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This publication includes up-to-date 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 Guide to Douglas County will provide useful community information to keep at your fingertips throughout the year.
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Phone Numbers & Websites.................................. 4 Welcome............................................................... 5 Calendar of Events............................................... 6 History of Douglas County.................................. 10 Towns................................................................ 12 Osakis Area........................................................ 55 Resources Homeowner Helpers................................... 9 Library...................................................... 14 Medical Services........................................ 16 News Media.............................................. 16 Senior Housing Options............................ 30 Government State & Federal......................................... 18 County...................................................... 20 City........................................................... 22 Township.................................................. 26 Attractions Downtown Alexandria.............................. 17 Attractions................................................ 28 Central Lakes Trail................................... 29 Entertainment.......................................... 32 Golf Courses.............................................. 60 Lakes........................................................ 62 Beaches..................................................... 65 Parks........................................................ 66 Dining Guide............................................. 68 Schools.............................................................. 33 Churches........................................................... 44 Organizations................................................... 52
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EMERGENCY...................................................................... 911 Law enforcement (non-emergency) Alexandria Police ....................................... (320) 763-6631 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.................. (320) 762-8151 Osakis Police ............................................. (320) 859-2550 MN State Patrol......................................... (651) 201-7100 Fire departments - IF EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1. Non-emergency: Alexandria.................................................. (320) 763-6488 Brandon..................................................... (320) 524-2220 Carlos........................................................ (320) 852-7255 Evansville................................................... (320) 834-4995 Forada....................................................... (320) 762-0300 Garfield...................................................... (320) 834-2238 Kensington................................................. (320) 965-2500 Leaf Valley................................................. (320) 834-2540 Millerville .................................................. (320) 876-2295 Miltona...................................................... (218) 943-1501 Nelson....................................................... (320) 763-6347 Osakis........................................................ (320) 859-2150 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
Local Websites
Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission.www.alexmn.org Alexandria city....................................www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality, CVB............... www.explorealex.com Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.. www.alexandriamn.org Alexandria Police Department...........www.alexandriapolice.com Alexandria Township.................... www.alexandriatownship.org Brandon city...........................................www.brandonmn.com Brandon Township..........................www.brandontownship.org Carlos city...............................................www.cityofcarlos.com 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 Miltona city.................................................... www.miltona.org Miltona Township............................. www.miltonatownship.org Osakis city............................................. www.cityofosakis.com Osakis Review Newspaper................ www.theosakisreview.com
State/Federal Websites
Minnesota DNR....................................... www.dnr.state.mn.us Minnesota road conditions............................. www.511mn.org National Weather Service............................. www.weather.gov State of Minnesota........................................ www.state.mn.us United States government ...................................www.usa.gov
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he Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to come experience our warm hospitality and friendly people. See for yourself our 300plus pristine lakes, take part in our exciting activities and enjoy our family-friendly festivals. We welcome you to visit our businesses and our community, whether you are just passing through or choose to stay and play for a day, a week, a month or a lifetime. The Alexandria Lakes Area is rich with historic “must see” sites, cultural activities, specialty and antique shops, lake fun and
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2 – Lifestyles Expo at Viking Plaza, Alexandria. 13-17 – Vintage Tractor Show, Viking Plaza, www.vikingplaza.com. 15 – 7-10 p.m. Murder Mystery at Carlos Creek Winery, www.carloscreekwinery. com 16 – 7-10 p.m. Murder Mystery at Carlos Creek Winery, www.carloscreekwinery. com 17 – 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Chamber Concert at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www.centrallakessymphony. org. 17 – 3 to 7 p.m. Lakeside Dance Club, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood. 21-23 – Viking Plaza Race Car Show, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net. 22 – 6-10 p.m. Wine, Women and Fashion Spring Release at Carlos Creek Winery, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 22 – 7:30 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 23 – 7:30 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.
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24 – 2 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 28 – 7:30 p.m. Link Union performing at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center, Central Lakes Concert Association, www.concertassociation.net. 28-May 1 – Vintage Car Show, Viking Plaza, www.vikingplaza.com 29 – 7:30 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 30 – 7:30 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org.
May
1 – 2 p.m. Proof at Alexandria Area Arts Association; www.alexandriaareaarts.org. 1 – 10 a.m. Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Alexandria Walk 2016 at Voyager Elementary School, Alexandria; (855) 372-1331, www.walkmnm.nationalmssociety.org. 7 – 4:24-7:24 p.m. Run for the Roses, Theatre L’Homme Dieu fundraiser at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, www.tlhd.org 7 – 6:45 p.m. Racing season opener, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net.
calendar 7 – 7 to 10 a.m. Chain of Lakes Triathlon; www.pickleevents.com. 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 28th annual Alexandria Spring Arts and Crafts Show at Runestone Community Center, Alexandria; www.briggsmotley.com. 10 – 7:30 p.m. Salut Salon performing at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center, Central Lakes Concert Association, www.concertassociation.net. 14 – 6-10 p.m. USMTS Modified Special racing at Viking Speeway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 14 – Minnesota Fishing Opener and Alexandria Garage Sales. 22 – 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony from Scandinavia at Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center; www.centrallakessymphony.org. 22 – 3 to 7 p.m. Lakeside Dance Club, Velvet Brass, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood. 26-30 – Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com. 28 – 5 p.m. 12th annual MN Modified Nationals, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 29 – 3 p.m. 12th annual MN Modified Nationals, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 29 – 10 a.m. Awake the Grapes 5K and 10K race and 1 Mile Fun Run at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 8465443, www.awakethegrapes.com. 30 – 10 a.m. Memorial Day Parade on Broadway in Alexandria, with service at Kinkead Cemetery. 30 – 10 a.m. Osakis Memorial Day Parade and Service at Lakeside Cemetery, Osakis.
June
10 – 7:30 p.m. Collective Unconscious concert at Theatre L’Homme Dieu. 11 – 6:45 p.m. Florian Sprinzel Street Stock Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 16 – Wine & Art Crawl, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com. 18-19 – Osakis Lions 36th annual Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake Osakis, www.osakisminnesotalionswalleyetournament.com. 21-26 – That Wonder Boy at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.org
of events 23-26 – 48th annual Osakis Festival; www.visitosakis.com. 24-25 – Lakes Area Endurance and half marathon, www.runthelakes.com. 25 – Awake the Lakes Rib Fest at Big Ole Central Park, Alexandria; www.awakethelakes.com. 26 – 1:30 p.m. 32nd annual Vikingland Band Festival, www.marchingevents. com/events/vbf. 26 – Alexandria Vintage Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet, Douglas County Fairgrounds. 30 – 7:30 p.m. Matt Vee concert (tribute to Neil Diamond) at Theatre L’Homme Dieu.
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July
1 – 7:30 p.m. Matt Vee concert (tribute to Neil Diamond) at Theatre L’Homme Dieu. 1 – Noon, Lake Miltona boat parade 4 – Sunset: 4th of July Fireworks Display at the Osakis Country Club; www.visitosakis.com. 5-10 – River: A Tribute to Three Legendary Women Songwriters at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.org 8 – Douglas County Relay for Life at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria. 8-9 – Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show, Osakis. 9 – 29th annual Minnesota Lakes Classic Boat Show at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria; www.mnlakesmaritime.org. 10 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Douglas County Tour of Gardens, www.dcmg.info. 12-17 – Urinetown at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.org 14 – Wine & Art Crawl, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com. 16 – Community Education Performing Arts series presents Accidental Hero; (320) 762-3310, www.alexandria.k12. mn.us. 16 – 6:45 p.m. UMSS Sprint Car Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 15-17 – Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org. 15-17 – Art of the Lakes studio tour, Alexandria and various locations; www.aotl-studiotour.org. 22 – Party in the Street, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.
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calendar 23 – 4th annual Mike Commerford Memorial Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. Tues 26-31 – Love, Loss and What I Wore at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.org 30-31 – Rose City Threshing & Heritage Festival, www.rosecitythreshing.org. 30-31 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park; wwwalexandriaareaarts.org.
August
Ongoing Events
2-9 – A Skidoo Named Desire at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, www.tlhd.org 3-4 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale, National Guard Armory, Alexandria. 4-6 – Crazy Days, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com. 5-7 – Forada Days, www.foradadays. com 6 – 6:45 p.m. Hall of Fame night, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 12-14 – Parkers Prairie 43rd annual Fall Festival.
Blizzard Hockey: September thru March Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexandriablizzard.com Alexandria Hockey Fest: Weekends mid-June thru early August Runestone Community Center, Alexandria www.alexhockeyfest.com WISSOTA Car Racing: Saturdays May thru August 6:45 p.m. Additional specials on other dates. Viking Speedway, Alexandria (320) 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net Open Mic Nights: Third Thursday of each month 6:30-9 p.m., Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com
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13 – 6:45 p.m. 2nd annual Fallen Lineman Memorial Modified Special, Viking Speeway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 18-21 – Douglas County Fair, www.dcmnfair.com.
September
3-4 – 6 p.m. NLRA Labor Day Double Dip Special, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 10 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts Along the Trail on Central Lakes Trail, downtown Osakis; (320) 859-6777. 10 – Moonshine Madness, Osakis. (320) 859-2256, www.pantherdistillery.com. 16-18 – Grape Stomp and Fall Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.ccwgrapestomp.com. 20 – Strike Out Illiteracy bowling tournament at Garden Center Lanes, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com. 29-Oct. 1 – Downtown Fall Festival, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.
GoKart Racing: Fridays May thru August 7 p.m. Additional specials on other dates. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria www.runestonegokart.com Photography Workshops: First Thursday of each month 7 p.m. Evansville Art Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com Red Willow Arts Coalition Summer Concert Series: Every Thursday, May 22 thru August 28, 7 p.m. Douglas County Courthouse lawn. www.redwillowartscoalition.org
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October
6 – 3 to 7 p.m. Women’s Showcase at Viking Plaza, Alexandria; (320) 763-3133, www.echopress.com. 7 – 6 p.m. 13th annual Viking Fall Classic, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 8 – 3 p.m. 13th annual Viking Fall Classic, Viking Speedway, www.vikingspeedway.net. 22 – Applefest at Carlos Creek Winery; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 31 – Downtown Trick or Treat, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.
November
3-5 – 32nd annual Arts and Crafters Tour. www.facebook.com/crafterstour 17 – Beaujolais Noureau Wine Dash, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com. 25 – 3:30-6 p.m. Christmas in the Fort, Runestone Museum. 26 – A Hometown Christmas Experience, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association, www.downtownalexandria.com.
First Friday Concerts: First Friday of each month, March thru December, 7-9 p.m. Evansville Arts Center www.evansvilleartcenter.com Live music: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Memorial thru Labor Day Weekend Every Saturday after Labor Day to Memorial Day, 2 p.m. Carlos Creek Winery (320) 846-5443 www.carloscreekwinery.com Vikingland Corvette Club’s Sunday cruise and dinner: Every Sunday of the month May through September, 5 p.m. Classic and Muscle cars included on first Sunday of each Month Alexandria Clinic parking lot www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com
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history Secretary Taft speaking at the Great Northern Railroad Depot in Alexandria.
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he first settlements in Douglas County were established in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state.
The area was a wilderness of woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Sioux and Chippewa Indians. Archeologists date the earliest bones and artifacts found in area burial sites as being preChrist. The Red River Trail, used by early pioneers and wagon trains, passed through the area 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.”
named for Senator Steven Douglas, a statesman and leader in the Democratic Party who helped with its establishment. A government land office was set up in Alexandria. With the signing of the Homestead Act by President Lincoln, a surge of European immigrants and Civil War veterans came. Within seven years almost all tillable land was claimed. In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose to Alexandria, and the next year to Brandon and Evansville. Several cities in the county were started along the steam locomotive line, including Nelson and Garfield. Eventually the Soo Line crossed the county and more towns, including Kensington, Forada, Carlos and Miltona, popped up. The new rail line allowed tourists and sportsmen easy access to the area, and the wealth of fish and game made the area a popular vacation spot.
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 the Sioux were forming war parties. Many settlers headed east to safety, while others combined forces to defend their property. The uprising was too powerful, however, and the settlements were abandoned. Months later the uprising settled down. Settlers returned to the county and soldiers arrived to build a stockade in Alexandria for protection. Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866 things had calmed and the soldiers left. That same year, Douglas County’s boundaries were officially set. The county was
Left and below: Brandon Main Street.
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Above: In 1898, a Swedish farmer named Olaf Ohman found a large flat stone in the roots of a tree on his farm near Kensington. It is now known as the Kensington Runestone.
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EVANSVILLE pop. 615 Alexandria
Alexandria’s population of 13,182 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.
