DOUGLAS COUNTY MN

General Info

Once home to Dakota and Ojibwe Indians, Douglas County was settled and established in 1858. The area was organized in 1866 and named in honor of Supreme Court Judge and Senator Stephen A. Douglas. Settlers were attracted to the ample natural resources and construction of a military road and the railroad prompted development. Alexandria was selected as the county seat and the first courthouse was built in 1876. By 1900 its population had reached 17,964 and the area continued to thrive. Today Douglas County is home to approximately 36,390 residents and home to over 250 lakes.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Todd-Douglas County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Todd-Douglas County Guide

Navigation

Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

Guide Advertisers (Todd & Douglas)

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Alexandria
Brandon
Carlos
Evansville
Forada
Garfield
Kensington
Millerville
Miltona
Nelson
Osakis

Townships

Alexandria Township
Belle River Township
Brandon Township
Carlos Township
Evansville Township
Holmes City Township
Hudson Township
Ida Township
La Grand Township
Lake Mary Township

Leaf Valley Township
Lund Township
Millerville Township
Miltona Township
Moe Township
Orange Township
Osakis Township
Solem Township
Spruce Hill Township
Urness Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Douglas County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Annual Lutefisk Dinner | Alexandria

February

Sertona Ice Fishing Challenge | Alexandria

March

Osakis Ice Tee Golf Tournament

April

Miles for Meals Walk | Osakis
Garfield Fish Fry

May

Awake the Lakes Festival | Alexandria
Heritage Fest | Alexandria
Memorial Day Parade | Osakis

June

Browerville Heritage Days
Clarissa Summer Fest
Osakis Festival
Runestone Days | Kensington
Prairie Days Heritage Festival | Long Prairie
Vikingland Band Festival | Alexandria

July

August

September

October

Fall Apple Festival | Alexandria
Applefest & Catapult Contest | Alexandria
Clarissa Haunted House
Long Prairie Halloween Parade

November

Christmas in the Fort | Alexandria
Clarissa Christmas Tree Lighting

December

Holiday Extravaganza | Osakis
Santa Days | Garfield
Eagle Bend Santa Claus Day
Christmas Open House | Alexandria

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administrator (320) 762-3882
Assessor 762-3884
Attorney 762-3856
Auditor & Treasurer 762-3077
Community Corrections 762-3889
Court Administration 762-3033
Emergency Management 762-8151
Environmental & Land Resources 762-3863
Extension Office 762-3890

GIS & Land Services 762-2999
Public Works 762-2999
Public Health 763-6018
Recorder 762-3877
Sheriff 762-8151
Social Services 762-2302
Soil & Water 763-3191
Solid Waste 763-9340
Veteran Services 762-3883

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ALEXANDRIA AREA ARTS ASSOCIATION

618 Broadway St. | Alexandria | (320) 762-8300

ALEXANDRIA BEETLES BASEBALL

121 W 5th Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 763-8151

ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES

610 Fillmore St. #6 | Alexandria | (320) 762-5666

ANDES TOWER HILLS SKI AREA

4505 Andes Rd. SW | Kensington | (877) 542-6337

ANTIQUES OSAKIS

26 W Main St. | Osakis | (320) 859-3200

ARROWWOOD RESORT & INDOOR WATERPARK

2100 Arrowwood Ln. NW | Alexandria | (866) 386-5263

BLIZZARD HOCKEY

802 3rd Ave. W | Alexandria | (320) 763-7600

CARLOS CREEK WINERY

6693 Co. Rd. 34 NW | Alexandria | (320) 846-5443

CASEY’S AMUSEMENT PARK

1305 Nokomis St. NE | Alexandria | (320) 763-7576

CHRISTIE HOME MUSEUM

42 3rd St. N | Long Prairie | (320) 732-2514

CROOKED WILLOW

11181 Hwy. 27 E | Osakis | (320) 859-3624

DOUBLE EAGLE GOLF COURSE

31886 Co. Rd. 3 | Eagle Bend | (218) 738-5155

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1219 Nokomis St. | Alexandria | (320) 762-0382

EAGLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL & TUBING

33861 Breezy Dr. | Burtrum | (320) 573-2222

ERICKSON’S PETTING ZOO

11890 Hope Rd. SE | Osakis | (320) 762-0184

EVANSVILLE ART CENTER

111 Main St. | Evansville | (218) 948-2787

FORT ALEXANDRIA

206 Broadway St. | Alexandria | (320) 763-3160

GENEVA GOLF CLUB

4181 Geneva Golf Club Dr. | Alexandria | (320) 762-7089

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES

Hwy. 11 S | Clarissa | (218) 756-2162

KENSINGTON TOLLSKOGEN SKI TRAIL

8755 Co. Rd. 103 SW | Kensington | (320) 762-2966

KNUTE NELSON HOUSE

1219 Nokomis St. | Alexandria | (320) 762-0382

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK

2601 Co. Rd. 38 NE | Carlos | (320) 852-7200

LAKE MILTONA GOLF CLUB

3868 Co. Rd. 5 NE | Alexandria | (320) 852-7078

LAKES AREA THEATRE

2214 Geneva Rd. NE | Alexandria | (320) 808-3841

LONG DRIVE-IN THEATRE

24257 Riverside Dr. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-3142

LONG LAKE LODGE HUNTING PRESERVE

16021 Long Lake Rd. NW | Brandon | (320) 524-2755

LONG PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB

406 SE 6th St. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-3312

MCCOY BIG GAME HUNTING RANCH

30423 Grosbeak Rd. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-2514

MIDWAY MALL CINEMA 9

2910 Broadway St. S | Alexandria | (320) 762-8204

MINNESOTA LAKES MARITIME MUSEUM

205 W 3rd Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 759-1114

OFF BROADWAY ANTIQUES

201 E 6th Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 763-0852

OSAKIS AREA HERITAGE CENTER

801 Nokomis St. E | Osakis | (320) 859-3777

OSAKIS COUNTRY CLUB

501 E 8th Ave. | Osakis | (320) 859-2140

PASTIME ANTIQUES

314 1st Ave. NE | Long Prairie | (320) 732-4800

PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE

13955 Co. Rd. 16 NW | Evansville | (320) 834-4028

PIONEER VILLAGE

304 S Gran St. | Evansville | (218) 948-2010

RUNESTONE MUSEUM

206 Broadway St. | Alexandria | (320) 763-3160

THEATRE L’HOMME DIEU

1875 Co. Rd. 120 NE | Alexandria | (320) 846-3150

TODD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

333 Central Ave. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-4426

THE VINTAGE GOLF CLUB AT STAPLES

27923 McGivern St. | Staples | (218) 894-9907

VIKING SPEEDWAY, INC.

P.O. Box 462 | Alexandria | (320) 762-1559

WEST UNION GENERAL STORE ANTIQUES

101 1st St. | West Union | (320) 859-4927

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.douglas.mn.us/

ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Browerville | (320) 594-2201
The Athletic Complex near the Browerville Public School features an outdoor swimming pool, playground equipment, tennis courts, ball fields, running track and picnic areas.

BASS LAKE PARK

Grey Eagle | (320) 285-2464
Bass Lake Park features a fishing pier, boat launch, swimming beach and picnic areas.

BATTLE POINT COUNTY PARK

Osakis | (320) 859-3777
Located near Lake Osakis, Battle Point County Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.

BIG BIRCH LAKE PARK

Grey Eagle | (320) 285-2464
Big Birch Lake Park features a fishing pier, swimming beach with bath house and picnic areas.

CHIPPEWA PARK

Brandon | (320) 762-2966
Chippewa Park features a campground, boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, playground equipment, nature trails, horseshoe pit, and picnic areas with grills.

CHRIST THE KING PARK

Browerville | (320) 594-2201
Christ the King Park features playground equipment and picnic areas.

CURTIS A. FELT MEMORIAL PARK

Alexandria | (320) 762-2966
Curtis A. Felt Park features a historic display, playground equipment, ball diamond, sand volleyball court, nature trails and picnic areas with grills.

