Mayor Bobbie Osterberg, City of Alexandria MN

01/27/2023

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12/11/2022

December 15. Around 11:30 a.m. at the 8th and Nokomis crossing.

After a two-year hiatus, the CP Holiday Train has returned, traveling across the upper Midwest and Canada, spreading holiday joy and collecting money and food for local food banks.

11/30/2022

This just in from Explore Alexandria

The celebration in the Runestone Museum’s Fort Alexandria, known as “Christmas in the Fort” just continues to grow each year. This year the annual Black Friday celebration added a lighted parade to the list of activities and the public responded. Christmas in the Fort began on November 25th ar...

11/22/2022

Oh happy day!!!! Don't miss the events on Friday, Nov. 25 with Christmas at the Fort, the Downtown Lighting Ceremony and the parade.

10/21/2022

Of course UCAN (United Communities Advocating Non-Violence)!

Get involved. Join us for the Take a Stand event. https://www.ucanalexandria.com/

10/20/2022

This is going to be even more fun than in the past! Save the date. 🎄🎄🎄⛄️⛄️⛄️

Because it's not too soon... to mark your calendars for the most magical time of the year, in Alexandria ❤️🎄🎅🤶🎄❤️

10/08/2022

Posting as an FYI. Alexandria is an amazing community. But we're not immune to forces from the outside world. Please be aware. When I first saw this picture, I thought I was looking at children's vitamins.

The City of Minneapolis has seen a spike in drug overdoses this month, with three people dying in separate incidents in a span of 24 hours.

10/08/2022

Always willing to help through collaboration.

Today we welcomed back ALP line crew members Levi and Jordan to Alexandria. They are returning after 9 days in Florida providing mutual aid to the Hurricane Ian power restoration efforts. Read more: https://www.echopress.com/news/local/alexandria-light-and-power-employees-are-assisting-with-power-outages-in-florida-after-hurricane-ian

10/07/2022

A Long Term Recovery Group is forming in Douglas County to continue to assist folks impacted by the May tornadoes. Emphasis will be on ensuring everyone has housing for the winter months, fundraising to fill insurance gaps, and reducing stress and anxiety by providing access to resources and each other. Calvary has graciously offered to host a meal and gathering opportunity for those impacted across the county. This includes both the May 12 and May 30 storms. Please see the flyer for more information.