darin Weisel - (320) 763-6600 Joe Callahan - (763) 286-8615 Meets at Town Hall 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m.
HUDSON TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Carol Hedlund - (320) 760-9752 Supervisors: Daniel New - (320) 763-4085 Ron Fenelon - (320) 763-4197 Jeff Tvrdik - (320) 762-1847 Treasurer: Cindy VanLuik - (320) 760-9492 Meets at Forada City Hall 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.
IDA TOWNSHIP
Clerk/Treasurer: Barb Kilgore - (320) 491-6727 Supervisors: Daniel Diedrich - (320) 815-0299 Michael Steidl - (320) 846-0815 Jim Peterson - (320) 834-2035 Meets at Township Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 7:30 p.m., Nov.-Feb. meetings are only 3rd Mondays.
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Government
Government
Township
LAGRAND TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 763-7482 Supervisors: Ben Johnson - (320) 815-2776 Dick Miller - (320) 808-1215 Diane Erickson - (320) 808-1215 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 Meets at Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 4:45 p.m.
LAKE MARY TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Susan Hanson - (320) 766-5205 Supervisors: Pete Fernholz - (320) 491-9335 James Schmidt - (320) 491-1349 Donna Hoeper - (320) 283-5567 Treasurer: Christy Tvrdik - (320) 309-0471 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:30 p.m.
LEAF VALLEY TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Pamela Cuperus - (218) 267-2533 Supervisors: Dale Diedrich - (218) 267-2243 Brent Ost - (218) 267-2942 Keith Schultz - (320) 834-4036 Treasurer: Barb Guenther - (218) 267-5741 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m.
LUND TOWNSHIP
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: Nancy Reitmeier - (320) 876-2112 Meets at Fire Hall 2nd Thursday each month, Nov.-March 11 a.m., April-Oct. 8:30 p.m.
MILTONA TOWNSHIP
www.miltonatownship.org Clerk: Tom Blank - (320) 852-7078 Treasurer: Stephanie Stueve - (320) 815-6397 Supervisors: Jerome Haggenmiller - (218) 9431841 Matt Kugler - (320) 808-0039 Steven Russell - (218) 943-5191 Meets at Community Center 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m.
MOE TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Todd Egenes - (320) 834-3454 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 760-8513 John Krafthefer - (320) 491-9003 Jerome Kostreba - (320) 760-5372 Treasurer: Florence Chlian - (320) 834-2444
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...where the fun begins
Events May
August
June
September
Memorial Day Parade & Service
Lions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament Osakis Festival Osakis Liquor Store Street Dance
July
4th of July Fireworks Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show Osakis City-Wide Garage Sales Parish Festival
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Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Moonshine Madness
October
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November
Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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Government
Township
Meets at Town Hall 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted or published.
ORANGE TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 Ken Marthaler - (320) 766-2000 Treasurer: Estelle Garvin - (320) 491-1831 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 8 p.m.
government SPRUCE HILL TOWNSHIP
OSAKIS TOWNSHIP
Clerk/treasurer: Dawn McNeal - (320) 859-4698 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Bev Guyette - (320) 8593323 Supervisors: Brian Niehoff - (320) 760-2293 Gene Rasmusen - (320) 808-1388 Howard Swenstad - (218) 639-3105 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m.
SOLEM TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Marcy Holl - (320) 304-4052 Supervisors: Bruce Wohlforth - (320) 965-2655 Curt Hamen - (320) 965-2760 Mark Fernholz - (320) 986-2171 Treasurer: Kevin Holl - (320) 304-2561 Meets at Kensington Community Center 2nd Monday each month, Dec.-March 7 p.m., April-Nov. 8 p.m.
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Clerk: Karen Kuhnau - (218) 943-5631 Supervisors: Lawrence L. Skoglund - (218) 9431532 Terry Sather - (218) 943-2258 Brad Lusty - (218) 943-5851 Treasurer: Jesse Lusty - (612) 805-0200 Meetings are as follows: April-Oct., 8 p.m. at the Town Hall; March, 7 p.m. at the Town Hall; Nov.Feb., 7 p.m. at the clerk’s house.
URNESS TOWNSHIP
Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 760-5393 Supervisors: John Plaster - (320) 760-1686 Brent Johnson - (320) 808-3454 Gerald Johnson - (320) 965-2887 Treasurer: Denise Marquette - (320) 828-1652 Meets at Town Hall 1st Tuesday each month, 6 p.m.
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BIG OLE
One of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a Viking statue in Big Ole Central Park at the north end of Broadway. The idea for the statue began in January 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair. The display was to feature the Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was a 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue. Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April 1965 and transported to New York for the World’s Fair. He arrived in Alexandria in December 1965. Big Ole most recently underwent repairs and a new paint job, including new beard color, in 2016.
BRANDON HISTORY CENTER
The Brandon History Center is located in the historic Brandon Auditorium, built in 1936. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display articles, pictures and memorabilia from Brandon, Millerville and the surrounding area for future generations. It also assists in the preservation of the Historic Brandon Auditorium and other local historic sites. (320) 834-4505; www.brandonmn.com (click on history center link under organizations).
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knute nelson house DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Douglas County Historical Society was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people. It is housed in the historic home of Knute Nelson. Nelson was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, served two terms in U.S. Congress, was the state’s first foreign-born governor and served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years. He died in 1923. In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1987 became the society’s headquarters. The society includes a research library, church, school, cemetery and family history records, microfilm of census records and area newspapers. It has slide shows of area towns, oral histories, photo collections, vintage clothing/uniform collection and more. (320) 762-0382; www. dchsmn.org.
EVANSVILLE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
The Evansville Historical Foundation was founded by Alf Thompson with the purpose of preserving the history of Evansville and the surrounding community for current and future generations to enjoy. The archives provide a wealth of information on the history of Evansville, as well as a wonderful resource for those interested in genealogical research. The foundation includes several buildings, including the Thompson house, Johanson house, country schoolhouse, log cabin, root cellar, pioneer church, prayer chapel, town hall and Johnson house. (218) 948-2010; www.evansvillemn.net.
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KENSINGTON RUNESTONE
It’s a controversy more than 100 years in the making: Did an immigrant Swedish farmer find a buried rock in 1898 that contained an ancient runic message carved by Viking explorers 100 years before Columbus landed in America? Or is the whole thing a hoax, perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster? You can view the controversial stone at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria. A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria.
RUNESTONE MUSEUM/FORT ALEXANDRIA
The Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria are at 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Along with the famed Kensington Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, a memorial/gun exhibit, wildlife exhibit and hands-on children’s area. Next to the museum stands Fort Alexandria, a nearly exact replica of a stockade built in 1862. The fort includes a general store and post office, log cabin, church, coun-
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fort alexandria try school, blacksmith shop, washhouse, smokehouse, a 40-foot Viking ship and farm equipment from years gone by. (320) 763-3160; www.runestonemuseum.org
LEGACY OF THE LAKES MUSEUM
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum in Alexandria was formed in 1995 by local residents as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on Minnesota lakes. The museum first opened in 2004, with a new building constructed in 2006. Its name was changed to Legacy of the Lakes in 2016 as it celebrated its 10th anniversary. The museum celebrates area lake traditions and legacies and is committed to their preservation for future generations. (320) 759-1114; legacyofthelakes.org
OUR LADY OF THE HILLS
Our Lady of the Hills is a shrine of the Virgin Mary erected by a rural Millerville resident in response to answered prayers for healing. It overlooks the hill country near the border of Douglas and Otter Tail counties. The steel and cement statue stands 22 feet tall and weighs 4,500 pounds. It is located on Our Lady of the Hills Road northwest of Millerville.
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OSAKIS AREA HERITAGE CENTER
The Osakis Area Heritage Center’s mission is to discover, preserve and share the history of the Osakis area. Located in the Osakis Information Center, 11 East Main St., the center includes a research collection of family files, cemetery maps, town maps, county histories, photo files, scrapbooks, high school and charter school yearbooks, microfilm and print copies of the Osakis Review newspaper. (320) 859-3777.
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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.
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These trail heads include parking areas, portable restrooms and trailside shelters. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about 1.5 miles east of Nelson. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make one of the longest paved bike trails in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.
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ALEXANDRIA AREA ARTS ASSOCIATION
The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) strives to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the performing arts by providing experiences that entertain, educate and enrich the community. The AAAA presents a variety of plays and concerts at its theater at 618 Broadway in Alexandria, as well as the annual two-day Art in the Park held at Alexandria City Park. For information, visit www.alexandriaareaarts.org
CENTRAL LAKES CONCERT ASSOCIATION
The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) was formed in 1983 with the goal of offering an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public. The annual membership allows members to attend all concerts in Alexandria, as well as concerts presented by the Sauk Centre, Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena concert associations. Call (320) 491-6308 or visit www.centrallakesconcerts.com
EVANSVILLE ART CENTER
The Evansville Art Center is owned and operated by the Evansville Arts Coalition, a group of volunteers who enjoy the arts and appreciate how
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andria theatre art enhances the quality of life in rural Minnesota. The purpose is to plan and coordinate art events and activities that entertain, stimulate and engage people. For information, call (218) 948-2787 or visit www.evansvilleartcenter.com
RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION
The Red Willow Arts Coalition was formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment events for the lakes area. The coalition offers “Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn” every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 305 Eighth Avenue West, Alexandria throughout the summer. The coalition is strictly made up of volunteers, and business sponsorships and freewill donations cover the performers’ fees, making all concerts free to the public. Visit www.redwillowartscoalition.org for more information.
