Renville author to sign middle grade book in Alexandria
June Kramin of Renville will be doing a signing in Alexandria at Book World in Alexandria on Saturday, February 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Under the pen name of Ann T. Bug, Kramin wrote Through the Mirror And Into Snow, the first of the Before Happily Ever After series.
Medical staff, officers elected at hospital
At its annual meeting in December, the Douglas County Hospital medical staff elected officers.
On the Street - February 3, 2012
Scott Dirck of Scott Dirck’s Pro Shop has been honored as a 2011 PING Regional Club Fitter of the Year, PING announced recently.
Runestone Referrals elects new officers
Runestone Referrals, an Alexandria chapter of Business Networking International (BNI), announces their leadership team for 2012.
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The nation’s fastest-growing and largest chiropractic family in the world has retained its number-one ranking among the top Health Service providers in the nation. HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab (formerly Pfeffer Chiropractic) made company history this month when it broke into the top 100 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500” list.
Wallace named Auto Value Salesperson of the Year
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc., a St. Cloud-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, named Erick Wallace as the recipient of the 2011 Auto Value Salesperson of the Year award. Wallace is a salesperson for the Alexandria Auto Value parts store.
Jobs and Java features Central Specialties
The eighth annual Alexandria Job Fair will be held February 8. Plan to attend one of the workshops to prepare for this fair. These sessions are open to all job seekers and will be held Monday, January 30; Friday, February 3; and Monday, February 6. Call the WorkForce Center at (320) 762-7800 for more information.
Bistro to Go changes name
Bistro to Go is starting the new year with a name change.
On the Street - January 27, 2012
Craig Strauss, MD, MPH, a cardiologist, has joined the Minneapolis Heart Institute and will see patients in Alexandria, Cambridge, Monticello and Plymouth. Strauss has worked on research projects with the Minneapolis Heart Institute since 2005, including participating in its acute aortic dissection program.
Youth Baseball Association raffles off playhouse
The Beetles baseball organization sold raffle tickets for a custom playhouse. This was a fundraiser for the Alexandria Youth Baseball Association (AYBA).
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Secretary of State Mark Ritchie praised the Department of Employment and Economic Development on its recent announcement of the Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program.
Fashion retailer seeks real girls in all sizes for Main Street Models 
Fashion retailer maurices recently launched its second annual Main Street Model Search. The young women’s retailer is looking for 12 real girls in all sizes to model maurices clothing in upcoming fall, holiday and spring campaigns. Models will be selected through maurices Main Street Model Search.
Ecumen Bethany Community offers senior living cost calculator and other resources for seniors
Ecumen Bethany Community announces the launch of a new resources website that offers a wide variety of information about senior living, Alzheimer’s and memory care, healthy aging, home care and many other topics related to aging.
Alexandria Jaycees elect new officers
The Alexandria Jaycees recently elected new officers for the year. The organization promotes individual, community and leadership development.
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