Lakes Area Magazine

Lakes Area Magazine is the Alexandria area's premier publication for businesses to take advantage of coupon advertising with call to action offers and display ads. Lakes Area Magazine is disbursed 4 times a year to about 17,000 residents by direct mail and store pick ups.

​The first issue of Lakes Area Magazine was published in Alexandria in November of 2005 and has been running strong ever since continuously adding new businesses and developing new and upcoming ways for those businesses to reach their target markets.

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DISTRIBUTION

Lakes Area Magazine is mailed to residents of Alexandria, Glenwood and Osakis. Copies can be picked up at these locations: 

ALEXANDRIA
Cub Foods

BRANDON
Joe's Gas & Deli

EVANSVILLE
Hiway Amoco
Samedays Bar & Grill

GARFIELD
Cenex

FORADA
County Line Liquor

CARLOS
Carlos Corners/Brother's Market
First Western Bank

SAUK CENTRE
Coborns
Schaefer's Market
Jitters
Truckers Inn

PARKERS PRAIRIE
Sammy's One Stop
Trumm Drug

STARBUCK
Tom's Market

MILTONA
Brother's Market
First Western Bank

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Behind the Magazine

Jim Palmer - Publisher
Lakes Area Magazine is owned the published by Jim Palmer. He owns and operates Palmer Creations, a print and design shop with offices in Glenwood and Alexandria, and also publishes the Senior Perspective newspaper, the Old Times newspaper and Definitive Woman Magazine.

Karna Palmer - Advertising Sales
Coupon placement and display ads are a great way to be consistent with your brand, product offerings and contact info. Discount offers are a great way to reward your loyal customers.

Email Karna to schedule a visit about placement for your business.

Lynn Barton - Senior Graphic Designer
‍Lynn is the visual communicator, creative designer and problem-solving artist. Making a good first impression is vital, that's why developing an eye catching image is essential. Her talented eye for typography, photography, and illustration can bring your marketing strategy to life.

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