Fun and safety on the lakes
Community Preschool of First Lutheran Church in Alexandria held a four-day pre-kindergarten camp.
Cigarettes start roof fire
Alexandria firefighters were called to 108 6th Avenue East at 12:34 p.m. Monday after smoke filled the building, which houses Trends by Tami.
Boys' soccer: Cards battle Lakers to 2-2 deadlock
Shawn Sahli and Zach McCleary scored the Redbirds' two goals
Girls' soccer: Minnewaska tops Willmar, ties Fergus Falls
Justine Hill, Kaylyn Oberg and Tanya May scored goals for the Lakers
After midnight: Ride-along offers look into how safe Alexandria roads are during the early morning hours
The Echo Press recently received an invitation from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to have a reporter ride along during a deputy’s “Safe and Sober” shift. The following is a first-hand account of the experience.
RELATED CONTENTWind-whipped fire damages Evansville farm
A fire Friday destroyed a barn and more at the Timothy Michael Anderson residence near Evansville.
RELATED CONTENTSchool board spot draws contenders
Why would you run for a seat on the Alexandria City Council or the Alexandria School Board?
RELATED CONTENTA flag is passed
As a tribute to America’s Armed Forces – past, present and fallen – a flag was passed at Apol’s Harley Davidson in Alexandria Friday.
RELATED CONTENTDistrict 206 Education Foundation strives to support educational excellence
The Alexandria Public Schools Education Foundation was established in 2002 as a nonprofit entity with the mission of supporting educational excellence and a passion for learning by partnering with the community.
RELATED CONTENTHonorees announced for District 206 Hall of Fame
The fourth annual School District 206 Hall of Fame recognition luncheon and celebration is set for Friday, October 1 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria.
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Hungry for more: Alexandria football and volleyball teams ready for 2010
The Alexandria football team wrapped up its second practice of the day last Thursday around 6 p.m. by simulating a late game situation that called for a touchdown on the final play.
RELATED CONTENTTennis: Card girls win two of three in Alexandria quad
In their first home event of the season, the Cardinals topped Minnewaska and Monticello
RELATED CONTENTBoys' soccer: Cards battle Lakers to 2-2 deadlock
Shawn Sahli and Zach McCleary scored the Redbirds' two goals
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