THEATRE L’HOMME DIEU
For more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu has contributed to the vibrancy and allure of the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertaining theater. The 2016 season offers a variety of performances - there’s something for everyone! For information, call (320) 846-3150 or visit www. tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria.
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ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221, 1-888-234-1222 President: Laura Urban, Ph.D. Website: www.alextech.edu Email: info@alextech.edu
Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) is a comprehensive college offering a broad range of options that include Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), online programs, technical and transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Additionally, the college provides industry-specific training through its Customized Training Center. The college’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its student success results. With many programs placing 100 percent of their graduates, ATCC has more than 98 percent placement of all graduates. The college continues to have outstanding re-
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ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD #206 Alexandria Public Schools - ISD #206 1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Superintendent: Julie Critz Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning: Rick Sansted Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us E-mail: jjohnson@alexandria.k12.mn.us
Alexandria Area High School .......... (320) 762-2142 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Discovery Middle School................... (320) 762-7900 Principal: Matt Aker Lincoln Elementary...............................(320) 762-3320 Principal: Brendan Bogart Voyager Elementary ............................ (320) 762-3325 Principal: Dana Christenson Woodland Elementary.........................(320) 762-3300 Principal: Darla Harstad Garfield Elementary.............................(320) 762-3350 Principal: Lisa Pikop
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Carlos Elementary ..................................(320) 852-7181 Principal: Lisa Pikop Miltona Science Magnet Elementary Principal: Lisa Pikop......................(877) 736-1419 Community Education........................ (320) 762-3310 Director: Lynn Jenc Early Education Center (320) 762-3305 Center coordinator: April Larson School board: Dean Anderson............................... (320) 762-2122 Dave Anderson...............................(320) 762-8414 Sandy Susag.....................................(320) 763-7161 Angie Krebs.....................................(320) 762-8585 Pam Carlson.................................... (320) 762-0647 Bob Cunniff......................................(320) 763-4683 Alan Zeithamer.............................. (320) 766-7730 The Alexandria Public Schools School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except in January and February when (due to federal holidays) meetings are the 4th Monday.
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ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
Alexandria Area High School (AAHS) is a modern education campus that offers an innovative learning program where every student is known. Its small, innovative learning communities – the Academies of Alexandria – are preparing students for college and career opportunities, while delivering a truly personalized learning experience tailored to every student. In addition to required core curriculum, students are provided with project-based, interdisciplinary learning that gives them “real world” experience and provides connections with local businesses and professionals. State-of-the-art learning labs such as the design/ build, innovation garage, and culinary arts classrooms give students hands-on, relevant learning experiences. With more than 170 academic course options, including the Early College program, AAHS is committed to offering a comprehensive approach to post-secondary success. This includes more opportunities to earn college credit than are available
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at any other high school, all while staying enrolled at AAHS and taking courses on the high school campus. The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program immerses students in real-world experiences in professional settings. These authentic learning experiences provide a competitive edge. Students earn high school credit and in some cases, college credit at the same time. A one-to-one digital learning initiative has provided Chromebook laptops to all students at AAHS. Students at AAHS feel connected to their school and to each other. That’s because 67 percent of students actively participate in any of the more than 50 extracurricular activities that are competitive, fun and inclusive. AAHS is located at 4300 Pioneer Road SE in Alexandria.
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)
At Discovery Middle School (DMS), the students are engaged and ready to take on challenges. Teachers inspire them to think critically and become successful learners through rigorous coursework. Students take core courses in English, math, science and social studies and develop a passion for learning through real-world content and quality middle school practices. Students can also participate in extracurricular programming such as ath-
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letics, fine arts, math competitions, an engineering club, Knowledge Bowl and more. DMS is committed to programming that allows students to explore potential interests, develop their strengths and take risks by participating in new learning experiences. Students can explore interests in courses such as family and consumer science, visual arts, music, health, foreign languages, physical education, computer technology, technology education and drama. Through a personalized approach to learning, teachers emphasize responsibilities and academic skills to prepare students for future opportunities. DMS is located at 510 McKay Avenue N. in Alexandria.
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (K-5)
Lincoln Elementary is home to approximately 500 students in grades K-5. The staff works as a team to ensure students learn and grow. Staff members strive to achieve academic excellence by collaborating with families and are accountable as a team by monitoring the progress of all students. Lincoln prides itself on its family-friendly, student-centered atmosphere and works diligently to create a dynamic learning environment through preparation, training and embracing change. The school has implemented a balanced literacy framework in K-5 classrooms. Teachers are trained in best practice systems of mathematics assessment and
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intervention to support the Everyday Math curriculum. In an effort to address the whole learner through best practice, Lincoln supports students through strategic behavioral support planning embedded in problem-solving teams. Lincoln embraces the Code of Conduct and the standards of Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Fairness. Lincoln is located at 1120 Lark Street in Alexandria.
VOYAGER ELEMENTARY (K-5)
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY (K-5)
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 teachers value connecting with students, partnering with parents, and collaborating effectively to ensure learning. A balanced literacy model of reading and writing instruction is used that encourages personalized learning, while a rigorous Everyday Math curriculum is aligned with state standards. The Code of Conduct (respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and fairness) is reinforced with a positive behavioral support system. Voyager is located at 203 Voyager Drive in Alexandria.
Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. Its beautiful setting provides unique outdoor experiences such as the school garden, walking/snowshoeing the trails, using the outdoor classroom, and large open playground areas. Woodland staff members are committed to providing world-class learning opportunities, embracing a personalized and responsive approach to meet student needs. Data is used on a consistent basis to drive decisions as they seek to continually improve. Teaching staff members are highly trained in the balanced literacy framework. This style of teaching focuses on differentiating instruction to teach reading and writing. The Everyday Math curriculum combined with AVMR/SNAP supplies students with math skills that prepare them for real world math situations. Classrooms are equipped with interactive boards and presentation systems. Woodland students have access to technology through a computer lab, iPads and, beginning in 2017, a 1:1 ratio of Chromebooks in grades 2-5. Multiple events throughout the year allow families an opportunity to be involved with their child’s school experience. Woodland was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017. Woodland is located at 1410 S. McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
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GARFIELD, MILTONA, CARLOS (GMC) ELEMENTARIES (K-5)
Garfield, Miltona Science Magnet and Carlos Elementary schools are K-5 schools that are part of Alexandria Public Schools. Staff at all three schools are committed to providing individualized, quality education. 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, science, music, art and media/technology. Specialized programming is offered through Reading Intervention, Special Education, Title I, Leveled Literacy Intervention and classes for High Potential Learners. 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. Garfield was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013. Miltona Science Magnet Elementary has an emphasis on the environment. Located on 12 acres of
miltona elementary wooded hills and trails, a meadow and wetlands area, its motto is: “Branching out to create an appreciation of our environment.” Teachers integrate science into the curriculum and cross country skis, snowshoes, GPS devices and digital cameras are utilized. Miltona has been recognized as a Reward School five times and received the School of Excellence Validation in 2015. A new updated playground was installed in 2017. Carlos Elementary School is a little school with a lot of heart! The staff is committed to providing a quality education for each student. From the playground to field trips, students encounter journeys that give them memories to last a lifetime. A new updated playground was installed in 2015. Carlos has a child care program before and/or after school and a five-day-a-week preschool program. Carlos Elementary received the School of Excellence Validation in 2015.
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EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
The following programs are offered at the Early Education Center: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Creating Learners Preschool • Parent Education • Enrichment opportunities
Young learners and their families have multiple opportunities to participate in various programs with a wide variety of services at the Early Education Center. Our unique space accommodates
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Alexandria Public Schools Community Education was a Minnesota community pioneer, beginning one of the first Community Education programs in Minnesota in 1971, along with 15 other public school districts. Whether it’s academic, social or recreational enrichment opportunities for students or adults, schoolage child care, early education or parent education, GED or ESL, volunteer services or community concerts and entertainment, Alexandria Public Schools Community Education has something for everyone. • Early Education • Creating Learners Preschool
early education center a variety of learning environments - flexible classrooms, indoor/outdoor playgrounds and a nature trail. The Early Education Center is adjacent to Woodland Elementary School at 1410 S. McKay Avenue. Phone: (320) 762-3305.
