Area schools two hours late, closed
Schools in the area will be running two hours late or will be closed today, Tuesday, February 9.
Alexandria strives to get fit
Looking to lose a few pounds? Here’s good news: Alexandria is trying to find ways to make it easier for you to get active and get fit.
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria woman involved in fatal crash near Dalton
An 18-year-old from Eagle Lake, Minn., has died from injuries he suffered Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 94 near Dalton, Minn.
No unnecessary travel advised
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising no unnecessary travel in Douglas County and 11 other counties in west central Minnesota, due to snow and ice compacted roads.
RELATED CONTENTCountry star Carrie Underwood to perform in Fargo
The morning after Carrie Underwood opened the Super Bowl, singing the national anthem to an international audience, the Fargodome announced the country star will perform on Fargo’s biggest stage.
RELATED CONTENTCity of Alexandria to hold informational meeting about stormwater rules
An informational meeting regarding Alexandria’s stormwater management ordinance will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Alexandria City Hall, 704 Broadway.
RELATED CONTENTNew study finds increase in the number of Minnesotans without health insurance
The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance rose from 7.2 percent to 9.1 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to the results of a new survey by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
RELATED CONTENTUPDATED at 8:30 a.m. - Snow closes schools throughout area
Schools in the area are closed or running late today, Monday, because of a winter storm.
RELATED CONTENTFormer Sebeka councilman looking at another felony
A former Sebeka city councilman is in trouble with the law again.
Fargo man goes public to reconnect with 'cute little thing'
Peggy, if you’re out there, please call Steve. Or was it Penny, or maybe even Betty?
RELATED CONTENTNew K-9 dog coming to Wadena County
A fresh nose will be on the scent for the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office this summer after the department ordered a new dog for its K-9 unit.
RELATED CONTENTHuddle up and designate a sober driver for today's Super Bowl
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to have a game plan for a sober ride for today's Super Bowl activities and to always buckle up.
RELATED CONTENTGood Samaritan helps Wadena woman, daughter after rollover
A Good Samaritan helped a 37-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter after their vehicle rolled on treacherous roads Friday, Jan. 22.
RELATED CONTENTPOLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Depending on gambling a gamble
Little has been discussed about using gambling to help balance the state budget, but that could change in coming weeks as lawmakers look to ways to plug a $1.2 billion immediate deficit and a much longer long-term problem.
RELATED CONTENTState-owned vehicles used 25 percent more E85 in 2009
Minnesota’s state agencies say they're breaking their "addiction to oil" one tankful at a time.
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