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Group seeks new high school in five years

The District 206 Board of Education spent several years listening, securing community input, and developing a long-range facility improvement plan that would provide our community’s children with up-to-date, safe, healthy and nurturing learning environments.

August 14, 2009

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After-school programs keep kids out of trouble

After-school programs keep kids out of trouble After school options for students can be a big challenge/problem for many in any community. Once the bell rings in the afternoon, millions of children and young people have nowhere to go.

August 07, 2009

Skilled workers are key to area's economic engine

‘tal ent /n – the natural endowments of a person; a special often creative or artistic ability. Thriving as a regional community in the new economy is becoming less about good luck, past performance, and the availability of abundant natural resources.

July 31, 2009

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Goal: More early childhood programs

Early childhood programming for 4- and 5-year-old children has been a part of our communities in this area for more than 30 years.

July 24, 2009

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Do you know your neighbor? Group wants to have more neighborhood block parties

Do you know your neighbor? Group wants to have more neighborhood block parties “Belonging to the right group of healthy-minded, supportive people might be the most powerful thing you can do to change your lifestyle for the better. In one study…those with the most social connectedness tended to live longer.”

July 17, 2009

Goal: Highly skilled workforce here by 2010

The world we live in changes quickly. To remain competitive in the current global marketplace, business and industry needs access to a well educated workforce that is able to keep up with the rapid rate of change that occurs in our developing knowledge economy.

July 10, 2009

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Goal: Start or expand 12 businesses

Goal: Start or expand 12 businesses The entire Alexandria region is very fortunate to have a well-balanced economy. From the medical centers in Alexandria, Osakis, and Glenwood, to the manufacturing companies in Carlos and Brandon, to the retail, tourism, and service businesses that are spread throughout the region, we are home to a wide variety of businesses.

July 02, 2009

Group seeks new place for industries to park

Group seeks new place for industries to park In previous articles we’ve overviewed and summarized some of the information from the market perception survey that was completed by you, the general public.

June 26, 2009

Walleye for the future

The Alexandria area is snuggled between the prairie region to the south and west and the forested area to the north and east. Glaciers shaped more than 200 lakes in Douglas County.

June 19, 2009

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Group seeks to improve trail system

We are very fortunate to have abundant recreational opportunities and environmental assets. These natural assets help make our region a great place to live, and also serve as an economic engine by attracting visitors and tourists to our area.

June 12, 2009

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How can Alexandria area decrease poverty? - New effort taps into region's energy, collaboration

Locally, there is a 12 percent poverty rate; a 27 percent free and reduced lunch rate for School District 206; 200-250 families are served by the food shelf each month; Douglas County HRA’s waiting list for low income housing is 468, more than double one year ago; and an unemployment rate approaching 7.6 percent in the Alexandria region.

June 05, 2009

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Poverty: You are not alone

“Will I be able to feed my children tonight?” “If I can just make it to my next paycheck…” “Where will I sleep tonight?” “How am I going to pay for gas?”

June 05, 2009

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Make a difference, donate time

One sure-fire way to create/ensure/guarantee a vibrant region is when local people volunteer with a sense of “community.” Volunteering is fun, healthy, inspiring and offers a high rate of return for your future and the future of generations to come.

May 29, 2009

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More spokes needed on region's 'wheel'

One of the most challenging aspects of the stewardship initiative has been defining our regional community.

May 22, 2009

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Uniting for a better community: Group plans to shape Alex area's destiny

Uniting for a better community: Group plans to shape Alex area's destiny Imagine the Alexandria area with: A regional auditorium. A new industrial park. Twenty percent more volunteers. Decreased poverty. Better trail access. More neighborhood block parties. More walleyes swimming in its lakes. Free early childhood programs for all 4 and 5-year-old children. Twelve businesses starting up or expanding every year.

By Al Edenloff , May 15, 2009

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