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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Wednesday's paper:

• Homecoming festivities are taking place all over Douglas County. 
• The attorney for a former Alexandria police chief wants a swindling charge to be dropped.
• The Alexandria City Council set its tax levy. Read how it will affect you.
• In Life, an Alexandria author wrote a children’s book about kids with disabilities.
• In Sports, the Knights football team got big plays when they needed them.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com.

To order Alexandria author, Beth Leipholtz's, book, "The Abcs of Inclusion, go to her Kickstarter page. Kickstarter ends on Sept. 29, at 8:48 a.m.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Alexandria’s Lake Agnes is undergoing an al-um treatment this week that should make the lake clearer and cleaner. 
• Local advocates are urging the creation of a new trail system within the City of Alexandria. 
• In Life, a mixed martial arts champion from Alexandria is hanging up his gloves – for a very good reason.
• In Sports, the Alexandria volleyball team is back on track.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Wednesday's paper:

• A wrap-up of the Grape Stomp.
• Rocket Auto Electric comes to an end
• The founder of a Haitian nonprofit that helps children is trapped by violence in Haiti. 
• In Life, Willy Wonka Kids opens at the Andria Theatre on Friday.

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For this episode, Eric Morken, Sports and Outdoors Editor for the Echo Press sat down with Nick Rydell, FIsheries Specialist from the Minnesota DNR out of Glenwood about a two-year study on the Muskie population in Lake Miltona. 

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No here are the top stories in Friday's paper:

• Read our update about the Runestone Community Center’s $20 million expansion.
•  A 29-year-old Alexandria man died in a crash on Highway 29 north of Alexandria.
• Work is underway on a $25 million warehouse project in south Alexandria.
• In Life, a Brandon artist loves to hide images in her drawings.
• In Sports, West Central Area Schools is mourning the loss of a student athlete who died in a crash.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

Voting for the Best of the Lakes Area is now open The voting period will end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Remember, you are able to vote once per day per category.

The winners will be announced in a special publication coming out in November.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• A public hearing took place about regulating THC-products in Alexandria.
• A young Hoffman native died after a head-on collision.
• Census studies show most stay close to home.
• In Life, many attend the Taste of Osakis event.
• In Sports, the Cardinal football team made an amazing 24-point comeback.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

Voting for the Best of the Lakes Area is now open The voting period will end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Remember, you are able to vote once per day per category.

The winners will be announced in a special publication coming out in November.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Alexandria College is holding its first-ever diversity festival next week. 
• A woman charged with murder has waived her right to a jury trial for a case stemming from an alleged drug deal in Alexandria that led to an overdose.
• In Life, an Alexandria club welcomes 'newcomers' with open arms.
• In Sports, read how the new Alexandria College volleyball team won its first match at home.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

•  Walk in Alexandria raised funds for Alzheimer’s research.
• A meeting about two roundabouts that will be built next summer drew a mixed response.
• Is Alexandria a welcoming community? A survey offers insights.
• In Life, read about a tiny house near Lake Carlos that’s just 196 square feet.
• In Sports, read how the Cardinal football team fared against a foe that won the state tournament last year.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• A couple hiked up Inspiration Peak to relive a marriage proposal that was made 68 years ago.

• Officials give details about two level-3 offenders who are moving to the area.

• In Life, an Alexandria musician living in Boston released his first single

• In Sports, Alexandria College is putting more effort into growing sports opportunities.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Construction is booming in Alexandria. The city’s on track to top the $100 million mark. 

• State assessment scores were released. Find out how Douglas County students fared.

• U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visits Alexandria College to discuss the MN Military Global Network.

• In Life, we have an update about a project that local ag students are doing with the grain, Kernza.

• In Sports, find out who the winners were at Viking Speedway.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com