Brandon
Brandon, population 497, 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 after Brandon, Vermont, the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas, for whom Douglas County was named. The town was incorporated in 1881.
Carlos
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.
Evansville, population 615, 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 161, 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).
Garfield
Garfield, population 357, 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.
Kensington
Kensington, population 298, 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 that 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.
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Millerville, population 107, 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.
BRANDON pop.497
Miltona
Miltona, population 432, 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.
Nelson
Nelson, population 186, is located about four miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. 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 1,604, is located about nine miles east of Alexandria on County Road 82. 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 borders. The lake’s name was most likely derived from “Oh-za-kees,” 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.
Melby
Melby is 25 miles northwest of Alexandria in Lund Township. The first settlement was known as Melby Station and was located
on either side of the Great Northern Railroad track and by 1889 was a flourishing community. Due to the dangers of the curving terrain and dangerous railroad crossings, the express office later moved just under a mile west. The businesses and residents soon followed, and Melby formed at that location.
Rose City
Rose City is 18 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. The township was organized in 1875. The community was named after the Rose Creamery, but there are conflicting stories as to how the creamery was named. Some say it was for families in the area with similar names, others believe it was for the wild roses that grew in the area. At one time, the settlement had several businesses, but the population never did take off.
Spruce Center
Spruce Center is 15 miles northeast of Alexandria in Spruce Hill Township. In 1869, a man named Gordon built a dam on Spruce Creek and started a saw mill. Spruce Hill Village quickly grew around it and by the mid-1880s, it was booming. Later, the Merickel Brothers built a larger dam and mill nearby and started Spruce Center. Spruce Hill Township was organized in 1875. Years later, the Spruce Hill dam went out. It was never replaced and that village slowly died. Today it is an historic county park.
unincorporated Belle River
Belle River is 11 miles northeast of Alexandria. Riverdale Township, named for the Long Prairie River, was established in 1870. The name was changed to Belle River Township. The St. Nicholas Catholic Church was built in 1871, and a small settlement developed west of the church that became known as Belle River. The church burned in 1915, but in 1916, a new church was completed, serving as the center of the community to this day.
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the Leaf Mountains, in nearby Otter Tail County. The village formed at a crossroads and at one time included a town hall, general store, feed mill and a large co-op creamery.
Holmes City
Holmes City is about seven miles southwest of Alexandria. The first settler in the area may have been a trapper/trader named Lewis, who had an Indian trading station in Moe Township. In 1858, three men purchased the trading post and moved it to the current site of Holmes City. Holmes City Township was established in 1866 and named after one of the men, Thomas Holmes of Pennsylvania. It was the third township formed in the county.
Leaf Valley
Leaf Valley is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria in Leaf Valley Township. The township was established in 1867. The name refers to its location just south of the Leaf Hills, also called
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Douglas County
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he mission of the Douglas County Library is to provide for the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the community. 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:
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Books for all ages Newspapers Audio books DVDs Downloadable e-books Periodicals
Karen Simmons Study Room
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Library Hours
Mon–Thurs: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 720 Fillmore, Alexandria, MN 56308 Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email: library@douglascounty.lib.mn.us Saturday:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Website: www.douglascountylibrary.org Main - 320-762-3014 | Children’s - 320-762-3013
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Book/CD sets Telephone directories Compact discs Large print materials Computer lab Paperbacks
Services provided for minimal fees include: • Self-serve photocopies • Computer lab photocopies • Fax services • Large meeting room rental • Small conference room rental • Proctoring
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medical Douglas County Hospital
111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1511 | www.dchospital.com Carl Vaagenes, Chief Executive Officer 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 driveABILITY................................ (320) 762-6079 Education.................................... (320) 762-6094 Hearing Impaired TDD.................. (320) 762-6100 Human Resources........................ (320) 762-6080 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 Rehabilitation Services: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy.................. (320) 762-6079 Rehab at Alexandria Clinic............ (320) 763-2573 Rehab at YMCA............................ (320) 762-6479 Return to Work Program.............. (320) 762-6079 Speech Pathology......................... (320) 762-6079 Surgery Center............................. (320) 762-6030 Surgical Floor............................... (320) 759-4200
news
services
Alexandria Clinic, P.A.
A Service of Douglas County Hospital 610 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5123 or 1-800-646-4220 www.alexclinic.com
Osakis Medical Clinic
A Service of Douglas County Hospital 811 3rd Avenue East, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-3038 or 1-800-989-3038 www.alexclinic.com
Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
A Service of Douglas County Hospital 111 17th Avenue East, Suite 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1177 or 1-800-762-1177 www.heartlandorthopedics.com
Sanford Health Broadway Clinic 1527 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0399 or 1-888-640-0399 www.sanfordhealth.org
media
Newspapers
Radio Stations
The Osakis Review P.O. Box 5, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 859-2143 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Website: www.theosakisreview.com E-mail: news@theosakisreview.com
KIKV 100.7 FM (Country) Cool 94.3 FM (Oldies) P.O. Box 1024 604 3rd Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 Office: (320) 762-2154 Studios: (320) 762-OLDIES Websites: www.kikvradio.com, www.cool943.com Email: 100.7@kikvfm.com, email@cool943.com
The Echo Press, Lakeland Shopping Guide, Classy Canary P.O. Box 549, 225 7th Avenue East Alexandria, MN 56308 Echo Press: (320) 763-3133 Tipline: (320) 815-0834 Lakeland Shopping Guide: (320) 762-8385 Website: www.echopress.com Email: echo@echopress.com
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Praise FM (Christian) KBHL: 103.9 FM P.O. Box 247 402 Pike Street East Osakis, MN 56360 1-800-658-2229 Website: www.praisefm.org Email: mail@praisefm.org
KXRA AM (News/talk) 1490 AM & 100.3 FM KX92 FM (Classic rock) 92.3 FM Z99 FM (Pop/rock) 99.3 FM 1312 Broadway Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-3131 Website: www.voiceofalexandria.com Email: info@voiceofalex.com
Historic Downtown
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ake a trip back through history when you visit downtown Alexandria. The town and merchants who populate the downtown stores take pride in Alexandria’s legacy and are dedicated to making your visit memorable.
Alexandria
Formed in 1967, the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association (ADMA) strives to strengthen the attractiveness of downtown for Alexandria shoppers, residents, visitors and business owners alike, while being recognized as a destination and a source of true value in the community. From Third to Eighth Avenue, downtown Alexandria brims with history reaching back to the 1800s and is home to popular shopping destinations such as antiques, unique boutiques, gift shops, eateries, museums and theater.
ADMA is the largest retail organization in Alexandria. Its focus is to leverage the individual resources of small businesses to promote downtown Alexandria with a unified intensity. The group organizes projects and events that take place downtown, as well as pays special attention to the beauty and aesthetic appeal, which can include hanging the “Historic Downtown Alexandria” banners and seeing to benches and trash receptacles. ADMA also purchases and maintains hanging flower baskets in the summer.
www.downtownalexandria.com www.facebook.com/DowntownAlexandria Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association
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State Representatives:
Governor:
Jeff Backer (R) - District 12A 593 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4929 Email: rep.jeff.backer@house.mn
U.S. Rep. - District 7:
Mary Franson (R) - District 8B 517 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-3201, 1-800-709-0796 Email: rep.mary.franson@house.mn
Paul Anderson (R) - District 12B 597 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 296-4317, 1-800-339-6071 Email: rep.paul.anderson@house.mn
Mark Dayton 116 Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th Street St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 201-3400; 1-800-657-3717 Fax: (651) 797-1850 Email: mark.dayton@state.mn.us Website: www.mn.gov/governor
Collin Peterson (DFL) 324 3rd St. SW, Suite 4 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (202) 225-2165; (320) 235-1061 Fax: (202) 225-1593 Website: collinpeterson.house.gov
U.S. Senators: State Senators:
Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) - District 8 143 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 297-8063 Email: sen.bill.ingebrigtsen@senate.mn
Torrey Westrom (R) - District 12 107 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155-1206 Phone: (651) 296-3826 Email: sen.torrey.westrom@senate.mn
Senate Information:
Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3244; 1-888-224-9043 Fax: (202) 228-2186 Website: klobuchar.senate.gov Al Franken (DFL) 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5641 Website: franken.senate.gov
House Information:
(651) 296-0504; 1-888-234-1112 (toll free); 1-888-234-1216 (Greater MN TTY toll free)
(651) 296-2146; 1-800-657-3550 (toll free); 1-800-627-3529 (TTY)
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County Commissioners District 1:
District 4:
Gerald Johnson (320) 834-4876 1466 Co. Rd. 1 SW, Evansville, MN 56326
Charlie Meyer (320) 760-7662 PO Box 114 Alexandria, MN 56308
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 4 includes Alexandria’s Ward 1, Precinct 2; Ward 2; and Alexandria Township.
District 2:
District 5:
District 2 includes LaGrand, Hudson and Lake Mary townships; the city of Forada; and Alexandria City Ward 1, Precinct 1 and Ward 5, Precinct 1.
District 5 includes Alexandria’s Ward 3, Ward 4 and Ward 5, Precinct 2.
James Stratton (320) 834-3728 5100 Centennial Dr., Alexandria, MN 56308
Owen Miller (320) 763-7845 905 Melody Ln. Alexandria, MN 56308
District 3:
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners meets in the courthouse on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m.
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.
County Department Heads All phone numbers below are 320 area code. Adult Probation: Julie Ellison 762-3055, Brian Hanson 762-3852 Ag/Ditch Inspector: Tom Anderson 762-2999 Assessor: A. Keith Albertsen 762-3884 Attorney: Chad Larson 762-3856 Auditor/Treasurer: Char Rosenow 762-3077
Douglas County Courthouse
Coordinator/Personnel: Heather Schlangen 762-3873 Corrections: Kimberly Kruse 762-3062 Tom Altendahl 762-3068 Tonya Breitkreutz 762-3089 Court Administration: Rhonda Bot 762-3033
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Highway Department/ Public Works: Dave Robley 762-2229 Horizon Public Health: Sandy Tubbs 763-6018 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Jeff Schiffman 762-3849 Information Systems: Brent Birkeland 762-3040 Lakes Area Recreation: Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 Land and Resource Management: Dave Rush 762-3863 Library: Jacob Odland 762-3014 Maintenance: Steve Ziemer 762-3097 Motor Vehicle/ License Bureau: Angie Steele 762-3897
Parks Division: Brad Bonk 762-2966 Recorder: Dawn Crouse 762-3877 Recycling: Nathan Reinbold 763-9340 Senior Citizens: Mary Krueger, Senior Liaison Outreach 762-3047 Sheriff: Troy Wolbersen 762-8151 Social Services: Mike Woods 762-2302 Solid Waste: Pete Olmscheid 763-9340 Surveyor: Patrick Veraguth 762-2999 UofM Extension: Ben Anderson 762-3890 Veteran Services: Josh Brummond 762-3883
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city
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A l e xa ndria
POP 502
P OP 13,182
56308
City Hall phone: (320) 763-6678 Website: www.ci.alexandria.mn.us Mayor: Sara Carlson - (320) 763-3646 Administrator: Martin Schultz - (320) 759-3629 City council: Ward I - Virgil Batesole - (320) 763-3393 Ward II - Bob Kuhlman - (320) 491-1243 Ward III - Bobbi Osterberg - (320) 763-9073 Ward IV - Dave Benson - (320) 763-5790 Ward V - Todd Jensen - (320) 815-1751 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) 759-3628 Building Department - (320) 759-3644 Fire Hall (non-emergency): (320) 763-6488 City planner: Mike Weber - (320) 759-3626 Street department: (320) 763-3080 Park superintendent: Bill Thoennes - (320) 760-2928 Lakes Area Recreation - (320) 762-2868 Light and Power: (320) 763-6501 Alexandria Airport: (320) 762-2111 Economic Development Comm.: (320) 763-4545 Runestone Community Center: (320) 763-4466 Council meets at Alexandria City Hall 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
B r a ndon P OP 497
56315
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) 524-2260 City council: Mary Lee Korkowski - (320) 834-5188 Eric Hubbard - (320) 524-2446 Mike Ranweiler - (320) 524-2697 Roger Campbell- (320) 524-2457 Fire chief: Ben Rusch - (320) 524-2220 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at city clerk’s office 1st Monday of each month.
