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VacationerJuly/August 2012

4th of July Boat Parade • Art in the Park • Rose City Threshing

An Echo Press publication

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Publisher: Jody HansonVacationer editor: Lori Mork

Graphic Designer: Karla Mikkelson

Echo Press • (320)763-3133 • www.echopress.comA publication of the Echo Press

Arts & EntertainmentArt in the Park ...................................................................4Douglas County Historical Society ...................................645 Things to do in the Alexandria area.............................7Roddin’ Round the Lake ...................................................8Osakis area events ...........................................................9Rose City Threshing Festival ..........................................10Unique Boutiques...........................................................11Theatre L’Homme Dieu...................................................12Shop downtown Alexandria ...........................................13Big Ole and the Runestone ............................................144th of July .......................................................................21Churches.........................................................................39

ActivitiesClassic Boat Show..........................................................16Events Calendar..............................................................18Festival time....................................................................20Dining guide ...................................................................22Resorters Golf Tournament ............................................24State Trap Shoot .............................................................26Golf directory ..................................................................28Area fishing contest .......................................................32

Parks & LakesCentral Lakes Trail...........................................................30Parks ...............................................................................34Lakes...............................................................................36Beaches ..........................................................................38

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What’s more fun than summer in Minnesota? Having livedhere most of my life, I can honestly say, I can’t think ofanything. It’s a time to head outside as the sun warmsyour face, the lakes call your name and the fireflies dance

for your pleasure. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, and here at theVacationer, we want to share all this with you.

July and August are the pinnacle months of thesummer season, and this issue will get you intouch with what’s in store. The lakes area is filledwith celebrations as nearly every small communityhas special days set aside to celebrate its history.

The lakes here are spectacular! Boating, fishingand waterskiing opportunities are everywhere, butmy favorite is a quiet pontoon ride and a longevening on the dock watching the sun go down. Itrelaxes my mind and settles my soul.

If you love to golf – this is the place! We have nine golf courses

waiting for you to tee off. But if you’drather watch, we will be celebratingthe 91st annual Resorters Golf Tourna-ment at the Alexandria Golf Club July29 through August 4. You may even beable to catch a glimpse of professionalgolfer Tom Lehman, a native of Alexan-dria, who is often on the sidelines of thetournament.

You’ll find talented artists from aroundthe state displaying their works at Art inthe Park this July. I never fail to find something wonderful to bringhome when browsing through the booths.

I know as you look through the Vacationer, you’ll find something thatsparks your interest here in the Alexandria area. Every day is filled withpossibilites.

We’re happy you’re here!

welcome

Lori MorkVACATIONER EDITOR


You’ll be amazed when youvisit the 37th annual Art inthe Park as exhibitors fromaround the midwest displaytheir talents at

theAlexan-dria CityPark July28-29.

Art intheParkhascomea longway

since its humble beginnings in 1976.The fine arts and crafts show, pro-moted as “Central Minnesota’s finestoutdoor craft festival,” has grown from about 15vendors to about 180.

The Alexandria Area Arts Associa-tion (AAAA) event draws crowds andexhibitors from throughout the stateof Minnesota as well as from severalother states.

Art in the Park also includes a variety of ethnic foods and entertain-ment.

The event was originally held atLegion Park in Alexandria, and its

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WHAT37th annual Art in the Park

WHENSaturday, July 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday, July 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHENCity Park, County Road 42 NorthAlexandria

purpose was to offer the community a chance to see andpurchase the fine art of local artists.

The show still lives up to its original high standard of fineart and high-quality crafts. All art exhibited is handmade bythe artists.

The event is now held at Alexandria City Park, nestledalong the tree-shaded shores of Lake Agnes and LakeHenry, just off Highway 29 North.

Proceeds from Art in the Park are used to maintain andimprove the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

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Interested in local history? Visit the Douglas County Historical So-ciety and take a guided tour of the famous Knute Nelson house,home of one of Alexandria’s most famous residents. Nelson,who served the people of Minnesota in public office for morethan 50 years, was elected to the Minnesota Legislature, and

served two terms in the U.S. Congress before becoming the state’sfirst foreign-born governor. He then served in the U.S. Senate for 28years.

Nelson claimed a homestead in Alexandria in 1871 andbuilt a small house on the property in 1874. As his politi-cal career progressed, he made additions to the house,adding a formal living room and large bedroom in 1900and a dining room and kitchen on the main floor andfour more bedrooms on the second story in 1915.

Nelson died in 1923. His will stated that followingthe death of his daughter, Ida, the house was to be

given to the Norwegian Lutheran Church as a “home for the aged.” Itserved in that capacity for 38 years.

In 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces. On October 1, 1987, the “Knute Nelson House” became theheadquarters of the Douglas County Historical Society.

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THE DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYwas organized in 1976 to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLICinclude a research library with church, school, cemetery and family his-tory files, and microfilm of census records and area newspapers dat-ing back to 1875.

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERSare available to assist with research.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDEslide shows of each town in the county, oral history, interviews, a photo collection, materials for identification of significant buildings and sites in Douglas County, a vintage clothingand uniform collection, and county history books.

SUMMER HOURSMonday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.1219 Nokomis Street

FOR MORE INFORMATIONcall (320) 762-0382 or visit www.dchsmn.org.

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45 things to do in the Alexandria Area1. Watch the sun rise.

