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

• The VFW hosts morning social gatherings for veterans every Friday. One of our reporters attended.
• A meeting took place between the Alexandria City Council and the Douglas County Board. Read what happened.
• About 3 million gallons of not-entirely-treated wastewater ended up in a Brandon lake. Our story explains.
• In Life, find out who the winner is of the Mom’s Rock contest.
• In Sports, read how the Alexandria track and field teams controlled a home invitational.

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

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