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VACATIONER magazine

hat’s more fun than summer in Minnesota? Having lived here most of my life, I can honestly say I can’t think of anything. It’s a time to head outside as the sun warms your face, the lakes call your name and the fireflies dance for your pleasure. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, and here at the Vacationer, we want to share all this with you. July and August are the pinnacle months of the summer season, and this issue will get you in touch with what’s in store. The lakes area is filled with celebrations as nearly every small community has special days set aside to celebrate its history. The lakes here are spectacular! Boating, Lori Mork fishing and water-skiing opportunities are EDITOR everywhere, but my favorite is a quiet kayak ride and a long evening on the dock watching the sun go down. It relaxes my mind and settles my soul. If you love to golf – this is the place! We have nine golf courses waiting for you to tee off. But if you’d rather watch, we will be celebrating the 98th annual Resorters Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Club in August. You may even be able to catch a glimpse of professional golfer Tom Lehman, a native of Alexandria, who is often on the sidelines of the tournament. You’ll find talented artists from around the state displaying their works at Art in the Park this July. I never fail to find something wonderful to bring home when browsing through the booths. If you crave some excitement, why not head out to the Viking Speedway where you can catch all the action at the half-mile oval every Saturday night from the beginning of May through Labor Day. I know as you look through the Vacationer, you’ll find something that sparks your interest here in the Alexandria area. Every day is filled with possibilities.

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Inside this issue Festival of the Lakes

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Fire Pit Productions...............................................................................5 Theatre L’Homme Dieu........................................................................6 Lakes Area Theatre/Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn...8 Musical fun for all................................................................................. 12 Area events calendar.......................................................................... 14 Ongoing events.....................................................................................27 Taste of the Lakes Area.................................................................... 36

Go-Kart racing page 21

ACTIVITIES

Legacy of the Lakes Boat Show/Rose City Threshing...... 16 Douglas County Tour of Gardens................................................. 17 Resorters Golf Tournament/Alexandria golfing.................... 18 Party in the Street/Roddin’ Round the Lake......................... 20 Viking Speedway/Winning Edge Go-Kart racing................ 21 Douglas County festivals/State Trapshoot............................. 22 Art in the Park/Rail Trails 100.........................................................24 Osakis events......................................................................................... 31 Golf courses........................................................................................... 46

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LAKES, PARKS, MUSEUMS

Douglas County Historical Society............................................. 25 Legacy of the Lakes Museum....................................................... 26 Runestone Museum/Big Ole......................................................... 28 Central Lakes Trail............................................................................... 29 Alexandria area lakes........................................................................ 30 Area parks............................................................................................... 34 Public beaches...................................................................................... 35 4 July/August 2019 • Vacationer

FIRE PIT productions

egun in 2018 by Quincy Roers, Fire Pit Production uses the stage at the Lakes Area Theatre for small production plays and provides the community with edgy thought-provoking stage plays. The performances are locally cast. Shows are performed outdoors, so bring a lawn chair. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door one hour prior to show time. Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve will be performed on the small stage July 19, 26, 6:30 p.m.; July 20, 9 p.m.; July 27, 9:30 p.m. This is a uniquely American theater piece that is funny, beautiful and deeply moving. A light-hearted look at the world’s first love story, The Diaries of Adam and Eve is told through the voice of America’s greatest humorist, Mark Twain and is filled with wit and laughter in the Garden of Eden and

showcases the poignance of the first love and first loss. For more information, visit https://lakesareatheatre.com/ firepit/, call 320-815-7664 or email lakesareatheatre@gmail.com.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS PRAYING FOR RAIN. Aug. 23, 30, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 24, 9 p.m., Aug. 31, 9:30 p.m. After a near-crippling motorcycle accident, Marc, a high-school jock finds himself suddenly stripped of his identity and spiraling into selfdestruction. THE MERCY SEAT. Sept. 20, 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, 28, 9:30 p.m. An endlessly ringing mobile phone haunts the conversations between Ben Harcourt and his boss and lover, Abby Prescott.

UNWRAP YOUR CANDY. Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. From the author of Quills comes a deliciously macabre collection of four short plays. Alternately chilling and hilarious, UNWRAP YOUR CANDY is a delectable evening of bedtime tales for adults guaranteed to keep you awake for nights on end. Inspired in equal parts by Alfred Hitchcock, Roald Dahl and The Di-

agnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Together, the plays examine the danger of being a child, the terror of being an adult and even the perils of being an unsuspecting audience member. Spine-tinglers for the twenty-first century, the collected one acts in UNWRAP YOUR CANDY are guaranteed to jolt the senses and stimulate the mind.

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THEATRE l’homme dieu

heatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) is celebrating its 59th season this year, again bringing musicals, comedies and dramas as well as a curated concert series to the Alexandria Lakes Area. TLHD partners with national and regional theaters to present five productions throughout the summer. Grey Skies Blue, running July 9-13, is produced and performed by Shapeshift Theatrical. The stories of a summer of friendships that explore family, race, love and betrayal are retold by 10 accomplished dancers through small combos, full ensemble and solo pieces interspersed with popular and old school music and props. July 16-20 will see ‘Til Death: A Marriage Musical on stage at TLHD. Stuck in a marital midlife crisis, couple Ethan and Olivia share a cabin with a honeymooning couple who seem perfect for each other. This hilarious romantic comedy is performed by Bucket Brigade.

2019 CONCERT SERIES “I AM, HE SAID” A celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee JULY 5, 7:30 PM Be entertained by many of the classics of Neil Diamond, including Cracklin’ Rosie, Song Sung Blue, America, Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show and Sweet Caroline sung by Matt Vee, the nephew of 60s pop star Bobby Vee.

To make reservations, buy tickets or for more information, call (320) 846-3150 or purchase tickets online at www.tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE in Alexandria. To find the theater from I-94, take the Alexandria exit for Hwy 29, then go north to County Road 42. Go left, continue four miles to County Road 120 and turn right. The theater is 0.1 miles on the left. The box office opens one hour before show time.

JEFF DAYTON: A SALUTE TO GLEN CAMPBELL JULY 31, 7:30 PM The bandleader and guitarist for Glen Campbell for 15 years, Jeff Dayton will bring you some of Campbell’s bestloved music. SIX APPEAL AUGUST 14 & 15, 7:30 PM Six Appeal returns after making its debut in 2018 and the worldclass vocal ensemble will treat the audience to comedy, energy and vitality. Covering several decades and genres of music, Six Appeal’s performance includes classic oldies, current hits and original music, all a cappella.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS July 23-27 will be Kevin Kling’s Surfin’ Minnesota: Summer in the 60s, which will celebrate Minnesota summers as seen through a child’s eyes. Kling and his team will bring you songs and stories of the “good ol’ days” with musical hits such as “King of the Road, “Hot Fun in the Summertime” and “Dock of the Bay.”

