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This publication includes all the newest information about the lakes area that residents may find useful, including names and telephone numbers for township, city, county, state and federal government contact persons. It also contains lists of area schools, parks, churches, service clubs and organizations, as well as a calendar of local events and area maps. Whether you are a newcomer looking for an introduction to the area, or have lived here for many years, The Douglas County Community Guide will provide useful community information that you can keep at your fingertips throughout the year.
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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 History of Douglas County . . . . . . . . . . .6 Events & Attractions Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . .8–11 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–13 Douglas County Library . . . . . . . . . .14 Central Lakes Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Downtown Alexandria . . . . . . .16–17 Gifts & Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–19 Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–22 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Government State & Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Douglas County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26–28 Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30–31 Douglas County Map . . . . . . . . . . .32–33 Alexandria City Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Osakis Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60–61 Resources Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–40 Douglas County Towns . . . . . . .42–43 Homeowner Helpers . . . . . . . .44–45 Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 News Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–51 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52–59 Senior Housing Options . . . . . . . . .35 Phone Numbers & Websites . . . . . . . .62
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The first settlements were established here in 1858, the same year Minnesota became a state. The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indian tribes. Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found in area Indian burial sites as being pre-Christ. The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the area northwest to Fort Abercrombie in North Dakota. In the summer of 1858, brothers Alexander and William Kinkead established a settlement along the shore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, and named the area “Alexandria.”
A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and Fort Abercrombie, and government troops cut a road from Fort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for a stage line and increasing numbers of new settlers. In 1862, news arrived that Sioux Indians were forming war parties. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising proved too powerful, however, and the settlements were eventually abandoned. Months later, after the uprising settled down, settlers began trickling back into the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade for protection in Alexandria. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866 things had calmed enough for the soldiers to leave. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was named for Senator Steven A. Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic party who helped with its establishment.
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Beaches Non-lifeguard-staffed public beaches:
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City Park Beach - Alexandria. Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis).
Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach Alexandria. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.
Rotary Beach - Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos.
Lake Latoka Beach - Alexandria. Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road.
Chippewa County Park Beach Brandon. Located off County Road 108 north of Brandon.
Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis. Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.
Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off of State Highway 29 and County Road 38.
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Calendar April 2012
Tues., April 17 6:30 p.m. Diversity Resource Action Alliance presents Hijab Tube by Mixed Blood Theatre at Alexandria Technical and Community College; (320) 762-4466, www.diversitytoday.org. Thur., April 19 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tractors on the Mall at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com. 4 to 8 p.m. Community Eco Fair hosted by School District 206 at Discovery Middle School; (320) 7622141 ext. 4202. Fri., April 20 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tractors on the Mall at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com. 6 p.m. 1st Annual Central MN Icebreaker car race at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com/events. 7:30 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300, www.alexandriaareaarts.org. Sat., April 21 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids Against Hunger 5K Fun Run/Walk and Meal Packaging Event at Alexandria Area YMCA; (320) 759-3003. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tractors on the Mall at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com. 3 p.m. 1st Annual Central MN Icebreaker car race
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at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. 4 to 7 p.m. Kensington Fire and Rescue open house and pork chop dinner and raffle fundraiser at Kensington Community Center. 7:30 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300, www.alexandriaareaarts.org. Sun., April 22 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tractors on the Mall at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com. 2 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300, www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 2 p.m. Gordon Men’s Chorus 25th Anniversary Concert at Osakis School auditorium. 5 to 8 p.m. Dining Around Douglas at Holiday Inn Ballroom, to benefit YMCA Strong Kids Program and Child Care Center; (320) 834-9622, www.alexandriaymca.com. Mon., April 23 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Jefferson High School Girls Softball Team spaghetti fundraiser at Elk’s Lodge. Thurs., April 26 5 p.m. Lakes Area Professional Women’s Flip Flop for Fashion style show/scholarship fundraiser at Holiday Inn; (320) 491-2630, www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org. Fri., April 27 7:30 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300,
www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Winter Dance Club swing dance at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood with U of M Morris Jazz Ensemble; (320) 763-6432, www.lakesideballroom.org/lakesidedanceclub. Sat., April 28 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage video seminar, presented by Chaplains Caring for Companies at House of Prayer Church; laughyourway.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Youth Day at Viking Plaza; www.vikingplaza.com. 7:30 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre; (320) 762-8300, www.alexandriaareaarts.org. Sun., April 29 2 p.m.: Harvey at Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre, (320) 762-8300, www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 2 p.m.: Greater MN Children’s Choir concert at Osakis School auditorium; www.greaterminnesotachildrenschoir.org.
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Tues. May 1 Jose Cole Circus, Runestone Community Center. Fri., May 4 6 p.m. Lakes Area Charter School prom grand march at Broadway Ballroom. 6:30 p.m. Ole and Lena’s Wedding dinner theater, First Congregational Church; (320) 763-3341.
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2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents “Music at the Winery” at Carlos Creek Winery. Tickets at the door; www.centrallakessymphony.org. Wed., May 23 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. Thurs., May 24 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Fri., May 25 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 6:30 a.m. Unity Foundation Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Broadway Ballroom. Sat., May 26 Bass fishing opener. Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 10 a.m. Habitat for Humanity 125-mile Motorcycle Ride starting at Apol’s Harley Davidson; (320) 7624255. www.hfhdouglascounty.org. 5 p.m. Awake the Lakes celebration at Big Ole Park; (320) 763-3161, www.alexandriamn.org. Sun., May 27 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 8 to 10 a.m. Awake the Grapes 10K, 5K, 1 mile at Carlos Creek Winery, presented by Alexandria Figure Skating Club and Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis; www.awakethegrapes.com. Mon., May 28 10 a.m. Osakis Memorial Day Parade and Service from Park Osagi to Lakeside Cemetery. Tues., May 29 6 to 10 p.m. Beetles Beer and Brat Fest, Knute Nelson Ballpark; www.alexandriabeetles.com. Thurs., May 31 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161.
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Sat., June 2 Let’s Go Fishing Walk-a-Thon at City Park; www.lgfalexandria.com. Mon., June 4 Noon to 6:30 p.m. Duffers Delight Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 7633161, www.alexandriamn.org. Thurs., June 7 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Sat., June 9 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –ORB-10 Years Running, 10K, 5K, 1K at Voyager School; www.zapevent.com - search for Holy Moly Ole Five. Mon., June 11 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. United Way Golf Classic at Geneva Golf Course; (320) 834-7800; www.uwdp.org. Thurs., June 14 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 7637161. Sat., June 16 7 a.m. Lions Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis. 9 a.m. Osakis 5K Run starting at Just Like Grandma’s. Sun., June 17 Lions Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis.
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Fri., June 29 7:30 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sat., June 30 7 p.m. Military All Stars vs. Alexandria All Stars baseball game, Knute Nelson Ballpark; www.alexandriabeetles.com. 7:30 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.
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Thurs., June 21 11 a.m. Osakis Festival Salad Luncheon at Pollard Community Center, (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Fri., June 22 9 a.m. Osakis Festival Senior Citizen Day at Pollard Community Center, (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Shrine Circus at Douglas County Fairgrounds. Sat., June 23 9 a.m. Osakis Festival Kids Day and Flea Market at Park Osagi, (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com. 8:30 p.m. Osakis Festival Street Dance at Osakis Liquor Store parking lot; (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com. Sun., June 24 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Evening Lions Waffle Feed at First Congregational Church; (320 763-3341. Vintage Car Club Show and Swap Meet at Douglas County Fairgrounds. 1 p.m. Osakis Festival Grand Parade, downtown Osakis to Park Osagi, (320) 859-3777, www.visitosakis.com. 1:30 p.m. Vikingland Band Festival along Broadway; www.marching.com/events/vbf. Tues., June 26 7:30 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., June 27 7:30 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Thurs., June 28 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. 7:30 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.
Sun., July 1 2 p.m. God of Carnage at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., July 4 Sunset – Star Storm Fireworks Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center; www.arrowwoodresort.com. Sunset – Fireworks Display, Osakis Country Club. Evansville Fourth of July celebration events including parade; www.evansvillemn.com. Thurs., July 5 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Fri., July 6 Evansville Fourth of July celebration events, www.evansvillemn.com. Sat., July 7 6 p.m. 8th annual MN Modified Nationals car race at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. Evansville Fourth of July celebration events including all-town garage sale, bake sale and street dance, www.evansvillemn.com. Sun., July 8 3 p.m. 8th annual MN Modified Nationals car race at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. Evansville Fourth of July celebration events including community church service, www.evansvillemn.com. Tues., July 10 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., July 11 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Thurs., July 12 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Fri., July 13 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 6 p.m. Douglas County Relay for Life at Citizen’s Field; www.relayforlife.org. 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sat., July 14 7 a.m. Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show, downtown Osakis. Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 9 a.m. Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show at
Events held in Alexandria unless otherwise noted.
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center; (320) 759-1114, www.mnlakesmaritime.org/events. 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. All Day Osakis citywide garage sales. Sun., July 15 Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Tues., July 17 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., July 18 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Thurs., July 19 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Fri., July 20 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org. Sat., July 21 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Better Together, 10K, 5K, 1K at Discovery School; www.zapevent.com - search for Holy Moly Ole Five. 7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org. Sun., July 22 2 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org. Mon., July 23 1 to 5 p.m. YMCA and FCA Golf Scramble at Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 834-9622. Tues., July 24 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., July 25 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Thurs., July 26 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. 7:30 p.m. Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Fri., July 27 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sat., July 28 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sun., July 29 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at City Park; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Mon., July 30 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.
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August 2012
Wed., August 1 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com. Thurs., August 2 Downtown Merchants Crazy Days. Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Fri., August 3 Downtown Merchants Crazy Days. Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com. Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com. Forada Days; www.foradadays.com. Sat., August 4 Downtown Merchants Crazy Days. Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com. Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com. Forada Days; www.foradadays.com. Sun., August 5 Downtown Merchants Crazy Days. Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com. Forada Days; www.foradadays.com. Mon., August 6 Downtown Merchants Crazy Days. Tues., August 7 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Wed., August 8 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Thurs., August 9 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Fri., August 10 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sat., August 11 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Go the Distance, 10K, 5K, 1K at Big Ole statue; www.zapevent.com - search for Holy Moly Ole Five. 7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org. Sun., August 12 2 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.
Alexandria Hockey Fest: Weekends mid-June thru July Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexhockeyfest.com Blizzard Hockey: October through March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com
September 2012
Sat., Sept. 8 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts Along the Trail on Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis; 320-859-6777. Fri., September 14 Noon to midnight Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com. Sat., September 15 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com. Sun., September 16 Noon to 4 p.m. Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com. Tues., September 18 5 p.m. (Registration at 4 p.m.) Strike Out Illiteracy Bowling Tournament presented by Echo Press at Garden Center Lanes; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com. Thurs., September 20 Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com. 4 to 7 p.m. Downtown Merchants Girls Night Out. Fri., September 21 Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.
Bowling tournaments: Weekends October thru May, Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria. (320) 763-6565 www.gardencenterlanes.com WISSOTA Car Racing: Saturdays late April thru early September Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net
Sat., September 22 Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com. 11:30 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series – Homecoming Sprint, 1 mile sprint or walk at 5th Avenue and Broadway; www.zapevent.com search for Holy Moly Ole Five. Sun., September 23 Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com. Mon., September 24 Downtown Merchants Fall in Love Festival, www.downtownalexandria.com.
