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Alexandria, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Alexandria! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $2.4 million grant could reshape Alexandria students’ career paths.
  • What Fischbach’s re-election means for Alexandria and western Minnesota.

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Mafia at Copper Trail Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with rain, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: A bit of morning rain, temps: high: 46, low: 35.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ATCC awarded grant to expand advanced manufacturing career pathways (echopress.com) — Alexandria Technical & Community College has landed a $2.4 million federal grant to build an advanced manufacturing career pathways and Innovation Hub that will serve Alexandria students and employers. Partnering with local high schools, the project will create dual-credit options, hands-on training, and clear routes into high-wage technical jobs across west central Minnesota.
   

• Rep. Fischbach wins re-election in Minnesota's 7th District (valleynewslive.com) — Residents of Alexandria will continue to be represented in Congress by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, who has secured another term in Minnesota’s 7th District. The district spans much of western Minnesota, so her re-election helps shape federal priorities affecting local farmers, small businesses, and rural communities like Alexandria.
   

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  • Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Melrose

Morris

  • New partnership between UMN Morris Food Access Initiative and North Country Food Bank (umn.edu)
  • Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series victory, dies at 83 (texarkanagazette.com)
  • Pipestone County Commissioners Meeting Minutes – Oct. 13, 2026 (pipestonestar.com)

Ok Alexandria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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