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RESTAURANT WEEK – Breakfasts

By Joe Korkowski | May 22, 2023

Below is a short list of Breakfast Items that are relatively unique to Alexandria, MN (For links to the restaurants, click on the names of the restaurants below. Avocado Smash Benedict - Travelers Inn Restaurant ...
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Spring Crappie Peak is here!

By Joe Korkowski | May 19, 2023

"Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area" With this week's Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on the timing of catching good Spring crappies. He again addresses areas on the lake that ...
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Finding Walleyes Early in the Season

By Joe Korkowski | May 11, 2023

"Fishing Tips for the Alexandria Area" With this week's Fishing the Midwest report, host Mike Frisch gives us tips on how to best find walleyes during these cold water, early season days. He addresses areas ...
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Celebrating Big Ole through the Years

By Explore Alexandria | May 5, 2023

Alexandria's famed and beloved Viking statue Big Ole turned 58 years old this past April! He has had a long history over all those years in Alexandria, including slightly different looks and locations. During most ...
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Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

By Explore Alexandria | May 1, 2023

The Alexandria Lakes Area has two beautiful networks of designated mountain bike trails in two Douglas County Parks. These are trails are great for both hiking and mountain biking! Kensington Runestone Park has mountain bike ...

History Lovers’ Guide

By Staci Bennett | Apr 28, 2023

Explore Alexandria’s History  Did you know that Alexandria is home to what the National Register of Historic Places calls “Outstate Minnesota’s largest and most intact late 19th/early 20th century residential district?” The Alexandria Residential Historic ...

Two Theatre Options This Weekend

By Joe Korkowski | Apr 19, 2023

A fast-paced comedy opens up in Alexandria this Thursday, April 20th. "The Play That Goes Wrong" is a play within a play. The show follows the antics of the Cornley Drama Society who are trying ...
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10% Off Golf & Cart for Visitors!

By Explore Alexandria | Apr 7, 2023

Visitors staying at our lodging properties can receive 10% Off Golf & Cart at participating Golf Courses! Discount card will be administered by the lodging properties in association with your stay. You may mention your ...
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Andes Celebrates Spring…in the Snow

By Joe Korkowski | Apr 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, the season is far from ...

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