vacationer winter 2011-2012

Your Free guide to the Alexandria Lakes Area

• Skiing and Tubing • Ice Fishing Challenge • Ice Skating

VacationerWinter 2011-2012Winter 2011-2012

Cheer forCheer forBlizzard HockeyBlizzard Hockeyp. 7p. 7

Warm UpWinter

When quality counts, count on Elden’s.When quality counts, count on Elden’s.

Elden’sElden’s FOOD FAIRFOOD FAIRCorner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria • 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.comCorner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria • 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com

At Elden’s Food Fair, we’ve got all your winter favorites!

• Coffee and cocoa (marshmallows, too!) • Locally produced apple cider • Roasts (great for the slow cooker!) • Fresh baked breads and rolls • Alexandria sweatshirts & apparel

Plus warm, friendly smiles from the associates you know and trust!

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Publisher: Jody HansonSpecial Projects Editor: Tara Bitzan

Special Projects Reporter: Lowell AndersonCover by: Kelsey Langager • Design by: Karla Mikkelson

A publication of the Echo Press320.763.3133 • www.echopress.com

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Calendar of events ........................................................4Ice Fishing Challenge .....................................................6Blizzard hockey ............................................................7Explore the area on snowmobile .....................................8Outdoor activities .......................................................10Alexandria Area YMCA.................................................12Douglas County Library ................................................14DATA snowmobile trail map ..........................................16Area history ...............................................................18Indoor activities ..........................................................20Area lakes..................................................................23Downtown Alexandria .................................................24Dining guide ...............................................................25

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If this is your first visit to theAlexandria lakes area, welcome! Wehope you enjoy your stay. And, if youare a return visitor, welcome back!

Although many people choose tovisit the lakes area in the summer, thewinter season also offers many recre-ational opportunities.

This publication is meant to serveas a helpful resource to help you makethe most of your winter visit to thisarea. It includes information on snow-mobiling, skiing, skating and manyother outdoor activities. It is also aguide to many of the indoor activitiesthe area has to offer, including histori-cal sites and indoor recreation.

We hope you enjoy your wintervisit to the Alexandria lakes area!

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December 20111-4 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, AAAA Theatre,

Alexandria1-4 The Gospel According to Scrooge,

Lake Geneva Christian Center, Alexandria2 Christmas Open House/ Ethnic Bake Sale,

Douglas County Historical Society, Alexandria2 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria3 Douglas County Hospital Holiday Ball, Arrowwood Resort,

Alexandria3 Santa Day, Echo Press, Alexandria3 Santa Day, Osakis Public School3 Christmas brunch, First Presbyterian Church, Osakis3 Festival of Trees open house, Galeon, Osakis4 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood4-18 Santa at the Mall (Weekends only), Viking Plaza Mall,

Alexandria 6 A Night of Bella’s – Holiday Style, Carlos Creek Winery,

Alexandria8-10 A Hometown Christmas Experience, Downtown Alexandria9 The Nutcracker Ballet, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria9 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria10 Jingle Bells Telethon, Lake Geneva Christian Center,

Alexandria10 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria15 Holy Bells: A Deer Camp Christmas, AAAA Theatre,

Alexandria16 Osakis Senior Club Christmas party, Community Center,

Osakis18 Children’s Piano Recital, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 20 Blood drive/Men’s Day, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 27 Spruce Hill Christmas, Spruce Hill Church30 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria31 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood

January 20121 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria6 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria15 Winter lecture series, Community Center, Osakis19-22 Winter Sidewalk Sale, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 20 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria21 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria22 Bridal Show, Holiday Inn, Alexandria28 Youth Day, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 29 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria

February 20123 Blizzard Hockey vs.

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4-5 Hobby Fair, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria

7-8 KIKV Ag Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria

8 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck,RCC*, Alexandria

10-12 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria

11 Ice Fishing Challenge, Lake L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria11 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria12 Old Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale,

Osakis Lutheran Church12 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood13 Women’s Pamper Yourself Day, Viking Plaza Mall,

Alexandria 17 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria17-19 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria17-19 Sportsmen Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 19 Voces8 concert, Jefferson High School, Alexandria24 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria24-26 Tractors on the Mall, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 25 Blizzard Hockey vs. Coulee Region, RCC*, Alexandria26 Polar Bear Plunge, Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria

March 20122-4 KXRA Home Show, RCC*, Alexandria2-4 Boat and Recreation Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 3 Ice golf tournament/ fire department fundraiser,

Walleye Lodge, Osakis11 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood16 Blizzard Hockey vs. Bismarck, RCC*, Alexandria17-18 Home, Garden and Health Show, Viking Plaza Mall,

Alexandria 18 Winter lecture series, Community Center, Osakis23 Riders in the Sky cowboy show, Jefferson High School,

Alexandria24 Blizzard Hockey vs. Minot, RCC*, Alexandria24-25 Spring Craft Show, Viking Plaza Mall, Alexandria 25 Blizzard Hockey vs. Austin, RCC*, Alexandria

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April 20121 Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria3 Passion Drama, Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria7 Easter Bunny/Egg Decorating Contest, Viking Plaza Mall,

Alexandria 8 Spruce Hill Easter sunrise service, Spruce Hill Church13-14 Figure Skating Show, RCC*, Alexandria14 Freedom First Riders, RCC*, Alexandria15 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood20-22 Harvey, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria27-29 Harvey, AAAA Theatre, Alexandria

