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Eagle rescuers

Eagle rescuers

Victor Roers of Urbank (left) watched as two volunteers from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center transferred an injured bald eagle into their vehicle on Tuesday.

Not ready to shelf their work

Not ready to shelf their work

Florence and Wilbur Nelson need their people fix. That’s why they still show up for work every day – at 88 years old.

First time feelings

First time feelings

Tanya Powers knew the challenge that awaited her team in Parkers Prairie’s first-ever state volleyball tournament appearance.

Christmas Belles opens November 27 at AAAA

Christmas Belles opens November 27 at AAAA

The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Theatre is proud to present Christmas Belles – a hilarious spoof on the traditional, annual church Christmas pageant.

Without a home and nowhere to go

Where do people in Douglas County go when they are homeless? “I lost my job, and cannot afford the house payment. Where will my children and I live after our home is foreclosed?” “My hours have been cut and I can’t afford my rent.” “Where will I sleep tonight? Should I sleep in my car?”

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Eagle rescuers

Eagle rescuers

Victor Roers of Urbank (left) watched as two volunteers from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center transferred an injured bald eagle into their vehicle on Tuesday.

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Incinerator expansion plan goes smoothly

There wasn’t any public outcry at a special meeting Tuesday night about the addition of a third combustor at Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM).

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District 206 completes H1N1 vaccine clinics

There may not have been a lot of action taken, but Alexandria School District 206 board members were busy at their regular meeting Monday night.

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Blind learn mobile phone details

Blind learn mobile phone details

Torrey Westrom gave Lissa Thies a simple request: Learn the basics of using his mobile telephone.

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Not ready to shelf their work

Not ready to shelf their work

Florence and Wilbur Nelson need their people fix. That’s why they still show up for work every day – at 88 years old.

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Jingle Bells Telethon has become a holiday tradition

Jingle Bells Telethon has become a holiday tradition

For more than 60 years the Alexandria Jaycees have been involved in an effort to make the holidays better for families across Central Minnesota.

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First time feelings

First time feelings

Tanya Powers knew the challenge that awaited her team in Parkers Prairie’s first-ever state volleyball tournament appearance.

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Elk River too much for Card girls in opener

Elk River too much for Card girls in opener

The Cardinal girls’ hockey team took a lead into the second period of its season opener against the 11th ranked team in Class AA on Tuesday night.

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Lesnar back home after minor surgery

UFC president says the illness that hospitalized the local heavyweight champion could put his career at risk.

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Christmas Belles opens November 27 at AAAA

Christmas Belles opens November 27 at AAAA

The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) Theatre is proud to present Christmas Belles – a hilarious spoof on the traditional, annual church Christmas pageant.

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Spirit of the season to begin at annual Christmas in the Fort

Spirit of the season to begin at annual Christmas in the Fort

There may not be any snow on the ground yet, but it’s time to start thinking about the holidays.

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