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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Alexandria minors recharging non-rechargeable e-cigarettes

• Echo Press takes home 34 awards in the Better Newspaper Contest.

• Puzzle enthusiasts compete at Douglas County Library

• The Granite City Lumberjacks beat the Alexandria Blizzard last Saturday 5-3.

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Another house catches fire in Douglas County. 

• Alexandria’s sewer system is seeking a $67 million upgrade to deal with increased use and stricter environmental regulations, a move that will raise sewer fees. 

• Alexandria City Council cracks down on King Tobacco for selling tobacco to underaged youth. 

• In life, Behind the Band: Jackson Burns

• In sports, Brandon-Evansville boys’ basketball beats Parkers Prairie 68-64

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Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• House fire at Lake Geneva Estates in Alexandria.

• Another charge filed in fatal drunk driving case.

• Alexandria area hockey coach suffers life-altering injury.

• Alexandria boys hockey beat Fergus Falls 4-0 last Friday

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Here are the top stories in Friday’s paper:

• Douglas County commissioners approved the hiring of seasonal and temporary employees at their Tuesday, Jan. 17, regular board meeting.
• Results of the DECA Shark Tank competition.
• Andria Theatre presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
• Alexandria girls' basketball propelled itself to a 62-42 win by outscoring Detroit Lakes

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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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