2. Take a walking tour of historicdowntown Alexandria.

3. Have your picture taken with BigOle.

4. Fish off the pier at Alexandria CityPark.

5. Take a hike up Inspiration Peak toenjoy the view.

6. Take a boat tour of Alexandria’schain of lakes.

7. Build a sand castle at the lake.

8. Attend a Beetles baseball game atKnute Nelson Memorial Stadium.

9. Go horseback riding.

10. Take a tour of Senator Knute Nel-son’s home.

11. Take an “antiquing” day trip.

12. Explore the trails at Lake CarlosState Park.

13. Have lunch at a small town café.

14. Take in a matinee movie.

15. View the exhibits at the Rune-stone Museum.

16. Rent a kayak and try a new sport.

17. Grab some new reading materialfrom a bookstore before heading to thebeach.

18. Check out the music andnightlife at local clubs.

19. Step back in time at the histori-cal society.

20. Watch the ducks at Noonan Park.

21. Go for a bike ride on the CentralLakes Trail.

22. Visit the Lady of the Hills nearMillerville.

23. Take a scenic drive around LakeOsakis.

24. Make a decision – is the Rune-stone real or fake?

25. Fly a kite at Kensington Rune-stone County Park.

26. Go bowling.

27. Go to the waterpark.

28. Tour a winery.

29. Examine the many plants at theTerrace Learning Garden.

30. Go for a swim at ChippewaCounty Park.

31. Play a round of golf.

32. Go shopping at the mall.

33. Watch the kids play at an areapark.

34. Photograph nature at a localpark.

35. Go to the stock car or go-kartraces.

36. Walk the historic Silk Stockingdistrict on Douglas and Cedar streetsin Alexandria.

37. View the Indian crafts at thePope County Museum.

38. Paddle a canoe along the shore-line of an unpopulated lake.

39. Go water-skiing.

40. Take in a play at TheatreL’Homme Dieu.

41. Have a pontoon picnic.

42. Go hiking at Spruce Hill CountyPark.

43. Take a plane ride over the lakesof Douglas County.

44. Attend an event at the AlexandriaArea Arts Association Theatre.

45. Race go-karts or bumper boatsat an amusement park.

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Get ready for the 21st annualRoddin’ Round the Lake carshow, which is kicking intogear on Saturday, July 14.Sponsored by the Central

Lakes Cruzers, Roddin’ Round the Lakedraws manyspectators, carenthusiasts, andcar ownersevery year.

The proudclassic carowners thatgather willhappily beshowing offtheir prizedpossessions

and are more than willingto give you the lowdown on their vehi-cles.

The fun starts to fire up at 7 a.m. onJuly 14 when registration begins down-town, and cars start rolling into Osakis.The show-n-shine event from 7 a.m. to3 p.m. is held on Main Street, and offersa chance for car lovers to see glistening

chrome, hear revving engines and talkto car owners about their classic cars.

At 10 a.m. the celebrity auction willtake place at the Pollard CommunityCenter.

Step back in time with horse drawntrolley rides, which will start at 10 a.m.Kids are sure to enjoy the kids’ gamesand hopper, which will take place from12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Starting at 3:30 p.m., awards andprizes will be distributed to registeredcar owners. There will be more than 50plaques awarded.

After the awards are given, all of thecars will roll through the streets of Os-akis, starting on Main Street and endingat the Community Memorial Home park-ing lot for the residents to enjoy.

So, if you want to experience a blastfrom the past and see an array of cars,visit the Roddin’ Round the Lake eventon July 14.

For more information about the event,contact Wayne Karl at (320) 859-2887or Dallas Triebenbach at (320) 859-4326.

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Car enthusiastswelcomeWHENSaturday, July 97 a.m.-3 p.m.

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EventsJuly4th of July FireworksRoddin’ Round the Lake Car ShowCelebrity AuctionOsakis City-Wide Garage SalesFlower Pots & Garden StopsParish Festival

AugustDouglas County Fair, AlexandriaOsakis Silverstreak Golf Classic

SeptemberSportsmen’s Club Corn FeedQuilts Along the Trail

OctoberChristmas BoutiqueCommunity Halloween Party

NovemberHoliday BazaarCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner

DecemberSanta Day

JanuaryVOLS Twin 100/50 Mile Snowmobile Race

FebruaryOld-Fashioned Sunday Afternoon Musicale

MarchIce Golf Tournament

MayMemorial Day Parade & Service

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 10Gates open at 3 p.m.Blind races; barrel races; meatball and turkey supper(4:30-7 p.m.), music (7 p.m.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11Gates open at 7:30 a.m.Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), pork chop lunch (11a.m.), parade (1 p.m.), tractor pull (2 p.m.), OsakisTrailblazers Saddle Club performance (3 p.m.)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12Gates open at 7:30 a.m.Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), church service (9 a.m.),lunch (11 a.m.), parade (1 p.m.), Mid-Central Pullersgarden tractor and ATV pull (2 p.m.)

The Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival is lo-cated 14 miles west of Browerville and 22 milesnortheast of Alexandria. The cost is $7 for all week-end. To learn more, see www.rosecitythreshing.com.

Threshing, gang plowing andsawmills – step back in timeand experience how farmingused to be. August 10-12marks the 30th annual Rose

City Threshing and Heritage Festival,sponsored by the Spruce Hill Founda-tion. The Rose City Threshing and Her-itage Festival has about 100 members,

all dedicated tokeeping farm his-tory alive and eachyear about 3,000people attend theRose City Thresh-ing and HeritageFestival.

Threshing ma-chines andsteam enginesplay the largestrole at the fes-tival. Peopleenjoy watch-

ing how farming was done before com-bines and modern farming technology.

Each year the festival has threesteam engines, which are run from gasor steam depending on the model, andthree threshing machines. Steam en-gines burn either wood or coal andtravel at a speed of 2 miles per hour.

Old fashioned farming equipmentisn’t the only attraction at the festival –kids will also find plenty to do. Erick-son’s Petting Zoo comes to the thresh-ing grounds each year, and the festivalorganization also built a new play setfor children to enjoy. To top it off, thereare fun old fashioned games like a quar-ter hunt in a pile of sawdust, and acoaster wagon for kids to take a ridearound the festival grounds.

If people get the munchies in be-tween meals, Rose City French Frieswill be on the grounds all weekend,along with 4-H ice cream to cool downon a hot day.

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For more than 50 years, The-atre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD)has presented exceptionaland entertaining theater inthe Alexandria lakes area.

TLHD partners with national and re-gional theaters to present five come-

dies and musicalsthroughout the summer.

LEGACY- A Tribute tothe King of Pop fea-tures Michael Jacksonimpersonator LuisCastillo and the castof LEGACY, who keepaudiences on theedge of their seats,or on their feet, asthey are takenthrough a journey of

Michael Jackson’sclassic songs such as Beat It, Thriller,Smooth Criminal, Billie Jean, Black orWhite, Bad, and more!

