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Snowshoe By Candlelight at Lake Carlos State Park

By Joe Korkowski / February 27, 2023

Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight. Snowshoe or walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come […]

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Snowshoe by Candlelight at Lake Carlos State Park

By Joe Korkowski / January 23, 2023

Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight. Snowshoe or walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come […]

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Lake Carlos State Park Adds Another Snowshow by Candlelight Event

By Joe Korkowski / January 23, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lake Carlos State Park near Alexandria, MN. Saturday, February 4th, you can […]

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Take A Kid Ice Fishing

By Joe Korkowski / January 13, 2023

With a long holiday weekend in store and warmer weather in store it’s a great time for a “Take a Kid Ice Fishing” weekend here in Minnesota. This Saturday, Jan. […]

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History at Home: Snow in Their Hearts: Innovation of Winter Sports

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Explore the origins of snow sports made popular in Minnesota: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ski jumping & skijoring. The Runestone Museum will guide you through the origins and the development of […]

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Equipping the Next Generation Workshop

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

This is a day designed to help parents, grandparents, educators, administrators, pastors, youth pastors and anyone who works with youth, to understand the uniqueness of youth living in this time […]

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Harvest Pack

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Harvest Pack Food Packing Event is hosted by The Church of St. Mary on Monday, February 27 from 10 am – 8 pm in the gym at St. Mary’s Catholic […]

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Frozen Trails Family Event

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Come enjoy the beautiful trails at Smokey Timbers Camp. You can hike, snowshoe or try kicksledding. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

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Dueling Pianos Valentine’s Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Join us the Saturday before Valentine’s Day for a Dueling Pianos performance from Felix and Fingers, a Chicago based group. Ticket includes appetizers and the show. Wine, beer and cocktails […]

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Kickin’ Cancer Bash

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

FUN**EXCITING**TIME** FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Get your tickets now! Date Night with your sweetheart or friends night out! $40 a ticket (advance sales) Awesome Food, Broadway Ballroom catering * Great […]

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Country Music

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Roger Gillispie will be playing country music in the banquet room at the Alexandria VFW 2-3-23 from 7pm – 10pm.

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The Royal Love Gala

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Come experience the gift of laughter and the joy of generosity at the Royal Love Gala. The evening includes a social hour, silent auction, meal, entertainment from comedian, Candace Payne, […]

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Wedding Gala at Broadway Ballroom

By Joe Korkowski / January 12, 2023

Broadway Ballroom Event Center invites you to their Wedding Gala on Sunday, January 29, 2023. The Gala will be held in our newly remodeled ballroom from 11:00am-3:00pm. This is a […]

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Great Weekend to Head Outdoors

By Joe Korkowski / January 8, 2023

Recent snow and frost have made for some amazing scenery across the Alexandria Area. Add plenty of sunny blue skies, mild temperatures, relatively no wind and you have winter utopia. […]

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Close Out 2022 with a Candlelit Walk in the Park

By Joe Korkowski / December 26, 2022

Walk by candlelight at Lake Carlos State Park on Friday, December 30th The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at […]

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Trails Open in Alexandria Lakes Area

By Joe Korkowski / December 22, 2022

(UPDATE – since this was first written, all trails have been opened up for riding.) On the first official day of winter, the Douglas Area Trails Association (D.A.T.A. Trails)reported that […]

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Fort Celebration and Parade Make for Great Start to Holidays

By Joe Korkowski / November 29, 2022

The celebration in the Runestone Museum’s Fort Alexandria, known as “Christmas in the Fort” just continues to grow each year. This year the annual Black Friday celebration added a lighted […]

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Ray and Iver and the Case of the New Years Eve Eve

By Joe Korkowski / November 22, 2022

Come Celebrate New Year’s with Lakes Area Theatre. Chuck Grussing has been busy writing more. Now we find this new adventure taking us on a journey back in time with […]

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Ray and Iver Christmas Show

By Joe Korkowski / November 22, 2022

  It’s Christmas. Ray and Iver are back on stage at Lakes Area Theatre. Alexandria playwright Chuck Grussing has been back on the computer and his mind has turned to […]

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Lights Go Up on Broadway

By Joe Korkowski / November 21, 2022

Almost as exciting as the yearly tradition of lighting up the lights on Broadway in Alexandria is the day ALP Utilities and City crews put up the lights. Bright and […]

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Power Ballads: A Tribute to the music of Journey and Bon Jovi

By Joe Korkowski / November 1, 2022

Power Ballads, a night that takes you back, to the soft side of your favorite rock artists! Raised on a Radio covers all your favorites from artists like Journey, Extreme, […]

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Lights on Broadway

By Joe Korkowski / October 17, 2022

Alexandria will host a Holiday Light Parade down Broadway from 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue on Friday, November 25th at 6pm.  It’s called “Lights on Broadway” – Holiday Lighted Parade […]

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Great Snow for Heading Out on the Alexandria Area Snowmobile Trails

By Joe Korkowski / January 14, 2022

The Alexandria Lakes Area is FULL OF SNOW, and more is on the way! The groomed trails on the 372-mile system of Douglas County’s snowmobile trails are OPEN! Get your sled […]

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Call in baits work for panfish and walleye – Mike Frisch’s Video Update

By Joe Korkowski / January 14, 2022

Fishing in the Alexandria Lakes Area – Video Updates, Tips & Tricks by Mike Frisch  

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Let’s RIDE! Alexandria Area Snowmobile Trails are OPEN!

By Explore Alexandria / January 4, 2022

The Alexandria Lakes Area is full of snow! The groomed trails on the 360-mile system of Douglas County’s snowmobile trails are OPEN! Get your sled going and get ready to ride! […]

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Alexandria Area’s Winter Activities in the Great Outdoors

By James Feist / November 12, 2021

Most of us know how AMAZING summer and autumn is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Outdoor adventures are plentiful with more than 300 lakes, numerous public parks and miles and miles of […]

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Shop Here, and Shop Safe for the Holidays!

By Explore Alexandria / November 9, 2020

The holiday season has arrived! Consider getting all your holiday shopping done here, in Alexandria! Our shops are open for business and ready to help you get everyone checked off […]

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End of Ice Season Fishing Report

By Joe Scegura / April 5, 2019

What a winter it has been, but the end is in sight!   There is still 20” of ice on many of the lakes, but the condition of the ice is […]

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Late January Ice Fishing Report

By Joe Scegura / January 25, 2019

Cold, cold, cold!  We are definitely making ice now.  Travel isn’t too bad out on the lakes right now.  Trucks and wheel houses can get around most everywhere. But getting […]

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Mid January Ice Fishing Report

By Joe Scegura / January 14, 2019

Last week we had quite a bit of slush and water coming up on the ice.  It was a combination of snow weight and melting snow, so last weekend it […]

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Early Ice Report in Alexandria Lakes Area

By Joe Scegura / November 21, 2018

The colder than normal temperatures has the ice forming quite fast this year.  We are seeing 3”-6” of ice on many of the small to mid-sized lakes.  There have been […]

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