NEWS
Farm Bureau supports action to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
The Minnesota gray wolf should be removed immediately from the federal government’s endangered and threatened species list and returned to state management, according to a petition filed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).By Staff Report , March 20, 2010
Joe Hill in the running for Sartell-St. Stephen's superintendent post
A former principal at Alexandria’s Jefferson High School (JHS) is in the running to take over the superintendent job in Sartell-St. Stephen.
By Staff Report , March 19, 2010
State approves longer emergency for flooding
A state board approved a 30-day emergency flood declaration this morning, a day before the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator begins several days looking into area flooding.By Don Davis , March 19, 2010
Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in west-central Minnesota
An 86-year-old farmer who drove his tractor into a flooded field in Lac qui Parle County was rescued on Thursday by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper with help from a sheriff’s deputy and others.
By Tom Cherveny , March 19, 2010
No spring break for Alexandria students in 2012
With a committee of two parents, six teachers, two principals and two administrators, the calendars for the next two school years were set. And on Monday night, Alexandria School District 206 board members approved the calendars.March 19, 2010
Westrom's idea: stop federal ban on light bulbs
Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, wants to draw attention to, and fight, a federal plan to stop the sale of traditional incandescent light bulbs.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 19, 2010
Liquor stores' profits flowing
Booze is big business in the Douglas County area.
It also helps cities balance their budgets.
March 19, 2010
Retired postal worker turned frowns upside down
Chances are if you’ve been to the Alexandria Post Office in the last 26 years, you’ve probably been helped by the smiley guy who likes to laugh and tell jokes.
March 19, 2010
Bill would simply college credit transfer
Students who change colleges often discover not all of their credits transfer, so a bill backed Tuesday by a Senate committee takes steps to fix that.March 19, 2010
Lakes Area Humane Society offers dog obedience training
Having a well-behaved dog makes the experience of having a pet much more enjoyable.March 19, 2010
Bill allows families to care for dead
Tears flowed as senators heard about a proposal allowing Minnesotans to take care of dead family members.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 19, 2010
Gas prices nearly $1 per gallow higher today than last year
Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.80 per gallon on Monday.March 19, 2010
Screenings for stroke, vascular problems offered
Stroke Detection Plus will be back with its stroke and vascular screenings in Alexandria on Tuesday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge Post 3063, located at 526 North Nokomis.March 19, 2010
New class offers information on rental property management
Are you a new rental housing owner or manager? Are you thinking about a property management career? Are you feeling as though you’re just missing something?March 19, 2010
Leaders meet leaders
Members of Leadership Alexandria met with state Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, and Representative Mary Ellen Otremba, DFL-Long Prairie, at the state Capitol on March 10.
March 19, 2010
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