The 39 Steps features more than150 characters brought to life by acast of just four actors who reenactthe entire 1935 Hitchcock movie onstage. It’s a wildly entertaining expe-rience for ages 9 to 90 complete withtrain chases, plane crashes, shadowymurders, beautiful spies, dastardly

villains, and some good old-fashionedromance!

Doubt, as the title implies, centersaround unproven allegations made byan inflexible and controlling nun. Theplay is a fascinating story of suspi-cion and moral uncertainty with manyunexpected twists and turns. LindaKelsey, who played Billie on the long-running Lou Grant Show, will portraySister Aloysius at Theatre L’HommeDieu.

Get ready Alexandria – Gilligan'sIsland: The Musical is docking at adesert island near you. The hilarityfound in America's cherished sitcomis in full effect in this larger-than-lifemusical! Bringing back all those well-known and beloved characters, thisfun-filled musical comedy is sure toplease audiences of all ages. You’ll besinging in the aisles as you set off ona nostalgic less-than-three-hour mu-sical tour you’ll never forget!

Season ticket packages are nowavailable for the 2012 season andcan be purchased online atwww.tlhd.org.

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AUGUST 7-12Gilligan’s Island: The MusicalTuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m.

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Perhaps one of the mosteye-catching “landmarks”in Alexandria is Big Ole –a 28-foot tall Viking statuethat stands at the north

end of Broadway.Born in 1965, the Viking has be-

come a much-respectedresident in the lakesarea.

The idea for thestatue began in Janu-ary of 1964 whenNorth Star World’sFair Corporation inOsseo began workingon an addition to theMinnesota displayfor the New YorkWorld’s Fair. Thedisplay was to fea-ture the historicalKensington Rune-

stone in an animated scene titled“Minnesota, Birthplace of America.”The new item to coincide with thisdisplay was the 28-foot, four-tonViking statue.

Big Ole was completed by GordenDisplays of Minneapolis in April of1965 and was transported to NewYork just in time for the World’s Fair.

Big Ole arrived at his home inAlexandria in front of the RunestoneMuseum in December of 1965. Now,almost 45 years later, he still standsstrong.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONEIt’s a controversy more than 100

years in the making: Did an immi-grant Swedish farmer find a buriedrock in 1898 that contained an an-cient runic message carved byViking explorers 100 years beforeColumbus landed in America? Or isthe whole thing a hoax, perpetratedby the farmer or some otherprankster?

A large replica of the KensingtonRunestone is located at a small,wayside rest. Visitors can read theinscription and take a photo by thereplica. The replica is located in asmall park at the east end of 6th Av-enue in Alexandria.

Explore the controversy for your-self at the Runestone Museum, lo-cated at 206 Broadway inAlexandria.

For more information call (320)763-3160, or visit the museum’swebsite at www.runestonemu-seum.org.


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KENSINGTON RUNESTONEThe world-famous Runestone is located at theRunestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexan-dria.

RUNESTONE MUSEUM206 Broadway, Alexandria. Summer hours: 9a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Satur-day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.Along with the Runestone, the museum holdsexhibits on Native Americans, early immigranthistory, the history of Alexandria, amemorial/gun exhibit, a Minnesota wildlife ex-hibit, and a hands-on children’s area.

FORT ALEXANDRIAHouses the Runestone Museum and is a nearlyexact replica of the stockade built in 1862 andcontains several original buildings, includingan 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse.


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People from all over theUpper Midwest will be dis-playing their boats at Arrow-wood Resort andConference Center during

the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Mu-seum’s Chain of Lakes Classic BoatShow on Saturday, July 14.

Old canoes, fishing boats, out-boards or inboards, family or prize-winning showboats are welcome aspart of the competition. Land displays

are also avail-able and clas-sic boats arewelcome inany condition.

A large

variety of watercraft will be shownon land and in the water at thisyear’s event, so come for the memo-ries and the fun. This show is a cele-bration of summer and a greatshowcase of Alexandria’s lake his-tory.

Admission to the boat show isfree to the public and Arrowwoodwill have lunch and refreshmentsavailable on the grounds.

Events scheduled for Saturday,July 14 include:

Land and water showing from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. and awards at 2:30p.m. There may also be a boat drive -by at 3 p.m., weather permitting.

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2011 AwardsSKIPPER’S AWARD & BEST ON WATER DISPLAYJohn Allen, “ Bolo Babe”1926 Gar Wood Baby Gar, 33-foot with 12-cylinder475-hp Liberty engine.

BEST ON LAND DISPLAYButch Geris, 1956 Larson Outboard Cabin Specialwith 30-hp Johnson

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www.evansvillemn.com.Sunset – Star Storm Fireworks Show at Arrow-

wood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria;www.arrowwoodresort.com.

Sunset – Fireworks Display at Osakis CountryClub.

THURSDAY, JULY 57 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on theCourthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse,Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Finestra at SixthAvenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.Fri., July 6

Evansville 4th of July events, www.evans-villemn.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7Evansville 4th of July events including all-

town garage sale, bake sale, street dance,www.evansvillemn.com.

6 p.m. MN Modified Nationals car race atViking Speedway, Alexandria;www.vikingspeedway.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 8Evansville 4th of July events including

community church service, www.evans-villemn.com.

3 p.m. MN Modified Nationals car race at Viking Speed-way, Alexandria; www.vikingspeedway.net.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’sHarley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

TUESDAY, JULY 107:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme

Dieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme


THURSDAY, JULY 12Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn

at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Salty Dogs at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,

Alexandria.7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme


FRIDAY, JULY 13Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.6 p.m. Douglas County Relay for Life at Citizen’s Field, Alexandria;

www.relayforlife.org.7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Pop at Theatre L’Homme


SATURDAY, JULY 14Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales.Osakis citywide garage sales.

7 a.m. Roddin’ Round the Lake Car Show, downtownOsakis.

9 a.m. Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show at Arrow-wood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria; (320)759-1114, www.mnlakesmaritime.org/events.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast,United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexan-dria; (320) 763-4624.

5 to 7 p.m. Farwell Days Chicken and Corn Feedat the Farwell Community Center.

6:30 p.m. Farwell Days Tug of War in alley nearmain street, Farwell; (320) 815-1796.

