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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — Alexandria’s “buffering requirements,” which regulate how far away businesses selling alcohol must be to school buildings and churches, have been part of city codes for a half-century. They might be removed. At its Monday meeting, the Alexandria City Council voted 4-1 to authorize staff to prepare an amending ordinance that could could eliminate the distance requirements, as recommended by the city’s Legislative Committee. Counc…See the Story
Are buffer zones for alcohol needed in Alexandria?
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — The guaranteed maximum price amount for the city of Alexandria’s share of the Runestone Community Center expansion project is set at $12,889,939. The Alexandria City Council approved that amount at its Monday night meeting. It's the next step in the construction process. A guaranteed maximum price contract sets a maximum price for a construction project, beyond which the contractor absorbs additional costs. The RCC's total proje…See the Story
Maximum price of Runestone Community Center construction set at $12.9M
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Shoes · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — Strap on your helmet and lace up your shoes. Alexandria Public Schools is hosting the "Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day" event this Friday, May 17, 2024. According to Lukas Gotto, a teacher at Discovery Middle School, "Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day" is for families to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. This event is an initiative of the Safe Routes to School Plannin…See the Story
Families encouraged to take part in 'Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day'
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — Alexandria Motors, 3710 State Hwy. 29 S, will host the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Alexandria event on Friday, May 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria is a Chamber networking event that is open to everyone. It offers an opportunity for attendees to learn about the businesses and organizations within the community. A $1 admission is requested, with all proceeds donated to the day’s nonprofit recipient…See the Story
Wake Up Alexandria will support Let's Go Fishing
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Team visited four new Chamber members on Wednesday, May 1. Pinecasa Rentals is owned by Courtney Childers and Kari Ziesemer and features The Starling House in Alexandria at 519 6 th Ave W. The Starling House is a historic home on the shores of Lake Winona and was built in 1909. The home consists of nine bedrooms (11 beds) and 2.5 bathrooms and is available for nightly and ho…See the Story
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes four new members
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — Bicyclists will make a statement — silently — on Wednesday, May 15 to remind drivers that bikes have a right to be on the roads too. They'll also pay tribute to bicyclists who have been killed or injured in crashes. It's Alexandria's 15th annual Ride of Silence. A brief 10-minute program will begin shortly after 6:30 p.m. at Big Ole Central Park. Those not riding are welcome to attend the program. Riders will be provided with ar…See the Story
Ride of Silence remembers bike crash victims, reminds drivers to share road
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA - Is there such a thing as “happily ever after?" Fire Pit Productions’ final show, “Wonderland Wives,” tries one way to answer the question — and a conversation with founder, director and actor Quincy Roers tries another. Billed as a show “intended for mature audiences with very immature tastes,” Fire Pit plans to go out the way it came in in 2018 — pushing the boundaries of comfort zones — and sometimes, good taste.
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'Wonderland Wives' opens May 16 — and closes theater company's run (w/VIDEO)
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