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Welcome to winter in the lakes area! If this is your first visit to the Alexandria lakes area, welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay. And, if you are a return visitor, welcome back! Although many people choose to visit the lakes area in the summer, the winter season also offers many recreational opportunities. This publication is meant to serve as a helpful resource to help you make the most of your winter visit to this area. It includes information on snowmobiling, skiing, skating and many other outdoor activities. It is also a guide to many of the indoor activities the area has to offer, including historical sites and indoor recreation. We hope you enjoy your winter visit to the Alexandria lakes area!

Calendar of events ........................................................4 Ice Fishing Challenge .....................................................6 Blizzard hockey ............................................................7 Explore the area on snowmobile .....................................8 Outdoor activities .......................................................10 Alexandria Area YMCA.................................................12 Douglas County Library ................................................14 DATA snowmobile trail map ..........................................16 Area history ...............................................................18 Indoor activities..........................................................20 Area lakes..................................................................23 Downtown Alexandria .................................................24 Dining guide ...............................................................25 Publisher: Jody Hanson Special Projects Editor: Tara Bitzan Special Projects Reporter: Lowell Anderson Cover by: Kelsey Langager • Design by: Karla Mikkelson A publication of the Echo Press 320.763.3133 • www.echopress.com

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EVENTS December 2011 1-4 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 1-4 The Gospel According to Scrooge, Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria 2 Christmas Open House/ Ethnic Bake Sale, Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria 2 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria 3 Douglas County Hospital Holiday Ball, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 3 Santa Day, Echo Press, Alexandria 3 Santa Day, Osakis Public School 3 Christmas brunch, First Presbyterian Church, Osakis 3 Festival of Trees open house, Galeon, Osakis 4 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 4-18 Santa at the Mall (Weekends only), Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 6 A Night of Bella’s – Holiday Style, Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria 8-10 A Hometown Christmas Experience, Downtown Alexandria The Nutcracker Ballet, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 9 9 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria 10 Jingle Bells Telethon, Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria 10 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria 15 Holy Bells: A Deer Camp Christmas, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 16 Osakis Senior Club Christmas party, Community Center, Osakis 18 Children’s Piano Recital, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 20 Blood drive/Men’s Day, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 27 Spruce Hill Christmas, Spruce Hill Church 30 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria 31 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood January 2012 1 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria 6 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria 15 Winter lecture series, Community Center, Osakis 19-22 Winter Sidewalk Sale, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 20 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria 21 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria 22 Bridal Show, Holiday Inn, Alexandria 28 Youth Day, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 29 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria

February 2012 3 Blizzard Hockey vs. Aberdeen, RCC*, Alexandria 4-5 Hobby Fair, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 7-8 KIKV Ag Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 8 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria One Flew Over the 10-12 Cuckoo’s Nest, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 11 Ice Fishing Challenge, Lake L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 11 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria 12 Old Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale, Osakis Lutheran Church 12 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 13 Women’s Pamper Yourself Day, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 17 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria 17-19 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 17-19 Sportsmen Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 19 Voces8 concert, Jefferson High School, Alexandria 24 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria 24-26 Tractors on the Mall, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 25 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria 26 Polar Bear Plunge, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria March 2012 2-4 KXRA Home Show, RCC*, Alexandria 2-4 Boat and Recreation Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 3 Ice golf tournament/ fire department fundraiser, Walleye Lodge, Osakis 11 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 16 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria 17-18 Home, Garden and Health Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 18 Winter lecture series, Community Center, Osakis 23 Riders in the Sky cowboy show, Jefferson High School, Alexandria 24 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria 24-25 Spring Craft Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 25 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria

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April 2012 1 Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria 3 Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria 7 Easter Bunny/Egg Decorating Contest, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 8 Spruce Hill Easter sunrise service, Spruce Hill Church 13-14 Figure Skating Show, RCC*, Alexandria 14 Freedom First Riders, RCC*, Alexandria 15 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 20-22 Harvey, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria 27-29 Harvey, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria May 2012 2 Jose´ Cole Circus, RCC*, Alexandria 5 Briggs Motley Craft Show, RCC*, Alexandria 5 Model Train Show, RCC*, Alexandria 6 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 11 Metales M5 concert, Jefferson High School, Alexandria 12 RCC Garage Sale, RCC*, Alexandria 12 Walleye fishing opener 25-27 Awake the Lakes festival, Alexandria 26 Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride, Alexandria 26 Bass fishing opener June 2012 15-17 Osakis Lions fishing tournament, Osakis 16 Just Like Grandma’s 5k run, Osakis 21-24 Osakis Festival, Osakis 24 Vikingland Band Festival, Downtown Alexandria