October–December 2012
Tues., Oct. 2 3 to 4:30 p.m. 10th Annual Impact Alexandria featuring speaker Brian Tracy. 1-888-759-2908; ww.impactalexandria.com. Thurs., Oct. 4 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Women’s Showcase presented by Echo Press at Broadway Ballroom; (320) 7633133, www.echopress.com. Fri., Oct. 5 6 p.m. 10th annual Viking Fall Classic car race at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. Sat., Oct. 6 3 p.m. 10th annual Viking Fall Classic car race at Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. Sat., Oct. 20 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carlos Creek Winery Apple Festival; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. Wed., October 31 Downtown Merchants Trick or Treating, www.downtownalexandria.com. Osakis Community Halloween Party for preschool thru 6th grade at Osakis School cafeteria. Sat., Nov. 3 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hunting Widows Weekend at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. Thurs., November 22 Noon Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Osakis Presbyterian Church; (320) 859-4550, www.osakispresbyterian.org. Sat., Dec. 1 10 a.m. to noon Osakis Santa Day at Osakis School cafeteria. Thurs., Dec. 6 Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience, www.downtownalexandria.com. Fri., Dec. 7 Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience, www.downtownalexandria.com. Sat., Dec. 8 Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience, www.downtownalexandria.com. Sat., Dec. 8 9 a.m. to noon Echo Press Santa Day; (320) 7633133, www.echopress.com. Sun., Dec. 9 Downtown Merchants Hometown Christmas Experience, www.downtownalexandria.com.
Photography Nights: First Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
Open Mic Nights: Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
Live music: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend, Every Saturday from weekend after Labor Day to weekend before Memorial Day, Carlos Creek Winery (320) 846-5443 www.carloscreekwinery.com
Free Sausage/ Pancake Breakfast Second Saturday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E., Alexandria (320) 763-4624
Ongoing Events
Beetles Baseball: June thru August (320) 763-8151 www.alexandriabeetles.com
Tues., August 14 Noon to 3 p.m. Murder Mystery Lunch Theater at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com/events. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com/events. Thurs., August 16 Douglas County Fair; www.mndouglascofair.com. 6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Fri., August 17 Douglas County Fair; www.mndouglascofair.com. 6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Viking Speedway; www.vikingspeedway.net. Sat., August 18 Douglas County Fair; www.mndouglascofair.com. Sun., August 19 Douglas County Fair; www.mndouglascofair.com. Thurs., August 23 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161. Sat., August 25 Runestone Community Center Garage Sale. Thurs., August 30 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free “Music on the Courthouse Lawn” at Douglas County Courthouse; (320) 763-7161.
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your local dining guide ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OPEN DAILY AT 11AM
at Geneva Golf Club 3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road, North 3/4 mile
320-762-7092 • Full Service Bar • Finest Quality & Wide Variety of Menu Choices • More than 50 Lunch Choices • Dinner Specialties Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Broasted Chicken
• Daily /Nightly Specials • Most Items available for Take Out
What’s for Dinner Tonight?
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The Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant • Over 70 wines by the glass • Specializing in unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food all from scratch • Live music every Thurs. & Some Sat.
Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30 sixthavenuewineandale.com
Home of “Shoot The Minnow” Fridays and Fishing Opener thru Labor Day An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST Chicken and Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs you will find anywhere! Open 7 days a week! 11am - 10pm Dining Room • 11am - 1am Bar
••• Located downtown Nelson On Central Lakes Bike Trail
320-762-2416 115 6th Ave. E, Downtown Alexandria • 320-759-2277
located at the
Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our Walleye, Pasta, and Sandwiches, or take a look at our full menu. Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every Wednesday Pasta Bar!
Karoke Friday Nights DJ Saturday Nights
Alexandria, MN • Call 320-763-9983
We offer our catering service for your special events. www.corralsupperclub.com
Restaurant Restaurant 320-763-7712
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Our same saaame Family serving the “Best “Best to the Best” Since 1953 • Famous Famo Famouus Swedish Sw Chicken • Prime Rib •Fresh Walleye Waallleye leye eye •Soup n’ Salad Bar • Cocktails OPEN Monday & Wed-Sat at 5 Sundays at 11 • Closed Tues.
Facebook.com/Chet’s “ChickenShack” Just a short drive— Near Miltona! Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102, W Side of Lake Irene 218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639
Saloon Downtown Alexandria
Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes. •Large Menu •Salad Bar • Pizza - The Best in the Area •Dine In or On the Deck • Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games •DJ Thurs-Sat Nights •Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available Reservations recommended, but not a must! See you at the Depot!
110 30th Avenue West • 320.763.7763 [across from Cinema 9 & Viking Plaza Mall]
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Everyday 3-6 pm & 9pm-Close. L u n c h s p e c i a l s M o n d a y - F r i d a y.
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your local dining guide Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining Open 7 Days a Week
Breakfast served All Day
Visit us at travelersinncafe.com • Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib • Known for Great Breakfasts... Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM • Home-made Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies 511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000
OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-1am Fri. & Sat. 11am-2am
2 for 1 Happy Hour
115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN
320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294
Mon-Thurs 3-6 & 9-11 • Fri 9-11 MON. $5 Pizza Special TUES. Burger & Beer Special WED. Wing Special, 38 Flavors FRI. Prime Rib SAT. & SUN. Broasted Chicken & Ribs FULL MENU • FULL BAR KITCHEN NOW OPEN UNTIL 10pm LIVE MUSIC ON SAT.
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FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks
Great Food, Great Music, & Great friends
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Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am • Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials
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“PEOPLE’S CHOICE” Douglas County Dining, 2010
“BEST DINNER RESTAURANT” Readers Choice Award, Echo Press, 2009
320-759-0885 Full Menu 11 am - 11 pm daily Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S, Alexandria www.doolittlesrestaurants.com
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1am Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers! Food Served Until 11 pm Full Service Bar For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.
OPEN DAILY • Serving lunch & dinner • BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR
4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 Block N. of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge
320-846-1051 www.interlacheninn.com
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Library he mission of the Douglas County Library is to provide for the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.
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The library seeks to promote knowledge, understanding, and wisdom by providing all residents with free access to a variety of materials and services. The library offers more than 93,000 items as well as many other services. • Books for all ages • Periodicals • Computer lab • Video cassettes • Book/cassette sets • Paperbacks • Newspapers • Telephone directories • Art prints • Audio books • Compact discs • Downloadable e-books • Large print materials Services provided for minimal fees include: • Self-serve photocopies • Computer lab photocopies • Computer lab scanner copies • Fax services • Large meeting room rental • Small conference room rental
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Central Lakes Trail Fergus Falls
he Central Lakes Trail is a paved biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County.
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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.
Dalton
Ten Mile Lake
Ashby Lake Christina
Pelican Lake
Melby
The trail head and parking area in Alexandria is at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park.
Pomme de Terre Lake
Evansville
Lake Carlos State Park Lake Ida
Brandon
Lake Carlos
Garfield
Lake L’Homme Dieu
Lake Louise Lake Darling Lake Brophy Lake Latoka
Lobster Lake
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, however studs are not allowed.
Alexandria Lake Geneva
Lake Mina
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.
Nelson Lake Osakis
Lake Winona
Osakis Lake Mary
Lake Andrew
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hop S DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA Support these local merchants Alexandria Music women’s apparel
• Guitars • Violins • Banjos • Accessories • Music Books • Repairs • Lessons • Big Sound/Rental/Sale/Install
& tanning
DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA • LITTLE FALLS MORRIS • WAHPETON
320.763.5157 • M-F 9-7; SAT. 9-5:30; SUN. 12-4
606 Broadway St • Alexandria
516 Broadway • Alexandria • 320-762-8786
320-762-8203 Alexandria Area Arts Association
522 Broadway Alexandria Mon-Fri.- 10am-5:30pm Sat. - 10am-5pm
320-763-7011 www.dawnsquiltshop.com
Miles from New York.... RIght on Broadway!
Let Kyle 111 6th Avenue West, Downtown Alexandria Serve 320-762-0309 • 800-58-5336 You!
320-762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org 618 Broadway, Alexandria, MN
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a fine diamond and jewelry company
6th & Broadway • Alexandria 320.846.1100 • magpie.com
418 N Broadway • Alexandria 320.762.1538 • www.narlies.com
611 Broadway St., Alexandria, MN
320.763.4940
Velkommen! Featuring Imports from all Scandinavian Countries 604 Broadway, Alexandria • 320.763.6363
www.scandinaviangifts.com
Downtown Alexandria • 320-763-3334 Viking Plaza Mall • 320-763-5833
karrowjewelers.com
•Fabric •Fabrics •Furniture •Furnit •Window Treatments •Wind •Rugs •Accessories •Acces •Interior Design Service •Interi 609 Broadway • Alexandria •320.763.8377 theinteriorshoppe@embarqmail.com • theinteriorshoppe.com
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Downtown
Historic Alexandria
here’s more to downtown Alexandria than storefronts. There’s history, a sense of pride and merchants who are dedicated to making visits so memorable you’ll want to come back.
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Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) strives to enhance, beautify, and promote the diversity of the city’s thriving downtown shopping and business district while protecting and preserving its historical past. Rich in history since the late 1800s, downtown Alexandria encompasses 3rd through 8th Avenues on Broadway and is a popular shopping destination for antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater. In addition, DMA organizes projects and events that take place downtown, and takes care of beautification projects, such as the purchase and maintenance of the colorful flower baskets that hang along the streets in the summertime and the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners that were put up a couple of years ago. With the DMA’s support, garbage receptacles and more benches were added to the downtown to accommodate shoppers.
www.downtownalexandria.com Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association
ere’s a peek at some of the happenings that are planned in Historic Downtown Alexandria in the coming months:
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Awake the Lakes Sidewalk Sales – May 25-28. Summer Sidewalk Sales – July 11-15. Crazy Days Sales – August 2-6. Fall in Love Festival – September 20-24. Halloween trick or treating – October 31. Black Friday Sales – November 23. “Hometown Christmas Experience” – December 6-9.
“Our family caring for your family”
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Small Animals • Elk Services & Supplies • Boarding & Grooming
Glen Zebarth, D.V.M. • Ashley Barott, D.V.M. 3901 Hwy. 29 S, Alexandria • 320-762-1575 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 • Sat. 8:30-Noon
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Golf Directory
• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Par 72 • 6,492 Yards • Overlooking Beautiful Lake Minnewaska! • Full Service Bar Joel Goldstrand Design
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• 27 Hole Championship Golf Course • Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Best Golf Value in the Area
Twilight, $29 - Unlimited holes! Call after 4 pm! 9 Holes, Weekdays $18; Weekends $21 18 Holes, Weekdays $30; Weekends $35
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Located 3 miles N on Hwy 29 to Co Rd 73, then 1 mile E and then S on Liberty Rd
www.genevagolfclub.com Pro Shop 320-762-7089 Geneva Grill 320-762-7092
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Call for Tee Times at 320-634-3680
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Arrowwood is proud to announce Minnesota Golf at its finest! This newly renovated golf course was designed with wetland preservation in mind and focuses on scenic lake views and unique challenges. Experience the natural and undisturbed beauty of Alexandria’s most scenic golf course.
