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Big Ole to leave Alexandria?
Alexandria’s famous Big Ole Viking statue will sneak out of town this weekend to go to Bemidji where he’ll attend the 75th birthday of his buddy, Paul Bunyan. Just kidding.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria’s famous Big Ole Viking statue will sneak out of town this weekend to go to Bemidji where he’ll attend the 75th birthday of his buddy, Paul Bunyan. Just kidding.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cardinal wrestling: Big Ole tournament brings state-ranked wrestlers to town
Varsity action begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Jefferson High School.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Varsity action begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Jefferson High School.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Big Ole Roundup offers inspiration
The ninth annual Big Ole Roundup of Alexandria’s Lakes Area Alanon and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will celebrate recovery during the weekend of March 1-3.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
The ninth annual Big Ole Roundup of Alexandria’s Lakes Area Alanon and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will celebrate recovery during the weekend of March 1-3.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Alex wrestling: Cards fourth at Big Ole Invite
Alexandria's Justin Cumberbatch named outstanding wrestler.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Alexandria's Justin Cumberbatch named outstanding wrestler.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Column - 2002: Big Ole statue to move one block north
JUNE 1912 A plan is in place to establish the best roads from Alexandria to Fargo.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
JUNE 1912 A plan is in place to establish the best roads from Alexandria to Fargo.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Take a walk for Mental Health Month
The public is invited to join a walk on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Big Ole in Alexandria to celebrate Mental Health Month.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The public is invited to join a walk on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Big Ole in Alexandria to celebrate Mental Health Month.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Taking strides toward crushing mental illness stigma
Approximately 100 people gathered at Big Ole Wednesday afternoon to take strides toward crushing the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Approximately 100 people gathered at Big Ole Wednesday afternoon to take strides toward crushing the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Walkers raise awareness of mental health issues
Mental health was the focus of a walk in Alexandria last Thursday afternoon. Participants in the Walk for Wellness gathered at the Big Ole Viking statue and walked to City Hall in an effort to fight the stigma that clouds mental illness.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mental health was the focus of a walk in Alexandria last Thursday afternoon. Participants in the Walk for Wellness gathered at the Big Ole Viking statue and walked to City Hall in an effort to fight the stigma that clouds mental illness.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - 1962: Alexandria honored for no pedestrian fatalities in 1961
SEPTEMBER 2002 Big Ole has had his “ups and downs.” Now he has been moved to what should be his final resting place on 2nd Avenue.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
SEPTEMBER 2002 Big Ole has had his “ups and downs.” Now he has been moved to what should be his final resting place on 2nd Avenue.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - 1962: Parents get answers to questions on parties, dating
DECEMBER 2002 Looking for a Big Ole bobble-head? He’s available exclusively at the Runestone Museum for $19.94 while supplies last.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
DECEMBER 2002 Looking for a Big Ole bobble-head? He’s available exclusively at the Runestone Museum for $19.94 while supplies last.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - 1987: Baby born in Chevy Caprice in Brandon
MAY 2002 In a “World Competitor Day” speech in Alexandria, Governor Jesse Ventura said it was time to take a cue from the Big Ole statue: “Strap on your helmet. Pick up your spear and your shield. Get ready to do battle in the international arena.”
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
MAY 2002 In a “World Competitor Day” speech in Alexandria, Governor Jesse Ventura said it was time to take a cue from the Big Ole statue: “Strap on your helmet. Pick up your spear and your shield. Get ready to do battle in the international arena.”
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A new leaf for Alexandria art scene
Mikko Cowdry and Chuck Wencl jazzed up the crowd at Big Ole Central Park in Alexandria on Thursday. More than 70 residents came together to celebrate what most people are calling the city’s first public art display – the Gathering Tree.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mikko Cowdry and Chuck Wencl jazzed up the crowd at Big Ole Central Park in Alexandria on Thursday. More than 70 residents came together to celebrate what most people are calling the city’s first public art display – the Gathering Tree.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
VIDEO: Lady Gaga, paparazzi and cash favored at Construction Couture fashion show
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy trails to users
Those walking along the Central Lakes Trail near Big Ole Central Park may have been wondering what’s up with the skinny new building that started to take shape there earlier this summer. It’s a new shelter kiosk trailhead – the first of its kind to be constructed on the 55 miles of the Central Lakes Trail.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Those walking along the Central Lakes Trail near Big Ole Central Park may have been wondering what’s up with the skinny new building that started to take shape there earlier this summer. It’s a new shelter kiosk trailhead – the first of its kind to be constructed on the 55 miles of the Central Lakes Trail.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
12/12/12 - A reason to run
December 12, 2012 wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill Wednesday. It was 12/12/12 – reason enough for a group of local running enthusiasts to organize a special event. Fourteen members of the Alexandria Runners of Unusual Speed (ROUS), two more than expected, gathered for a race at Big Ole Central Park.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
December 12, 2012 wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill Wednesday. It was 12/12/12 – reason enough for a group of local running enthusiasts to organize a special event. Fourteen members of the Alexandria Runners of Unusual Speed (ROUS), two more than expected, gathered for a race at Big Ole Central Park.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A ride to remember
The fourth annual Ride of Silence was held Wednesday in Alexandria.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The fourth annual Ride of Silence was held Wednesday in Alexandria.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sports schedule for Saturday, February 2
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Letter - The Viking Age ended 250 years before the runestone was carved
I enjoyed last Friday’s Variety piece, Day at the Museum, written by Jim Belgum. His first-person account of his visit to the Kensington Area Heritage Society Museum caught me by surprise, especially the sentence following a description of the Runestone and Olaf Ohman.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I enjoyed last Friday’s Variety piece, Day at the Museum, written by Jim Belgum. His first-person account of his visit to the Kensington Area Heritage Society Museum caught me by surprise, especially the sentence following a description of the Runestone and Olaf Ohman.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
New sculpture offers a gathering place for all
A new work of art took root in Alexandria Tuesday. It’s a colorful, life-sized sculpture called “The Gathering Tree” – the city’s first-ever public art creation. The city will host an ice cream social to inaugurate the sculpture.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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A new work of art took root in Alexandria Tuesday. It’s a colorful, life-sized sculpture called “The Gathering Tree” – the city’s first-ever public art creation. The city will host an ice cream social to inaugurate the sculpture.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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