• Youth Enrichment • Youth Service • Youth Development • Compass, School-Age Child Care • Adult Enrichment • Adults with Disabilities • Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education • Volunteer Services • Performing Arts For information, call (320) 762-3310 or visit the office on the second floor of Woodland Elementary School, 1410 S. McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 2908 Website: www.b-e.k12.mn.us District Office Brandon-Evansville K-3 Brandon-Evansville High School 206 West 3rd Street, PO Box 185, Brandon, MN 56315 (320) 524-2263, (320) 834-4084, Fax: (320) 524-2228
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Brandon-Evansville 4-5 Brandon-Evansville Middle School 123 2nd Ave., PO Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326 (218) 948-2241, (320) 834-484, Fax: (218) 948-2441 Superintendent/elementary principal: Don Peschel High school principal/athletic director: Nate Meisser Dean of students: Trent Hintermeister School board: David Anderson, chairperson – (320) 834-4629 Tim Lauthen, vice chairperson – (320) 834-2364 Diane Richter, clerk – (320) 808-4646 Randy Bettermann, treasurer – (320) 834-4751 Kent Huisman – (218) 948-2428 Andy Siira – (320) 524-2766 Jana Anderson – (320) 766-8393
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OSAKIS DISTRICT 213
500 East 1st Avenue, P.O. Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakis.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Randy Bergquist 7-12 principal: Tim Roggenbuck PreK-6 principal: Shad Schmidt School board: Chris George – (320) 766-2778 Mike Collins – (320) 859-6845
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The Osakis School Board meets the 2nd Monday each month.
WEST CENTRAL AREA DISTRICT 2342
NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-7300 Website: www.isd2342.org Superintendent: Barry Schmidt
New Testament Christian School 2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: www.newtestamentchristianschool.org Principal/Administrator: Gidget Sprouls
WCA South Elementary: 31 North Central Ave., Kensington, MN 56343 (320) 965-7600 Principal: Natalie Prasch Dean of Students: Jon Moore WCA North Elementary: 411 1st Street S.E., Elbow Lake, MN 56531 (218) 685-7500 Principal: Natalie Prasch Dean of Students: Jon Moore WCA Secondary School: 301 Co. Rd. 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-7400 Principal:Claire Vincent School board: Jill Beukens – (320) 986-2828; Sara Strunk – (320) 986-2138 Michelle Nessman – (320) 304-0988; Chad Biss – (218) 458-2276 Jeremiah Ulrich – (218) 685-4051; Terry Christenson – (218) 625-6252 Gary Sabolik – (320) 965-2376 The West Central Area School Board meets the 3rd Monday each month.
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NTCS is committed to the mission of providing a Christ-centered, quality education. Educators work alongside families in helping their students pursue the life that the Lord has set before them, positively impacting their culture with Christian values and a biblical worldview. The goal at NTCS is to prepare each student for life in all areas: academically, spiritually, physically, psychologically, and socially. What NTCS has to offer: • The area’s only K-12 nondenominational • Christian school. • All subjects are taught using biblically based accredited curriculum. • Small student/teacher ratios. • Daily prayer. • Chapel, a time of worship followed by a message from an area pastor/ teacher. • Participation in band/orchestra/sports through District 206. • Staff and students represent more than 10 area churches. • Transportation available through District 206.
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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Mary’s Catholic School 421 Hawthorne, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5861 Website: www.smsa.stclouddiocese.org Principal: Troy Sladek St. Mary’s is a community of faith developed by parents, staff and students to provide an educational setting where each child can develop a strong sense of self-worth and positive attitude toward sharing and group associations. We commit to providing a positive atmosphere where Catholic Christian values are taught, modeled and practiced, giving each child
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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.zionalexschool.org Principal: Muriel Stark Zion is a fully-accredited and licensed preschool through eighth grade program that offers quality, Christian-based education for all children in the Alexandria area. We provide a well-rounded curriculum in core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical education 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.
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ST. AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
307 4th Ave. W., P.O. Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130 Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Principal: Pat Pospisil St. Agnes offers spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and the parish community. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting feelings of security and self worth, and by meeting individual needs. We provide motivation and basic academic skills to foster lifelong learning, responsible decision making and creative thinking through a variety of learning experiences. We recognize we are created in God’s image and emphasize the gift of life by fostering an attitude of
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Christian concern for peace and justice. Our mission is to nurture students and their families through sharing Christ’s love while instilling academic excellence.
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ALEXANDRIA
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Living Waters 1310 N. Nokomis Street NE (320) 763-5224 Website: www.mylivingwaters.org BAPTIST Cornerstone 202 7th Avenue E. (320) 762-1565 Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Email: Office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen Gospel Light 1615 Sixth Ave. E. (218) 671-0993 Email: pastorelbc@gmail.com Pastor: Silas Clarke Grace 1704 Hazel Hill Road (320) 763-4393 Website: www.gracechurch-alexandria.com Email: gracealx@embarqmail.com Pastor: Craig Dahl CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic 420 Irving Street (320) 763-5781 Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org Email: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld
alexandria covenant church
The Point 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE (320) 266-3826 Website: facebook.com/thepointalexandria Pastor: David Christman New Life Christian Church 1910 County Road 82 SE (320) 763-7051 Website: www.your-newlife.com Email: office@your-newlife.com Pastors: John Taplin, Blake Saathoff, Alex Goff Women’s Coordinator: Sue Ronning Worship Coordinator: Wayne Claassen EPISCOPAL Emmanuel Episcopal 602 12th Avenue E. PO Box 231 (320) 763-3201 Website: www.alexmnepiscopal.org Email: episcopal@centurylink.net Priest: Rev. Tom Sinning
CHARISMATIC New Testament 2505 Highway 29 N. (320) 762-2444 Website: www.ntcalexandria.org Email: newtest@wisper-wireless.com Pastors: Peter Reishus, Mike Loween
EVANGELICAL Alexandria Covenant 4005 Dakota Street (320) 763-5659 Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org Email: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org Senior pastor: John LeVahn Catalyst Covenant Common Ground Coffee House 516 Hawthorne St. (320) 759-1800 Email: jimblacksongs@icloud.com Lead pastor: Jim Black
CHRISTIAN Liferight Outreach 1906 6th Avenue E. (320) 759-3930 Website: www.liferightoutreach.org Administrator: Angie Chamberlin liferightangie@gmail.com
Lake Community 490 Voyager Drive (320) 762-5424 Website: www.lakecommunity.org Email: michelle@lakecommunity.org Senior pastor: Jon Ewton Associate pastor: Paul Peterson Pastoral care and outreach: Melody Warren
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of Douglas County
FULL GOSPEL / SPIRIT FILLED Church for the Harvest 1910 Aga Drive, Suite 280 (320) 759-1400 Website: harvestalexandria.com Email: office@harvestalexandria.com Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo House of Prayer 3020 Rosewood Lane SE (P.O. Box 903) (320) 762-0828 Website: www.hopci.com Email: hopci@hopci.com Pastor: Lynndene Way
Churches]
Churches
sunshine over steeple Calvary Lutheran (ELCA) 605 Douglas Street (320) 763-5178 Website: www.calvaryalex.org E-mail: office@calvaryalex.org Pastor: Hans Dahl Preschool: (320) 763-4099
LUTHERAN Berea Lutheran Brethren 1405 6th Avenue E. (320) 762-1092 Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick
First Lutheran (ELCA) 822 Douglas Street Starting Aug. 1: 1655 18th Ave. E. (320) 762-2196 Website: www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Email: admin@firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren, Ben Jacobson
Bethesda Lutheran 1204 North Nokomis NE (320) 763-5164 Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Email: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Pastor: Jerry Lanes
Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) 2702 Hwy. 29 N. (320) 762-5152 Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Email: shirley@goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Tim Schiller
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Churches
of Douglas County
Living Word Lutheran (LCMC) 1722 16th Avenue E. (320) 762-1997 Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net Pastor: A.J. Kluver Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) 681 Voyager Drive (320) 762-8641 Website: www.shalomlutheran.org Email: shalomlutheran@gctel.net Pastor: Dennis Preston St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (WELS) 718 Victoria Dr. (320) 762-1644 Website: www.stpaulalex.com Pastor: Michael Neuman Zion Lutheran (LCMS) 300 Lake Street (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalex.org Email: zionchurch@zionalex.org Pastor: Paul Dare Visitation Pastor: Donald Wilke METHODIST United Methodist 2210 6th Avenue East (320) 763-4624 Website: www.alexumc.org Pastor: Gary Taylor MORMON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1427 Lake Street Website: www.lds.org or www.mormon.org NON DENOMINATIONAL Spirit Life Church 912 Highway 29 N. (across from McDonald’s N.) Office: (320) 219-6005 Website: www.spirit-life.org Email: info@spirit-life.org Pastor: Jeff Ferguson
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calvary lutheran
The Church in the Pines 3992 Highway 27 W. Office: (320) 760-6190 Website: thechurchinthepines.org Email: churchadmin@thechurchalex.org Pastor: Jay Jenson Word Alone Fellowship 1906 6th Ave. E. (320) 834-3342 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Lakes Area Seventh-day Adventist 201 13th Avenue West 763-5766 Website: www.alexandriasdachurch.org Pastor: Bill Nixon UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational UCC 221 7th Avenue W. (320) 763-3341 Email: firstcongoalexandria@gmail.com Pastor: Michael Fritz Office: Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.