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.
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria
218-685-4271 www.TipsinahMoundsGolf.com
320-762-TEES (8337) www.arrowwoodresort.com
Golf is a game that is played on a
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the distance between your ears.
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Your guide to area golf courses
Pine Ridge Golf Course
• Scenic • Challenging • Par 35 • Food & Beverages Available 9 Holes of Golf $13 • 9 & Under FREE with Paid Adult • Jr. & Sr. Rates • Cart Rental Available • Driving Range
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY PUNCH CARDS 5 miles west of Alexandria on Hwy 27 to CR 27, follow signs Call for Tee Times or Book Online
320-886-1400 • www.hardwoodhillsgolf.com
• Public Golf Course • Driving Range • Club & Cart Rentals • Homemade Food GREEN FEES We accept Visa, Mastercard & Debit Cards 9 holes Mon.: $10.50 (Youths $6) Tues.-Thurs.: $12.50 • Fri.-Sun. & Holidays: $14 Call for Youth & Senior Rates & Times CART RENTAL - 9 holes: $12.50 • Additional 9 holes: $8 From I-94, Exit 90 at Brandon & five miles N on Co. Rd. 16 NW
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Lakes Aaron
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Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end
Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82
Size: 776 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, very good water quality Public access: North side, west side of south basin
Darling
L’Homme Dieu
Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos
Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120
Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28
Devils
Lobster
Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7
Brophy
Geneva
Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27
Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82
Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side
Burgen
Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Near Alexandria, small, next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Agnes
Agnes Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: City-owned access on southwest side
Andrew
Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23
Carlos Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore
Chippewa Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12
Henry
Ida Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side
Irene Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest side, southeast side
Maple Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada
Mary Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4
Mill Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake
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Lakes Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side
Moses Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16
Osakis Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis,
west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side
Oscar Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27
Red Rock Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1
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Smith Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner
Victoria Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23
Winona Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access
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Lake
Names
Agnes - Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East. Andrew - Named for the first physician in Alexandria. Burgen - Named for William B. Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore of the lake in 1869. Brophy - Named for the Brophy family, early residents. Carlos - (See the explanation on Lake L’Homme Dieu.) The Long Prairie River starts at the northeast corner of Lake Carlos. Charlie - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. Chippewa - Headwaters of the Chippewa River, named for Native Americans. Cowdry - Named for Samuel B. Cowdry, an early settler. Darling - Named in 1860 for early settler Andrew Darling Geneva - Named for Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Henry - Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler. Ida - Named by one of the first colonists on the lake, Myron Colony, in honor of a girlfriend who lived out East. Irene - (First known as Reservation Lake.) Named for Irene Roadruck, the daughter of an early settler. L’Homme Dieu - Reports aren’t concrete, 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 Academy. Latoka - An Indian name. Lobster - Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster.
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Louise - Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler. Maple – This name was chosen because of the many maple trees that surrounded the lake. Mary - Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers. Miltona - Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, whose husband had a homestead in Leaf Valley. Mina - Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer and a major in the Civil War, for his mother. Moses - Probably named for the religious prophet, but there was also a Moses family that lived in the area. Osakis - The lake’s name was most likely derived from the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time. Oscar - Named for the King of Sweden. Pocket - named for its contour, which resembles a pocket. Smith - Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake. Victoria - Named for the English queen by Walter S. Shotwell. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859. Winona - Probably named by Mary A. Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria for whom the city was named. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named “Winona.”
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Parks ouglas County offers a variety of city, county and state parks. Whether you want to spend several days camping or just want to stop for a relaxing picnic lunch, you’re sure to find a park to fit your needs. Following is a list of some of the area’s parks:
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State parks Lake Carlos State Park is located near Carlos. Take State Highway 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Road 38, turn left into the park entrance at the sign. A permit is required and may be purchased at the park office ($5/daily, $25/year). The park features hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables, shelters, a swimming beach, kids’ play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater and equestrian area.
County parks Chippewa Park is located three miles north of Brandon on County Road 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 located north of Alexandria off County Road 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms and a softball field. Lake Brophy Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of County Roads 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy. Kensington Runestone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, a heated building with kitchen facilities, a softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails and historic displays. Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Highway 29 to County Road 5 and go east five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, a softball field, interpretive trail and hiking trails.
City parks Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Following are just some of the many area parks: Alexandria City Park is located at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Road 42. The park offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier.
Big Ole Central Park is located on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo and a parking area for the Central Lakes Trail. Dean Melton Fillmore Park is located at Fillmore Street and 15th Avenue West in Alexandria. Fred Foslien Park is located in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Highway 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria. Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take Highway 27 East, turn north on Birch Avenue, go 3/4 mile and turn east on Basswood two blocks and go north on Geneva Drive). Goose Park is located three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Avenue West in Alexandria. Lake Agnes Park is located on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Road 37 in Alexandria. Lake Connie Park is located on 7th Avenue East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria. Lakeview Park is near Highway 27 East and Birch Avenue in Alexandria (take Highway 27 East to Birch Avenue, turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Avenue). Legion Park is located at Broadway and 8th Avenue West in Alexandria. Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Highway 29 North to Manor Drive and go two blocks to the right on Springdale. Martin’s Hope Park is located on 2nd Avenue, across the street from Big Ole Central Park. Noonan Park is located at Nokomis Street and 10th Avenue in Alexandria. Oak Knoll Park is located on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Avenue. Take Highway 29 North, turn right on McKay Avenue and turn left on Oak Knoll Drive. Osagi Park is located on Lake Street in 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 Street in Alexandria. Runestone Park is located about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Avenue East.
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Government
State & Federal
State Representatives:
Governor:
Torrey Westrom (R) - District 11A 443 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4929; 1-800-711-2620 (218) 685-6266; FAX: (651) 297-2668 e-mail: rep.torrey.westrom@house.mn Website: www.house.mn
Mark Dayton 130 State Capitol Building 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; (toll free) 1-800-657-3717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 e-mail: mark.dayton@state.mn.us Website: www.mn.gov/governor
Mary Franson (R) - District 11B 429 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-3201, (320) 762-8572 e-mail: rep.mary.franson@house.mn Website: www.house.mn
U.S. Representative District 7: Collin Peterson (Dem.) 324 3rd St. SW, Suite 4 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165, (320) 235-1061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov
State Senator: Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) - District 11 303 State Capitol Building 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 297-8063, (320) 846-1893 E-mail: sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn
U.S. Senators: Amy Klobuchar (Dem.) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; (toll free) 1-888-224-9043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov
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Al Franken (Dem.) 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5641 Website: franken.senate.gov
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Government County Commissioners
District 1:
District 4:
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District 1 includes Lund, Evansville, Brandon, Moe, Millerville, Leaf Valley, Ida, Urness, Holmes City, and Solem townships and the cities of Evansville, Brandon, Millerville, Garfield and Kensington.
District 2: Norm Salto (320) 834-4005 241 Townhall Rd. NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 District 2 includes LaGrand and Lake Mary townships and Alexandria’s Ward 5.
District 3: Bev Bales (320) 852-7335 8170 E. Lk. Carlos Dr. NE, Carlos, MN 56319 District 3 includes Miltona, Spruce Hill, Osakis, Orange, Carlos and Belle River townships and the cities of Osakis, Miltona, Nelson and Carlos.
District 4 includes Hudson Township; Alexandria’s Ward 1, Precincts 1 and 2; Ward 2, Precinct 1; Ward 4; and the city of Forada.
District 5: Dan Olson (320) 763-7696 820 Lake St. Alexandria, MN 56308 District 5 includes Alexandria Township and Alexandria’s Ward 2, Precinct 2; Ward 3, Precincts 1 and 2.
The Douglas County Board meets in the courthouse on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.
County Department Heads Adult probation: Julie Ellison (320) 762-3055, Brian Hanson (320) 762-3852 Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson (320) 762-2999 Assessor: A. Keith Albertsen (320) 762-3884 Attorney: Chad Larson (320) 762-3856 Auditor/Treasurer: Char Rosenow (320) 762-3077 Coordinator/Personnel: William Schalow (320) 762-3873 Corrections: Kimberly Kruse (320) 762-3062, Tom Altendahl (320) 762-3068, Tonya Breitkreutz (320) 762-3089 Court Administration: Rhonda Bot (320) 762-3033 Extension Education: Nancy Frosaker Johnson (320) 762-3890 Highway Department/Public Works: Dave Robley (320) 762-2229 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman (320) 762-3849 Information Systems: Laura Ziemer (320) 762-3040
Lakes Area Recreation: Fritz Bukowski (320) 762-2868 Land & Resource Management: Dave Rush (320) 762-3863 Library: Karen Simmons (320) 762-3014 Maintenance: Steve Ziemer (320) 762-3097 Motor Vehicle/License Bureau: Danita Ward (320) 762-3897 Parks Department: Al Lieffort (320) 762-2966 Public Health: Sandy Tubbs (320) 763-6018 Recorder: Dawn Crouse (320) 762-3877 Recycling: Kala Fischer (320) 763-9340 Senior Citizens: Sandy Tubbs, PHNS Director (320) 763-6018; Mary Krueger, Senior Liaison Outreach Specialist (320) 762-3876 Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen (320) 762-8151 Social Services: Mike Woods (320) 762-2302 Solid Waste: Pete Olmscheid (320) 763-9340 Surveyor: Gary Stevenson (320) 762-2999 Veteran Services: Ray Kallstrom (320) 762-3883
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Government Alexandria/56308 Population: 12,466 City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: H. Dan Ness - (320) 763-6678 Administrator: James Taddei - (320) 763-6678 City council: Ward I - Virgil Batesole - (320) 763-3393 Ward II - Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Ward III - Owen Miller - (320) 763-4845 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Elroy Frank - (320) 759-3695 Police chief: Rick Wyffels - (320) 763-6631 Fire chief: Jeff Karrow - (320) 763-6488 City attorney: Tom Jacobson - (320) 763-3141 Assessor: Reed Heidelberger - (320) 763-6678 Building administrator: Bruce Jaspersen - (320) 763-6678 Fire Hall (non-emergency): (320) 763-6488 City planner: Mike Weber - (320) 763-6678 Street commissioner: Bryan Bjorgaard - (320) 763-6678 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes - (320) 763-6678 Lakes Area Recreation - (320) 762-2868 Light and Power: (320) 763-6501
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Brandon/56315 Population: 489 City Hall phone: (320) 524-2260 or (320) 834-4567 Website: www.brandonmn.com Mayor: Doug Johnson - (320) 524-2469 Clerk/Treasurer: Debra Grommesh - (320) 524-2498 Council: Mary Lee Korkowski - (320) 834-5188 Scott Dutcher - (320) 524-2094 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Jerry Bitzan - (320) 524-2667 Police chief: Dave Ahlquist - (320) 762-8151 Fire chief: Scott Schaefer - (320) 524-2220 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Brandon City Council meets at the city clerk's office the 1st Monday of the month.
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City
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Carlos/56319 Population: 502 City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Website: www.cityofcarlos.com Mayor: Ervin Dahl - (320) 852-7698 Clerk: Marcia Okerlund - (320) 852-3000 Treasurer: Bambi Alexander - (320) 852-3000 City council: Jeffrey Schiffman - (320) 852-7828 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Sharon Illetschko - (320) 852-7369 David Schackel - (320) 852-7154 Police chief: Ralph Bradley - (320) 852-7920 Fire chief: Mike Trinka - (320) 852-7255 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Carlos City Council meets at the city offices, 109 1st St. W., Carlos, the 1st Thursday of each month.
