CITY
Adventures in Subbing: Inner City School pt 2
Part one was about the hoopla; this post is about the nuts and bolts of the student struggles in North Minneapolis. When the 6th and 7th graders I taught this day eventually got down to work (which t...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:03 AM
A Tradegy in Kansas City
Recently former Kansas City Chief linebacker, Jovan Belcher, killed his girlfriend and then took his own life at the Chiefs practice facility in front of some coaches. Since the killings reports have...
Posted on 12/5/12 at 4:22 AM
Blizzard hope to make a good first impression with home fans
The Alexandria Blizzard will have every opportunity to make a strong impression on a curious fan base during its home opener on Saturday night. The Blizzard will not only be showing off a new team in...
Posted on 10/10/12 at 3:08 PM
The Final Leg
This three-week journey through central China capped off my 11-month stay in China. After it, I returned to my China home of Zhuhai for two days of preparations, reflection, and final good-byes to all...
Posted on 9/29/12 at 8:47 AM
Breakfast at Green City Market -- The Best Ever!
Located along the south end of Lincoln Park along Clark Avenue, Chicago's Green City Market bustled with activity on Saturday morning. Young parents pulling wagons loaded with children eating an appl...
Posted on 10/10/11 at 9:27 AM
Meeting - Alexandria City Council June 8
June 05, 2009
905377 Public Hearing - Issuance of Capital Bonds
May 15, 2009
City quenches water demand: $3.08 million bid to expand ALP water plant accepted
Construction will begin this summer on an expansion project at the water treatment plant in the city of Alexandria. Bids for the proposed project were accepted at Monday night’s regular city council meeting.By Celeste Beam , May 13, 2009
Council gives senior housing project a green light
An in-depth study known as an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not needed for a proposed housing development, Knute Nelson Senior Living/Burgen Sunrise Living.By Al Edenloff , May 01, 2009
New trail link proposed for snowmobilers
Snowmobilers may blaze a new trail in Alexandria next winter. At Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting, local snowmobile trail leaders asked for permission to use city right-of-way along McKay Avenue for the new trail link on the east side of the city.April 27, 2009
Marvin Kalsbeck
April 20, 2009
Lodging tax changes unwelcome
Don’t mess with the lodging tax. That’s the plea the Alexandria City Council is hearing from those in the local tourism and hospitality business.By Al Edenloff , April 13, 2009
Marian Brauer
April 13, 2009
City cuts deepen – Alexandria trims budget to make up for lost LGA
Alexandria has trimmed more from its budget and deeper cuts are looming. The Alexandria City Council took the action at its meeting Monday night to deal with pending cuts in local government aid.By Al Edenloff , March 27, 2009
Douglas Machine plans to expand scientific research division
A $1.6 million project to expand a scientific research facility at Douglas Machine, Inc. may receive tax help from the city of Alexandria.By Al Edenloff , March 23, 2009
Alexandria supports new way of funding local street projects
The Alexandria city Council is supporting a plan that would allow cities to establish Municipal Street Improvement Districts.By Al Edenloff , March 13, 2009
On tap: bigger, better water plant
A sign of Alexandria’s growth flowed out of Monday’s city council meeting. The council called for bids to expand Alexandria Light and Power’s (ALP) water treatment plant and to make renovations to the facility.By Al Edenloff , March 11, 2009
On tap: a bigger, better water treatment plant
A sign of Alexandria’s growth flowed out of Monday’s city council meeting. The council called for bids to expand Alexandria Light and Power’s (ALP) water treatment plant and to make renovations to the facility.By Al Edenloff , March 09, 2009
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