DOWER LAKE RECREATION AREA

Staples | (218) 894-2553
Dower Lake Recreation Area features a campground, fishing pier, swimming beach, basketball court, sand volleyball courts, ball diamonds, nature trails, horseshoe pits, disc golf course and picnic areas.

HEWITT CITY PARK

Hewitt | (218) 924-4343
Hewitt City Park features a swimming beach and picnic areas.

KENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK

Kensington | (320) 762-2966
Kensington Runestone Park features a historic display, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, nature trails and picnic areas with grills.

LAKE BROPHY PARK

Garfield | (320) 762-2966
Lake Brophy Park features a fishing dock, swimming beach, historic display, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas with grills.

LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK

Carlos | (320) 852-7200
Lake Carlos State Park features a campground, boat launch, swimming beach and picnic areas.

LAKE CHARLOTTE PARK

Long Prairie | (320) 732-2167
Lake Charlotte Park features a fishing pier, boat launch, swimming beach, playground equipment, basketball court, tennis court, sand volleyball court, ball diamond and picnic areas.

LAKE LE HOMME DIEU BEACH

Alexandria | (320) 762-2966
Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach features a fishing pier, swimming beach, sand volleyball court, nature trails and picnic areas.

LION’S CENTENNIAL PARK

Grey Eagle | (320) 285-2464
Lion’s Centennial Park features tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, ball diamond and picnic areas.

LION’S PARK

Eagle Bend | (218) 738-5982
Lion’s Park features playground equipment, tennis court, ball diamond and picnic areas.

LIVING LEGACY GARDENS

Staples | (218) 894-5161
The Living Legacy Gardens feature perennials, shade-loving plants, wildflowers, native plants, herbs and picnic areas.

LOCKE PARK

Long Prairie | (320) 732-2167
Locke Park features playground equipment and picnic areas.

NELSON PARK

Eagle Bend | (218) 738-5982
Nelson Park features a basketball court, sand volleyball court, roller blading area, nature trails and picnic areas.

NORTH PARK

Browerville | (320) 594-2201
Located near Eagle Creek, North Park features fishing opportunities and picnic areas.

OSAKIS PUBLIC BEACH

Osakis | (320) 859-3777
Osakis Public Beach features fishing pier, swimming beach with bath house and picnic areas.

PINE GROVE PARK

Staples | (218) 894-2553
Pine Grove Park features playground equipment, ball diamond, horseshoe pits, nature trails and picnic areas.

SOLDIER’S FIELD

Long Prairie | (320) 732-2167
Soldier’s Field features a ball diamond and picnic areas.

SOUTH PARK

Browerville | (320) 594-2201
South Park features playground equipment, picnic areas and an ice skating rink during winter months.

SPRUCE HILL PARK

Miltona | (320) 762-2966
Spruce Hill Park features a fishing pier, swimming beach, ball diamond, nature trails and picnic areas with grills.

VETERANS PARK

Staples | (218) 894-2553
Currently under development, Veterans Park will feature a historic display and picnic areas.

WATER TOWER HILL

Long Prairie | (320) 732-2167
Water Tower Hill features picnic areas and sledding during winter months.

WAYSIDE REST & PARK

Eagle Bend | (218) 738-5982
Wayside Rest and Park features picnic areas with grills.

WESTSIDE PARK

Long Prairie | (320) 732-2167
Westside Park features playground equipment, ball diamond and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

ALEXANDRIA

BIG FOOT RESORT
8231 SW Hwy. 114 | Alexandria | (320) 283-5533

CENEX CONVENIENCE STORE
1705 S Broadway St. | Alexandria | (320) 763-6557

CHRISTOPHERSON’S
309 E 3rd Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 763-3255

DOUGLAS COUNTY LICENSE BUREAU
715 Elm St. #1065 | Alexandria | (320) 762-3897

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #29
320 E 3rd Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 762-0447

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #177
650 W 50th Ave. | Alexandria | (320) 763-8130

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #345
5310 S Hwy. 29 | Alexandria | (320) 732-2901

