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A smiling man in sunglasses and a blue shirt stands on a boat, holding up two large bass fish caught with a squarebill, with water and trees in the background.
Jun 16

Bass Fishing Really Picking Up In Alexandria Area

Two people paddleboarding on a calm, narrow waterway surrounded by green trees and grass, heading toward an open lake under a blue sky with scattered clouds during the Big Ole Paddlefest event.
Jul 11

Big Ole Paddlefest Set For This Weekend

People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking on Alexandria’s calm waterways, surrounded by lush greenery. Some stand and paddle while others sit, creating a relaxed Paddlefest atmosphere among trees and reeds lining the river.
May 13

Big Ole Paddlefest to Highlight Alexandria Waterways

A person biking across Minnesota, wearing a helmet and backpack, cycles along a tree-lined path in autumn, with vibrant yellow and orange foliage under a clear blue sky.
Aug 30

Biking Across Minnesota – Moorhead to Minneapolis and beyond

Two men stand on a boat in the water; one, wearing a yellow shirt and hat, proudly holds up a large mouth bass while the other, in a blue shirt and cap, admires the impressive catch. Trees and shoreline are visible in the background.
Jun 03

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

A smiling man in a blue shirt and cap proudly holds a large, freshly caught walleye in both hands while standing on a boat on a calm lake, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Jun 19

Catching Walleye as We Transition into Summer

A smiling person in a blue jacket and cap holds a large walleye fish inside an ice fishing shelter, likely celebrating success at one of the early ice hot spots, with fishing gear visible in the background.
Dec 14

Cautiously Aggressive – Early Ice Hot Spots

Four side-by-side photos show a large Viking statue—celebrating Big Ole through the years—in various settings, holding a spear and shield, wearing a horned helmet, red cape, and yellow tunic against urban or snowy, tree-filled backgrounds.
May 05

Celebrating Big Ole through the Years

Banner with large pink and yellow flowers framing a cream box that reads, "Mother’s Day Weekend in Alexandria" in green and coral text—perfect for Moms in Alexandria planning their special weekend itinerary, set on a light purple background.
May 05

Celebrating Moms in Alexandria: Your Weekend Itinerary

An ice fishing sonar sits next to an icy hole drilled in a frozen lake, helping anglers monitor ice depths in Alexandria area waters, with an ice auger lying nearby on the snowy surface.
Dec 03

Check-in on Ice Depths in Alexandria Area

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Nov 20

Christmas in Alexandria Events Start November 28th

A parade float decorated as a black train car with "THE CHAMBER EXPRESS" in gold letters, festive lights, red bows, and people inside celebrates Christmas in the Fort as it moves down the street at night.
Nov 29

Christmas in the Fort Celebration Make for Great Start to Holidays

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