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Baseball: St. Francis tops Alexandria

Nebraska-Omaha commit Cooper Fiskewold hits two home runs, strikes out eight batters in St. Francis' 3-0 win over Alexandria

Onstage, Alexandria: May 2025

It’s almost May, which means Mother’s Day is around the corner. What better way to say “I love you than a visit to one of these nurturing productions?

The brain drain of doctors

The migration of doctors isn't just a narrow issue concerning Egypt; rather, it is an indication of how science and serious work are being handled here.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Astro Bob: Micromoons vs. supermoons

See the pint-sized Pink Moon this week.

Frisch: Catch more fish

Mike Frisch hosts the popular Fishing the Midwest TV series. Follow Fishing the Midwest on Facebook for more “fishy” information.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Empty Bowls - but cups runneth over

The state basketball semi-finals took a toll on attendance at the annual fundraiser, but who can object to that?

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

The Cosmos of Ancient Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

Left-wing feud erupts over AOC’s response to Mahmoud Khalil arrest

Some were upset she didn't sign a letter calling for his release, even as she was working on a different protest.

Girls’ MSHSL State Tournament Glance

GIRLS BASKETBALL Class 4A Wednesday, March 12 At Williams Arena Quarterfinal Maple Grove (26-2) vs. White Bear Lake (20-9), 10 a.m. Lakeville North (18-11) vs. Brainerd (25-4) , noon

The CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank partner to support communities in need in Egypt

The CMA CGM Foundation and the Egyptian Food Bank have established a long-term partnership, starting with a distribution of 1,000 food parcels to families in need during Ramadan.

Boys Swimming: Carter Schiller fulfills goal in debut at state meet

MINNEAPOLIS – Carter Schiller’s goal entering his first state Class A boys swimming meet was to improve on his time from the Section 5A meet and advance to the finals.

City of Alexandria reports shooting on Mary Street

The City of Alexandria reported that one person was injured in a shooting on Mary Street on Saturday, March 8.

Stillman, Dillard set sights on NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Opening Round

The Bleu Devils earned the No. 15 seed in the Duer Quadrant and drew the No. 2 seed William Woods University (Mo.) in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Cards Advance In 8AAA Boys' Basketball Playoffs

Alexandria and Fergus Falls are the last two teams remaining in the Section 8AAA Boys' Basketball Tournament after each posted home victories on Friday.

Brackets Set For State Girls' Basketball Tournament

The Minnesota State High School League has announced the brackets for the 2025 State Girls' Basketball Tournament that starts Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Amoc : que sait-on vraiment de ces courants océaniques, vitaux pour le climat

Depuis plusieurs années, les recherches sur l'Amoc se multiplient, car ces courants marins de l'Atlantique sont une énigme climatique.

“Cenla KidzFest” marks ninth year in Alexandria

The event featured demonstrations, vendors focusing on health and wellness, community resources and tons of fun activities for the kids to enjoy.

Big history, colorful tales can be found all along Little Falls Road

The spring real-estate market is about to bloom, and some of the most sought-after homes in Arlington are located along Little Falls Road and in the neighborhoods that flank them. Whether Rock Spring,

Alexandria DECA students help rebrand body shop at Alexandria Motors

Kruse happens to be buddies with one of the Alexandria Area High School DECA advisors, Eric Hartmann, so he contacted him and pitched the idea to him. Before he knew it, there were about 30 DECA students who broke into about 14 teams who took on the rebranding project.

San Diego Mall Conversion Projects Struggle As Life Sciences, Tech Tenants Recede

There was about 6.9M SF of available life sciences space in San Diego at the end of 2024, Commercial Observer reported. Triple-net rents were pushed slightly down to $5.95 per SF. The fourth quarter was the 10th quarter in a row of declining rent prices in San Diego, CO reported.

Girls Hockey: Two Alexandria 15U teams earn state tournament berths

The Alexandria Area Hockey Association has qualified two girls hockey teams for state hockey tournaments, the 15A and 15B teams. The Alexandria 15B team is set to compete in the state tournament starting at 4 p.

Clarendon-based mobile juicery hosts pop-ups at local gyms and stores

A new Clarendon-based mobile juice bar has been making pop-up appearances at gyms and retail spaces around Arlington and Alexandria. SelfCare & Co, which sells cold-pressed juice at fitness-themed events and businesses,

Discovery Middle School students take the plunge for a good cause

ALEXANDRIA — A group of 330 Discovery Middle School kids were lined up and waiting to take their turn plunging into a tank of icy water Wednesday afternoon, March 5, as part of the Cool School Polar Plunge . Despite the sunshine, a brisk northwesterly wind turned the 26 degree day into a feels-like 12 degrees.

Area Boys Basketball: Alexandria ends Flyers season

ALEXANDRIA — Owen Gauthier scored 10 points as the No. 8-seeded Little Falls Flyers fell to top-seed and Class 3A’s second-ranked Alexandria Cardinals 115-41 in the Section 8-3A Quarterfinals Wednesday, March 5.

Alexandria pop-up bar tells the story of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

An Alexandria, Virginia, business is hoping to solve your Champagne problems with a Taylor Swift-themed pop-up bar centered around her Eras Tour.

From the Echo Press archives, 1975: $883,414 courthouse addition opens

The new addition to the courthouse will be open for business later this month. The original courthouse building was constructed before the turn of the century. It was completed August 1, 1895 at a cost of $36,

Baseball: Yearly Beetles game set for July 31

ALEXANDRIA — For the 10th time, the Willmar Stingers are set to play as the Alexandria Beetles for one night only, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Knute Nelson Memorial Park. According to a press release, the Beetles are going to host the Minot Hot Tots at 7:05 p.m. on July 31.

Trump speech live updates: Latest on president's address tonight; where to watch

President Donald Trump will use his remarks before a joint session of Congress to spell out his vision for the next four years.

Boys basketball: St. Augustine dominates Bonnabel in rematch

Tuesday's St. Augustine-Bonnabel matchup in a Division I select regional playoff game carried intrigue because the Purple Knights had won at Bonnabel by four points in December.

Vice President JD Vance Finds a Buyer for His Washington, D.C.-Area Home in a Matter of Days

Vice President JD Vance has quickly found a buyer for his Alexandria, Virginia, home. Vance listed the Washington, D.C.-area home on Thursday for $1.695 million, and it was pending sale as of Monday.

Business owner abducted in Alexandria found in Kwazakhele

Eastern Cape police said a Chinese business owner who was abducted during a robbery at his store in Alexandria on Monday, was found in Kwazakhele in Gqeberha. Provincial police spokesperson, Warrant Officer, Majola Nkohli, said four men, two of whom were armed, entered the victim's business in Voortrekker Street just after 7 am.

Timberwolves throttle Suns in Julius Randle’s return to lineup

Julius Randle had a winning return to the Timberwolves’ lineup on Sunday in Phoenix after missing Minnesota’s last month of action. Minnesota downed the Suns 116-98 in Phoenix, outscoring the Suns by 20 in the second half after trailing by two at the break. Randle finished with 20 points and six rebounds.

The 18 Best-Dressed Celebs on the 2025 BRIT Awards Red Carpet

The best-dressed celebrities on the 2025 BRIT Awards red carpet, including fashion moments from Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Jama, Millie Bobby Brown and more.