Tammy Justin sticks through changes, strives to help others 1:00 pm, May 14, 2021 ×
Tammy Justin, volunteer with the Alexandria Jaycees, holds up a bag of Goldfish crackers. She helped out with the event “Backpack Attack” at Calvary Lutheran Church. (Contributed photo)
When Tammy Justin’s boss invited her to a social event with the Alexandria Jaycees, she heard about the opportunity to help out at events that sounded very familiar to her.
Justin had grown up watching the Jingle Bells telethon, and the idea of scaring other people at a haunted house event sounded more fun to her than being scared. It didn’t take much convincing for Justin to join the group.
Deer hunt in Alexandria city limits is on target
City staff will work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to organize the archery hunt and set timelines. Written By: Al Edenloff | 10:18 pm, May 10, 2021
Those who enjoy deer hunting with a bow may have a new option this fall – the Alexandria city limits.
At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council directed city staff to take steps to establish a municipal archery deer hunt. They ll work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to organize the hunt and set timelines.
The council has discussed the possibility of authorizing a deer hunt for months after residents raised concerns about the growing number of deer in the city limits and the damage they re causing to gardens, trees and other property.
This week in history in Douglas County.
Written By:
Rachel Barduson | 2:00 pm, Apr. 14, 2021
This week in 1946, 75 years ago: A building permit was granted by the Alexandria City Council for installation of storage tanks and pumping station by the Great Lakes Pipeline Company in the northwest edge of Alexandria. Estimated cost is at least $100,000.
1986 – 35 years ago: The gates are padlocked and the sun will set on the Sunset Drive-In. Tentelino Enterprises has now closed all of its outdoor theatres, calling this the “passing of an age.”
1971, 50 years ago: Alexandria police have been zeroing in on crosswalks lately, especially to those motorists who don’t yield the right-of-way for pedestrians. Officer Dave Benson stood at the corner of 4th and Broadway, another officer stood at 5th and Broadway, issuing mostly warnings, but said, “People may not see us next time, and we won’t be warning anymore.” A motorist must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian
Alexandria service organization is taking reservations. Written By: Karen Tolkkinen | 2:00 pm, Mar. 2, 2021
There is a way to stage an Easter egg hunt at your house this year, without your kids ever suspecting mom or dad is behind it.
The Alexandria Jaycees will channel their inner Easter bunny by planting eggs filled with candy and trinkets. Twenty eggs costs $10, 40 eggs costs $20 and 100 eggs costs $50. Volunteers will hide the eggs in your yard after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, in time for the kids to wake up to an Easter egg hunt on Easter morning.
To reserve a spot, call 320-834-3030 and leave a message, or email alexandriajaycees@email.com.