We are heading into a chilly and snowy part of this rollercoaster start to 2024. The warm weather and lack of snow in January, February and March had many looking […]
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After an unusually warm winter with multiple days reaching temperatures in the 50s and 60s, the official arrival of spring on March 20th might seem like just another day. Maybe […]
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After a phenomenal season of skiing and snowboarding out at Andes Tower Hills they are going to close out the season this weekend (March 8-10). Andes’ owner, Tom Anderson, commented […]
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Lots of lakes with lots of fish! This week on Fishing the Midwest TV, Mike Frisch pairs with Dana Freese from Christopherson Bait and Tackle and the duo chase largemouth […]
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In a month focused on women’s history, the Andria Theatre delivers a play that highlights an intelligent young girl amid the horrors of World War II. “The Diary of Anne […]
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Bob Jensen, Hall of Fame Angler and founder of Fishing the Midwest wrote a blog for REEL-TIMES (the official newsletter of Fishing the Midwest) about the advantages of plastic baits […]
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After a very successful first year, the Alexandria Rotary Club has released their 2nd annual “Summer Sounds by Brophy” concert line-up. The outdoor concerts will take place on select Tuesday […]
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After a winter season without snow, the Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) is starting it’s Find Little Big Ole contest anyway. Originally it was set up as a way to […]
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When fishing for panfish, knowing the depth where fish are at is extremely helpful when setting up your presentation. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch talks about using some plastic […]
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Warmer than usual weather is making ice fishing a challenge this season. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch gives us a quick tip to help make your trip on the […]
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Every year the Alexandria City Park Department has to make the decision, is the ice safe enough to support skaters at Noonan Park, or not. To make the skating surface […]
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Add some FUN to your winter snowmobile rides in the Alexandria Lakes Area. Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) along with Explore Alexandria is excited to announce our 1st annual Ride […]
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As we begin to get stronger ice, the fishing returns to area lakes. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch talk about a couple of jigs he uses to lure in […]
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Hey, it looks like Winter in the Alexandria Lakes Area! I think most people who live in this state appreciate the snow, and if you like to ice fish, you […]
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We all know that a perfect scenario for winter in the Alexandria Lakes Area is cold weather in November that leads to good solid ice followed by a couple of […]
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As we deal with varied temperatures above and below freezing, ice conditions are not ideal. If you want to go after those fishing “honey holes” on your favorite lake, be […]
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We have had some good weather for making ice over the last two weeks and that will help solidify that first ice sheet on lakes around the Alexandria area. Although […]
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Winter fun lasts all winter long at Andes Tower Hills! Featuring numerous downhill runs and lifts ranging from beginner to expert, and equipment rentals and lessons onsite. Take advantage […]
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(CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE) At Explore Alexandria Tourism we get to hear what people want, both residents and visitors alike. As part of listening to what’s important to them […]
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By Mike Frisch The 2023 open-water fishing season is mostly “in the books” now. With that in mind, I want to look back at some of the fun fishing action […]
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It is a welcome sight for many, the turning of the leaves to splashes of red, orange and yellow. Because of its location, the Alexandria Lakes Area produces a nice […]
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The Grape Stomp Festival has been a huge festival in the Alexandria Lakes Area since it first took place many years ago. Carlos Creek Winery is at the hub of […]
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The fall is a great time to ride bike in Minnesota. The cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall colors add up to ideal conditions. In June of 2022 MnDOT released […]
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“Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area” With this week’s Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on what to do for your bait presentations when the weeds […]
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Walker Krampitz is a rookie on the Classic Bass Champions Tour this year. On Tuesday, that didn’t matter. He managed to pull in a total of 38 bass during the […]
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(Alexandria, MN) – 100s of Shriners and their spouses are heading to Alexandria this week (August 23rd – 26th) for the Midwest Shrine Association (MSA) Convention. The fraternal organization is […]
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By mid-September the landscape really begins to change around the Alexandria Lakes Area. I encourage you to book your stay now at one of our local hotels, resorts, B & […]
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Who could have imagined that a Tuesday night concert out of town would have garnered this type of excitement? In what turned out to be a near perfect evening, guesstimates […]
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Terrance Simien has been on the road hundreds of nights each year for several decades. In fact, he’s performed more than 8500 shows in his life, playing to audiences literally […]
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“Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area” With this week’s Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on ways to find walleyes in the middle of summer. He […]
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“Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area” With this week’s Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on how to make your next outing with a youngster a […]
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Study after study outline the many health benefits of physical activity. If you’re looking for some activities to get your blood pumping, improve your mood and all the other reasons […]
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46 students from the University of Texas are seeing a lot of the country this summer, including Alexandria, MN. It’s part of an annual ride called the Texas 4000. The […]
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It seems that nothing worth having comes easy or without some effort. A community mural being created near Big Ole Park is an example of that. For years, advocates in […]
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If your vacation isn’t complete without your furry family members, you’re not alone! More than half of pet owners travel with their pets and Alexandria is a great getaway for […]
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The Minnesota Wild announced today the 2023 Road Tour will visit four communities in greater Minnesota, including Alexandria, August 9th. The Road Tour, presented by TRIA and HealthPartners, will stop […]
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