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Summer’s final production will be “The Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn” August 6-10. Celebrate rural life with the antics of your favorite Church Basement Ladies as they bring you life in the rural areas through music and laughter.

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LAKES AREA theatre

pening in October 2010, Lakes Area Theatre has entertained audiences, both live and on the radio, for more than five years, bringing to life mysteries, comedies, detective stories, suspense, drama and westerns. Lakes Area Theatre performs its shows before a live audience, recording the shows and playing them back on KXRA 1490 AM and from a network of radio stations. Performed live every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m., the Lakes Area Theatre troupe is a group of dedicated regional writers, directors, voice actors, musicians, sound effects technicians and recording engineers, all combining their talents to bring you family-friendly and affordable entertainment. You can find the most up-to-date information on performances by visiting the Lakes Area Theatre’s website at www.lakesareatheatre.com or by calling (320) 815-7664. LIVE PERFORMANCES Lakes Area Theatre shows are performed and recorded the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Performances are taped at 2214 Geneva Road NE in Alexandria. Tickets are $8. WHERE YOU CAN LISTEN

KASM 1150 AM – Albany, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. KXRA 1490 AM – Alexandria, Saturday, 12:30 p.m. KRWC 1360 AM – Buffalo, Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

KWQQ 1610am – Farmington, Iowa, Thursday, 4:30 p.m. KBRF 1250 AM – Fergus Falls, Sunday, 6:30 a.m. WNMT 650 AM – Hibbing, Sunday, 6:30 a.m. KLFD 1410 AM – Litchfield, Sunday, 4 p.m. KLQP Q92 FM – Madison, Sunday, 1:30 p.m. KMHL 1400 AM – Marshall, Saturday, 11:05 a.m. KMRS 1230 AM – Morris, Sunday, 6 p.m. KYMN – Northfield, Sunday, 5:30 a.m. KRUE 1170 AM – Owatonna, Sunday, 10 a.m.

KWLM 1340 AM – Willmar, Sunday, 8 p.m.

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visit www.lakesareatheatre.com, call (320) 815-7664 or email lakesareatheatre@gmail.com

CONCERTS on the courthouse

lues, country, rock and roll. The music menu at the Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn each Thursday throughout the summer holds a variety that appeals to the toetapper in everyone. These weekly concerts run through the end of August and are presented by the Red Willow Arts Coalition (RWAC). The concerts have become one of the area’s most popular social gatherings, where friends and family get together to listen to music. The RWAC, formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment in the lakes area, has been bringing this all together for music 8 July/August 2019 • Vacationer

fans on the lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse free of charge for several years and plans to provide entertainment again this summer. Just bring your lawn chair or blanket and grab a seat. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. For more information on the Red Willow Arts Coalition, visit www. redwillowartscoalition.org.

CONCERT SCHEDULE Thursdays, 7 P.M. All concerts are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. July 4 - Special Patriotic Concert July 11 - Bill D & the Crystals, 50s-60s music July 18 - Cassie & the Bobs, country

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FESTIVAL of the lakes

ringing classical chamber music to the Alexandria area since 1993, the Alexandria Festival of the Lakes will take place August 3-17. The festival offers audiences a chance to hear professional musicians from Minnesota and throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. Many featured performers will be back again this year, including Dan Dressen, tenor; Matthew Wilson, horn; Stephanie Arado, violin: Richard Bock, cello; Wiliam Eddins, piano; Kate Bae, piano; Phillip Brunelle, piano; David Auerbach, viola; Kirsten Whitson, cello; Ann DuHamel, piano; Sarah Lewis, cello; Colin McGuire, violin; Jill Olson Moser, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Dina Michelson Namer, piano; Gail Olszewski, piano; Erika Blanco, violin; Stephanie Skor, violin; Peter McGuire, violin; Kirsti Petraborg, viola; Eric Graf, cello; and Jennifer Gerth, clarinet. Tickets for the Festival of the Lakes go on sale in July and are available at Cherry Street Books at Fifth and Broadway in downtown Alexandria, or by calling (320) 763-9400. You can also email tickets@rea-alp.com. Please know that the main office is not staffed full time, but that phone messages and emails are checked every day. The Festival of the Lakes is funded in part by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota legislative appropriation. For more information, visit the Festival of the Lakes website at www.alexfest.org.

2019 FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES August 3 - 17, 2019 (programs & artists are subject to change)

FESTIVAL CONCERT #1 Saturday August 3, 7:00 p.m. Alexandria United Methodist Church Antonín Dvorák: Violin Sonatina in G Major, op. 100 Frank Bridge: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor Manuel de Falla: 7 Popular Spanish Songs, arr. for viola & piano Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 44 Jill Olson Moser, violin; Colin McGuire, violin; Tamás Strasser, viola; Richard Bock, cello; Sarah Lewis, cello; Dina Michelson Namer, piano; Gail Olszewski, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT #2 Wednesday August 7, 7:00 PM Bethesda Lutheran Church 1204 North Nokomis Arvo Pärt: Fratres György Ligeti: String Quartet #1 (Métamorphoses nocturnes)

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Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in E minor, op. 44, #2 Lux Quartet; Erika Blanco, violin; Stephanie Skor, violin; Kirsti Petraborg, viola; Eric Graf, cello FESTIVAL CONCERT #3 Thursday August 8, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church

An all-Beethoven Program Sonata for Horn & Piano in F Major, op. 17 An die ferne Geliebte, op. 98 Violin Sonata #10 in G Major, op. 96 String Quartet #9 in C Major, op. 59, #3 (Rasumovsky) Dan Dressen, tenor; Matthew Wilson, horn; Stephanie Arado, violin; William Eddins, piano; Lux Quartet FESTIVAL CONCERT #4 Sunday August 11, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church

Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet & Piano A bouquet of French mélodies Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio in C minor, op. 101 Carl Czerny: Grand Serenade Concertante, op. 126 Dan Dressen, tenor; Jennifer Gerth, clarinet; Matthew Wilson, horn; Peter McGuire, violin Richard Bock, cello; Kate Bae, piano; Philip Brunelle, piano; William Eddins, piano FESTIVAL CONCERT #5 (Festival finale) Saturday August 17, 7:00 PM Alexandria United Methodist Church Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet #2 in G Minor, op. 45 Antonín Dvorák: Piano Quartet #2 in E-flat Major, op. 87 Johannes Brahms: String Sextet #1 in B-flat Major, op. 18 Peter McGuire, violin; Colin McGuire, violin; David Auerbach, viola; Tamás Strasser, viola; Sarah Lewis, cello; Kirsten Whitson, cello; Ann DuHamel, piano

Come Worship With Us!