May 20122 Jose´ Cole Circus, RCC*, Alexandria5 Briggs Motley Craft Show, RCC*, Alexandria5 Model Train Show, RCC*, Alexandria6 Winter Dance Club, Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood11 Metales M5 concert, Jefferson High School, Alexandria 12 RCC Garage Sale, RCC*, Alexandria12 Walleye fishing opener25-27 Awake the Lakes festival, Alexandria26 Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride, Alexandria26 Bass fishing opener

June 201215-17 Osakis Lions fishing tournament, Osakis16 Just Like Grandma’s 5k run, Osakis21-24 Osakis Festival, Osakis24 Vikingland Band Festival, Downtown Alexandria

July 20124 StarStorm fireworks, Arrowwood Resort,

Alexandria4 Fireworks display, Osakis Country Club14 Roddin’ Round the Lake car show, Osakis28-29 Art in the Park, Alexandria City Park 29-31 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club

August 20121-4 Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club16-19 Douglas County Fair, Alexandria

September 20128 Quilts Along the Trail, Osakis18 Strike Out Illiteracy BowlingTournament

Ongoing Events Theatre L’Homme Dieu: Mid-June through thebeginning of August, Alexandria. (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org

Men’s and women’s bowling tournaments:Weekends October through May, Garden CenterLanes, Alexandria. (320) 763-6565,www.gardencenterlanes.com

Viking Speedway WISSOTA racing: Weekends late April throughearly September, Viking Speedway, Alexandria. (320) 762-1559,www.vikingspeedway.net

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Lake L’Homme Dieu near Alexandria.

In the past 12 years, the number of participants inthe Ice Fishing Challenge has increased dramatical-ly. The event is now Minnesota’s second largest icefishing tournament. More than 2,200 anglers took tothe ice of Lake Agnes to compete in last year’s tour-nament.

This year, the tournament will be moved back toLake L’Homme Dieu near the Krueger’s Creekaccess, where it has been held every year except lastyear. Participants will park just off of Highway 29(watch for signs) and buses will shuttle them to thetournament site.

New this year, is a youth fishing expo hosted byprofessional fisherman Mike Frischt. The expo willlast from 9 to 11 a.m. and everyone younger than age16 will get a prize. Anglers must bring their own pole.

This year’s tournament will also include some ven-dors at the site.

Because some prize money is being rolled overfrom last year, this year’s tournament will have thebiggest cash payout in the tournament’s history, with$57,900 in fishing prizes and $9,800 in raffle prizes.

Anglers who catch the top 100 fish in the contestwill receive a cash prize. Prizes include $20,000 forfirst place, $5,000 for second place and $2,500 for thirdplace. Fourth through 100th-place anglers willreceive cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $200.

One of the best things about the contest is that youdon’t need to have a large fish to be a winner; manyof the winners in previous years had fish that

weighed less than one pound. In fact, the way theprize system works, even the participant in 100thplace can walk away with $1,000.

You don’t even have to fish to be a winner becausethere is also a raffle drawing set for that day with atotal cash payout of $9,800. Raffle prizes include$5,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500for third place. Winners from 4th through 20th placewill receive anywhere from $100 to $500.

Raffle tickets, which are $5 each, can be purchasedfrom any Sertoma member in the area, and can alsobe purchased at the Ice FishingChallenge.

Tickets for the Ice FishingChallenge are $35 each andcan be purchased at Elden’sFood Fair andChristopherson Bait inAlexandria, Koep’s Corner inGlenwood, and the HolidaySuper Stop in Sauk Centre. Topurchase tickets online, or formore information, visitwww.icefishingchallenge.org.

Proceeds from the event goto local charities.

Ice Fishing Challenge offersnearly $68,000 in cash prizes

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Junior A hockey team. Now in its ninth sea-

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Center in Alexandria.

The roster is made up of 33 players – 17 fromMinnesota, one from Belgium, one from Ontario andothers from throughout the United States.

The purpose of the league is to help athletes makethe transition from high school hockey to college hock-ey – and potentially professional hockey.

Reserved tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6for students and free for children 6 and younger. Seasonticket packages and flex packages, as well as VIP decksthat include food and beverages, are also available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call(320) 763-1413 or visit the Blizzard website atwww.alexandriablizzard.com.

The Runestone Community Center is located at1002 3rd Avenue West in Alexandria.

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Minnesota has more than 20,000 miles of

snowmobile trails that criss-cross its

forests, prairies, hills and lakes. These trails, which are often maintained through a

partnership between local clubs, trail users and thestate, make Minnesota a popular snowmobiling des-tination.

Here in Douglas County, it’s just as wonderful forsnowmobilers. There are breathtaking scenes on 368miles of Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA)snowmobile trails. These trails wind throughout thecounty, connecting every community in the area andproviding connections to trails in surrounding coun-ties as well.

The DATA trails also include part of the CentralLakes Trail, the abandoned Burlington-Northernrailway that has been transformed into a paved four-season recreational trail. The 55-mile Central LakesTrail connects the communities of Evansville,Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria, Nelson and Osakis.

The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the LakeWobegon Trail, which extends from Osakis to St.Joseph near St. Cloud. Together, the two trail sys-tems are about 120 miles long and extend fromFergus Falls to St. Joseph.

Studs are not allowed on either the CentralLakes Trail or the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Douglas Area TrailsAssociation

Years ago, there were few places in Douglas County to snowmobilesafely. Lakes and ditches were about the only option available untilDATA was formed in 1974.

