LEGACY OF THE LAKES VIKING SPEEDWAYRacing Museum

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 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 Ave. W., near the Alexandria Fire Department. The museum office is open Monday through 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

Yoga in the Gardens – July 5 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Music in the Garden – Pert Near Sandstone (bluegrass/newgrass) –

July 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Diamond Classic Boat Show – July 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arrowwood Resort

Drawing in the Gardens – July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Nautical Night 2023 – July 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Music in the Garden – July 14 from 6 to

9 p.m. (TBA)

Flotation Station – July 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Music in the Garden – July 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. (TBA)

Music in the Garden – July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. (TBA)

Music in the Garden – Mick Sterling –Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Gyotaku Fish Printing – Aug. 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Yoga in the Gardens – Aug. 16 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Yoga in the Gardens – Sept.6 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

For winter weary Minnesotans, spring offers freedom from the confines of their homes, and one of the first places they head to is 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.

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.

The 58th racing season at the Viking Speedway started on May 13, and racers and fans will continue to see action this summer on the 1/2-mile track.

The speedway has been home to stock car racing at its finest, featuring WISSOTA sanctioned classes – Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks –since 1953.

Racing is normally held every Saturday night from the beginning of May through Labor Day, along with a few other specials throughout the summer.

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 underway at 6:30 p.m. Pit gate admission is $30, and $10 for children 10 and younger. Those children younger than 15 must have a parent complete and sign a waiver before being admitted.

Grandstand admission for regular race events is $12 for senior and college students, $15 for adults, with free admission for children 17 and younger. Admission prices in both the grandstand and the pits may vary for special events.

For more information and the latest schedule, visit the website vikingspeedwaymn.com/.

VIKING SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE

JULY

1: Jetline Sales & Service Modified Special & Short Tracker Special

8: Fallen Lineman Modified Special

15: Regular Race Night

22: Regular Race Night

29: Hall of Fame Night

AUGUST

5: Kids Night

12: Moonshine Mod Tour “TBD”

18: TBA

20: Fair Demo Derby, no racing

26: Season Championship

SEPTEMBER

2-3: Labor Day Doubleheader

29-30: TBA