LAKES AREA CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Alexandria Alexandria Covenant

4005 Dakota St., 320-763-5659 alexandriacovenant.org Pastor: John LeVahn, Sr. Pastor Traditional: 8 am Contemporary: 9:15 am & 10:45 am

Alexandria United Methodist

2210 Sixth Ave. E, www.alexumc.org Pastor: Gary Taylor Sunday Worship: 8 am & 9:30 am Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Coffee & Fellowship 9 am

Berea Lutheran Brethren

1405 6th Ave E., 320-762-1092 www.welcometoberea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick Sunday Worship: 9:30 am (Memorial Day - Labor Day) with coffee hour to follow Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Bethesda Lutheran

1204 N. Nokomis NE, 320-763-5164 www.bethesdaalexandria.org bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Pastor: Jerry Lanes Director of Youth & Family Ministries: Alex Norden-Mabee Saturday Worship: 5 pm Sunday Worship: 9:30 am

Calvary Lutheran (ELCA)

605 Douglas St., 320-763-5178 • www.calvaryalex.org Pastors: Hans Dahl, Nathan Thompson Summer Worship: (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Saturday Worship: 6 pm; Sun. 8:30 am @ Calvary Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Calvary at the Lake Worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp with 9 am brunch. The 8:30am service is broadcast at 10:30am each Sunday on KXRZ 99.3FM

Emmanuel Episcopal

12th Ave. E & Lake St., 320-763-3201 • www.alexmnepiscopal.org episcopal@centurylink.net Pastor: Tom Sinning, Priest Sunday Worship: 10 am

First Congregational United Church of Christ 221 Seventh Avenue W., 320-763-3341 www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com Pastor: Michael Fritz Sunday Worship: 10 am Communion: 2nd Sunday of the month

St. Paul’s Lutheran (WELS)

718 Victoria Dr., 320-762-1644 • www.stpaulalex.com Pastor: Mike Neumann Sunday Worship: 9 am; Bible Class: 10:30 am Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

KXRA radio broadcast 1st Sunday of the month watch each weekday morning 9am Cable 181

First Lutheran (ELCA)

822 Douglas St. • 320-762-2196 • www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren & Ben Jacobson Saturday Worship: 5 pm - Sanctuary Sunday Worship: 8:30 am - Sanctuary 10:00 am - Legacy of the Lakes Museum 10:30 am - Lake Carlos State Park You can tune to 1490 AM / 100.3 FM at 10:00 am to listen to rebroadcast of our 8:30 worship service.

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) 2702 Hwy. 29 N, 320-762-5152 www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Tim Schiller Sunday Worship: 9 am Holy Communion: 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community

490 Voyager Dr., 320-762-5424 • www.lakecommunity.org Sunday Worship: 9 am & 10:30 am Communion: 1st Sunday of the month

Living Word Lutheran (LCMC)

1722 16th Ave. E., 320-762-1997 • www.livingwordalexmn.org Pastor: AJ Kluver Sunday Worship: 9 am Praise Band Worship: 2nd Sunday of the month Communion: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month Vacation Bible School: Fri., July 26 6-8 pm Sat., July 27 9 am - 2 pm Wednesday Worship 7 pm (June 5 - August 28)

New Testament

Other Areas St. John’s

101 Park St.. Garfield, 320-834-2248 Pastor: Jeffery Ross Sunday Worship: 9 am with coffee and fellowship to follow Sunday School & Bible Study: 10:15 am Communion: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month

St. Luke’s, Garfield (LCMC)

201 Ida St. Garfield, 320-834-2285 www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastors: David L. Gran & Susan J. Davidson Visitation Pastor: David Wallin Worship: 8:30 am and 11:00 am Coffee Fellowship & Bible Studies: 9:45 am Holy Communion: 2nd & last Sunday Praise Worship: 2nd Sunday

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Sacred Heart Catholic, Urbank Saturday Worship: 7:30 pm

2505 Hwy 29 North, 320-762-2444 Pastors: Peter Reishus & Mike Loween Sunday Worship: 9:30 am-10:15 am Worship & Teaching: 10:30 am-11:30 am

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Catholic

Saturday Worship: 4 pm

420 Irving Street, 320-763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.org Father Steven M. Binsfeld Saturday Mass: 5 pm Sunday Mass: 8 am & 10 am Weekday Mass: Contact church for times Sacrament of Penance: 4 pm Saturday

Seven Dolors Catholic, Millerville St. Ann’s Catholic, Brandon St. Williams, Parkers Prairie Sunday Worship: 8:30 am

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MUSICAL FUN for all

f you enjoy an evening of music, then check out the entertainment at the Legacy of the Lakes Gardens and Mount Carmel Ministries. At the Legacy Gardens, the summer heats up with the music of Mick Sterling as he pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen on July 12, then make sure not to miss Joyann Parker on July 26

when she performs a musical tribute to Patsy Cline and the blues. A third concert will take place on August 9 and you can check out the details at www.legacyofthelakes.org closer to the date. These ticketed events, held 6-10 p.m., are for those 21 and older, and guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.

MOUNT CARMEL On Saturday, August 3, Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be performing great dixieland gospel music at Mount Carmel Ministries at 7 p.m. The cost of tickets is $20 at the door.