The association built the first trail that year (15 miles) with helpfrom private landowners, business people and residents, and by 1975it had a total of 80 miles. The system grew by leaps and bounds,expanding to 270 miles by 1978.

The organization was started by a small group ofsnowmobile enthusiasts who wantedto promote safe snowmobiling inDouglas County.

More than 500 landowners havegiven permission for trails to cross theirproperty. Without their cooperation,there wouldn’t be a trail system.

For more information visit the DATAwebsite at www.douglasareatrails.com.A free trail map and additional trail infor-mation is available at the AlexandriaLakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 206Broadway. See the DATA trail map onPages 16-17.

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Snowmobilers’code of ethics1 I will be a good sports enthusiast. I recog-

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2 I will not litter on trails or camping areas.I will not pollute lakes or streams.

3 I will not damage living trees, shrubs, orother natural features. I will go out only

when there is sufficient snow so that I willnot damage the land.

4 I will respect other people’s property andrights.

5 I will lend a helping hand when I seesomeone in distress.

6 I will make myself and my vehicle avail-able to assist search and rescue parties.

7 I will not interfere with or harass hikers,skiers, snowshoers, ice anglers, or other

winter sports enthusiasts. I will respect theirrights to enjoy our recreation facilities.

8 I will know and obey all federal,state/provincial and local rules regulating

the operation of snowmobiles in areas whereI use my vehicle. I will inform officials whenusing public lands.

9 I will not harass wildlife. I will avoid areasposted for the protection or feeding of

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10 I will stay on marked trails or markedroads open to snowmobiles. I will not

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Along with wintercomes a whole newseason of outdoor fun.

The Alexandria lakes area offers avariety of fun outdoor activitiesfor people of all ages.

Following are some of the out-door activities that can be enjoyedin Douglas County in the winter:

Ice skating•Noonan Park in Alexandria is

the site of the city’s outdoor pub-lic skating rink. The rink is regu-larly maintained, has a warminghouse and is lit for night skating.

The park is generally open forskating around December 20, orwhenever there is 8 inches of ice.

Hours for the rink and warminghouse are Monday through Friday,3 to 9:30 p.m. and weekends andvacation days, 1 to 9:30 p.m. Therink is closed daily from 5 to 6 p.m.During school vacations the rinkopens at 1 p.m.

There is no charge to skate.Located on the east side of

Alexandria off of NokomisStreet and between 9th and10th avenues.

•Indoor skating is offered at theRunestone Community Center inAlexandria.

Hours for ope n skating areMonday through Friday, 9 to 11a.m. Call for Saturday and Sundayopen skating hours. Cost is $2 persession. Children age 6 andyounger can skate free. Seasonpasses are also available. For moreinformation call (320) 763-4466.

Located at 1002 3rd AvenueWest in Alexandria.

Cross country skiingLocal cross country ski trails

are located as follows:•Lake Carlos State Park* has five

miles of groomed trails and awarming house. It is open dailyfrom 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Take State Highway29 north of Alexandriaabout seven miles, turnleft onto County Road 38and go about one and one-half miles to the parkentrance.

•Kensington Runestone Park*near Kensington has 10.5 miles ofgroomed and slotted trails and awarming house.

The park is open from 8 a.m. to10:30 p.m., seven days a week.

Take State Highway 27 westof Alexandria about 13 miles,turn left onto County Road 103and go about one mile to thepark entrance.

•Spruce Hill Park* near Miltonahas four miles of groomed andslotted trails. The park is openevery day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take State Highway 29 northof Alexandria about ninemiles, turn right onto CountyRoad 5, travel about 5 mileseast on County Road 5 and turnleft on County Road 105, thengo about one-half mile to thepark entrance.

•Andes Tower Hills, about 15miles west of Alexandria, hasabout nine miles (15k) of trails,some of which are lit at night. Call(320) 965-2455 or visit the AndesTower Hills website atwww.andestowerhills.com formore information.

Take State Highway 27 westof Alexandria about ninemiles, turn right onto CountyRoad 7 and go about two miles,turn left on County Road 107and go about two miles to theentrance.

•Arrowwood Resort nearAlexandria has several miles ofprivate cross country ski trails.Call (320) 762-1124 for information.

Take County Road 82 west ofAlexandria, turn right atCounty Road 22 (at stoplight),go about two miles and turnright onto County Road 104.

*State cross-country ski permitsare required for anyone age 16 and

olderwho usesany public skitrail, including those at LakeCarlos State Park, KensingtonRunestone Park and Spruce HillPark. Permits are $6 per day.Season passes are $20; a three-yearpass is $55.

Ski passes are valid for use in allMinnesota county and state parksand can be purchased by self reg-istration at state parks, at theMinnesota License Bureau at theDouglas County Services Center,at any business that sells huntingand fishing licenses, by phone at(888) 665-4236 or at the MinnesotaDNR online license website atwww.wildlifelicense.com/mn.

Note: State park visitors alsomust have a vehicle permit.

SnowshoeingBoth Andes Tower Hills and

Lake Carlos State Park have snow-shoe rentals available. Snowshoescan be used anywhere inCarlos StatePark except onthe cross coun-try ski ands n o w m o b i l etrails. AndesTower Hills hasa special traildesignated forsnowshoe use.

Andes TowerHills is located15 miles west ofA l e x a n d r i a .Carlos StatePark is located 7miles north ofAlexandria.

