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

• Read our wrap-up of the Douglas County Fair. Find out how many attended. 

• Big improvements await the main runway at the Alexandria Airport. That’s just 1 story to come out of city council.

• Two predatory offenders are moving to the Alexandria area. We have details.

• In Life, read about seven senior citizens who were honored for their contributions.

• In Sports, read about the new coach of the Osakis volleyball team.

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