8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Farwell Days Street Dance withDJ Music by Balls to the Walls Entertainment.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to the King of Popat Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;

(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15Alexandria Downtown Merchants

Sidewalk Sales.4 to 8 p.m.: Lakeside Dance Club

dance at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood,featuring Velvet Brass; (320) 762-0441.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sun-day cruise.” Meet at Apol’s HarleyDavidson parking lot in Alexandria. Any-one with a corvette welcome.

7:30 p.m. LEGACY – A Tribute to theKing of Pop at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,Alexandria; (320) 846-3150,www.tlhd.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 177:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320)

846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 187:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320)


THURSDAY, JULY 197 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn

at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Funky Gumbo at Sixth Avenue Wine and

Ale, Alexandria.7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320)


FRIDAY, JULY 20Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320)


SATURDAY, JULY 21Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Better Together, 10K, 5K, 1K

at Discovery School, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com - search for HolyMoly Ole Five.

7:30 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria; (320)846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 22Miltona Tornado Days; www.miltona.org.


2 p.m.: The 39 Steps at Theatre L’HommeDieu, Alexandria; (320) 846-3150,www.tlhd.org.

5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sundaycruise.” Meet at Apol’s Harley Davidson parkinglot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

MONDAY, JULY 231 to 5 p.m. YMCA and FCA Golf Scramble at

Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 834-9622.

TUESDAY, JULY 245:30 p.m.: Mystery and Wine Book Club at Sixth

Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme


WEDNESDAY, JULY 257:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;

(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 267 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn

at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Emergency Stop at Sixth Avenue Wine and

Ale, Alexandria.7:30 p.m. Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;

(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 277:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;

(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 2810 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park; www.alexan-

driaareaarts.org.7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Lisa Lynn at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,

Alexandria.7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;

(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 29Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605,

www.alexandriagolfclub.com.10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park; www.alexan-

driaareaarts.org.5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s

Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

7:30 p.m.: Doubt: A Parable at Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Alexandria;(320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

MONDAY, JULY 30Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605,

www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 31Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605,


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605,


THURSDAY, AUGUST 2Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club;

(320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the

Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse,Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.

7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Enterprise at Sixth Av-enue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.Brandon Midsummer Fest,

www.brandonmn.com.Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club;

(320) 763-3605, www.alexandriagolfclub.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.Resorters Golf Tournament, Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3605,


SUNDAY, AUGUST 5Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.Brandon Midsummer Fest, www.brandonmn.com.Forada Days; www.foradadays.com.5 p.m. Vikingland Corvette Club “Sunday cruise.” Meet at Apol’s

Harley Davidson parking lot in Alexandria. Anyone with a corvette wel-come.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6Alexandria Downtown Merchants Crazy Days.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 77:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,

Alexandria; (320) 846-3150, www.tlhd.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 87:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,


THURSDAY, AUGUST 97 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn

at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161.7 to 10 p.m.: Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,

Alexandria.7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,


FRIDAY, AUGUST 107 to 10 p.m.: Live music by BZ Girls at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale,

Alexandria.7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,


SATURDAY, AUGUST 118 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series –Go the Distance, 10K, 5K, 1K

at Big Ole Park, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com, search for Holy Moly OleFive.

9 to 10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United MethodistChurch, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.

7:30 p.m.: Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at Theatre L’Homme Dieu,

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as well as celebrations in Forada,Garfield, Farwell, Evansville and Park-

ers Prairie.These little

communities dothings up right,from paradesfeaturing clownsand dignitaries,water fights,baseball andsoftball tourna-

ments, street dances, craft sales,garage sales and kids’ games.

And if you’re hungry, there’snowhere better to find that perfectsomething to satisfy you. You canfeast on barbecues, pork chops,brats, pancakes and every kind offood on a stick, in a basket or on aplate, ready and waiting for you.

It’s fun for everyone.To keep up with all the festivities,

check out the Echo Press newspaper’swebsite at www.echopress.com forup to date information on the celebra-tions in your favorite town.

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Check out the Echo Press website for updated in-formation on all the festivities in the surroundingcommunities

July 4-8 – Evansville 4th of July events -www.evansvillemn.comJuly 14 – Farwll daysJuly 20-22 – Miltona Tornado Days – www.mil-tona.org.August 3-5 – Brandon Midsummer Fest –www.brandon.mn.comAugust 3-5 – Forada Days –www.foradadays.com

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320-762-1124 | www.arrowwoodresort.com320-762-1124 | www.arrowwoodresort.comOpen through Labor Day as weather permits | 2100 Arrowwood Ln., Alexandria, MN | On the shores of Lake Darling

HAPPY HOUR:4–6pm Daily, well drinks & tap beer just $2.75/ea

LIVE MUSIC:Wednesdays: Glen Everhart • Thursdays: Louie & Trevor from ‘57 Chevy

Traveling by boat or car, the Deck Bar

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amazing outdoor dining experience!

Happy Fourth of July! From land, lakes and air,many events will take place in and aroundthe Alexandria area to celebrate Independ-ence Day. Here in the land of 10,000 lakes,we know how to celebrate the right way with

plenty of fireworks displays and summer fun.The Alexandria area is full of traditional and non-tra-

ditional fireworks displays for you to enjoy and many ofthe surrounding communities put on light shows foryou to enjoy.

And if you’re looking for something a little differ-ent, there’s Star Storm 2012, held at Arrowwood Re-sort and Conference Center on Wednesday, July 4,beginning at dusk. Choreographed fireworks arecomputer synchonized to music and broadcast onthe radio.

There are also boat parades on local lakes andthe Viking Speedway will hold its MinnesotaModified Nationals races, highlighted by aspectacular fireworks display.

For the most up-to-date information on allFourth of July celebrations, check out Alexan-dria’s Echo Press newspaper or go online to www.echo-press.com closer to the holiday.

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Rudy’s Redeye Grill has been noted as having the

best steak in town. We know you will also enjoy our

Walleye, Pasta, and Sand-wiches, or take a look at our full menu. Also don’t forget our famous pizzas & every

Wednesday Pasta Bar!located at the

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320-763-7712 Downtown Alexandria

Renovated Old Burlington Train Depot overlooking Lake Agnes.•Large Menu •Salad Bar

• Pizza - The Best in the Area•Dine In or On the Deck

• Full Loung, TV’s, Pool Tables & Games•DJ Thurs-Sat Nights

•Large Groups Welcome• Full Catering Available

Reservations recommended, but not a must!See you at the Depot!