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City Hall phone: (320) 852-3000 Website: www.cityofcarlos.com Mayor: Jeffrey Schiffman - (320) 852-7828 Clerk/Treasurer: John Rolf - (320) 852-3000 City council: Nicole Botzet - (320) 766-5523 Teresa Zwieg - (320) 852-7741 Jason Thimmesh - (320) 460-0543 Todd Burgess - (320) 852-9949 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 Council meets at city offices, 109 1st St. W., 1st Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Ev a ns v ille POP 615
56326
City Hall phone: (320) 834-4995 or (218) 948-2295 Website: www.evansvillemn.com Mayor: Terry Aasness - (218) 948-2254 Clerk/Treasurer: Diana Olson - (320) 834-4995 City council: Monica Olson - (218) 948-2805 Bobbie Batesole - (218) 948-2729 Darek Buse - (320) 524-2010 Richard Novotny - (218) 948-4014 Fire chief: Chris Johnson - (320) 834-4995 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 106 State St., 1st Monday of each month.
For a da POP 161
56308
Mayor: Robert Brittin - (320) 763-8884 Clerk/Treasurer: Jo Kluver - (320) 762-9772 City council: Gerald Kluver - (320) 762-1081 Michaela Olson - (651) 283-2369 Ann Reimers - (320) 815-8663 Fire chief: Bob Steidl - (320) 762-0300 City attorney: Bill Leuthner - (320) 762-0259 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday following 1st Tuesday of each month.
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government
G ar fie ld P OP 357
56332
City Hall phone: (320) 834-2238 Website: www.garfieldmn.com Mayor: John Nienaber Jr. - (320) 834-3210 Clerk/Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 834-2238 City council: Trent Ziegelman - (320) 760-7308 Ryan Holverson - (320) 766-4305 Troy Mills - (320) 639-5534 Jason Uhde - (320) 834-3933 Fire chief: Jed Tatro - (320) 834-2223 City attorney: Thomas Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Monday of each month.
M ilt ona POP 432
56354
City Hall phone: (218) 943-1501 Website: www.miltona.org Mayor: Alan Betterman - (218) 943-5644 Clerk/Treasurer: Kevin Lee - (218) 943-1501 City council: Dave Carter - (218) 943-5199 Mickey Lint - (218) 943-4312 April Steidl - (218) 943-1501 Rick Alton - (218) 943-5025 Fire chief: Joe Leesch - (218) 943-1501 City attorney: Tom Klecker - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
K en s ington
Ne ls on
P OP 298
POP 186
56343
Website: www.kensingtonmn.com Mayor: Jim Schecker - (320) 965-6203 Clerk: Jennifer Kangas - (320) 965-2500 Treasurer: Pryce Score - (320) 965-2419 City council: Dale Rau - (320) 965-2293 Sheila Lanners - (320) 766-8579 Amy Eystad - (320) 965-6261 Brian Randt - (320) 965-2727 Fire chief: Joey Nessman - (320) 815-4437 City attorney: Thornton, Hegg, Reif, Dolan & Bowen - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month.
56355
City Hall phone: (320) 763-6347 Mayor: Gerald Gay Sr. - (320) 808-5432 Clerk: Shari Jerome - (320) 808-9650 City council: George Moon - (320) 762-0166 Duane Barrett Jr. - (320) 267-0895 Beverly Hansen - (320) 762-0481 Michael Erickson - (320) 304-0007 City attorney: Doug Hegg Jr. - (320) 759-2007 Council meets at City Hall 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Os a k is
M i l l erville
POP 1,604
P OP 107
56315
Mayor: Norbert Korkowski - (320) 876-2001 Clerk/Treasurer: Jennifer Lysfjord - (320) 834-2490 City council: Ryan Lehn - (320) 876-2785 Donna Thoennes - (320) 834-5470 Sharon Wagner - (320) 815-9608 Lori Roers - (320) 834-4060 Fire chief: Dale Thoennes - (320) 815-4588 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall 1st Tuesday of each month.
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City Hall phone: (320) 859-2150 Website: www.cityofosakis.com Mayor: Keith Emerson - (320) 859-4584 Clerk/Treasurer: Angela Jacobson - (320) 859-2150 City council: Jim Snyder - (320) 859-5309 Jerry Olson - (320) 859-2664 Kyle Kostrzewski - (320) 859-4281 Randy Anderson - (320) 859-5512 Fire chief: Jon Backes - (320) 491-6880 Police chief: Chad Gulbranson - (320) 859-2550 City attorney: Mike Dolan - (320) 762-2361 Council meets at City Hall, 14 Nokomis St. E., 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Alexandria Township office: (320) 759-5300 Clerk: Gregg Raisanen - (320) 491-6977 Supervisors: Russell Niskanen - (320) 763-7630 Rod Eldevik - (320) 763-7566 Julie Feuling - (320) 266-5708 Jeff Oberg - (763) 229-4580 Joel Dahlheimer - (320) 808-1441 Treasurer: Mona Billmark - (320) 763-7929 Meets at township office, 610 Fillmore, 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 6 p.m.
Belle River Township
Clerk: Denise Klein - (320) 852-7897 Supervisors: Doug Steidl - (320) 852-7710 Jeremy Fuller - (320) 852-760-3639 Robert Larson - (320) 852-7138 Treasurer: Jodi Niblett - (320) 852-7596 Meets at clerk’s home 1st Monday each month, 8 p.m. during daylight saving time, 7 p.m. the rest of the year.
Brandon Township
Clerk: Adrian Ledermann - (320) 834-4418 Supervisors: Gene Fynboh - (320) 834-4661 Kerby Lund - (320) 760-1186 Gaylin Croonquist - (320) 834-4997 Treasurer: Michael Cleary - (320) 290-4490 Meets at Community Center 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., except January and February when it meets 3rd Tuesday.
Carlos Township
Clerk: Rebecca Anderson - (320) 846-0373 Supervisors: Rod Meyers - (320) 852-7563 Dan Lehmkuhl - (320) 852-7481 Bill Krivanek - (320) 846-0668 Treasurer: Dean Yohnke - (320) 852-7702 Meets at Carlos Elementary School 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month, 7 p.m.
Evansville Township
Clerk: Mary Wright - (218) 948-2682 Supervisors: Randy Jacobson - (320) 834-4718 Douglas Lee - (320) 524-2634 Tony Wright - (218) 948-2682 Treasurer: Jeanine Henneman - (320) 834-4049 Meets at treasurer’s home 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.
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Holmes City Township
Clerk/Treasurer: Terrance Cooper - (320) 283-6153 Supervisors: Gary Schuneman - (320) 283-5507 Arthur Isackson - (320) 283-5284 David Fahlin - (320) 965-2394 Meets at Town Hall 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m.
Hudson Township
Clerk: Carol Hedlund - (320) 760-9752 Supervisors: Daniel New - (320) 763-4085 Roxanne Westergren - (320) 760-5007 Ron Fenelon - (320) 763-4197 Treasurer: Cindy VanLuik - (320) 760-9492 Meets at Forada City Hall 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.
Ida Township
Clerk/Treasurer: Barb Kilgore - (320) 491-6727 Supervisors: Daniel Diedrich - (320) 815-0299 Michael Steidl - (320) 846-0815 Jim Peterson - (320) 834-2035 Meets at Township Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 7:30 p.m.
LaGrand Township
Clerk: Kelly Beilke - (320) 763-9611 Supervisors: Gerhard Thoennes - (320) 763-4811 Richard Bromley - (320) 759-1160 Steven Schmidt - (320) 763-7829 Treasurer: Paulynn Terhark - (320) 762-2129 Meets at Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, 4:30 p.m.
Lake Mary Township
Clerk: Nichole Boyden - (320) 763-9289 Supervisors: Dean Radil - (320) 283-5541 James Schmidt - (320) 491-1349 Brad Brejcha - (320) 762-4055 Treasurer: Julie Freier - (320) 763-7078 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.
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Leaf Valley Township
Orange Township
Lund Township
Osakis Township
Millerville Township
Solem Township
Clerk: Pamela Cuperus - (218) 267-2533 Supervisors: Dale Diedrich - (218) 267-2243 Brent Ost - (218) 267-2942 Keith Schultz - (320) 834-4036 Treasurer: Barb Guenther - (218) 267-5741 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m.
Clerk: Jennifer Dietrich - (320) 859-2266 Supervisors: Mitch Zarbok - (320) 859-5087 Bruce Massmann - (320) 859-4439 Ken Marthaler - (320) 766-2000 Treasurer: Newton Earl - (320) 859-2353 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 8 p.m.
Clerk: Tom Reddick - (218) 948-2585 Supervisors: Shane Henrichs - (218) 948-2237 Shawn Englund - (218) 948-2779 Troy Hart - (320) 760-5822 Treasurer: Renae Odens - (218) 948-2838 Meets at Township Hall 3rd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.
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 Howard Swenstad - (320) 859-2410 Meets at clerk’s home 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m.
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 Meets at Fire Hall 2nd Thursday each month, 8:30 p.m.
Clerk: VACANT Supervisors: Bruce Wohlforth - (320) 965-2655 Curt Hamen - (320) 965-2760 Zachary Johnson - (320) 424-0222 Treasurer: Kevin Holl - (320) 304-2561 Meets at Kensington Community Center 2nd Monday each month, Dec.-March 8 p.m., rest of year 7 p.m.
Miltona Township
Clerk: Tom Blank - (320) 852-7078 Supervisors: Jerome Haggenmiller - (218) 943-1841 Gary Anderson - (218) 943-6100 Steve Russell - (218) 943-5191 Treasurer: Rick Mittag - (218) 943-5452 Meets at Community Center 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m.
Spruce Hill Township
Moe Township
Urness Township
Clerk: Karen Kuhnau - (218) 943-5631 Supervisors: Lawrence L. Skoglund - (218) 943-1532 Terry Sather - (218) 943-2258 Brad Lusty - (218) 943-5851 Treasurer: Jesse Lusty Meets at Town Hall 2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m., and at clerk’s house November through February.
Clerk: Todd Egenes - (320) 834-3454 Supervisors: Lynn Bushard - (320) 834-3446 Fred Krafthefer - (320) 886-5347 John Krafthefer - (320) 491-9003 Treasurer: Florence Chlian - (320) 834-2444 Meets at Town Hall 1st Monday each month, 7 p.m. unless otherwise posted or published.
Clerk: Judi Andreasen - (320) 760-5393 Supervisors: John Plaster - (218) 948-2310 Brent Johnson - (218) 948-2175 James Thompson, chair - (320) 808-1138 Treasurer: Shirley Thompson - (320) 986-2191 Meets at Town Hall 2nd Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.
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One of the most eye-catching “landmarks” in Alexandria is Big Ole – a Viking statue in Big Ole Central Park at the north end of Broadway. The idea for the statue began in January 1964 when North Star World’s Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York World’s Fair. The display was to feature the Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled “Minnesota, Birthplace of America.” The new item to coincide with this display was a 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue. Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April 1965 and transported to New York for the World’s Fair. He arrived in Alexandria in December 1965.
Brandon History Center
The Brandon History Center is located in the historic Brandon Auditorium, built in 1936. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display articles, pictures and memorabilia from Brandon, Millerville and the surrounding area for future generations. It also assists in the preservation of the Historic Brandon Auditorium and other local historic sites. (320) 834-4505; www.brandonmn.com (click on history center link under organizations).
Douglas County Historical Society
The Douglas County Historical Society was organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people. It is housed in the historic home of Knute Nelson. Nelson was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, served two terms in U.S. Congress, was the state’s first foreign-born governor and served in the U.S. Senate for 28 years. He died in 1923. In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1987 became the society’s headquarters. The society includes a research library, church, school, cemetery and family history records, microfilm of census records and area newspapers. It has slide shows of area towns, oral histories, photo collections, vintage clothing/uniform collection and more. (320) 762-0382; www. dchsmn.org.
Evansville Historical Foundation
Top to bottom: Big Ole Fort Alexandria Maritime Museum Runestone Museum
The Evansville Historical Foundation was founded by Alf Thompson with the purpose of preserving the history of Evansville and the surrounding community for current and future generations to enjoy. The archives provide a wealth of information on the history of Evansville, as well as a wonderful resource for those interested in genealogical research. The foundation includes several buildings, including the Thompson house, Johanson house, country schoolhouse, log cabin, sod house, root cellar, pioneer church, prayer chapel, town hall and Johnson house. (218) 948-2010; www.evansvillemn.net.
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Kensington Runestone
It’s a controversy more than 100 years in the making: Did an immigrant Swedish farmer find a buried rock in 1898 that contained an ancient runic message carved by Viking explorers 100 years before Columbus landed in America? Or is the whole thing a hoax, perpetrated by the farmer or some other prankster? You can view the controversial stone at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria. A large replica of the Kensington Runestone is located in a small park at the east end of Sixth Avenue in Alexandria.
Runestone Museum/ Fort Alexandria
The Runestone Museum and Fort Alexandria are at 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Along with the famed Kensington Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, a memorial/gun exhibit, wildlife exhibit and hands-on children’s area. Next to the museum stands Fort Alexandria, a nearly exact replica of a stockade built in 1862. The fort includes a general store and post office, log cabin, church, country school, blacksmith shop, washhouse, smokehouse, a 40-foot Viking ship and farm equipment from years gone by. (320) 763-3160; www.runestonemuseum.org.