BELLE RIVER
St. Nicholas Catholic 9473 Co. Rd. 3, Carlos (320) 852-7041 Website: www.stnicholasbelleriver.org Pastor: David Petron Parish secretary: Jennifer Wolbeck Email: stnickbelleriver@gmail.com
BRANDON
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Churches
of Douglas County
Faith Lutheran 205 Central Ave. N. (320) 834-4873 Website: www.gracebrandon.org Email: grace@gctel.com Pastor: Sarah Berglund
West Moe Lutheran 16249 County Road 8 NW (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com Interim pastor: Saul Stensvaag Cell: (218) 205-6565 St. Ann’s Catholic (320) 834-5095 Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org Email: stanns@gctel.com Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst St. Petri Lutheran - (LCMC) Email: pastor.st.petri@gmail.com Website: www.stpetrilutheran.org Council president: (320) 266-5939 www.facebook.com/stpetrilutheranchurchlcmc
CARLOS
Trinity Lutheran 16 N. Douglas Ave. (320) 852-7530 Email: trinitylutheran89@gmail.com Pastor: Mark Schwarz
EVANSVILLE
Christina Lake Lutheran 22155 Co. Rd. 24 NW, Evansville (218) 948-2218 Calvary Covenant 404 Meeker St., Evansville (218) 948-2230 Website: www.calvarycovenant.org Email: calcov@gctel.com Pastor: Kendall Churchill
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st. lukes, garfield Faith Lutheran 526 State St. (218) 948-2574, (320) 834-4589 Website: www.faithlutheranevansvillemn.org Email: faithlc@gctel.com Pastor: Sarah Berglund
FARWELL
Oscar Lake Lutheran 14619 Church Rd. SW (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake Email: macjac@gctel.net Pastor: Julie Carlson
GARFIELD
East Moe Lutheran 3531 East Moe Road NW (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com Interim pastor: Saul Stensvaag Cell: (218) 205-6565 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran 101 Park St. (320) 834-2248 Pastor: Jeffrey Ross Email: stjohn@gctel.net St. Luke’s (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) 201 Ida St. E. (320) 834-2285 Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastors: David Gran, Sue Davidson
HOLMES CITY
Trinity Lutheran 5760 County Road 4 SW (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake Email: macjac@gctel.net Pastor: Julie Carlson
Our Doors Are Open.
We invite you to join us in celebrating God’s love. Our doors are always open to those whose hearts are open to His word.
BETHESDA LUTHERAN
CALVARY LUTHERAN
1204 N. Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN (320) 763-5164 • www.bethesdaalexandria.org bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com
605 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN • (320) 763-5178 www.calvaryalex.org
Pastor Jerry Lanes
Saturday Worship - 5:00pm Sunday Worship - 9:30am Wednesday Youth Night - 5:00 pm
Pastor Hans Dahl
Worship Sat. 6pm Worship (Sept. - May) Sun. 8:30am & 10:45am Worship; 9:45am Sunday School and Fellowship Wed. 6:15pm Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am Sunday broadcast on KXRZ 99.3 FM Summer Worship (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Saturday: 6pm Worship Sunday: 8:30am Worship at Calvary Sunday: 9am Brunch at Luther Crest Sunday: 10:45am Calvary at the Lake Worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp on Lk Carlos
FIRST LUTHERAN
Pastors Greg Billberg, Ben Jacobson & Kari van Wakeren 822 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN until July 31, 2019 1655 18th Ave. W. beginning August 1, 2019 (320) 762-2196 • www.firstlutheranalexandria.com
Saturday Worship - 5pm Sunday Worship - 8:30am & 10am Wednesday Worship - and Programing (Sept. - May) Outdoor Services (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)
10:00 am at Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Ave. W., Alexandria 10:30 am at Lake Carlos State Park Sunday School (Sept.-May) Contact us for information Visit our website for details
SHALOM LUTHERAN Pastor Dennis Preston, Interim
681 Voyager Drive, Alexandria, MN (320) 762-8641 • www.shalomlutheran.org Check us out on Facebook at Shalom Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship 9:00am (traditional/contemporary blend) Worship is live streamed on Facebook.
Wednesday Worship Advent & Lent • 6:30pm
Sunday School - 10:00am (Sept. - May)
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Your Guide to Area
GOLF For more information & pricing visit www.lakemiltonagolfclub.com or like us on Facebook Facebook.com/lakemiltonagolf
Call Ahead for Tee Times 320-852-7078
18 HOLE GOLF COURSE – PAR 72
• Pro-Shop with Rentals • Driving Range & Practice 3868 County Road 5 NE, Alexandria MN 56308 • PGA Member on Staff • Open to the Public Located 9 miles North of Alexandria on Hwy 29. • Full Menu & Bar Left on County Rd 5 – ¼ mile.
Beautiful, well-maintained public golf course! Family friendly—Fun for all skill levels Driving range—Putting green— Club and cart rentals—Food and beer THURSDAYS, kids 16 and under golf FREE with paid adult From I-94, exit 90 at Brandon, five miles N on Co Rd 16 NW
Call for tee times 320-834-4028 www.pineridgegolfcourse.net
218-685-4271 www.tipsinahgolf.com 15185 Golf Course Road Elbow Lake, MN 56531
West from Alexandria 25 miles on I-94 to Evansville - Elbow Lake Exit 82, West 6 miles on Hwy 79, then North 1 mile on Golf Course (Co. 24) Rd.
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• GPS, Bluetooth access speakers, live HDTV, Hole in One option, music streaming and sports ticker on all golf carts • ATM and WIFI Available • Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun After 3 pm Specials
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria
320-762-TEES (8337) www.arrowwoodresort.com
18 HOLES OVERLOOKING POMME DE TERRE LAKE • Lush, Open Fairways • Group Rates Available
• Challenging Greens • Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere
Weekly Rates: 18 holes with cart $32 (Not Available on Holidays or Thursdays)
COURSES Joel Goldstrand Design www.genevagolfclub.com Pro Shop 320-762-7089 Geneva Grill 320-762-7092
Located 3 miles N on Hwy 29 to Co Rd 73, then 1 mile E and then S on Liberty Rd
Call for Tee Times or Book Online 320-886-1400 www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com 5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs
“A challenging beauty amid hills, trees and ponds!”
Please call ahead for a tee time 320-859-2140 www.osakiscountryclub.com
1 block North of Intersection Hwys. 127 & 27 E., Osakis
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• 27 Hole Championship Golf Course • Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Once again voted Best Golf Course in the Lakes Area
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS
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1 PRICE FOR 9 HOLES ALL THE TIME 2 golfers with cart $32 • 1 golfer with cart $16 (Not valid for league play)
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Churches
of Douglas County
KENSINGTON
Covenant 11 Kensington Ave. S. (320) 965-2331 Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com Pastor: David Wallin Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ 19 Central Ave. N. (320) 491-3245 Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com Pastor: David Wallin First Lutheran 25 State St. E. (320) 965-2549 Email: 1stluthe@runestone.net Pastor: Janna Bader www.nflparish.com St. Paul’s Lutheran 3491 Co. Rd. 7 SW (320) 304-1371 Email: petersoncello@juno.com Pastor: Michael Peterson
LEAF VALLEY
Ebenezer Lutheran 13070 Co. Rd. 6 NW https://ebenezer-lcms.godaddysites.com
MILLERVILLE
Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic 16921 Co. Rd. 7 NW (320) 876-2240 Website: www.sdmillerville.stclouddiocese.org Email: sevendolors@gctel.net Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst
spruce hill church MILLERVILLE TOWNSHIP
Trinity Lutheran (218) 998-0038 Interim Pastor: Roger Lange
MILTONA
Faith Lutheran (ELCA) 5500 County Rd. 14 NE (PO Box 123) (218) 943-2891 Pastor’s cell: (712) 449-0027 Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com Email: faith310@midwestinfo.net Pastor: John M. Riggle Mount Calvary Lutheran P.O. Box 52 (218) 943-5251 Email: mtcalvarystpauls@arvig.net Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern St. Paul’s Lutheran (218) 943-5251 Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern Email: mtcalvarystpauls@arvig.net
NELSON
Our Saviour’s Lutheran 100 S. Nelson St. (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen www.oursavioursfahlun.org
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Fahlun Lutheran 3550 Co. Rd. 74 NE (320) 763-9500 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen www.oursavioursfahlun.org
From games to groceries, we’re here for you Serving residents of Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Todd and Traverse Counties since 1995
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Churches
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OSAKIS
Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception 306 West Oak St. (320) 859-2390 Website: www.immaculateconceptionosakis.org Email: iccosakis@arvig.net Pastor: Father David Petron Secretary: Jennifer Wolbeck Elim Lutheran (320) 859-4244 Email: elim141@arvig.net Pastor: Lindell Quam www.osakiselimchurch.com Osakis Lutheran 310 First Ave. E. (320) 859-2350 Website: www.osakislutheranelca.com Email: olcsecretary@arvig.net Pastor: Richard Fitzer
stained glass
ROSE CITY-EAGLE BEND
First Presbyterian 101 W. Oak Street W. (320) 859-4550 Website: www.osakispresbyterian.org Email: osakispc@midwestinfo.net Pastor: Randy Knuth
Rose City Evangelical Free 16241 Co. Rd. 14 NE, Eagle Bend (218) 943-4241 Pastor: Ralph Erickson
Redeemer Lutheran 418 3rd Ave. W. (320) 859-2769 Email: walb3115@rea-alp.com Pastor: James Walburg
Spruce Hill Church Care of Douglas County Historical Society 13148 Spruce Hill Park Rd. NE (320) 762-0382 Website: www.dchsmn.org Email: historic@dchsmn.org
Salem Lutheran 16134 170th St. Pastor: John D. Hopper www.salem-saukvalleychurches.com Sauk Valley Lutheran 13954 150th St. (320) 859-3727 Pastor: John D. Hopper www.salem-saukvalleychurches.com
PARKERS PRAIRIE
Esther Lutheran (ELCA) 11019 625th Avenue (218) 338-2171 Website: www.estherlutheran.com Email: esther@arvig.net Pastor: Tom Kolden
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SPRUCE HILL
CHURCH CAMPS
Lake Geneva Christian Center 605 Birch Ave. 320-763-3680 Fax: 320-762-2862 lakegenevacamp.com Email: info@lakegenevacamp.com Luther Crest Bible Camp 8231 County Road 11 NE 320-846-2431 www.luthercrest.org Mount Carmel Ministries 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE (800) 793-4311 Fax: (320) 846-0067 www.mountcarmelministries.com
area FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ALEXANDRIA
Member advisors at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union will listen to your story and use their knowledge to recommend financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts; home, car, and credit card loans; and investment and estate planning advice, and more. Learn more at affinityplus. org or stop into the Alexandria branch at:
320-762-1391 418 3rd Ave. E., Suite 108
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK - ALEXANDRIA “Resurrecting the American Dream.” American National Bank of Minnesota strives to be your financial partner through our exceptional customer service, excellent lending programs, and strong commitment to you, our customers.
