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Exchange students carve first pumpkins
Kine Berntsen and Solveig Hansen experienced their first pumpkin carving at a recent event held for area exchange students.
November 06, 2009
Some DFLers want to end private loans
Congress is looking at making changes in the college grant and loan system. Senator Al Franken stopped at the University of Minnesota two weeks ago to promote a Democratic move to eliminate most college loans made by private banks.November 04, 2009
Grants save college careers
It was a rough summer for Alyssa Courneya.
The young Alexandria woman did not know where she would go to school this fall.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , November 04, 2009
Results for Brandon school referendum reported; UPDATED 7:45 A.M.
Here are the unofficial election results of Tuesday's special school referendum elections in Brandon School District and West Central Area Schools.November 04, 2009
Terrific Kids recognized for do-good efforts
Sixth graders at Lincoln, Voyager, Zion and Woodland elementary schools in Alexandria, Garfield and Carlos elementary schools were recently named Terrific Kids.November 04, 2009
JHS students selected to honor band festival
Three Alexandria Jefferson High School band students were recently selected to the 2009 St. Olaf College Honor Band Festival.November 04, 2009
Besos y Lagrimas
Who really killed Michael Jackson? Was it his money-hungry wife, Billie Jean? Was it a deranged stalker obsessed with the King of Pop and his white glove?
By Jo Colvin , November 04, 2009
JHS students learn hands-on marketing skills
As we count down the months, the holiday season quickly approaches. What better to buy than a nice board game for the whole family?
By By Jordan Peterson, student intern reporter , November 04, 2009
Students share United Way message
Each fall, a group of students at Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria step forward to help kick off the campaign fund drive for the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties.
By Tara Bitzan , November 04, 2009
Results for Brandon school referendum reported
Here are the unofficial election results of Tuesday's special school referendum election in the Brandon School District.November 03, 2009
Voters to decide school funding in Brandon, WCA
Next Tuesday’s Election Day will be a sleepy one in Douglas County – except for those living in the Brandon and West Central Area school districts. They’ll determine whether their school districts should receive more money through property tax increases.By Al Edenloff , October 30, 2009
Evansville and Brandon seniors experience leadership training
“Leaders are not born, they are groomed,” is a statement that Rick Bleichner, Evansville School superintendent, has shared with many students, particularly the seniors at the Evansville and Brandon school districts.
October 30, 2009
JHS bands, orchestras to give concerts
The Alexandria Jefferson High School orchestras will present a concert on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym.October 28, 2009
Jefferson High School presents Noises Off
The Jefferson High School fall play is Noises Off.
Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
October 28, 2009
Zion students raise funds
Students in preschool through 8th grade at Zion Lutheran School in Alexandria recently participated in the Marathon for Nonpublic Education.
October 28, 2009
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