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12/24/2025

The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Detroit Lions this Christmas Day without QB JJ McCarthy. For more check out our website.

(Eagan, MN)--Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is going to miss another game due to injury. The Vikings quarterback suffered a hairline fracture in his wrist during last Sunday's 16-13 win

12/24/2025

A man is sentenced in connection to the drug overdose death of a Glenwood man. For more go to our website.

(Glenwood, MN)--A man has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for the fatal drug overdose of a man from Glenwood.

12/24/2025

A duplex in Carlos has been destroyed in a fire Tuesday night. For more go to our website.

(Carlos, MN)--On Tuesday night, Douglas County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire at an apartment building in the City of Carlos. At the time of the calls,

12/23/2025

Warmer temps are arriving for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For more check out our website.

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says things will be quiet and generally warmer for the rest of the week.

12/23/2025

Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow and "Ask a Trooper" looks at winter survival kits. For more go to our website.

(Detroit Lakes, MN)--Sgt. Jesse Grabow and "Ask a Trooper" discusses winter travel survival kits and what you should have in them.

12/23/2025

Douglas County has a new emergency notification system with Regroup. For more check out our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has a new emergency notification system to ensure timely notifications during severe weather, public safety threats, and other emergencies.

12/23/2025

After three second period goals, Alexandria is tied 3-3 with STMA in Boys Hockey

A big Third period is ahead, watch it live right here:

LIVE BOYS HOCKEYThe Alexandria Cardinals host the STMA Knights in a Section 8AA Showdown inside the RCC!Pregame at 6:45 with puck drop at 7:15

12/23/2025

LIVE Cardinal Boys Hockey 🏒

Section 8AA matchup tonight as Saint Michael-Albertville visits Alexandria.

Juettner Motors Pregame with DMAC and Jeff starts shortly, with puck drop set for 7:15.

Watch live and free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5yuJoSqLd0

or listen live on KXRA 1490 AM / 100.3 FM.

LIVE BOYS HOCKEYThe Alexandria Cardinals host the STMA Knights in a Section 8AA Showdown inside the RCC!Pregame at 6:45 with puck drop at 7:15

12/22/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄

The Leighton Media Alexandria offices will be closed on:
• December 24
• December 25
• December 26

We wish you a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday. Merry Christmas from our Leighton Media family to yours!

12/22/2025

🎥 LIVE BOYS HOCKEY TONIGHT 🎙️

A Section 8AA Showdown takes place inside the Runestone Community Center!

D-MAC and Co. has the pregame coverage starting at 6:45. Puck Drop at 7:15.

It's a great night to pack the RINK to support the Cardinals, but if you can't make it to the RCC stream it live and FREE on The Voice of Alexandria YouTube channel!

📺 Watch the game on the Voice of Alexandria YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5yuJoSqLd0

📻 Or tune in on KXRA 1490 AM / 100.3 FM

12/22/2025

The Minnesota Vikings win again beating the New York Giants on the road on Sunday, For more go to our website.

(East Rutherford, NJ)--The Minnesota Vikings are on a three-game winning streak following a 16-13 win over the New York Giants on the road on Sunday afternoon.

12/22/2025

Gas prices continue to drop as we head towards Christmas Day in Minnesota and nationally. For more go to our website.

(Undated)—GasBuddy says that gas prices are continuing to fall in Minnesota and nationally as we head towards Christmas Day. For a fourth straight week, gas prices have dropped as production