Lakeland Shopping Guide
The Lakes Area weekend “Shopper,” featuring classifieds and ads from your favorite local businesses. Updated online every Friday, check it out before it hits your doorstep! Click here to read the shopper online!
RELATED CONTENTReal Estate Guide February / March 2012
Whether you’re looking for a new home or are just curious about what’s available in the area, the Echo Press Real Estate Guide is the comprehensive source for all things real estate!
RELATED CONTENTWith This Ring Bridal Guide and Wedding Planner 2012
A How To Guide For The Perfect Wedding
RELATED CONTENTWinter Vacationer
If this is your first visit to the Alexandria lakes area, welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay. And, if you are a return visitor, welcome back! Although many people choose to visit the lakes area in the summer, the winter season also offers many recreational opportunities. This publication is meant to serve as a helpful resource to help you make the most of your winter visit to this area. It includes information on snowmobiling, skiing, skating and many other outdoor activities. It is also a guide to many of the indoor activities the area has to offer, including historical sites and indoor recreation. We hope you enjoy your winter visit to the Alexandria lakes area!
RELATED CONTENTLakes Area Savings coupon book
Looking for a great deal? Look no further! Save on products and services from several Lakes Area businesses with the handy Lakes Area Savings coupon book — Just click and print!
RELATED CONTENTLakes Area Top 20 Professionals 2011 
Professional: One who exhibits a courteous, conscientious and business-like manner; one who is competent or skilled.
The Lakes Area is full of “professionals” who serve as teachers, builders, designers, line workers, hair stylists, CEOs, food servers… and everything in between.
It’s been said that it doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do it well. The people featured in this publication are obviously doing their jobs well, and have been selected as this year’s Top Professionals.
Congratulations!
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Components for Success
Components for Success takes you inside the doors of five area businesses to learn more about what they do and the role they play in the economic development of Douglas County.
RELATED CONTENTResorters Golf Tournament 2011
Alex Golf Club is ready The staff and course are prepared for the 90th event For 89 years, the Resorters Golf Tournament at the Alexandria Golf Course (AGC) has been providing memorable moments of great golf.
RELATED CONTENTReader’s Choice Reveals Your Area Favorites! 
Every reader has a favorite something. When we asked what your favorites were, you told us by completing our Readers’ Choice survey, published online and in the Echo Press. From those entries, we compiled your favorites for 2011. Click here to see the results.
RELATED CONTENTA Woman's Guide To The Good Life 
Women: Take time to focus on your health! Women are often driven by their nurturing tendencies and become so busy caring for their husbands, children, parents, friends and everyone else that they often forget to take care of themselves.
RELATED CONTENTFree Vacationer guide is back 
It’s been a familiar part of the Alexandria lakes area summer scene for more than 50 years. And it’s back again this year – with a new-and-improved look.
RELATED CONTENT101 Fun Things To Do In Douglas County
Douglas County is a great place to live, work and play. We’ve compiled a list of 101 fun things to do in the area, from events and attractions to things you may not have thought of! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this publication is a must-see!
RELATED CONTENT2011 Douglas County Community Guide
The Douglas County Community Guide, is a comprehensive guide to living in Douglas County, Minnesota. This publication includes all the newest information about the lakes area that residents may find useful, including names and telephone numbers for township, city, county, state and federal government contact persons. It also contains lists of area schools, parks, churches, service clubs and organizations, as well as a calendar of local events and area maps. Whether you are a newcomer looking for an introduction to the area, or have lived here for many years, The Douglas County Community Guide will provide useful community information that you can keep at your fingertips throughout the year.
RELATED CONTENTAdventures in Travel, Minnesota Destinations Magazine 2011
No matter the season, if you’re planning a vacation or just looking for fun, check out Minnesota Destinations magazine, featuring popular events and hot spots around northern and west central Minnesota — Alexandria, Wadena, Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and Bemidji, just to name a few!
RELATED CONTENTDevelop a wedding floral plan
Leading up to their big day, couples have lots to worry about before they finally get to walk down the aisle as man and wife. Planning a wedding is no small task, as even the most minor details must be accounted for.
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