From skating to sledding... you’ll love Alexandria this winter

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Alexandria offers plenty of opportunities for

outdoor fun in the winter, including ice skat-

ing, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding.

Sledding & tobogganingKensington Runestone Park near

Kensington has a toboggan hill andwarming house. The park is openevery day from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Take Highway 27 west ofAlexandria about 13 miles, turnleft onto County Road 103 and goabout one mile to the entrance.

Downhill skiing, tubing, snowboarding

Andes Tower Hills, located about15 miles west of Alexandria, has 15downhill ski runs ranging frombeginner to expert, as well as facili-ties for tubing, snowboarding,cross-country skiing and snowshoe-ing. Ski and snowboard lessons, aracing program, an after-school skiprogram, lodging, equipmentrentals and a pro shop are alsoavailable. The chalet features alarge-screen TV, a gas fireplace, andthe Whispering Pines Grill, whichfeatures burgers, chili, soups andgourmet pizza.

Andes Tower Hills has also addedsome new rental equipment and avariable-speed motor for a smootherride on the Hollywood High chairlift.

Downhill skiing and snowboard-ing hours arefrom 9 a.m. to 9p.m. Saturday;10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday; and noon to 9 p.m. Monday,Thursday; and Friday. Hoursfor holidays and school vaca-tion days are from 10 a.m. to9 p.m.

Tubing hours are from 10a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 11a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and 4to 8 p.m. on Friday. Tubingwill also be available from 11a.m to 8 p.m. on holidays andschool vacation days.

For more information call(320) 965-2455 or visit the Andeswebsite atwww.andestowerhills.com.

Take State Highway 27west of Alexandria aboutnine miles, turn right ontoCounty Road 7 and go abouttwo miles, turn left on CountyRoad 107 and go about twomiles to the entrance.

SnowmobilingThere are 368 miles of snowmo-

bile trails in Douglas County, whichconnect many of the communitiesin the area and connect to trails insurrounding counties as well.

For more information about areasnowmobile trails visitwww.douglasareatrails.com.

See also related story and trailmap on Pages 8 and 16-17.

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The Alexandria Area YMCA, located just

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GymnasiumThis area provides facilities for youth sports,

adult league and open recreational play for theentire family.

Wellness CenterThe wellness center provides a comprehen-

sive area for health and wellness activity. Thecenter is equipped with numerous cardiovascu-lar machines, free and circuit weights and awalking/running track that extends in circlesaround the wellness center and gymnasium.

Multi-use Aquatic FacilityThe YMCA provides swimming instruction

for all ages, water exercise classes, open swim-ming and lap swimming. The 84-87°F pool has azero-depth entry and features a whale slide,water spouts, a rain drop water fall, and waterslide for kids of all ages.

Aerobic studio/Multi-purpose spaceThis area provides flexible programming

space for group fitness, family fitness, senior fit-ness and more.

Child Care FacilitiesThis area provides a safe, supervised activity

area for young children while you exercise.

Winter hours at the YMCA are Mondaythrough Thursday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridayfrom 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call (320) 834-9622 orvisit the YMCA website atwww.alexandriaymca.com.

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Visitors can find both information and fun at

the Douglas County Library, located at 720

Fillmore Street in the Douglas County

Services Center in Alexandria.

Whether you are looking for books and magazines,movies and Internet access, or just a quiet place toread and research, the Douglas County Library has itall.

The library contains a total of about 93,000 items,including books, paperbacks, large-print books, mag-azines, newspapers, DVDs, books on CD, music CDs,and children’s books. Also available are several com-puters with Internet access, a photo copier/faxmachine and a CD listening area.

The Douglas County Library is part of the VikingLibrary System, which consists of 11 libraries in sixcounties in west central Minnesota that share booksand other items. Visitors can search for and requestmaterial from other libraries throughout the state onany of the library’s six online catalog computers orfrom their home computers. A self check-outmachine is also available.

Books, magazines, newspapersIn addition to more than 19,000 fiction and 22,000

non-fiction books, the Douglas County Library alsohas about 4,400 paperbacks and an ever-changing sec-tion of new books. Other items include 90 magazinesubscriptions, going back two years, and 12 newspa-pers, which are kept for three months. The libraryalso has more than 2,000 large-print titles for check-out.

E-books and audio books The library’s newest services are downloadable e-

books and audio books. Information about the elec-tronic media can be accessed from the Viking

Library System website at www.viking.lib.mn.us.

Audio-visualThe Douglas County Library also has a large selec-

tion of audio-visual items, including more than 1,200music CDs, 3,200 books on CD, and about 2,500 DVDmovies. A DVD player is also available for checkout.

Children’s libraryThe library contains a large children’s section

with around 30,000 items, including picture books,easy readers, non-fiction and paperback books. Thechildren’s library also has a large selection of bookson CD, music CDs, and more than 1,700 DVD movies.Also available at the children’s desk are two chil-dren’s computers with Internet access. Additionally,there is a growing collection of teen materials, withmore than 3,200 fiction books, paperbacks and bookson CD.

Computers and InternetThe library’s computer lab includes nine computer

stations with Internet access, as well as two printersand a scanner. Wireless Internet is availablethroughout the library. In addition, the library has acomputer for the blind, and machines to help peopleread who are visually impaired.

Meeting and study roomsIn addition to a quiet study room, two individual

study rooms and a group study room, the library alsohas a small meeting room and a large meeting room.Meeting rooms are available at no charge for non-profit use. Other groups may rent the rooms for a fee.