…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 Thurs. & Some Sat.

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Just a short drive— Near Miltona!Just off Hwy. 29 on Co. Rd. 102,

W Side of Lake Irene218-943-2471 • 320-760-5639

Our same Family serving the “Best to the Best” Since 1953

• Famous Swedish Chicken • Prime Rib •Fresh Walleye •Soup n’ Salad Bar • Cocktails

OPEN Monday & Wed-Sat at 5Sundays at 11 • Closed Tues.

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Home of “Shoot The Minnow” Fridays and Fishing Opener thru Labor Day

An 80 year tradition of bringing you the BEST

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Open 7 days a week!11am - 10pm Dining Room • 11am - 1am Bar

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Full Menu including Ribs, Broasted Chicken & Burgers!

Food Served Until 11 pmFull Service Bar

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-1amFri.-Sun. 11am-1am

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OPEN DAILY • Serving lunch & dinner

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In the tradition it has followed for90 years, the 91st Resorters GolfTournament will provide some ofthe most exciting and memorablegolf action available.

But more than that, it is a family af-fair, providing traditions that connect the

past to thepresent, bring-ing new gen-erations offamilies tothe lakesarea.

Many ofthe bestgolfers inthe statewill becompetingin theweek-

long event. The galleries will be filledwith family and golf enthusiasts, all onhand to share the beautiful drives, theerrant shots and the game-winningputts on a course filled with history andsignature holes.

The tournament will include not onlysome very serious competition thatkicks off with the annual Pro-Am onopening Sunday, but some lively fun aswell with a putting contest and theever-quirky derby, sure to coax a laughfrom even the most serious player.

Many high profile athletes have com-peted in this tourney, most notably pro-fessional golfer and Alexandria graduateTom Lehman, who won the Resorterstitle in 1980. The Alexandria Golf Club isthe place that the PGA Tour Professionaland USA Ryder Cup Captain learned thegame of golf. More than 300 golfers willtake part in the tournament again thisyear.

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Did you know?THE ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUBis the oldest golf course in Alexandria, dating back to 1915.

THE SCENIC COURSEis an 18-hole facility that plays 6,504 yards fromthe back tees and has a course rating of 71.9 andslope of 132.

ADMISSIONis free for spectators

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULEAction for the 91st annual Resorters Golf Tourna-ment will begin on Sunday, July 29, with an 8 a.m.practice round, followed by the 2 p.m. Pro-Amtournament

On Monday, play begins early with the qualifyingrounds for the Men’s Executive Division startingat 7 a.m.

Qualifying for the Men’s Regular Division willstart at 7 a.m. Tuesday, followed by Junior 10-12Division qualifying and Junior 13-15 Divisionmatch play.

Starting on Wednesday, all divisions will be com-peting in match play, which will continue throughSaturday’s championship matches. The finals areslated to begin at noon with the Junior Division,followed by the Men’s Senior and Men’s Masters,Women’s Regular and Men’s Regular Divisions.

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24 - 29, 201222999 22220000111122229am Medallion Hunt 1st clue released on KMGK 107.1/Glenwood Chamber9am - 3pm Memorabilia Exhibit by Pope County Museum at Eagle Bank Lobby

9am Medallion Hunt 2nd clue released9am - 3pm Memorabilia exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium

9am Medallion Hunt 3rd clue released9am - 3pm Museum exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at Pope County Fairgrounds9am - 5pm Crazy Days Downtown Glenwood7pm Basketball Shootout at City Park7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium8:30 - 11:30pm Teen Dance at City Park, music by KCLD

9am Medallion Hunt 4th clue released9am Tennis tournament at MAHS tennis courts9am - 3pm Museum exhibit at Eagle Bank lobby

9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at Pope County Fairgrounds9am - 5pm Crazy Days Downtown Glenwood5pm Bed Races at City Park6pm Infl atables in City Park6:45pm Senior Queen Revue at City Park Bandshell7pm Junior Queen Revue at City Park Bandshell7:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium9pm - 12:30am Street Dance featuring “The Johnny Holm Band” in front of Lakeside Ballroom

6am Waterama Golf Tournament at Minnewaska Golf Course8am 37th Annual Rotary 5k, 10k run/walk & Glenwood State Bank Magic Mile8am - 1:30pm Park & Shine Car Show9am Medallion Hunt 5th clue released9am - 4pm Senior Citizen Craft Fair at thePope County Fairgrounds9am - 1pm Glenwood Public Library Used Book Sale9am Sand Sculpture Contest, South Side City Beach9am 33rd Annual Waterama Softball Tournament9am Sand Volleyball Tournament(6 person co-ed)

9am - 9pm Infl atables in City Park9:30am Yoga on the City Beach10am Men’s Alumni Soccer Game at Museum Fields10am - 2pm Vintage Snowmobile Show & Shine10am - 5pm City Park Boardwalk Sales11am Swim Races at City Beach for Youth 18 & UnderNOON Women’s Alumni Soccer Game at Museum Fields1:30pm 54th Annual Kiddie Parade2pm Junior Royalty Coronation at City Park2pm Firemen’s Competition at Barsness Park3pm Waterama Kids’ Prize Giveaway at City Park3pm Bean bag tournament on tennis courts at City Park3:30pm Kids’ Tractor Pull at City Park4pm - 6pm The Faction Team Wakesurfi ng Demon-stration at Lakeshore by City Park5:30pm Minnewaska Showstoppers performance “Nunsense” at MAHS Auditorium6:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore by City Park8pm The Faction Team Wakeboard Show atLakeshore by City Park9:30pm - 1am Street Dance featuring “Judd Hoos” in front of Lakeside Ballroom9:15pm Midwest’s Only Lighted Pontoon/Boat Pa-

rade - Lake Minnewaska starting at City Beach10pm Fireworks Display Over Lake Minnewaska

7 - 11am Annual Rotary Pancake & Sausage Feed at City Park8:30am Community Church Service at Bandshell in City Park (rain site Central Square)9am Softball Tournament continues at Barsness Park9:30am - NOON Wakesurfi ng Clinic at Lakeshore by City Park10am Waterama Citizens’ Bike Race & Tour at City Beach (9am registration)10am - 5pm City Park Boardwalk Sales10am - 6pm Infl atables in City Park1pm Waterama Grande Day Parade3:30pm Bald Eagle Water Ski Show at Lakeshore by City Park4:45pm Light of the Moon Band in City Park4:45pm Faction Team Wakeboard Show atLakeshore by City Park4:45pm “Misfi ts of Magic” show at Bandshell in City Park6pm Waterama Royalty Coronation at Bandshell in City Park

For updated event listings & other info., visit our website at wwwwaterama.org. Events subject to change.