512 30th Avenue East ,P.O. Box 472 • Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-5330 phone •320-762-5331 fax 800-821-6849 toll free www.anbmn.com
FIRST SECURITY EVANSVILLE
First Security Bank in Evansville, Minnesota is where customers come first. We are a full-service bank, offering consumer and commercial products specializing in Ag banking and small business lending. Our product lines include savings accounts, checking accounts, multiple loan programs, e-statements, internet banking, bill pay and more.
218-948-2259 • 320-834-4659 www.firstsecuritybanks.com
NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK – ALEXANDRIA
Located at 803 N Nokomis NE, Neighborhood National Bank is an independent community bank offering customers personalized service and a complete line of banking, loan & online services. We are The Bank That Feels Like Home!
320-763-8366 www.neighborhood.bank
HOMETOWN COMMUNITY BANK CYRUS AND FORADA
We have provided financial products and services to our friends and neighbors since 1901. We are proud of our “Hometown” heritage and are committed to providing the excellence in products and services that our customers have come to expect.
find us @ Cyrus, MN Fingal, ND Forada MN www.hcbmn.com Page, ND
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GUIDE FINALISTS PHOTO CONTEST
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1. Joy Alderson took this photo of her husband, Gary, fishing from a dock on Lake Darling in the summer of 2015. 2. Gene Barsness took this photo of his dog, Buddy, Ali Femrite and Todd Elwood on the dock at his home on a small lake in Douglas County. 3. Austin Becker took this photo of his skates and a puck while playing hockey at Noonan Park in Alexandria in February. 4. Eric Beckius took this photo on Lake Brophy last summer.
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5. Jaime Berghorst took this photo of her son, Cade, snowboarding at Andes Tower Hills in January. 6. Tina Bosma took this photo while deer hunting on her land in November 2017. 7. Tina Bosma took this photo of Trent Lindquist of Ashby ice fishing on Lake Mina in April 2018.
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9. Cassia Erickson of Hoffman took this photo of her daughter, Ava, eating French fries at the Douglas County Fair last August. 10. Christopher Fish of Blaine took this photo of sunset over Lake Ida last July. 11. Christine Hollermann took this photo of her tracks while snowshoeing at Lake Carlos State Park this winter.
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12. Jackie Fogelson took this photo of swans and geese near open water on a cold day in January of 2018 at Lake Carlos State Park. 13. Tim Long took this photo of the moonlit sky during a lantern snowshoeing event at Lake Carlos State Park in February. 14. Logan Koehn took this photo of himself on the shore of Lake L’Homme Dieu a few summers ago. 15. Noelle Koskela of Sauk Centre took this photo of mallards on Lake Osakis last fall.
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16. Scott Larson took this photo of the sunrise while paddleboarding down the Long Prairie River last July.
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2019 PHOTO CONTEST FINALISTS 17. Lou Ann Marks took this photo at sunset on Lake Brophy last August.
18. Joanne Reed of Brooten took this photo of a blue heron on her dock on Lake Carlos last August. 19. Blake Steinbring took this photo of a Johnson outboard motor in front of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum during the boat show last July.
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20. Shirley Saathoff took this photo of her husband, Daryl, fishing at twilight on Lake Latoka in 2012. 21. Denise Schapekahm took this photo of loons at sunset on Lake Andrew last July. 22. Trisha Smith took this photo of a bonfire at sunset on Wally Lake in April of 2017. 23. Kelly Smith took this photo of polar vortex sundogs in Alexandria last January. 24. Elizabeth Williams took this photo at the Anderson Bash near Alexandria last July.
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115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN
320-763-6565 1-800-657-3294
best restaurant 3 years in a row!
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Handcrafted with Passion Always
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115 6th Ave E Alexandria
320.759.2277
320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726
Mon.-Thur. 11:30am-1am • Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining
BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY
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Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat. ‘til 10am Homemade Soups & Daily Specials Deli Sandwiches
Area’s Best Salad Bar
Caramel Rolls, Homemade Pies
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Organizations
All addresses are Alexandria unless otherwise noted. All phone area codes are 320 unless otherwise noted. Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org
Alcoholics Anonymous and ALANON 1604 Jefferson Meeting line Greg (AA) Kathy (ALANON) www.area35.org Alexandria Area Arts Association (Andria Theatre) Ann Hermes, Executive Director 618 Broadway www.andriatheatre.org
historical society bake sale 762-1116 808-7566 762-2012
762-8300
Alexandria Area Baseball Association Scot Snitker, president www.AABAbaseball.org Alexandria Area Community Foundation Kathy Pfeffer 253-4380 1210 Broadway St. S, Suite 420, PMB 364, Alexandria www.communitygiving.org kpfeffer@communitygiving.org Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission 324 Broadway, Suite 101 www.livingalexarea.org aaedc@alexmn.org
763-4545
Alexandria Area Hockey Association Brian Klimek, president 491-1592 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444 Alexandria Area Music Teachers Assn. Annette Helder 834-4426 Alexandria Area Newcomers Deb Herzog, president alexandriaareanewcomers.com alexandriaareanewcomers@gmail.com Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685 115 15th Ave. W. 763-5670 www.elks.org
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Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch farmmkt@rea-alp.com www.mfma.org
763-6893
Alexandria Festival of the Lakes 610 Fillmore St., Suite 6 www.alexfest.org tickets@rea-alp.com Alexandria Figure Skating Club P.O. Box 471 www.alexandriafigureskating.org Alexandria Garden Club Sue Gooch, president Barb Flykt, vice president Alexandria Gun Club Brian Armstrong, president 760-7723 Kim Roering, secretary alexandriagunclub@gmail.com Alexandria Jaycees www.alexjaycees.com
852-3365
283-5232 612-481-4127
815-8888
834-3030
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Tara Bitzan, Exec. Dir. 763-3161 206 Broadway St. www.alexandriamn.org info@alexandriamn.org Alexandria Literacy Project Rollie Finke 762-3312, ext. 4283 1601 Jefferson Street, Room 710 & 712 www.alexlitproj.org Alexandria Opportunity Center Mike Burke, Exec. Dir. 107 Donna Ave. www.aocworks.org mike@aocworks.org Alexandria RC Flyers Jim Zabel www.alexrcflyers.com
762-2015
834-2072
2-4-1’s Monday - Friday 5-7 / 9-11 Pitcher special Saturday & Sunday Pull tabs Pool table Dart boards Volleyball courts 13 TV Dine in or on the deck • Near the D.A.T.A. Trail • Near the RCC
Open daily at 11am
• Burgers • Wraps • Wings • Baskets Join us for drinks, food, fun, and memorable experiences Like us on Facebook and Instagram
530 County Rd 22 NW Alexandria 320-762-0753
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Organizations]
OrganizatiOns Alexandria Rotary Club Julie Stern, president P.O. Box 1032 www.alexrotary.com
Alexandria Senior Center Carol Strong, executive director 414 Hawthorne St. senior@rea-alp.com www.alexandriaseniorcenter.com
429-5363
762-2087
Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488 jkarrow@alexandriamn.city Alexandria Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. W., Ste 107
762-7800
Alexienne Singers Pam Baker
808-1594
Alomere Health Education Services 111 17th Ave. East www.alomerehealth.com mcraig@alomerehealth.com Alomere Health Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk
762-6094
762-6024
American Association of University Women Georgia Wahlberg 612-616-5434
festival of the lakes Andersons on Broadway, New Horizons/Aftercare Jeri Dawson 491-5409 801 Broadway jeridawson@andersonfuneral.net The Arc MN - West Central Region Donna Atherton, Regional Director (218) 233-5949 donnaatherton@arcminnesota.org https://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central Ask an Advocate: toll-free 1-833-450-1494 Art in the Park (A function of Andria Theatre) 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.andriatheater.org Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council Michael Schatz, District Executive 507-254-7301 Service Center 1-877-293-5011 www.nlcbsa.org/lakes
American Cancer Society Sherri Maanum www.cancer.org sherri.maanum@cancer.org Cancer information
1-800-227-2345
American Heart Association www.heart.org
Caregivers Support Group Joyce McIntosh
1-877-242-4277
American Legion Auxiliary www.mnala.org
1-888-217-9598
Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Greg Donahue, Board Chair Brad Lambrecht, Music Dir. 1210 Broadway, Suite 240, PBN 105 www.centrallakessymphony.org
255-0757
