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Music in the Garden

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Join us in the Legacy Gardens for live music on select summer Friday nights. Each year we bring a variety of bands from the Midwest and beyond to perform on […]

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Music in the Gardens

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Join us in the Legacy Gardens for live music on select summer Friday nights. Each year we bring a variety of bands from the Midwest and beyond to perform on […]

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Live Music!

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Enjoy live music every Saturday from 2-5 at Bold North Cellars / Carlos Creek Winery CLICK HERE for artist schedule.

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Live Music!

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6-9pm at Bold North Cellars inside 22 Northmen Brewing Co. CLICK HERE to see who is performing this week!   *Subject to change […]

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Plastic Baits a Big Part of Open Water Success

By Joe Korkowski / February 22, 2024

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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“Summer Sounds By Brophy” Returns in 2024

By Joe Korkowski / February 21, 2024

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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Crankbaits For Bass

By Joe Korkowski / August 25, 2023

“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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Weedline Magic

By Joe Korkowski / August 17, 2023

“Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area” With this week’s Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on the importance of utilizing that outer weedline during the dogs […]

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Ned Rigs For Big Bass!

By Joe Korkowski / August 11, 2023

“Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area” With this week’s Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on how Ned Rigs are a great bait on deep weed […]

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Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter’s Annual Meeting and the Vision of the Alexandria Nature Trail by Tim Schoonhoven

By Staci Bennett / August 10, 2023

Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter will hold its annual meeting on August 22.  Agenda items include the election of officers, a review of the past year’s projects, and a look forward […]

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Summer Sounds by Brophy, a Huge Success

By Joe Korkowski / July 21, 2023

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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Zydeco Experience Rolls Through Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / July 10, 2023

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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Pints and Paws Dog Adoption Event

By Staci Bennett / June 28, 2023

Come join Pope County Humane Society and some of their amazing dogs (all available for adoption) on the Copper Trail patio! PCHS staff will be around from 12:00-3:00 p.m. with […]

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Bohemian Queen

By Staci Bennett / June 28, 2023

Copper Trail Brewing and Hubbard Radio (COOL 94.3) are bringing the COOL Summer Concert Series, the 2nd Annual outdoor concert series in Alexandria for Summer 2023! The COOL Summer Concert […]

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Chase and Ovation: A Tribute to PRINCE

By Staci Bennett / June 28, 2023

Copper Trail Brewing and Hubbard Radio (COOL 94.3) are bringing the COOL Summer Concert Series, the 2nd Annual outdoor concert series, to Alexandria for summer 2023! The COOL Summer Concert […]

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Summer Concert Series

By Staci Bennett / June 28, 2023

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents their summer concert series FREE every Thursday from May 25-August 24 on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn.

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“Texas to Alaska” Bike Ride Rolls Through Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / June 28, 2023

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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Square by Square Alexandria’s Community Mural Takes Shape

By Joe Korkowski / June 26, 2023

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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Dog-Friendly Alexandria

By Staci Bennett / June 23, 2023

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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Bass Fishing Really Picking Up In Alexandria Area

By Joe Korkowski / June 16, 2023

The further along we get into June the better the bass fishing is in the Alexandria Area. As he does each week, Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch gives us […]

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Art deTour

By Joe Korkowski / June 14, 2023

Art deTour 2023 is THIS WEEKEND! June 15th-17th – Thursday: 4pm-8pm / Friday + Saturday: 10am-5pm Tour 14 studios and see 23 participating artists. This is an amazing opportunity to […]

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2023 Big Ole Paddlefest

By Joe Korkowski / May 23, 2023

The Big Ole PaddleFest is a charitable, adventure paddle on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River.  On Fri., July 14th, stand up paddleboarders, kayakers & canoeists paddle […]

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Full Moon SUP

By Beth Leipholtz / May 22, 2023

Grab your friends and come out to Lake Carlos Marina for a full-moon paddle! Limited spots available, so reserve yours today!

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Awake the Grapes 5k & 10k Vineyard Run

By Joe Korkowski / April 14, 2023

Join us for a 5k or 10k race at Carlos Creek Winery/Bold North Cellars. Both races will have paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain. If running isn’t your thing, you can […]

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Surfin’ to Summer Surf Boat Demos

By Beth Leipholtz / April 11, 2023

There are many ways to enjoy the lakes area, but the fact that “lakes” is in the description, getting out on the water is one of the best. If you’re […]

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REV’D UP Country Fest – Back to the 90’s

By Joe Korkowski / April 6, 2023

We’re getting revved up for this year’s Rev’d Up Country Fest coming to Viking Speedway on Saturday, June 24th, presented by Bud Light. This year’s Rev’d Up Country Fest: Back […]

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Take A Kid Fishing Episode

By Joe Korkowski / March 24, 2023

In the latest Fishing the Midwest TV program, host Mike Frisch welcomes the winner of the Diamond Buick/GMC Take A Kid Fishing, Kinsley Nawrocki, for a day on the water. Mike […]

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Thinking of warmer days, a fishing reunion

By Joe Korkowski / March 1, 2023

When the founder of Fishing the Midwest and two of the show’s fishermen get together on Alexandria waters, they show us how to have a good time, AND catch some […]

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Art in the Park

By Joe Korkowski / February 13, 2023

Each year people gather for two days in Alexandria City park for food, music, fine arts, and friends.  Art In The Park 2023 will be on Saturday July 29th and […]

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Texas Rigs Lead to Late Summer Minnesota Bass

By Joe Korkowski / August 25, 2022

Fishing the Midwest TV host Mike Frisch talks about using a Texas rig to help find some late summer bass in this week’s Quick Tip video from the Alexandria Lakes Area!  […]

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It’s Time for Sunflowers

By Joe Korkowski / August 22, 2022

There is just something about the bright colors of sunflowers that make photographing fun.  There are a couple of opportunities for you to get out into the fields and click […]

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Why Start Playing Golf? This is Why!

By Grant Hanson / August 7, 2022

The popularity of golf in the United States has varied greatly over the years.  It was once extremely popular to be a member of a golf club even if you […]

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Music in the Gardens

By Joe Korkowski / July 27, 2022

Join in on the music at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Gardens as fan favorite Mick Sterling presents a “Huey Lewis & the News” tribute concert. Gates open […]

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2022 Alexandria Triathlon

By Joe Korkowski / July 27, 2022

We are committed to one simple goal: GETTING OUTSIDE! We want to celebrate this beautiful lake community by getting kids and adults in nature and challenging them to make a commitment. EVENT: INDIVIDUAL […]

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Art in the Park is Back

By Joe Korkowski / July 22, 2022

The popular two-day event at Alexandria City Park is back after a two-year absence.  Art in the Park features all kinds of art vendors, live music and food; all in […]

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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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