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ALEXANDRIA area events calendar JULY 2019 Thursday, July 4 7 p.m. Patriotic concert, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn 7-11 p.m. Star Storm 2019 Fireworks, Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Friday, July 5 7:30 p.m. Matt Vee, Family & Friends: “I Am, He Said,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu Saturday, July 6 7 a.m. Shalom 5K/10K/1K run, Shalom Lutheran Church Tuesday, July 9 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Wednesday, July 10 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enterprise Duo Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria Thursday, July 11 7 p.m. Billy D & the Crystals, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Friday, July 12 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Big Ole SUPathon, Alexandria lakes 7 p.m. “Ray & Iver” - Two new stories by Chuck Grussing of Alexandria, Lakes Area Radio Theatre 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Saturday, July 13 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Big Ole SUPathon, Alexandria lakes 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shapeshift, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Sunday, July 14 2 p.m. Spruce Hill Church Summer Song Fest, Spruce Hill Tuesday, July 16 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Wednesday, July 17 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 6:30-7:30 p.m. Slewfoot Family Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria Thursday, July 18 1:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 7 p.m. Cassie & the Bobs, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Friday, July 19 4-11 p.m. Broadway’s Party in the Street, downtown Alexandria 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatr 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Miltona Tornado Days Millerville Butter Days Saturday, July 20 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre 7:30 p.m. Til Death: A Marriage Musical, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Miltona Tornado Days Millerville Butter Days Sunday, July 21 4-8 p.m. Ballroom Dancing, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood

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Miltona Tornado Days Millerville Butter Days Tuesday, July 23 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Wednesday, July 24 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kori and Friends Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria Thursday, July 25 1:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 7 p.m. Bob & Beachcombers, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Friday, July 26 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Saturday, July 27 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria 6:30-9 p.m. “Mark Twains: The diaries of Adam and Eve,” Fire Pit Productions outdoor stage play, Lakes Area Theatre 7:30 p.m. Kevin Kling, Theatre L’Homme Dieu Sunday, July 28 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Monday, July 29 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Tuesday, July 30 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Wednesday, July 31 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. Jeff Dayton: A Salute to Glen Campbell, Theatre L’Homme Dieu SummerFest, Brandon 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Club Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria

Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie SummerFest, Brandon Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Sunday, August 4 1 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie SummerFest, Brandon Tuesday, August 6 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Wednesday, August 7 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Bethesda Lutheran Church, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 6:30-7:30 p.m. Doo Wop Divas Band, Knute Nelson Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria Thursday, August 8 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale 1:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 7 p.m. 70’s Magic Sunshine Band, Douglas County Courthouse 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria United Methodist Church 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Friday, August 9 7 p.m. “The Adventure of Oliver Green,” and “Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel - Vintage 3 Stooges,” Lakes Area Radio Theatre, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Garfield Days Saturday, August 10 7:30 p.m. The Church Basement Ladies: “You Smell Barn,” Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria AUGUST 2019 Garfield Days Thursday, August 1 Sunday, August 11 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria 7 p.m. Stone Road, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn United Methodist Church SummerFest, Brandon Wednesday, August 14 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 5 p.m. Steak Fry Fundraiser, Runestone Museum, Alexandria Friday, August 2 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blonde and the Bohunk Band, Knute Nelson 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria Garden Concert Series, 420 12th Ave. E., Alexandria 7 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett 7:30 p.m. Six Appeal, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria Fall Festival, Parkers Prairie Thursday, August 15 SummerFest, Brandon 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria 7 p.m. WoodPicks, Douglas County Courthouse Lawn Saturday, August 3 7:30 p.m. Six Appeal, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour, Central Lakes Trail Friday, Aug. 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crazy Days, downtown Alexandria 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Douglas County Fair, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 7 p.m. Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria 7 p.m. Alexandria Festival of the Lakes chamber music, Alexandria 5-7:30 p.m. Wine, Ale & Art Crawl, downtown Alexandria United Methodist Church 1 p.m. “Peter Pan,” Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, Barrett

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES boat show

eople from all over the Upper Midwest will display their boats at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center during the Legacy of the Lakes Boat Show on Saturday, July 13 as it heads back to the water. Old canoes, fishing boats, outboards or inboards, family or prize-winning showboats and classic boats are welcome in any condition. A large variety of watercraft will be shown on land and in the water at this year’s event, so come for the memories and the fun. This show is a celebration of summer and a great showcase of Alexandria’s lake history. Admission to the boat show is free to the public and Arrowwood will have lunch and refreshments available on the grounds. Events scheduled for Saturday, July 9 include a land and water showing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact the museum for more information about the boat show at (320) 759-1114 or send an email to museum@legacyofthelakes.org

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hreshing, a blacksmith shop and sawmills – step back in time and experience how farming used to be. July 27-28 marks the 35th annual Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Spruce Hill Foundation. The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival has about 100 members, all dedicated to keeping farm history alive and each year about 3,000 people attend the Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival. Threshing machines and steam engines play the largest role at the festival. People can watch how farming was done before combines and modern farming technology. Each year, the festival has three steam engines, which are run from gas or steam depending on the model, and three threshing machines. Steam engines burn either wood or coal and travel at a speed of 2 miles per hour. Old fashioned farming equipment isn’t the only attraction at the festival – kids of all ages will also find plenty to do. Live music, a flea market and craft show, blacksmith shop, log cabin, BB gun safety shoot, potato digging, children’s games, a general store and museum as well as a children’s barn are all part of the weekend fun. The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival is located 14 miles west of Browerville and 22 miles northeast of Alexandria. The cost is $8. To learn more, see www. rosecitythreshing.org.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY tour of gardens

undreds of visitors will tour their way through the breathtaking gardens featured on the Master Gardeners’ Tour of Gardens here in Douglas County on July 14– make sure you are among them! The tour will display some of the area’s finest gardens. The 2018 event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Douglas County Master Gardeners and the University of Minnesota Extension Division, the event features different area gardens. The gardens may be viewed in any order in an open house format, and brochures with addresses, garden features and maps will be available at the Douglas County Extension Office, Runestone Museum and many retail locations in Douglas County. Tickets are available at any tour location the day of the event. Hosts will be available at each site to guide you and answer questions. More information on the tour will also be available closer to the event by visiting the Douglas County Extension website at http:// www3.extension. umn.edu/county/douglas/ or check out the Douglas County Master Gardeners’ website at http://www.dcmg. info.