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #370
785 N Nokomis St. | Alexandria | (320) 759-1720

JIM & JUDY’S
12321 N Hwy. 29 | Alexandria | (320) 852-7604

MILLS FLEET FARM
310 50th Ave. W | Alexandria | (320) 763-4277

THREE HAVENS GENERAL STORE
3907 NE Co. Rd. 42 | Alexandria | (320) 846-3764

WALMART SUPERCENTER #1632
4611 S Hwy. 29 | Alexandria | (320) 762-8945

BERTHA

SEVEN OAKS EXPRESS, INC.
316 W Main St. | Bertha | (218) 924-3302

BRANDON

BOB’S ADIUM
201 S Central Ave. | Brandon | (320) 834-4081

KNOTTY PINE BAIT-N-GAS
103 Central Ave. | Brandon | (320) 524-2646

BROWERVILLE

BROWERVILLE HARDWARE
531 S Main St. | Browerville | (320) 594-6012

TOTAL EXPRESS
457 Main St. | Browerville | (320) 594-6220

CARLOS

BEHENG IMPLEMENT, INC.
204 Main Ave. | Carlos | (320) 852-7111

CLARISSA

EAGLE VALLEY EXPRESS
404 Hwy. 71 | Clarissa | (218) 756-3320

EAGLE BEND

SHIRLEY’S GAS & GROCERY
411 S Hwy. 71 | Eagle Bend | (218 738-2044

EVANSVILLE

HIWAY AMCO, INC.
110 Railroad St. | Evansville | (218) 948-2968

OSTROM’S HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS
119 Main St. | Evansville | (218) 948-2238

GARFIELD

GARFIELD CENEX
4451 Cty. Rd. NW | Garfield | (320) 834-2224

GREY EAGLE

GREY EAGLE BP AMOCO
219 E State St. | Grey Eagle | (320) 285-2336

THE JUNCTION
102 W State St. | Grey Eagle | (320) 285-2484

NANCY’S BAIT & TACKLE
34725 Co. Rd. 2 | Grey Eagle | (320) 573-2404

HOLMES CITY

BLADES STORE
11142 SW Co. Rd. 94 | Holmes City | (320) 886-5511

KENSINGTON

CROSSROADS GENERAL STORE, INC.
11 Railway St. | Kensington | (320) 965-2746

LONG PRAIRIE

HEARTLAND SPORTS CENTER
22251 Hwy. 71 | Long Prairie | (320) 732-2719

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #55
14 S Lake St. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-6721

LONG PRAIRIE FLEET SUPPLY
940 Commerce Rd. | Long Prairie | (320) 732-6195

NELSON

JILL’S GAS & GROCERY, INC.
550 S Nelson St. | Nelson | (320) 763-6029

OSAKIS

THE GENERAL STORE
204 Central Ave. | Osakis | (320) 859-5159

HEAD OF THE LAKES RESORT, LLC
15080 Gardenia Dr. | Osakis | (320) 859-4252

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY RESORT
13377 Falcon Dr. | Osakis | (320) 859-4360

IDLEWILDE RESORT
811 Lake St. | Osakis | (320) 859-2135

LAKESHORE RESORT
12676 Fairfax Dr. | Osakis | (320) 859-2400

LINWOOD RESORT
17857 E Lake St. | Osakis | (320) 859-2175

MATT’S BAIT
11 W Nokomis St. | Osakis | (320) 859-2181

STAPLES

DON N DAVE’S STORE
26762 Co. Rd. 26 | Staples | (218) 894-2014

MILLER TRUE VALUE
205 Warner Rd. | Staples | (218) 894-3263

ORTON’S STAPLES-CITGO
215 NE 2nd St. | Staples | (218) 894-1455

STAPLES SELF SERVICE, INC.
131 NE 4th St. | Staples | (218) 894-1149

STAPLES SUPERAMERICA
1101 NE 2nd Ave. | Staples | (218) 894-1361

WAHOO VALLEY BAR & GRILL
19680 Wahoo Valley Dr. | Staples | (218) 894-1691