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🌱 How Hospice of Douglas County earned national honors for local care

Alexandria, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Alexandria! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hospice of Douglas County earned national honors for local care

Also on today's calendar: Book Art - Dried Flower Vase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 62, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hospice of Douglas County recognized with 2026 Hospice Honors Award (echopress.com) — Hospice of Douglas County, based in the Alexandria area, has earned a 2026 Hospice Honors Award for outstanding patient and family care, based on national survey feedback. Leaders say the recognition reflects the team’s compassion, communication, and support for families during end-of-life care, and invite local residents to learn more or reach out for services when needed.
   

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  • Hi -- I found a $100 bill while walking my dog in Alexandria this morning.
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  • Vergas, Candor Township among Otter Tail County communities seeking input on EMS district (perhamfocus.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alexandria

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