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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• Andes snowboard program teaches riders fundamentals in boarding and Christ

• The Alexandria Police Department has a new tool to work with pawn shop owners to find stolen merchandise faster.

• Millerville's Knights of Columbus collecting 'winter gear' to donate to those in need

• Alexandria boys swimming and diving team dominated the Section 5A True Team Meet.

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Here are the top stories in Friday's paper:

• Alexandria business owner scores big at World Knife Throwing League Championship.

• Laura Knudsen is not sworn in publicly at the Alexandria School Board meeting, but officially signed Oath of Office in December.

• 'Angry Chefs' of Alexandria cook for a cause.

• Osakis girls basketball beat the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder on Monday, Jan. 9, 57 to 41.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• Sen. Klobuchar is scheduled to meet with an Alexandria family who she was able to help escape the chaos in Haiti.

• Discovery Middle School received a grant to help with bees.

• Winter months increase risk of depression for some

• The Alexandria dance team shined in front of a home crowd at Saturday's Invite.

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Here are the top stories in Friday's paper:

• A Brandon man gives his opinions about THC, a product he sells in Alexandria with his recently obtained license.

• A Miltona man died in a house fire on Jan. 1

• Alexandria inventor recieves both U.S. and Canadian patent for his ice hole trap invention.
• The Alexandria Cardinal girls basketball beat the Bemidji Lumberjacks 83-44 on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• Glenwood native becomes 4th generation in her family to earn wings

• Senior College will explore history of drama

• Alexandria man's book recounts posse that once roamed the open range, hanging suspected horse thieves

• Alexandria boys basketball beat Holy Family Catholic 79-53 on Friday, Dec. 30.

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Here are the top stories in Friday's paper:

• A look back at the top 5 stories of 2022.

• Sandy Susag, Alexandria School Board member, reflects on her 12 years serving on the board. Her last meeting was Dec. 19.

• Kirsten Minnerath, formerly of Alexandria, donated her kidney on Dec. 20.

• Northstar Hockey's 16U and 18U teams are both on a 12 game win streak.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Alexandria City Council member Dave Benson is celebrated for his 63 years of service to the city as a council member, police officer and firefighter.

• Rising cost of inflation is affecting pet owners

• Alexandria's Legacy of the Lakes Museum wraps up  'fun' and 'busy' season

• Alexandria sophomore Daniel Jackson was selected to compete in the Kicking World National Showcase on Dec. 3-4 in Austin, Texas for the third time

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Workers put the finishing touches on the ice rink in Noonan Park Tuesday. 
• After more than 30 years on the school board, Dean Anderson decided it was time to step down. His last meeting was Monday, Dec. 19.
• In life, Alexandria has more coffee shops per resident than nation's top metropolises
• In sports, The Alexandria boys basketball beat Rocori 68-39, Tuesday, Dec. 20.

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday's paper:

• A report from Explore Alexandria shows the area’s tourism industry is bouncing back from the pandemic.
• Heroes and Helpers brightened Christmas for 17 children.
• Toy bags were distributed to more than 300 families as part of Toys for Kids.
• In Life, the CP Holiday Train that rolled into Alexandria last week.
• In Sports, a girls basketball section clash between Alex and DL.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Jenna Phillips is the layout engineer and project supervisor at Classic Company, a concrete company working on The Rune. She is the fourth generation in her family to work in the concrete business. 

• Rural EMS is in crisis after losing more than 1,000 EMS workers statewide in 2021, the state health department says. Douglas County is bucking the trend, but nearby Parkers Prairie is not. 

• Behind the Band: Paul 'Doc' Engebretson

• The West Central Area girls basketball team earns first win against Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta with season high score.

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