September 2012 8 Quilts Along the Trail, Osakis 18 Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament Ongoing Events Theatre L’Homme Dieu: Mid-June through the beginning of August, Alexandria. (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org Men’s and women’s bowling tournaments: Weekends October through May, Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. (320) 763-6565, www.gardencenterlanes.com Viking Speedway WISSOTA racing: Weekends late April through early September, Viking Speedway, Alexandria. (320) 762-1559, www.vikingspeedway.net Beetles Baseball: Season runs from the June through August. (320) 763-8151, www.alexandriabeetles.com Alexandria Hockey Fest: Weekends midJune through July. RCC* Alexandria, www.alexhockeyfest. com * Runestone Community Center

July 2012 4 StarStorm fireworks, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria 4 Fireworks display, Osakis Country Club 14 Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, Osakis 28-29 Art in the Park, Alexandria City Park 29-31 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club August 2012 1-4 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club 16-19 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria

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ICE FISHING Ice Fishing Challenge offers nearly $68,000 in cash prizes

he 12th annual Ice Fishing Challenge, sponsored by the Alexandria Sertoma Club and Viking Sportsmen, is set to take

place Saturday, February 11, from noon to 3 p.m. on Lake L’Homme Dieu near Alexandria. In the past 12 years, the number of participants in the Ice Fishing Challenge has increased dramatically. The event is now Minnesota’s second largest ice fishing tournament. More than 2,200 anglers took to the ice of Lake Agnes to compete in last year’s tournament. This year, the tournament will be moved back to Lake L’Homme Dieu near the Krueger’s Creek access, where it has been held every year except last year. Participants will park just off of Highway 29 (watch for signs) and buses will shuttle them to the tournament site. New this year, is a youth fishing expo hosted by professional fisherman Mike Frischt. The expo will last from 9 to 11 a.m. and everyone younger than age 16 will get a prize. Anglers must bring their own pole. This year’s tournament will also include some vendors at the site. Because some prize money is being rolled over from last year, this year’s tournament will have the biggest cash payout in the tournament’s history, with $57,900 in fishing prizes and $9,800 in raffle prizes. Anglers who catch the top 100 fish in the contest will receive a cash prize. Prizes include $20,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place and $2,500 for third place. Fourth through 100th-place anglers will receive cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $200. One of the best things about the contest is that you don’t need to have a large fish to be a winner; many of the winners in previous years had fish that

weighed less than one pound. In fact, the way the prize system works, even the participant in 100th place can walk away with $1,000. You don’t even have to fish to be a winner because there is also a raffle drawing set for that day with a total cash payout of $9,800. Raffle prizes include $5,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Winners from 4th through 20th place will receive anywhere from $100 to $500. Raffle tickets, which are $5 each, can be purchased from any Sertoma member in the area, and can also be purchased at the Ice Fishing Challenge. Tickets for the Ice Fishing Challenge are $35 each and can be purchased at Elden’s Food Fair and Christopherson Bait in Alexandria, Koep’s Corner in Glenwood, and the Holiday Super Stop in Sauk Centre. To purchase tickets online, or for more information, visit www.icefishingchallenge.org. Proceeds from the event go to local charities.

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he Alexandria Blizzard is a locally-based Junior A hockey team. Now in its ninth season, the Blizzard will play a 60-game sched-

ule this year in the North American Hockey League. Home games are held at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. The roster is made up of 33 players – 17 from Minnesota, one from Belgium, one from Ontario and others from throughout the United States. The purpose of the league is to help athletes make the transition from high school hockey to college hockey – and potentially professional hockey. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free for children 6 and younger. Season ticket packages and flex packages, as well as VIP decks that include food and beverages, are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (320) 763-1413 or visit the Blizzard website at www.alexandriablizzard.com. The Runestone Community Center is located at 1002 3rd Avenue West in Alexandria.

