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Art In The Park................................................................ 4 Central Lakes Concert Association..................... 4 Alexandria Area Arts Association......................... 5 Red Willow Arts Coalition......................................... 6 Theatre L’ Homme Dieu............................................. 6 Alexandria Art Guild......................................................7
ACTIVITIES
New Archery Park...................................................8, 13 Music In The Garden....................................................9 Alexandria Triathlon....................................................10 Minnesota Trap Shooting Championship.........11 Vikingland Band Festival.......................................... 12 Vintage Car Club Annual Car Show................... 14 Osakis Festival............................................................... 14 Kensington Rune Stone Days................................ 15 Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival................................................. 15 Legacy Of The Lakes Boat Show......................... 17 Calendar of Events.............................................. 18, 20 Mountain biking........................................................... 26 Central Lakes Trail...................................................... 28
LAKES, PARKS AND MUSEUMS
Lake Brophy County Park....................................... 26 Legacy of the Lakes Museum............................... 28 Runestone Museum................................................... 28 Veterans Memorial Park.......................................... 30 Area lakes......................................................... 32, 34-38 Public beaches............................................................. 38 Area parks....................................................................... 38
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ART IN THEPark
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andria Theatre’s Art in the Park is back. Food, music, fine arts and friends will gather for all the fun when Art In The Park opens Saturday, July 30 at 9 a.m. The event will run through 5 p.m. and then it will be back open on Sunday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day festival will take
place at Alexandria City Park. Entry is free both days, but there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Come for the art, the variety of ethnic and Minnesota food options and the variety of entertainment that will be performed on two separate stages within the park. Watch the Echo Press newspaper for more information on the event as the date gets closer.
CENTRAL LAKES CONCERT
Association
The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) was formed in 1983 with the goal of offering an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public. The annual membership allows members to attend all concerts in Alexandria, as well as concerts presented by the Sauk Centre, Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena concert associations. All concerts take place at the Performing Arts Center at the Alexandria Area High School, 4300 Pioneer Rd, Alexandria. For more information on the Central Lakes Concert Association, call Randy Morken, president, at 320-491-6308 or visit www.concertassociation.net.
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CONCERT SELECTIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON Dates have not been set yet for the following performances: ▶ Copper Street Brass, Twin Cities based brass sextet ▶ Portrait of a Queen, Aretha Franklin tribute ▶ Brancy and Dugan, music from the post-war world ▶ Travis Anderson Trio, familiar program of 60s TV theme music, Disney and pops/jazz standards ▶ The Everly Set, a tribute to the Everly Brothers ▶ Troupe Vertigo, dynamic L.A. based circus-dance-theater ensemble
ALEXANDRIA AREA Arts Association The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) strives to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the performing arts by providing experiences that entertain, educate and enrich the community. The AAAA presents a variety of plays and concerts at the Andria Theatre at 618 Broadway in Alexandria, as well as the annual two-day Art in the Park held at Alexandria City Park. For information, visit www.andriatheatre.org.
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Arts Coalition
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The Red Willow Arts Coalition was formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment events for the lakes area. The coalition offers “Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn” every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 305 Eighth Avenue West, Alexandria throughout the summer. The coalition is strictly made up of volunteers, and business sponsorships and free-will donations cover the performers’ fees, making all concerts free to the public. Visit www.redwillowartscoalition.org for more information. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES June 2 – Kat Blue Band, americana June 9 – Crystal Breeze, classic rock June 16 – Woodpicks, bluegrass June 23 – Buddy Holly tribute, oldies June 30 – Ring of Kerry, celtic July 4 – Special patriotic concert July 7 – Holy Rocka Rollaz, 50s and 60s July 21 – Shalo Lee, country July 28 – Hard Days Night, Beatles Aug 4 – Front Fenders, 50s and 60s Aug 11 – Robby Vee, 50s and 60s Aug 18 – Salty Dogs, variety Aug 25 – Red Letter Band, christian country
THEATRE
L’Homme Dieu
For more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu has contributed to the vibrancy and allure of the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertaining theater. The 2022 season offers a variety of performances - there’s something for everyone! For information, call 320-846-3150 or visit www. tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Glensheen – June 22 through July 2 Something Rotten – July 12 through July 17 Class of ‘85 – July 26 through July 30 Clue – Aug 9 through Aug 18 6 June/July 2022 • Vacationer
Art Guild
ALEXANDRIA The Alexandria Art Guild is a non-profit organized in support of the visual arts in the Alexandria community. Artists and art lovers meet monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. The annual Art deTour held mid-June invites the public to visit the artists in their studios and shop a wide array of original art. For information and to see member artists visit www.alexart.org or email alexartguild@gmail.com.
