🌱 How Alexandria’s new HRA levy could affect housing and rentals

Good morning to you Alexandria! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Alexandria's new HRA levy could affect housing and rentals
• Thinking mums? Here's how to get fall color back every year

Also on today's calendar: Preschool Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alexandria housing authority's levy of $444,878 is approved (echopress.com) — Alexandria's City Council has approved a 2027 levy of $444,878 for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, supporting local housing studies, inspections, and major projects like the Twenty08 Apartments and Nokomis Crossing. The HRA also reports full occupancy in public housing, new support for Emerald Pines manufactured home residents, and federal funding for upgrades at Woodhill Townhomes and other Alexandria programs.
   

• Hardy Mums for Minnesota Gardens: Color That Returns Every Fall (fillmorecountyjournal.com) — From Alexandria, University of Minnesota Extension is encouraging gardeners to choose hardy perennial mums that survive Minnesota winters instead of disposable florist varieties. The article explains several mum types, from compact cushion forms to Mammoth shrub and wave mums, and offers simple planting tips so your yard can keep blooming reliably each fall without replanting.
   

📸 Around Alexandria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alexandria

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• ALL PROPERTY CLOSED 9/16 + 9/17 →
  Carlos Creek, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Preschool Storytime →
  Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore Street, Alexandria
  10:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Fall Sign DIY: Class for Adults →
  Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore Street, Alexandria
  5:00 pm
• SMART ALEX TRIVIA →
  Copper Trail Brewing Company, 205 Broadway St., Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Grape Stomp Festival →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
• Baby/Toddler Storytime →
  Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore Street, Alexandria
  10:30 am
• 2026 Grape Stomp Festival →
  Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
• Grape Stomp Live Music - Ben Stoeck, Wine Patio Stage →
  Wine Patio, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
  12:30 pm
• Grape Stomp Live Music - Zach Thomas, Beer Garden Stage →
  Beer Garden, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
  12:30 pm
• Grape Stomp Live Music - Kyle Colby, Tasting Room- Wine Club Access ONLY! →
  Tasting Room, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
  1:00 pm
• Grape Stomp Live Music - Jackson Burns Duo, Jack's Pub Stage →
  Jack's Pub, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
  1:00 pm
• Grape Stomp Live Music - Jeff James, Wine Patio Stage →
  Wine Patio, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Janitorial Specialist-Morning shift in Alexandria. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Warehouse/Custodian PT - Alexandria in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Riverview LLP projects progressing across upper Midwest (agweek.com)
• Family & Supporters Weekend (umn.edu)

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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