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MILES OF TRAILS Nearly 400 miles of trails criss-cross Douglas County and connect all its cities

innesota has more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails that criss-cross its

forests, prairies, hills and lakes. These trails, which are often maintained through a partnership between local clubs, trail users and the state, make Minnesota a popular snowmobiling destination. Here in Douglas County, it’s just as wonderful for snowmobilers. There are breathtaking scenes on 368 miles of Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) snowmobile trails. These trails wind throughout the county, connecting every community in the area and providing connections to trails in surrounding counties as well. The DATA trails also include part of the Central Lakes Trail, the abandoned Burlington-Northern railway that has been transformed into a paved fourseason recreational trail. The 55-mile Central Lakes Trail connects the communities of Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria, Nelson and Osakis. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon Trail, which extends from Osakis to St. Joseph near St. Cloud. Together, the two trail systems are about 120 miles long and extend from Fergus Falls to St. Joseph. Studs are not allowed on either the Central Lakes Trail or the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Douglas Area Trails Association Years ago, there were few places in Douglas County to snowmobile safely. Lakes and ditches were about the only option available until DATA was formed in 1974. The association built the first trail that year (15 miles) with help from private landowners, business people and residents, and by 1975 it had a total of 80 miles. The system grew by leaps and bounds, expanding to 270 miles by 1978. The organization was started by a small group of snowmobile enthusiasts who wanted to promote safe snowmobiling in Douglas County. More than 500 landowners have given permission for trails to cross their property. Without their cooperation, there wouldn’t be a trail system. For more information visit the DATA website at www.douglasareatrails.com. A free trail map and additional trail information is available at the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 206 Broadway. See the DATA trail map on Pages 16-17.

Snowmobilers’ will respect other people’s property and will know and obey all federal, code of ethics 4 Irights. 8theIstate/provincial and local rules regulating operation of snowmobiles in areas where I will be a good sports enthusiast. I recogI will lend a helping hand when I see I use my vehicle. I will inform officials when 1owners nize that people judge all snowmobile 5 someone in distress. using public lands. by my actions. I will use my influence with other snowmobile owners to promote myself and my vehicle availI will not harass wildlife. I will avoid areas fair conduct. 6 Iablewilltomake assist search and rescue parties. 9wildlife. posted for the protection or feeding of will not litter on trails or camping areas. will not interfere with or harass hikers, 2 II will not pollute lakes or streams. 7winterIskiers, snowshoers, ice anglers, or other I will stay on marked trails or marked sports enthusiasts. I will respect their 10 roads open to snowmobiles. I will not will not damage living trees, shrubs, or rights to enjoy our recreation facilities. snowmobile where prohibited. 3whenIother natural features. I will go out only there is sufficient snow so that I will not damage the land. 8 | Vacationer 2011 - 2012

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THE OUTDOORS From skating to sledding... you’ll love Alexandria this winter

long with winter comes a whole new season of outdoor fun. The Alexandria lakes area offers a variety of fun outdoor activities for people of all ages. Following are some of the outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in Douglas County in the winter:

Ice skating •Noonan Park in Alexandria is the site of the city’s outdoor public skating rink. The rink is regularly maintained, has a warming house and is lit for night skating. The park is generally open for skating around December 20, or whenever there is 8 inches of ice. Hours for the rink and warming house are Monday through Friday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. and weekends and vacation days, 1 to 9:30 p.m. The rink is closed daily from 5 to 6 p.m. During school vacations the rink opens at 1 p.m. There is no charge to skate. Located on the east side of Alexandria off of Nokomis Street and between 9th and 10th avenues. •Indoor skating is offered at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Hours for open skating are Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Call for Saturday and Sunday open skating hours. Cost is $2 per session. Children age 6 and younger can skate free. Season passes are also available. For more information call (320) 763-4466. Located at 1002 3rd Avenue West in Alexandria.