ART DETOUR Art deTour is a multi-location weekend art tour with two or more artists at each location. Along with their art for sale, many artists will be demonstrating their craft. There is no charge to attend the tour. The 2022 Art deTour will be held Friday-Sunday, June 17-19. Friday and Saturday will run from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. and Sunday will be from noon to 5 p.m. For more information on specific locations and times, vist alexart.org closer to the event. OTHER EVENTS Saturday Art Market will take place every Saturday beginning May 28 and running through the end of September from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Ole Central Park. There will be art, music, kid activities, theater, food and more. The Wine, Ale and Art Crawl will take place June 10 and July 29 in select downtown Alexandria locations. The event is a fun opportunity to support downtown business and local artists. Sample a variety of spirits and shop for unique, one-of-akind items in downtown Alexandria.
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By Eric Morken Alexandria Echo Press There has been talk of trying to find a piece of property in Douglas County to build an archery range and offer a public place where people could go to shoot in the Alexandria area. Archers will now have that opportunity this summer at Spruce Hill County Park. Lake Brophy County Park was thought of as a potentially perfect fit due to its close proximity to Alexandria. But it became clear through the development of Brophy Park with walking and mountain bike trails, a popular playground area and a beach, that meeting safety standards at one of the most popular parks in the county would be difficult. “Brophy is the ideal spot, but there’s so much going on there that it’s not safe,” Douglas County Parks Superintendent Brad Bonk said. “If you want to have a range and have the public use it and not be liable, you have to meet certain setbacks. We couldn’t make (Archery Trade Association) setbacks with the amount of people using other stuff.” The nearly 97-acre Spruce Hill County Park, located in northeast Douglas County about 4 miles east of Miltona, offers plenty of open space to hold an archery range. The range is still being finalized through the month of May, but Bonk said it should be ready for archers to shoot on sometime in early June. 8 June/July 2022 • Vacationer
The initial cost for the park has been funded by local individuals and outdoor groups that include the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Parkers Prairie Sportsmen’s Club and Viking Sportsmen. Jim Stratton, a volunteer coach for the Alexandria middle school National Archery in the Schools Program, had a big hand in the making of the targets. The shooting area will be located on the ballfield on the west side of Spruce Hill Park Road as park goers enter off of County Highway 5. “The ballfield was full of grass. We have to spray it to keep the weeds down on the ballfield, so it just became, let’s utilize this with something people will use,” Bonk said. “Ideal location for an archery range would be closer to Alexandria, more centrally located, but this is what we have. Let’s see where it goes. I don’t think the county would say, ‘We have an archery range. We’re not going to do another one.’ I think this is a first archery range. Now is there one at Runestone Park in a couple years on the other side of the county? Maybe. Or is there one at a different X, Y, Z property. There’s spots where we can continue to do it.” For this summer, there will be six block shooting targets for archers to use at distances of 15 to 50 yards. There is potential to grow an archery park at Spruce Hill to include more targets and a small 3D course. The space is there.
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MUSIC
In The Garden
Enjoy outdoor music surrounded by beautiful landscaping, water features and flowers during Music in the Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum this summer. Open daily and free to the public, the Legacy Gardens are situated on the shores of Lake Winona and include a large paved patio and marquee tent. You can stroll along the pathways to view the wide variety of ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees, along with lush gardens of flowers. There are quiet alcoves along the way that offer a place to relax. On select Fridays throughout the summer, the Legacy Gardens hosts musical entertainment on the Pohlig Family Stage. Opening the season is Mick Sterling presenting Huey Lewis and the News on Friday, July 29. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis when the doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate. There are two types of seating for the concerts: Gar Wood seating, which is in the front section with chairs provided with the cost $20 and $10 for museum members. The Grassland seating is $10 a ticket or $5 for members with concert goers bringing their own chair or blanket. Children 12 and younger are free. Watch the Legacy of the Lakes website for more concert dates, legacyofthelakes.org. The Legacy Gardens are located at 205 Third Avenue West in Alexandria.
