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Chili Cook Off sizzles

Chili Cook Off sizzles They came. They saw. They devoured. More than 600 people turned up Tuesday for the United Way’s 12th annual Chili Cook Off.

October 02, 2009

City may rescind golf cart ordinance: Bethany still can't legally use its wagon

The thorny issue of golf carts came before the Alexandria City Council once again Monday night.

By Al Edenloff , September 30, 2009

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YMCA receives $1.5 million from Peterson family: Final $600,000 is fulfilled

A key donation to the Alexandria YMCA has now been finalized. In 2008, Maynard “Bud” Peterson of Alexandria pledged $1.5 million to the YMCA as part of the YMCA’s “Complete the Dream” capital campaign to build the new facility.

By Al Edenloff , September 30, 2009

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New era of law enforcement training begins

New era of law enforcement training begins The grand opening for the new $10.5 million law enforcement training center at Alexandria Technical College (ATC) took place Friday.

By Celeste Beam , September 30, 2009

Knute Nelson plans Fall Festival Friday

Knute Nelson in Alexandria will host its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2.

September 30, 2009

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Donate blood during Diversity Awareness Month

October is Diversity Awareness Month. Help the American Red Cross ensure a stable and diverse blood supply by making an appointment to donate blood or encouraging others to become blood donors.

September 30, 2009

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Give blood this October

Thirty-eight. That’s the percentage of the U.S. population that is eligible to give blood.

September 23, 2009

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If the crown fits

If the crown fits Jefferson High School's homecoming royalty was crowned at a special celebration Monday.

September 23, 2009

Homecoming week kicks off Sunday

Homecoming week kicks off Sunday The Alexandria football team will once again highlight a fun-filled homecoming week for Jefferson High School (JHS) next week.

September 18, 2009

Taste of Home success

Taste of Home success The Taste of Home Cooking School was held at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria on September 15.

September 18, 2009

City budget set

The Alexandria City Council adopted its 2010 budget and tax levy at its regular meeting Monday evening. The city continues its struggle to operate against significant cuts in local government aid (LGA).

By Tara Bitzan , September 16, 2009

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Bond bids for city less than estimated

The Alexandria City Council received some good news at its meeting Monday evening. Not only did two bonds come in considerably lower than estimated, but the city was also upgraded in its bond rating.

By Tara Bitzan , September 16, 2009

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Sheriff's office offers law enforcement scholarships

“Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen reports that the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) Scholarship Program for 2009 is under way.

September 16, 2009

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Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality hopes to remain steady in 2010

The 2010 Alexandria Hotel and Hospitality (AHH) budget report was shared at Monday night’s Alexandria City Council Meeting.

By Tara Bitzan , September 16, 2009

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Sprucing up downtown

Sprucing up downtown The Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association is busy getting downtown Alexandria in shape for its upcoming “Fall in Love” With Historic Downtown Alexandria Fall Festival September 17 to 19.

September 16, 2009

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