Cross country skiing Local cross country ski trails are located as follows: •Lake Carlos State Park* has five miles of groomed trails and a warming house. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 | Vacationer 2011 - 2012

Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria about seven miles, turn left onto County Road 38 and go about one and onehalf miles to the park entrance. •Kensington Runestone Park* near Kensington has 10.5 miles of groomed and slotted trails and a warming house. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the park entrance. •Spruce Hill Park* near Miltona has four miles of groomed and slotted trails. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 5, travel about 5 miles east on County Road 5 and turn left on County Road 105, then go about one-half mile to the park entrance. •Andes Tower Hills, about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has about nine miles (15k) of trails, some of which are lit at night. Call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes Tower Hills website at www.andestowerhills.com for more information. Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance. •Arrowwood Resort near Alexandria has several miles of private cross country ski trails. Call (320) 762-1124 for information. Take County Road 82 west of Alexandria, turn right at County Road 22 (at stoplight), go about two miles and turn right onto County Road 104. *State cross-country ski permits are required for anyone age 16 and

older who uses any public ski trail, including those at Lake Carlos State Park, Kensington Runestone Park and Spruce Hill Park. Permits are $6 per day. Season passes are $20; a three-year pass is $55. Ski passes are valid for use in all Minnesota county and state parks and can be purchased by self registration at state parks, at the Minnesota License Bureau at the Douglas County Services Center, at any business that sells hunting and fishing licenses, by phone at (888) 665-4236 or at the Minnesota DNR online license website at www.wildlifelicense.com/mn. Note: State park visitors also must have a vehicle permit.

Snowshoeing Both Andes Tower Hills and Lake Carlos State Park have snowshoe rentals available. Snowshoes can be used anywhere in Carlos State Park except on the cross country ski and snowmobile trails. Andes Tower Hills has a special trail designated for snowshoe use. Andes Tower Hills is located 15 miles west of Alexandria. Carlos State Park is located 7 miles north of Alexandria.

Sledding & tobogganing Kensington Runestone Park near Kensington has a toboggan hill and warming house. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Take Highway 27 west of Alexandria about 13 miles, turn left onto County Road 103 and go about one mile to the entrance.

Downhill skiing, tubing, snowboarding Andes Tower Hills, located about 15 miles west of Alexandria, has 15 downhill ski runs ranging from beginner to expert, as well as facilities for tubing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski and snowboard lessons, a racing program, an after-school ski program, lodging, equipment rentals and a pro shop are also available. The chalet features a large-screen TV, a gas fireplace, and the Whispering Pines Grill, which features burgers, chili, soups and gourmet pizza. Andes Tower Hills has also added some new rental equipment and a variable-speed motor for a smoother ride on the Hollywood High chair lift. Downhill skiing and snowboarding hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday; and noon to 9 p.m. Monday, Thursday; and Friday. Hours for holidays and school vacation days are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tubing hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Tubing will also be available from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on holidays and school vacation days. For more information call (320) 965-2455 or visit the Andes website at www.andestowerhills.com. Take State Highway 27 west of Alexandria about nine miles, turn right onto County Road 7 and go about two miles, turn left on County Road 107 and go about two miles to the entrance.

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rtunities for plenty of oppo g ice skatrs fe of a ri nd udin There are 368 miles of snowmo- Alexa the winter, incl bile trails in Douglas County, which outdoor fun in mobiling and sledding. connect many of the communities ing, skiing, snow in the area and connect to trails in surrounding counties as well. For more information about area snowmobile trails visit www.douglasareatrails.com. See also related story and trail map on Pages 8 and 16-17.

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YMCA he Alexandria Area YMCA, located just

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Gymnasium This area provides facilities for youth sports, adult league and open recreational play for the entire family.

Wellness Center The wellness center provides a comprehensive area for health and wellness activity. The center is equipped with numerous cardiovascular machines, free and circuit weights and a walking/running track that extends in circles around the wellness center and gymnasium.

Multi-use Aquatic Facility The YMCA provides swimming instruction for all ages, water exercise classes, open swimming and lap swimming. The 84-87째F pool has a zero-depth entry and features a whale slide, water spouts, a rain drop water fall, and water slide for kids of all ages.

Aerobic studio/Multi-purpose space This area provides flexible programming space for group fitness, family fitness, senior fitness and more.

Child Care Facilities This area provides a safe, supervised activity area for young children while you exercise. Winter hours at the YMCA are Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (320) 834-9622 or visit the YMCA website at www.alexandriaymca.com. Located at 110 Karl Drive (west of Alexandria along County Road 82).