Evansville/56326 Population: 612 City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 or (218) 948-2295 Website: www.evansvillemn.com Mayor: Ron Buse - (218) 948-2338 Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Olson - (320) 834-4995 City council: Peter Mounts - (218) 948-2043 George Belmore - (218) 948-2647 Melissa Englund - (218) 948-2718 Timothy Anderson - (320) 834-4605 Fire chief: Terry Aasness - (320) 834-4995 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Evansville City Council meets at City Hall, 106 State St., the 1st Monday of each month.
Forada/56308 Population: 185 Mayor: Kevin Zaviska - (320) 762-2603 Clerk/Treasurer: Ruby Benson - (320) 762-1836 City council: Robert Brittin - (320) 763-8884 Steven Kluver - (320) 762-9772 Trudy Gerdeman - (320) 762-9809 Fire chief: Bob Steidl - (320) 762-0300 City attorney: Bill Leuthner - (320) 762-0259 The Forada City Council meets at the City/Fire Hall the 1st Monday following the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Garfield/56332 Population: 354 City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Website: www.garfieldmn.com Mayor: Gaye Moundson - (320) 834-2470 Clerk/Treasurer: Sandra Peterson - (320) 834-2238 City council: Dave Dorman - (320) 766-0602
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Joyce Kvilhaug - (320) 760-8050 John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Dan Kalina - (320) 834-2817 Fire chief: Steve Wendland - (320) 834-2223 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Garfield City Council meets at City Hall the 2nd Monday of each month.
Kensington/56343 Population: 292 Website: www.kensingtonmn.com Mayor: Jim Schecker - (320) 965-6203 Clerk: Jeanne Stamness - (320) 965-2336 Treasurer: Pryce Score - (320) 965-2419 City council: Dale Rau - (320) 965-2293 Eunice Linde - (320) 965-2737 Michael Johnson - (320) 965-2435 Brian Randt - 1-877-808-7342 Fire chief: Joey Nessman - (320) 965-2531 City attorney: Thornton, Hegg, Reif, Dolan & Bowen (320) 762-2361 The Kensington City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Monday of each month.
Millerville/56315 Population: 106 Mayor: Bryan Tolifson - (320) 834-4520 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Norbert Korkowski - (320) 834-5059 Donna Thoennes - (320) 876-2242 Randy Koep - (320) 834-5088 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Rodney Roers - (320) 876-2222 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Millerville City Council meets at City Hall the 1st Tuesday of each month.
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Government Miltona/56354 Population: 424 City Hall phone: (218) 943-1501 Website: www.miltona.org Mayor: Blaine Elbert - (218) 943-4429 Clerk/Treasurer: Kevin Lee - (218) 943-1501 City council: Dave Carter - (218) 943-5199 Mickey Lint - (218) 943-4312 Alan Betterman - (218) 943-5644 Eldridge Rosell - (218) 943-1881 Fire chief: Al Lange - (218) 943-1501 City attorney: Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 The Miltona City Council meets at City Hall the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Nelson/56355 Population: 187 City Hall phone: (320) 763-6347 Mayor: Gerald Gay Sr. - (320) 808-5432 Clerk: Shari Jerome - (320) 808-9650 City council: Steven Goldie - (320) 759-9833
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Osakis/56360 Population: 1,740 City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Web site: www.cityofosakis.com Mayor: Keith Emerson - (320) 859-4584 Clerk/Treasurer: Angela Jacobson - (320) 859-2150 City council: Bruce Pederson - (320) 859-5939 Jerry Olson - (320) 859-2664 Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-4517 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Fire chief: Chad Mathews - (320) 859-5314 Police chief: Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-2150 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 The Osakis City Council meets at City Hall, 14 Nokomis Street East, the 1st Monday of each month.
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Government
Township
Alexandria Township
Holmes City Township
Alexandria Township office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Russell Niskanen - (320) 763-7630 Louis Ross - (320) 763-4610 Julie Feuling - (320) 759-5300 Bryon Alstead - (320) 763-6906 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 763-5300 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 763-7929 Alexandria Township meets in the conference room of the township office, 610 Fillmore, 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6 p.m.
Clerk/Treasurer: Terrance Cooper - (320) 283-6153 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Roy Eipperle - (320) 491-9291 Supervisors: Ronald Klimek - (320) 283-5338 Arthur Isackson - (320) 283-5284 David Fahlin - (320) 965-2394 Holmes City Township meets in the Holmes City Town Hall the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Belle River Township Clerk: Geri Rindahl - (320) 852-7974 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Clint Bachmann - (320) 852-7150 Roderick Seward - (320) 852-7707 Treasurer: Vangie Miller - (320) 852-7732 Belle River Township meets in the clerk’s home the 1st Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
Brandon Township Clerk: Adrian Ledermann - (320) 834-4418 Supervisors: Gene Fynboh - (320) 834-4661 Paul Lauthen - (320) 524-2122 Michael Cleary - (320) 524-2685 Treasurer: Diane Smith - (320) 834-4048 Brandon Township meets in the Community Center the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Carlos Township Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 852-7563 Dwayne Waldorf - (320) 852-7827 Bill Krivanek - (320) 846-0668 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Carlos Township meets at Carlos Elementary School the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Evansville Township Clerk: Kim Ostlund - (320) 834-4595 Supervisors: Kay Satterlie - (218) 948-2513 Douglas Lee - (320) 524-2634 Tony Wright - (218) 948-2682 Treasurer: Jeannine Henneman - (320) 834-4049 Evansville Township meets in the treasurer’s home the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Ida Township Clerk: Barb Kilgore - (320) 846-0823 Supervisors: Daniel Diedrich - (320) 815-0299 Mike Rosenwald - (320) 815-4804 Thomas Scearcy - (320) 834-3737 Treasurer: Palmer Krueger - (320) 834-2509 Ida Township meets in the Ida Township Hall the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
LaGrand Township Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 763-7482 Supervisors: Gerhard Thoennes - (320) 763-4811 Richard Bromley - (320) 759-1160 James Jensen - (320) 846-3224 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 LaGrand Township meets in the Town Hall the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 4:30 p.m.
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Leaf Valley Township
Orange Township
Clerk: Pamela Cuperus - (218) 267-2533 Supervisors: Dale Diedrich - (218) 267-2243 Brent Ost - (218) 267-2942 Wade Nibbe - (218) 267-5640 Treasurer: Barb Guenther - (218) 267-5741 Leaf Valley Township meets the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Town Hall at 7 p.m.
Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 David Boogaard Jr. - (320) 859-2644 Treasurer: Newton Earl - (320) 859-2353 Orange Township meets in the clerk’s home the 2nd Monday of each month at 8 p.m.
Lund Township
Clerk/treasurer: Dawn McNeal - (320) 859-4698 Deputy Clerk/Treasurer: Bev Guyette - (320) 859-3323 Supervisors: Brian Niehoff - (320) 760-2293 Gene Rasmusen - (320) 808-1388 Duane Boogaard - (320) 766-4124 Osakis Township meets in the clerk’s home the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Clerk: Tom Reddick - (218) 948-2585 Supervisors: Wayne Martin - (218) 948-2208 Troy Johnson - (320) 834-4760 Carol Zickur - (218) 948-2256 Treasurer: Renae Odens - (218) 948-2838 Lund Township meets at 7 p.m. in the Lund Township Hall the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Millerville Township Clerk: Marilyn Bitzan - (320) 876-2123 Supervisors: Kenneth Kuhn - (320) 834-4874 Larry Carlson - (218) 948-2117 Steve Boesl - (218) 267-2909 Treasurer: Patricia Bock - (218) 948-2543 Millerville Township meets in the Millerville Fire Hall the 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:30 p.m.
Miltona Township Clerk: Tom Blank - (218) 943-5299 Supervisors: Doug Hunt - (218) 943-1316 Gary Anderson - (218) 943-6100 Matthew Kugler - (218) 943-5357 Treasurer: Constance Marshall - (218) 943-2312 Miltona Township meets in the Miltona Community Center the 1st Monday of each month at 8 p.m.
Moe Township Clerk: Todd Egenes - (320) 834-3454 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 834-3446 Bruce Strandskov - (320) 886-9450 Rodney Johnson - (320) 834-6008 Treasurer: Patricia Botner - (320) 524-2669 Moe Township meets in the Moe Town Hall the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. (8 p.m. through the summer) unless otherwise posted or published.
Osakis Township
Solem Township Clerk: Jaclyn Halvorson - (320) 986-2248 Supervisors: Joe Martinson - (320) 965-2467 Curt Hamen - (320) 965-2760 Kenneth Anderson - (320) 965-2460 Treasurer: Kevin Holl - (320) 965-2291 Solem Township meets in the Midwest Grain Systems building near Kensington the 2nd Monday of each month at 8 p.m.
Spruce Hill Township Clerk: Colleen Burquest - (218) 943-2233 Supervisors: Lawrence L. Skoglund - (218) 943-1532 Neil Garrett - (218) 943-1181 Brad Lusty - (218) 943-5851 Treasurer: Henry Ahrens - (218) 943-1171 Spruce Hill Township meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, and at the clerk’s house November through March.
Urness Township Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 760-5393 Supervisors: Rachel Johnson - # unknown Brent Johnson - (218) 948-2175 James Thompson - (320) 808-1138 Treasurer: Shirley Thompson - (320) 986-2191 Urness Township meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Urness Town Hall in the summer and at the treasurer’s home in the winter.
