In addition, Alexandria lists several golf courses on
its website, an amusement park, go-kart racing, horseback riding, three museums, public swimming beaches, an indoor water park, a winter ski hill, three marinas and more.
There is also a trail of antique, curio and specialty shops (many of them downtown) that collectors, browsers and shoppers love to follow, and Alexandria has a very active downtown restaurant and shopping area.
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FUN FACT ABOUT ALEXANDRIA
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Big Ole Webcam: Locals and visitors alike can stop by Big Ole and take a selfie using the Big Ole webcam that is found on the ALP Utilities website. It’s a fun way to get a group shot with the 28-foot fiberglass statue located in Big Ole Central Park. Once you open the website on your cell phone, just take a screenshot to capture you, your group and the famous Viking statue. You must use Firefox, Safar
Despite opposition, Douglas County commissioners approve storage facility on Lake Andrew
Owners and developers of the project, Kirsten and Eric Nelson and Adam and Alicia Bertram, followed the rules says commissioner Keith Englund. Officials also cited notices of previous opportunity for public comment. 1:24 pm, Feb. 17, 2021 ×
This rendering depicts was the proposed storage facility would look like. The document was included in the packet for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16. (Contributed)
A proposed 24-unit commercial storage facility on Lake Andrew, opposed by neighbors, was unanimously approved by Douglas County commissioners at the Tuesday, Feb 16, regular meeting.
Land and Resource Management Director Dave Rush said when the planned unit development application came before the planning commission in January, he had received plenty of feedback from neighbors opposing the project. They had several concerns, inclu
This week in history in Douglas County.
Written By:
Rachel Barduson | 2:30 pm, Jan. 13, 2021
This Week in 1961, 60 years ago: The reorganized Alexandria City Council discussed the proposal for a new fire hall and police station. A hearing was also held on the rezoning of the south corner lot of 15th and Fillmore, the construction site of the Elks Club.
1971, 50 years ago: An Alexandria man serving in Vietnam was featured in the Sunday edition of the Minneapolis Tribune. Lt. John Martinson commands a platoon of infantry of the B Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Brigade of the Americal Division. He is the son of the Earl Martinson’s and a graduate of Concordia College. He entered the service, attending Officer Candidate School from which he was graduated Second Lieutenant. He was assigned to Vietnam last September. His service is as an infantry soldier and his religious desires are to enter the seminary and eventually teach theology.
Hitting the slopes this winter? Here s how MN ski areas and resorts are dealing with COVID-19
If you plan on hitting the slopes this winter at any one of Minnesota’s many ski areas and resorts, keep in mind that your visit will come with some modifications, as these recreational businesses each are taking special safety precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. 8:00 am, Dec. 19, 2020 ×
Some Minnesota Ski Areas Association guidelines include face coverings that must be worn indoors, in lift lines, when loading and unloading lifts, and anytime outdoors where six feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. (Duluth News Tribune file photo)
As Minnesota s ski areas and resorts open, bring your skis and masks
If you plan on hitting the slopes this winter at any one of Minnesota’s many ski areas and resorts, keep in mind that your visit will come with some modifications, as these recreational businesses each are taking special safety precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. 7:30 am, Dec. 19, 2020 ×
Some Minnesota Ski Areas Association guidelines include face coverings that must be worn indoors, in lift lines, when loading and unloading lifts, and anytime outdoors where six feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. (Duluth News Tribune file photo)