Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• Local board shop holds 20th snowboard competition.

• Area school administrators talk about teacher shortages. 

• The Douglas County Library organized a “Beat the Cold Beach Party.” Bad weather cut into attendance, but the event was a success, said organizers.

• Alexandria girls’ beat Sauk Rapids-Rice in the Section 8AAA championship game

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