Some say Lady of the Hills Cancer Curing: Spiritual Sites Part 3   
Prayers to the Virgin Mary back in 1953 seem to have sparked a miracle after Bill Danelke's cancer was mysteriously cured. In turn, Bill promised to one day build a giant statue in her honor.
 
Wheaton Community Reacts to Pastor Barnes' Guilty Verdict
Thy Kingdom Come church pastor Danny Barnes was found guilty of fifth degree assault in a Traverse county courtroom this week.
 
Eden Valley-Watkins Record Remains Untarnished as they Breeze by Yellow Medicine East to Win the Section 6A Finals.
Eden Valley-Watkins simply has too many offensive weapons as they beat the Sting 36-7 on Nov. 6 to head to the state tournament.
 
Parkers Prairie Wins the Rubber Match Against Brandon-Evansville to Head to the 6A Championship
It was a clash of the titans as the two champs of the Little Eight Conference did Battle at University of Minnesota Morris on Nov. 5.
 
Fighting Spirit of Erhard Boy Felt in Local Garden: Spiritual Sites Part 2   
Created in memory of a 15-year-old boy who lost a life long battle with Batten’s disease, some say they can feel the presence of 15-year-old Adam Pederson in one Erhard garden.
 
Wadena-Deer Creek Votes YES to more Student Spending
Wadena-Deer Creek teachers and students are celebrating today after a district wide tax referendum passed that will effectively triple the amount the community spends on its kids.
 
Clarkfield Native Breaks Deadlifting World Record in Nevada...and oh Yeah, He's Twelve-Years-Old
Twelve-year-old Kirby Winson of Clarkfield has been deadlifting in his basement for more than a year and over the Halloween weekend he put his name in the record books.
 
Late Harvest Causes Concern for Firearm Deer Hunting Opener
Seeing fellow hunters during deer drives is always difficult, but because of this years late harvest it will be even more of a concern.
 
Willmar Authorities Warn: Rural Gangs Steadily on the Rise   
The latest incident in a string of greater Minnesota violence has Willmar authorities concerned about rural gang activity.
 
Panthers Beat Rockets for Third Time...This Time Sending Them Home
You could literally feel the rivalry as first place in the Little Eight Conference Parkers Prairie took on third place Underwood on November 5th. 
 
Believers find Healing Power at Priest's Gravesite: Spiritual Sites Part 1   

Some believers say now lending an ear from the after life, Father Darin Didier's duty to serve God is felt now more than ever as folks from all over the country have come to be healed and heard.

 
Minnesota Farmers Battle November Rain, Falling Grain Prices.
With acres of crops still standing, agricultural experts say Minnesota farmers are bracing for a wet, late season harvest and these conditions could mean falling grain prices and moldy crops.
 
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson kicks off Campaign for Governor  
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson officially kicked off her candidacy for governor in 2010 with a tour of the state that included a stop at the Alexandria Senior Center and the KSAX studio.
 
Utility Companies Pull the Plug on Big Stone II Project  
big stoneThe anticipated $1.6 Billion coal-fired plant that was supposed to be built in Milbank South Dakota is now a thing of the past.
 
All Volunteer Firefighters Run Drills to Save Lives 
The all volunteer Alexandria fire department runs emergency drills every Monday night to ensure their readiness for emergencies.
 

Black Friday Deals 2009: Small Town Businesses Want To Lure Shoppers Away From Big Box Stores

A few small business owners are taking important steps to keep holiday shopping dollars close to home. 
 
Wadena Teen in Desperate Need of a Kidney
Patrick Sibert is a normal kid with a big problem, he needs a kidney transplant and fast.
 
Head-On Crash Near Fergus Falls Kills Two
head onThe Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup truck spun out of control on snow-covered roads in west-central Minnesota, leading to a head-on collision that killed two Doran residents.
 
The Panthers Send the Knights Packing Quick in Parkers Prairie.
The 21-6 Parkers Prairie Panthers had little trouble taking care of the 7-15 West Central Area Knights on Oct. 30.
 
Police Department Uses Online "Most Wanted" List to Apprehend Criminals  
In an effort to involve the people of Alexandria in making their community more safe, the Alexandria Police Department has posted an Alexandria's "Most Wanted' list on their website. 
 
Fate of Hecker's Bankrupt Brainerd Car Dealership Unknown
DennyThe fate of a Brainerd dealership once run by bankrupt auto magnate Denny Hecker was uncertain after a judge rejected an agreement to sell its assets to a Twin Cities auto dealer.
 
Wheaton Pastor Sounds Off on Race, Religion and His Violent Rap Sheet   
From the death of a toddler within the walls of his church to being charged with assault multiple times, Thy Kingdom Come Church Pastor Danny Barnes has been surrounded by controversy.
 
Osakis Volleyball Trumps Royalton in Four Close Games   
The Osakis Silverstreaks sent the Royalton Royals packing in four close games to kick off the Prairie Conference sections.
 
Big Win for the Alexandria Blizzard Over U.S.A. Womens National Team.
The Runestone Community Center had a guest of honor on October 28 as the U.S.A Womens National team stopped by to play the Blizzard.
 
