Orgaard helps students' careers take root
It’s an acronym that no longer stands for anything. But it’s an organization that stands for a lot. FFA isn’t just for farmers anymore.
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The Boy Scouts will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2010, which raises the question: How can an organization exist that long and still serve a need?
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Honor those who have enriched your life or remember those who will be missed this holiday season through a donation to the Tree of Lights.
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Sixth graders at Lincoln, Voyager, Zion and Woodland elementary schools in Alexandria, Garfield and Carlos elementary schools were recently named Terrific Kids.
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Dr. Kevin Kopischke, president of Alexandria Technical College, will be the guest speaker at the Vikingland Area Retired Educators Association meeting.
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The Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Santa Baby Photo Contest.
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Three Alexandria Jefferson High School band students were recently selected to the 2009 St. Olaf College Honor Band Festival.
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Every year at this time, I get such a craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. I pull out my old “Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book” that my mom and dad gave me when I was in high school. I turn to page 140, well worn with sticky spots and a little tear. That’s where my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe lurks.
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Who really killed Michael Jackson? Was it his money-hungry wife, Billie Jean? Was it a deranged stalker obsessed with the King of Pop and his white glove?
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As we count down the months, the holiday season quickly approaches. What better to buy than a nice board game for the whole family?
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Minnesota farmers are donating $115,000 worth of pork and cheese to food shelves around the state, taking the money out of funds that generally promote agriculture sales.
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The 25th annual Crafters’ Tour is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, November 5 to 7. The tour stops will be open Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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“Leaders are not born, they are groomed,” is a statement that Rick Bleichner, Evansville School superintendent, has shared with many students, particularly the seniors at the Evansville and Brandon school districts.
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