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Andes Tower Hills to Hold End of the Season Bash This Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / March 8, 2024

After a phenomenal season of skiing and snowboarding out at Andes Tower Hills they are going to close out the season this weekend (March 8-10). Andes’ owner, Tom Anderson, commented […]

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Alexandria Blizzard Hockey

By Joe Korkowski / February 7, 2024

Alexandria Blizzard vs. Minnesota Loons

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Alexandria Blizzard Hockey

By Joe Korkowski / February 7, 2024

Alexandria Blizzard vs. Rochester Grizzlies

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Blizzard Hockey

By Joe Korkowski / February 5, 2024

Alexandria Blizzard vs. Willmar WarHawks

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Quick Tip: Plastics & Sonar for Winter Success!

By Joe Korkowski / February 3, 2024

When fishing for panfish, knowing the depth where fish are at is extremely helpful when setting up your presentation. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch talks about using some plastic […]

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Candlelight Hike at Glacial Lakes State Park

By Staci Bennett / February 2, 2024

Enjoy the night sky and walk by lantern light at Glacial Lakes State Park on Saturday, February 10, 2024 Drop by any time between 6 and 9 p.m. for hiking […]

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2 for 1 Admissions at the Runestone Museum

By Staci Bennett / February 2, 2024

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a trip to the Runestone Museum! All day long, the museum will be offering 2 for 1 admissions for all visitors.

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Hot Chocolate and History: Forgotten Skills

By Staci Bennett / February 2, 2024

“Forgotten Skills: Timeless Practicalities for Every Generation” Frontier life was isolating. Before the internet, many Minnesotans grew up knowing basic survival and everyday lessons that have been forgotten over the […]

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Quick Tip: Tungsten Jigs for Ice Fishing Success

By Joe Korkowski / February 1, 2024

Warmer than usual weather is making ice fishing a challenge this season. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch gives us a quick tip to help make your trip on the […]

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Alexandria Farmer’s Market

By Staci Bennett / January 26, 2024

This winter, vendors from the Alexandria Farmer’s Market will be setting up shop monthly at Copper Trail. It’s a great time to gather with friends and shop for local produce, […]

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Tropical Party

By Staci Bennett / January 26, 2024

Break out your floral shirts and flip-flops, because we’re on island time at Copper Trail’s annual TROPICAL PARTY! We’re bringing some sunshine to the long Minnesota winter* with games, food […]

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Wonderland Wives: A Play

By Staci Bennett / January 26, 2024

Wonderland Wives by Buddy Thomas Note: Wonderland Wives is intended for mature audiences with very immature tastes. Cinderella’s Prince Charming is serving ten years in the pen, Belle’s house is overrun with […]

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May the 4th Be With You

By Staci Bennett / January 26, 2024

Enjoy a night of staged sketches which include themes around space, rebellion, peace, power struggles, hope, allies, diversity or family.   There may even be a song.  This will be a […]

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Small Jokes About Monsters: A Play

By Staci Bennett / January 26, 2024

small jokes about MONSTERS, a play by Steven Strafford Three brothers arrive in a rented beach house to read a letter from their estranged father after his funeral. Ryan, the […]

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Let the Outdoor Skating Begin

By Joe Korkowski / January 18, 2024

Every year the Alexandria City Park Department has to make the decision, is the ice safe enough to support skaters at Noonan Park, or not. To make the skating surface […]

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Ride DATA Trails, Find Little Big Ole

By Joe Korkowski / January 16, 2024

Add some FUN to your winter snowmobile rides in the Alexandria Lakes Area. Douglas Area Trails Association (DATA) along with Explore Alexandria is excited to announce our 1st annual Ride […]

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Paddle Paint and Sip

By Staci Bennett / January 15, 2024

Join us for an evening of creativity at the Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse. In honor of their Paddle Art Contest returning this year, the museum is hosting a paint […]

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Sailor School

By Staci Bennett / January 15, 2024

Sailor School is a 3-hour camp that will teach students grades 3-6 the skills an experienced sailor needed aboard a ship, from knots to navigation and more in between. A […]

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Hot Chocolate History: That Little Place at the Lake