Used book storeThe store features hundreds of used books, includ-

ing adult fiction and non-fiction in hardcover andpaperback along with many children’s books. Theprofits from the book sales help to support theDouglas County Library.

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Library activities•Story hour acquaints preschoolers with books

and reading. Stories are selected by the children’slibrarian and also include songs, finger plays andcraft activities.

•Mother Goose story time introduces babies tosounds, rhymes, movement and a love of reading.

•Teen activities allow all teens in grades 6-12 toparticipate in fun programs, crafts, and book-relat-ed activities specifically geared for an older crowd.

•Summer activities for children include readingprograms, which offer incentives to encouragereading, and a “Lunch Bunch,” where students gettogether at lunch time for activities and to listen tospeakers.

•Friends of the Library is a group that helps pro-mote the library and helps support it financiallywith fundraisers and an annual used book sale.

Hours and informationHours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8

p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. For more information, call (320) 762-3014or visit www.douglascountylibrary.org.

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8 Holiday Inn of Alexandria 320.763.6577 & Rudy’s Redeye Grill 320.763.9983

9 Osakis Liquor 320.859.2605

8 Holiday Inn of Alexandria 320.763.6577

10 AmericInn Lodge & Suites 320.763.6808

11 Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center 320.762.1124

12 Hampton Inn & Suites 320.763.3360

13 Alexandria Super 8 320.763.6552

14 Country Inn & Suites 320.763.9900

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Douglas County, located just two hours north-

west of the Twin Cities, has a lot to offer

with its plentiful lakes and abounding

recreational opportunities.The county got its start in 1858, the same year

Minnesota became a state. The area was a wildernessof woods, prairies and lakes, and was home to Siouxand Chippewa Indian tribes. The Red River Trail, usedby early pioneers and wagon trains, passed throughthe county northwest to Fort Abercrombie in DakotaTerritory. That summer, brothers Alexander andWilliam Kinkead established a settlement along theshore of Lake Agnes, built a log cabin and hotel, andnamed the area “Alexandria.”

A mail route was set up between St. Cloud and FortAbercrombie, and soon afterward a road was cut fromFort Snelling to Abercrombie, which allowed for astage line, and increasing numbers of new settlers.

In 1862, news arrived that Indians were massing andwar parties were forming. Many settlers headed eastto safety, while others combined forces to defend theirproperty. The uprising proved too powerful, however,and the county’s settlements were abandoned.

Later, settlers began trickling back into the countyand soldiers arrived to build a stockade in Alexandria.Treaties were later signed with the Sioux, and by 1866things had calmed to the point where the soldiers lefttown. That same year, Douglas County’s boundarieswere officially set. A government land office was even-

tually set up in Alexandria and a surge of Europeanimmigrants and Civil War veterans moved here.Within seven years almost all the county’s tillable landwas claimed.

In 1878, the railroad was connected from Melrose toAlexandria, and by the next year to Brandon andEvansville. The rail allowed tourists and sportsmenfrom the east to get to the county easily, and the wealthof fish and game soon made the area a popular vaca-tion spot.

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ContributedThis photo of Alexandria’s main street between 5th and 6th Avenue was taken around the year 1900.

ContributedWilliam Howard Taft and Senator Knute Nelson campaigned at theGreat Northern Depot in Alexandria in 1908.

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Maritime MuseumThe Minnesota Lakes Maritime

Museum offers visitors a chanceto experience the history of boat-ing and resorts in the lakes area.

The museum is open by appoint-ment only through the winter.

For more information, visit thewebsite www.mnlakesmaritime.orgor call (320) 759-1114.

Located on 3rd Avenue West inAlexandria.

Runestone MuseumThe Runestone Museum, locat-

ed near “Big Ole,” is home to thecontroversial, world famousKensington Runestone

Some consider the KensingtonRunestone one of the more signif-icant archaeological finds of the20th century. They say the large,flat rock was used by Vikingexplorers to record their visit tothe area more than 100 yearsbefore Columbus set sail for the

Americas. Others think

it’s a hoax. But no mat-

ter where youstand on theauthenticityissue, the factis that thestone exists– here inAlexandria.

S ch o l a r shave spenthundreds ofh o u r ss t u d y i n gr u n i ci n s c r i p -tions onthe stone

and researching other his-torical data. To this day, the stoneis still being examined by profes-sionals, and the controversy con-tinues.

Start your museum tour withan eight-minute video telling thehistory of the KensingtonRunestone and the Viking explor-ers. Then enjoy the story of the

Kensington Runestone, thehistory of the Vikings andNorse adventurers in a walk-through area.

There is also a NativeAmerican exhibit, an aviationmodel exhibit, exhibits on earlyimmigrant and Alexandria histo-ry, a memorial/gun exhibit, awildlife exhibit, an antique trac-tor exhibit and a children’sarea.

The museum is located inFort Alexandria – a replicaof the stockade constructedin 1862 by the 8th RegularInfantry. It is surrounded bya stockade and contains sev-eral original buildingsincluding an 1899 church, alog cabin built in the late1860s, an 1885 schoolhouse anda smokehouse from the late1870s.

Replica buildings include ageneral store and a blacksmithshop. An agricultural buildinghousing old farm machinery isalso located in the fort.

The museum also houses asouvenir and gift shop.

Winter hours are Mondaythrough Saturday from 10 a.m. to4 p.m.

