show moreDriving home a tragic lesson
Although the crash, the blood and the screams were all fake, the lesson they delivered was all too real. Don’t send text messages when you are driving. It could cost a life.
RELATED CONTENTContrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
RELATED CONTENTGay couples ready for married rights
Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.
RELATED CONTENTShould districts consolidate?
Both Brandon and Evansville school boards are putting it to voters in those districts on June 25 to decide if the two school districts should consolidate into one.
RELATED CONTENT
Minnesota Destinations: Alexandria
The phrase, “easy to get to – hard to leave,” isn’t just a Chamber of Commerce pitch line for the Alexandria lakes area. It’s true. People are having a hard time leaving because they’re having so much fun. Alexandria is conveniently located on Interstate 94.
RELATED CONTENTRide for Healing rallies slated in Alexandria and Osakis
Alexandria and Osakis are two of many stops along the 2013 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Minnesota State Commanders project Ride for Healing, slated to take place the week of May 27 to June 1.
Minnesota Destinations: Festival of Birds
More than 250 species of birds live in Becker County, because the Detroit Lakes area is in the heart of a transition zone of tall grass prairie, northern hardwood and coniferous ecosystems. The 16th annual Festival of Birds is scheduled for May 16-19, 2013.
RELATED CONTENT
Alexandria girls' track and field: Cardinals on the right track
Alexandria is focused on improvement more than final team scores
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria boys' track and field: Depth of Cardinal throwers on display
Veterans lead Alexandria boys at the Cardinals' home triangular
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria boys' golf: Knotted at the top
The Cardinal boys' golfers win at Willmar to set up a battle for the Central Lakes Conference title
RELATED CONTENT
Featured Staff Blogs
MORE WITH MORKENAlex girls golf remains a model of consistency
The Alexandria girls' golf team is in the driver's seat heading into the final Central Lakes Conference meet of the season on Thursday, and it's a spot that this program has become all too familiar wi...
5/21/13 at 12:21 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERCapitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
ASTROBOBAre there waves on Titan's Ligeia Sea?
Cassini will soon make its next flyby of the planet's largest moonTitan to look for waves on the surface ofLigeia Mare(lie-JEE-uh MAH-ray), a large sea of bitterly-cold liquid ethane in the moon's n...
5/20/13 at 1:30 PM
COMPASS POINTSIt's 'game on' at Devils Lake
Devils Lake is clear of ice finally! and a couple of area fishing guides recommend finding the warmest water for the best early season walleye action. In a news release from the Devils Lake Conve...
5/20/13 at 10:41 AM
THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITYIf you write an Areavoices blog you'll want to see this
So you've been writing your blog for awhile...everything is fine. But there's something missing. The magic is gone. Cue the melodramatic music. Okay, I won't go that far. But the fact is, so...
5/14/13 at 4:55 PM
Featured Area Voices
THE MINNESOTA BASHAW BLOGHow Old is Too Old?
Recently I was driving within the city limits with my 8 year old daughter. As I typically do, I travel about 35 miles per hour when the posted speed is 30 mph. Surprisingly I quickly approached the ...
5/21/13 at 11:37 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTYDay Off?
Appointments and meetings filled the day off. I did get about an hour nap to help recharge..and then was interrupted by a phone call..bummer. I have another busy week, appointments, tours for first g...
5/21/13 at 5:05 AM
CHICZ MAGAZINERhubarb Bread Pudding Recipe
By Lori Mork Sweet, tangyrhubarb Whether its bright pink or dull green, the first signs of rhubarb herald the return of spring. Sweet, yet tangy, this vegetable disguised as a fruit is so versa...
5/20/13 at 11:30 AM
SENSE AND CENTSIBILITYDefaulted Student Loans: A borrower’s worst nightmare
The more I learn about student loans, the more I see them as a double-edged sword poised to either help you or beat you down. On the one hand, student loans can be an excellent tool for completing hig...
5/20/13 at 9:28 AM
RETIRE EARLY IN MEXICOFondo Flor
Bienvenido, loyal reader. Bruce and Mary have been so caught up with their Cupocity coupons which have taken them to some pretty nicerestaurantsthat they have neglected the bread and butter of their t...
5/19/13 at 9:18 AM
Overcast
RSS Feeds