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2011 Leadership Alexandria graduates volunteer at Miracle Horse Riders Ranch 
Members of the 2011 Leadership Alexandria class recently spent a day completing their final Leadership Alexandria class project by volunteering at the Miracle Horse Riders Ranch near Parkers Prairie.
July 08, 2011
Tour of gardens
The annual Tour of Gardens is Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 06, 2011
Dogs provide comfort, companionship to hospice patients
Cozette Fjordback has a new friend. He’s everything a person could ask for of a friend – he’s warm, gentle, patient, caring, a good listener, and best of all, he visits regularly.
By Tara Bitzan , June 29, 2011
A loud silence - Vietnam veteran attends reunion of tragic battle
For more than 40 years, Joe Martin didn't talk about it to anyone.
He didn’t tell anyone that he watched in horror as a bullet pierced the forehead of a comrade mere feet away.
By Jo Colvin , June 22, 2011
John Hawkes to promote new movie in Alexandria
Alexandria native and 2011 Academy Award nominee John Hawkes will be in Alexandria for a viewing of his new movie, Earthwork.
June 17, 2011
Students get a taste of the working world
Fourteen Jefferson High School (JHS) seniors took part in the Career Mentor Connection, a program that pairs high school students with mentors in a profession that interests them.
By By Caroline Roers, intern , June 15, 2011
Turning up the heat on the water
A team from Discovery Middle School (DMS) in Alexandria took part in the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) 19th annual solar boat regatta on May 21.
By Jo Colvin , June 01, 2011
Beautiful inside and out
Alexandria graduate wins $7,500 for charity and chance to model for national campaign.
By Tara Bitzan , May 25, 2011
Biskey, Hedstrom achieve rank of Eagle Scout
Austin Biskey, 18, and Joshua Hedstrom, 17, members of Alexandria Boy Scout Troop 412, were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony held on April 17.
May 18, 2011
A leap into fame - former Alexandria teen makes debut in national commercial
Xander Krohnfeldt may have jump-started his acting career by jumping out a window.
May 18, 2011
Runestone Museum adds another piece of history to Fort Alexandria
Something old will soon be serving a new purpose at the Runestone Museum. The log house was built in 1868 and was donated to the museum by Tom and Patrice Blank and sons Kyle and Chad.
By By Barb Grover, volunteer , May 18, 2011
Well-seasoned performers share their 'antics' for the arts
Aging Antics, a variety show to benefit the Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) is set for Saturday, May 21 with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. at the AAAA Theatre.
May 13, 2011
Flyin' in to say...make good choices
Fly-ins were held at Alexandria elementary schools on Friday, May 6 in an attempt to get students’ attention on a very important message – make good choices.
May 11, 2011
Operation Code Violet cloaks patients with dignity
Cyndi Nelson believes it’s important for people at the end of their lives to have something to wear that helps them look good and feel better about themselves – while helping maintain their dignity.
By Jo Colvin , May 11, 2011
Bethany residents are 'Playing with Memories'
Memory is the ability to store, retain and recall information and experiences.
It is an amazing gift, especially when memories are shared with others.
By Tara Bitzan , May 06, 2011
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