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- Can Alexandria girls hockey bounce back in tonight’s home showdown?
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- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 38, low: 14.
- Thursday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 22 and low of -10 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girls Hockey: Alexandria showcases resilience against Brainerd, Roseau (echopress.com) — Alexandria’s girls hockey team showcased both dominance and grit, routing Brainerd-Little Falls 6-1 before falling in overtime to Roseau. The Cardinals, now 7-4, get a quick chance to rebound with a home game against Detroit Lakes on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Runestone Community Center.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Handicraft Support Group
Douglas County Library , 720 Fillmore St , Alexandria
1:00 pm - BINGO Nights
22 Northmen Brewing Company , 6693 County Rd 34 NW building b , Alexandria
6:30 pm - "A Very Die Hard Christmas" - Friday Night Show - by Lakes Area Theatre
Carlos Creek Winery , 6693 County Rd 34 NW , Alexandria
7:00 pm - Saturday Afternoon Live Music – Jackson Burns
Carlos Creek Winery , 6693 County Rd 34 NW , Alexandria
2:00 pm - "A Very Die Hard Christmas" - Saturday Day Show - by Lakes Area Theatre
Carlos Creek Winery , 6693 County Rd 34 NW , Alexandria
2:00 pm - Prairie Smoke MN: Prairie Smoke Acoustic @ Carlos Creek Winery
Carlos Creek Winery , 6693 County Rd 34 NW , Alexandria
6:00 pm - Sparkling Sunday Mimosa Flights
The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek , 6693 County Rd 34 NW Building C , Alexandria
10:00 am - City Council Meeting
Alexandria City Hall , 704 Broadway St , Alexandria
7:00 pm - Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
Carlos Creek Winery , 6693 County Rd 34 NW , Alexandria
2:00 pm - Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour
Legacy of The Lakes Museum , 205 3rd Ave W , Alexandria
5:00 pm - Live Music at Copper Trail!
Copper Trail Brewing Co. , 410 30th Ave E , Alexandria
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Janitorial Specialist-Morning shift in Alexandria. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morris
- Girls basketball: Defense makes a difference for BOLD Warriors (wctrib.com)
Wadena
- Conservation Officer Reports: Consistent cold weather continues to help ice conditions on area lakes (wadenapj.com)
- Wrestling: United North Central remains undefeated in duals (parkrapidsenterprise.com)
Fergus Falls
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