Voice of Alexandria

07/11/2025

Concert goers had some "sunshine on their shoulders" with a John Denver tribute band Thursday night in Alexandria. For more check out our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--It was a tribute to John Denver on Thursday night in Alexandria with the Red Willow Arts Coalition. Country Roads performed on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn playing the

07/11/2025

"Certified goofball" Ripley is up for adoption this week at the Lakes Area Humane Society. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Lakes Area Humane Society has the "certified goofball" Ripley up for adoption this week with our Pet of the week.

07/10/2025

🍻 Snag some tickets to the Alexandria Craft Beer Tour! 🍻

📍 County Line Liquor (Hwy 29 South, just north of Lake Reno)

🎙️ Michael Right will be on location from 3–6 PM!

🎟️ Win 1 of 3 pairs of VIP tickets to the Alexandria Craft Beer Tour (July 18 @ Knute Nelson Ballpark)

🎡 Spin the Wheel O’ Fun for swag from KXRA, KX92 & Z99

🍻 Free samples + 10% off your purchase
🚚 Food truck on hand!

07/10/2025

The Minnesota DNR is offering state park passes at no charge at area libraries including the Douglas County Library. For more details go to our website.

(Undated)--For Minnesotans looking to enjoy our state parks but have little to no funds, the Minnesota DNR is offering state park passes at no charge, which can be checked out

07/10/2025

A Nevada man pleads guilty to conspiracy to engage in voter fraud in Minnesota. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--A Nevada man pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud in Minnesota from 2021 to 2022.

07/10/2025

A man is hospitalized after being shot by police following a home invasion. For more go our website.

(Detroit Lakes, MN)--Authorities say a man has been hospitalized after being shot by police responding to a home invasion north of Detroit Lakes last evening. (Wednesday)

07/10/2025

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07/10/2025

After the recent shootings impacting Minnesota lawmakers and their families, Mid-Minnesota K-9 brought therapy dogs to the State Capitol to support those affected. News Director Mark Anthony sat down with Natalie Runge, Vice President of Mid-Minnesota K-9, as she talks about their important work in this exclusive interview.

Watch and listen now on TheVoiceOfAlexandria YouTube channel.

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(Garfield, MN)--An area non-profit Mid-Minnesota K-9 recently had their therapy dogs at the Minnesota State Capital to help out those who were impacted by th...

07/09/2025

The TSA is rolling out a new policy for shoes at security checkpoints at airports. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--Travelers to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and Hector International Airport in Fargo will be able to save a little time courtesy of a new policy change.

07/09/2025

Enjoy today (Wednesday) as rain and storm chances will return Thursday-Friday. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says today (Wednesday) will feature plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the low to mid 80s across the area.

07/09/2025

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07/08/2025

An area K-9 group recently helped those struggling with PTSD after the shootings of Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses last month. For more go to our website.

(Garfield, MN)--An area non-profit Mid-Minnesota K-9 recently had their therapy dogs at the Minnesota State Capital to help out those who were impacted by the recent shooting deaths of House