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Cardinals Win!

Alexandria Varsity Volleyball takes down Rocori in five sets!

You can rewatch the ENTIRE play by play broadcast on the Voice of Alexandria YouTube Page by going to voiceofalexandria.com and head to the “sports” tab!

The Minnesota Twins got a nice road win to open up their series against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night. For more go to our website.

Twins get a road win to open up series against Rays Monday night (St. Petersburg, FL)--The Minnesota Twins opened up their series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-4 road win last night. (Monday) Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run in

Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask the Trooper" about school patrol safety. For more check out our website.

Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask the Trooper" about school patrol safety (Detroit Lakes, MN)--Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask the Trooper" about school patrol safety as the kids head back to school.

Weather is looking great as the kids head back to school today. (Tuesday) For more go to our website.

Weather looking great as the kids head back to school today (Tuesday) (Undated)--The National Weather Service says it will be sunny and breezy as the kids head back to school today. (Monday) Forecasters say that southerly gusts will reach 25-30 mph at

The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday and will hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. (Monday) For more go to our website.

Twins beat Blue Jays on Sunday, hit the road to take on Rays tonight (Monday) (Minneapolis, MN)--Royce Lewis helped the Minnesota Twins steal the rubber match of their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field yesterday. (Sunday) Lewis launched a three-run home

A man from Sauk Centre is killed in a motorcycle crash while a passenger is injured. For more go to our website.

Man from Sauk Centre is killed in a motorcycle crash, a passenger is injured (Undated)--A man from Sauk Centre has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Morrison County on Sunday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Harley Davidson Touring motorcycle, driven by

Quiet weather is expected to close out the Labor Day weekend. For more go to our website.

Quiet weather expected to closeout the Labor Day weekend (Undated)--The National Weather Service says that there is little in the way of weather expected through Wednesday. Officials say that highs will gradually be working their way back towards the

Great weekend weather is forecasted for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. For more check out our website.

Great weekend weather is forecasted for the upcoming Labor Day weekend (Undated)--The National Weather Service says rain and thunderstorms are now a thing of the past. This comes after severe moved across the region on Thursday.

Starting Tuesday, lane closures along Highway 29 in Alexandria are planned. For more go to our website.

Starting Tuesday, lane closures along Highway 29 in Alexandria are expected (Alexandria, MN)--Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, weather permitting, motorists will encounter short-term lane closures along Highway 29 in Alexandria, between Eighth Avenue and Interstate 94, according to the Minnesota Department of

Alexandria senior kicker Daniel Jackson, who is also a Minnesota Gophers Football commit, drilled a record 54-yard field goal in the Cardinals 24-6 win in Chaska!

GO CARDS!

Cards Capture 2024 Lidlifter (Chaska, MN) -- Alexandria opened the 2024 prep football season Thursday night with a 24-6 victory at the Chaska High School Stadium.

Officials say that people are injured in a two-vehicle crash near Osakis on Thursday morning. For the latest go to our website.

Two people are injured in a two-vehicle crash near Osakis on Thursday morning (Osakis Township, MN)--On Thursday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a report of a two-vehicle accident on County Road 3 NE at the intersection with County Road 73 NE

The Minnesota Twins are swept by the Atlanta Braves, and the Toronto Blue Jays will come to town Friday night. For more check out our website.

The Twins are swept by the Braves, Toronto comes to town Friday night (Minneapolis, MN)--The Minnesota Twins were swept by the Atlanta Braves following a 5-1 loss at Target Field on Wednesday night. The game was tied at one before the Twins surrendered

Severe weather will be possible across the area this afternoon (Thursday) and evening. For the latest go to our website.

Severe weather possible across the area this afternoon (Thursday) and evening (Undated)--The National Weather Service says that severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon (Thursday) in western Minnesota and then move east across west central and central Minnesota. Officials say

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell enters a not guilty plea to charges that she broke into a home in Detroit Lakes. For more go to our website.

State Senator Mitchell enters not guilty plea to charges she broke into a home (Detroit Lakes, MN)--Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell is pleading not guilty to charges that she broke into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes. Mitchell was arrested in April after she

MnDOT says to watch out for construction work along I-94 and elsewhere around the state this Labor Day weekend. For more go to our website.

MnDOT says to watch out for construction work along I-94 and elsewhere around the state (Undated)--Expect a lot of company on the roadways this upcoming Labor Day weekend. MnDOT's Anne Meyer says they want "motorists to be aware that we still have work zones around

Overdose Awareness Day is Thursday at Big Ole Park in Alexandria. For more go to our website.

