When embarking on your entrepreneurial adventure, it is essential to have the right tackle in your box. Having a solid set of professional resources available to you will allow you to streamline processes and save time and money. Building that list can take time and finding the right fit is very important. At different points […]
Now that you are considering starting your new business, it is time to begin making a plan. One of the first steps in making that plan, is understanding your Core Focus. By answering a few simple questions, you will begin to shape your Mission and Vision for your organization. These questions also help to lay […]
So you have a great idea. But do you have many ideas that will change the world? This simple definition is the difference between small business owners and entrepreneurs. Small business owners set out to solve a problem in their community. They are there to serve their customers needs. Entrepreneurs on the other hand set […]
Minnesota Manufacturing Week, October 1st-7th, is designed to showcase Minnesota’s diverse manufacturing and technology industries in order to increase legislative and public awareness of their importance in providing high-wage and high-skilled jobs for our communities. The manufacturing industry is a dynamic segment of Minnesota’s economy, and an integral part of Minnesota’s economic development strategy. Manufacturing […]
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Alexandria Area Job Fair
February 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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- Mid January Ice Fishing ReportLast 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 was a little wet out there. Now a few days later we find ourselves with normal temperatures for January and the slush and water has […]
- Let’s RIDE! Alexandria Area Snowmobile Trails are OPEN!The Alexandria Lakes Area is full of snow! The entire 360-mile system of Douglas County’s snowmobile trails are OPEN! Get your sled going and get ready to ride! Douglas Area Trails Association is busy consistently grooming the trails for good riding. For the most up-to-date trail conditions and openings, check HERE. For lodging options, many on or […]
- New Year’s Ice Fishing Update for Alexandria LakesThe ice fishing remains solid going into the new year! We are catching walleye and crappie at will for the most part. There is 12”-14” of ice on many of the lakes so many anglers have started driving half tons with wheel houses out. As always make sure you check the ice the entire way […]
- December Ice Report for Alexandria Lakes AreaIt appears we’ve switched weather patterns for November and December. A month ago we were much colder than average and now we are warmer than average. The good news is we have 10 to 13 inches of ice across the Alexandria Area. This goes without saying, but check the ice the entire way on foot […]
- Early December Ice UpdateWe are just entering December and we already have small lakes with as much as 10” of ice! Of course the larger lakes like Minnewaska, Miltona, Ida and Carlos will have far less ice and possibly still areas of open water. With that said many of the smaller to medium sized lakes have a significant […]
- Early Ice Report in Alexandria Lakes AreaThe 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 quite a few anglers out over the past week. They are reporting good crappie action and fair numbers of walleye. I’m comfortable saying, we have […]
- Fishing Report and Tactics for NovemberEvery fall seems to have its own twist. Just when you think you know what to expect from year to year you get a fall like this. We had our fair share of rain and much cooler temps than we would normally see for the early part of fall. This unseasonably cool weather dropped our […]
- Fall Fish Patterns in Alexandria Lakes AreaWhat a difference a couple weeks can make! Two weeks ago the heat was nearly unbearable at 7:30 in the morning… now we need heavy jackets, hats and gloves! Along with lower air temperatures come falling water temps. It’s truly amazing how fast animals in nature react to these cooler temps. Almost immediately the skies […]
- Fall Colors Beginning to Appear in Alexandria Lakes AreaThe autumn hues are starting to pop up around the Alexandria Lakes Area! While they appeared slow to start at the beginning of September, they are starting to progress more. Cool overnight temperatures along with plenty of bright and sunny days will help accelerate the pace along with helping entice vibrant colors out of the […]
- Fall Color Hotspots in the Alexandria Lakes Area“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus The Autumn Season is arriving in Minnesota, and it’s one of the best times of the year to get out and explore the Alexandria Lakes Area! Not only are there tons of things to do and great places to stay, the colorful hues from […]