1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (241+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The Alexandria boys basketball team received a wake-up call from visiting Sartell to start the game on Thursday, Feb. 5. However, the Cardinals eventually found a grove to pull ahead of the Sabres on their home court. Class 4A No. 8-ranked…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (235+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is from Alexandria wrestling head coach Aldon Struchen. Alexandria wrestling had a competitive home triangular Monday, Jan. 3, and we recognized our parents in the event as well. We split the two dual meets with a dramatic…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (620+ words) ALEXANDRIA " After a strong regular season for the Alexnadria girls hockey team, the road to the state tournament begins on Thursday, Feb. 5. The No. 13-ranked Cardinals head into the Section 8AA playoffs as the No. 3-seed, earning a home matchup against…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (547+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is from Alexandria boys swimming and diving head coach Kathy Walker. It was the battle of the Cardinals as Alexandria remained undefeated in their season and in the Central Lakes Conference. It was also another opportunity…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (253+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Winter Garden College is back for 2026, and the University of Minnesota Extension is excited to bring this popular winter workshop series to six counties across the state, including Douglas County. It will take place on March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (574+ words) CROSBY " In a neutral environment on Saturday, Jan. 31, Alexandria girls basketball was up to the task against a scrappy Rock Ridge team. Boosted by a balanced scoring effort and lockdown defense in key spots, the Cardinals made a five-point halftime…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (298+ words) BEMIDJI " In a Class AA top-20 battle between the Alexandria girls hockey team and Bemidji, mistakes by the Cardinals kept them from the win column on Thursday, Jan. 29. No. 13-ranked Alexandria committed five penalties in the game, leading to the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (680+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The Alexandria City Council took the next step toward using a local sales tax to help pay for a third arena at the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center . The tax would be one-quarter of one percent " 0.25% " for a period…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (669+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (106+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The Alexandria Rotary Club recently honored six individuals who are making a difference in the community. Those who are selected are invited to a Rotary Club luncheon where they are treated to a dinner and thanked for all they…...