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria was formed in 1995 by local residents as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic watercraft, resort memorabilia and sporting equipment used on Minnesota lakes. The museum first opened in 2004, with a new building constructed in 2006. The museum celebrates area lake traditions and legacies and is committed to their preservation for future generations. (320) 759-1114; www.minnesotalakesmaritimemuseum.org.
Our Lady of the Hills
Our Lady of the Hills is a shrine of the Virgin Mary erected by a rural Millerville resident in response to answered prayers for healing. It overlooks the hill country near the border of Douglas and Otter Tail counties. The steel and cement statue stands 22 feet tall and weighs 4,500 pounds. It is located on Our Lady of the Hills Road northwest of Millerville.
Osakis Area Heritage Center
The Osakis Area Heritage Center’s mission is to discover, preserve and share the history of the Osakis area. Located in the Osakis Information Center, 11 East Main St., the center includes a research collection of family files, cemetery maps, town maps, county histories, photo files, scrapbooks, high school and charter school yearbooks, microfilm and print copies of the Osakis Review newspaper. (320) 859-3777.
Central Lakes
Trail
Fergus Falls
The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County. The trail then moves on through Ashby in Grant County and into Otter Tail County where it passes through Dalton before ending in Fergus Falls.
DeLagoon Park
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
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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.
Lake Carlos State Park
Lake Ida
Brandon
Lake Carlos
Garfield
Lake Louise Lake Darling
Lake Mina Lobster Lake
Lake Brophy Lake Latoka
Other trail heads are available in Osakis, Garfield, Brandon and Evansville. These trail heads include parking areas, portable restrooms and trailside shelters. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about 1.5 miles east of Nelson. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make one of the longest paved bike trails in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter.
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Alexandria Lake Geneva
Nelson Lake Osakis
Lake Winona
Osakis Lake Mary
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entertainment Alexandria Area Arts Association
The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) strives to foster appreciation, understanding and love of the performing arts by providing experiences that entertain, educate and enrich the community. The AAAA presents a variety of plays and concerts at its theater at 618 Broadway in Alexandria, as well as the annual two-day Art in the Park held at Alexandria City Park. For information, visit www.alexandriaareaarts.org.
Evansville Art Center
The Evansville Art Center is owned and operated by the Evansville Arts Coalition, a group of volunteers who enjoy the arts and appreciate how art enhances the quality of life in rural Minnesota. The purpose is to plan and coordinate art events and activities that entertain, stimulate and engage people. For information, call (218) 948-2787 or visit www. evansvilleartcenter.com.
Central Lakes Concert Association
The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) was formed in 1983 with the goal of offering an expanded program of quality concerts, affordable to the general public. The annual membership allows members to attend all concerts in Alexandria, as well as concerts presented by the Sauk Centre, Ortonville/Milbank, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Wadena concert associations. Call (320) 491-6308 or visit www.centrallakesconcerts.com.
Red Willow Arts Coalition
The Red Willow Arts Coalition was formed in 2009 to promote the arts and provide entertainment events for the lakes area. The coalition offers “Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn” every Theatre L’Homme Dieu Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, 305 Eighth Avenue West, Alexandria throughout the summer. The coalition is stricly made up of volunteers, and business sponsorships and freewill donations cover the performers’ fees, making all concerts free to the public.
Theatre L’Homme Dieu
For more than 50 years, Theatre L’Homme Dieu has contributed to the vibrancy and allure of the lakes area by presenting exceptional and entertaining theater. The 2016 season offers a variety of performances - there’s something for everyone! For information, call (320) 846-3150 or visit www.tlhd.org. The theater is located at 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria.
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schools Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0221, 1-888-234-1222 President: Laura Urban, Ph.D. Website: www.alextech.edu Email: info@alextech.edu Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) is a comprehensive college recognized nationally by the Aspen Institute. The college provides a broad range of options that include Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), online programs, two-year technical and transfer degrees, and one year or less certificates. Additionally, the college provides industry training through its Customized Training Center. The college’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its results. With many programs placing 100 percent of its graduates, the college has averaged 96 percent placement of all graduates. The college continues to have the highest rate of graduation of the two-year public colleges in Minnesota. Student housing adjacent to campus provided by the ATCC Foundation is a unique and convenient highlight of the campus.
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schools Alexandria Public Schools - ISD #206
1410 South McKay Ave., Suite 201 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2141 Superintendent: Julie Critz Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning: Rick Sansted Website: www.alexandria.k12.mn.us E-mail: jjohnson@alexandria.k12.mn.us Alexandria Area High School (320) 762-2142 Principal: Chad Duwenhoegger Discovery Middle School (320) 762-7900 Principal: Matt Aker
Lincoln Elementary (320) 762-3320 Principal: Brendan Bogart Voyager Elementary (320) 762-3325 Principal: Dana Christenson Woodland Elementary (320) 762-3300 Principal: Darla Harstad Garfield Elementary (320) 762-3350 Principal: Lisa Pikop Carlos Elementary (320) 852-7181 Principal: Lisa Pikop Miltona Science Magnet Elementary Principal: Lisa Pikop (877) 736-1419 Community Education (320) 762-3310 Director: Lynn Jenc Early Education Center (320) 762-3305 Coordinator: Connie Good
School board: Dean Anderson Dave Anderson Sandy Susag Angie Krebs Pam Carlson Jean Robley Alan Zeithamer
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The Alexandria Public Schools 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.
Alexandria Area High School (9-12)
Alexandria Area High School (AAHS) is a modern education campus that offers an innovative learning program where every student is known. Its small, innovative learning communities – the Academies of Alexandria – are preparing students for college and career opportunities, while delivering a truly personalized learning experience tailored to every student. In addition to required core curriculum, students are provided with project-based, interdisciplinary learning that gives them “real world” experience and provides connections with local businesses and professionals. State-of-the-art learning labs such as the design/build, innovation garage, and culinary arts classrooms give students hands-on, relevant learning experiences. With more than 160 academic options, including the Early College program, AAHS is committed to offering a comprehensive approach to post-secondary success. This includes more opportunities to earn college credit than are available at any other high school, all while staying enrolled at AAHS and taking courses on the high school campus. A one-to-one digital learning initiative has provided Chromebook laptops to all students at AAHS.
Students at AAHS feel connected to their school and to each other. That’s because 67 percent of students actively participate in any of the more than 50 extracurricular activities that are competitive, fun and inclusive. AAHS is located at 4300 Pioneer Road SE in Alexandria.
Discovery Middle School (6-8)
At Discovery Middle School (DMS), the students are engaged and ready to take on challenges. Teachers inspire them to think critically and become successful learners through rigorous coursework. Students take core courses in English, math, science and social studies and develop a passion for learning through real-world content and quality middle school practices. Students can also participate in extracurricular programming such as athletics, fine arts, math competitions, an engineering club, knowledge bowl and more. DMS is committed to programming that allows students to explore potential interests, develop their strengths and take risks by participating in new learning experiences. Students can explore interests in courses such as family and consumer science, visual arts, music, health, foreign languages, physical education, computer technology, technology education and drama. Through a personalized approach to learning, teachers emphasize responsibilities and academic skills to prepare students for future opportunities. DMS is located at 510 McKay Avenue N. in Alexandria.
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schools Lincoln Elementary (K-5)
Lincoln Elementary is home to approximately 500 students in grades K-5. The staff works as a team to ensure students learn and grow. Staff members strive to achieve academic excellence by collaborating with families and are accountable as a team by monitoring the progress of all students. Lincoln prides itself on its family-friendly, student-centered atmosphere and works diligently to create a dynamic learning environment through preparation, training and embracing change. The school has implemented a balanced literacy framework in K-2 classrooms and continues to train in and implement this model in 3-5 grade classrooms. Teachers are trained in best practice systems of mathematics assessment and intervention to support the Everyday Math curriculum. In an effort to address the whole learner through best practice, Lincoln supports students through strategic behavioral support planning embedded in problem-solving teams. Lincoln embraces the Code of Conduct and the standards of Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility and Fairness. Lincoln is located at 1120 Lark Street in Alexandria.
Voyager Elementary (K-5)
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 teachers value connecting with students, partnering with parents, and collaborating effectively to ensure learning. A balanced literacy model of reading and writing instruction is used that encourages personalized learning, while a rigorous Everyday Math curriculum is aligned with state standards and supplemented with Add+Vantage Math Recovery and SNAP interventions for focused support in numeracy. The Code of Conduct (respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and fairness) is reinforced with a positive behavioral support system. Voyager is located at 203 Voyager Drive in Alexandria.
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schools Woodland Elementary (K-5)
Situated on a 48-acre site, Woodland Elementary is designed to provide a sustainable, efficient and flexible learning environment. Numerous learning options engage students and provide teachers with environments that support what and how they teach. The outdoor classroom and nature trail offer learning experiences beyond classroom walls. A school garden provides fresh produce as part of the lunch program. Teaching staff 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 supplies 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 wireless iPads and laptops for classroom instruction. By the spring of 2015, the school will have a 1:1 computer ratio in grades 4-5. Families are given many opportunities to be engaged. Woodland is located at 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
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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, science, music, art and media/technology. Specialized programming is offered through Reading Intervention, Special Education, Title I, Leveled Literacy Intervention and classes for High Potential Learners. 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. Garfield was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013. 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 integrate science into the curriculum and cross country skis, snow shoes, GPS devices and digital cameras are utilized. Miltona has been recognized as a Reward School four times and received the School of Excellence Validation in 2015. Carlos Elementary School is a little school with a lot of heart! The staff is committed to providing a quality education for each student. From the playground to field trips, students encounter journeys that give them memories to last a lifetime. A new updated playground was installed in 2015. Carlos has a child care program before and after school and a five-day-a-week preschool program. Carlos Elementary received the School of Excellence Validatation in 2015.
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schools Community Education Early Education Center The following programs are offered at the Early Education Center: • Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) • Preschool • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) • Enrichment opportunities for preschoolers Young learners and their families have multiple opportunities to participate in various programs with a wide variety of services at the Early Education Center. Our unique space accomodates a variety of learning environments - flexible classrooms, indoor/outdoor playgrounds and a nature trail.
Alexandria Public Schools Community Education was a Minnesota community pioneer, beginning one of the first Community Education prorams in Minnesota in 1971, along with 15 other public school districts. Whether it’s academic, social or recreational enrichment opportunities for students or adults, school-age child care, early education or parent education, GED or ESL, volunteer services of community concerts and entertainment, Alexandria Public Schools Community Education has something for everyone.
• Early Education • Youth Enrichment • Youth Service • Youth Development • Creating Learners Preschool • Compass, School-Age Child Care • Adult Enrichment • Adults with Disabilities • Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education • Volunteer Services • Performing Arts For information, call (320) 7623310 or visit the office in Suite #201 on the second floor of Woodland Elementary School, 1410 South McKay Avenue in Alexandria.
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schools Osakis District 213
500 East 1st Avenue, P.O. Box X, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2191 Website: www.osakis.k12.mn.us Superintendent: Joe Broderick 5-12 principal: Tim Roggenbuck PreK-4 principal: Pat Ryan School board: Shari Maloney – (320) 859-3098; Monica Klimek – (320) 808-8885; Genny LeBrun – (320) 859-5098; Becky Hensley – (320) 859-5541; Greg Faber – (320) 859-5697; Tom Grundman – (320) 859-5474. The Osakis School Board meets the 2nd Monday 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 Principal: Claire Vincent WCA Secondary School: 301 Co. Rd. 2, Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2520 Principal: Nels Onstad School board: Daryl Amundson – (320) 528-2327; Charles Meidl – (320) 986-2645; Michelle Nessman – (320) 304-0988; Chad Biss – (218) 458-2276; Jeremiah Ulrich – (218) 685-4051; Steve Martineau – (218) 458-2280; Jill Beuckens – (320) 986-2828. The West Central Area School Board meets the 3rd Monday each month.
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schools New Testament Christian School
2505 Hwy. 29 North, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4050 Website: www.newtestamentchristianschool.org Principal/Administrator: Gidget Sprouls New Testament School is dedicated to providing a quality Christian education to students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. A family’s influence on a child’s spiritual growth is the mainstay of the child’s relationship with Jesus Christ. The staff encourages and supplements that relationship. All of the teachers are Minnesota-licensed teachers. They teach each subject from a Bible-based accredited curriculum. The staff at New Testament Christian School partner with families to train up the children to be Christ followers.
St. Mary’s Catholic School
421 Hawthorne, Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-5861 Website: www.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.