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RESORTERS golf tournament

n the tradition it has followed for 97 years, the 98th Resorters Golf Tournament will provide some of the most exciting and memorable golf action available as the tournament runs from July 28 to August 3. But more than that, it is a family affair, providing traditions that connect the past to the present, bringing new generations of families to the lakes area. Many of the best golfers in the state will be competing in the week-long event. The galleries will be filled with family and golf enthusiasts, all on hand to share the beautiful drives, the errant shots and the game-winning putts on a course filled with history and signature holes. The tournament will include not only some very serious competition but some fun as

well with the Longest Drive Contest on Monday, June 29 at 6 p.m. after regular play has concluded. Many high profile athletes have competed in this tourney, most notably professional golfer and Alexandria graduate Tom Lehman, who won the Resorters title in 1980. The Alexandria Golf Club is where the PGA Tour professional and USA Ryder Cup captain learned the game of golf. New to the tournament for 2019 will be the Men’s Grand Master Flight for those 75 years of age or older. The field will include the first eight players to enter. Qualifying play for the Men’s Regular/Championship flights will begin on Sunday, July 28, with match play beginning Tuesday, July 30. For more information, visit www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

ALEXANDRIA AREA golfing

or winter weary Minnesotans, spring offers freedom from the confines of their homes and one of the first places they head to are the golf courses. The Alexandria area certainly doesn’t lack for green fairways, with more than 15 courses available for those hungry for the challenge. Minnesota consistently ranks at or near the top in golfer participation. In fact, in 2005, it has the highest number of golfers per capita of any state in the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation. Many think Minnesota’s golf season is short, but most years there are six full months of golf opportunities on courses that are lush and full. Whether a beginner at the game or a scratch golfer, the Alexandria area holds the perfect course for you. From small, 9-hole courses to 27-hole masterpieces, this area’s courses are beautifully designed and well kept; perfect for a long afternoon of outdoor entertainment with friends.

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GOLF ECONOMICS The sport of golf’s economic output (direct, indirect and induced) contributed $2.4 billion to the economy. The Land of 10,000 Lakes has 508 golf courses and employs more than 34,000 people. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Alexandria native and golf pro Tom Lehman is the only golfer to win Player of the Year honors on the PGA Tour, Champions tour and Web.com tour.

GOOD HOSTS Minnesota is the only state to have hosted all USGA national championships, the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup and the men’s and women’s state team championships as well as the Ryder Cup in 2016. It hosted the PGA Championships in 1932, 1954, 1959, 2002, 2008 and 2009. Beginning in 2019, it will host the PGA Tour’s 3M Open.

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PARTY IN THE STREET downtown Alex

lexandria’s sixth annual “Party in the Street” is coming to downtown on July 19 as the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (MDA) gets set for a repeat celebration. Originally held on August 1, 2014 to mark the halfway point of the reconstruction project on Broadway, “Party in the Street” was so successful that participants and organizers agreed to make this an annual event. Activities begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until 11 p.m. This year’s fun will include a

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Activities for kids, food and ice cream, car show, live music, shopping, beer garden and street dance beer garden, live music, street dance, food and ice cream and a family zone featuring a variety of children’s activities such as a bouncy house. Party in the Street is held in downtown Alexandria along Broadway Street at the 600 block.

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RODDIN’ ROUND THE LAKE

sakis will be getting ready to celebrate the 28th annual Roddin’ Round the Lake car show on Saturday, July 13. Sponsored by the Central Lakes Cruzers, Roddin’ Round the Lake draws many spectators, car enthusiasts and car owners every year. The proud classic car owners that gather will happily be showing off their prized possessions and are more than willing to give you the lowdown on their vehicles. The fun starts to fire up at 8 a.m. on

July 14 when registration begins and cars start rolling into Osakis. The shown-shine event is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and offers a chance for car lovers to see glistening chrome, hear revving engines and talk to car owners about their classic cars. Starting at 2:30 p.m., awards and prizes will be distributed to registered car owners. So, if you want to experience a blast from the past and see an array of cars, visit the Roddin’ Round the Lake event on July 13.

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VIKING speedway

elebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, the Viking Speedway track has been home to stock car racing at its finest, featuring six classes of racing – five WISSOTA sanctioned classes with the Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks, and the ever growing unsanctioned Viking Pure Stocks class. Racing is held every Saturday night from the beginning of May through Labor Day, along with the Viking Fall Classic in October and a few other specials throughout the summer. Highlighting the racing season will be the Hall of Fame night on August 4. There will also be the fourth annual Fallen Lineman Memorial Modified Special on August 10. The Viking Speedway is located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, approximately 3/4 mile west of State Highway 29 on County Road 82. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Racing action gets under way at 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit the website www. vikingspeedway.net.

WINNING EDGE go-kart racing

f you enjoy your racing on a smaller scale, then the Winning Edge Raceway, home to the Runestone GoKart Association, is for you. High flying go-kart action is located at the west end of the Douglas County Fairgrounds, where the Runestone Go Kart Association holds racing every Friday night at 7 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. The Runestone Raceway began as a dirt track with no lights, racing on Sunday afternoons. It has since evolved into a clay oval, complete with lighting, an announcer and spectator stands. It’s not unusual to find the local Girl Scout troops or the racers themselves singing the National Anthem. The racing program at the fairgrounds provides 12 different categories for young racers – Rookie Caged, Sportsman Cageless Animal, Sportsman Cageless Flathead, Sportsman Cageless Clone, Jr. 1 Cageless Flathead, Jr. 1 Cageless Animal, Jr. 1 Cageless Clone, Jr. 2 Cageless Flathead, Jr. 2 Cageless Animal, Jr. 2 Cageless Clone, Pro Open and Pro Stock. Check out future Viking Speedway racers as they begin their careers at the Runestone Raceway every Friday night at 7 p.m. July/August 2019 • Vacationer 21

DOUGLAS COUNTY town festivals

f you’re looking for some small town fun, check out the festivals in the Douglas County area this summer. There’s Brandon SummerFest, Miltona Tornado Days as well as celebrations in Forada, Carlos, Garfield, Farwell, Evansville and Parkers Prairie. These little communities do things up right, from parades featuring clowns and dignitaries, water fights, baseball and softball tournaments, street dances, craft sales, garage sales and kids’ games. And if you’re hungry, there’s nowhere better to find that perfect something to satisfy you. You can feast on barbecues, pork chops, brats, pancakes and every kind of food on a stick, in a basket or on a plate, ready

AREA FESTIVALS July 19-21: Miltona Tornado Days July 19-21: Millerville Butter Days July 31-August 4: Brandon SummerFest August 2-4: Parkers Prairie Fall Festival August 9-10: Garfield Days

and waiting for you. To keep up with all the festivities, check out the Echo Press newspaper’s website at www.echopress.com for up-to-date information on the celebrations in your favorite town.

STATE at the TRAPSHOOT Alex shooting park

any of the best sharpshooters in Minnesota will be sighting in on Alexandria as the Alexandria Shooting Park hosts the 108th annual Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament July 1-7. A total of 1,400 registered targets and 20 traps are part of the state tournament, and, along with Minnesota residents, out-of-state and novice shooters are welcome.