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Outdoor enthusiasts, get ready. Alexandria will be the site of the Alexandria Triathlon on Saturday, July 30 at Lake Brophy Park. With a focus on a safe and fun course, all proceeds from this triathlon will go to the local Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis and be used to donate back to kids in need. Athletes of all levels are welcome to enter either as individuals or as part of relay teams and the events include a 500-yard swim or 1-mile paddle on Brophy Lake, followed by a 13-mile bike ride through the scenic lakes area and will finish with a 2.62-mile run through the trails at Brophy Park. Paddleboard rentals are available at registration. For more information or to register for the event, visit alexandriatriathlon.weebly.com or email jillian.mcduffie@gmail.com.
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If you love a parade – and who doesn’t – make sure you find your way to Alexandria Sunday, June 26 at 1:30 p.m. for the 38th annual Vikingland Band Festival’s Parade Marching Championship. The Vikingland Band Festival continues a strong comeback after a virtual celebration in 2020 and a scaled-back event in 2021. For 2022, the awards ceremony is back, trophies and champion flags are back, tent village is back, bleacher seating is back (tickets on sale at the end of May), performance zones are back, People’s Choice award is back, and more bands are back. The Midwest’s finest high school marching bands will gather for the Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship. Summer parade bands are at their peak in late June and they pull out all the stops as they perform on the city’s extra-wide main street. DID YOU KNOW? Alexandria is the only band to appear in every Vikingland Band Festival, but many bands have a long history performing in the festival. Including 2021 appearances, these bands have appeared at Commercial Residential Streets & Roads
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want to see this.’ It would be something where maybe an archery club meets out here once a month and they do a little maintenance on the targets and “For now, we’re going to try it with these six targets. We’d like to expand to discuss future plans. Something very small. Doesn’t need to be a giant orga12,” Bonk said. “Realistically, we’d like to get an elevated platform for archers. nization, but we expect that to kind of form as people shoot out here.” The (school) archery teams will shoot out here a lot, but the vast majority of The county will conduct the standard maintenance of the park like mowthe public are going to be hunters practicing. We do want to get to broading, and new bathrooms are being added to the area. Bonk said they hope heads one day. We do want to get to an elevated platform with multiple to add a shelter area in the future to make it a location that people want to targets off of that. utilize in groups with friends and families. “The other thing that can happen here is we have a nice trail that could The area around Spruce Hill Park and much of Douglas County are part of function as a 3D range. With the trout in (Spruce Creek) now, we’d have to deer permit area 213. That hunt area had 2,770 archery deer hunters in 2021. look at that, but there’s a way you could shoot here and walk back where we That is the fifth highest number of archery licenses sold of any permit area could have a small 3D range in the trees.” in Minnesota. The county used to deal with vandalism at Spruce Hill Park, but a unique The interest in having a place where archers can shoot has long been fishing opportunity with trout being stocked into Spruce Creek since 2019 has there in Douglas County. It now exists with the potential that the six-target drawn more people to the park. park at Spruce Hill is only the beginning. “We haven’t had a lot of (vandalism) since COVID. I attribute it to the “I always look at things in long time periods,” Bonk said. “You could see trout, but the other thing with COVID is people were just outside and in our building this and having a group of guys and gals get together and make an parks,” Bonk said. “You see that everywhere, but this place has benefited. I archery club and see where they could take it to. It doesn’t have to stay here. think archery is also a positive because as trout fishing dies down late in the This could just be the start of it.” summer, archery is going to pick up toward the fall. Bad stuff doesn’t happen when there’s eyeballs around.” Bonk is hopeful that with an