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History of Parkers Prairie
Parkers Prairie is located
about 20 miles north of I-94 at the Alexandria exit in
West Central Minnesota. Parkers was founded as early as
1868 with a General Store on the shores of Lake Adley
and incorporated in 1903.
We are a friendly community where neighbors say
“Hi!” to one another while strolling down tree lined
streets on a summer evening or attending the Fall
Festival in City Park. Newly renovated City Park now
boasts two large accessible play structures and other
activities. New accessible restrooms and sidewalks
enhance the picnic shelters and outdoor swimming pool.
Lake Adley Park provides a public access boat ramp for
summer fishing and a popular ice fishing spot.
Parkers is a community of volunteers: Parkers
Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, Parkers Prairie
Ambulance Service, Lions, Jaycees, Sportsman's Club,
Prairie Drifters Snowmobile Club and American Legion
Post 219. Active Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Girl Scout
troops provide unique learning opportunities for young
people.
We are a community that remembers their heritage
through worship at one of four churches. Our School
District is as involved in the community as the
community is in the School District, working together to
solve problems. Most businesses are of the “Mom & Pop”
variety, ready to serve. The medical clinic can usually
provide same day appointments while the dental clinic
and three Chiropractors provide service one or two days
a week. The new ‘Build-to-Suit’ industrial park can
provide young businesses just the place they need to
grow.
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Hanson, Duane
(Jan.
17, 1925-Jan. 6, 1996)
Well Renowned Sculptor
Though Alexandria is credited as his birthplace,
his farm is in Rose City. He was raised in and
graduated from Parkers Prairie High School.
Duane Hanson is well known for his
hyper-realistic figures made of polyester and
cast fiberglass enhanced by real clothing,
accessories, and props.
The realism of his sculptures draws the
viewer in for a closer look and links Hanson
with the Photorealist painters who also explored
methods
of copying as a form of image-making. Hanson’s
intent, however, was not merely to reproduce
reality but also to comment on the human
condition. His subjects are ordinary people
leading unremarkable lives—a cleaning lady, a
woman shopping, a museum guard.
For more information about Duane Hanson and
his sculpting visit the following sites:
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/gallery/hanson_duane.html
http://www.artmolds.com/ali/halloffame/duane_hanson.htm
Articles about Duane Hanson:
http://www.broward.org/library/bienes/lii08200.htm
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