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The 'only girl out there'
Chances are if you peek inside most fish houses out on area lakes, you’ll find a guy or two hunkered over a hole in the ice.
However, there’s a local woman who has taken a liking to ice fishing and she’s boldly going where few women go.
By Amy Chaffins , February 13, 2013
A sheepish cat
Even though Oliver is orange and white, he’s the black sheep of the family. But he can’t pull the wool over his owners’ eyes.
They know he’s just a cat in sheep’s clothing.
By Jo Colvin , December 19, 2012
Wanted: A child to love
The Tungseths have been dreaming about their future children since before they were married on December 9, 2006. They knew conceiving might be challenging, because Bonni suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome, a common female endocrine disorder.
By Tara Bitzan , November 14, 2012
Don't throw money in the trash
Box tops aren’t just from cereal anymore. They can be clipped from Kleenex and broccoli and soup and milk. They can even be found on underwear packaging.
Best of all, box tops mean free money for schools.
By Jo Colvin , November 14, 2012
Childhood accident creates lifetime of pain
Scott to undergo amputation 30 years after being struck by vehicle
October 24, 2012
Get busy living or get busy dying
Local men get help with addictions from MnATC.
By Jo Colvin , October 17, 2012
A fish story
During her first 85 years of life, Reanie Mrnak of Windmill Ponds in Alexandria had never been on a lake, never been in a pontoon or boat and certainly did not know how to use a fishing rod.
October 17, 2012
With helping comes healing
Amy Kiehn can only hope that she can give others hope. Because she has been through it herself, she thinks she may be able to do just that.
By Jo Colvin , October 10, 2012
Area youth participate in Fun Run
The annual District 206 Elementary Fun Run was a hit again this year.
October 03, 2012
Electrifying Minnesota On exhibit at Runestone Museum
In today's world, many people don't think a thing of flicking a switch and having the room instantly lit up. But imagine what it was like for those who experienced electricity in their homes for the very first time.
By Tara Bitzan , September 28, 2012
JHS celebrates 2012 Homecoming
Jefferson High School’s (JHS) 2012 Homecoming was celebrated with a week full of activities last week.
September 26, 2012
- Students catching chocolate pudding
- Sophomore Chris Leary
- Cross Country Team Float
- The Class of 1956
- 2012 Homecoming royalty
- Taping a team member to the wall
- Girls Swim Team float
- Girls Soccer Team float
- Girls Cross Country Team float
- Photo Gallery: 2012 JHS Homecoming Pep Rally
- Photo Gallery: 2012 JHS Homecoming Coronation
- Photo Gallery: 2012 JHS Homecoming Parade
Brass quintet to kick off Central Lakes Concert Association season
The Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) proudly opens its 29th season with an outstanding brass quintet, the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass (RMPBB), on Saturday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson High School in Alexandria. The doors open at 6:45 p.m.
September 21, 2012
My belly, their baby
Carlos woman opts for gestational surrogacy
By Jo Colvin , September 19, 2012
JHS to kick off 2012 Homecoming
Jefferson High School in Alexandria will kick off its week-long Homecoming festivities this Sunday, September 16.
September 14, 2012
The Great Pumpkin has arrived
Hoffman man’s quest to grow 1,000-lb. pumpkin is realized.
By Jo Colvin , September 12, 2012
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