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Flight simulator to take off in old Bellanca building at Alexandria ...
May 28, 2025 · Alexandria Police Chief Scott Kent requested and received out-of-state travel to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Denver, Colorado. It will …
Kent Nerburn's latest novel 'Lone Dog Road' inspired by poignant ...
May 24, 2025 · It was a photograph that punched Kent Nerburn in the gut. And years later, it inspired the author’s latest novel, “Lone Dog Road,” a gripping story of determination, honor …
Minnesota opening new registration period for sellers of hemp …
May 27, 2025 · ST. PAUL — The State of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is opening a new window for registering businesses in the state that sell hemp-derived …
In the Know column: A sense of belonging
May 28, 2025 · "Making your way in the world today, it takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot…." I’m sure some of you sang that song as …
Playoff Softball: West Central Area remains alive in Section 6A
May 26, 2025 · The West Central Area softball team remains in contention for the Section 6A Championship. The Knights beat Wheaton-Herman-Norcross 11-4 on Friday in Morris, then …
Honoring and remembering veterans with parade and program
May 26, 2025 · From his first duty station in Washington, D.C., to the attack of 9/11 and multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and all of the other points all over the globe for 20 years, …
Drivers of special vehicles may have to get a permit in Alexandria
May 28, 2025 · 5. An operator must be 16 to operate a special vehicle on streets within the city and have a valid Minnesota Drivers License or, in the absence of a drivers license, a physician …
It's Travis' Turn column: Cutting and pasting, and cutting and …
May 25, 2025 · The ones with a point to make tend to be portraits of cultural figures, like Louis Armstrong or Veronica Lake. They are also, unfortunately, too large for my scanner and are …
Letter: SAVE Act is bad for voters, bad for election officials and bad ...
May 12, 2025 · Representative Fischbach’s vote in favor of the SAVE Act is a shocking disregard for your voting rights. The SAVE Act’s cumbersome procedures are meant to discourage and …