American Legion Post #87 Allan Gerlach 218-371-1779 americanlegionalexandriapost87@yahoo.com American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore 293-0720 Executive Director and Community Coordinator 701 Broadway, Ste 101 763-3800 www.redcrossmn.org; Service to Armed Forces: 1-877-272-7337
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Brush and Palette Club Jana Tonsfeldt www.brushnpaletteclub.com
Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken, President/Exec. Dir. P.O. Box 694 www.centrallakesconcerts.com Central Lakes Music Club Karen Erickson
815-8384
762-3047 304-5471 815-5168
491-6308
762-1713
Central Minnesota Elder Network P.O. Box 232 763-9084 www.alexandriaeldernetwork.com eldernet@alexandriaeldernetwork.com
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115 15th Ave. W 320-763-5670
LODGE
Hours: Mon. Open at 3pm Tues-Sat. Open at 11am
BEST HOMEMADE PIZZAS IN TOWN HAPPY HOUR M-F 3-6PM & 9-10PM, SAT. 1-5PM LARGE OUTDOOR DECK
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2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
TUESDAYS Bingo at Noon 1/2 Price Apps 4-7pm
WEDNESDAYS $4 Burgers 5:30 - 7:00pm
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AYCE FISH FRY
2nd Friday of the Month
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
Bargo at 7pm 2 Large Jackpots
Dinner Special 5:00 - 8:00pm
Meat Raffle 5:30pm
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Organizations
Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway St., Ste. 8 Community Action Partnership (CAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. www.wcmca.org 1-800-492-4805 Community Education Alexandria Public Schools Lynn Jenc, Director 762-3310 Holly Mackedanz 762-3310, ext. 4272 1410 S. McKay Ave., Suite 201 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/ce Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 Sixth Ave. E 763-3177 mastermason.org/constellationlodge81 Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Randy Anderson, Chair rmanderson@bremer.com
762-4746
Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Jeff Linn, Trail Admin. 834-2033 www.douglasareatrails.com data@gctel.com Douglas County 4-H Jodi Hintzen, 4-H Program Coordinator Jackie Kokett, 4-H Program Coordinator 720 Fillmore, Suite B090 762-3890 www.extension.umn.edu/county/douglas hintz010@umn.edu jkokett@umn.edu Douglas County Committee on Aging Joyce McIntosh 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195 Douglas County Democrats John Koll, chair Douglas County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) Barb Wilson 4125 Minnesota St. Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 www.extension.umn.edu Douglas County Fair www.dcmnfair.com info@dcmnfair.com
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762-3047
douglas county fair
Douglas County Farm Bureau Federation Vern Hedlin, President 763-4442 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4 Douglas County Historical Society 1219 Nokomis St. www.dchsmn.org historic@dchsmn.org Douglas County Lakes Association Steve Henry, President www.dclamn.org Douglas County Library 720 Fillmore www.douglascountylibrary.org
762-1771
762-3890
762-3014
Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014 www.dclfriends.org dclfriendsmn@gmail.com Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf Vicki Bump, Executive Director 1205 Lake St. www.outreachfoodshelf.org Food appointments: 762-8411 Douglas County Public Works David Robley 526 Willow Dr. P.O. Box 398 www.co.douglas.mn.us/public-works Douglas County Republicans Jim Nelson, Chair
309-4067
762-0382
Douglas County Senior Office Joyce McIntosh 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195 joycem@co.douglas.mn.us
760-4096 762-8976
762-2999
224-8208 762-3047
Douglas County Social Services 809 Elm St., Ste 1186 762-2302 www.co.douglas.mn.us/social-services Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Groups Joyce McIntosh 762-3047
1-866-656-3247
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Prime Rib
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Hours
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Organizations
Douglas County Veterans Service Office 806 Fillmore 762-3883 www.co.douglas.mn.us/veterans.htm Rhondaf@co.douglas.mn.us Downtown Merchants Association www.downtownalexandria.com contact@downtownalexandria.com Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Douglas County Sheriff Office 216 7th Ave. W 762-8151 www.co.douglas.mn.us Ducks Unlimited Inc. Kyle Momsen www.ducks.org kmomsen@ducks.org Eagles Club 526 N. Nokomis
Ecumen Bethany Community 1020 Lark St.
(952) 406-0511
763-3063 762-1567
Education Minnesota - Alexandria Russ Hinrichs, President 762-2142, ext. 4634 P.O. Box 9 www.educationminnesota.org Evansville Arts Center P.O. Box 68
218-948-2787
Explore Alexandria Tourism James Feist, Exec. Director 324 Broadway, Ste. 101; 1-800-245-2539; 763-0102 www.ExploreAlex.com info@explorealex.com Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines 1-800-955-6032 320-252-2952 www.girlscoutslp.org Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Heather Ahrens 762-2022 Shawn Reilly Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Director 762-4255 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org
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resorters golf tournament Habitat for Humanity ReStore Bob Votz, Manager 759-1989 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org/restore restore@hfhdouglascounty.org/restore Head Start West Central MN Communities Action Valerie Arnquist, Director 218-685-4486 www.wcmca.org/programs/headstart-program vala@wcmca.org Hospice of Douglas County 763-6018 www.hospicedouglascounty.org Inclusion Network Shari Maloney www.inclusionnetwork.org Kiwanis Club - Golden K John Loken Kiwanis Club - Noon Joyce Beck
762-4466
834-2947 808-3114
Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Mike Syverson www.aktionclub.org mjmsyv4s@gmail.com Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888 Knights of Columbus 722 6th Ave. East
762-5572
Knute Nelson “Friends of Knute” Volunteers Judy Thielke, Life Enhancement Director 420 12th Ave. E 763-1162 www.knutenelson.org judythielke@knutenelson.org Lake Miltona Visitor Bureau www.visitlakemiltona.com Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. Fergus Falls MN 56537 Lrac4@Lracgrants.org www.Lrac4.org
(218) 739-5780
LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY & FRIDAY | DJ SATURDAY NIGHTS
NEW DAILY HAPPY HOUR 3-6 PM & 9-11PM BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK
In the heart of the beautiful Alexandria lakes area... • Farm Fresh Menu • Home Inspired Items • Rustic Décor • One of Alexandria’s Newest Restaurants
320.763.6577
www.rudysalex.com Hwy 29 S and I-94 Alexandria
The Holiday Inn in Alexandria is a full service hotel with a casual resort like atmosphere. This comfortable setting makes us an ideal destination for relaxing getaways, business travel, or your next company meeting. • 148 guest rooms with new 40” flat screen TVs, fridge & microwave • Huge recreation area with large indoor pool, wading pool, whirlpool & sauna
• Fitness center
Organizations]
Organizations Lakes Area Quilters Jean Back
(612) 605-8127
Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada St. SW www.lakesareahumanesociety.org
759-2260
Lakes Area Professional Child Care Assn. www.lapcca.org Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) Tina Rice, President PO Box 214 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com info@lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com Lakes Area Recreation Fritz Bukowski 720 Fillmore, Suite B020 www.lakesarearecreation.com Larfrontdesk@co.Douglas.mn.us LEARN - Home School Support Group Katie Olmscheid learnathomemn.com learnathomegroup@gmail.com Legal Services of NW Minnesota 426 Broadway 1-800-450-2552 LSNMLaw.org Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors PO Box 1371 Dave Morgan May-September, www.lgfalexandria.com Life Connections 1114 Broadway, Ste. 5
762-2868
224-1041
762-0663
763-9930 766-3509
762-1224
Lions Club (Evening) Bob Dahlheimer 763-3538 Mitch Odland 808-0805 Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 491-6243 marknohre@mndeerhunters.com Model Railroad Club 115 Eighth Ave. SE Mon. 7-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon Larry Mathwig amramn115@gmail.com larrymathwig@live.com trainweb.org/amra
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viking speedway Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter #38 Katie Campion, President 293-7910 www.facebook.com/vikinglandmuskies National Guard Armory 310 Broadway www.nationalguard.com NorthStar Christian Academy and Sports Complex 3888 Pioneer Rd SE www.nscacademy.org Parkinson’s Support Group Val Trumm val.trumm@firstlutheran alexandria.com Pheasants Forever Dean Krebs Planned Parenthood 700 Cedar St., Ste. 165 www.plannedparenthood.org PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) West Central MN Communities Action Heather Molesworth, Dir. 818 Elm Street www.wcmca.org/programs heatherm@wcmca.org
766-1559
219-6489
762-2196
763-4122 762-0766
762-4100
Rainbow Rider Public Transit 1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com Red Willow Arts Coalition Chuck Wencl, Program Dir.
