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Column - 1912: New schoolhouse built in Belle River district

MAY 2002 Lance Corporal Jim Cox, 1998 graduate of Jefferson High School, shared his experiences aboard the USS Bataan in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan following 9/11.

Column - Housen wins trailer in 1962 bowling tournament

May 1962 Tom Housen of Alexandria beamed happily as he posed with a $1,800 Rolite trailer after averaging 198 in 24 lines of competition to win the WNAX Bowling Tournament.

Column - 1912: Douglas County has 150 car owners, 50 in clud

MAY 2002 Volunteers put together the “Snorri” Viking Ship in the Runestone Museum. The ship, valued at $100,000, was purchased for $15,000 from the American Museum of Natural History.

Column - 1962: April temp of 87 degrees delights golfers

APRIL 2002 Thinking they were participating in a luncheon to honor Sheriff Bill Ingebrigsten, Goldie and Earl Mittag were honored with the Sertoma Club’s “Service to Mankind” award.

Column - 1912: Former Alexandrian dies on Titanic; wife survives

APRIL 1987 “Read and Watch Your World Grow” was the theme for National Library Week. Mrs. Margaret Leuthner was honored during an open house at an autograph party for her book, Mystery of the Runestone.

Column - 1987: Mayor's bathtub stolen from front yard

APRIL 1912 Holverson Drug Store is giving a pocket billfold with the purchase of five Black and White cigars for 25 cents.

Column - 1912: Men told to leave their collars at home

APRIL 1987 A “Lutefisk Feud” began to stink up Minnesota when Madison boasted their town as “Lutefisk Capital” of the state.

Column - 1912: Farmers in Forada plan to start a bank

MARCH 2002 Fred Bursch, president of Bursch Travel, accepted the American Express “Representative Excellence,” their most prestigious award for travel agencies. He credits his fine staff for the honor.

Column - 1912: Reward offered to catch those who furnished alcohol

MARCH 2002 Dan Sieve paid tribute to “Ground Zero” recently by placing a “memorial cloth” nearby that had been signed by Alexandria Fire Department members. He brought home a “blessed” flag that had flown at the site and is now being raised each day at the local fire station.

Column - 1912: No beer in Alexandria

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

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Column - 1912: People told to stop leaving pennies in boxes

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

1961: Downtown grocery store demolished in Alexandria

he following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years. 100 YEARS AGO May 1911 Mr. Fredenburg is tearing down his mill preparatory to moving it to Waubun, 100 miles north of Alexandria…

Column - 1909: Clean, hot bath at McKay's sold for 50 cents

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1999: Bayerl wins Water Planner of the Year award

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1999: Haugen served as band fest grand marshal

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1959: Pappenfus selected as first probation officer

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1909: The Osakis Creamery churns out 18 tubs of butter

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1909: Women were asked to stop abusing the telephone

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1984: Vernon Maack honored with 'Good Neighbor' award

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.

Column - 1999: Feast of the Runestone to kick off Ole Oppe Fest

The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.