Upper Red Lake Predicts Big Walleye Numbers, but Smaller Sized Catches
small walleyeAnglers will have to settle for smaller walleyes on Upper Red Lake this winter.
 

Standing Broom Craze Continues   

The standing broom craze continues as e-mails equipped with standing broom pictures are flooding in at the station.
 
Friends and Family to Honor Alexandria Flight Instructor Killed in Afghanistan   
BergquistMinnesota native Randy Bergquist, a former flight instructor with the Alexandria Airport who was killed in Afghanistan last month, will be remembered at a memorial service in Henning, Minn. Saturday. 

 

 
Eight Puppies Shot Dead After Willmar Man "Loses it"   
A Willmar man made his first court appearance Tuesday after allegedly shooting nine puppies. Eight of them did not survive. His tenant said he just "lost it" following a dispute Saturday night.
 
The Cardinals Send the Eagles Packing in Game One of the 8AAAA Playoffs   
With a 7-1 record and home field advantage on their side Alexandria made Saint Cloud Apollo start the buses in the CLC post season opener.
 
Masked Man Robs Pillsbury Junction Convenience Store in Pillager, Minn.
RobberyAuthorities received a report that a masked man robbed the Pillsbury Junction Convenience Store in Pillager, Monday around 8:00 p.m.
 
Alexandria City Council Takes Pay Cut
The Alexandria City Council voted to amend an ordinance that would have increased their salary Monday.
 
H1N1 Nasal Spray Finds its Way to Minnesota, Who is First to Get Vaccinated?   
Otter Tail Department of Health recently received a limited amount of nasal spray vaccine for the H1N1 Virus and Fergus Falls got a portion.
 
Fergus Falls Woman Dies in Car Crash near Tenmile, Oregon
AmbulanceA single car crash leaves two people dead and two others injured near Tenmile, Ore.
 
Alexandria Students Expanding Horizons with Mandarin Chinese  
Discovery Middle School students are learning China's most common dialect, Mandarin Chinese.  
 
Wadena-Deer Central Hosts Central Lakes Area High School.
WadenaWadena-Deer Central's football team breaks 24 game curse hosting West Central Area for the last game of the regular season.
 
Alexandria Football Ends Strong, Putting the Hurt on Fergus Falls
The Alexandria Cardinals football team ends the regular season at 7-1 as they traveled to beat a struggling Fergus Falls team.
 
Fergus Falls City Council Passes Hockey Arena; Community Upset   
The vote passed 7-1, and the community is upset that the vote was not on the meeting’s agenda.
 
H1N1 Vaccines soon to Arrive in Beltrami Co.   
H1N1In a matter of days Beltrami County will receive a limited supply of H1N1 vaccines.
 
Spirits or Science? Freakish Brooms Defy Gravity in South Haven   
Shelly Johnston and her neighbor aren’t sure why their brooms have been standing straight up all by themselves for three days, but say they feel a bit bewitched by the freakish phenomenon.
 
Jury Finds Man Guilty in Alexandria Drive-by Shooting Trial 
A jury Douglas County court found 28-year-old James Brown, of Alexandria, guilty of commiting a drive by shooting.
 
Instant Stimulus Package: Area Residents Trade Old Treasures for Cash
  Classic guitars, vintage toys, gold jewelry and more:  folks were trading their antique treasures for cash in Fergus Falls, Wednesday.
 
MN Teens Could Win Big with new "Don't Text and Drive" Video Contest   
DONT TEXTMinnesota teens, fire up those video cameras, you could win big in the "Don't Text and Drive" TV Commercial Challenge.
 
24-year-old Man Hit and Killed by Train in Litchfield
railroadInvestigators says a man may have been listening to music on his headphones before he was struck and killed by a train in Litchfield.
 
Common-law Wife Arrested in Beltrami County Death 
Twenty-five-year-old Betsy Hanks was arrested late Thursday evening in connection with the death of her common-law husband Matthew Albert.
 
Family Moving Forward after Rapist gets Life in Prison   
Not in her wildest dreams did Dawn Boyle imagine the man her family called a friend would turn out to be their worst nightmare.
 
Little Falls Man Dies After Car Hits Tree
fatalAuthorities responded to a one vehicle accident Sunday in Crow Wing Co. that left one man dead.
 
Fumes from Gas Heater May be the Cause of 2 Deaths in Rural Longville
Cass CountyOn Sat. Oct 17th, the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of 2 people found dead in a rural Longville cabin.
 
Thieves Steal Prescription Drugs, Money from Breen's Pharmacy in Benson
burglaryOn October 16th, the Benson Police Department responded to a report of a burglary at Breen's Pharmacy in Benson, Minn.
 
3 Vehicle Crash in Hubbard Co. Ejects Park Rapids Resident
ambulanceOn October 14, 2009, at approximately 6:38 p.m., the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office received a report of a three vehicle accident on County Road 4, approximately 1/2 mile south of County Road 40 in Lake Emma Township.
 
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Announces Funding for Minn. Crop Producers
klobucharU.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar made an announcement Thursday, Oct. 15th, that Minn. crop producers will be receiving aid for development of specialty crops.
 

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