763-4002
762-7817
762-8394
Region 4 South Adult Mental Health Consortium ACT Team 335-5100 24/7 Mobile Adult & Children’s Crisis Team www.r4sconversations.org (701) 364-0431 Resorters Golf Tournament Jon Crouse 763-3605 www.alexandriagolfclub.com/Resorters.aspx jcrouse@pga.com
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Meat Raffle Friday at 6pm Pulltabs Available during all saloon hours
Happy Hour
7 DAYS A WEEK 320-762-2416 • Downtown Nelson www.corralsaloonandeatery.com OPEN: Monday - Fri 11am • Sat & Sun 8am
Full banquet facilities and catering for your special events
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Organizations]
Organizations Runestone Amateur Radio Club Wayne Jonson www.w0alx.org
320-852-9108
Runestone Area Education District #61-6014 Carla Ptacek, Director 1204 34th Ave. W www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict. weebly.com
763-5559
Runestone Community Center 763-4466 City Hall - 704 Broadway St. vhennen@alexandriamn.city www.alexandriamn.city Runestone Go Kart Association www.runestonegokart.com Runestone Lions Jean Feigum
Runestone Museum 206 Broadway www.runestonemuseum.org admin@runestonemuseum.org
846-3150 www.tlhd.org
United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jennifer Jabas, Exec.Director 834-7800 503 Hawthorne St., P.O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org
763-3160
Viking Speedway 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net
760-3675
Sheriff’s Posse Law Enforcement Center 216 7th Ave. W
762-8151
Someplace Safe 700 Cedar St., Suite 237 www.someplacesafe.info
762-1995
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Theatre L’Homme Dieu 1875 County Rd. 120 NE P.O. Box 1086
763-2206
Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org (218) 739-9692 anthony_nordan@salvationarmy.org Senior Companion Program Joyce McIntosh 762-3047
Special Olympics - Area 4 Leah Wolkow, Program Manager www.specialolympicsminnesota.org leah.wolkow@somn.org
Support Groups/Health Care alomerehealth.org 763-5123 * 762-1511
VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 3rd Ave. E www.alexandriavfw.org
Runestone Regional Learning Center Carla Ptacek, Principal 762-0627 Amanda Johnson, Coordinator 700 Northside Drive NE www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict.weebly.com
Sertoma Club Chris Pinatiello chrispinatiello@edinarealty.com
vikingland band festival
Viking Sportsmen Gene Sullivan www.vikingsportsmen.org vikingsportsmen@gmail.com Vikingland Band Festival Greg DeGier Rhonda Blaser www.vikinglandbandfestival.com Vikingland Builders Association 509 E 22nd Ave, #103 www.vikinglandbuilders.com info@vikinglandbuilders.com
763-9221
808-1431
491-9268 760-6787
763-3301
Vikingland Community Support Program 1106 Broadway St. 763-6261 Vikingland Corvette Club Rick Schoenrock www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com vikingvettes@gmail.com Village Family Service Center 4133 Iowa St. Ste., 105 www.thevillagefamily.org info@thevillagefamily.org Vintage Car Club Don Kingston Cell#
760-8301
762-8851
846-3637 304-3247
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MONDAY - FRIDAY 3-6 PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9-11 PM ALL DAY SUNDAYS
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Lakes]
Lakes AARON
Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.
city park
AGNES
Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd. Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East.
ANDREW
Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 Named for first physician in Alexandria.
BLACKWELL
Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln. Named for early settler of Holmes City.
BROPHY
Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. Named for Brophy family, early residents.
BURGEN
Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 Named for William Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore in 1869.
CHRISTINA
Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82 Named for the Queen of Sweden.
COWDRY
Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd. Named for Samuel Cowdry, an early settler.
CROOKED
Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.
DARLING
Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos Named for Andrew Darling who settled in the area in 1860.
DEVILS
Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd.
CARLOS
FREEBORN
CHIPPEWA
Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 Called Rowley on early maps; renamed by Walter Scott Shotwell after resort town of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends at West Point Academy. Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 Named for Native Americans.
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Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96
GENEVA
GILBERT
Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd. Named for an early settler.
OPEN BOWLING EVERY DAY! Great fun for the whole family!
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115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN • 320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 More than 29 tap beers Nightly drink specials
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Beaches]
Lakes GRANTS
Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94
HENRY
Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler.
IDA
Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip Named by Myron Colony, one of the lake’s first colonists, in honor of a girlfriend out East.
INDIAN
Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.
IRENE
Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 First known as Reservation Lake, renamed for Irene Roadruck, daughter of early settler.
Beaches PUBLIC BEACHES
with no lifeguards:
City Park Beach - Alexandria. Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42. Rotary Beach - Alexandria. Between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos off County Road 42.
lake osakis LATOKA
Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. Named for Native Americans.
L’HOMME DIEU
Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point.
Chippewa County Park Beach - Brandon. Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108. Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos. Lake Carlos, seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38. Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis. Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.
LIFEGUARD-STAFFED public beaches:
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.
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Parks CITY PARKS
Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.
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Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo, kiosk shelter, bike repair station and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.
Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E. to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave.
Bluebird Park is on Agnes Blvd. near Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Ave. W. in Alexandria.
Carter Park is on Benjamin Drive off of Co. Rd. 22 in Alexandria.
Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 N. to Manor Dr. and go two blocks to the right on Springdale.
Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria. It features a picnic shelter, ball fields, skate park and playground.
Martin’s Hope Park is on Second Ave. across the street from Big Ole Central Park.
Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Co. Rd. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria.
Noonan Park is at Nokomis St. and 10th Ave. in Alexandria.
Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E., turn north on Birch Ave., go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.
Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Ave. and left on Oak Knoll Dr.
Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Ave. W. in Alexandria.
Osagi Park is on Lake St. in Osakis. It features picnic tables and shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area).
Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria.
Pooch Playland is a dog park with a fenced-in area located at the south end of Victor St. in Alexandria.
Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Ave. E. between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.
Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Ave. E. Skylark Park is north of Kinkead Cemetery on Amanda Lane in Alexandria. Summer Meadows Park is on the north side of Alexandria near Scenic Heights Road and Summer Lane. Woodland Park is on the north side of Alexandria on Woodland Dr., just north of Hwy. 29.
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Parks COUNTY PARKS
Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on Co. Rd. 108. It features picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms, showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites. Curt Felt Memorial Park is north of Alexandria off Co. Rd. 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms, horseshoe courts and a softball field. Lake Brophy Park, located on the north side of Lake Brophy, is the newest addition to the county’s park system. Take Co. Rd. 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. The park was built with a Legacy Grant from the State of Minnesota in 2018. Reach walking trails from a small parking lot located on the north end of the park off Centennial Drive. Lake Brophy Wayside Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of Co. Rds. 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy.
Kensington Rune Stone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed
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chippewa park center was constructed in 2017 which offers modern restrooms, an interpretive room, a gathering space and drinking water. The park also includes picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, a heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails and historic displays. Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona. From Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to Co. Rd. 5 and go east five miles. It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, and interpretive, hiking and cross country ski trails.
STATE PARKS
Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on Co. Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($7/day, $35/year). The park features trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, as well as picnic tables, shelters, a swimming beach, play area, campsites, camper cabins, group camp, group center, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/ interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching and an equestrian area. Rentals are available for canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, snowshoes and fish houses, and checkouts are available for fishing and birding kits and GPS units.
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APRIL
1 - 4-7 p.m. Foreign Film: “My Afternoons with Margueritte,” Grand Arbor Theatre, Alexandria 4-6 - 7:30 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Andria Theatre, Alexandria 6 - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Let’s Get Growing workshop, Discovery Middle School in Alexandria 6 - 10 a.m. 2nd Annual Holistic Healing and Psychic Expo, Holiday Inn, Alexandria 7 - 2 p.m. Live music, Alexandria Senior Center 7 - 2 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Andria Theatre, Alexandria 7 - 5-8 p.m. Hollywood Nights Prom for adults with disabilities, Holiday Inn 11 - 5-7 p.m. Taste of Douglas County, Holiday Inn 11-13 - 7:30 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Andria Theatre, Alexandria 12 - 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Beauty and the Beast,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett 12 - 7-8 p.m. The Nick Files: “Author in the First” and “The Connoisseur,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 14 - 2 p.m. Live music, Alexandria Senior Center 14 - 2 p.m. “Mamma Mia!” Andria Theatre, Alexandria 15 - 4-7 p.m. Documentary Film: “The Singing Revolution,” Grand Arbor Theatre, Alexandria 19 - 9 a.m. Easter Bake Sale, Runestone Museum Foundation, Alexandria 19 - 7-9 p.m. Quad Squad Improv Comedy Show, Andria Theatre, Alexandria 19-20 - 7:30 p.m. “9 Circles,” Fire Pit Productions play, 2214 Geneva Road NE, Alexandria 21 - 3-7 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 23 - 7 p.m. EdTalk: Creating a More Connected World: The Impact of Facebook, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 25 - 6-8 p.m. Nordic Film and Folk Art Event, Andria Theatre and other locations, Alexandria 25 - 7 p.m. Dancing With the Alexandria Stars fundraiser, Alexandria Area High School Per-
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forming Arts Center 26 - 4 p.m. Lakes Area Battle of the Bakers, Gathered Oaks,Alexandria 28 - 2 p.m. Live music, Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne St.
