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Fun and safety on the lakes

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

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

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

Girls' soccer: Minnewaska tops Willmar, ties Fergus Falls

Justine Hill, Kaylyn Oberg and Tanya May scored goals for the Lakers

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After midnight: Ride-along offers look into how safe Alexandria roads are during the early morning hours

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.

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Wind-whipped fire damages Evansville farm

Wind-whipped fire damages Evansville farm

A fire Friday destroyed a barn and more at the Timothy Michael Anderson residence near Evansville.

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School board spot draws contenders

School board spot draws contenders

Why would you run for a seat on the Alexandria City Council or the Alexandria School Board?

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A flag is passed

A 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.

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District 206 Education Foundation strives to support educational excellence

District 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.

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Honorees 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

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.

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Tennis: Card girls win two of three in Alexandria quad

Tennis: Card girls win two of three in Alexandria quad

In their first home event of the season, the Cardinals topped Minnewaska and Monticello

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Boys' soccer: Cards battle Lakers to 2-2 deadlock

Boys' soccer: Cards battle Lakers to 2-2 deadlock

Shawn Sahli and Zach McCleary scored the Redbirds' two goals

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“Angel Hair” Cocozelle Squash in Wild Rice Crust
Meet cocozelle, a thin-skinned summer squash similar to the common zucchini. It’s covered with light and dark green stripes, making it look much more delicate than zucchini. I had never heard of cocozelle (I love saying that word. It sounds … Continue reading
9/2/10
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Alex volleyball opens with tough test
The Alexandria volleyball team won’t be easing into the season with a gimme. The Cardinals welcome last year’s Class AA champion, Marshall, into town tonight, Tuesday, for what should be a solid test to determine what this young but talented … Continue reading
8/31/10
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Sunday was an all-out food fest : (
Wow, I haven’t had a day like I did yesterday in a really, really long time. Not exactly sure (although I might have a guess) what happened to me, but I completely lost control. And I mean completely. It wasn’t … Continue reading
8/30/10
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News management meets
Editors, News Directors, and Publishers from Forum Communications Company’s newspapers and broadcast stations met this week in Fargo. The group discussed ways to continue to leverage the vast resources of the company’s news gathering ability. Much of the discussion centered around empowering the “community” to contribute content through the Area Voices social media platform.
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Sammy and Annah Tie the Knot!
Bruce and Mary are leaving for Boston where they will marry off their eldest, Sammy, to the lovely Annah, completing the wedding trifecta: Three kids married off in 9 months. Not much of a feat when you think of Seven … Continue reading
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