Minnesota Trade Office accepting applications for China trade mission
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) is accepting applications for a trade mission to China led by Gov. Mark Dayton on June 8-17.
Join Arbor Day Foundation, get 10 spruce trees
Here’s a way to get into the mood for spring planting: Join the Arbor Day Foundation and receive 10 trees to plant when the weather turns warm.
Veterans Art Show to take place in St. Cloud
The public is invited to attend the annual Veterans Art Show on Wednesday, February 8, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Thursday, February 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show is held in the Auditorium (Building 8) on the main campus of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.
Capitol Chatter: GOP says Dayton rejected appointees, too
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s stinging criticism of Senate Republicans last Monday, saying they are “not fit to govern,” still hurt as the week ended.
Republicans hope to get noticed in caucus poll
Minnesota Republicans get their time in the spotlight during Tuesday night’s precinct caucuses.
Fog, ice lead to 92 crashes in 24 hours
Drivers beware: Over the last 24 hours, many regions of Minnesota have been experiencing very foggy weather along with icy roads. Minnesota State Troopers have responded to 92 crashes all over the state during this period.
Hospital, clinic explore merger
No formal action has been taken, but there is potential for a merger between Douglas County Hospital and Alexandria Clinic. According to Douglas County Hospital CEO Carl Vaagenes, “Our negotiations have been positive, productive and we are working from a common set of goals and values.”
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An Alexandria man was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning in his home. Robert James Nelson, 85, reported to law enforcement that someone came into his home with a gun and robbed him around 1 a.m.
Time to talk politics
Across the state, people will gather on Tuesday, February 7 to select candidates during the 2012 caucuses. Precinct caucuses are open to the public and are organized by Minnesota’s political parties.
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Two men were injured Wednesday morning in a crash on Highway 29 in Pope County.
Job seekers invited to February 8 event
Looking for a job? Attend the Greater Alexandria Area Job Resource Fair next Wednesday, February 8. The event will take place at the Alexandria Technical and Community College’s law enforcement gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brandon, Evansville schools consider academic pairing changes
Brandon and Evansville school boards are considering ways to improve their academic pairing for the 2012-2013 school year. The goal, according to Superintendent Mark Westby, is to increase elective opportunities and provide increased student access to staff.
Out of the fire and onto the ice
By day – and well, by night too – he is a business owner and the Alexandria fire chief. Once winter arrives, he’s a dedicated member of the RFN Racing Team. Jeff Karrow of Alexandria has been racing vintage snowmobiles since 2004. He got his start racing vintage sleds on Wolf Lake. “It’s kind of a little stress reliever,” he said.
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After an Ice Fishing Challenge that didn’t go as anyone expected in 2011, the Alexandria Sertoma Club and members of the Viking Sportsmen are excited to put that behind them and get back on a familiar lake on February 11 from noon to 3 p.m. The 2012 Ice Fishing Challenge will be back on Lake L’Homme Dieu near the Kruger’s Creek access after moving to Lake Agnes last winter.
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