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Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber Membership team recognizes 4 new members
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (433+ 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…...
Boys Basketball: Alexandria bounces back in big way to topple Fergus Falls
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (326+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The Alexandria boys basketball team returned to its winning ways in the Central Lakes Conference. The Cardinals cruised past visiting Fergus Falls by a final of 88-49 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Alexandria Area High School, improving their conference record to…...
Andria Theatre in Alexandria opened 90 years ago on Feb. 7
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (419+ words) ALEXANDRIA " An Alexandria landmark celebrated its 90th birthday recently. Feb. 7 marked the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Andria Theatre as a movie theater. Built at a cost of $75,000 " more than $1.7 million in today's money " the theater was constructed on the…...
Archery: Alexandria captures team crown at Sauk Centre tournament
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (252+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: The following was compiled from the Cardinal Connect newsletter. SAUK CENTRE " The third tournament of the season for the Alexandria archery team was held in Sauk Centre on Saturday, Feb. 14. 347 archers from 13 schools participated in the bulls-eye tournament....
Boys Hockey: Moorhead shuts out Alexandria in Section 8AA playoff opener
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (282+ words) MOORHEAD " The Alexandria boys hockey team saw its season come to a close in the Section 8AA playoff opener on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The No. 8-seeded Cardinals were bested by top-seed Moorhead by a final of 10-0 on the road at the Moorhead…...
Buildings demolished to clear the way for Alexandria's second Kwik Trip
1+ week, 4+ day ago (446+ words) ALEXANDRIA " Demolition crews cleared away Westside Lumber & Warehouse Outlet buildings this week to make room for Alexandria's second Kwik Trip store. It's part of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment that includes the convenience store/gas station and a car wash. It will…...
Boys Basketball: Alexandria orchestrates quick turnaround to down Sartell
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Wrestling: Nolan Fettig ties Alexandria's school record for wins at home triangular
2+ week, 4+ day 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…...
Girls Hockey: Alexandria welcomes Buffalo for opening round of Section 8AA playoffs
2+ week, 4+ day 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…...
Boys Swim and Dive: Alexandria starts prep for conference championships with dual win in Willmar
2+ week, 5+ day 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…...