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NEW PLATEAUS The Thrill to Serve: Know Your Glow
I recently celebrated seven years sober. I recognized this milestone as one typically does in AA. I received a small medallion during a meeting and said a few words about my experiences and obstacles ...
Posted on 6/1/12 at 8:59 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Help wanted: A blogger to write about military heroes
"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous" - Albert Einstein. That isone of my all time favorite quotations and something Ithink about today as we approach Memorial Day and I look back on ...
Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:29 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Avenue of Flags in Detroit Lakes, MN
The Avenue of Flags is on display every Memorial Day and Veterans Day at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This project began in 1991 with 43 Veterans Burial Flags. As of Veterans...
Posted on 5/31/10 at 1:59 AM
STAFF BLOG ALL ABOUT FOOD A dilly of a burger
It is only right that during International Pickle Week we should all eat at least one pickle. You're probably thinking, "National Pickle Week?" Yep. It's true. International Pickle Week was...
Posted on 5/16/09 at 7:01 PM
A glimpse into military life and death
This post is about one particularly hard day, meant only to give you a glimpse of what it is like here and how we cope with what we see.
It was 0830 and I was in my office working on some useless spreadsheet when my pager went off. It said “Ax1, GSW APH ETA 10 m.” This translates to incoming…one injured, life threatening (Alpha), Gun Shot Wound, coming by Apache Helicopter, Estimated Time of Arrival, 10 minutes.
May 22, 2013
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VIDEO: Despite downpour, tourists poured in for Awake the Lakes
Into each life, a little rain must fall. But does it have to always happen during Rib Fest time?
That’s what Coni McKay, director of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was thinking when for the second straight year, a deluge of rain fell during the Rib Fest portion of Awake the Lakes on Saturday.
By Al Edenloff , May 30, 2012
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VIDEO: Memorial Day dedication – 'Our freedoms are not free'
Droves of people lined Broadway to see the Memorial Day parade in Alexandria on Monday. After steady downpours during Awake the Lakes on Saturday, the sunshine and light wind made for a picturesque tribute as the fire trucks rolled along and the Jefferson High School marching band strode down the parade route.
By Crystal Dey , May 30, 2012
Grand marshal of Alexandria Memorial Day parade wants all veterans in spotlight
For years, Dennis Carstens of Alexandria has marched in the Memorial Day parade. This year, if he’s able to, he’ll ride in a convertible and serve as grand marshal.
By Al Edenloff , May 25, 2012
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Summer's here! Here are Awake the Lakes events
Hello, summer!
Memorial Day weekend is viewed as the unofficial start of the summer season and the Alexandria lakes is brimming with ways to celebrate it.
By Al Edenloff , May 25, 2012
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'Disaster Pastor' to deliver message
“When a person joins the military, they give up every freedom with the exception of the freedom of faith,” Blom said. “I do not have nuclear six guns on my hip; it’s all about the cross on my uniform.”
By Crystal Dey , May 23, 2012
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A mother's view of Memorial Day
From a soccer mom to a military mom, Loni Barnes of Alexandria shared her perspective at Monday’s Memorial Day service at Kinkead Cemetery.
By Celeste Beam , June 02, 2010
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Take time to honor veterans
Today, Monday, communities around the country will not only be celebrating the start of summer, they will be observing Memorial Day – a time to honor men and women who have fought and died for our country in the past and in the present.
May 31, 2010
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Flags to fly at Memorial Day events in area
The American flag will play a big part in two upcoming holidays – Memorial Day and Flag Day.
A list of Memorial Day events and parades in the area is included in a special section in today’s newspaper (see page A9).
May 28, 2010
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Remembering the price of freedom
A Memorial Day parade and service in Alexandria paid tribute to soldiers who provided the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
May 27, 2009
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Remembering our veterans: Memorial Day parades, services slated for Monday
This weekend, communities around the country will not only be celebrating the start of summer, they will be observing Memorial Day – a time to honor men and women who have fought and died for our country in the past and in the present.
By Celeste Beam , May 22, 2009
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