show moreTV shows boost interest in pawn business
Some pawn shop owners may question the “reality” in two popular reality television shows – Pawn Stars and Hardcore Pawn – but many are happy the shows are running, nonetheless. “Our traffic has doubled since those shows started,” said Dan Tillberg, who works at Viking Pawn and Pay Day Loans on Broadway in Alexandria.
RELATED CONTENTStreets, sidewalks to get new leader
The person in charge of the crews that maintain streets, fix potholes, plow away snow and tackle other jobs to keep Alexandria’s traffic flowing smoothly, is stepping down. Bryan Bjorgaard, public works coordinator for the city of Alexandria for the last five years, submitted his resignation, effective June 27, to the Alexandria City Council Monday night. He’s moving to Idaho Falls where his wife recently landed a job.
RELATED CONTENTIngebrigtsen, Westrom point out session's highs and lows
With another session of the Minnesota Legislature wrapped up, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, and Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, put a bow on it Wednesday. During a media stop in Alexandria, they talked about what was accomplished – and what wasn’t.
RELATED CONTENTAnother rune stone discovered
While most of Minnesota was in a tizzy about the new Vikings stadium, a gathering of true Viking fans was held at the Runestone Museum in Alexandria.
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It’s time to Awake the Lakes!
The Awake the Lakes festival will kick off the summer season on Saturday, May 26 with a variety of family-friendly activities, including the following:
RELATED CONTENTAnthony Reed to perform vocal recital
Anthony Reed will perform a vocal recital on Monday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria. His collaborative pianist is Eric Frei.
Alex girls' track: Johnson makes most of her debut
Alexandria 8th grader Wensia Johnson sets 100-meter mark, while Piepenburg comes close in the 800.
RELATED CONTENTAlex boys' track: Cardinal boys third at home
Peck, Krebs grab first-place finishes.
RELATED CONTENTAlex bowling: Cardinal bowlers looking for repeat titles at state
All five Alexandria teams will try to make it two championships in a row in the CI Division team competition at the 13th State Adapted Bowling Tournament, Friday, May 18, at Brunswick Zone in Eden Prairie.
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ALL ABOUT FOODRhubarb. Roasted. Honey-Glazed. Sigh.
Bemidji's Natural Choice Farmers Market opened for the season yesterday. I was there with my market bag, filling it with fresh butter lettuce, baby turnips, green onions and beautiful rosy red radishe...
5/20/12 at 10:19 AM
CAPITOL CHATTERRepublicans face problems with optimism
Their party faces a $1.3 million debt, ideological differences and lingering questions about a sex scandal, and Republicans leaving their state convention Saturday both acknowledged the problems and...
5/20/12 at 7:39 AM
COMPASS POINTSFishing line discarded improperly can be fatal to wildlife
Spend enough time on the water, and youll probably run across a bird that has become entangled in fishing line or those plastic six-pack rings. Three or four summers ago, I witnessed an unsuccessful ...
5/18/12 at 9:18 AM
MORE WITH MORKENPiepenburg takes it to another level, sets her sights on two state titles
Alexandria's Jamie Piepenburg has two 3,200-meter state titles and a 1,600-meter championship already to her name. Now she wants both of those titles in the same season. That has been the driving for...
5/17/12 at 11:11 AM
THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITYAreavoices Digest #76 - Running, Minnesota Vikings, and Season-Ending TV
I decided for this week's list of recommended blogs, I'd go with the real HOT TOPICS. What's making news? What's the buzz? What are you talking about around the water cooler? At my office, ...
5/16/12 at 10:31 AM
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OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKCloquet Archery Club schedules summer shoots
The Cloquet Archery Club is hosting its first shoot of the summer May 26-27. The club also will hold shoots June 9-10, July 28-29, Aug. 11-12 and Sept. 8-9. I'll add more details as they become availa...
5/20/12 at 1:49 PM
RETIRE EARLY IN MEXICOBye Bye My Friends, Goodbye!
Bienvenido, loyal reader. Please join Bruce and Mary as they say "Adios" to their favorite gringo and Canadian (technically Canadians are not gringos) friends. As usual for those of who prefer to view...
5/20/12 at 10:37 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTYBlue
There are Bluebirds flying around here and there. I hope we have two sets..it is hard to tell. I believe they are feeding young. The little wild violets are blooming too. I still have my cold,...
5/20/12 at 6:03 AM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINAMade in China
Note: Thank you to all those who took a look at my preview video of my book project! I'm about 30% of the way toward my fundraising goal so I can publish the paperback and format & publish the ele...
5/19/12 at 8:54 AM
HEALTHBEATThe dreaded 'D' label
Raise your hand if you've ever been too meek at the doctor's office because you didn't want to be labeled as difficult. Yup, me too. A recent study found that many patients wanted to be more involve...
5/18/12 at 11:41 AM
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