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An historical fix-up
The Alexandria Rotary Club has sponsored many international and local projects, including study exchange groups from France, Mexico and Sweden. It provided one of the gazebos at the Maritime Gardens, the wood working room at Grand Arbor, and most recently, the new garden shed at the historical society.
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Ida Lake Association expressed concerns and upset regarding ditch water overflow in Garfield. Parks Superintendent Al Lieffort discussed new ways to get state money into Douglas County parks and trails.
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Think your teenagers aren’t listening when you have “the talk?” Declining teen pregnancies in Minnesota indicate some kids are paying attention.
RELATED CONTENTTwo lives filled with music hit new high note
For Randy and Mary Morken of Alexandria, life has been a symphony filled with musical memories that began when they were just toddlers. For the past 40 years, the Morkens haven’t lived without musical high notes in their lives.
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And, they're off!
Brock Wood and Jesse Hacker dropped their oars into the water at the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 17. For the next two months, they will paddle their way 2,350 miles down the mighty river.
RELATED CONTENTNew opportunities for Birthright
“Helping someone else through tough times makes you appreciate what you have,” said Tammy Lenz, who has been volunteering at Birthright in Alexandria for 15 years. Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy.
Minnesota Destinations: Ely
Ely offers up national park and Kabetogama Lake. Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park is a very special place. Voyageurs National Park consists of preserved landscapes and scenic waterways that shaped the route of the North American fur traders and defined the border between the United States and Canada.
RELATED CONTENTLegion baseball: Alexandria sweeps opener with Bemidji
The Legion team opened up the summer with a new coach, in a new district
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BOLD's pitching was too much for the Silverstreaks
RELATED CONTENTAlex VFW 16s are tournament champions
The local squad rolled through the tournament undefeated
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MORE WITH MORKENAction photos from Wednesday's Class 3A state golf meet
The weather didn't exactly know what to do with itself at the Class 3A state golf meet at Bunker Hills on Wednesday. The Alexandria boys played two holes before waiting through a rain delay early in ...
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Last week, six of us made an eight-day trip through Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park, starting at Nym Lake, just north of the park, and paddling to Mudro Lake near Ely. We caught walleyes, lake tro...
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The allegation that a man in Northeast Minneapolis was a murdering Nazi has received national attention. It has also polarized the publics response. The case is "perfect" for doing so. Michael Karkoc...
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My Moms Irises are in full bloom. No wonder my eyes are all itchy. The buds are covered in pollen..as is just about everything else. It rained a bit last evening just enough to settle the dust. ...
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