ALEXANDRIA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Union Lake, near Alexandria in Douglas County.

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But for local law enforcement and first responders in last week’s active shooter training at the Osakis School, it was deadly serious. Detective Alec Swanson of the Alexandria Police Department headed ...

The Alexandria girls tennis team started the 2025 season off on the right foot by beating Annandale and Monticello, 5-2, on ...

This week, as we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, it feels especially important to recognize the nonprofit professionals who make a difference every day.

The story of the Batcher Block Opera House in Staples, Minn. is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series which takes readers down the back roads of Minnesota and to some of the unique must-see gems ...

Here are five receivers that make sense for the Vikings: This would be much more than the Vikings making a fun headline. Never mind that Thielen isn’t as impactful as he was with the Vikings at the ...

The above items are scheduled as of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and are subject to change.

ALEXANDRIA — I’ve had a lot on my mind and a lot of feelings as of late. I’ve pondered what’s most important to me in life ...

Kaliher, director of Student Support Services and Trish Perry, assistant superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Coming out of St. John’s, Oluwaseyi was the 17th pick in the 2022 draft and has blossomed after an injury-marred first season. He had 16 goals on loan at San Antonio in 2023, then eight goals and five ...

COLD SPRING – Alexandria senior running back Brody Berg had one of the best finishes at the ROCORI Spartans weightlifting ...