The Alexandria community hosts hundreds of conventions and conferences each year and this weekend, the spotlight is on a convention with a local connection. The Alexandria Jaycees organization will host the spring Minnesota Jaycees State Convention this weekend.  Talk about this topic

Speculations and predictions have been circulating about this year's fishing opener. Will the ice be melted in time to cast off on Saturday? We'll just have to wait and see.  Talk about this topic

Last Friday, John Hinderschied, 28, of Alexandria, was sentenced to 104 months in prison for a first degree controlled substance crime involving methamphetamine.

While many Minnesota lakes are still covered by a thick layer of ice, the open water fishing season is just around the corner and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is already gearing up for this year's fight against zebra mussels, spiny waterfleas and other aquatic invasive species (AIS).  Talk about this topic

The driver of a semi that rolled and spilled its load of Diet Coke bottles on Interstate 94 near Alexandria early Wednesday had been put out of service at the I-94 weigh station in Moorhead about six hours before the crash, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:  Talk about this topic

Minnesota is a vote and a signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.

Lakeshore property owners are reminded that removal of aquatic plants from Minnesota lakes may require a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Anticipation. Frustration. Elation. Love. Anger. Patience. Impatience. Today's House vote on gay marriage attracted the range of emotion as Minnesotans began arriving at the Capitol this morning. A midday start was anticipated for debate on a bill that would allow same-sex marriages in the state.

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Economic recovery is reaching Minnesotans unequally, according to a statewide survey released by the Blandin Foundation. The real-time snapshot of community issues, perceptions and priorities among rural Minnesota residents, called Rural Pulse, demonstrated that demand for living-wage jobs far outweighs all other concerns.  Talk about this topic

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 just east of Alexandria are closed because of a crash.

Both lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 east of Alexandria re-opened at 8:45 a.m. this morning, Wednesday.

Sam Pederson leads the team with a 25-straight performance  Talk about this topic

Ten District 206 5th grade student teams competed in the Regional Math Master competition in Alexandria on April 26.

Members of the Alexandria boys and girls golf teams had their hands full last Tuesday, picking up a sea of golf balls on the Geneva Golf Club's driving range.  Talk about this topic

The Jefferson High School (JHS) Key Club recently sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive at JHS in Alexandria. The Red Cross was able to collect 40 units of blood, with 95 percent of the donors having donated for the first time.  Talk about this topic

The Brandon-Evansville Charger Chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently returned from participating in the State Conference and Competition held April 11-13 in Bloomington.

Jefferson High School (JHS) culinary arts class in Alexandria recently had a lesson by Chef Matthew of Broadway Bistro on steak breakdown.

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