Douglas County Community Calendar

Our 55+ Driver Discount Program courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

This is a free defensive driving course for anyone ages 55+. Amy is teaching 3 classes and they are all open to the community. Lunch is provided free of charge, but a seat must be claimed ahead of time as spots are limited! The date of the classes are: April 15th- 9-5 (8 Hour)- First […]

Join us at the Alexandria Job Fair 2023 hosted by CareerForce, Rural MN CEP, Alexandria Echo Press and JobsHQ! Explore the variety of career opportunities from multiple employers across our region. You're invited! This is a multi-industry job fair. Come and see career opportunities available! Bring a copy of your resume and be ready to […]

Join us from 10:30-11:30am for a special story hour on Tuesday, April 18th! We will have fun listening to stories, singing songs, doing crafts... ANDDD THERE WILL BE BABY CHICKS AND A BABY GOAT!

Come and have a free breakfast with the Scouts! This fundraising event will showcase and support local Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs in and around the Alexandria, MN area, that include character development, leadership training, organizational skills building, personal responsibility and integrity. Our special guest speaker is Dr. Pete Pfeffer who is an Eagle […]

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Important Information Regarding Property Assessments  This may affect your 2024 property taxes. The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota, will meet on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Alexandria City Hall by appointment only, for the assessment year 2023 (taxes payable 2024). The purpose […]

Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Learn the preparedness procedures and media coverage strategies surrounding a rail incident and why that is important for Douglas County at a one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Wednesday, April 19 from 12-1 pm. Train traffic in Douglas County is expected to get busier in the future due to a merger between Canadian […]

Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Network with other Alexandria Area Young Professionals in a casual environment. We look forward to seeing you there! Connect Groups are twice a month: Every 3rd Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Depot Smokehouse and Tavern Every 4th Thursday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am Common Ground […]

Join us for Smart Alex Trivia on Thursday nights with host Amy Foxx from KIKfm & Cool 94.3 on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.! Weekly prizes: $50 1st Place, $20 2nd Place, $10 3rd Place (Gift Card to the TEAM) RULES NO PHONES, TABLETS, OR COMPUTERS! Teams may have up to 8 people (Kids may participate, but […]

Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Diamond Buick GMC. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day, Central MN […]

For children from birth to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]

Dracula: The Bloody Truth – April 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 Travelling across Europe, from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby, Professor Van Helsing and his three amateur actors stage a life-changing, theatrical production of Dracula – hoping to establish, once and for all, the bloody truth. […]

Join us for an informational morning and learn some good safety information. Presenters will be Julie Anderson, Douglas County Emergency Management Director and Jeff Karrow, Alexandria Fire Chief will be sharing information. In the wake of last summer's tornado events, safety is on everyone's mind. Coffee and muffins will be provided as well as some […]

Explore dozens of tandem canoes, solo canoes, kayaks and paddle boards on display throughout the Viking Plaza. This is a rare opportunity to see so many boats in one location. Sponsored by Minnesota Canoes. Be sure to stop by our retail store near the northeast entrance to the mall. Friday, April 21 (10am - 7pm) […]

Jennifer Walters is the author of the love story saga, The Fredrickson's Series. She lives in Northern Minnesota with her family. She writes Women's Fiction and has been a published author since 2017.

Join us for stories and fun activities from 10am-11am.

Connect with others at this free family event with live music, food truck, hands-on kid's activities, presentations on local & global issues and more! Learn about protecting our lakes, growing food, reducing waste, supporting birds and pollinators, loving our parks, and more. There will also be a compost sale, poetry contest and other fun things.

Dracula: The Bloody Truth – April 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 Travelling across Europe, from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby, Professor Van Helsing and his three amateur actors stage a life-changing, theatrical production of Dracula – hoping to establish, once and for all, the bloody truth. […]

Explore dozens of tandem canoes, solo canoes, kayaks and paddle boards on display throughout the Viking Plaza. This is a rare opportunity to see so many boats in one location. Sponsored by Minnesota Canoes. Be sure to stop by our retail store near the northeast entrance to the mall. Friday, April 21 (10am - 7pm) […]

Join us at Copper Trail Brewing this summer for our Sunday Music Series! All events are 3:00-5:00 in the taproom, free to the public, and all-ages! Taproom Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 205 Grill Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. April 23 - Matt Hagstrom

Dracula: The Bloody Truth – April 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 Travelling across Europe, from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby, Professor Van Helsing and his three amateur actors stage a life-changing, theatrical production of Dracula – hoping to establish, once and for all, the bloody truth. […]