Action begins Monday, July 2 with Youth Day, and Tuesday, July 3 sees the preliminary warm-up events. High overall events are set to begin on Wednesday. Admission for spectators is free. The Alexandria Shooting Park is located at 6533 County Road 87 SE. For more information, visit www. minnesotatrap.com or call the Alexandria Shooting Park at (320) 763-5315.

109TH MINNESOTA STATE TRAPSHOOTING TOURNAMENT EVENTS SCHEDULE Monday, July 1 – Youth Shooting Day Tuesday, July 2 – Warm-up Day Wednesday, July 3 – High Overall begins Thursday, July 4 – Minnesota Class Events Friday, July 5 – Diamond Badge, Minnesota Doubles Championship, MTA Shooter Recognition Banquet Saturday, July 6 – Minnesota Singles Championship, Sunday, July 7 – Minnesota Handicap Championship 22 July/August 2019 • Vacationer

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ART in the park

ou’ll be amazed when you visit the 44th annual Art in the Park as exhibitors from around the Midwest display their talents at the Alexandria City Park July 27-28. Art in the Park has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1976. The fine arts and crafts show, promoted as “Central Minnesota’s finest outdoor craft festival,” has grown from about 15 vendors to about 150, and 20,000-30,000 visitors attend each year. The Andria Theatre event draws crowds and exhibitors from throughout the state of Minnesota as well as from several other states.

Art in the Park also includes a variety of foods and entertainment. The event was originally held at Legion Park in Alexandria, and its purpose was to offer the community a chance to see and purchase the fine art of local artists. The show still lives up to its original high standard of fine art and high-quality crafts. All art exhibited is handmade by the artists. The event is now held at Alexandria City Park, nestled along the tree-shaded shores of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry, just off Highway 29 North. Proceeds from Art in the Park are used to maintain and improve the Andria Theatre.

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City Park, County Road 42 North, Alexandria, MN Nestled along the tree-shaded shores of Lake Agnes and Lake Henry Saturday, July 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit andriatheatre.org/art-in-the-park/

RAIL TRAILS 100 bike tour

ove to bike? Then challenge yourself with the Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour August 3 on the Central Lakes and Lake Wobegon Trails. Offering some of the best trail riding in the state, the two trails will be featured during the one-day riding event that begins in Fergus Falls and ends in St. Joseph. You’ll traverse the Central Lakes Trail that include beautiful glacial lakes, then pass through the green

fields and dairy farms of the Lake Wobegon Trail, stopping to rest in the communities along the way. Registration for the ride is limited to 50 riders and registration closes July 3. Cost of the trip is $60 and includes a shuttle ride to the start of the ride in Fergus Falls, rest stops, SAG and a wicking T-shirt. The ride begins at 5:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.centrallakestrail. com/rail-trail-100/

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HISTORICAL society

nterested in local history? Visit the Douglas County Historical Society and take a guided tour of the famous Knute Nelson house, home of one of Alexandria’s most famous residents. Nelson, who served the people of Minnesota in public office for more than 50 years, was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, and served 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 claimed a homestead in Alexandria in 1871 and built a small house on the property in 1874. As his political career progressed, he made additions to the house, adding a formal living room and large bedroom in 1900 and a dining room and kitchen on the main floor and four more bedrooms on the second story in 1915. Nelson died in 1923. His will stated that following the death of his daughter, Ida, the house was to be given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.” It served in that capacity for 38 years. In 1978, the house was listed on the National

Register of Historic Places. On October 1, 1987, the “Knute Nelson House” became the headquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society. The Douglas County Historical Society is located at 1219 Nokomis St. in Alexandria. Office

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LEGACY OF THE LAKES museum

uch of Minnesota’s history is inspired by the many beautiful lakes throughout our state, and the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens is dedicated to bringing that history to the public. Opening May 22, the museum features handcrafted wooden boats, grand hotels and fishing clubs, bringing to life traditions that reach back nearly a century and a half. These diverse exhibits, as well as the Gardens, are all part of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on the Minnesota lakes. New this year will be a showing of artwork from local artist Charles Beck, as well as vintage racing boats from the 1920-1930s, which can be found in the North Gallery. Originally known as the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, the name was changed to Legacy of the Lakes in 2016 to better communicate and reflect its mission

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of celebrating shared memories and experiences of Minnesota lake life, preserving it for future generations. In 2018, the BoatHouse, an indoor event center, was added and is available for rent for weddings, corporate events and family gatherings, as well as a place for the museum to host educational programs and includes an indoor event hall, bathrooms and bridal suite/greenroom. The museum is located in downtown Alexandria at 205 Third Avenue West, near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Contact the museum at (320) 7591114 or through its website www. legacyofthelakes.org. Cost of admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and older, military and veterans, $5 for students ages 5-17 and $25 for families (parent and children 17 years of age and younger parent.) Children 5 and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

MUSEUM EVENTS NATURE’S SKETCHBOOK JJuly 1, 6:30-8 P.M. Class fee: $48 This class explores the tradition of nature journaling. Participants will learn about line, form, space, value, composition, perspective and proportion. All drawing skills are welcome. The instructor is Kathy Grundei. Register online with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5764/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/nature-s-sketchbook or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272. MAKE-N-TAKE CHILDREN’S CRAFT SERIES: GYOTAKU July 9, 10- 11:30 a.m. Class fee: $5 This month’s class is about creativity, science, and water. Get your creative juices flowing! Participants will build a boat out of common household supplies and test it on the water to see if it floats. Instructor: Debbie Hoven. Class fee: $5.00 Register online with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5833/youthsummer-2019-thru-spring-2020/make-n-take-children-s-craft-series-boatbuilding or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272. YOGA IN THE LEGACY GARDENS July 10, 17, 24, 5:15-6 p.m. Class fee: $28 Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels and includes all three sessions. Class size is limited. Register online with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5770/ adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/yoga-in-the-gardens or call (320) 7623310, extension 4272.