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Children’s library The library contains a large children’s section with around 30,000 items, including picture books, easy readers, non-fiction and paperback books. The children’s library also has a large selection of books on CD, music CDs, and more than 1,700 DVD movies. Also available at the children’s desk are two children’s computers with Internet access. Additionally, there is a growing collection of teen materials, with more than 3,200 fiction books, paperbacks and books on CD. isitors can find both information and fun at

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Services Center in Alexandria. Whether you are looking for books and magazines, movies and Internet access, or just a quiet place to read and research, the Douglas County Library has it all. The library contains a total of about 93,000 items, including books, paperbacks, large-print books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, books on CD, music CDs, and children’s books. Also available are several computers with Internet access, a photo copier/fax machine and a CD listening area. The Douglas County Library is part of the Viking Library System, which consists of 11 libraries in six counties in west central Minnesota that share books and other items. Visitors can search for and request material from other libraries throughout the state on any of the library’s six online catalog computers or from their home computers. A self check-out machine is also available.

Books, magazines, newspapers In addition to more than 19,000 fiction and 22,000 non-fiction books, the Douglas County Library also has about 4,400 paperbacks and an ever-changing section of new books. Other items include 90 magazine subscriptions, going back two years, and 12 newspapers, which are kept for three months. The library also has more than 2,000 large-print titles for checkout.

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Computers and Internet The library’s computer lab includes nine computer stations with Internet access, as well as two printers and a scanner. Wireless Internet is available throughout the library. In addition, the library has a computer for the blind, and machines to help people read who are visually impaired.

Meeting and study rooms In addition to a quiet study room, two individual study rooms and a group study room, the library also has a small meeting room and a large meeting room. Meeting rooms are available at no charge for nonprofit use. Other groups may rent the rooms for a fee.

Used book store The store features hundreds of used books, including adult fiction and non-fiction in hardcover and paperback along with many children’s books. The profits from the book sales help to support the Douglas County Library.

Library activities •Story hour acquaints preschoolers with books and reading. Stories are selected by the children’s librarian and also include songs, finger plays and craft activities. •Mother Goose story time introduces babies to sounds, rhymes, movement and a love of reading. •Teen activities allow all teens in grades 6-12 to participate in fun programs, crafts, and book-related activities specifically geared for an older crowd. •Summer activities for children include reading programs, which offer incentives to encourage reading, and a “Lunch Bunch,” where students get together at lunch time for activities and to listen to speakers. •Friends of the Library is a group that helps promote the library and helps support it financially with fundraisers and an annual used book sale. Hours and information Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (320) 762-3014 or visit www.douglascountylibrary.org.

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The Douglas Area Trails Association maintains 370 miles of snowmobile trails (shown in yellow) in West Central Minnesota.

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A R E A H I S T O RY

ouglas County, located just two hours northwest of the Twin Cities, has a lot to offer with its plentiful lakes and abounding

recreational opportunities. The county got its start in 1858, the same year Minnesota became a state. The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indian tribes. The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the county northwest to Fort Abercrombie in Dakota Territory. That summer, brothers Alexander and William Kinkead established a settlement along the shore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, and named the area “Alexandria.” A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and Fort Abercrombie, and soon afterward a road was cut from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line, and increasing numbers of new settlers. In 1862, news arrived that Indians were massing and war parties were forming. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising proved too powerful, however, and the county’s settlements were abandoned. Later, settlers began trickling back into the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade in Alexandria. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866 things had calmed to the point where the soldiers left town. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. A government land office was even-

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William Howard Taft and Senator Knute Nelson campaigned at the Great Northern Depot in Alexandria in 1908. tually set up in Alexandria and a surge of European immigrants and Civil War veterans moved here. Within seven years almost all the county’s tillable land was claimed. In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria, and by the next year to Brandon and Evansville. The rail allowed tourists and sportsmen from the east to get to the county easily, and the wealth of fish and game soon made the area a popular vacation spot.

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This photo of Alexandria’s main street between 5th and 6th Avenue was taken around the year 1900.