Zion Lutheran School
300 Lake St., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalexschool.org Principal: Lynn Peffer Zion is a fully-accredited and licensed preschool through eighth grade program that offers quality, Christian-based 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., P.O. Box 0, Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2130; Website: www.stagnesosakis.com Principal: 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. Our mission is to nurture children and their families through sharing Christ’s love while instilling academic excellence.
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churches Catholic St. Mary’s Catholic - 420 Irving Street (320) 763-5781 Website: www.stmaryalexandria.org Email: stmary@stmaryalexandria.org Priest: Father Steve Binsfeld
Alexandria
Assembly of God Living Waters - 1310 N. Nokomis Street NE (320) 763-5224 Website: www.mylivingwaters.org Pastor: Sam McKay Baptist Cornerstone - 202 7th Avenue E. (320) 762-1565 Website: www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Email: Office@cornerstoneofalexandria.com Senior pastor: Darryl Knappen Grace - 1704 Hazel Hill Road (320) 763-4393 Website: www.gracechurch-alexandria.com Email: gracealx@embarqmail.com Pastor: Craig Dahl
Charismatic New Testament - 2505 Highway 29 N. (320) 762-2444 Website:www.ntcalexandria.org Email: newtest@wisper-wireless.com Pastors: Peter Reishus, Mike Loween Christian Liferight Outreach - 1906 6th Avenue E. (320) 759-3930 Website: www.liferightoutreach.org Director of Ministry: Matt Smith Executive Director: Mark Foss The Point - 1704 Hazel Hill Rd. SE (320) 266-3826 Website: facebook.com/thepointalexandria Pastor: David Christman
Iverson Insurance is an independent insurance agency that as been serving the Lakes Area since 1969. Our mission is to do the shopping and find the best coverage at a competitive price. We want our customers to be able to purchase insurance how and when they want it. www.IversonInsurance.com 119 Main St. Miltona, MN · 800-809-6235 203 East Soo St. Parkers Prairie, MN · 800-568-4423
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churches New Life Christian Church - 1910 County Road 82 SE (320) 763-7051 Website: www.your-newlife.com Email: office@your-newlife.com Pastors: John Taplin, Jeremy Schneider, Blake Saathoff Women’s Coordinator: Sue Ronning Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal - 602 12th Avenue E. PO Box 231 (320) 763-3201 Website: www.alexmnepiscopal.org Email: episcopal@centurylink.net Deacon: Rev. Tom Sinning
House of Prayer - 3020 Rosewood Lane SE (P.O. Box 903) (320) 762-0828 Website: www.hopci.com Email: hopci@hopci.com Pastor: Lynndene Way Lutheran Berea Lutheran Brethren - 1405 6th Avenue E. (320) 762-1092 Website: www.WelcomeToBerea.org Pastor: Steve Walswick Bethesda Lutheran - 1204 North Nokomis NE (320) 763-5164 Website: www.bethesdaalexandria.org Email: bethesdachurch1204@embarqmail.com Pastor: Jerry Lanes
Evangelical Alexandria Covenant - 4005 Dakota Street (320) 763-5659 Website: www.alexandriacovenant.org Email: ecc@alexandriacovenant.org Senior pastor: John LeVahn Executive pastor: Trinity Opp Associate pastor of adult ministry: Rollie Mossberg Pastor of student ministry: Brian Farka
Calvary Lutheran (ELCA) - 605 Douglas Street (320) 763-5178 Website: www.calvaryalex.org E-mail: office@calvaryalex.org Pastors: Hans Dahl, Marilee Bergerson Preschool: (320) 763-4099
Catalyst Covenant - 1410 S. McKay Avenue/Woodland School (320) 759-1800 Email: jmb@catalystcov.org Lead pastor: Jim Black Lake Community - 490 Voyager Drive (320) 762-5424 Website: www.lakecommunity.org Email: michelle@lakecommunity.org Senior pastor: Ron Berget Associate Pastor: Paul Peterson Women’s and care ministries: Melody Warren
First Lutheran (ELCA) - 822 Douglas Street (320) 762-2196 Website: www.firstlutheranalexandria.com Email: frstluth@firstlutheranalexandria.com Pastors: Greg Billberg, Kari van Wakeren Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS) - 2702 Hwy. 29 N. (320) 762-5152 Website: www.goodshepherd-lcms.org Email: shirley@goodshepherd-lcms.org Vacancy pastor: William Moeller Director of Christian education: Ken Bakalyar Living Word Lutheran (LCMC) - 1722 16th Avenue E. (320) 762-1997 Website: www.livingwordalexmn.org E-mail: pastorlwlc@gctel.net Pastor: A.J. Kluver
Full Gospel / Spirit Filled Church for the Harvest -1910 Aga Drive, Suite 280 (320) 759-1400 Website: harvestalexandria.com Email: office@harvestalexandria.com Senior Pastor: Michael Bartolomeo
Shalom Lutheran (ELCA) - 681 Voyager Drive (320) 762-8641 Website: www.shalomlutheran.org Email: shalomlutheran@gctel.net Pastor: Justin Fenger
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churches Belle River
St. Nicholas Catholic - (320) 852-7041 Website: www.stnicholasbelleriver.org Pastor: David Petron Email: stnickbelleriver@gmail.com
Brandon
Chippewa Lutheran - 6655 County Road 7 Northwest, (320) 834-4875 Emails: chippewalutheranchurch@gmail.com minnewaskachurch@hcinet.net Pastor: Todd Klemme Grace Lutheran - (320) 834-4873 Website: www.gracebrandon.org Email: grace@gctel.com Pastor: Dennis L. Preston West Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran (WELS) - 805 Rosewood Lane (320) 762-1644 Website: www.stpaulalex.com Pastor: Michael Neuman Zion Lutheran (LC-MS) - 300 Lake Street (320) 763-4842 Website: www.zionalex.org Email: zionluth@zionalex.org Senior pastor: David Hinz Associate pastor: Geoffrey Gronewold Methodist United Methodist – 2210 6th Avenue East (320) 763-4624 Website: www.alexumc.org Pastor: Craig Haberman Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 1427 Lake Street (320) 763-6721 Website: www.lds.org or www.mormon.org Non Denominational Spirit Life Church - 503 Hawthorne Street, Suite 4 Office: (320) 219-6005 Website: www.spirit-life.org Email: SpiritLifeChurch4Him@gmail.com Pastor: Jeff Ferguson Seventh-day Adventist Lakes Area Seventh-day Adventist - 201 13th Avenue West 760-9761 Website: lakesarea22.adventistchurchconnect.org Pastor: Bill Nixon United Church of Christ First Congregational UCC - 221 7th Avenue W. (320) 763-3341 Website: firstcongregationaluccalex.com Email: firstcongoalexandria@gmail.com Pastor: Scott Keehn
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St. Ann’s Catholic - (320) 834-5095 Website: www.stanns.stclouddiocese.org Email: stanns@gctel.com Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst St. Petri Lutheran - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (816) 806-3884 Email: timothybaglien@gmail.com Pastor: Tim Baglien
Carlos
Trinity Lutheran - (320) 852-7530 Email: trinitylutheran89@gmail.com Vacancy pastor: Rev. Delton Stohs
Evansville
Christina Lake Lutheran - (218) 948-2218 Calvary Covenant - (218) 948-2230 Website: www.calvarycovenantchurchevansville.com Email: calcov@gctel.com Pastor: Kendall Churchill Faith Lutheran - (218) 948-2574, (320) 834-4589 Website: www.faithlutheranevansvillemn.org Email: faithlc@gctel.com Pastor: Dennis Preston
Farwell
Oscar Lake Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake Email: clkrumrey@gmail.com Pastor: Carol Olson
Garfield
East Moe Lutheran - (320) 524-2210 Website: www.moelutheranparish.org Minister: Sarah Evenson - (320) 808-8772 Email: moelutheranparish@gmail.com St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran - (320) 834-2248 Pastor: Benjamin Schimm Email: stjohn@gctel.com
churches St. Luke’s - (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ) (320) 834-2285 Website: www.stlukeschurchgarfield.org Pastors: David Gran, Sue Davidson Email: stlukesgarfield@gctel.com
Leaf Valley
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Millerville
Trinity Lutheran - (320) 886-5678 Website: www.facebook.com/TrinityOscarlake Email: clkrumrey@gmail.com Pastor: Carol Olson
Kensington
Covenant - (320) 965-2331 Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com Pastor: David Wallin Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (320) 965-2331 Email: dtwpastor@yahoo.com Pastor: David Wallin First Lutheran - (320) 965-2549 Email: 1stluthe@runestone.net Interim Pastor: Irv Arnquist St. Paul’s Lutheran - 3491 Co. Rd. 7 SW (320) 304-1371 Email: petersoncello@juno.com Pastor: Michael Peterson
Ebenezer Lutheran - (320) 760-5328 Website: www.lutheransonline.com/ebenezerstjameslcms Email: dwangland@gmail.com Pastor: Dennis Angland Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic - (320) 876-2240 Website: www.sdmillerville.stclouddiocese.org Email: sevendolors@gctel.net Pastor: Father Peter VanderWeyst
Millerville Township
Trinity Lutheran - (218) 583-2825 Website: www.Trinitylcmsmnn.org Email: borchardted@arvig.net Pastor: Ed Borchardt
Miltona
Faith Lutheran (ELCA) - 5500 County Rd. 14 NE (PO Box 123) (218) 943-2891 Pastor’s cell: (712) 449-0027 Website: faithlutheranmiltona.com Email: faith310@midwestinfo.net Pastor: John Riggle Mount Calvary Lutheran - (218) 943-5251 Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern Email: bock32@midwestinfo.net
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Redeemer Lutheran - (320) 859-2769 Email: walb3115@rea-alp.com Pastor: James Walburg
St. Paul’s Lutheran - (218) 943-5251 Interim Pastor: Terry Finnern Email: bock32@midwestinfo.net
Salem Lutheran - (320) 859-3137 Pastor: Steve Hilde
Nelson
Our Saviour’s Lutheran - (320) 762-0140 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen
Sauk Valley Lutheran - (320) 859-3727 Pastor: Steve Hilde
Fahlun Lutheran - (320) 763-9500 Pastor: Jeremy Pedersen
Osakis
First Presbyterian - 101 W. Oak Street W. (320) 859-4550 Website: www.osakispresbyterian.org Email: osakispc@midwestinfo.net
Parkers Prairie
Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception - (320) 859-2390 Website: www.immaculateconceptionosakis.org Email: iccosakis@arvig.net Pastor: Father David Petron
Esther Lutheran (ELCA) - (218) 338-2171 Website: www.estherlutheran.com Email: esther@arvig.net Pastor: Jeanette Bidne
Rose City
Elim Lutheran - (320) 859-4244 Email: elim141@arvig.net Pastor: Lindell Quam
Rose City Evangelical Free - (218) 943-4241 Email: mdr.ralph@gmail.com Pastor: Ralph Erickson
Osakis Lutheran - (320) 859-2350 Website: www.osakislutheranelca.com Email: olcsecretary@arvig.net Pastor: Richard Fitzer
Spruce Hill Church - Care of Douglas County Historical Society (320) 762-0382 Website: www.dchsmn.org Email: historic@dchsmn.org
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BETHESDA LUTHERAN Pastor Jerry Lanes
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Sunday Worship - 9:30am Saturday Worship - 5:00pm Sunday School - 9:45am (Sept. - May)
CALVARY LUTHERAN Pastors Hans Dahl & Marilee Bergerson 605 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN • (320) 763-5178 www.calvaryalex.org
Worship Sat. 6pm Worship Sun. 8:30am Worship & 10:45; 9:35 Sunday School - Broadcast at 10:30am on Z99.3 FM Wed. 6pm Worship Summer Worship Sat. 6pm Worship at Calvary Sun. 8:30am Worship at Calvary Sun. 10:00am Brunch at Luther Crest Bible Camp Sun. 10:45am Worship at Luther Crest Bible Camp on Lk Carlos
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financial institutions Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union - Alexandria Member advisors at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union will listen to your story and use their knowledge to recommend financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts; home, car, and credit card loans; and investment and estate planning advice, and more. Learn more at affinityplus.org or stop into the Alexandria branch at: 418 3rd Ave. E., Suite 108 320-762-1391
BlackRidgeBANK - Alexandria With offices in Alexandria, Carlos & Miltona, BlackRidge BANK is truly your “Community Bank.” See us for all your personal and business needs. Providing financial solutions, one relationship at a time. 320-763-7700 www.blackridgebank.com
Mid MN Federal Credit Union - Alexandria What sets us apart is that you, our member/owner, has a vested interest in our success. Any profits are returned to our membership as higher dividend rates, lower interest rates on loans, additional technology, and growth in services. 405 50th Ave. W, #106, Alexandria 320-762-2686 • www.mmfcu.org
Hometown Community Bank - Cyrus and Forada We have provided financial products and services to our friends and neighbors since 1901. We are proud of our “Hometown” heritage and are committed to providing the excellence in products and services that our customers have come to expect. Cyrus: 100 East Main St. • 320-795-2562 Forada: 10635 Toby’s Avenue SE • 320-763-7400 • www.hcbmn.com 001392144r1
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Glenwood State Bank - Alexandria Located at 2221 S Broadway Street, Glenwood State Bank is a locallyowned, family-owned, and family-operated full-service bank with additional real estate and insurance services. We care! 320-763-0200 www.glenwoodstate.com