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ONGOING events ALEXANDRIA HOCKEY FEST Weekends April through early August Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexhockeyfest.com

RED WILLOW ARTS COALITION Thursdays, May 24-Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Douglas County Courthouse lawn, Alexandria www.redwillowartscoalition.org

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.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

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS First Friday of each month March-Dec., 7 to 9 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, June 2-Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to noon. Thursdays, June 28-October 25, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 26-October 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria

OPEN MIC NIGHTS Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March-December Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com

GO KART RACING Fridays, May-Aug., 7 p.m. Additional specials on other dates. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria (320) 491-9249, www.runestonegokart.com

VIKINGLAND CORVETTE CLUB Cruise and dinner Sundays, May-Sept., 4:30 p.m. All classic and muscle cars included on first Sunday of each month Alexandria Clinic parking lot www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com

LIVE MUSIC Year round Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com

HOLMES CITY FARMERS MARKET/COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Saturdays, May-Oct., 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast through 10:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, Holmes City

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RUNESTONE museum

he Runestone Museum has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years. The world-famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its doors in 1958. Since then, the museum has expanded to include exhibits celebrating native Minnesotans, emigrants and immigrants, Minnesota wildlife and events that shaped the area. Fort Alexandria, commissioned in 1862, has been recreated with rescued historical structures, such as a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862, an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse. The fort is located in the outdoor portion of the campus that is open April-October. Housing rare and exciting artifacts like a Middle Ages Nordic fire steel and a 1920s jingle dress, the Runestone Museum is sure to impress whether you’re interested in history, heritage or the natural sciences. For more information call (320) 7633160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum.org. Check out the museum’s Facebook page at Runestone Museum Foundation.

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? A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located at a small, wayside rest. Visitors can read the inscription and take a photo by the replica. The replica is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria. Explore the controversy for yourself at the Runestone Museum, located at 206 Broadway in Alexandria. Summer hours (April 1-October 31) are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on April 21 and September 2. Admission to the museum, located at 206 Broadway, is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 62 and older and $5 for students (youth and college). A family admission is $20.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM After you take your picture with Big Ole, cross the street for a visit to the Runestone Museum. There you will learn about Big Ole, Vikings and Nordic explorers, and test your skill at matching animal prints in the wildlife exhibit. Along with the Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, the history of Alexandria, a memorial/gun exhibit, a Minnesota wildlife exhibit, and a hands-on children’s area.

BIGOle

erhaps one of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a 28-foot tall Viking statue that stands at the north end of Broadway. Born in 1965, the Viking has become a muchbeloved resident in the lakes area. 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 historical Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was the 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue.

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Big Ole was created by fiberglass sculptor Gordon Schumaker of Minneapolis in April 1965 and was transported to New York just in time for the World’s Fair. When the fair ended, Big Ole was moved to Alexandria, where he stands today. Originally placed at the north end of Broadway Street in front of the Runestone Museum, Big Ole was moved from the intersection of 3rd and Broadway to a new location one-half block north in 1980 to make way for a new stoplight. He was moved once more in 2002 to his current location at the head of the Central Lakes Trail on the south shore of Lake Agnes. Throughout the years, Big Ole’s had several repairs made and new coats of paint applied. His beard has changed from gray to yellow to brown.

CENTRAL LAKES trail

he Central Lakes Trail is a paved, biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County. Great for walking, running, bicycling, in-line skating, roller skiing, wheelchairs and more, the trail is open to non-motorized visitors, with the exception of snowmobiles in the winter. The trail head and parking area in Alexandria are located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park. Other trail heads are

available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson. The trail travels through or near woodlands, grasslands, lakes, wetlands and farm country. Those traveling along the trail may see a variety of wildflowers, wildlife and many different trees and plants. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.

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ALEXANDRIA area lakes

AARON Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.

CHRISTINA Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82

AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd.

COWDRY Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd.

ANDREW Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 BLACKWELL Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: East side off Country Ln. BROPHY Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. BURGEN Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 CARLOS Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass 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. CHIPPEWA Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12

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GRANTS Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94 HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes

CROOKED Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27

IDA Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish 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

DARLING Size: 1,050 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

INDIAN Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, walleye Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.

DEVILS Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd.

IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64

FREEBORN Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96 GENEVA Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 GILBERT Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, northern, walleye Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd.

LATOKA Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish 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. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LITTLE CHIPPEWA Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108

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ALEXANDRIA area lakes LOBSTER Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 LONG Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. LOUISE Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 MAPLE Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 MARY Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 MILL Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 MILTONA Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, muskellunge, walleye Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8

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MOON Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, walleye, bullhead, perch Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82 MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16

OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 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 (other access in Todd County) OSCAR Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. RACHEL Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 RED ROCK Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr. ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27

SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 27 and Smith Lake Rd.

STOWE Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Game fish: Northern, bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88 UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Game fish: Northern, largemouth bass, pan fish, bullhead, walleye Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23 VERMONT Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd. VICTORIA Size: 417 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 off Hazel Hill Rd. WHISKEY Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Game fish: Bullhead, pan fish, largemouth bass, northern, walleye Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58 WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end

LAKE CARLOS state park

uilt by receding glaciers, Lake Carlos State Park offers a myriad of natural wonders, including a clear and deep lake just perfect for swimming, fishing and boating. Among its 1,231 acres, nearly one-third of Minnesota’s 80 mammals and more than 150 species of birds find a home either seasonally or all year long. It’s the perfect place to view loons, grebes, ducks and heron, making this a bird watcher’s paradise! You may even catch a glimpse of the beaver and deer that make their homes within the park. The park also features a year-round naturalist that leads several programs throughout the year. Winter or summer, Lake Carlos State Park is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, skiing and interpretive programs are just waiting for you. Paddleboat, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent during the regular season office hours May - October. In the winter, snowshoes are available for rent at the park office. A thermal flip-over style portable fish house is available to rent on Lake

PADDLE THE LONG PRAIRIE RIVER JUNE 22 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Explore the Long Prairie and the shorelines of Lake Carlos. This section is appropriate for beginners through experts and participants will be under the guidance of experienced instructors. Canoeing will start at the boat access at Lake Carlos State Park and will continue from the park to the headwaters of the Long Prairie River and down the first section of the state water trail.

Carlos only. Contact the park office for current rates and availability. The park entrance, 2601 County Road 38 Northeast in Carlos, is located 10 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29, then two miles west on Highway 38. The best time to contact the park is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at (320) 852-7200.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $15 per canoe, which includes a shuttle, equipment, life jackets and the instruction from the area naturalist. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat. Registration is required for all participants. Space is limited to 10 paddlers and 5 duffers/riders for a total of 15 people in five canoes. For more information or to register, call (320) 852-7200.