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Churches Catholic
Alexandria
St. Mary’s Catholic - 420 Irving Street (320) 763-5781 Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld E-mail: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org
Assembly of God Living Waters - 1310 N. Nokomis NE. (320) 763-5224 Lead Pastor: Sam McKay Website: www.mylivingwaters.org
Charismatic
Baptist
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Cornerstone - 202 7th Avenue East (320) 762-1565 Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen E-mail: office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Grace - 1704 Hazel Hill Road (320) 763-4393 Pastor: Craig Dahl E-mail: gracealx@embarqmail.com
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Liferight Outreach - 1906 6th Ave. E. (320) 766-0233 Wednesday - 6:30-8pm The Point - 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE (320) 766-1586 Worship/Arts Pastor: Greg Kneprath facebook.com/thepointalexandria New Life Christian Church - 1910 Highway 27 East (320) 763-7051 Website: www.your-newlife.com Pastors: John Taplin, Jeremy Schneider E-mail: office@your-newlife.com
Congregational First Congregational (United Church of Christ) 221 7th Ave. W. (320) 763-3341 Pastor: Scott Keehn E-mail: office@firstcongregationaluccalex.com Website: www.firstcongregationaluccalex.com
Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal - 602 12th Ave. E., Lake St. (320) 763-3201 Website: www.alexmnepiscopal.org Deacon: Tom Sinning E-mail: episcopal@centurylink.net
Evangelical Alexandria Covenant - 4005 Dakota Street (320) 763-5659 Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org Senior pastor: John LeVahn E-mail: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org Youth Website: www.alexandriayouth.com Catalyst Covenant - 1410 S. McKay Ave./Woodland School Lead pastor: Steve Eng Sunday - 10am Office: 625 Broadway Street Website: www.catalystcov.org Lake Community - 1751 County Road 44 NW. (320) 762-5424 Website: www.lakecommunity.org Senior pastor: Ron Berget Women’s & care ministries: Melody Warren Children’s ministries: KrisAnn Carlsen Missions and student pastor: Jeff Pankratz
Full Gospel / Spirit Filled Church for the Harvest -1910 Aga Dr., Suite 280 Phone: (320) 759-1400 Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo E-mail: info@cfthonline.com Website: www.cfthonline.com House of Prayer - 3020 Rosewood Ln. SE (PO Box 903) (320) 762-0828 Website: www.hopci.com Pastor: Lynndene Way E-mail: hopci@hopci.com
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Churches Lutheran
Methodist
Berea Lutheran Brethren - 1405 6th Ave. E. (320) 762-1092 Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick Worship: 10:30am Bethesda Lutheran - 1204 North Nokomis NE (320) 763-5164 Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Pastor: Kent Stillson E-mail: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Calvary Lutheran (ELCA) - 605 Douglas St. (320) 763-5178 Website: www.calvaryalex.org Pastors: Hans Dahl and David Wangaard E-mail: calvary@calvaryalex.org First Lutheran (ELCA) - 822 Douglas Street (320) 762-2196 Website: firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg and Marilee Bergerson E-mail: frstluth@rea-alp.com Good Shepherd Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 2702 Hwy. 29 N. (320) 762-5152 Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Pastor: Eric Van Scharrel Director of Christian education: Ken Bakalyar E-mail: church@gsalex.org Living Word Lutheran (LCMC) Office - 324 Broadway St., Suite 209 Worship - Holiday Inn, 5637 Hwy. 29 S. (320) 762-1997 Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org Pastor: A.J. Kluver E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) - 800 Co. Rd. 44 NW (320) 762-8641 Website: www.shalomlutheran.org Pastor: Grant Aaseng E-mail: slc@shalomlutheran.org St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (WELS) - 805 Rosewood Ln. (320) 762-1644 Pastor: Michael Neuman Website: www.stpaulalex.com Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) - 300-310 Lake Street (320) 763-4842 Senior pastor: Terry Finnern, Associate pastor: David Hinz Visitation pastor: William F. Moeller E-mail: zionluth@zionalex.org, Website: www.zionalex.org
Alexandria First Free Methodist 402 8th Avenue East (320) 763-3395 Website: www.alexfirstfmc.org Pastor: Rick Martin Assistant Pastor: Nick Scutari E-mail: alexfirstfmc@alexfirstfmc.org United Methodist - 2210 6th Avenue East (320) 763-4624 Website: www.alexumc.org Pastor Jeffrey D. Hansen
Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1427 Lake Street - (320) 763-6721 www.lds.org or www.mormon.org
Non Denominational Spirit Life Church - 503 Hawthorne St., Ste. 4 (In lower level of old Garden Center bldg.) (320) 808-7278 Pastors: Jeff and Natasha Ferguson E-mail: SpiritLifeChurch4Him@gmail.com
Pentecostal Lakeland United Pentecostal 2201 Hwy. 29 North Pastor Roger Feiler (320) 762-2080
Seventh Day Adventist Lakes Area Seventh-Day Adventist 201 13th Avenue West Pastor: Devin Locati Website: lakesarea22.adventistchurchconnect.org
United Church of Christ First Congregational UCC - 221 7th Ave. W. (320) 763-3341 Website: firstcongregationaluccalex.com Reverend: Scott Keehn
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Churches Garfield
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East Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Pastor: Donald Clifford E-mail: pastordon@moelutheranparish.org Website: www.moelutheranparish.org St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran - (320) 834-2248 E-mail: stjohn@gctel.com Pastor: Shawn Ethridge St. Luke's - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 762-2684 or (320) 834-2285 Pastor: David Gran Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org
Belle River St. Nicholas Catholic - 9473 Co. Rd. 3 NE, Carlos (320) 852-7041 Father David Petron stnick@arvig.net
Brandon Chippewa Lutheran - (320) 834-4875 Pastor: Michael Johnson Grace Lutheran - (320) 834-4873 Pastor: Dennis L. Preston E-mail: grace@gctel.com Website: www.gracebrandon.org West Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Pastor: Donald Clifford E-mail: pastordon@moelutheranparish.org Website: www.moelutheranparish.org St. Ann’s Catholic - (320) 834-5095 Pastor: LeRoy Scheierl E-mail: stanns@gctel.com Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org St. Paul’s Lutheran - (218) 583-2825 Pastor: Ed Borchardt E-mail: borchardted@arvig.net St. Petri Lutheran (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 762-2684 or (320) 524-2550 Pastor: David Gran
Holmes City Trinity Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Pastor: Denise Crosky E-mail: revdenise1@gctel.net
Kensington Covenant - (320) 965-2331 Pastor: David Wallin E-mail: dtwpastor@yahoo.com First Lutheran - (320) 965-2549 Interim Pastor: Kathryn Rothman E-mail: 1stluthe@runestone.net Nora Lutheran - (320) 965-2433 Pastor: Interim Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church (320) 965-2596 or (320) 283-5273 Pastor: Roger Thoennes
Carlos Trinity Lutheran - 16 Douglas Ave. (320) 852-7530 Vicar: Philip Peterson; E-mail: peeeps@juno.com
Leaf Valley Ebenezer Lutheran (320) 760-5328 E-mail: dwangland@gmail.com Pastor: Dennis Angland
Evansville Christina Lake Lutheran - (218) 948-2218 Calvary Covenant - (218) 948-2230 Pastor: Mick Murphy E-mail: calcov@gctel.com Website: www.calvarycovenantevansville.com Faith Lutheran - (218) 948-2574 or (320) 834-4589 Pastor: C. Stephen Olson E-mail: faithlc@gctel.com Website: www.faithlutheranevansvillemn.org
Millerville Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic - (320) 876-2240 Pastor: LeRoy Scheierl Website: www.sdmillerville.stclouddiocese.org
Millerville Township Trinity Lutheran - (218) 583-2825 Pastor: Ed Borchardt E-mail: borchardted@arvig.net
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Churches Miltona
Pastor: Allan Craig Salem Lutheran - (320) 859-2766 Pastor: Steve Hilde Sauk Valley Lutheran - (320) 859-2766 Pastor: Steve Hilde
Faith Lutheran - 5500 Co. Rd. 14 NE (218) 943-2891 Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com Pastor: Kari van Wakeren E-mail: faith310@midwestinfo.net Mount Calvary - (218) 943-5251 Vacancy Pastor: Bill Stockman
Parkers Prairie Esther Lutheran (218) 338-2171 (church) or (218) 943-2170 (office) Pastor: Dawn Reisig E-mail: esther@arvig.net Website: www.estherlutheran.com St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran - 19020 W. Miltona Rd. NW Website: lutheransonline.com/gabriel St. Paul’s Lutheran Vacancy pastor: Robert Petersen
Nelson Our Saviour’s/Fahlun Lutheran - (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Barbara Lund-Thompson
Osakis Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception (320) 859-2390 E-mail: iccosakis@arvig.net Pastor: Father David Petron Elim Lutheran - (320) 859-4244 Pastor: Lindell Quam E-mail: elim141@arvig.net Osakis Lutheran - (320) 859-2350 Pastor: Ronald Calvert First Presbyterian Pastor: Tim Sutton - (320) 859-4550 E-mail: osakispc@midwestinfo.net Website: www.osakispresbyterian.org United Methodist - (320) 859-4277 Pastor: Alan Bolte Redeemer Lutheran - (320) 859-2769
Rose City Rose City Evangelical Free - 16241 Co. Rd. 14 NE (218) 943-4241 Pastor: Larry D. Pearson E-mail: rcefc1@hotmail.com Website: www.forministry.com/USMNEFREERCEFC
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Towns Alexandria
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Alexandria’s population of 12,466 swells in the summer months due to the large amount of tourism in the area. The city is located just a couple of hours northwest of the Twin Cities on I-94. The site of the 1858 settlement was established by William and Alexander Kinkead (for whom the city was named). An army fort was built in 1862 after an Indian uprising, and afterward growth was steady in the town. The village of Alexandria was incorporated in 1877, and the first passenger train reached the settlement in 1878. The village became an official city in 1909.
Carlos, population 502, is located about nine miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29. The city began to form in 1867 just after the Indian uprising. When the railroad was built in 1903, an area near the tracks was chosen as the official townsite. It was named after nearby Lake Carlos. The town was incorporated July 7, 1904.
Brandon Brandon, population 489, is located about 15 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village, which was an early stagecoach stop, was originally called “Chippewa,” and was located north of the current townsite. When the railroad was built through the area in 1879, the town re-formed alongside the tracks and was named Brandon after Brandon, Vermont – the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.
Evansville Evansville, population 612, is located about 20 miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The village was platted in the fall of 1879, with the coming of the first railway train, and was incorporated in 1881. The village was named for the county’s first mail carrier, Evans, who carried mail on foot from Alexandria to Fort Abercrombie.
Forada Forada, population 185, is eight miles south of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 4. The railway village was platted in July 1903 by Cyrus A. Campbell and incorporated April 6, 1905. It was named for Campbell’s wife, Ada. Because there already was a city in Minnesota named Ada, he changed it to Forada (For Ada).
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Towns
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Garfield, population 354, is located about seven miles west of Alexandria on County Road 82. The railway village was platted February 17, 1882 and incorporated September 9, 1905. The city was named in honor of President Garfield who was shot and killed by an assassin just prior to the official naming of the railroad town.
Miltona, population 424, is located 14 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29 and east on County Road 14. Miltona was named for Lake Miltona, which had been named for Mrs. Florence Miltona Roadruck, who lived in the area.
Kensington Kensington, population 292, is located 16 miles west of Alexandria on State Highway 27 and south on County Road 1. This railway village in Solem Township was platted by the Honorable William D. Washburn in 1887, and incorporated June 6, 1891. A railroad conductor with roots in England created a large garden he named “Kensington Gardens” (an area west of London near Westminster is known as “Kensington Palace.”) The area became a town and the name was shortened to Kensington.
Millerville Millerville, population 106, is located about 20 miles northwest of Alexandria on County Road 82 and north on County Road 7. Millerville was established as a township in 1867 and was named for a prominent German settler, John Miller, who lived in the area.
Nelson Nelson, population 187, is located about four miles east of Alexandria on State Highway 27. The city formed after the railroad was built through the area in 1875 and was incorporated in 1905. The city was named in honor of Senator Knute Nelson. The city was first called “Dent” in honor of an early settler.
Osakis Osakis, population 1,740, is located about nine miles east of Alexandria on State Highway 27. The city was founded in 1866 and incorporated in 1881. The first passenger train arrived in 1878. The city of Osakis was named after the lake it lies alongside. The lake’s name was most likely derived from “Oh-zakees,” the Ojibwe Indian name for the lake. “Oh-za-kees” means “place of the Sauk” and refers to the Sauk Indians who roamed the area for a short time.
