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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Most people like to go to the movies. It's something Alexandria, Minnesota, residents have been doing for a very long time — at least since 1908. Newspaper records indicate the first movie theater in Alexandria was located above Raiter's meat market, opening in March of 1908. The Bijou Family Theatre offered general admission prices of 10 cents (about $3.49 in 2025 dollars) and shows featuring a variety of one-reel movies fro…See the Story
One Minnesota town's early love affair with going to the movies
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — My favorite way to fish for largemouth bass is with a “big jig,” which is a skirted style flipping and pitching jig. This jig, when tipped with a plastic trailer, can be fished in a variety of ways around a wide range of cover options, including rocks, weeds, timber, and more. This summer, I have had a couple of experiences fishing jigs that have reminded me just how versatile and productive the big jig can be. In mid-June, I was on…See the Story
Frisch: Of jigs and bass
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Alexandria, Minnesota · AlexandriaALEXANDRIA — When wandering about Alexandria in the next few months, you might notice something different with five of the typical green colored, drab looking utility boxes placed around the city. In fact, the one at the corner of 2nd Avenue East and Maple Street, on the lawn of Winning Edge Graphics has already been transformed. The box is now beautifully wrapped with pieces of artwork created by local artist Faythe Mills. Two of the sides have…Read Article
First of 5 utility boxes in Alexandria wrapped in art
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