Golf Etc. plans to open store in Alexandria
Golf Etc. of America, Inc. plans to open a store in Alexandria. The company has not yet finalized a location for the store. It is projected to open next spring.
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Carlos Creek Winery is releasing two new wines as part of its Thanksgiving weekend open house, November 27-29.
RELATED CONTENTPioneer Public TV to increase signal strength
Pioneer Public TV will increase its signal strength and install new equipment at its Appleton facility in early November.
RELATED CONTENTArea 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.
RELATED CONTENTCommunity 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.
RELATED CONTENTBill 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.
RELATED CONTENTTri-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.”
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria 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.
RELATED CONTENTWhiskey Creek transforms into Tennessee Roadhouse 
They say change is the spice of life, and Kevin and Connie Lee Cunningham are keeping things spicy.
RELATED CONTENTSavvy Fit joins downtown group 
Savvy Fit recently joined the Downtown Merchants Association.
RELATED CONTENTRealtors elect officers 
The Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors (GAAAR) recently elected Louise Bakkum (left) as its president for the 2009-2010 term.
RELATED CONTENTNew 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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