ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited with three local businesses/organizations on Wednesday, June 11.
Katie Ledermann and Peter Kvale are the new owners of Burr Vineyards located just outside of Brandon. The business was started by Katie’s grandfather, Florian Ledermann, in 1999. Since Katie and Peter took over in 2024, they have expanded the business with a new production facility, more wines, woodfired pizza, ice cream
and more.
The winery also now sells products from Thousand Lakes Brewery, which is in Parkers Prairie.
Learn more at
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Taylor and Aaron Conn are the new owners of The Shores on Lake Ida. Previously known as Betsy Ross Resort, the resort has been undergoing many updates and changes including a new “Shore Shop” that will have food, beverages, clothing, souvenirs, and more and will be open to the public, not just resort guests.
The resort also offers pontoon, kayak, and paddleboard rentals for guests and the public. Learn more at
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Jeff and Dawn Lemcke are the new owners of Hardwood Hills Golf Course, a nine-hole course located at 8446 County Road 27 just outside of Alexandria. Changes to the course include expanding to have a full kitchen and bar, adding live entertainment, removing the building on hole 7 to create a safer space, and more. Learn more at
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The Chamber Ambassadors serve as an active communication link to cultivate and promote positive relationships between the Chamber and the business community for members and non-members. For more information about the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, visit
or call 320-763-3161.
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