You can also email the park at lakecarlos. statepark@state.mn.us You can discover much more about Lake Carlos State Park by visiting www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_ parks/lake_carlos/

ONGOING PARK ACTIVITIES ARCHERY IN THE PARK 1-3 p.m., July 13, August 10 Families and individuals alike can learn the valuable skill of archery free of charge. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. Stop by the beach house anytime during the program. Children must be at least 8 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult. No personal equipment is allowed. Event is free but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).

FISHING FRENZY FRIDAY Fridays, June 14-August 9, 9-11 a.m. Join a naturalist for a morning of fishing. We will discover the world of fish and then show you how to catch them during this two hour program. Bring your own bait, worms work best. Also bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle. Limited rods and reels will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the amphitheater. Only non-MN residents need a license. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required.

PRESCHOOLER NATURE STORIES/ACTIVITIES Saturdays, June 15-August 24, 10-11 a.m. This is a series, so each program will be different. Come each week and learn about a different nature topic through story, activities, and games. Come to the visitor center for this pre-school age (2-6) story time program. There will be activities and games that your little ones are sure to enjoy. A Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. GET IN TOUCH Call (320) 852-7200 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for more info.

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Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.

Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo and kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail.

Martin’s Hope Park is on Second Avenue across the street from Big Ole Central Park. Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria. Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Avenue. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Avenue and left on Oak Knoll Drive.

Lake Brophy Wayside Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of County Rds. 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy. Kensington Rune Stone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays.

Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore Street and 15th 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).

Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of County Rd. 82 off Knut Street in Alexandria.

Pooch Playland is a dog park with a fenced-in area located at the south end of Victor Street in Alexandria.

Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East, turn north on Birch Avenue, go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.).

Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Avenue East.

Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to County Rd. 5 and go east five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, and interpretive, hiking and cross country ski trails.

COUNTY PARKS

STATE PARK

Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Avenue West in Alexandria. Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria. Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Avenue. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria. Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Avenue in Alexandria (take County Rd. 82 East to Birch Avenue, turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Avenue.) Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Avenue West in Alexandria. Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 North to Manor Drive and go two blocks to the right on Springdale.

Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on County Rd. 108. It features picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms, showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites. Curt Felt Memorial Park is north of Alexandria off County Rd. 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms, 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 County Road 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. Currently, the park is mostly undeveloped but includes a parking area, portable restroom, dock and fire ring. It also includes natural surface trails for walking, biking, and running, as well as access to the Central Lakes Trail.

Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($7/day, $35/ year). The park features hiking, snowshoe, crosscountry ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/paddleboat rentals, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area and fish house rental.

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LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE L’HOMME DIEU BEACH Alexandria. Take 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 on Latoka Beach Road. LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street. NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFED CITY PARK BEACH Alexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis). ROTARY BEACH Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos. CHIPPEWA COUNTY PARK BEACH Brandon. Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108 LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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612 3rd Ave. W • Alexandria, MN (320) 763-3877 Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Farm Fresh Menu • Home Inspired Items • Rustic Décor • One of Alexandria’s Newest Restaurants

Handcrafted with Passion Always

LIVE MUSIC Thurs. 6-9pm Fri. 7-10pm KARAOKE & D.J. Sat. 9-1pm

HAPPY HOUR Mon. - Sat. 3 - 6pm

Alexandria, MN Call 320-763-9983

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Our family welcomes yours!

Hwy 29 N • Alexandria• 320-762-1324

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SPECIALTY PIZZAS GARLIC TOAST WINGS & SALADS • Sandwiches • Burgers • Baskets • Pasta

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AT 11 A.M. LUNCH & NIGHTLY SPECIALS

MONDAY - FRIDAY 3-6 PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9-11 PM ALL DAY SUNDAYS

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Pull Tabs Pool Table Dart Boards Game Room 6 Big Screen TV’s Peanuts & Popcorn

Open Daily

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320-763-7712 • 104 Broadway - Next to Big Ole Statue Open Daily 10 A.M.-1 A.M. • Like us on Facebook!

www.depotalex.com Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot Overlooking Lake Agnes.

• Large Menu & Salad Bar • Best Pizza in the Area • Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TVs • Pool Tables & Games • DJ Thurs. – Sat. Nights • Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Valid Monday- Friday 11am-8pm

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Buy one regular price Entreee plus 2 beverages and receive 2nd Entree for

ANY PIZZA

Not valid with any other offers, specials or discounts Expires 8/31/19

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320-763-7712 • Downtown Alexandria Next to Big Ole Statue

www.depotalex.com

50% OFF

Not valid with any other offers, specials , discounts or coupons. Expires 8/31/19

320-763-7712 • Downtown Alexandria Next to Big Ole Statue

www.depotalex.com

OPEN BOWLING EVERY DAY! Great fun for the whole family!

Arcade open and rea dy for you to have fu n!

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN • 320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 More than 29 tap beers Nightly drink specials

FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF

Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special: Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm July/August 2019 • Vacationer 41

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

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• Huge recreation area with large indoor pool, wading pool, whirlpool & sauna

• Fitness center

good times and great food

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Featuring

• Pan fried walleye • Chicken and salmon oscar • Burgers and sandwiches • Pasta • Homemade soups

Best in town!

• Green olive burgers • Bloody Mary • Louisiana style ribs • Ice cream drinks Mon.-Sat. open at 11am. • Sun. open at 3pm 4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 Block North of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge

320-846-1051 www.interlacheninn.com

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SPECIALS ENJOY DISCOUNTED COCKTAILS + BEER+ APPETIZERS

3-6 & 9-CLOSE DAILY

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FLAVOR

EVERYTHING ★★★★★★★★★★ At QDOBA, we choose flavor. It’s about countless combinations all for one price, including guacamole. So grab a seat and load up on our famed 3-Cheese Queso or go flavor wild with our Knockout Tacos®.

3109 HIGHWAY 29 SOUTH  ALEXANDRIA, MN

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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

• Scenic • Jr. & Sr. Rates • Challenging • Cart Rental Available • Par 35 • Driving Range • Food & Beverages Available

1 PRICE FOR 9 HOLES ALL THE TIME 2 golfers with cart $32 • 1 golfer with cart $16 (Not valid for league play)

Seasonal memberships available Club, Cart & Golf Rentals Lounge: Beer & Set-ups, Sandwiches & Pizza July/August 2019 • Vacationer 47

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Bakery Cheeses Dairy Deli ouse Elden’s Smokeh Floral Frozen Food Health & Beauty Meat anic Natural and Org Olive Bar Produce Seafood 3r1

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OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY & 7 DAYS A WEEK! 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com | Corner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria Only store in town that is LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.