🌱 How Alexandria’s top junior golfer handled Hazeltine’s tough back nine

What's up Alexandria! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Alexandria's top junior golfer handled Hazeltine's tough back nine

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Golf: Local junior competitors take on top courses in Chaska Invitational (echopress.com) — Alexandria golfer Garrison Johnson represented Alexandria Golf Club well at the Chaska Invitational, posting the top finish among area competitors against a strong statewide field. He shot 76 at Chaska Town Course and 80 at Hazeltine National, while several other central Minnesota juniors also turned in notable rounds on the prestigious courses.
   

📸 Around Alexandria

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Live Music at The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern →
  Depot Smokehouse and Tavern, 104 Broadway St, Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Saturday Art Market →
  Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Saturday Afternoon Live Music →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Sunday Afternoon Live Music →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
  1:00 pm
• Live On The Lake: Prairie Smoke (Formerly Drunk Uncle) →
  Lake Carlos Marina, 9490 S Park Dr NE, Carlos
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• SMART ALEX TRIVIA →
  Copper Trail Brewing, 205 Broadway St, Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Saturday Grape Stomping Team →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Sunday Grape Stomping Team →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW Bldg b, Alexandria
  11:00 am
Friday October 30
• Friday Night Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing →
  22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW Bldg b, Alexandria
  5:30 pm
Saturday December 19
• Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing →
  22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW Bldg b, Alexandria
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Alexandria. Apply here.
• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Photo Specialist in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morris

• A One-in-a-Million Kind of Student (wdiy.org)
• MACA/WCA girls kick off 2026 with three wins (stevenscountytimes.com)
• Commission Conditions Don't Go Far Enough (stevenscountytimes.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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