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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• A single mom from Brandon was involved in a serious snowmobile crash.

• Alexandria Industries' Fishing For the Cure reels in $125,000.

• Winners of the Cutest Couple photo contest. 

• Alexandria College readies up for its inaugural baseball season.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Alexandria Industries holds its 16th annual Fishing For the Cure angling tournament

• An update about the Alexandria Senior Center was presented at the Douglas County Board meeting.

• State public safety officials warn about sextortion dangers.

• Knights wrestling won the section team title dual, 48-28

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Chickens in city limits? City Council refers to Planning Commission.

• A local wedding venue may have its permit pulled. 

• In life, a photo page of photos submitted for Photo of the Week. Photos show the sun, moon, snow and frost in the winter landscape.

• Osakis boys’ basketball beat Melrose 46-43

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• ALASD is planning a $67 million upgrade. 

• A campaign to raise money for the RCC received a big boost from 2 businesses.

• In Life, firefighters rescued a puppy that fell down a well in Forada.

• In Sports, the Alex girls' basketball team is undefeated in conference games.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• The top of a silo exploded off when the corn inside became ignited. 

• School officials in Alexandria, Osakis, B-E discuss potential impact of free lunches.

• Duo from St. Mary's in Alexandria to perform 'The Story of God' at Carnegie Hall in New York.

• Alexandria boys basketball lost to Orono 78-89 during Breakdown’s Winter Lakes Classic.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen looks back at sheriff days, legislative work.

• Plans have been drawn for Alexandria’s 22 parks and an open house will take place Feb. 9. 

• Fire Pit Productions to debut new play, Stop Kiss on Feb. 10.

• The Alexandria boys swimming and diving team bested  Melrose-Sauk Centre with a  110-76 win.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Alexandria minors recharging non-rechargeable e-cigarettes

• Echo Press takes home 34 awards in the Better Newspaper Contest.

• Puzzle enthusiasts compete at Douglas County Library

• The Granite City Lumberjacks beat the Alexandria Blizzard last Saturday 5-3.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Another house catches fire in Douglas County. 

• Alexandria’s sewer system is seeking a $67 million upgrade to deal with increased use and stricter environmental regulations, a move that will raise sewer fees. 

• Alexandria City Council cracks down on King Tobacco for selling tobacco to underaged youth. 

• In life, Behind the Band: Jackson Burns

• In sports, Brandon-Evansville boys’ basketball beats Parkers Prairie 68-64

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• House fire at Lake Geneva Estates in Alexandria.

• Another charge filed in fatal drunk driving case.

• Alexandria area hockey coach suffers life-altering injury.

• Alexandria boys hockey beat Fergus Falls 4-0 last Friday

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Douglas County commissioners approved the hiring of seasonal and temporary employees at their Tuesday, Jan. 17, regular board meeting.
• Results of the DECA Shark Tank competition.
• Andria Theatre presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
• Alexandria girls' basketball propelled itself to a 62-42 win by outscoring Detroit Lakes

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Andes snowboard program teaches riders fundamentals in boarding and Christ

• The Alexandria Police Department has a new tool to work with pawn shop owners to find stolen merchandise faster. 

• Millerville's Knights of Columbus collecting 'winter gear' to donate to those in need

• Alexandria boys swimming and diving team dominated the Section 5A True Team Meet.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Alexandria business owner scores big at World Knife Throwing League Championship.

• Laura Knudsen is not sworn in publicly at the Alexandria School Board meeting, but officially signed Oath of Office in December.

• ‘Angry Chefs' of Alexandria cook for a cause.

• Osakis girls basketball beat the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder on Monday, Jan. 9, 57 to 41.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Sen. Klobuchar is scheduled to meet with an Alexandria family who she was able to help escape the chaos in Haiti.

• Discovery Middle School received a grant to help with bees. 

• Winter months increase risk of depression for some

• The Alexandria dance team shined in front of a home crowd at Saturday’s Invite.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• A Brandon man gives his opinions about THC, a product he sells in Alexandria with his recently obtained license.

• A Miltona man died in a house fire on Jan. 1

• Alexandria inventor recieves both U.S. and Canadian patent for his ice hole trap invention.
• The Alexandria Cardinal girls basketball beat the Bemidji Lumberjacks 83-44 on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Glenwood native becomes 4th generation in her family to earn wings

• Senior College will explore history of drama

• Alexandria man’s book recounts posse that once roamed the open range, hanging suspected horse thieves

• Alexandria boys basketball beat Holy Family Catholic 79-53 on Friday, Dec. 30.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• A look back at the top 5 stories of 2022.

• Sandy Susag, Alexandria School Board member, reflects on her 12 years serving on the board. Her last meeting was Dec. 19. 

• Kirsten Minnerath, formerly of Alexandria, donated her kidney on Dec. 20.

•  Northstar Hockey’s 16U and 18U teams are both on a 12 game win streak.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Alexandria City Council member Dave Benson is celebrated for his 63 years of service to the city as a council member, police officer and firefighter.

• Rising cost of inflation is affecting pet owners

• Alexandria's Legacy of the Lakes Museum wraps up  'fun' and 'busy' season

• Alexandria sophomore Daniel Jackson was selected to compete in the Kicking World National Showcase on Dec. 3-4 in Austin, Texas for the third time

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Workers put the finishing touches on the ice rink in Noonan Park Tuesday. 
• After more than 30 years on the school board, Dean Anderson decided it was time to step down. His last meeting was Monday, Dec. 19.
• In life, Alexandria has more coffee shops per resident than nation's top metropolises
• In sports, The Alexandria boys basketball beat Rocori 68-39, Tuesday, Dec. 20.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• A report from Explore Alexandria shows the area’s tourism industry is bouncing back from the pandemic.
• Heroes and Helpers brightened Christmas for 17 children.
• Toy bags were distributed to more than 300 families as part of Toys for Kids.
• In Life, the CP Holiday Train that rolled into Alexandria last week.
• In Sports, a girls basketball section clash between Alex and DL.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Jenna Phillips is the layout engineer and project supervisor at Classic Company, a concrete company working on The Rune. She is the fourth generation in her family to work in the concrete business. 

• Rural EMS is in crisis after losing more than 1,000 EMS workers statewide in 2021, the state health department says. Douglas County is bucking the trend, but nearby Parkers Prairie is not. 

• Behind the Band: Paul 'Doc' Engebretson

• The West Central Area girls basketball team earns first win against Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta with season high score.

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