(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood man is in custody following an attempted bank robbery Wednesday morning. Glenwood Police say 66-year-old Ricky Schnackel of Glenwood was arrested for 1st degree robbery--a class B felony, and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime, an aggravated misdemeanor. Schnackel is charged in connection with an incident beginning at around 9:50 a.m., when police responded to a call regarding an armed subject at Glenwood State Bank.

Exciting news as Kwik Trip's first Alexandria store gets the green light.

Rain will transition to a heavy, wet snow on Thursday morning.

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says that there is lots going on with the weather this week. They say a slow-moving cold front will result in big temperature differences from west (cold) to east (record warmth) today (Tuesday) and tomorrow and will also be the source for periods of wet weather tonight into Thursday.

(Alexandria, MN) -- During Alexandria's Section 8AAA Volleyball Tournament victory against Detroit Lakes on Tuesday, Cardinal senior Hadley Thul recorded her 1,000th career kill shot to highlight her final home match at Alexandria Area High School's Pohlig Court. Thul's milestone 1,000th kill came on a sweep shot down the line...

(KNSI) – Albany, Annandale, and ROCORI High Schools all advance Tuesday night in section volleyball playoffs. For two of those teams, we’ll know by Halloween night if area fans will be treated to a Minnesota State High School League state tournament appearance. Albany and ROCORI lost in their respective section championship matches a year ago and will look to learn from that experience.

I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of Food Network. In fact, I learned I can cook decent food by watching Emeril, Sara, Alton, Rachael, Paula, Sandra and Mario among a bunch of others. They taught me to feed myself without living in a drive-through. I also...

(Alexandria, MN)--Learn how to navigate the holidays amid family addiction at a one-hour, free, virtual Listen & Learn event on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12-1 pm. While the holidays can be a special time full of happy, reflective moments, they can also be fraught with stress, strained family dynamics, and high social demands. If a loved one is struggling with problematic substance use, the holiday season can be an especially difficult time. Holiday events often involve alcohol, and the season itself can trigger emotional challenges. Add in family conflicts and the usual demands of life, and it's easy to see why the holidays can be particularly difficult for those struggling with substance use and those who love them.

Tell us about your family and farm. My husband’s dad started the farm roughly 40 years ago. My husband and I bought the first half of the cows from Dad in 2015 and currently own the whole herd and the main farm parcel. We employ one full-time worker whom we are very blessed to have. He’s great with the cows, young and old. We also employ a teenage high schooler part time as well, whom we are also very blessed to have. She’s great with all the cows as well and has a strong work ethic.

(Alexandria, MN)--Alexandria Technical & Community College is beginning strategic planning for the coming years. To help with this plan, they are requesting input from their key stakeholders, including regional business and community members, alumni, students, and employees. ATCC President Michael Seymour invites you to complete a brief survey, which will...

(Minneapolis, MN)--The National Weather Service says that on Tuesday, the Twin Cities reached a record high temperature. The temperature got up to 79 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 78 degrees set in 1922. However, a significant change in weather is expected, with temperatures dropping into the 40s for Halloween...

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria City Council met on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Tom Chorley has this report. Your browser does not support the audio element. November 3rd through the 9th is National Radiologic Technology Week. TIF District #71 is established. A Cleanup Grant Application for TIF District 71 property was approved.

(St. Paul, MN)--The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced that Senate District 9 will receive more than $2.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds. This initiative is designed to assist cities, townships and counties with critical funding for housing, public infrastructure and commercial rehabilitation projects.

Leading Integrated Marketing Automation Platform Announces New Leadership, Brand Identity and Strategic Investments. SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Growth99, the leading integrated marketing automation platform for aesthetic and elective wellness practices, today announced a series of major developments set to revolutionize digital marketing in the aesthetic and elective wellness industry. These announcements include the appointment of a new CEO and key leadership, a refreshed brand identity, enhanced platform functionality, and strategic investments to fuel the company's next growth phase.

#3 Bemidji used a trick play to pull within two scores with a minute to go in the first half, but #2 Alexandria struck back before halftime and added two more touchdowns in the third quarter to defeat the Lumberjacks 38-13 in a Section 8AAAAA football semifinal on Saturday at Alex’s Viking Bank Field.