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VIDEO: A celebration fit for a queen
Jefferson High School has spirit, how ‘bout you?
The school geared up for homecoming week with a coronation ceremony Monday morning coordinated by the Jefferson High School Student Council.
Seniors Shelby Iverson and Kyle Blank were crowned queen and king. They’ll reign over a homecoming week that’s filled with a variety of activities to promote school pride and fun.
By Al Edenloff , September 19, 2012
VIDEO: 50 Shades of Grapes
Things got a little racy on Sunday at the 2012 Grape Stomp at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria when one Sauk Rapids woman stripped off her socks and entered the stomp, proclaiming her team as “50 Shades of Grapes.”
By Crystal Dey , September 19, 2012
VIDEO: Gilded shovels, golden futures
Can you dig it? Sophomores from Jefferson High School in Alexandria can. Grasping golden shovels, nine students dug in and tossed a tuft of dirt into the breeze on Friday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school on Pioneer Road and 50th Avenue.
By Crystal Dey , September 19, 2012
Fluorescent T-shirts and a giant corn cob: What was the deal with the fair’s flash mob?
Driving through Douglas County in the late summer and early fall is like cruising through a John Deere calendar. Why then does farming take a back seat to the manufacturing industry, which is also prevalent in the area?
By Crystal Dey , September 05, 2012
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.
By Crystal Dey , August 29, 2012
VIDEO: A fun and sun-filled Douglas County Fair
Wow, what a fair! Picture-perfect, sunny weather – not too hot, not too cold – helped boost attendance to the Douglas County Fair.
By Al Edenloff , August 21, 2012
VIDEO: Having a blast in Garfield
Garfield whooped it up Saturday during its annual Summer Celebration.
By Al Edenloff , August 15, 2012
VIDEO: Out and About - Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival
Farming past and present came together at the annual Rose City Threshing and Heritage Festival last weekend.
August 15, 2012
VIDEO: Alexandria hosts National Night Out
Alexandrians were part of a nationwide celebration Tuesday evening – the 29th annual National Night Out.
By Crystal Dey , August 10, 2012
Broadway work in full swing
The $2 million project is scheduled to be completed by late August, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
August 10, 2012
Predator returns to Alexandria
One-time minister with ‘church with no name’ released from prison for sex crimes in 2007.
By Crystal Dey , July 27, 2012
Sizzling summer celebrations
Small-town fun livened up the weekend in Douglas County with community celebrations providing plenty of fun and relief from the heat
July 25, 2012
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