archery park starting up, an archery club near the area may develop made up of people who want to see the archery THE NEARLY 97-ACRE SPRUCE HILL COUNTY PARK, LOCATED park grow. IN NORTHEAST DOUGLAS COUNTY ABOUT 4 MILES EAST OF “(Growth of the park) will take financing, but what we really need is an MILTONA, OFFERS PLENTY OF OPEN SPACE TO HOLD AN archery club to form,” Bonk said. “When I was in Willmar, we started an ARCHERY RANGE. THE SHOOTING AREA WILL BE LOCATED ON archery range in the city. The Little Crow Archers kind of came in and took THE BALLFIELD ON THE WEST SIDE OF SPRUCE HILL PARK it over. There will be upkeep. The county will be able to help with this. An ROAD AS PARK GOERS ENTER OFF OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 5. archery range is pretty cheap, but what you end up needing for upkeep overall is a club to do that and then dictate the growth of it. To say, ‘Hey, we really Continued from page 8
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Annual Car Show
VINTAGE CAR CLUB Cars and trucks of all makes and models will be on display at the annual Vintage Car Club Show and Shine on June 26 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At past shows, 250 show entries were on display. Many indoor and outdoor vendors will display and sell their wares. There will be music and food vendors at the event. General admission is $5, with kids 12 and under free. The Vintage Car Club of Alex-
andria was organized in 1970 as a group that shared an interest in keeping alive the memories of cars and trucks from the past. The club supports many non-profit organizations in the local area and this is the third year for this show to spotlight the need for support of our local food shelf. More information is available at facebook.com/VintageCarClubofAlexandria, or by calling Bob at 320-4552856 or Jerry at 320-808-6482.
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Get ready to celebrate all things Osakis during the Osakis Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 23-26. The annual festival is a family-oriented celebration with lots of activities for everyone – from long-time residents to firsttime visitors. Get set for a fun-filled weekend including Osakis Days social, kids activities, kids pedal pulls, street dance and grand parade. For more information, go to visitosakis.com.
KENSINGTON June 16-19 will be the annual Kensington Rune Stone Days in Kensington, celebrating Minnesota’s famous runestone and its history. The annual event begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 with the Little Miss Rune Stone and Miss Rune Stone Pageant and ends on Sunday, June 19 with the 4 p.m. Kensington Norsemen’s baseball game. Mixed in between the beginning and end will be inflatables for kids, DJ music and street dance, a 3-person golf tournament, axe throwing, fireworks, bake sale, craft and vendor show, bean bag tournament, antique tractor pull and the Rune Stone Days parade. While you pick your favorite entertainment, don’t forget to try the food at the Kensington Bar and Cafe outdoor food court where they will be serving a wide variety of foods. There will also be a Father’s Day luncheon, as well as great food and concessions. The Kensington Commercial Club and Rune Stone Days Committee is hosting Family Fun Night on Main Street on Friday evening. There’s something for everyone at Kensington Rune Stone Days. For more detailed information, visit www.facebook.com/Kensington-Rune-StoneDays-113881653629456/.
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Heritage Festival
ROSE CITY THRESHING AND Threshing, a blacksmith shop and sawmills – step back in time and experience how farming used to be. July 30-31 marks the 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. 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 for people over 12. To learn more, visit facebook.com/RoseCityThreshing/.
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LEGACY OF THE LAKES Boat Show
People from all over the Upper Midwest will display their boats at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling during the Legacy of the Lakes Boat Show on Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, 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. Contact the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for more information about the boat show at 320-759-1114 or send an email to museum@legacyofthelakes.org. EVENTS Friday, July 8 Chain of Lakes Cruise VIP Social Saturday, July 9 Boat Show begins 10 a.m. Awards 2:30 p.m. Closing Fly-By 3 p.m.