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G R E AT I N D O O R S Runestone Museum The Runestone Museum, located near “Big Ole,” is home to the controversial, world famous Kensington Runestone Some consider the Kensington Runestone one of the more significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. They say the large, flat rock was used by Viking explorers to record their visit to the area more than 100 years before Columbus set sail for the Americas. Others think it’s a hoax. But no matter where you stand on the authenticity issue, the fact is that the stone exists – here in Alexandria. Scholars have spent hundreds of h o u r s studying r u n i c inscriptions on the stone and researching other historical data. To this day, the stone is still being examined by professionals, and the controversy continues. Start your museum tour with an eight-minute video telling the history of the Kensington Runestone and the Viking explorers. Then enjoy the story of the

Maritime Museum The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum offers visitors a chance to experience the history of boating and resorts in the lakes area. The museum is open by appointment only through the winter. For more information, visit the website www.mnlakesmaritime.org or call (320) 759-1114. Located on 3rd Avenue West in Alexandria. 20 | Vacationer 2011 - 2012

Kensington Runestone, the history of the Vikings and Norse adventurers in a walkthrough area. There is also a Native American exhibit, an aviation model exhibit, exhibits on early immigrant and Alexandria history, a memorial/gun exhibit, a wildlife exhibit, an antique tractor exhibit and a children’s area. The museum is located in Fort Alexandria – a replica of the stockade constructed in 1862 by the 8th Regular Infantry. It is surrounded by a stockade and contains several original buildings including an 1899 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s, an 1885 schoolhouse and a smokehouse from the late 1870s. Replica buildings include a general store and a blacksmith shop. An agricultural building housing old farm machinery is also located in the fort. The museum also houses a souvenir and gift shop. Winter hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $3 for students age 5 to 17. Memberships and special family and group rates are also available. For more information, call (320) 763-3160 or visit the Runestone Museum's website at www.runestonemuseum.org. Located at 206 Broadway in Alexandria.

Carlos Creek Winery Carlos Creek Winery features 160 acres that include a grape vineyard, apple orchard, Siberian elm maze, wine cave and a gift shop. In addition to one of the largest vineyards in Minnesota, Carlos Creek Winery also features wine tasting, free tours and live music on weekends throughout the year. Winter activities include crosscountry skiing and dog sled tours. Hours through December are noon to 6 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Hours January through March are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call Carlos Creek Winery at (320) 846-5443 or visit its website at www.carloscreekwinery .com. From Alexandria, go west on County Road 22, turn right on Arrowwood Drive (County Road 104), turn left on County Road 34. The winery is on the right.

Knute Nelson’s Historic Home

Garden Center Lanes Garden Center Lanes has always been the familiar bowling facility in Alexandria, offering fun for people of all ages. Now, however, Garden Center is not only a place to try your best at getting a strike, but also a place to hold receptions and parties or catch the latest sporting events on one of its many televisions. The business moved in the fall of 2005 from its old downtown location to its new home, north of 30th Avenue, across from the Midway Mall Cinema 9 theater. Garden Center now has 34 lanes and an updated scoring system. Also new is a 2,500square foot arcade, filled with more than 30 arcade games. In addition, the facilty includes large rooms for private birthday parties, a snack counter and a large pro shop. Also in the same building are “Fat Daddy’s,” a sports bar and grill that features many different types of tap beer, as well as imported and domestic bottled beer; and “Broadway Ballroom,” a 650-seat banquet facility. Hours are 9 a.m to 1 a.m. seven days a week. For more information, call (320) 763-6565, or visit its website at www.gardencenterlanes.com. Located at 115 30th Avenue West in Alexandria.

The Knute Nelson home in Alexandria was the home of one of the area’s most “famous” residents. Knute Nelson served the people of Minnesota in public office for more than 50 years. He was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, serving two terms in the U.S. Congress before becoming the state’s first foreign-born governor. He then served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years. Nelson built a small house in Alexandria in 1874. As his career progressed, he made several additions to the house. After Nelson died in 1923, his house was given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church and became a “home for the aged.” In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1987 the “Knute Nelson House” became the headquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours are $2 per person and are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (320) 762-0382 or visit www.dchsmn.org. Located at 1219 South Nokomis in Alexandria.

