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Exchange students carve first pumpkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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