RECREATION

Local

Rink expansion in Alexandria scores another goal

PrimeWest Health agreed to provide $1,425,000 – the biggest donation yet – in exchange for naming rights at the Runestone Community Center.

Business

Alexandria Shooting Park has new owners

It was purchased by Zach Johnson, Steve Gould, Garrett Streitz and Tyler Notch.

December 01, 2022 07:27 AM

News

What do you think of Alexandria's 22 city parks?

The city is working on putting together a Parks Master Plan that will serve the city for up to 20 years.

November 05, 2022 07:51 AM

Local

Work at Lake Brophy County Park should be complete in December

There have been some delays with materials.

October 18, 2022 07:42 AM

Latest Headlines

Community

Runestone Community Center gets closer to building $20M third rink

For nearly 15 years, a committee of dedicated community members has advocated for a third rink at the Runestone Community Center to meet demands for more ice time and "dry floor" events.

September 16, 2022 12:13 PM

By Thalen Zimmerman

Local

How do you use parks in Alexandria? The city wants to know

The public is being asked to fill out a survey about park use. The survey will be open until the end of September.

September 14, 2022 12:46 PM

By Celeste Edenloff

Local

You Asked: What is the maintenance plan for Central Lakes Trail?

The Echo Press contacted Brad Bonk and Dion Turgeon to find out what the maintenance plan is for the Central Lakes Trail.

August 13, 2022 07:07 AM

By Celeste Edenloff

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Northland Outdoors

Birding, wildlife observation come alive at North Dakota's Arrowwood refuge

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge is located about 31 miles north of Jamestown.

July 27, 2022 07:00 AM

By Masaki Ova

Minnesota

MnDOT announces name of U.S. Bike Route 20

Part of the route passes through the Alexandria lakes area on the Central Lakes Trail.

July 21, 2022 01:18 PM

By Celeste Edenloff

News

More bikers expected to explore Central Lakes Trail in Douglas County

Alexandria biker looks forward to riding on new U.S. route that includes the Central Lakes Trail.

July 21, 2022 01:14 PM

By Celeste Edenloff

Local

Alexandria parks to be studied for improvements

At its meeting Monday night, the city council voted to hire HKGi to conduct a Parks and Trails Master Plan at a cost not to exceed $75,750.

June 27, 2022 09:34 PM

By Al Edenloff

National

‘Extremely hazardous:’ Yellowstone immediately closed to incoming visitors after record flooding, rockslides

With the full extent of damage still unknown, Sholly said it’s unclear when the park may reopen.

June 13, 2022 04:22 PM

By Hunter Dunteman

Local

Main entrance to Lake Brophy County Park to close for construction of visitor center

It will reopen this fall. Other entrances are available.

May 24, 2022 08:22 AM

By Echo Press staff report