Big Splash Water Park Alexandria is also home to “The Big Splash,” a 38,000-squarefoot indoor water park that offers many “wet-and-wild” activities. The park, located at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center near Alexandria, is open to guests of the resort as well as the public. The Big Splash offers a wide variety of water activities to choose from including: •Three four-story waterslides that twist and turn inside and outside of the water park. •A lazy river inner tube ride. •A lily pad water walk. •A tropical whirlpool spa and waterfall. •A children’s play fort in a zeroinch-entry pool area, which includes three slides, water blasters, geysers and deck bubblers. The play fort is topped with the “Calypso Cabana” – a 500-gallon splash bucket. Other features of the water park include a family changing area, a concession area and a video arcade. Winter hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For information, call Arrowwood Resort at (320) 762-1124 or visit its website at www.arrowwoodresort.com. To get to Arrowwood Resort, take County Road 82 west of Alexandria, turn right at County Road 22 (at stoplight), go about two miles and turn right onto County Road 104. Vacationer 2011 - 2012 | 21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Homme Dieu Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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It’s just like going to Grandma’s Serving Breakfast • Lunch 320-524-2453 107 Central, PO Box 456, Brandon Mon-Sat Breakfast 6-11am Lunch 11am-2pm Sun 7am-1pm Breakfast only Right off the DATA & Bike Trail

…the art of wine The Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant Appetizers & Soups • Sandwiches & Wraps Pasta • Salads • Burgers • Poultry Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks & Ribs

Weekly Specialties! Tuesday: Build Your Own Burger 2 of ‘em for $10.95! 5-9 pm Friday: Pasta Buffet 5-9pm Create your own pasta dish & see it sautéed on the spot!

Sunday: Prime Rib Brunch 8am-2pm Breakfast & lunch favorites including prime rib & glazed ham, omelette station, fresh rolls, fruit and biscuits & gravy!

320-762-1124 • www.arrowwoodresort.com 2100 Arrowwood Lane NE, Alexandria

• Over 70 wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food – all from scratch • Live music every Thursday & Some Saturdays

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Sixth Avenue Wine Ale

115 6th Ave E Downtown Alexandria 320-759-2277

• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib • Known for Great Breakfasts... Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM • Home-made Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies 511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000 Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm Sat & Sun 10:30am-9:30pm

103 Central Ave • Brandon, MN

320-524-2814 Burgers • Chicken • Pizza • Sandwiches All Menu Items Available for Take-Out!

Full Menu including Ribs & Steaks On/Off Sale 12 Central Ave. N. Elbow Lake, MN

218-685-6162 Hours: Mon-Sat - 11am-1am Sun - 11am-10pm

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Berea Lutheran Brethren Church 1605 E. 6th St., 762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Steve Walswick, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) 605 Douglas St., 763-5178 John E. Martinson; Mark Astrup, Pastors Saturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pm Sunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:45am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3 Sunday School: 9:45am

Catalyst Covenant Church 1401 So. McKay, 759-1800 (Woodland Elementary) www.catalystcov.org Steve Eng, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Church for the Harvest 1910 Aga Dr., 759-1400 www.cfthonline.com Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month Youth: Wednesdays 6:30pm

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Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

Cornerstone Church CChhurch

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Good Shepherd Lutheran 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152 www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org David Domanski, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:30am Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community Church 1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424 www.lakecommunity.org Ron Berget, Senior Pastor Melody Warren, Minister of Women Jeff Pankratz, Youth Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am Sunday School: 10:30am Weekdays: Kidzone 3:45pm Student Mentoring and Activity Groups

New Testament Church 2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444 Peter Reishus, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 420 Irving Street, 763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Masses: 5:00 pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am Weekday Masses: Contact church for times Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

OTHERR ARE AREAS EAS Fahlun Lutheran 3550 Co Rd 74, Nelson, 763-9500 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30am Coffee Hour 9:45am Wednesday School: 4:00-5:00pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Nelson, 762-0140 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am

St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS) 401 Park Street, Garfield, 320-834-2248 stjohn@gctel.com Rev. Shawn Ethridge, Pastor Sunday: 9:00am Worship 10:00am Coffee & Fellowship Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays Sunday School & Bible Class: 10:15am

Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday mass times: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Brandon Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Millerville Sunday Worship: 8:30am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank Saturday Worship: 4:00pm

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CALVARY LUTHERAN Pastors Mark Astrup & John Martinson 605 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN (320) 763-5178 • www.calvaryalex.org 6:00pm (year round) - Saturday Worship 8:30am, 10:45am - Sunday Worship 9:45am (Sept. - May) - Sunday School 10:30am pre-recorded broadcast on KXRZ 99.3 FM

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800 Co. Rd. 44 NW., Alexandria, MN (320) 762-8641 • www.shalomlutheran.org

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