Viking Savings Bank - Alexandria We are locally owned and offer personal and business products, including: checking, savings, money market, CD’s and IRA’s, consumer loans, home mortgages and business loans. We are people helping people. 1311 Broadway, Alexandria 320-762-0236 www.vikingsavings.com
Neighborhood National Bank - Alexandria Located at 803 N Nokomis NE, Neighborhood National Bank offers you a complete line of banking and loan services while providing you with the personal attention you deserve. 320-763-8366 www.nnbnet.com
First National Bank - Osakis Located at 211-213 Central Ave. Osakis, we are proud to be a “community bank and believe that community banking is the most responsive to the needs of the customers we serve. We bridge the gap for people in our community. 320-859-2101 www.fnbosakis.com
First Security Bank - Evansville Located at 303 Kron St, First Security Bank is friendly, locally owned, independent bank specializing in meeting the needs of its customers with prompt, courteous service - always with a smile. 218-948-2259 320-834-4679 www.firstsecuritybanks.com
American National Bank - Alexandria “Resurrecting the American Dream.” American National Bank of Minnesota strives to be your financial partner through our exceptional customer service, excellent lending programs, and strong commitment to you, our customers. 512 30th Avenue East • P.O. Box 472 • Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-5330 phone •(320) 762-5331 fax (800) 821-6849 toll free www.anbmn.com 320-965-2419 • www.kensingtonbanks.com 001392232r1
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organizations Aglow International Arlene Johnson www.aglow.org
763-7655
Alcoholics Anonymous and ALANON 1604 Jefferson Meeting line 1-866-423-2969 Bonnie (AA) 766-4540 Kathy (ALANON) 762-2012 Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Ben Klipfel, Executive Director 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Alexandria Area Baseball Association Steve Radtke, president 808-5924 www.AABAbaseball.org
Alexandria Area Community Foundation Judy Radil/Barb Carlson 763-6784/420-3679 1210 Broadway St. S, Suite 420, PMB 364, Alexandria www.communitygiving.org judy@kaleidoscopebusiness.com bcarlson@communitygiving.org Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission 324 Broadway, Suite 101 763-4545 www.alexmn.org aaedc@alexmn.org
Alexandria Area Newcomers Michelle Lenartz, Pres. (507) 429-0014 alexandriaareanewcomers.com alexandriaareanewcomers@gmail.com Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685 115 15th Ave. W. 763-5670 www.elks.org Alexandria Farmers Market Ronald Branch farmmkt@rea-alp.com www.mfma.org
Alexandria Area Hockey Association Kent Kopp, president 808-6657 P.O. Box 592 www.alexhockey.org
Alexandria Festival of the Lakes 610 Fillmore St., Suite 6 www.alexfest.org 762-5666
Alexandria Area Ministerial Association Peter Reishus 762-2444 www.alexareachurches.org
Alexandria Figure Skating Club P.O. Box 471 815-9727 www.alexandriafigureskating.org
Alexandria Area Music Teacher’s Assn. Annette Helder 834-4426
Alexandria Garden Club Greg Schmidt (218) 943-1540
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organizations Alexandria Gun Club David Bartlow 808-1070 alexandriagunclub@gmail.com
American Association of University Women Joan Larson 846-7061
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Coni McKay, Exec. Dir. 763-3161 206 Broadway www.alexandriamn.org info@alexandriamn.org
American Cancer Society Sherri Maanum 1-800-239-7028, ext. 307 www.cancer.org sherri.maanum@cancer.org Cancer information 1-800-227-2345
Alexandria Literacy Project Sylvia Galbraith 762-3312, ext. 4285 1601 Jefferson Street, Room 712 www.thealp.org
American Heart Association www.heart.org 1-877-242-4277
Alexandria Opportunity Center Mike Burke, Exec. Dir. 762-2015 107 Donna Ave. www.alexandriaopportunitycenter.com Alexandria Radio-Controlled Flyers Jim Zabel 834-2072 www.alexrcflyers.com Alexandria Rotary Club Shawn Reilly, President P.O. Box 1032 www.alexrotary.com
491-9651
Alexandria Senior Center Bernice Wimmer, Dir. 762-2087 414 Hawthorne senior@rea-alp.com www.alexandriaseniorcenter.org Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department Jeff Karrow, Fire Chief 763-6488 Alexandria Workforce Center 303 22nd. Ave. W., Ste 107 762-7800 www.mnworkforcecenter.org/ alexandria Alexienne Chorus - Chapter of Sweet Adelines Pam Baker 808-1594
American Legion Auxiliary www.mnala.org 1-888-217-9598 American Legion Post #87 Allan Gerlach, Commander 218-371-1779 americanlegionpost87@yahoo.com American Red Cross, West Central MN Chapter Linda Blackmore, Exec. Dir. and Community Coordinator 251-7641 701 Broadway, Ste 101 763-3800 www.redcrossmn.org; Service to Armed Forces: 1-877-272-7337 Arc West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, Program Coordinator (218) 233-5949; 1-800-411-0124 www.arcwestcentral.org arcwcm@702com.net Art in the Park (A function of AAAA) 618 Broadway 762-8300 www.alexandriaareaarts.org Birthright Pregnancy Resource Center 1114 Broadway, Ste. 5 762-1224 www.birthright.org 1-800-550-4900
Boy Scouts - Northern Lights Council District Office (Alexandria) Patrick O’Brien (920) 419-8401 Service Center 1-877-293-5011 www.nlcbsa.org Brush and Palette Club Jana Tonsfeldt 815-8384 www.brushnpaletteclub.com Caregivers Support Group Mary Krueger
762-3047
Catholic Charities www.ccstcloud.org 1-800-830-8254 Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Joelle Burreson, Board Chair 760-5515 Brad Lambrecht, Artistic Dir. 815-5168 1210 Broadway, Suite 240, P.O. Box 105 www.centrallakessymphony.org Central Lakes Concert Association Randy Morken, President/ Executive Director 491-6308 P.O. Box 694 www.centrallakesconcerts.com Central Lakes Music Club Karen Erickson
762-1713
Century Center Merchants Association Dan Loken 762-3983 2306 S. Broadway St., Ste. 8 Community Action Program (CAP) West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. www.wcmca.org 1-800-492-4805 Community Education (School District 206) Lynn Jenc, dir. 762-3310 1410 S. McKay Ave., Suite 201 www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/ce
Every attempt was made to contact every Douglas County organization for this publication. If your your organization was not included, contact Tara Bitan via email at tbitzan@ echopress.com or call (320) 7631211 for inclusion in next year’s publication.
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organizations Constellation Lodge #81 Masons AF & AM 205 Sixth Ave. E 763-3177 mastermason.org/constellation lodge81 Dollars for Scholars, Alexandria Randy Anderson, Vice Chair 762-4746 Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) Jeff Linn 834-2033 www.douglasareatrails.com Douglas County 4-H Jodi Hintzen, 4-H Program Coordinator 720 Fillmore, Suite B090 762-3890 www.extension.umn.edu/county/douglas hintz010@umn.edu Douglas County Committee on Aging Mary Krueger 762-3047 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195 Douglas County Democrats Rick Rosenfield
554-7539
Douglas County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) Carla Bettin 762-1771 524 Willow Dr. www.dcdac.com Douglas County Extension 720 Fillmore, Ste. B090 www.extension.umn.edu
762-3890
Douglas County Fair www.dcmnfair.com 1-866-656-3247 Douglas County Farm Bureau Federation Vern Hedlin, President 763-4442 460 Northside Dr. NE, Ste. 4 Douglas County Historical Society 1219 Nokomis St. 762-0382 www.dchsmn.org historic@dchsmn.org Douglas County Hospital Education Dept. 111 17th Ave. East 762-6094 www.dchospital.com mcraig@dchospital.com Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary Vickie Olmschenk 762-6024 Douglas County Lakes Association Jan Beliveau, President 762-8494 www.dclamn.org Douglas County Library 720 Fillmore 762-3014 www.douglascountylibrary.org
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Douglas County Library Friends & Foundation 720 Fillmore 762-3014 Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf Vicki Bump 760-4096 1205 Lake St. 762-8976 P.O. Box 1324 www.outreachfoodshelf.org Douglas County Public Works David Robley 762-2999 526 Willow Dr. P.O. Box 398 www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Republicans Jim Nelson 224-8208 Douglas County Senior Office Mary Krueger 762-3047 806 Fillmore, Ste. 1195 Douglas County Social Services 809 Elm St., Ste 1186 762-2302 www.co.douglas.mn.us Douglas County Support Groups Mary Krueger 762-3047 Douglas County Veterans Service Office 806 Fillmore 762-3883 www.co.douglas.mn.us Downtown Merchants Association Joe Korkowski 815-5923 jkork143@gmail.com www.downtownalexandria.com Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Douglas County Sheriff Office 216 7th Ave. W 762-8151 www.co.douglas.mn.us Ducks Unlimited Inc. Kyle Momsen (952) 406-0511 www.ducks.org kmomsen@ducks.org Eagles Club 526 N. Nokomis
763-3063
Ecumen Bethany Community 1020 Lark St. 762-1567 Education Minnesota - Alexandria Russ Hinrichs, President 762-2142 P.O. Box 9 www.educationminnesota.org Elder Network 420 12th Ave. E., Ste. 32 763-9084 www.alexandriaeldernetwork.com eldernet@embarqmail.com
Epilepsy Foundation Lori Braegelmann, Coor. 203-9722 2229 Roosevelt Rd. 1-800-779-0777 St. Cloud, MN 56301 529-0000 www.efmn.org Evansville Arts Center P.O. Box 68
218-948-2836
Experience Works Michael Pattee 634-4232 105 2nd Ave. NE, Glenwood www.experienceworks.org Explore Alexandria Tourism James Feist, Exec. Director 324 Broadway, Ste. 101; P.O. Box 1207 1-800-245-2539; 763-0102 www.ExploreAlex.com Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pines - Region 3 1-800-955-6032 Monica Hussen 421-3994 460 Northside Dr. NE, Suite 30 www.gslakesandpines.org Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors Sandy Thorson 762-2022 Lawrence Keenan 760-2832 Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County Lori Anderson, Exec. Director 7 62-4255 1211 N. Nokomis NE www.hfhdouglascounty.org info@hfhdouglascounty.org Habitat for Humanity ReStore Bob Votz, Manager 759-1989 1211 N. Nokomis NE Head Start West Central Communities Action Valerie Arnquist, Dir. (218) 685-4486 www.wcmca.org/programs vala@wcmca.org Horizon Public Health Deb Shea Mary Krueger 809 Elm St., Ste. 1200
762-2974 762-3047 763-6018
Hospice of Douglas County 763-6018 www.hospicedouglascounty.org Inclusion Network Shari Maloney 762-4466 www.inclusionnetwork.org Jaycees www.alexjaycees.com
834-3030
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June
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July
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Lions’ Walleye Fishing Tournament Osakis Festival Osakis Liquor Store Street Dance
4th of July Fireworks Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show Celebrity Auction Osakis City-Wide Garage Sales Parish Festival
Daily Happy Hour Specials Daily 17 Main St. E., Downtown Osakis
320-859-8180
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August
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320-859-8153
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September 200 Central Ave E, Osakis 320-859-2161
Sportsmen’s Club Corn Feed Quilts Along the Trail Moonshine Madness
October
Community Halloween Party Pharmacy • Health & Beauty • Kodak Picture Maker • Giftware American Greetings Cards • UPS Shipping • Lk. Osakis Clothing Household & School Supplies • Home Health Care Supplies
November
Holiday Bazaar Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Osakis Liquor Store HAPPY HOUR Monday-Thursday • 3-6pm
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320-859-2605
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organizations Kiwanis Club - Golden K Gary Zavadil
759-9855
Kiwanis Club - Noon Bruce Nelson
808-0575
Kiwanis Vikingland Aktion Club Tam Bukowski 762-4415 www.aktionclub.org Klothes Kloset - Charitable Thrift Store 660 Northside Dr. NE 763-9888 Knights of Columbus 722 6th Ave. East
762-5572
Knute Nelson “Friends of Knute” Volunteers Judy Thielke, Life Enhancement Director 420 12th Ave. E 763-1162 www.knutenelson.org jthielke@knutenelson.org Lake Miltona Visitor Bureau www.visitlakemiltona.com
Lake Region Arts Council 133 South Mill St. (218) 739-5780 Fergus Falls MN 56537 1-800-262-2787 lrac@lracgrants.org www.lrac4.org 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. www.lapcca.org Lakes Area Professional Women (LAPW) Nicole Fernholz Pres. PO Box 214 www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com info@lakesareaprofessionalwomen.com Lakes Area Recreation Fritz Bukowski 762-2868 720 Fillmore, Suite B020 www.lakesarearecreation.com
LEARN - Home School Support Group Chad Ferguson 491-0633 learnathomemn.com learnathomeinc@gmail.com Legal Services of NW Minnesota 426 Broadway 762-0663 1-800-450-2552 Let’s Go Fishing With Seniors Mary Krueger 762-3047 806 Fillmore St., Ste. 1195 www.lgfalexandria.com Lions Club (Evening) Lowell Einerson 763-6803 Lions Club (Golden Brothers) Fred Lanca 759-2225 2590 Cherry Ln. Ct. NE 249-6769 Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group Mary Krueger 762-3047 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Headquarters (612) 825-6831 mccl.org