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CALENDAR JUNE
1 - 7 p.m. Baccalaureate, Alexandria Area High School 2 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 3 - AAHS Graduation 4 - Noon-4 p.m. Minnesota Craft Lager Fest, Carlos Creek Winery 9 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Crystal Breeze, Alexandria 10 - Wine, Ale, & Art Crawl, Downtown Alexandria 15 - 11:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity Home Run Lunch, Knute Nelson Ballpark, Alexandria 15 - 4:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Hard Hat Home Plate Happy Hour, Knute Nelson Ballpark, Alexandria 16 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, WoodPicks, Alexandria 17 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! Theatre L’Homme Dieu 17-19 - Runestone Days, Kensington 17-19 - Art DeTour, Douglas County 19 - Juneteenth Celebration, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 22-25 - 7 p.m. Tarzan, Andria Theatre 22-30 - Glensheen, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 23 - “We Are Water MN” Exhibition Opens, Legacy of the Lakes Museum, Alexandria 23 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Buddy Holly Tribute, Alexandria 24 - 7-9 p.m. EdRock 2022 with The Fabulous Armadillos, Knute Nelson Memorial Park, Alexandria 26 - 1:30 p.m. Vikingland Band Festival, Alexandria 29-30 - 7 p.m. Tarzan, Andria Theatre 30 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Ring Of Kerry, Alexandria
JULY
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1 - Noon-6 p.m. Minnesota Made Summer Market, Carlos Creek Winery 1-2 7 p.m. Tarzan, Andria Theatre 1-2 - Glensheen, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 1-3 - Red, White & Boom Days, Evansville 4 - Fourth of July Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Alexandria 4 - Fireworks at Arrowwood Conference Center, Alexandria 7 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Holy Rocka Rollaz, Alexandria 9 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Legacy of the Lakes Diamond Classic Boat Show, Arrowwood Resort 9 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kelly Hunt concert, Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens 12-17 Something Rotten, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 14 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, White Sidewalls, Alexandria 15 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! Alexandria Technical & Community College Foundation 15-17 - Miltona Tornado Days TBD - Millerville Butter Days 21 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Shalo Lee, Alexandria 26-30 Class of ‘85, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 28 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Hard Days Night: Beatles, Alexandria 29 - Wine, Ale, & Art Crawl, Downtown Alexandria 29 - 6:30 p.m. Music in the Garden with Mick Sterling, Legacy of The Lakes Museum
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30 - Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria 30 - 7-9 p.m. Mick Sterling Performing Billy Joel, Central Square, Glenwood 31 - Art in the Park, City Park, Alexandria
AUGUST
2-14 CLUE, Theatre L’Homme Dieu 3-6 7 p.m. The Little Mermaid JR, Andria Theatre 3-7 - Summerfest, Brandon 4 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Front Fenders, Alexandria 4-8 Crazy Days, Downtown Alexandria 5-7 - Parkers Prairie Fall Festival 6 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mick Sterling Concert, “A Billy Joel State of Mind,” Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens 6 - 3rd Annual Community Auction for Mission, New Life Christian Church 6-7 - Forada Days 10 -13 7 p.m. The Little Mermaid JR, Andria Theatre 11 - Pledge A Paddle Artist’s Reception and Awards Presentation, Legacy of the Lakes Museum 11 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Robby Vee, Alexandria 12 - 7 p.m. Festival of the Lakes Chamber Music Opening Night, First Lutheran Church, Alexandria 12-13 - Garfield Days 13 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Joyann Parker Concert, Legacy of the Lakes Museum & Gardens 14 - 7 p.m. Festival of the Lakes Chamber Music Concert No. 2, First Lutheran Church, Alexandria 17-20 - Douglas County Fair 18 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Salty Dogs, Alexandria 18 - 7 p.m. Festival of the Lakes Chamber Music Concert No. 3, First Lutheran Church, Alexandria 19 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! CM Woodworks 21 - 7 p.m. Festival of the Lakes Chamber Music Final Concert, First Lutheran Church, Alexandria 25 - 7 p.m. Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, Red Letter Band, Alexandria
SEPTEMBER
4 - 9 a.m. Alexandria Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Carlos Creek Winery 9-11 - Oletober Fest, Downtown Alexandria 15 - 4-7 p.m. Cultural Diversity Festival, Alexandria Technical & Community College 16-18 - Grape Stomp Festival, Carlos Creek Winery 17 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! State Farm Insurance Amy Christopherson 17 - 7-9 p.m. Southern Raised Bluegrass Gospel Group, Central Square, Glenwood 26 - 11:15 a.m. Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Luncheon, Broadway Ballroom
OCTOBER
4 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 23rd Annual United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Chili Cook-off, Broadway Ballroom 7 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! Bell Bank 22 - 12-7 p.m. Oktoberfest, Carlos Creek Winery 22 - 7-9- p.m. Legends Of Soul featuring Gwen Matthews and Bruce A. Henry with Special Guest Kathleen Johnson, Central Square, Glenwood 31 - Downtown Alexandria Trick or Treating 20 June/July 2022 • Vacationer