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Medical Services Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 | www.dchospital.com Carl Vaagenes, administrator Alexandria CDI (X-ray) ........................(320) 762-6040 Business office (credit) .......................(320) 762-6054 Business office (insurance) ................(320) 762-6056 Cardiopulmonary Services ................(320) 762- 6006 Dialysis (CentraCare) ..........................(320) 762-1226 Education ............................................(320) 762-6094 Hearing impaired TDD ........................(320) 762-6100 Human Resources ..............................(320) 762-6022 Intensive Care Unit .............................(320) 762-6065 Joint Replacement Center ..................(320) 762-6661 Medical floor.......................................(320) 762-6002 Medical Oncology ...............................(320) 762-6650 Occupational Therapy.........................(320) 762-6079 Occupational Therapy (Clinic site)......(320) 763-2573 Physical Therapy.................................(320) 762-6079 Physical Therapy (Clinic site)..............(320) 763-2573 Radiation/Oncology (CentraCare).......(320) 762-8903 Return To Work Program ....................(320) 762-6103 Speech Pathology ...............................(320) 762-6079 Rehab at YMCA...................................(320) 762-6479 Sports Medicine..................................(320) 335-6078
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Alexandria Clinic, P.A. 610 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5123 or 1-800-646-4220 Appointments: (320)763-2899 www.alexclinic.com
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News Media Newspapers
Radio Stations
The Echo Press, Lakeland Shopping Guide, Canary P.O. Box 549, 225 7th Ave. E, Alexandria, MN 56308 Echo Press: (320) 763-3133; Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Lakeland Shopping Guide: (320) 762-8385 Website: www.echopress.com; e-mail: echo@echopress.com
Praise FM (Christian) KBHL: 103.9 FM P.O. Box 247 KCGN: 101.5 FM 402 Pike Street East KBHZ: 91.9 FM Osakis, MN 56360 1-800-658-2229 Website: www.praisefm.org; e-mail: mail@praisefm.org
The Osakis Review P.O. Box 5, 225 7th Ave. E, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3133 or (320) 859-2143 News Tipline: (320) 304-3113 Website: www.theosakisreview.com e-mail: achaffins@theosakisreview.com
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Organizations Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Adult Children of Alcoholics & ALANON 1604 Jefferson Meeting line 762-1116 Kathleen 762-2012 Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Ben Klipfel, Executive Director David Christman 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Alexandria Area Baseball Association David Setterstrom 491-0813 www.AABAbaseball.org Alexandria Area Community Foundation Judy Radil 763-6784 P.O. Box 488 (fax) 763-4749 www.alexandriafoundation.org judy@kaleidoscopebusiness.com Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission Jason Murray, Dir. 763-4545 610 Fillmore, Suite. #1 www.alexmn.org Alexandria Area Hockey Association Tom Wosepka 762-0303 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org
Alexandria Figure Skating Club www.alexandriafigureskating.org Alexandria Firemen’s Auxiliary Janell Gronholz 762-1946 Alexandria Garden Club Bill Skalisky
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Alexandria Gun Club David Bartlow
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Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality, CVB Sara Stadtherr, Executive Director 1-800-245-2539 www.ExploreAlex.com
Alexandria Literacy Project 1204 Hwy 27 W www.thealp.org
American Legion Auxiliary Dorothy Schultz
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Alexandria Opportunity Center 107 Donna Ave 762-2015 Alexandria Radio-Controlled Flyers Jim Zabel 834-2072 www.alexandriar-cflyers.rchomepage.com 762-0382 762-1256
Alexandria Area Music Teacher’s Association Annette Helder 834-4426
Alexandria Senior Center Anne Esterberg, Dir. 414 Hawthorne
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Alexandria Area Retired Educators Russell Larsen 759-7284 Al Holm 763-3383 www.mnream.org
Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488 302 Fillmore St.
Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch
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American Cancer Society (and support group) Kayla Hawkinson 324-7184 www.cancer.org kayla.hawkinson@cancer.org St. Cloud office 1-800-239-7028 Cancer information 1-800-227-2345 American Dairy Association Bill Dropik Jr.
Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Joan Larson 846-7061
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Coni McKay, Dir. 763-3161 206 Broadway www.alexandriamn.org
Alexandria Rotary Club Rachel Barduson Patty Peterson www.alexrotary.com
Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685 115 - 15th Ave. W.
Alexienne Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Kathy Fynboh 834-4661 Joan Huseth 763-4644
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American Legion Post #87 Owen Miller, Commander Joel Novak, Adjutent alp87alex@aol.com
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American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore, Executive Director 251-7641 Ken Voigt, Community Coordinator 701 Broadway, Ste 101 763-3800 www.redcrossmn.org Service to Armed Forces: 877-272-7337 Arc West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, program coord. (218) 233-5949 Angie Schmitz 1517 Will-O-B Lane www.arcwestcentral.org 1-800-411-0124
Alexandria Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. W., Ste 107 762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/alexandria
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Organizations Art in the Park (A function of AAAA) 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org
Douglas County Committee on Aging 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 Mary Krueger 762-3047
Awake the Lakes Coni McKay www.awakethelakes.com
Douglas County Democrats Beth Jansen, Chair
763-3161
Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center 1114 Broadway, Ste. 5 762-1224 www.birthright.org 1-800-550-4900 Blue Star Mothers Roxanne Hustad
852-7533
Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council District Office (Alexandria) 808-5096 Jim Stratton 834-3728 www.nlcbsa.org Brush and Palette Club Jana Tonsfeldt Caryn Olson Catholic Charities
815-8384 762-2366 1-800-830-8254
Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Brad Lambrecht 701-361-4421 Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken 491-6308 762-2196 Central Lakes Music Club Karen Erickson 762-1713 Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway, Ste. 8 Child Care Resource & Referral 700 Cedar 759-3993 Community Action Program (CAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. & RSVP Program www.wcmca.org 1-800-492-4805 Community Education (School Dist. 206) Susan Scarborough, dir. 762-3310 1410 S. McKay Ave. Suite 201 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/ce
Douglas County Veterans Service Ctr. 762-3883 763-7831 Downtown Merchants Association Jeff Meland 491-4732
Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 www.extension.umn.edu
762-3890
Douglas County Fair Dale Buchholz, secretary www.mndouglascofair.com
760-1278
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Douglas County Sheriff Dept. 216 - 7th Ave. W 762-8151 Ducks Unlimited Inc. Terry Kostinek www.ducks.org
Douglas County Farm Bureau 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4 763-4442
Douglas County Historical Society Rachel Barduson, Dir. 762-0382 1219 Nokomis St. www.dchsmn.org
Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk 762-6024 Douglas County Lakes Association Dorothy Klemann, Secretary 762-8005 www.dclamn.org
Elder Network 420 12th Ave. E. Rm. 32 Epilepsy Foundation 2229 Roosevelt Rd. St. Cloud, MN 56301 www.efmn.org Evansville Arts Center
763-9084
1-800-779-0777 529-0000 218-948-2787
Douglas County Pork Producers Don Buse 834-4972
Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) 524 Willow Dr. 762-1771
Douglas County Public Health 725 Elm, Suite 1200
Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Deb Herges, Vice Chair 762-4727
Education Minnesota - Alexandria Mike Donahue 762-2142
Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014
Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf 12th & Lake Sts. 762-8411
Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Bill Anderson and Jeff Linn 834-2033
Ecumen Bethany Community Volunteer opportunities and provider of senior living services 762-1567
762-3014
Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 - 6th Ave. E 763-3177
Diversity Resource Action Alliance (DRAA) Shari Maloney 762-4466 www.diversitytoday.org
763-3063
763-6018
Douglas County Hospital Education Dept. 111 - 17th Ave. East 762-6094 www.dchospital.com
Douglas County Library Main Desk 720 Fillmore www.douglascountylibrary.org
852-8082
Eagles Club 526 N. Nokomis
Douglas County Geneaology Guild Marcine Nightengale 762-0382 Kim Dillon
Douglas County Hospice
Douglas County Social Services www.co.douglas.mn.us 762-2302
763-6018
Douglas County Public Works 762-2999 Douglas County Republicans Dan Haglin
815-9614
Douglas County Public Health Senior Office 725 Elm St., Suite 1200 Mary Krueger 762-3047
Red Willow Arts Coalition Concert on Courthouse Lawn
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Experience Works Michael Pattee 700 Cedar St. Suite 210 www.experienceworks.org 4-H Clubs (Extension Service) Jodi Hintzen 720 Fillmore, Suite B090
763-6883
762-3890
Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Sandy Thorson 762-2022 Fatima Holm 491-8372 Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Dir. 762-4255 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org
Jaycees Voicemail www.alexjaycees.com Jingle Bells Telethon Kathy Schlosser Kiwanis Club - Golden K Harvey Weisel Kiwanis Club - Noon Bruce Nelson
815-7910 834-3030
Lake Miltona Resorts & Visitor Bureau Steve at Woodland Resort 218-943-5191
Miracle Horse Riders Candy Esterberg
218-267-5216
Model Railroad Club Tom Skuza
612-219-8699
Lakes Area Quilters Jean Back
(612) 605-8127
Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada St. SW 759-2260 www.lakesareahumanesociety.org Lakes Area Professional Child Care Assn. Amy Weller 491-2595 Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) LaTresse Snead 763-1063 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org Lakes Area Recreation Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 720 Fillmore, Suite B020 www.lakesarearecreation.com Lakes Chamber Music Society www.alexfest.org 762-5666 LEARN - Home Educators Chad Ferguson
763-8890
Legal Services of NW Minnesota (free) 1-800-450-2552 Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors Mary Krueger 725 Elm St. Suite 1200 www.lgfalexandria.com
762-3047
Lions Club (Evening) Don Arm
763-5824
Lions Club (Golden Brothers) Jerry VanKempen
763-3204
808-0575
Lions Club (Sunrise) Harold Koep
762-1830
Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888 762-5572
Minnesouri Association of Cottages 12852 Minnesouri Club Rd. NE 852-7300
Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter Chris Willander, Pres. (612) 554-8170 Dave Williamson, Vice Pres. (320) 491-2898 National Guard Armory 310 Broadway www.1-800-go-guard.com Newcomers Club Toni Apse
762-7817
(651) 485-1803
New Horizons for Widows/Widowers Carole Magnuson 834-3101 Parkinson’s Support Group Ann Hanson
763-9520
PEO Chapter AO Kay Sukobich
846-5132
Planned Parenthood 1103 Broadway, Ste. 110 762-0766 www.plannedparenthood.org Pheasants Forever douglascounty.pheasantsforever.org PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) 818 Elm Street 762-4100 pluskids@wingsfamilyservices.com Quilts Along The Trail Carol Mihalchick
859-3800
Rainbow Rider Public Transit 1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com
491-6815
Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Tam Bukowski 762-4415 www.aktionclub.org
Knights of Columbus 722 - 6th Ave. East
Minnesota Rural Education Association P.O. Box 155, Brandon 762-6574
Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. (218) 739-5780 Fergus Falls MN 56537 800-262-ARTS lrac4@lracgrants.org www.lrac4.org
Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines 460 Northside Dr. NE Suite 30 1-800-339-4687 Linda Bear 759-1196 www.gslakesandpines.org
Ice Fishing Challenge Josh Timm
Knute Nelson - “Friends of Knute” Auxiliary & Volunteers Judy Thielke, Volunteer Coord. 420 -12th Ave. E 763-1162 www.knutenelson.org jthielke@knutenelson.org
762-0666
Lutheran Social Services and Lifeworks Jody Shaskey-Setright 762-5124 507 22nd Ave. E. Suite 1 Emergency 1-888-881-8261 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Headquarters (612) 825-6831 mccl.org Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 763-4002 alexandria@mndeerhunters.com
Red Hat Clubs Marcia Bolin
524-2174
Red Willow Arts Coalition Sandy Susag
763-7161
Resorters Golf Tournament Ron Rebrovich
763-3605
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) West Central Communities Action Heather Thromodson 1-800-492-4805
If you’d like to have your organization listed in this publication, e-mail tbitzan@echopress.com or call (320) 763-1211 for inclusion in next year’s Guide to Douglas County!
