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Mid-summer Walleye Tips

By Joe Korkowski / July 18, 2022

Fishing the Midwest TV host Mike Frisch details some mid-summer walleye tips using lead core line and trolling crank baits in this week’s Quick Tip video from the Alexandria Lakes […]

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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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Mid-Summer Crappie Tips

By Joe Korkowski / July 11, 2022

Fishing the Midwest TV host Mike Frisch details some mid-summer crappie tips without using live bait in this week’s Quick Tip video from the Alexandria Lakes Area!  Get Video Updates, […]

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Getting Started in Golf

By Grant Hanson / July 2, 2022

If you didn’t grow up playing golf or have never played golf before it can be very intimidating.  Am I able to come to the course without being a member? […]

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A Multi Species Rig as the Calendar Hits July

By Joe Korkowski / July 1, 2022

Fishing the Midwest TV host Mike Frisch details how a Ned Rig can be a multi species fish catching machine when fished on the deep weedline in early summer in […]

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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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2022 Splash and Dash

By Joe Korkowski / June 1, 2022

1st Annual kids event on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at Lake Brophy County Park. KIDS WILL SWIM AND RUN FOLLOWING THE SPRINT TRIATHLON! $15 to register AGES 5+ are welcome […]

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Outdoor Summer Activities in the Alexandria Lakes Area

By James Feist / March 30, 2021

The Alexandria Lakes Area is known for lots of fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors! With more than 350 lakes, miles and miles of trails, great fishing, biking and […]

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Summer Activities in the Lakes Area that are Socially Distant … by Nature!

By James Feist / June 3, 2020

Summer may be a little different this year due to the unprecedented times we are living in, but we can still enjoy activities in the outdoors to have fun, make […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn

By Explore Alexandria / February 4, 2020

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality […]

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Vikingland Band Festival 2022

By James Feist / October 16, 2019

The Midwest’s finest high school marching bands gather in Alexandria for the 38th Annual Vikingland Band Festival parade marching championship. Join in the fun as many groups put on their […]

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Must-Do Summer Fun in the Lakes Area

By James Feist / June 21, 2019

The Alexandria Lakes Area is a prime destination for summer vacations having over 350 lakes and a plethora of outdoor recreational opportunities. There are tons of experiences and activities you simply can’t […]

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Share Your 4th of July Photos and WIN!

By Explore Alexandria / June 20, 2019

There is endless fun in the Alexandria Lakes Area over the 4th of July holiday, from the Star Storm fireworks show to all the summer lake fun! Explore Alexandria wants […]

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Downtown Crazy Days 2021

By James Feist / December 27, 2018

Sidewalk sales, summer blowouts and crazy fun in stores Downtown!

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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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Big Ole SUP-athon 2021

By cybersprout / June 20, 2018

The Big Ole SUP-athon is a charitable paddlesport event on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes held on July 16th-July 17th. All events are open to competitive and recreational stand up paddleboarders, […]

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