The Alexandria Golf Club and the Resorters Golf Tournamentare nothing short of spectacular. Of the three largest golf compe-titions in out-state Minnesota – the Pine-to-Palm in Detroit Lakesand the Birchmont in Bemidji – the Resorters is the longest-run-ning tournament.

The most famous hole on the course – the 7th hole – has anelevated tee that plays 172 yards from the back tees. The shot tothe green, shaped like the state of Minnesota, is over a creek,protecting the putting surface.

So be sure not to miss this signature event in the lakes area. Ifyou’re a golf enthusiast, it offers some of the best free entertain-ment around.


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D 102nd Minnesota State Trap ShootJULY 10Warm-up singles, Warm-up handicap, Warm-updoubles.

JULY 11Nick Kubash singles, Richard Wolf handicap, EricMunson doubles

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The Central Lakes Trail is apaved, biking and walkingtrail that spans DouglasCounty from Osakis throughEvansville and on to Fergus

Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on

the old Burlington Northern rail linegrade, connects the cities of Os-akis, Nelson,Alexandria,Garfield, Brandon,Evansville andMelby in DouglasCounty.

The trail headand parking area inAlexandria is lo-cated at the northend of Broadway inBig Ole Central Park.Other trail heads areavailable in the citiesof Osakis, Garfield,

Brandon and Evansville. These trailheads include a parking area,portable restrooms and a trailsideshelter. A bike shelter is also avail-able along the trail about one andone-half miles east of Nelson.

The Central Lakes Trail alsoconnects to the Lake Wobegon trail,

which runs from Os-akis through Sauk Cen-tre to St. Joseph.Together, they makethe longest pavedbike trail in the state.The Central LakesTrail (www.central-lakestrail.com) isused as a snowmo-bile trail in the win-ter, however studsare not allowed.

Share the TrailBE COURTEOUSAll trail users should be respectful of each other, re-gardless of mode of travel, speed or skill level.

RIGHT OF WAYKnow the specific rules of your trail, which may be local,county, regional or state-controlled. In general, cyclistsshould yield to all other users.

SIGNAL WHEN PASSINGBells are great to use when farther back, especiallywhen followed by a greeting, “Good morning, I’ll bepassing on your left side” as you approach. Yelling “Onyer left” while passing at full speed is not courteous orsafe.

PASS ON THE LEFTJust like a roadway, always pass trail users on the leftside and only when it is safe and clear to do so.

USE CAUTION AT CROSSINGSThere are many types of trail crossings in Minnesota,and can be very dangerous when not paying full atten-tion. Watch for signage and yield to cross traffic. If thereare multiple lanes or blind spots, use extra caution.

BE PREDICTABLETrails can be great for training, but trails are for every-one. Never sacrifice your own or someone else’s safetyfor convenience. On busy weekends and evenings, fasttraining may be best left to the road. Signal your inten-tions and be sensitive to others.

USE LIGHTS AT NIGHTSome trails may be closed after dark. If open, a whiteheadlight is required along with a rear red reflector. Redtaillights are strongly recommended. Dark trails can re-quire brighter lights to see hazards.

DO NOT BLOCK THE TRAILGroup rides are fun, but don’t take up more than yourhalf of the trail. This often means riding single file onthe trails.

CLEAN UP LITTERDon’t leave trash on the trail and pick up items (espe-cially glass or other potentially hazardous debris) tomake the trail a better place for everyone.

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To be eligible for the 2012 contest, anglers must fillout entry formscompletely or theywill not qualify.

Fish must come from lakes insideDouglas County orPope County.

Fishing contest makesbig changes!

The annual area fishing contest has undergone some bigchanges for the 2012 season.Those who love fishing said theywanted to see more photos – and we listened!

We’ve added an entirely new publi-cation called Just Fish, which will bejust that – fish, fish and more fish.Published twice a month, Just Fish willfeature photos and information on thebiggest catches from area lakes. Youcan find Just Fish on stands around thearea. Monthly big fish will also be fea-tured here in the Vacationer.

Here’s what you’ll need to know about this year’s fishingcontest:

The contest will run from the opening of the walleye andnorthern season in May and will end after Labor Day weekend. Ithas been expanded to include lakes in both Douglas and Popecounties.

At the end of the summer, the largest fish in six differentcategories in both the Junior and Senior Divisions will receive aJust Fish fishing contest T-shirt and season winner certificate.

There are two divisions: a junior division for those ages 16and younger, and a senior division for those ages 17 and older.Each division has six categories – walleye, northern, crappie,sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.

Anglers can enter their fish at Christopherson’s Bait inAlexandria or Koep’s Bait and Tackle in Glenwood. Entry formsare available in both places and must be filled out completelyand clearly or it will not qualify. Fishermen can also e-mail usphotos at [email protected]. Anglers must include theirname, address, phone number, division being entered, date thefish was caught, species of fish, weight of fish, type of baitused, depth of water and name of the lake where the fish wascaught.

Fish entered in the contest must come from lakes inside orimmediately bordering Douglas and Pope counties.

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You can e-mail your photo entries to [email protected].

Include your name, address, phone number, fishspecies, date the fish was caught, fish weight(pounds-ounces), type of bait used, depth ofwater and name of the lake

Joshua Killan of Oakdale landed a 3-lb.,

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June 15 while fishing in 4’ of water on L

ake Carlos.

Take your catch andstop by Christopher-son’s Bait on 3rd Av-enue in Alexandria orKoep’s Bait andTackle in Glenwood,have your phototaken for the Vaca-tioner, then fill out afish slip to enter thecontest.