MAY
3-4 - Single Moms Retreat, Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria 4 - 10 a.m. Alexandria Spring Arts, Craft and Gift Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria 4 - 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Run for the Roses Derby Party & 5K, Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Alexandria 4 - 1 p.m. Just For Kix Spring Shows, Alexandria Area High School 5 - 10 a.m. Walk MS: Alexandria, Voyager Elementary 5 - 2 p.m. Live music, Alexandria Senior Center 5 - 4:30-7 p.m. TLHD Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Party, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 6 - 4-7 p.m. Documentary Film: “22 July,” Grand Arbor Theatre, Alexandria 10 - 7 p.m. “Light Behind the Eyes” and Life of Riley: “Catalina,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 12 - 2 p.m. Live music, Alexandria Senior Center 16 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beer & Hymns, Cozy Cup Cafe, Parkers Prairie 17 - 7-9 p.m. The Improvised Life, Sam Miltich band presents music Thelonious Monk. 18-19 - Freedom First Riders - Bike Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria 19 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mai Fest, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 19 - 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s 10 Years of Music, Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center 20 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 20 - 4-7 p.m. Documentary Film: “Minnesota 13 from Grain to Glass,” Grand Arbor Theatre, Alexandria 23 - 7 p.m. Dana & The Bottle Rockets, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 24-26 - Ole Oppe Fest, Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria 25 - Noon Memorial Day Tournament at Minnewaska Golf Club
26 - 9 a.m.-noon Awake the Grapes 5k & 10k Races, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 27 - 10 a.m. Memorial Day Parade, Broadway in Alexandria 30 - 7 p.m. Loose Change, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria
JUNE
3 - 4-7 p.m. Foreign Film: “Slap the Monster on Page One,” Grand Arbor Theatre, Alexandria 6 - 7 p.m. Nathan’s Old-Time Band, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 7 - 7 p.m. Quad Squad Improv Comedy Show, Andria Theatre, Alexandria 7 - 7 p.m. Killer Vees Concert, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 10-18 State Trap Shooting Championship 13 - 7 p.m. Red Letter Band, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 14-15 - 9 a.m. Art DeTour, juried studio tour 14 - 7 p.m. Buford & Nellie - “Rock the Boat” by Bob Sivers of Alexandria and “Soap Ringers Eternal” by Keri Mohror of Osakis, Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 14-16 - Runestone Days, Kensington 16 - 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 17 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 20 - 7 p.m. Green Lake Bluegrass Band, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 21 - 5-7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale and Art Crawl 2019, downtown Alexandria 21-22 - 6:30-9 p.m. “Bleacher Bums,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre 22-23 - Osakis Festival Days 24 - Noon-7 p.m. Golf for a Cure! Tournament, Geneva Golf Club 27 - 7 p.m. Robbie Vee, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 28-29 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. History Live! at Fort Alexandria, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 28-29 - 6:30-9 p.m. “Bleacher Bums,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 29 - 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Awake the Lakes Ribfest, Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria 29 - 7-9 p.m. Minnesota Drum Corps Premiere, Alexandria Area High School 29 - Ripple Festival, Alexandria 30 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. Vikingland Band Festival, downtown Alexandria
JULY
of events
4 - 7 p.m. Patriotic concert, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 4 - 7-11 p.m. Star Storm 2019 Fireworks, Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, Alexandria 5 - 7:30 p.m. Matt Vee, Family & Friends: “I Am, He Said,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 6 - 7 a.m. Shalom 5K/10K/1K run, Shalom Lutheran Church, Alexandria 9-13 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 11 - 7 p.m. Billy D & the Crystals, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 12-13 - 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Big Ole SUPathon, Alexandria lakes 12 - 7 p.m. “Ray & Iver” - Two new stories by Chuck Grussing of Alexandria, Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 14 - 2 p.m. Spruce Hill Church Summer Song Fest, Spruce Hill 15 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 16-20 - 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 18 - 1:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 18 - 7 p.m. Cassie & the Bobs, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 19 - 4-11 p.m. Party in the Street, downtown Alexandria 19-20 - 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 19-21 - Miltona Tornado Days 19-21 - Millerville Butter Days 21 - 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 23-27 - 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 25 - 7 p.m. Bob & Beachcombers, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 25 - 1:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria
26-27 - 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 27 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria 28 - 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 20th Anniversary Bash, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 28 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria 28-31 - Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 31 - 7:30 p.m. Jeff Dayton: A Salute to Glen Campbell, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 31 - SummerFest, Brandon
AUGUST
1-3 - Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 1-3 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 1 - 7 p.m. Stone Road, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 1-4 - SummerFest, Brandon 2 - 7 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett 2-4 - Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie 3 - 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour, Central Lakes Trail 3 - 7 p.m. Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria 3 - 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 3-4 - 1 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett 6-10 - 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 7-8 - 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale 7 - 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Bethesda Lutheran Church, Alexandria 8 - 1:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 8 - 7 p.m. 70’s Magic Sunshine Band, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 8 - 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 9 - 7 p.m. “The Adventure of Oliver Green,” and “Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel - Vintage 3 stooges,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria
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9-10 - Garfield Days 11 - 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 14 - 5 p.m. Steak Fry Fundraiser, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 14-15 - 7:30 p.m. Six Appeal, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 15 - 7 p.m. WoodPicks, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 15-18 - Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria 16 - 5-7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale & Art Crawl, downtown Alexandria 17 - 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 18 - 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 19 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 22 - 7 p.m. Cimarron, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 23-24 - 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 25 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Viking Sportsmen Youth Outdoor Activity Day, Alexandria Shooting Park, Alexandria 29 - 7 p.m. Pure Country, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 30 - Fall-A-Palooza, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria 30-31 - 6:30 p.m. “Praying for Rain,” Fire Pit Productions Outdoor Stage Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria
SEPTEMBER
7 - Moonshine Madness, Downtown Osakis and Panther Distillery 13 - 7 p.m. “A Visit to the Doc,” “Johnny got his gun,” “Sam Spade:Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail Caper,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 13-15 - Grape Stomp, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 15 - 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood
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16 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 19-21 - Fall Shop Hop, downtown Alexandria 20-22 - Oletoberfest, Copper Trail Brewing Company 20-21 - 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 21 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum Day, free admission, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 27-28 - 7:30-10 p.m. “The Mercy Seat,” Fire Pit Productions Play, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria
OCTOBER
3 - 6-9 p.m. Love INC Fall Fundraiser, Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria 11 - 7 p.m. “Autumn Wind: Two parts,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 17-20 - MEA Fun Days at the Orchard, Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria 19 - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Apple Fest at the Winery, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 20 - 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 21 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom
Ongoing BLIZZARD HOCKEY
25-26 - 7:30-10 p.m. “Unwrap Your Candy,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 31 - 2-5 p.m. Fall Fest in the Fort, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 31 - Trick-or-treating, downtown
NOVEMBER
2 - 9 a.m. Kiwanis Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria 7-9 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 35th Annual Arts and Crafters Tour, Alexandria 8 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Hunting Widows Weekend, Alexandria, various locations 8 - 7 p.m. “My Friend Irma: Thanksgiving Turkey,” “Jewels of the 11th Generation,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 8-10 - Moms on the Run Fall Retreat, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 8-10 - Shoppers on the Hunt, downtown Alexandria 18 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 29 - 3-6 p.m. Christmas at the Fort and Lighting Ceremony, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 29-30 - A Hometown Christmas Experience, downtown Alexandria
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September-March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com
WISSOTA CAR RACING
Saturdays, May-August, 6:45 p.m. Additional specials on other dates. Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559, www.vikingspeedway.net
GOKART RACING
Fridays, May-Aug., 7 p.m. Additional specials on other dates. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria (320) 491-9249, www.runestonegokart.com
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
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DECEMBER
1-24 - A Hometown Christmas Experience, downtown Alexandria 5 - Noon-1 p.m. Alexandria Area Young Professionals Luncheon, Grand Arbor 10 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donation Day, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 13 - 7 p.m. “It’s a Wonderful Life? and He Remembers it Well,” by Miltona playwright Kevin Lee, and “Gildersleeves: The Christmas Show,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 15 - 2 p.m. Christmas Service and Hymn Sing, Spruce Hill Church in Spruce Hill 16 - Noon-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Noontime Knowledge, Broadway Ballroom 20 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser, Runestone Museum, Alexandria 20-21 - 7:30-10 p.m. “Seven Santas,” Fire Pit Productions, Lakes Area Theatre, Alexandria 21 - 9-11 a.m. Runestone Museum Holiday Bake Sale Fundraiser at Grand Arbor, Alexandria 27 - 7 p.m. “Pride and Prejudice,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria
RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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Thursdays, May 24-Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria www.redwillowartscoalition.org Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March-December Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
LIVE MUSIC
Year round: Saturdays, 2 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Sundays, 1 p.m. Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS First Friday of each month March-Dec., 7 to 9 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast through 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, Holmes City
Saturdays, May 11-Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to noon. Thursdays, June 20-October 31, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 25-October 29, 9 a.m. to noon. Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria
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