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4 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! Broadway Ballroom and Hampton Inn & Suites, at Hampton Inn & Suites 18 - 7:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria! Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County ReStore 19 - 7-9 p.m. Branden and James, Cello And Vocals, Central Square, Glenwood 25 - Christmas in the Fort, Downtown Alexandria 26 - 12-6 p.m. Minnesota Made Christmas Market, Carlos Creek Winery
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LAKE BROPHY
This park has it all – huge playground, great beach, fishing pier, a place to launch your kayak or canoe, picnic spots, mountain biking, walking and hiking trails with the best view of Alexandria and surrounding areas. The top of the hills are 140 feet above Lake Brophy. In the winter, there is ice skating and sledding. It’s a great place to take your family, friends or to just go on a nature walk by yourself.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
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Another popular activity for spring and summer is bicycling, and area bikers have plenty of options when it comes to trails, as Douglas County hosts a variety of them. One highlight is Lake Brophy County Park, which features eight bike trails of varying skill levels, from easy to difficult. Located to the north of the Central Lakes Trail, the bike trails wind through all areas of the park and offer some of the best views in the county. Another good spot is Kensington Rune Stone Park, which is located in Solem Township. The park features nearly eight miles of multi-use trail
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CENTRAL LAKESTrail
The Central Lakes Trail is a paved biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County. The trail then moves on through Ashby in Grant County and into Otter Tail County where it passes through Dalton before ending in Fergus Falls. The trailhead and parking area in Alexandria is at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole
Central Park. Other trailheads are available in Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include parking areas, portable restrooms and trailside shelters. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about 1.5 miles east of Nelson. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make one of the longest paved bike trails in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www. centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.
LEGACY OF THE LAKES Much 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 20, 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. 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 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 28 June/July 2022 • Vacationer
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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 office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the museum at 320-759-1114 or through its website www.legacyofthelakes.org for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Legacy of the Lakes Diamond Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center July 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. – Music in the Gardens with Mick Sterling May 20 – Pledge-a-Paddle exhibit opens with public voting through August. The paddle exhibit will close Nov. 1.
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The Runestone Museum has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years. The world famous and controversial Kensington Runestone 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 320-763-3160, or visit the museum’s website at www.runestonemuseum. org for the most up-to-date admission prices and hours. Check out the museum’s Facebook page at Runestone Museum Foundation.
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Built to serve as a public place for celebration or a quiet place for private reflection and healing, the Veterans Memorial Park honors veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces. Located on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Broadway Street, Veterans Memorial Park is a beautiful landmark and a source of contemplation and inspiration for all visitors. This park is the dream child of a group of veterans and has been built through the donations from individuals and organizations and grants. The focal point of the memorial is a life-size granite replica of the Liberty Bell standing in the middle of a 60-foot-wide pentagon star representing the five main branches of the Department of Defense. The bell and base are about 9 feet tall, about 6-1/2 feet in diameter and weigh about 40,000 pounds. Nine flagpoles display the flags of the United States of America, POWMIA, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and the Minnesota flag. Standing in the park are stone memorials containing the names of veterans, past and present, dating back to the Declaration of Independence. To date, more than 7,000
names have been compiled, with nearly 3,000 still living in the county.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS ▶ Granite tablets honoring all donors who contributed over $200. ▶ A single granite tablet honoring veterans of Alexandria Industries. ▶ Engravings in granite on the base of the Liberty Bell list “freedom, honor, justice, liberty and peace.” ▶ The motto, “Let No Veteran Be Forgotten,” is affixed to the Veterans Wall of Honor. ▶ Special bronze plaques honor John Wedum, Terence Kjos, veterans of Douglas Machine, and combat veterans. ▶ A granite tablet honors Special Combatants, acknowledging names of local veterans exposed to extraordinary hardships while defending the country. ▶ Granite benches recognizing individual veterans – Dorothy Lee, Joe Koopman, Leander Hens, Louis Grosenick, Virgil Batesole, Warren Gust and sons of Gust. ▶ A Veterans Wall of Honor includes seven 24-inch bronze service insignias: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Merchant Marine.