The contest endsafter Labor Dayweekend

Kyle Samuelson of Alexandria landed a 1-lb., 9-

oz. sunfish May 28 while fishing in 4’ of water on

Pocket Lake.

Alex Naugle of Dunlap, Illinois, hooked this 3-lb., 5-oz. north-

ern while fishing in 10’ of water on Lake Carlos June 5.


Otto (left) and Owen Anderson (caught some nice sunfish and crap-

pies on May 30, including a 1-lb., 3-oz. crappie pulled out of Lake

Andrew.

Dano Soden of Alexandria pulled in this 8-lb., 5-oz. 31-inch walleye

June 8 while fishing in 14’ of water on Lake Ida.

Connie Cook of Alexandria’s 1-lb., 9-oz. crappie

topped the field this month as she caught her

fish in 12’ of water on Lake Reno June 9.

Ronald Sik of Alexandria snagged this nice 3-lb., 9-oz. large-

mouth bass in 10’ of water on Lake L’Homme Dieu May 28.

Whether you’re lookingforward to severaldays of camping orjust want to stop fora picnic, Douglas

County offers a variety of city,county and state parks perfect foryour needs.

Most of the communities in Dou-glas County maintain parks, manyoffering playground equipment andpicnic areas. There’s even a parkjust for your pup!

Most facilities are open yearround for outdoor fun and recreationfrom hiking and walking to skiingand skating.


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BIG OLE CENTRAL PARKNorth end of Broadway, Alexandria.Gazebo and parking area for the Central LakesTrail.

DEAN MELTON FILLMORE PARKFillmore St. and 15th Ave West, Alexandria

FRED FOSLIEN PARKIn Victoria Heights, 2 blocks south of Hwy 27 offKnut St., Alexandria

GENEVA CREST PARKWest side of Lake Geneva, Alexandria. Hwy 27 Eastto Birch Ave., east on Basswood, two blocks easton Geneva Drive.

GOOSE PARKThree blocks west of Broadway on 5th Ave. West,Alexandria

LAKE AGNES PARKSouth shore of Lake Agnes along Co. Rd 37 inAlexandria

LAKE CONNIE PARK7th Ave. East between Roosevelt and Sprucestreets in Alexandria

LAKEVIEW PARKHwy 27 East and Birch Ave, Alexandria. Hwy 27East to Birch Ave, west on Runestone Place, weston Lake Park Ave.

LEGION PARKBroadway and 8th Ave. West, Alexandria

MANOR HILLS PARKHwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks right onSpringdale, Alexandria.

MARTIN’S HOPE PARK2nd Ave. across from Big Ole Central Park.

NOONAN PARKNokomis Street and 10th Ave., Alexandria.

OAK KNOLL PARKNortheast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Hwy29 North, right on McKay, left on Oak Knoll Drive.

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OSAGI PARKOn Lake Street in Osakis.Picnic tables, shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (noswimming area).

POOCH PLAYLANDDog park with fenced-in area. South end of Victor St, east sideof Alexandria.

RUNESTONE PARKLocated about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6thAvenue East.

COUNTY PARKSKENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK15 miles west of Alexandria, State Hwy 27.Where the Kensington Runestone was found. Picnic tables,shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water,heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoepit, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, historic displays.

LAKE BROPHY PARKWest of Alexandria at the intersection of Co. Roads 82 and 8.Picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, play-ground, scenic views of Lake Brophy.

CHIPPEWA PARKThree miles north of Brandon on Co. Rd 108.Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms with show-ers, drinking water, swimming beach (no lifeguard), play-ground, horseshoe pit, camping sites.

CURT FELT MEMORIAL PARKNorth of Alexandria off Co. Rd 42.Volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, softballfield.

SPRUCE HILL PARKNorth of Alexandria near Miltona. Hwy 29 to Co. Rd. 5 east 5miles.Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms,drinking water, softball field, interpretive trail, hiking trails.

STATE PARKLAKE CARLOS STATE PARKNear Carlos. Hwy 29 north from Alexandria, west on Co. Rd 38at sign. Left into park entrance. Permit is required.Hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables, shelters,swimming beach, kids’ play area, camp sites, camper cabins,group camp, restrooms with showers, boat landing, amphithe-ater, equestrian area.

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AARONSize: 545 acresDepth: 16 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,largemouth bass, walleyeFeatures: Shallow lake with sandy beachesPublic access: Southeast end

AGNESSize: 137 acresDepth: 31 feetGame fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, somewalleyeFeatures: Fishing pier in City Park, poorwater qualityPublic access: Carry-in access from parkon south side

ANDREWSize: 946 acresDepth: 83 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish,largemouth bassFeatures: Sandy beaches, popular recre-ational lakePublic access: Southeast side from Co. Rd.28

BROPHYSize: 289 acresDepth: 44 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Near Alexandria, small, heavyaquatic vegetationPublic access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd.82

BURGENSize: 184 acresDepth: 43 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,some bass and walleyeFeatures: 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,largemouth bassFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, clear,deepPublic access: North shore in state park,northeast shore nearstate park, westshore off Co. Rd.11, east shore

CHIPPEWASize: 1,186 acresDepth: 95 feetGame fish: Wall-eye, northern,pan fish, large-mouth bassFeatures: DeeplakePublic access:Northeast corneroff Co. Rd. 12

COWDRYSize: 238 acresDepth: 52 feetGame fish: Walleye,northern,largemouth bass,pan fishFeatures: Small, clearlake near AlexandriaPublic access: North-east corner off Co. Rd.82, west of Alexandria

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

DEVILSSize: 221 acresDepth: 35 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Small, spring-fed lakePublic access: North side of lake off Co.Rd. 7

GENEVASize: 631 acresDepth: 63 feetGame fish:Largemouth bass,northern, pan fish,walleyeFeatures: Pier on northend, access to chain oflakesPublic access: Northside, east side

HENRYSize: 159 acresDepth: 32 feetGame fish: Northern, pan fish,some bassFeatures: Near Alexandria,small, next to City ParkPublic access: Accessible bywater from Agnes

