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The Summer Sonar Search Leads to Some Good Fish

By Joe Korkowski / July 22, 2022

Fishing the Midwest TV host Mike Frisch helps speed up the time looking for the fish by cruising the weed lines using sonar in this week’s Quick Tip video from […]

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Big Ole Paddlefest Set For This Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / July 11, 2022

(Alexandria, MN)  Unless you’ve looked at google maps or some other detailed map of Douglas County, you may not know all of the connecting streams, rivers and channels that connect […]

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Just a Few Things Going on During the Big 4th of July Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / July 1, 2022

(Alexandria, MN)  The 4th of July falls on a Monday, but that just means for an extended weekend in the Lakes Area.  Here is a short list of what’s going […]

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Alexandria Man’s Passion for Water Sports Has Helped Thousands

By Joe Korkowski / June 10, 2022

(Lake Carlos)   On the northeast side of Lake Carlos is a business that is all about helping people experience the fun of being out on the water. Mike Jost is the […]

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Lake Miltona Produces Big Time for the AIM Walleye Nationals

By Joe Korkowski / June 6, 2022

(Miltona, MN)  Congratulations to the 2022 AIM Walleye Series Warrior Boats National Shootout Champions, Tom Huynh and Nate Wolske!  The national tournament was held on Lake Miltona June 3rd and 4th.  […]

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Bladed Jigs and Staying on the Move Net Plenty of Large Mouth Bass

By Joe Korkowski / June 3, 2022

Fishing in the Alexandria Lakes Area – Video Updates, Tips & Tricks by Mike Frisch  (video below) Look for these tips each week during the season!  If you’d like to […]

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Walleye Bite Should Pick Up Memorial Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / May 27, 2022

Fishing in the Alexandria Lakes Area – Video Updates, Tips & Tricks by Mike Frisch  (video below) Look for these tips each week during the season!  If you’d like to […]

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As another season begins in the Lakes Area, we celebrate National Tourism Week

By Joe Korkowski / May 2, 2022

(Alexandria, MN) We’ve all been talking about how the winter cold is just not ready to give up yet, and it’s already May!  Despite the miserable weather of April, there […]

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As the Loons Go, So Goes the Ice

By Joe Korkowski / April 26, 2022

(Alexandria, MN) For a couple of weeks Minnesota’s state bird has been making an appearance on lakes within the city limits of Alexandria.  The smaller, shallower lakes like Lake Winona […]

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Game Fish Season Closing, Panfishing Just Getting Going

By Joe Korkowski / February 24, 2022

Fishing in the Alexandria Lakes Area – Video Updates, Tips & Tricks by Mike Frisch  (video below)  

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Great Snow for Heading Out on the Alexandria Area Snowmobile Trails

By Joe Korkowski / January 14, 2022

The Alexandria Lakes Area is FULL OF SNOW, and more is on the way! The groomed trails on the 372-mile system of Douglas County’s snowmobile trails are OPEN! Get your sled […]

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Alexandria Area’s Winter Activities in the Great Outdoors

By James Feist / November 12, 2021

Most of us know how AMAZING summer and autumn is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Outdoor adventures are plentiful with more than 300 lakes, numerous public parks and miles and miles of […]

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Goin’ to the Lake : Alexandria!

By Explore Alexandria / August 1, 2018

WCCO’s Pat Kessler & Esme Murphy visited Alexandria for their Goin’ to the Lake segments! Lots of unique Alexandria attractions were visited, and they also tried a few things for […]

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7 Wonders of Alexandria, Minnesota

By James Feist / March 12, 2015

We’ve all heard the 7 Wonders of the World, the 7 Wonders of the United States and even 7 Wonders of the Solar System. So how about the 7 Wonders […]

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