By Staci Bennett / January 15, 2024

Legacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History. Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to […]

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Fish Tip: Mid-Winter Jigging

By Joe Korkowski / January 11, 2024

As we begin to get stronger ice, the fishing returns to area lakes. Fishing the Midwest host Mike Frisch talk about a couple of jigs he uses to lure in […]

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Snow, Cooler Temps Welcome Signs

By Joe Korkowski / January 9, 2024

Hey, it looks like Winter in the Alexandria Lakes Area! I think most people who live in this state appreciate the snow, and if you like to ice fish, you […]

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Snowfall Welcomed In Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / December 27, 2023

We all know that a perfect scenario for winter in the Alexandria Lakes Area is cold weather in November that leads to good solid ice followed by a couple of […]

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Candlelight Event: Hike by Moonlight

By Staci Bennett / December 14, 2023

Come enjoy an evening in Lake Carlos State Park by candlelight and moonlight. Hike the trail where you will be guided by the full moon and lanterns.

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Cautiously Aggressive – Early Ice Hot Spots

By Joe Korkowski / December 14, 2023

As we deal with varied temperatures above and below freezing, ice conditions are not ideal. If you want to go after those fishing “honey holes” on your favorite lake, be […]

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Hometown Hockey Hero Book Signing

By Staci Bennett / December 7, 2023

Meet Alexandria native, Tom Peart, and listen to his stories of hockey in the rural heartland on Minnesota. There will be refreshments and a meet and greet at 2:00 with […]

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Santa and Mrs. Claus at Country Blossom Farm

By Staci Bennett / December 7, 2023

Bring the family and stop out for a visit with the Clauses! This event is free with your donation of a non-perishable, unexpired food item to be donated to the […]

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Breakfast with Santa

By Staci Bennett / December 4, 2023

Santa is on his way, and there’s a sleigh full of exciting holiday activities lined up just for you and your loved ones. Come and meet Santa in person, get […]

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Longtrees Winter Wonderland Events

By Joe Korkowski / November 16, 2023

Winter Wonderland Events at Longtrees Woodfire Grill during the holidays:   Wed, November 22nd – Friendsgiving: 6-9pm – Kill the Keg: $15 and you can fill your cup until the keg […]

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Christmas Market

By Staci Bennett / November 13, 2023

The Christmas Market in Big Ole Park will feature a variety of vendors selling Christmas trees, wreaths, gifts, treats and more.

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Garden of Lights Walking Tour

By Staci Bennett / November 13, 2023

Don’t miss out on this family tradition in-the-making! The Garden of Lights at Legacy of the Lakes Gardens is a community walk-through light display made possible by donations from local […]

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Christmas in Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / November 10, 2023

Christmas in Alexandria is an annual tradition in Alexandria, MN that includes a number of events aimed at providing a wholesome, festive holiday experience for everyone.  Here are a few […]

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Poetry and Sound Symphony Concert

By Staci Bennett / November 2, 2023

Kicking off the concert is a timeless masterpiece, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, brought to life by the incredibly talented Ann DuHamel on the piano. Despite its premiere way […]

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Holly Jolly Holiday Tour with Shaun Johnson

By Staci Bennett / November 2, 2023

Elden’s Fresh Foods proudly presents the Emmy Award-Winning Shaun Johnson, who brings his 2023 Holly Jolly Holiday Tour to the Alexandria High School’s Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 6th […]

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Christmas with Lorie Line

By Staci Bennett / October 12, 2023

Spend an intimate evening with Lorie Line around the piano as she shares heartwarming stories and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. Lorie Line was recently inducted into the Minnesota […]

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Andes Celebrates Spring…in the Snow

By Joe Korkowski / April 4, 2023

As is the tradition every year at Andes Tower Hills, they celebrate the end of the skiing/snowboarding season with their Spring Fling weekend. Only this year, despite their recent event, […]

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Vikingland Curling Club Curlathon

By Joe Korkowski / March 17, 2023

24 HOURS OF CURLING FUN & 2 HOURS OF PURE EXCITEMENT! ALL ARE WELCOME! HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!! Do you want to Learn to Curl, Curl with Friends, practice your […]

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