IDASize: 4,289 acresDepth: 106 feet

Game fish: Walleye, bass,northern, pan fishFeatures: Large, clear lake withsandy beachesPublic access: North side,two accesses on east side

IRENESize: 630 acresDepth: 44 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: Small lake near MiltonaPublic access: Northwest side, southeast

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L’HOMME DIEUSize: 1,744 acresDepth: 85 feetGame fish: Walleye, largemouth bass,northern, pan fishFeatures: Access to chain of lakes, swim-ming beachPublic 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, heavyrecreational usePublic access: West end of lake off Co. Rd.27

MAPLESize: 815 acresDepth: 78 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Mostly shallow,excellent water qualityPublic access: Two accesses onnorth shore near Forada

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

MILLSize: 461 acresDepth: 40 feetGame fish: Walleye,northern, pan fish,largemouth bassFeatures: Spring-fed,moderately developedPublic access: South-east corner of the lake

MILTONASize: 5,838 acresDepth: 105 feetGame fish: Wall-eye, bass, north-ern, pan fish,muskellungeFeatures:Largest lake inthe county,deep, diversehabitatPublic access: North shore off Co.Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29,township access on east side

MOSESSize: 822 acresDepth: 32 feetGame fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, panfish, northernFeatures: Clear water, moderately devel-opedPublic access: West side off Co. Rd. 16

OSAKISSize: 6,270 acresDepth: 73 feetGame fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish,bassFeatures: Large lake with many bars andfishing structuresPublic access: South end in Osakis, westside off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd.10, east side

OSCARSize: 1,040 acresDepth: 25 feetGame fish: Walleye, panfish, northern, muskellungeFeatures: Infested withEurasian water milfoilPublic access: North sideoff of State Hwy. 27

RED ROCKSize: 708 acres

Depth: 22 feetGame fish: Northern,walleye, largemouthbass, pan fishFeatures: ShallowPublic access: East sideof lake off Co. Rd. 1

SMITHSize: 575 acresDepth: 30 feetGame fish: Northern, wall-eye, pan fish, largemouth

bassFeatures: Spring-fed, diverseaquatic vegetationPublic access: Northeast corner

VICTORIASize: 419 acresDepth: 60 feetGame fish: Northern, walleye,largemouth bass, pan fishFeatures: Long, narrow lake withaccess to Lake GenevaPublic access: South end of lake offCo. Rd. 23

WINONASize: 190 acresDepth: 9 feetGame fish: Bullhead, perch, crappieFeatures: Poor water quality, algal blooms,little fishingPublic access: City-owned, carry-in access


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What could bebetter on a hotsummer day thana dip in the cool

waters of a crystal blue lake?And in the land of 10,000 lakes,there are plenty of options forwater lovers.

Douglas County offers severaloptions for public beaches, bothlife-guard staffed and non-life-guard-staffed. Cool and clean,bright and sparkling, the waters ofthe area lakes seem to call yourname.

Public BeachesLIFEGUARD-STAFFEDLAKE L’HOMME DIEU BEACHAlexandria. Take Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach.

LAKE LATOKA BEACHAlexandria. County Road 82 west from Alexandria, south on County Road 90,then west on Latoka Beach Road.

NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFEDLAKE OSAKIS BEACHOsakis. Located on East Lake Street.

CITY PARK BEACHAlexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria City Park,one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis).

ROTARY BEACHAlexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes L’Homme Dieu and Carlos.

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARKCarlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.

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

Calvary Lutheran (E.L.C.A.)605 Douglas Street, 763-5178Pastors: Hans Dahl & David WangaardSaturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pmSunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:00amHoly Communion 1st & 3rd SundaysSunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3

Catalyst Covenant Church1401 So. McKay, 759-1800(Woodland School) www.catalystcov.orgPastor: Steve EngSunday 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, 762-2196Pastors: Marilee Bergerson & Greg BillbergSaturday Worship: 5:30pmSunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:00am. 10:30am at Carlos State Park. 11:00am at City Park. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays & opposite Saturdays.

Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152www.goodshepherd-LCMS.orgEric Van Scharrel, PastorSunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:45am

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays

Lake Community Church1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424www.lakecommunity.orgRon Berget, Senior PastorMelody Warren, Minister of WomenJeff Pankratz, Student PastorSunday Worship: 9:00amWeekdays: Student Mentoring and Activity Groups

June Vacation Bible School

Living Waters Assembly of God 1310 N Nokomis NE, 763-5224www.mylivingwaters.orgSam McKay, Lead PastorSunday Worship: 9:30amWednesdays: Family night for kids, youth and

adults at 6:30pm

New Testament Church2505 Hwy 29 North, 762-2444Peter Reishus, PastorSunday Worship: 10:00am

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

St. Mary’s Catholic Church420 Irving Street, 763-5781 www.stmaryalexandria.orgFather Steven M. BinsfeldSaturday Masses: 5:00 pm; Sunday Masses: 8:00am & 10:00amWeekday Masses: Contact church for times.

Sacrament of Penance: 4:00pm Saturday

Zion Lutheran (LC-MS)3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-4842, [email protected], www.zionalex.orgDavid Hinz, Senior PastorTerry Finnern, Assistant Pastor WM. Moeller, Visitation PastorSunday Services: 8:00am & 10:00am. Holy Communion: 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays,

10:30am 2nd & 4th Sundays

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

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

Please call 320-834-5095 for weekday Mass times:St. Ann’s Catholic Church, BrandonSaturday Worship: 4:00pm

Sunday Worship: 9:30am

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, MillervilleSunday Worship: 10:30am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, UrbankSaturday Worship: 7:30pm

St. Williams, Parkers Prairie

Sunday Worship: 8:30am

Come Worship With Us!Lakes Area Churches Welcome You

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• Fresh Brats: Original, Wild Rice, Sauerkraut or Jalapeño & Cheddar

• Cooked Brats: Original or Smoked• Old Fashioned Wieners & Dinner Franks• Fresh Bulk Mild or Hot Italian Sausage

and Breakfast Sausage• New Ulm brand Beef Summer Sausage• Snack Sticks: Beef, Jalapeño or Pepper & Cheddar

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Lakes Area Vacationer - July/August 2012