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Living in a broken body
“I loved being a stay at home mom and always being there for my son and daughter – but I can’t anymore,” said 28-year-old Marisa Ostendorf of Alexandria.
Women dream about starting their own families and being a mother, but for Marisa, this dream came to a jarring halt.
By Caroline Roers , January 25, 2012
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Life lessons through art 
“The thing that is most challenging is that there are all levels [of students]. You just adapt,” Seykora said. “I don’t feel like I can say, ‘You can’t do that’ [to a student]. That’s not what learning is about.”
By Amy Chaffins , January 20, 2012
A magical wish becomes reality
“When I found Wishes & More I was so used to hearing no. But Hannah fit all of their criteria, and one day we got a letter in the mail with Disney princesses all over it,” Chris recalled. “In school, Hannah had been working on reading, so I let her read the letter. When she got a few of the words she yelled – ‘Dad, Dad! I’m going to Disney World!’ ”
By Caroline Roers , January 18, 2012
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The rocking horse with a name
The inscription had a missing letter, but there was no doubt E.Z. Clay made the rocking horse displayed in the gallery window. And Kathleen Kuseske from Villard is happy she stopped to check.
By Stacie Kimball , January 11, 2012
Area youth meet at ‘Skyline’
Area youth can now find more than just some good snow and lots of snowboarding and skiing action at Andes Tower Hills near Alexandria.
When taking a break from the outdoor fun, they can now head into the chalet for some ministry and music as well.
By Caroline Roers , January 06, 2012
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Beautiful Bolonkas
Debby Buse of Brandon was bored one day and decided to search the Internet for rare dog breeds. She didn’t know she was about to embark, pun intended, on an award-winning dog adventure.
By Stacie Kimball , January 04, 2012
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Watch D.O.G.S. are looking out for St. Mary’s students
Numerous studies have shown that children do better academically when their fathers are involved in their school.
If that’s true, many students at St. Mary’s School in Alexandria will be getting straight A’s this year.
By Tara Bitzan , December 21, 2011
Realize a talent and believe
It is amazing what people can do when they realize their own talents. After years of doubt in her abilities, Tracy Anderson of Alexandria realized her talent and pursued it.
Anderson’s uncle is an artist and retired art professor. She remembered, as an enthused young girl, watching him draw and asking, “Can you draw me a horse?”
By Stacie Kimball , December 16, 2011
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What will they think of next?
If a list titled “Favorite Cards to Grace Our Mailbox” was created, the Eckhoffs of Alexandria would surely top that list. At least if the more than 80 recipients they send cards to had anything to say about it.
By Stacie Kimball , December 14, 2011
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What will they think of next?
If a list titled “Favorite Cards to Grace Our Mailbox” was created, the Eckhoffs of Alexandria would surely top that list. At least if the more than 80 recipients they send cards to had anything to say about it.
December 11, 2011
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Giving blood does make a difference
“I read one time in an American Red Cross newsletter that some of the blood that the Gray Ladies collected went to a mother and her twin daughters who were born premature,” noted Ruth Steidl, an Alexandria resident and member of the Alexandria Area Gray Ladies. “Without the blood they wouldn’t have grown to be the beautiful, healthy girls they are today.”
It is powerful stories such as this that caused many individuals to join Gray Ladies groups through the years.
By Caroline Roers , December 07, 2011
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Evansville native is one of oldest living Minnesota residents
If you’re looking for advice on how to live a long, healthy life, it makes sense to ask someone who has already accomplished it.
But Hermina Wahlin of Evansville – one of the oldest living residents in Minnesota – isn’t going to give you much advice, because she says she has “absolutely no idea” how she did it.
Wahlin just celebrated her 107th birthday on Saturday, November 26.
By Tara Bitzan , December 02, 2011
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In the pursuit of peace
“I want to feel that at some point I was able to start a ripple effect,” said BrieAnn West.
The ambitious young woman exudes maturity beyond her years and has a passport that would rival that of any jetsetter’s.
But her many international trips weren’t taken for pleasure. They were taken in the hopes of getting the ripple effect started, leading to the ultimate goal of world peace.
By Stacie Kimball , November 30, 2011
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Making beautiful music in a noisy world
Many things in Kaczrowski’s life became easier to understand after his diagnosis. The noise sensitivity, the overload he would feel after interacting with people and the way he thrived on repetition and routine became clear.
He explained how doing things the exact same way, every day, “freed his mind.” Thinking is processing, which is difficult for someone with Asperger’s.
By Stacie Kimball , November 16, 2011
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The man behind the drying towel
The man behind the drying towel...Doug Swenson shows dedication with 22 years at local car wash.
If dedication was something that could be gauged by the clothing a person wears, then Doug Swenson’s Vikings sweatshirt and Twins hat may have been a good indication of his dedicated nature. But, his commitment could also be illustrated by the 22 years he has put into his employment at Mike’s Car Wash in Alexandria.
By Stacie Kimball , November 09, 2011
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