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Area residents traveling to Gulf Coast to construct homes for families

Don Chan joining volunteer construction team supported by alliance between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International The Gulf Coast is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

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Community foundation awards $27,085 in grants

Community foundation awards $27,085 in grants

The Alexandria Area Community Foundation is an endowment fund that has a mission to provide a way to give back to the community some portion of what the community has given to contributors.

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Bill Peters inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame

The Minnesota Resort and Campground Association reports that Bill Peters of Peters’ Sunset Beach Resort, Glenwood, has been inducted into the Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame.

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Tri-state manufacturing group to meet in Alexandria

The November 3 breakfast meeting of the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association in Alexandria will feature a presentation from Bruce Miles of Big River Group on “An Improved System for Important Decisions: Way Better Employee Selection and Interviewing Methods.”

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Alexandria man wins new Subaru from Menards

William Peabody from Alexandria will receive the keys to an All-New 2010 Subaru Outback (valued at nearly $26,000) during a prize ceremony at the Alexandria Menards store on Monday, November 2.

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On the Street - 10-30-09

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Whiskey Creek transforms into Tennessee Roadhouse

Whiskey Creek transforms into Tennessee Roadhouse

They say change is the spice of life, and Kevin and Connie Lee Cunningham are keeping things spicy.

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Savvy Fit joins downtown group

Savvy Fit joins downtown group

Savvy Fit recently joined the Downtown Merchants Association.

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Realtors elect officers

Realtors elect officers

The Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors (GAAAR) recently elected Louise Bakkum (left) as its president for the 2009-2010 term.

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Curves encourages good breast health Press Pass Archive

Curves in Alexandria is holding a “Girls Get Together” to help fight breast cancer and boost awareness of the disease.

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Tastefully Simple honored as one of the best small workplaces in nation Press Pass Archive

Tastefully Simple has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces as a 2009 Top Small Workplaces national finalist.

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Lake Region Healthcare's Mill Street Residence and Northwoods of Ashby team up Press Pass Archive

Lake Region Healthcare’s Mill Street Residence in Fergus Falls has entered into a management consulting agreement with Ashby Holdings, LLC to help open Ashby’s new assisted living community, Northwoods of Ashby.

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New Mexican restaurant opens Press Pass Archive

New Mexican restaurant opens

Alexandria’s newest family restaurant, Mi Mexico, recently opened at 401 Nokomis Street. A grand opening will take place on Wednesday, October 28.

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Triplett earns human resources award Press Pass Archive

Triplett earns human resources award

Sam Triplett, director of human resources for American Solutions for Business (ASB), was recently awarded the HR Legacy Award at the West Central Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) meeting in Alexandria.

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Distinctive Boutique joins DMA Press Pass Archive

Distinctive Boutique joins DMA

Distinctive Boutique in Alexandria recently joined the Downtown Merchants Association.

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