Admission: $6 for adults, $5 forsenior citizens and $3 for studentsage 5 to 17. Memberships and spe-cial family and group rates arealso available. For more informa-tion, call (320) 763-3160 or visit theRunestone Museum's website atwww.runestonemuseum.org.

Located at 206 Broadway inAlexandria.

Carlos Creek WineryCarlos Creek Winery features

160 acres that include a grapevineyard, apple orchard,Siberian elm maze, wine caveand a gift shop. In addition toone of the largest vineyards inMinnesota, Carlos CreekWinery also features wine tast-ing, free tours and live music onweekends throughout the year.Winter activities include cross-country skiing and dog sledtours.

Hours through December arenoon to 6 p.m. Sunday and 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday throughSaturday. Hours Januarythrough March are noon to 5p.m. Sunday through Thursday,and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday andSaturday.

For more information, callCarlos Creek Winery at (320)846-5443 or visit its website atwww.carloscreekwinery .com.

From Alexandria, go weston County Road 22, turnright on Arrowwood Drive(County Road 104), turn lefton County Road 34. The win-ery is on the right.

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Knute Nelson’sHistoric Home

The Knute Nelson home inAlexandria was the home ofone of the area’s most“famous” residents.

Knute Nelson served thepeople of Minnesota in publicoffice for more than 50 years.He was elected to theMinnesota Legislature, serv-ing two terms in the U.S.Congress before becoming thestate’s first foreign-born gov-ernor. He then served in theU.S. Senate for 28 years.

Nelson built a small housein Alexandria in 1874. As hiscareer progressed, he madeseveral additions to thehouse.After Nelson died in 1923,

his house was given to theNorwegian Lutheran Churchand became a “home for theaged.”

In 1978, the house was listedon the National Register ofHistoric Places. In 1987 the“Knute Nelson House”became the headquarters ofthe Douglas County HistoricalSociety.

Hours are Monday throughFriday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Guided tours are $2 per per-son and are available from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For more infor-mation call (320) 762-0382 orvisit www.dchsmn.org.

Located at 1219 SouthNokomis in Alexandria.

Garden Center LanesGarden Center Lanes has

always been the familiar bowl-ing facility in Alexandria, offer-ing fun for people of all ages.Now, however, Garden Center isnot only a place to try your bestat getting a strike, but also aplace to hold receptions and par-ties or catch the latest sportingevents on one of its many televi-sions.

The business moved in the fallof 2005 from its old downtownlocation to its new home, northof 30th Avenue, across from theMidway Mall Cinema 9 theater.

Garden Center now has 34lanes and an updated scoringsystem. Also new is a 2,500-square foot arcade, filled withmore than 30 arcade games. Inaddition, the facilty includeslarge rooms for private birthdayparties, a snack counter and alarge pro shop.

Also in the same building are“Fat Daddy’s,” a sports bar andgrill that features many differ-ent types of tap beer, as well asimported and domestic bottledbeer; and “Broadway Ballroom,”a 650-seat banquet facility.

Hours are 9 a.m to 1 a.m. sevendays a week.

For more information, call(320) 763-6565, or visit its websiteat www.gardencenterlanes.com.

Located at 115 30th AvenueWest in Alexandria.

Big Splash Water Park

Alexandria is also home to“The Big Splash,” a 38,000-square-foot indoor water park that offersmany “wet-and-wild” activities.

The park, located at ArrowwoodResort and Conference Centernear Alexandria, is open to guestsof the resort as well as the public.

The Big Splash offers a widevariety of water activities tochoose from including:

•Three four-story waterslidesthat twist and turn inside andoutside of the water park.

•A lazy river inner tube ride.•A lily pad water walk.•A tropical whirlpool spa and

waterfall.•A children’s play fort in a zero-

inch-entry pool area, whichincludes three slides, waterblasters, geysers and deck bub-blers. The play fort is topped withthe “Calypso Cabana” – a 500-gal-lon splash bucket.

Other features of the waterpark include a family changingarea, a concession area and avideo arcade.

Winter hours are 4 to 9 p.m.Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 9a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 9a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For infor-mation, call Arrowwood Resort at(320) 762-1124 or visit its websiteat www.arrowwoodresort.com.

To get to Arrowwood Resort,take County Road 82 west ofAlexandria, turn right atCounty Road 22 (at stoplight),go about two miles and turnright onto County Road 104.

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BrophySize: 289 acresDepth: 44 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquat-ic vegetationPublic access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82

BurgenSize: 184 acresDepth: 43 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass andwalleyeFeatures: Small, near Alexandria, steeplysloped shorelinePublic access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

CarlosSize: 2,520 acresDepth: 163 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, large-mouth bassFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park,northeast shore near state park, west shore offCo. Rd. 11, east shore

ChippewaSize: 1,186 acresDepth: 95 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, large-mouth bassFeatures: Deep lakePublic access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12

CowdryLocation: West of AlexandriaSize: 238 acresDepth: 52 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Small, clear lake near AlexandriaPublic access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82

DarlingSize: 954 acresDepth: 62 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouthbass, walleyeFeatures: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from LakeCarlos

GenevaSize: 631 acresDepth: 63 feetGame fish: Largemouth bass, northern, panfish, walleyeFeatures: Pier on north end, access to chain oflakesPublic access: North side, east side

IdaSize: 4,289 acresDepth: 106 feetGame fish:Walleye, bass,northern, pan fishFeatures: Large,clear lake with sandybeachesPublic access: Northside, two accesses on eastside