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Organizations Runestone Amateur Radio Club George Schouweiler 886-5346
Shriners Circus Bill Weaver, Chair Ralph Berg
763-5890 763-7605
Runestone Area Education District #616014 Carla Ptacek, Director 763-5559 700 Northside Drive NE
Someplace Safe www.someplacesafe.info 700 Cedar St., Suite 237
762-1995
Runestone Community Center Rod Lorenz 763-4466 City Hall - 704 Broadway Runestone Go Kart Association James Fults 760-3868 Ron Johnson 491-2618 www.runestonegokart.com
Sons of Norway - Runic Vennskap Lodge #530 Judy Burkey 763-3290 Special Olympics 218-631-2281 ext. 1063 Karyn Sportel 852-7664 www.specialolympicsminnesota.org
Runestone Museum 206 Broadway 763-3160 www.runestonemuseum.org
Support Groups/Health Care www.alexclinic.com www.dchospital.com
Runestone Regional Learning Center Carla Ptacek, Director 762-0627 700 Northside Drive NE
Theatre L’Homme Dieu Summer Season: PO Box 1086 www.tlhd.org
Runestone Rockettes Janice Schogren
763-9700
Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org 218-739-9692 Senior Companion Program Deb Shay Sertoma Club Alan Iverson - 2012 Anthony Zimny - 2013 Sheriff’s Posse Val Mason Sheriff’s Office Shrine Hospital - Area Chair Lauren VanWyck, President Brion Golde, Secretary
Quilts Along the Trail
763-5123 762-1511 846-3150
United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jessica Boyer, Executive Director 834-7800 2504 Aga Dr., Suite 1, P. O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 - 3rd Ave. E 763-9221
762-2974 763-5900 762-2124 815-6759 762-8151
Viking Speedway Phil Merten www.vikingspeedway.net Viking Sportsmen Steve Hoskins 846-7975 www.vikingsportsmen.org Vikingland American Scandinavians Elda Lindquist 763-7478
763-9212
760-9614
Vikingland Band Festival Greg DeGier 491-9268 Rhonda Blaser www.vikinglandbandfestival.com 1-800-235-9441 Vikingland Builders Association Paula Shelander 763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com Vikingland Community Support 700 Cedar, Ste. 144 763-6261 (The) Village Family Service Center 460 Northside Dr. #5 762-8851 www.thevillagefamily.org 1-888-861-4584 Vintage Car Club Don Kingston
846-3637
Waska Riders Saddle Club Jim Kraft
424-2377
Weight Loss Club - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Vicki Schreiner-Kaiser
587-8155
Wings Family Supportive Services 1417 Broadway 763-6638 www.wingsfamilyservices.com Women’s Club Kathryn LeBrasseur
763-3394
Zetetic Study Club Pat Shogren
763-6032
Vikingland B and Festival
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Schools Alexandria Technical & Community College 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221 or 1-888-234-1222 Administrator: Kevin Kopischke E-mail: kevink@alextech.edu Website: www.alextech.edu Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) was ranked eighth in “America’s Best Community Colleges 2010� by Washington Monthly magazine. ATCC is the best regional, publicly funded college in West Central Minnesota. For the third year, ATCC ranked first among all public two-year colleges in Minnesota in the governor’s Report on Higher Education Performance in retention, graduation rate and combined graduation and transfer rate. Proof of the college’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated in the job placement rate of its graduates, which has been consistently more than 90 percent for several decades. The entire college population is dedicated to success through these general learning outcomes for all students: core literacy skills, occupation and career skills, information media and technology use skills, and community participation. With more than 50 programs delivering hands-on learning in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with personal attention from faculty and staff, ATCC is proud of its record of success and is working hard to build on it.
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District 206
Woodland Elementary.......(320) 762-3300 Principal: Scott Heckert Garfield Elementary...........(320) 834-2261 Principal: Lisa Pikop Carlos Elementary.............(320) 852-7181 Principal: Lisa Pikop Miltona Science Magnet Elementary Principal: Lisa Pikop..........(218) 943-2371 Jefferson High School........(320) 762-2142 Community Education ......(320) 762-3310 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Director: Susan Scarborough Discovery Middle School ..(320) 762-7900 Early Education Center .....(320) 762-3305 Principal: Matt Aker Coordinator: Connie Good Lincoln Elementary ............(320) 762-3320 Principal: Brendan Bogart Voyager Elementary..........(320) 762-5437 Principal: Dana Christenson
Alexandria - Dist. 206
1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us E-mail: 206info@alexandria.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Terry Quist
School board: Dean Anderson .....................(320) 762-2122 Dave Anderson .....................(320) 762-8414 Sandy Susag..........................(320) 763-7161 Jim Hafdal .............................(320) 762-2299 Pam Carlson..........................(320) 762-0647 Jean Robley...........................(320) 759-2654 Alan Zeithamer .....................(320) 766-7730 The District 206 School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month except in January and February when (due to federal holidays) meetings are the 4th Monday.
Jefferson High School Jefferson High School (JHS) serves as an educational home to 920 students. JHS is committed to academic excellence and making positive learning connections with students. Our staff works hard to ensure that every student feels connected to our school, while providing a diverse, personalized and rigorous education. It offers more than 180 required and elective courses including Advanced Placement, College Level Exam Programs, Dual Credit and articulated credit courses, individualized study and career/service mentorships. The special education program is comprehensive, with a staff that believes every student can learn and achieve. Students also have opportunities to explore several classes through post secondary partnerships. The co-curricular program offers more than 50 quality fine arts, athletic and academic opportunities for student participation beyond the regular classroom day. These activities have continually excelled in regional and state competitions. The JHS staff and administration work hard to make sure every student has the opportunity to graduate on time and be prepared for post secondary learning opportunities. Jefferson High School is located at 1401 Jefferson Street in Alexandria.
Discovery Middle School At Discovery Middle School (DMS), students experience growth academically and personally. Staff is committed to excellence and aims to help students reach their academic and personal potential. Students take courses in English, math, science and social studies. DMS is also proud to be a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school – a program that engages students in science, math and engineering. A host of electives are offered, such as family and consumer science, visual and industrial arts, music, foreign languages, computers and drama. DMS also offers programming that provides an academically challenging curriculum and the potential to earn high school credits. Students have access to programs that include math competitions, an engineering club and knowledge bowl. DMS also offers co-curricular activities, from athletics to fine arts to specialty clubs. A personalized setting is fostered by “teaming” in grades 7 and 8. Core-course teachers share the same group of students, allowing for special learning opportunities and better student-teacher interaction. Discovery Middle School is located at 510 McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
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Lincoln Elementary Lincoln Elementary is “home” to approximately 540 students in grades K–6. The professional, progressive and student-centered staff offers a variety of program options and instructional styles. They continue to pursue best practice instruction as evidenced by the adoption of the balanced literacy primary model for reading and writing. Special area teachers instruct students in physical education, music, art and media/technology. Specialized instruction is offered based on needs of individual students through reading intervention programs, such as Strategic Reading Intervention and Leveled Literacy Intervention; Special Education and Gifted and Talented programming. Technology opportunities exist for all students. Three computer labs are available for media/technology instruction, research and multi-media projects, and curriculum-based activities. Computers are available in all classrooms and many have presentation systems for large group displays and interactions. Families are provided with many opportunities to be actively involved in their children’s education. Lincoln Elementary School is located at 1120 Lark Street in Alexandria.
Voyager Elementary Voyager Elementary is on 17 acres and includes the William F. Banke Memorial Marsh, a wildlife area that offers students, parents and staff the opportunity to learn about nature. The building is unique in design and arrangement, with each grade level sharing a common atrium and multi-purpose hallway. Facilities include barrier-free access to the cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, computer labs, art room and playground. Each room is equipped with computers, presentation equipment and Smart Board technology. Voyager holds special theme days, reading promotion activities, and family events. Dedicated, experienced classroom teachers, specialists in media/technology, music, art and physical education, along with teachers and support staff in 13 categories of special education, provide a quality-learning program. The standards based curriculum is designed to meet needs of individual learners. A variety of academic enrichment and at-risk programs are offered in addition to the school day. Voyager Elementary School is located at 203 County Road 44 in Alexandria.
Woodland Elementary Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary School is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. Numerous learning options engage students and provide teachers environments that support what and how they teach. The outdoor classroom and the nature trail provide learning experiences beyond classroom walls. A school garden provides fresh produce as part of the school lunch program. Teaching staff members are highly trained in the balanced literacy framework. This style of teaching focuses on differentiating instruction to teach reading and writing according to individual student needs. Specialized instruction is offered through special education and gifted programming. The Everyday Math curriculum combined with AVMR/SNAP provides students with math skills that prepare them for real world math situations. Classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards and presentation systems. Woodland has two computer labs in the media center and a number of iPads and laptops that are wireless for classroom instruction. Families are provided with many opportunities to be engaged in our school. Woodland Elementary School is located at 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
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Garfield, Miltona, Carlos (GMC) Elementaries Garfield, Miltona Science Magnet and Carlos Elementary schools are K-6 schools that are part of Alexandria School District 206. Staff at all three schools are committed to providing quality education for each student. The schools feature up-to-date technology opportunities for students at all levels. Computers are available in each classroom and media center along with presentation systems that allow for interaction. Special area teachers instruct in physical education, music, art and media/technology. Specialized programming is offered through Reading Intervention, Special Education, Title I, Leveled Literacy Intervention and Gifted and Talented classes. Garfield Elementary staff members nurture students in an open, friendly atmosphere. The family atmosphere permeates the school and is supported by involved parents. Garfield provides many creative educational opportunities supported by experienced teachers.
Early Education (Birth to K) • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Creating Learners - District 206 Preschool • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Early Education Center K-12 Youth Programs • K-12 Classes • Compass School Age Care
Carlos Elementary School is a little school with a lot of heart! The staff is committed to providing a quality education for each student. Teachers know that the four walls surrounding student desks are just one of many areas where instruction occurs. From the playground to field trips, students encounter journeys that give them memories to last a lifetime. Carlos has a childcare program before and after school that allows for supervised activities and homework.
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Community Education District 206 Community Education offers programs and services to thousands of lifelong learners in the district. There are hundreds of opportunities for people of all ages to develop skills, determine interest and discover talents.
Miltona Science Magnet Elementary has an emphasis on the environment. Located on 12 acres of wooded hills and trails, a meadow and wetlands area, its motto is: “Branching out to create an appreciation of our environment.” Teachers work hard to integrate science into the curriculum whenever possible. Cross country skis, snow shoes and GPS devices help get students involved in the environment year-round.