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organizations Minnesota Deer Hunters Mark Nohre 763-4002 alexandria@mndeerhunters.com Model Railroad Club Larry Mathwig amramn115@gmail.com trainweb.org/amra
766-1559
Muskies Inc. - Vikingland Chapter #38 Katie Campion, Pres. 293-7910 www.alexandriamuskies.com National Guard Armory 310 Broadway www.nationalguard.com
762-7817
New Horizons/Aftercare Jeri Dawson 491-5409 801 Broadway jeridawson@andersonfuneral.net Parkinson’s Support Group Val Trumm val.trumm@firstlutheran alexandria.com Pheasants Forever Dean Krebs
762-2196
763-4122
Planned Parenthood 1103 Broadway, Ste. 110 762-0766 www.plannedparenthood.org PLUS Kids (Parents Love Us Kids) West Central MN Communities Action Heather Molesworth, Dir. 762-4100 818 Elm Street www.wcmca.org/programs heatherm@wcmca.org Quilts Along The Trail www.centrallakestrail.com/trail-events. html Rainbow Rider Public Transit 1-800-450-7770 www.rainbowriderbus.com
Red Hat Clubs Marcia Bolin
524-2174
Red Willow Arts Coalition Chuck Wencl, President
762-8394
Resorters Golf Tournament Ron Rebrovich 763-3605 www.alexandriagolfclub.com/Resorters Runestone Amateur Radio Club George Schouweiler 886-5346 www.w0alx.org Runestone Area Education District #61-6014 Carla Ptacek, Director 763-5559 1204 34th Ave. W www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict. weebly.com Runestone Community Center Rod Lorenz 763-4466 City Hall - 704 Broadway arcc@rea-alp.com www.arcceventcenter.com Runestone Go Kart Association Dan Fouss, Pres. 304-4008 www.runestonegokart.com Runestone Museum 206 Broadway 763-3160 www.runestonemuseum.org Runestone Regional Learning Center Carla Ptacek, Principal 762-0627 700 Northside Drive NE www.runestoneareaeducationdistrict. weebly.com Salvation Army 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls www.salvationarmy.org (218) 739-9692 Senior Companion Program Deb Shay 762-2974
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Sertoma Club Chad Meyer P.O. Box 192 Sheriff’s Posse Law Enforcement Center 216 7th Ave. W
762-8151
Someplace Safe 700 Cedar St., Suite 237 762-1995 www.someplacesafe.info Sons of Norway - Runic Vennskap Lodge #530 Judy Burkey, Pres. 760-0387 Special Olympics - Area 4 Leah Wolkow, Program Manager 760-7053 www.specialolympicsminnesota.org leah.wolkow@somn.org Support Groups/Health Care www.alexclinic.com 763-5123 www.dchospital.com 762-1511 Theatre L’Homme Dieu 1875 County Rd. 120 NE 846-3150 P.O. Box 1086 www.tlhd.org United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Jennifer Jabas, Exec.Director 834-7800 503 Hawthorne St., P.O. Box 1148 www.uwdp.org VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars 1102 3rd Ave. E 763-9221 www.alexandriavfw.org Viking Speedway 762-1559 www.vikingspeedway.net Viking Sportsmen Steve Henry 815-9606 www.vikingsportsmen.org vikingsportsmen@gmail.com
organizations Vikingland Band Festival Greg DeGier 491-9268 Rhonda Blaser 760-6787 www.vikinglandbandfestival.com Vikingland Builders Association 509 E 22nd Ave, #103 763-3301 www.vikinglandbuilders.com info@vikinglandbuilders.com
DOUGLAS COUNTY
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE Douglas County Veterans Service Office is mandated by the MN Statutes. We are employed by Douglas County and funded by county property taxes. Our office is responsible for counseling and advising veterans and their dependents about the benefits that are available from the US and MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs. We assist clients with gathering the information needed to apply for benefits and assist veterans or their dependents with the application.
OUR GOAL
Vikingland Community Support 700 Cedar St., Ste. 144 763-6261
TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY
Vikingland Corvette Club Rick Schoenrock 760-8301 www.vikinglandcorvetteclub.com vikingvettes@gmail.com
VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
FROM THE UNITED STATES AND MN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Village Family Service Center 4133 Iowa St. Ste., 105 762-8851 www.thevillagefamily.org 846-3637
Waska Riders Saddle Club www.waskariders.org Women’s Club Kathryn LeBrasseur
763-3394 BENEFITS AVAILABLE •MEDICAL CARE at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers to include the Max Beilke Outpatient Clinic in Alexandria. •COMPENSATION for disabilities related to active duty. •PENSION for war time veterans who meet income and net worth SANDY RAU ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & JOSH BRUMMOND VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER guidelines. •DEATH BENEFITS to include burial at the National and State Veterans Cemeteries. •VA LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS •VA HOME LOAN ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES •EDUCATION PROGRAMS •ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS from the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs, which can include dental, optical, hearing aids, living costs on a short term basis & assistance with rent, mortgage or utilities from the MN Assistance Council for veterans. •TRANSPORTATION: We can assist veterans in getting to their medical appointments at the St. Cloud, Minneapolis and Fargo Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. We also do referrals to other agencies. Our goal is to maximize benefits for veterans and their dependents.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE 806 Fillmore St (South of the Library) | Alexandria Contact us joshb@co.douglas.mn.us
sandyr@co.douglas.mn.us PHONE: 762-3883
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e d i u g Your area GOLF to Joel Goldstrand Design • 27 Hole Championship Golf Course • Indoor Year Round Practice Facility • Best Golf Value in the Area
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
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call for Group Rates FREE DRIVING RANGE WITH PAID GREEN FEES 15 miles S of Alexandria on Hwy 29 to Glenwood. 1.5 miles W of Glenwood on Hwy 28/29 W to Golf Course Rd
Call for Tee Times at 320-634-3680 www.minnewaskagolf.com
• Pro-Shop • Snack Bar • Rentals • Open to the Public • Driving Range 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.
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15185 Golf Course Road, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
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2100 Arrowwood Lane NW • Alexandria
320-762-TEES (8337) www.arrowwoodresort.com
COURSES Pine Ridge Golf Course
Now under new management
Beautiful well-maintained public golf course! Family Friendly - Fun for all skill levels • Scenic • Challenging • Par 35 • Food & Beverages Available • 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
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• Driving Range • Putting Green • Club & Cart Rentals • • Food, Beer, and Wine • SEASONAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Thursdays - Kids 16 & Under golf FREE with a paid Adult From I-94, Exit 90 at Brandon & five miles N on Co. Rd. 16 NW
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COUNTRY CLUB CLUB, CART & GOLF RENTALS LOUNGE: Beer & Set-ups, Sandwiches & Pizza 1 PRICE FOR 9 HOLES ALL THE TIME 2 golfers with cart $30 1 golfer with cart $15 (Not valid for league play) Please call ahead for a tee time Seasonal memberships available
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lakes Crooked
Size: 281 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.
Darling
Size: 1,050 acres Depth: 62 feet Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos Named for Andrew Darling who settled in the area in 1860.
Aaron
Size: 614 acres Depth: 16 feet Features: Shallow with sandy beaches Public access: South end off Lakes Rd.
Agnes
Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Features: Fishing pier in City Park Public access: City-owned access on southwest end off Agnes Blvd. Named for early settler Will Kinkead’s girlfriend who lived out East.
Andrew
Size: 918 acres Depth: 83 feet Features: Sandy beaches, spring-fed, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side off Co. Rd. 28 Named for first physician in Alexandria.
Blackwell
Size: 307 acres Depth: 42 feet Public access: East side off Country Ln. Named for early settler of Holmes City.
Brophy
Size: 293 acres Depth: 44 feet Features: Island, sandy beaches Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 and Brophy Park Rd. Named for Brophy family, early residents.
Burgen
Size: 174 acres Depth: 43 feet Features: Small, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 23 Named for William Burgen, who lived on the southwest shore in 1869.
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Carlos
Size: 2,598 acres Depth: 163 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public accesses: North shore in state park off Co. Rd. 38; northeast shore near state park; west shore off Co. Rd. 11; east shore off Co Rd. 42 and E. Lake Carlos Dr. Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends at West Point Academy.
Devils
Size: 234 acres Depth: 35 feet Features: Spring-fed, sandy beaches, connects to county park Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 7 and Devil’s Lake Rd.
Freeborn
Size: 248 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 96
Geneva
Size: 1,175 acres Depth: 95 feet Features: Deep, headwaters of Chippewa River Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 Named for Native Americans.
Size: 640 acres Depth: 63 feet Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Southeast side off Hwy. 82 Called Rowley on early maps; renamed by Walter Scott Shotwell after resort town of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Christina
Gilbert
Size: 3,978 acres Depth: 14 feet Features: Large, shallow Public access: Southwest end off Co. Rd. 82 Named for the Queen of Sweden.
Size: 202 acres Depth: 17 feet Features: Quiet Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 7 and Moe Hall Rd. Named for an early settler.
Cowdry
Grants
Chippewa
Size: 242 acres Depth: 52 feet Features: Small, clear Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82 and E. Lake Cowdry Rd. Named for Samuel Cowdry, an early settler.
Size: 177 acres Depth: 60 feet Public access: Northwest corner off Co. Rd. 94
Henry
Size: 152 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Lake Agnes Named for the son of Charles Cook, an early settler.
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Ida
Size: 4,427 acres Depth: 106 feet Features: Large, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 34 and Big Horn Bay Rd.; east side off Co. Rd. 34 and Pilgrim Point Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 34 and Sunset Strip Named by Myron Colony, one of the lake’s first colonists, in honor of a girlfriend out East.
Indian
Size: 76 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 6 and Indian Lake Rd.
Irene
Size: 639 acres Depth: 44 feet Public access: Northwest side off Hwy. 29 and Irene Rd.; southeast side off Co. Rd. 64 First known as Reservation Lake, renamed for Irene Roadruck, daughter of early settler.
Latoka
Size: 753 acres Depth: 108 feet Features: Clear, deep, good water quality, public swimming beach Public accesses: North side off Co. Rd. 82, West side of South Basin off Hwy. 27 and Vonderheid Dr. Named for Native Americans.
L’Homme Dieu
Size: 1,801 acres Depth: 85 feet Features: Access to chain of lakes, public swimming beach Public accesses: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42; northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 Reports vary, but one story is that lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos were named by an early settler in honor of two friends who attended West Point.
Little Chippewa
Size: 269 acres Depth: 24 feet Features: Shallow, sandy, connects to county park Public access: South shore off Co. Rd. 108 Named for Native Americans.
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Lobster
Size: 1,329 acres Depth: 65 feet Features: Many bays and points, island Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its shape, which resembles a lobster. It is believed this lake was first called Kinkead, but later changed.
Long
Size: 218 acres Depth: 18 feet Public access: East end off Long Lake Rd. Named for its contour.
Louise
Size: 214 acres Depth: 33 feet Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 22 Named for a child of Charles Cook, an early settler.
Maple
Size: 831 acres Depth: 78 feet Features: Mostly shallow, spring-fed, excellent water quality Public access: North end off Co. Rd. 4; east side off Co. Rd. 87 Named for the many maple trees that surrounded the lake.
Mary
Size: 2,450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Large, gradual slopes, popular recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off Hwy. 27; southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4 Named for Mary Kinkead, a sister to some of Alexandria’s original settlers.
