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09/11/2026

Severe weather possible across the area this evening (Friday) including large hail and damaging winds. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening (Friday) ahead of a cold front. The greatest possibility of strong storms is forecast north of a

09/11/2026

Alexandria and surrounding area residents came out to remember victims of 9/11 on Friday morning. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony organized by Scout Troop 496 of Carlos/Miltona took place this morning (Friday) on the lawn of the 3M in Alexandria.

09/11/2026

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09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001. We honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown on that day and in the days that followed. From all of us at KXRA, we remember, we reflect, and we will never forget.

09/11/2026

Lila Schlichting is tonight’s Quality Toyota Player of the game!

The Cardinals defeated Fergus Falls in 3 sets, improving to 3-1 on the season!

09/10/2026

Matthew Bocchi lost his father on 9/11 when he was just nine years-old, and he speaks with Mark Anthony about his struggles and finding his way out of depression and addiction. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--Leighton Media's Mark Anthony interviewed Matthew Bocchi, who lost his father in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and his life and dealing with drugs and anxiety

09/10/2026

District 206 has launched a new website to provide information on the upcoming referendum for the Alexandria School District. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria Public School District has launched a dedicated website – CardinalCommunityPlan.org – to provide information about the district’s upcoming referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

09/09/2026

The 6 to 10 Day Outlook is calling for cooler and wetter weather on the horizon. For more check out our website.

(Undated)—The 6 to 10 Day Outlook is looking good if you like more rain and cooler temperatures.

09/08/2026

Carr's Tree Service will be conducting a controlled burn this Wednesday. For more check out our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--Carr’s Tree Service will conduct a controlled burn at its Alexandria shop, located at 3544 Geneva Road NE, on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

09/08/2026

Additional rain fell on Monday across the area along with other parts of the state of Minnesota. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--Back-to-back days of rain this summer has been very rare. However, that is just we have had Sunday and Monday.