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Legacy of the Lakes Museum :: New Season, New Exhibits

By Explore Alexandria / May 23, 2017
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20 Must-Do Summer Activities in the Alexandria Lakes Area

By James Feist / April 6, 2017

Without a doubt, summers in the Alexandria Lakes Area are absolutely fantastic! Having over 350 lakes and a plethora of outdoor recreational opportunities makes the area a prime destination for summer […]

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Catch Cupid’s Arrow in Alexandria for Valentine’s Weekend

By Explore Alexandria / February 8, 2017

Love is in the air! It’s that time of year again to remind the ones we love how much they mean to us. For Valentine’s Day we shower our loved […]

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Collection of YOUR Fall Color Photo Submissions!

By Explore Alexandria / October 23, 2016

The autumn season in the Alexandria lakes area has been outstanding in 2016! Great weather complimented an extremely long fall foliage season which lasted from early September to late October. […]

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Peak Fall Colors Arriving Soon in Alexandria Area

By James Feist / October 6, 2016

The autumn season in the Alexandria lakes area continues to be absolutely delightful! The fall foliage season has been very long in the area and continues to be accompanied by […]

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Alexandria Area Beginning to Display Great Fall Colors

By James Feist / September 22, 2016

It’s always a delightful treat to be able to explore the great outdoors among great fall color displays. Luckily for the Alexandria lakes area, there are many different species of […]

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Alexandria Area Fall Color Update (with pictures)

By James Feist / September 8, 2016

Don’t you just love fall?! Whether it’s the warmth of a crackling fire on an autumn night, a visit to a pumpkin patch or the spectacular displays of changing colors […]

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15 Places to enjoy Fall Colors around Alexandria

By James Feist / September 2, 2016

Without question, Autumn is one of the best times of the year to get out and explore Alexandria, Minnesota. Not only are there tons of things to do and great […]

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Share Your Fall Color Photos and WIN!!

By Explore Alexandria / September 1, 2016

The Alexandria lakes area is home to over 300 lakes, dozens of trails, many public parks and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. On top of that, the area has a […]

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Big Ole through the Years

By Explore Alexandria / August 5, 2016

Alexandria’s famed and beloved Viking statue Big Ole, now 51 years old, has a long history including different looks and locations. Over the past year Big Ole has undergone structural […]

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Alexandria on the brink of peak Fall Colors

By James Feist / October 9, 2015

The autumn season in Alexandria has been absolutely delightful thus far. We’ve been enjoying the slow turning of fall colors since early September in addition to nice, warm sunny days. […]

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15 ways to Explore Alexandria MN in October

By James Feist / September 25, 2015

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. Grab your favorite sweatshirt, a warm pumpkin latte and hit the road! There is plenty of fall fun in the Alexandria area […]

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“Hamlet: A Viking Adaptation” surprises Alexandria Farmers Market

By Explore Alexandria / September 5, 2015

Sword fights, vikings, Scandinavian culture and a game of Kubb! If you stopped by the Alexandria Farmers Market on Saturday morning you may have noticed something unique. The cast from […]

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The Adventures of Lil’ Ole

By Brad Chancellor / September 2, 2015

It is safe to say there are people all over the country with family and roots in Alexandria, MN. That is especially the case for Laurel and Stewart Loew, who […]

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