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AREA LAKE
Although the size, depth and location of this mythical lake are unknown, anglers continue to report it as the home of the large fish they catch.
LAKES AARON Size: 610 acres Depth: 16 feet Features: Shallow with sandy beaches. Public access: South end off Lakes Rd. AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Features: Fishing pier in City Park. Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd.; Fishing pier on North end in Alexandria City Park. Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East. ANDREW Size: 922 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake. Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 and Lake Andrew Rd. Named for first physician in Alexandria. BLACKWELL Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln. Named for early settler of Holmes City. BROPHY Size: 296 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches. Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Lane. Named for Brophy family, early residents. BURGEN Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline. Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23. Named for William Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore in 1869.
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CARLOS Size: 2,605 acres Depth: 163 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep. Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park off Co. Rd. 38; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Prairie Rd. and E. Lake Carlos Dr.
Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends at West Point Academy. CHIPPEWA Size: 1,185 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River. Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12. Named for Native Americans. CHRISTINA Size: 3,971 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow. Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82. Named for the Queen of Sweden. COWDRY Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear. Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd. Named for Samuel Cowdry, an early settler. CROOKED Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet. Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27. Named for its contour. DARLING Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes. Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos. Named for Andrew Darling who settled in the area in 1860. DEVILS Size: 233 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park. Public access: Chippewa Park; North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd. FREEBORN Size: 247 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96. GENEVA Size: 639 acres Depth: 63 feet Continued on page 34
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Features: Fishing pier on north end, access to chain of lakes. Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29; Southeast side off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Geneva Rd. Called Rowley on early maps; renamed by Walter Scott Shotwell after resort town of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. GILBERT Size: 201 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet. Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd. Named for an early settler. GRANTS Size: 176 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: West side off Country Lane. HENRY Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park. Public access: Alexandria City Park; Accessible by water from Lake Agnes. Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler. IDA Size: 4,431 acres Depth: 106 feet Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches. Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sugar Sand Lane; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip. Named by Myron Colony, one of the lake’s first colonists, in honor of a girlfriend out East. INDIAN Size: 98 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd. IRENE Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64. First known as Reservation Lake, renamed for Irene Roadruck, daughter of early settler.
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JENNIE Size: 300 acres Depth: 6 feet Public access: South end of Co. Rd. 56.
LATOKA Size: 766 acres Depth: 108 feet Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach. Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82 and Latoka Beach Rd.; West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. Named for Native Americans. L’HOMME DIEU Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach. Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120. Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point. LITTLE CHIPPEWA Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park. Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108. Named for Native Americans. LOBSTER Size: 1,334 acres Depth: 65 feet Features: Many bays and points, island. Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27. Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster. It is believed this lake was first called Kinkead, but later changed. LONG Size: 201 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Co. Rd. 55. Named for its contour. LOUISE Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 and W. Lake Louise Dr. Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. MAPLE Size: 830 acres Depth: 78 feet Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality. Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4 and Maple Springs Dr.; east side off Co. Rd. 87 and Sunset Access Rd. Named for the many maple trees that surrounded the lake. Continued on page 36
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MARY Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake. Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 and Little Mary Circle. Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers. MILL Size: 451 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear. Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27. Called Cornelia on early maps; unknown how it was renamed. MILTONA Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches. Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29. and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, who homesteaded in Leaf Valley with husband. MINA Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet
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Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 8. Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer, a major in the Civil War and Secretary of State, for his mother. MOON Size: 139 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82. MOSES Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Clear, sandy. Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16. Named for religious prophet, or possibly for a prominent Alexandria family. OSAKIS Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 73 feet Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures (Most of the lake is in Todd County). Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north-east side off 210th Street (Todd County). Name likely derived from Ojibwe Indian name for the lake, “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and
refers to Sauk Indians who roamed the area. OSCAR Size: 1,231 acres Depth: 25 feet Features: Island. Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27. Named for the King of Sweden. POCKET Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. Named for its contour. RACHEL Size: 448 acres Depth: 65 feet Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 and E. Rachel Rd. Named for the daughter of an early Holmes City settler. RED ROCK Size: 902 acres Depth: 22 feet Features: Shallow. Public access: East side off Co. Rd. 1 and Shorewood Dr. RENO Size: 3,808 acres Depth: 23 feet
Features: Large, shallow, sandy (Most of lake is in Pope County). Public access: Northeast end off Hwy. 29: South-east side off Co. Rd. 15 and Sugar Sand Rd. (Pope County). ROUND Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Quiet. Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27. Named for its contour. SMITH Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Spring-fed, quiet. Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and Smith Lake Rd. Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake. STOWE Size: 376 acres Depth: 14 feet Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd. TURTLE Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88. Continued on page 38
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UNION Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23 and Co. Rd. 86. VERMONT Size: 337 acres Depth: 59 feet Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and Vermont Access Rd.
Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach – Alexandria. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach. Lake Osakis Beach – Osakis Located on East Lake Street in Osakis. Rotary Beach – Alexandria Between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos off County Road 42.
Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features year-round restrooms, fishing pier, gazebo, kiosk shelter, bike repair station and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail. Bluebird Park is on Agnes Blvd. near Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria. Carter Park, on Benjamin Drive off of Co. Rd. 22 in Alexandria, has a playground..
VICTORIA Size: 416 acres Depth: 60 feet Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva. Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. Called Scocka on early maps; renamed by Walter Shotwell in honor of English queen. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859.
Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria. It features a picnic shelter, ball fields, skate park and playground.
WHISKEY Size: 159 acres Depth: 46 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 58. Fred Foslien Park, in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Co. Rd. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria, has a playground.
WINONA Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Public access: Carry-in access on north side of the south end off Melvina Lane. Probably named by Mary Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named Winona.
BEACHES
City Park Beach – Alexandria Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42. Chippewa County Park Beach – Brandon Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108. Lake Brophy County Park – Alexandria Take Co. Rd. 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. Lake Carlos State Park – Carlos Lake Carlos, seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38. Lake Latoka Beach – Alexandria. Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road.
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Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E., turn north on Birch Ave., go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr. It has a playground, small ballfield and sand volleyball court.
CITY PARKS
Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, reservable picnic area, pickleball courts, swimming beach, restrooms and fishing pier.
Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Ave. W. in Alexandria, next to Knute Nelson Memorial Field ballpark. Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria. Lake Burgen Park, on Rosewood and Snowbird lanes on the west side of lake Burgen, has a playground. Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Ave. E. between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria. Lakeview Park is near County Rd. 82 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria. Take Co. Rd. 82 E. to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave. It has a playground and picnic shelter.
Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 N. to Manor Dr. and go two blocks to the right on Springdale. It has a playground and small ballfield. Martin’s Hope Park, on Second Ave. across the street from Big Ole Central Park in Alexandria, has a picnic gazebo. Noonan Park is at Nokomis St. and 10th Ave. in Alexandria. It has restrooms, picnic shelters, walking paths, playground and winter ice skating.
Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Ave. and left on Oak Knoll Dr. It has a playground and small ballfield. Osagi Park is on Lake St. in the city of Osakis. It features picnic tables and shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area). Pooch Playland is a dog park with a fenced-in area located at the south end of Victor St. in Alexandria. Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Ave. E. Skylark Park, north of Kinkead Cemetery on Amanda Lane in Alexandria, has a playground. Summer Meadows Park, on the north side of Alexandria near Scenic Heights Road and Summer Lane, has a playground. Veterans Memorial Park is at 802 Broadway in Alexandria. It includes a replica of the Liberty Bell and granite monoliths with the names of more than 7,000 veterans, as well as restrooms and a picnic area. It also includes the Matt Kjelland Memorial basketball court. Woodland Park, on the north side of Alexandria on Woodland Dr., just north of Hwy. 29, has a playground.
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