LatokaSize: 776 acresDepth: 108 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Clear, deep, very good water qualityPublic access: North side, west side of southbasin

L’Homme DieuSize: 1,744 acresDepth: 85 feetGame fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, north-ern, pan fishFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, swimmingbeach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42,northeast side off Co. Rd. 120

LobsterSize: 1,308 acresDepth: 65 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass,muskellungeFeatures: Many bays and points, heavy recre-ational usePublic access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27

MapleSize: 815 acresDepth: 78 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Mostly shallow, excellent waterqualityPublic access: Two accesses on north shorenear Forada

MarySize: 2,371 acresDepth: 40 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Large lake, popular fishing and recre-ational lakePublic access: Northwest corner off StateHwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4

MiltonaSize: 5,838 acresDepth: 105 feetGame fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish,muskellungeFeatures: Largest lake in the county, deep,diverse habitatPublic access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14,northeast side off State Hwy. 29, townshipaccess on east side

OsakisSize: 6,270 acresDepth: 73 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bassFeatures: Large lake with many bars and fishingstructuresPublic access: South end in Osakis, west sideoff Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side

OscarSize: 1,040 acresDepth: 25 feetGame fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskel-lungeFeatures: Infested with Eurasian water milfoilPublic access: North side off of State Hwy. 27

VictoriaSize: 419 acresDepth: 60 feetGame fish: Northern, walleye, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Long, narrow lake with access toLake GenevaPublic access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23

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• Baskets • Salads• Pasta • Pizza

Now Serving LunchMon. - Fri. 11 am - 2 pm

Food Served Until 11 pmFull Service Bar

Hours: 11:30am-1am 7 days a week

For more information call 320-834-2532 or 218-267-2726 during club hours.

Broasted Chicken & Rib SpecialFri - Sun only! $10.95

BAND EVERY OTHER SATURDAY JAN-APRIL!

115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN320-763-6565 • 1-800-657-3294

FULL MENU FROM A VARIETY OFAppetizers to Salads, Sandwiches,Prime Rib and Steaks Fast Track Lunch SpecialMon-Fri 11am-1:30pmSunday Buffet starting at 9am

• Over 25 varieties of tap beer • Nightly drink specials

3 miles East of Alexandria on Hwy. 27 to Liberty Road,

North 3/4 mile

• Full Service Bar + Great Nightly Food Specials• Dinner Specialties: Hand Cut Steak, BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Walleye, Prime Rib, Broasted Chicken• Most Items available for Take Out

Holiday parties, business meetings, private parties & other gatherings available by reservation.

open Fridays & Saturdays at 5pm!By Popular Demand we’ll b

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320-762-7092

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Mon.-Thurs. 7am-5pm.

Fri.-Sat. 6am-5pm

DANCE FLOORWITH COMPLETE SPEAKER SYSTEM

In-House Catering for any size

Anniversaries • BirthdaysAnniversaries • BirthdaysReunions • Business MeetingsReunions • Business Meetings

Seating Up To 300 - Decorations AllowedReservations Requested for Menu - Groups Over 8

Serving lunch & dinner

• BURGERS • STEAKS • SEAFOOD • PASTAS • ICE CREAM DRINKS

4960 Co. Rd. 42 NE, Alexandria1 Block N. of the Carlos / L’ Homme Dieu bridge

320-846-1051www.interlacheninn.com

Hours: Mon-Sat - 11am-1amSun - 11am-10pm

Hours: Mon-Fri11am-9:30pm

Sat & Sun10:30am-9:30pm

103 Central Ave • Brandon, MN320-524-2814

Burgers • Chicken • Pizza • Sandwiches

12 Central Ave. N.Elbow Lake, MN

218-685-6162

Full Menu including Ribs & Steaks

On/Off Sale

Appetizers & Soups • Sandwiches & Wraps

Pasta • Salads • Burgers • Poultry

Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks & Ribs

Weekly Specialties!

Tuesday: Build Your Own Burger

2 of ‘em for $10.95! 5-9 pm

Friday: Pasta Buff et 5-9pmCreate your own pasta dish & see it sautéed on the spot!

Sunday: Prime Rib Brunch 8am-2pmBreakfast & lunch favorites including prime rib & glazed

ham, omelette station, fresh rolls, fruit and biscuits & gravy!

320-762-1124 • www.arrowwoodresort.com2100 Arrowwood Lane NE, Alexandria

It’s just like going to Grandma’sServing Breakfast • Lunch

320-524-2453107 Central, PO Box 456, Brandon

Mon-Sat Breakfast 6-11amLunch 11am-2pm

Sun 7am-1pm Breakfast onlyRight off the DATA & Bike Trail

All Menu Items Available for Take-Out!

Lakes Area

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Downtown Alexandria

320-759-2277

S ixthAvenueWineAle

…the art of wineThe Area’s premier wine bar and restaurant• Over 70 wines by the glass• Specializing in unique craft beers• Eclectic gourmet food – all from scratch• Live music every Thursday & Some Saturdays

Tues-Wed 4-10 • Thurs-Sat 4-11:30sixthavenuewineandale.com

Since 1925, Alexandria’s Recommended Family Dining

Visit us at travelersinncafe.com

• Full Menu from Omlettes & Pancakes, to Walleye & Prime Rib

• Known for Great Breakfasts...

