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07/04/2025

Jen Jabas and Becca Wood of the United Way are on this week's One on One with Mark Anthony. For more go to our website.

The United Way's Jeba Jabas and Becca Wood discuss the organizations expanded role in some additional counties in the area on this week's One on One.

07/04/2025

Tayo is up for adoption this week from the Lakes Area Humane Society. For more check out our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Lakes Area Humane Society has their Pet of the Week with Tayo up for adoption this week.

07/04/2025

A Heat Advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday) for the area. For more go to our website.

(Undated)--A Heat Advisory is in effect for a good share of the state of Minnesota for today. (Friday) This is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will

07/04/2025

A teen is seriously injured in a UTV crash early Friday morning in Alexandria. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--Just past midnight early Friday morning, Douglas County Dispatch received a call from a party who found a UTV on its side. The driver was reportedly unresponsive. The incident

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

Wishing you a safe, fun-filled 4th of July and an awesome holiday weekend-whether you're out on the lake, grilling with friends, or just soaking up the sun.

Just a heads up: the Leighton Media Alexandria offices are closed today so our team can celebrate too!

Stay safe, have fun, and let freedom ring! 🎇

07/03/2025

🍻 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

Kick off your 4th of July weekend early!

07/03/2025

Fireworks displays are coming to the area for Independence Day. For the list go to our website.

(Undated)--Independence Day (July 4) is a day to celebrate America's birthday, and part of that celebration for many are fireworks displays around Minnesota. America celebrates its 249th birthday this year!

07/03/2025

A woman from Sauk Centre is arrested on drug charges in Otter Tail County. For more go to our website.

(Sauk Centre, MN)--A woman from Sauk Centre has reportedly been charged for selling drugs in Dalton.

07/03/2025

Vance Boelter to appear in court today (Thursday) on the alleged shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses. For more go to our website.

(St. Paul, MN)--The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses last month will make his second appearance in federal court today. (Thursday) Vance Boelter made his initial

07/02/2025

Vacationers are hitting the roadways and airports this 4th of July travel period. For more go to our website.

(St. Paul, MN)--Minnesota's roadways are packed as vacationers set out for the 4th of July. AAA says most locals will be driving to their holiday destinations. They are urging travelers

07/02/2025

An Alexandria native worked on an episode of Hidden Middle that examines the Kensington Runestone. For more check out our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria and Kensington areas are in the spotlight once again. John O'Sullivan (One Minute Tours) and Graham Peterson worked together on an episode of Hidden Middle called America's

07/02/2025

The Douglas County Sheriff's Posse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall, and they are looking for former members for a celebration. For more go to our website.

(Alexandria, MN)--The Douglas County Sheriff's Posse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall. To commemorate this achievement and all their great work helping out the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office over