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Orgaard helps students' careers take root

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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Boy Scouts to celebrate 100 years of nurturing boys

Boy Scouts to celebrate 100 years of nurturing boys

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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Exchange students carve first pumpkins

Exchange students carve first pumpkins

Kine Berntsen and Solveig Hansen experienced their first pumpkin carving at a recent event held for area exchange students.

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Honor others on Tree of Lights

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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Terrific Kids recognized for do-good efforts

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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Kopischke to speak to retired educators

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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Hospital auxiliary sponsors Santa Baby photo contest

The Douglas County Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Santa Baby Photo Contest.

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JHS students selected to honor band festival

Three Alexandria Jefferson High School band students were recently selected to the 2009 St. Olaf College Honor Band Festival.

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Mac and cheese: An old favorite gets a new twist

Mac and cheese: An old favorite gets a new twist

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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Besos y Lagrimas

Besos y Lagrimas

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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JHS students learn hands-on marketing skills

JHS students learn hands-on marketing skills

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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Students share United Way message

Students share United Way message

Each fall, a group of students at Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria step forward to help kick off the campaign fund drive for the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties.

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Farmers help needy and themselves

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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Annual Crafters' Tour set for November 5-7

Annual Crafters' Tour set for November 5-7

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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Evansville and Brandon seniors experience leadership training

Evansville and Brandon seniors experience leadership training

“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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