Overdose Awareness Day is this Thursday at Big Ole Park in Alexandria (Alexandria, MN)--Across the United States, over 100,000 people died of an overdose in 2022. In Minnesota alone, 1,002 people died due to overdose (MN Department of Health). This comes down

Three people are injured in a three-vehicle crash in Otter Tail County. For more go to our website.

Three people are injured in a three-vehicle crash in Otter Tail County (Underwood, MN)--A three-vehicle crash in Otter Tail County has injured three people on Tuesday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash took place on Highway 210 and County Road

•• The Armor Presentation is Soon! ••

By now you’ve heard of Shield 616 and their mission! We’ve been blown away by the community’s support over the past several months. All the hard work has paid off, and the fun part is here!

Community members are encouraged to attend the upcoming Shield616 Armor Presentation. You'll be able to see the armor that was so generously donated by many members of our community. You’ll also be able to meet the officers and deputies the armor will be protecting!

September 5
5 PM
ATCC Law Enforcement Center
PLEASE RSVP (info in pic)

Just a heads-up Shenanigans will be closed next Monday for Labor Day, so our team can relax and enjoy the holiday.

We’ll be back in action on Tuesday, refreshed and ready for more fun for the kiddos that don’t start school!

Willmar Blanks Alexandria in CLC Boys' Soccer Tilt (Willmar, MN) -- The Willmar Cardinals netted single goals in each half to hand Alexandria its first loss of the 2024 season Tuesday evening by a score of 2-0.

The Willmar Cardinals netted single goals in each half to hand Alexandria its first loss of the 2024 season Tuesday evening by a score of 2-0.

Willmar Blanks Alexandria in CLC Boys' Soccer Tilt (Willmar, MN) -- The Willmar Cardinals netted single goals in each half to hand Alexandria its first loss of the 2024 season Tuesday evening by a score of 2-0.

A big celebration took place Sunday at the Alexandria Senior Center. For more go to our website.

40th anniversary party takes place Sunday at Alexandria Senior Center (Alexandria, MN)--On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people came out for the Alexandria Senior Center’s 40th anniversary party and celebration. The sounds of the Julie Lee Band had a lot of

There is a good chance of severe weather later today (Monday) into tonight across the area. For more go to our websites.

A good chance of severe weather later today (Monday) into tonight across the area (Undated)--The National Weather Service says there is an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 3 of 5) across the area late today (Monday) into tonight. Officials with the National Weather

Gas prices fall in Minnesota over the past week, average $3.19 per gallon in Alexandria. For more check out our website.

Gas prices fall in Minnesota over the past week, average $3.19 per gallon in Alexandria (Undated)--GasBuddy says that gas prices in Minnesota have fallen 12.1 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $3.20 per gallon as of today. (Monday)

Deb Hadley, Jessi Malone, and Denise Hadley discuss the KT Remembrance Walk at Brophy Park on this week's One on One. For more check out our website.

Deb Hadley, Jessi Malone, and Denise Hadley discuss the KT Remembrance Walk Deb Hadley, Jessi Malone, and Denise Hadley discuss the 4th annual KT Remembrance Walk and their organization to help people dealing with grief and loss on this week's One on

Leah could be yours this week at PCHS in Glenwood. For more go to our website.

Leah could be yours this week at PCHS in Glenwood (Glenwood, MN)--The Pope County Humane Society has this week's Pet of the Week with a dog that's full of love and energy with "Leah."

With a hot and muggy weekend, the DNR has some tips to stay safe on the water as you try to stay cool. For more go to our website.

With a hot and muggy weekend, the DNR has some tips to stay safe on the water (Undated)--A hot weekend is on tap across Minnesota and officials are reminding people to be safe if on the water this weekend.

The Red Letter Band closes out the season for the Red Willow Arts Coalition Thursday evening in Alexandria. For more go to our website.

The Red Letter Band closes out the season for RWAC Thursday evening (Alexandria, MN)--The Red Willow Arts Coalition had their final concert of the season on Thursday evening with a great show with the Red Letter Band. The area band is a

'Been fishin' lately?..... you should. The Star Tribune's Best of Minnesota Awards just named the Alexandria Area as the silver award winner for "Best Fishing Destination." host Mike Frisch shows us what's biting this time of year. Click on this link for his weekly tip!
https://explorealex.com/bass-bite-is-hot-in-the-alexandria-area/