• High School Service Opportunities Adult Learning • Adult Education Classes • Online Classes • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • Community Engagement Initiatives • Volunteer Program • Mentor Program For more information, contact Community Education at (320) 7623310 or visit the office located in Suite #201 on the second floor of Woodland Elementary School at 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
School District 206 has provided early childhood programming since 1982. The following programs are offered at its Early Education Center site: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • School Readiness Preschool Programs • Alexandria Family School • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Head Start* This co-location of programming allows for matching a wide variety of services with the needs of participating children. *Head Start is a collaborative partner and subleases space in the Early Education Center from the district. The Early Education Center is located in the south wing of Woodland Elementary School located at 1410 South McKay Avenue, Suite #102 in Alexandria.
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Rural Districts
Brandon District 207 206 West 3rd Street, P.O. Box 185, Brandon, MN 56315 (320) 524-2263 or (320) 834-4084 Website: www.brandon.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Mark Westby Senior high principal: Tom Trisko Elementary principal: Mark Westby School board: Deb Schaffer - (320) 834-4703; Randy Bettermann - (320) 834-4751; Deb Sullivan - (320) 8344409; Kevin Challes - (320) 524-2333; Michelle Schaefer (320) 834-5347; Tim Lauthen - (320) 834-2364 The Brandon School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Evansville District 208 123 2nd Ave., P.O. Box 40, Evansville, MN 56326 (218) 948-2241, (320) 834-4841 Website: www.evansville.k12.mn.us Superintendent/Principal: Mark Westby School board: David Anderson - (320) 834-4629; Shane Englund (218) 948-2063; Cori Gardner - (218) 948-2296; Ethan Henneman (320) 834-4543; Kent Huisman - (218) 948-2428; Carol Juul - (320) 8344569, Andy Siira - (320) 524-2766 The Evansville School Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.
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Rural Districts
Osakis District 213 500 East 1st Avenue, PO Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakis.k12.mn.us Superintendent: John Peterka Senior high principal: Tim Roggenbuck Elementary principal: Pat Ryan School board: Steve Hilde - (320) 859-2766; Tom Grundman - (320) 8594574; Lorraine Nomeland - (320) 859-4173; Pat Hildebrandt - (320) 8592959; Shari Maloney - (320) 859-3098; Monica Klimek - (320) 808-8885 The Osakis School Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.
West Central Area District 2342 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2650 Website: www.westcentralareaschools.net Superintendent: Patrick J. Westby WCA South Elementary: 31 North Central Ave., Kensington, MN 56343 (320) 965-2724 Dean of Students Harold Nelson WCA Secondary School: 301 Co. Rd. 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 Principal: Nels Onstad School board: Daryl Amundson - (320) 528-2327; Janice Amundson - (218) 6854115; Charles Meidl - (320) 986-2645; JoAnn Jacoby - (218) 685-4045; Chad Biss (218) 458-2276; Steve Martineau - (218) 458-2280; Deb Starner - (320) 986-2323 The West Central Area School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.
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New Testament Christian School 2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: newtestamentchristianschool.org Principal/Administrator: Leslie Shjerve New Testament is dedicated to providing the best possible education to students in all three areas of their being: physical, mental and spiritual. A family's influence on a child's spiritual growth is the mainstay of the child's relationship with Christ. The staff encourages and supplements that relationship. If a child comes with a concern or need, we pray for that child before and after school, or in a classroom setting. The Bible says, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." We are excited to be a part of that training.
St. Mary’s Catholic School 421 Hawthorne, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5861 Website: smsa.stclouddiocese.org Principal: Troy Sladek St. Mary's is a community of Faith developed by parents, staff, and students to provide an educational setting where each child can develop a strong sense of self-worth and positive attitude toward sharing and group associations. We commit to providing a positive atmosphere where Catholic Christian values are taught, modeled and practiced, giving each child the freedom and direction to develop his/her personal worth and uniqueness. Our curriculum responds to the needs of the total child; spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical.
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NonPublic
Zion Lutheran School 300 Lake St., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalex.org Principal: Lynn Peffer Zion is a fully-accredited preschool through grade 8 program that offers quality, Christianbased education. We provide a well-rounded curriculum in core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical ed. and extracurriculars such as band, orchestra and sports. We deal with each child as an individual child of God, nurturing them to their full potential in spiritual, academic, physical and emotional growth. The school, church and home work together to teach Christian values/morals to prepare them as responsible members of society and God’s kingdom.
St. Agnes Catholic School 307 4th Ave. W., PO Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130; Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Co-Principals: Kimra Kirksey and Pat Pospisil St. Agnes offers spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents and the parish community. We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting feelings of security and self worth, and by meeting individual needs. We provide motivation and basic academic skills to foster lifelong learning, responsible decision making and creative thinking through a variety of learning experiences. We recognize we are created in God's image and emphasize the gift of life by fostering an attitude of Christian concern for peace and justice.
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4th off J July l Fi Fireworks k Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show Celebrity Auction Osakis City-Wide Garage Sales Flower Pots & Garden Stops Parish Festival
August Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Osakis Silverstreak Golf Classic
September Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Quilts Along the Trail
October Christmas Boutique Community Halloween Party Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner Santa Day
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The General Store 204 Central Ave, Osakis • 320-859-5159
The area’s ONLY Winchester Advisory Center & Browning Full Line Dealer Largest Winchester & Browning Firearms Dealer in Central MN
County Line Marine & Storage, Inc. •Marine & Small Engine Repair •Secure Outdoor Storage •Winterization & Shrink Wrap •Climate Controlled Storage •Retail Store •Trailer Rentals •DAKA Docks & Lifts 610 3rd Avenue E, Osakis
320-859-6000
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February Old-Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale
March Ice Golf Tournament
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Matt’s Bait & Taxidermy 320-859-2181
11 W. Nokomis St., Osakis Excludes Live Bait. Expires December 31, 2012
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Phone/Web Important Phone #s EMERGENCY..........................................................................911 Law enforcement (non-emergency) Alexandria Police .........................................(320) 763-6631 Brandon Police ..............................................(320) 762-8151 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ....................(320) 762-8151 Forada Police ...............................................(320) 762-8151 Osakis Police ................................................(320) 859-2550 MN State Patrol.............................................(218) 847-1584 Fire departments (non-emergency) Alexandria .....................................................(320) 763-6488 Carlos ............................................................(320) 852-7255 Leaf Valley Fire Department .........................(320) 834-2540 Miltona ..........................................................(218) 948-1501 Brandon.........................................................(320) 524-2220 Evansville.......................................................(320) 834-4995 Garfield ..........................................................(320) 834-2223 Kensington ....................................................(320) 965-2531 Osakis............................................................(320) 859-2834 Millerville ......................................................(320) 876-2295 Douglas County Hospital ....................................(320) 762-1511 Minnesota Road Conditions .................................................511 National Suicide Prevention..................1-800-273- 8255 (TALK) Poison Control Center.......................................1-800-222-1222
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Locations • Refill Prescriptions • Receive consultation from ourr knowledgable pharmacists • Shop our home decor & gifts • Pick up milk & other grocery items Alexandria | 320.763.3111 Alexand Clinic | 320.763.3116 Alex Cli Parkers PPrairie | 218.338.2661 Elbow LLake | 218.685.4471 Glenwood | 320.634.4434
Refill prescriptions, view our monthly specials & shop online at www.trummdrug.com Follow us on Facebook
Local Websites Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission ...www.alexmn.org Alexandria Hotel and Hopsitality, CVB ....................www.ExploreAlex.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce ....www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria city ...................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria community ......................www.ouralexandria.com Alexandria Police Department .......www.alexandriapolice.com Alexandria Township ...................www.alexandriatownship.org Brandon city ...........................................www.brandonmn.com Brandon township ..........................www.brandontownship.org Carlos township .................................www.carlostownship.org Douglas County.....................................www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Historical Society.................www.dchsmn.org Douglas County Hospital ..........................www.dchospital.com Douglas County Library .............www.douglascountylibrary.org Echo Press Newspaper ............................www.echopress.com Evansville city.......................................www.evansvillemn.com Garfield city..............................................www.garfieldmn.com Ida Township..........................................www.idatownship.com Kensington city ..................................www.kensingtonmn.com LaGrand Township..........................www.lagrandtownship.com Lake Osakis Resort Association .........www.lakeosakismn.com Osakis city ..............................................www.cityofosakis.com Miltona city .....................................................www.miltona.org Miltona township .............................www.miltonatownship.org
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We strive for excellence in providing quality products and great selection at our convenient downtown Alexandria location.
Our Friendly, Professional S taff Provides:
• Product Informatio n • Education • Compression Hosie ry Fitting • Equipment Trainin g • One-on-One Custo mer Service
State/Federal Websites 610 Fillmore Street, Alexandria
320-763-2575
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm • Sat. 10am-2pm
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Items ems Accepted at the Recycling ecycling Center:
Instructions for FREE disposal o of Household Hazardous Waste
• Corrugated Cardboard • Plastic: PETE #1 or HDPE #2 (no motor oil containers) • Glass: Clean, clear, green or brown containers, can be comingled (no windows, dishes or ceramics) • Newspaper • Magazines, Catalogs, Phone Books, Boxboard • Office Paper (white & lightly colored paper) • Steel Cans (labels removed & rinsed) • Aluminum Cans • Used Motor Oil, Old Gasoline • Metal Objects (must be 90% or more metal, remove webbing from lawn chairs) • Yard Waste: Accepted during SUMMER months (no twigs or branches)
for residents of Douglas & Pope counties • Drain Cleaner • Glues • Toilet Bowl Cleaners • Antifreeze • Cell Phones • Oil Filters • Latex & Oil Paint • Insecticides • Varnish • Oven Cleaners • Stain • Sealers • Paint Removers • Ink Jet Cartridges • Disinfectants • Lead Acid Batteries • Rechargeable & Button Batteries Use these steps to properly dispose: 1. Call 763-9340 or 800-972-6318 for info. 2. Follow instructions on safely packaging & transporting the wastes to the facility. (The HHW Facility is for households only. Business & agricultural wastes are NOT accepted.)
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12pm & 1pm-4 pm Free household hazardous waste event in Pope County on Saturday, September 22. Watch website or call for more info!
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5pm Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm The Recycling Center has an attendant to assist you.
FARMERS: NEW! FREE Recycling Drop Locations at Tom’s Food Pride on Tuesdays in Glenwood & Thursdays in Starbuck from May - September. Check the Pope/Douglas website or call us for more details.
• Watch for empty pesticide container collection in July. • Watch for free agricultural pesticide collections in Pope & Douglas County this fall.
Household hazardous waste and recycling center located at 2115 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 320-763-9340 or 1-800-972-6318
www.popedouglasrecycle.com
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I care about the Quality of the Food I Eat. That’s why I shop at Pete’s County Market • Freshest Produce • Large deli Selection • Quality meats • Signature Smokehouse Meats • Made from Scratch Bakery • Floral and Natural Foods • Low prices and Friendly Service
HWY. 29, MIDWAY MALL, ALEXANDRIA 320-762-1158 Visit our website at: www.petescountymarket.com E-mail: info@petescountymarket.com
Serving the Community for 73 Years!
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