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Alexandria, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Alexandria! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How small actions by Alexandria neighbors are supporting domestic abuse survivors.
  • How Alexandria’s four turnovers flipped a crucial district showdown.

Also on today's calendar: Kidtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Small actions, lasting impact (echopress.com) — A domestic abuse awareness luncheon at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria urged residents to take small, everyday actions to support victims and prevent violence. Speaker Kari Kerr highlighted simple ways anyone can help, while Mayor Bobbie Osterberg presented the Mayor’s Peace Award to Amber Holmes and the Rotary Club of Alexandria, honoring local efforts to promote safety and nonviolence.
   

• High School Football: Brainerd wins district crown with victory over Alexandria (echopress.com) — Alexandria’s Cardinals saw a 14-7 halftime lead slip away as Brainerd stormed back for a 21-14 win, clinching the Northstar North District title and the top Section 8-5A playoff seed. Despite strong first-half yardage, Alexandria’s four turnovers proved costly, dropping the team to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in section play.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our team is working across Minnesota to keep the heat flowing for the cold winter days ahead.
    We prepare year-round to provide safe, reliable natural gas for when you need it most, and we want to make sure you’re ready for winter, too. Check… (Nextdoor )
  • SunOpta, Inc. posted a job opening for Filler Operator I in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Douglas Machine, Inc. posted a job opening for Expeditor in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • UMN dairy judging team clinches historic fourth consecutive win (farmprogress.com)

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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: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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