Mill
Size: 450 acres Depth: 40 feet Features: Spring-fed, deep, clear Public access: Southeast corner off Hwy. 27 Called Cornelia on early maps; unknown how it was renamed.
Size: 5,724 acres Depth: 105 feet Features: Largest lake in county; deep, clear; sandy beaches Public accesses: North shore off Co. Rd. 14 and Sandy Beach Dr.; northeast side off Hwy. 29 and North Lake Miltona Dr.; west side off Spring Lake Rd. Named for Florence Miltona Roadruck, who homesteaded in Leaf Valley with husband.
Mina
Size: 411 acres Depth: 123 feet Public access: North point off Co. Rd. 8 Named by Fredric Von Baumback, a Prussian officer, a major in the Civil War and Secretary of State, for his mother.
Moon
Size: 144 acres Depth: 38 feet Public access: North side off Co. Rd. 82.
Moses
Size: 824 acres Depth: 32 feet Features: Clear, sandy Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 Named for religious prophet, or possibly for a prominent Alexandria family.
Osakis
Size: 6,389 acres Depth: 86 feet Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis; west side off Co. Rd. 10; north end off Co. Rd. 10 (other access in Todd County) Name likely derived from Ojibwe Indian name for the lake, “Oh-za-kees,” which means “place of the Sauk” and refers to Sauk Indians who roamed the area.
Oscar
Size: 1,119 acres Depth: 25 feet Features: Island Public access: North side off State Hwy. 27 Named for the King of Sweden.
Size: 263 acres Depth: 40 feet Public access: South side off Hwy. 114 and Pocket Lake Rd. Named for its contour.
lakes Rachel
Size: 442 acres Depth: 65 feet Public access: East shore off Co. Rd. 93 Named for the daughter of an early Holmes City settler.
Red Rock
Size: 903 acres Depth: 22 feet Features: Shallow Public access: East side off Shorewood Dr.
Reno
Size: 3,793 acres Depth: 23 feet Features: Large, shallow, sandy (most of lake is in Pope County) Public access: Northeast end off Hwy. 29
Round
Size: 81 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Quiet Public access: South end off Co. Rd. 27 Named for its contour.
Smith
Size: 666 acres Depth: 30 feet Features: Spring-fed, quiet Public access: Northeast corner off Hwy. 82 and Smith Lake Rd. Named for a family that homesteaded near the lake.
Stowe
Size: 389 acres Depth: 14 feet Public access: West end off Co. Rd. 82 and Stowe Lake Rd.
Turtle
Size: 218 acres Depth: 21 feet Public access: Southwest corner off Co. Rd. 88
Union
Size: 107 acres Depth: 45 feet Public access: SE side off Co. Rd. 23
Vermont
Size: 338 acres Depth: 59 feet Public access: Southeast side off Hwy. 29 and E. Lake Vermont Rd.
Victoria
Size: 417 acres Depth: 60 feet Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end off Hazel Hill Rd. Called Scocka on early maps; renamed by Walter Shotwell in honor of English queen. His father, Daniel, homesteaded between lakes Victoria and Geneva in 1859.
Whiskey
Size: 160 acres Depth: 46 feet Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 58
Winona
Size: 213 acres Depth: 9 feet Public access: City-owned, carry-in access on northwest end Probably named by Mary Kinkead, sister of Alexander and William, the first settlers in Alexandria. The first child born in Fort Alexandria was also named Winona.
beaches Public beaches with no lifeguards:
Lifeguard-staffed public beaches:
City Park Beach - Alexandria. Lake Henry in Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42.
Lake L’Homme Dieu Beach Alexandria. Take State Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.
Rotary Beach - Alexandria. Between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos off County Road 42. Chippewa County Park Beach Brandon. Between lakes Little Chippewa and Devil’s off County Road 108.
Lake Latoka Beach - Alexandria. Take County Road 82 west from Alexandria, turn south on County Road 90, then west onto Latoka Beach Road.
Lake Carlos State Park - Carlos. Lake Carlos, seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38. Lake Osakis Beach - Osakis. Located on East Lake Street in Osakis.
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parks City parks
Most cities in the area maintain city parks, many of which offer playground equipment and picnic areas. Alexandria City Park is at the north end of Alexandria, one block west of County Rd. 42. It offers a playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier. Big Ole Central Park is on the north end of Broadway in Alexandria, next to Lake Agnes. It features a gazebo, kiosk shelter and serves as a trail head for the Central Lakes Trail. Dean Melton Fillmore Park is at Fillmore St. and 15th Ave. West in Alexandria. Fred Foslien Park is in Victoria Heights, two blocks south of Hwy. 27 off Knut Street in Alexandria. Geneva Crest Park is on the west side of Lake Geneva in Alexandria (take Hwy. 82 East, turn north on Birch Ave., go 3/4 mile, go east on Basswood two blocks and north on Geneva Dr.). Goose Park is three blocks west of Broadway on Fifth Avenue West in Alexandria. Lake Agnes Park is on the south shore of Lake Agnes along County Rd. 37 in Alexandria. Lake Connie Park is on Seventh Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria.
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Lakeview Park is near Hwy. 82 East and Birch Ave. in Alexandria (take Hwy. 82 East to Birch Ave., turn west on Runestone Place and west on Lake Park Ave.). Legion Park is at Broadway and Eighth Ave. West in Alexandria. Manor Hills Park is in Alexandria. Take Hwy. 29 North to Manor Dr. and go two blocks to the right on Springdale. Martin’s Hope Park is on Second Ave. across the street from Big Ole Central Park. Noonan Park is at Nokomis Street and 10th Ave. in Alexandria. Oak Knoll Park is on the northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Take Hwy. 29 North, turn right on McKay Ave. and left on Oak Knoll Dr. Osagi Park is on Lake St. 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 St. in Alexandria. Runestone Park is about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on Sixth Ave. East.
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Chippewa Park is three miles north of Brandon on County Rd. 108. It features picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms, showers, drinking water, a swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit and camping sites. Curt Felt Memorial Park is north of Alexandria off County Rd. 42. It has a volleyball court, playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms, horseshoe courts and a softball field.
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EXCAVATING & ASPHALT PAVING
“SOLVING PROBLEMS” Since 1984
Lake Brophy Park, located on the north side of Lake Brophy, is the newest addition to the county’s park system. Take County Road 82 west of Alexandria to the Brophy Landing road. Currently, the park is mostly undeveloped but includes a parking area, portable restroom, dock and fire ring. It also includes natural surface trails for walking, biking, and running, as well as access to the Central Lakes Trail. Lake Brophy Wayside Park is west of Alexandria at the intersection of County Rds. 82 and 8. It has picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground and views of Lake Brophy. Kensington Runestone Park is 15 miles west of Alexandria on State Hwy. 27. It’s where the famed Kensington Runestone was found. There are picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking and cross country ski trails and historic displays. Spruce Hill Park is near Miltona (from Alexandria, take Hwy. 29 to County Rd. 5 and go east five miles). It has picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, and interpretive, hiking and cross country ski trails.
State parks
Lake Carlos State Park is near Carlos. Take State Hwy. 29 north from Alexandria, turn west on County Rd. 38, turn left into park. Permit is required; purchase at park office ($5/day, $25/year). The park features hiking, snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, canoe/ paddleboat rentals, play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms, showers, boat landing, amphitheater, visitor/ interpretive center, naturalist programs, geocaching, equestrian area, skating area and fishouse rental.
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• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RE-WORK • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS • COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS • STREET & HIGHWAY PAVING • TENNIS COURTS • ASPHALT REPAIR • ASPHALT MAINTENANCE • ASPHALT REMOVAL • RESURFACING • PATCHING • CRACK FILLING • STRIPING • SWEEPING
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Urbank, MN • 218-267-6455 Wed., Thurs., Fri. 3pm-1am Sat. 11am-1am Sun. 11am-Midnight OPEN DAILY Serving lunch & dinner • BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS • FULL BAR Mon.-Sat. open at 11am. Sun. open @3pm
4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria 1 Block North of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge
320-846-1051 www.interlacheninn.com
• Full Bar Come • Appetizers Try Our • Baskets • Burgers • Dinners Deep • Salads • Wraps Fried • Sandwiches Turtle! Sunday Buffet 11am-2pm
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Overlooking Le Homme Dieu Bay
Great Food & Fun For The Whole Family! Outdoor Patio • Live Music Night Club • Sand Volleyball www.bugaboobay.com
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3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road, North 3/4 mile
320.762.7089 • Full Service Bar • Finest Quality & Wide Variety of Menu Choices • Dinner Specialties Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Chicken • Daily /Nightly Specials • Most Items available for Take Out
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…the art of wine
The Area’s premier wine bar & restaurant
115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN
320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294 FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am
• More than 29 tap beers • Nightly drink specials
• 50+ wines by the glass • Specializing in our 70+ unique craft beers • Eclectic gourmet food all from scratch • Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Summer Open @ Noon Winter Open @ 4 sixthavenuewineandale.com
115 6th Ave. E, Downtown Alexandria • 320-759-2277
320-759-0885 Hwy 94 & Hwy 29 S, Alexandria www.doolittles.com
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, Biscuits & Gravy • Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat. ‘til 10am • Homemade Soups & Daily Specials • Deli Sandwiches • Area’s Best Salad Bar • Caramel Rolls, Homemade Pies
511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000
Mon. - Thurs. 7am - 5pm Fri. & Sat. 6am - 5pm Breakfast, Noon & Dinner Specials
Appetizers & Soups • Sandwiches & Wraps Pasta • Salads • Burgers • Poultry Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks & Ribs
Weekly Specialties!
BAR & GRILL HOURS 9am - Last Call - 12:45am Full Food Service In Bar Until 10pm DANCE FLOOR with complete speaker system
Create your own pasta dish & see it sautéed on the spot!
Outdoor Patio • Full Menu • Full Bar Electronic & Paper Pull Tabs
Breakfast & lunch favorites including prime rib & glazed ham, omelette station, fresh rolls, fruit and biscuits & gravy!
Reservations requested for menu - groups over 8
320-852-7170 | 211 Main Ave, Carlos
Tuesday: Build Your Own Burger 2 of ‘em for $10.95! 5-9 pm Friday: Pasta Buffet 5-9pm
Sunday: Prime Rib Brunch 8am-2pm
320-762-1124 • www.arrowwoodresort.com 2100 Arrowwood Lane NE, Alexandria
Open Daily at 11 am
Lunch & Nightly Specials • Pizza • Burgers • Sandwiches • Baskets • Salads • Pasta Pool Table • Dart Boards • Game Room Peanuts & Popcorn • Pull Tabs • 6 Big Screens
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FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OF Appetizers to Salads, Sandwiches, Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11am-1:30pm Sunday Buffet starting at 9am
• More than 29 tap beers • Nightly drink specials
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DAILY SPECIALS
320-762-2416 • Downtown Nelson
www.corralsaloonandeatery.com
OPEN: Monday - Friday 11am • Saturday & Sunday 7am Monday: All You Can Eat Taco Bar & Fixings $6.99 Tuesday: Hamburger Steak $8.99 Wednesday: Chicken & Sausage Buffet $8.99 Thursday: Fall off the bone Ribs $10.99, Jumbo Wings! 3 wings/$4.99, 6 wings/$7.99
Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Prime Rib - Q/$18.99, K/$22.99, AYCE Fish Fry $10.99 Prime Rib - Q/$18.99, K/$22.99 Breakfast Buffet 9am-1pm $8.99
*NEW* 1/4 Chicken Dinner $8.99
1/4 Chicken & 1/2 Rack Ribs $15.99
Meat Raffle Friday @ 6pm Pulltabs available during all saloon hours
Senior Lunch Specials: Monday-Friday 11:30am-1pm
FULL SALAD BAR FRI, SAT, & SUN!
HAPPY HOUR:
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Old Brick | Toasty Fireplace | 70+ Craft Beers | 50+ Wines
SUMMER HOURS: Open at Noon WINTER HOURS: Open at 4pm Just off Broadway with an atmosphere second to none
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• Pull Tabs • Pool Table • Dart Boards • Game Room
Hwy 29 N • Alexandria • 320-762-1324
• Sandwiches • Burgers • Baskets • Salads • Pizza
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Open Daily at 11 a.m. Lunch & Nightly Specials
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320-763-7712 • 104 Broadway - Next to Big Ole Statue Open Daily 8 A.M - 1 A.M. • Like us on Facebook!
www.depotalex.com Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot Overlooking Lake Agnes.
• Large Menu & Salad Bar • Best Pizza in the Area • Dine In or On the Deck • Full Lounge, TVs • Pool Tables & Games • DJ Thurs. – Sat. Nights • Large Groups Welcome • Full Catering Available
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