COLUMNS
Column - Hunting tiny 'big game' 
They looked like a couple of near-sighted safari hunters, but their “big game” was not very big at all; it was, in fact, tiny.
February 12, 2010
Column - Hockey is life - a cool life
I’m a hockey mom.
There, I said it.
Even though we live in Osakis, a town where basketball is number one, wrestling comes in a close second and hockey doesn’t exist, it’s still our sport.
By By Greta Petrich, Staff Reporter , February 12, 2010
Column - 1910: December 1909 coldest in MN history
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
February 10, 2010
Column - Sidewalk people unsettling
A sure sign of spring, more certain than that first robin, is the appearance of the cartoon people.
February 05, 2010
Column - Add years to your life
At the annual convention of the Minnesota Newspaper Association last week, one of the keynote speakers was Dan Buettner, New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones.
February 05, 2010
Column - 1910: Recorder reported 414 births and 175 deaths
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
February 03, 2010
Column - The nose can become a time machine
Certain smells can transport a person to the past quicker than any science-fiction time machine.
January 29, 2010
Column - Mistakes can be laughable
It’s amazing what happens when you accidentally switch one little letter in a word.
January 29, 2010
Column - 1960: Mayor to receive annual salary of $500
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
January 27, 2010
Column - What can we do? Contribute
The Haitian earthquake is like seeing a preview of the end of the world.
Like the 2004 Asian tsunami, this Haitian catastrophe has the awful power to leave us utterly speechless. There are no words to describe it.
January 22, 2010
Column - Lutefisk - with a twist
By now, you’ve probably heard enough about lutefisk. About its jelly-like texture, unique aroma and distinctive taste.
But here’s a twist: Have you ever grilled it?
January 22, 2010
Column - 1960: 223 area residents draw unemployment
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
January 20, 2010
Column - 'Blood' is a riveting movie
These days, I don’t recommend many current movies. That’s because, for my money, they’re too expensive to go to at the theater, and a lot of heralded films turn out to be big disappointments.
January 15, 2010
Column - Miracles of technology
It’s a strange world we’re living in: Modern technology is improving our lives and giving us opportunities we never even dreamed of before. Yet, at the same time, it’s obvious that things are progressing faster than we know how to deal with them.
January 15, 2010
The tragicomedy of the egged car
Call me crazy, but my idea of fun isn’t throwing eggs at cars when it’s 20 degrees below zero. But apparently, someone doesn’t agree.
January 13, 2010
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