This Thanksgiving, pass the mouse
Thanksgiving is almost here. Families across the nation will come together to share more than a meal – to share warm memories, and to make them.
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Florence and Wilbur Nelson need their people fix. That’s why they still show up for work every day – at 88 years old.
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For more than 60 years the Alexandria Jaycees have been involved in an effort to make the holidays better for families across Central Minnesota.
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Social Security administers several programs that pay benefits to qualified individuals, including those who are homeless.
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I was quite hesitant when asked to write the column that is usually done by our newly retired Douglas County Librarian, Trish Conroy.
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A spaghetti supper and silent auction benefit for Derreck Sorenson will be held on Saturday, November 21.
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A benefit holiday shopping and bake sale fundraiser for Kay Harth is set for Saturday, November 21.
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The following students from Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria attended the Central Lakes Conference Jazz Festival in Willmar on Monday, November 16.
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It doesn’t seem so long ago when my adult sons were young boys. As if it were yesterday, I can see them sitting at the dinner table. And as clear as day, I can see the twisted look on their faces as they say, “Why can’t we have the same potatoes we had last week? Why do we always have to try something new?”
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Elementary students in Alexandria School District 206 exhibited their projects at the annual science fair sponsored by School District 206.
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A new club has formed at Jefferson High School in Alexandria – a local chapter of Amnesty International, a worldwide group dedicated to promoting human rights.
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Seventh graders from Discovery Middle School in Alexandria took part in a respect retreat last week at Luther Crest Camp.
RELATED CONTENTFire destroys several barns near Verndale
A Wing River Township farm was severely damaged by fire last Thursday night, according to Deputy Bryan Savaloja of the Wadena County Sheriff's Office.
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Sometimes, Alan wishes he were the opposite of everything he is. He’d love to be popular and be the life of the party. He wants to be a big brute.
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