Egg Dishes, Omelettes, Pancakes, Waffl es and Biscuits & Gravy

• Breakfast Specials Mon - Sat until 10 AM

• Home-made Soups & Daily Specials

• Deli Sandwiches – Area’s Best Salad Bar

• Caramel Rolls & Home Made Pies

511 Broadway - Historic Downtown - 320-763-4000

Open7 Daysa Week

Breakfast served All Day

Join us on

211 Main Ave, Carlos • 320-852-7170

Food Service in Bar until 10pm

Breakfast, noon & nightly dinner specials.

9am-last call (12:45am)

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ALEXANDRIAAlexandria Covenant4005 Dakota St., 763-5659John LeVahn, Senior Pastor Trinity Opp, Associate PastorFor Worship service times & event info visit us online at www.alexandriacovenant.org

Alexandria United Methodist2210 6th Ave. E, www.alexumc.orgJeff rey Hansen, PastorSunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday School: 9:00amCoff ee & Fellowship 9:00am

Berea Lutheran Brethren Church1605 E. 6th St., 762-1092www.welcometoberea.orgSteve Walswick, PastorSunday Worship: 10:30amSunday School: 9:30amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.)605 Douglas St., 763-5178John E. Martinson; Mark Astrup, PastorsSaturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pmSunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:45amHoly Communion 1st & 3rd SundaysSunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3Sunday School: 9:45am

Catalyst Covenant Church1401 So. McKay, 759-1800(Woodland Elementary) www.catalystcov.orgSteve Eng, PastorSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Church for the Harvest1910 Aga Dr., 759-1400www.cfthonline.comSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the monthYouth: Wednesdays 6:30pm

Cornerstone Church202 7th Ave. E, 762-1565www.cornerstoneofalexandria.comDarryl Knappen, PastorSunday Worship: 10:00amHoly Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays

First Lutheran (E.L.C.A)822 Douglas Street, 762-2196

John Peshek & Greg Billberg, Pastors

Saturday Worship: 8:45am & 10:00am

Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am & 11:00am

Sunday School: 8:45am & 10:00am

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays &

opposite Saturdays

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152www.goodshepherd-LCMS.orgDavid Domanski, PastorSunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45amBible Study & Sunday School: 9:30amHoly Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community Church1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424

www.lakecommunity.org

Ron Berget, Senior Pastor

Melody Warren, Minister of Women

Jeff Pankratz, Youth Pastor

Sunday Worship: 9:00am

Sunday School: 10:30am Weekdays: Kidzone 3:45pm

Student Mentoring and Activity Groups

New Testament Church2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444

Peter Reishus, Pastor


St. Mary’s Catholic Church420 Irving Street, 763-5781

www.stmaryalexandria.org

Father Steven M. Binsfeld

Saturday Masses: 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00am

Weekday Masses: Contact church for times

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

Shalom Lutheran800 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-8641www.shalomlutheran.orgGrant Aaseng, PastorSunday Worship: 8:30am (traditional blended)10:45am (contemporary)Sunday School: 9:40am

OTHER AREASFahlun Lutheran3550 Co Rd 74, Nelson, 763-9500Barbara Lund Thompson, PastorSunday Worship: 10:30amCoff ee Hour 9:45amWednesday School: 4:00-5:00pmHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Our Saviour’s LutheranNelson, 762-0140Barbara Lund Thompson, PastorSunday Worship: 9:00am

St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS)401 Park Street, Garfi eld, 320-834-2248

[email protected]

Rev. Shawn Ethridge, Pastor

Sunday: 9:00am Worship

10:00am Coff ee & Fellowship

Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays

Sunday School & Bible Class: 10:15am

Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday mass times:St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Brandon

Saturday Worship: 7:30pm

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Millerville


Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Urbank

Saturday Worship: 4:00pm

St. Williams, Parkers Prairie


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6:00pm (year round) - Saturday Worship8:30am, 10:45am - Sunday Worship9:45am (Sept. - May) - Sunday School10:30am pre-recorded broadcast on KXRZ 99.3 FM

SHALOM LUTHERAN Pastors Grant Aaseng

800 Co. Rd. 44 NW., Alexandria, MN(320) 762-8641 • www.shalomlutheran.org

Sunday Worship8:30am (traditional/blended) • 10:45am (contemporary) Nursery provided at both services

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822 Douglas St., Alexandria, MN(320) 762-2196 • www.fi rstlutheranalexandria.com

5:30pm - Saturday Worship8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am - Sunday Worship9:45am broadcast on KXRA 1490AM8:45am & 10:00am - Sunday School

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Mon-Thurs 8-6 • Fri 8-5 • Sat 9-Noon • Sun Closed www.AlexandriaApothecary.com

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SantaDec. 4-18 (Weekends only)

Children’s Piano RecitalDec. 18

Red Cross Blood Drive/Men’s Day at the Mall

Dec. 20Winter Sidewalk Sale

Jan. 19-22Youth Day

Jan. 28Hobby FairFeb. 4 & 5

KIKV Ag ShowFeb. 7 & 8, 10am-4pm

Women’s Pamper Yourself DayFeb. 13

Sportsman ShowFeb. 17-19

Tractors on the MallFeb. 24-26

Boat & Recreation ShowMarch 2-4

Douglas Furniture on the MallMarch 5-11

Home, Garden & Health ShowMarch 17 & 18

Spring Craft ShowMarch 24 & 25

Echo Press Lifestyles ExpoMarch 31

Easter Bunny/Egg Decorating Contest

April 7

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