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AARP Defensive Driving classes scheduled

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Defensive Driving classes are held year-round at the Alexandria Senior Center.

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Belgian waffle dinner set

A dad’s Belgian waffle dinner is set for Tuesday, February 16.

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A love of libraries

A love of libraries

Joan Larson is not always an open book. Some people call her Pollyanna – she says she is optimistic. Some may think she is intellectual – she says she’s practical and pragmatic.

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EAC: Ordinary people appreciating art

EAC: Ordinary people appreciating art

The Evansville Art Center (EAC), 111 Main Street, is operated by the Evansville Arts Coalition, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) community arts organization.

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Kindergarten meetings set in District 206

Registration dates for kindergarten have been scheduled by Alexandria School District 206 for the 2010-2011 school year.

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Carlos Cub Scouts speed through Pinewood Derby

Carlos Cub Scout Pack 496 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, January 24.

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JHS band concert rescheduled for February 8

The Alexandria Jefferson High School (JHS) bands will be in concert on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m.

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A dessert that's filled with love power

A dessert that's filled with love power

I’ve been eating thin, lacy pancakes the size of a dinner plate since I was a toddler. Although some would call them French crepes, in our house, they were Hungarian palacsinta.

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Musicians score at vocal contest

Musicians score at vocal contest

Alexandria brought 35 students in 17 entries to the 2010 Region 8AA Central Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School on January 27.

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Students lend helping hand to Haiti

Students lend helping hand to Haiti

The earthquake that struck Haiti caused lots of loss and despair. People lost houses, personal belongings and loved ones.

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Daffodil Days bring season of hope

A new season of hope has arrived in Douglas County, thanks to the American Cancer Society (ACS) Daffodil Days.

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Free women's self-defense course offered

A free women’s self-defense course will be held Friday, February 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lakes Area Recreation auxiliary room.

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Cities, counties taking one more step to keep teens safe

Nearly everyone knows that it is against the law in Minnesota for young people under age 21 to drink alcohol. But you may not be aware that some city and county governments across the state are taking one more step to keep teens safe and prevent underage drinking.

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Cooking their way across the U.S.A.

Cooking their way across the U.S.A.

Jason Wussow, the son of Jan and Roger Wussow of Garfield, left on January 19 for a 20-day cooking extravaganza – with a twist. He is cooking all of the meals on his car.

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Torgerson/Amundson

Torgerson/Amundson

Melissa Jo Torgerson and Evan Willis Amundson announce their engagement.

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