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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
DESCRIPTION:A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday\, October 13 at 5 pm at Holiday Inn Express & Suites\, located at 2673 S Broadway St. in Alexandria. An open house will take place from 4-6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. \nHoliday Inn Express & Suites is Alexandria’s newest hotel. It features 92 guestrooms and suites\, complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast\, an indoor pool\, fitness center\, 24/7 business center and a 200- capacity meeting room. It also includes complimentary parking\, two EV charging stations\, IHG rewards program\, and is within walking distance to many dining and entertainment options. Learn more at HiExpress.com. \nRibbon Cuttings are a service offered by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more\, email info@alexandriamn.org or call 320-763-3161.
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LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express & Suites\, S Broadway St. - Across from Cub Foods\, Alexandria\, 56308
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Alexandria!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking\, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Ida Graves Distillery\, located at 5422 Lake Ida Way NW. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day\, Alexandria Art Guild\, chosen by the Wake Up host! \n** All Wake Up Alexandria events are open to the public. **
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LOCATION:Ida Graves Distillery\, 5422 Lake Ida Way NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Listen & Learn: The Cardinal Community Plan
DESCRIPTION:The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce encourages area residents\, business leaders\, and community members to attend an upcoming Listen and Learn event on Tuesday\, September 29 at 12 pm focused on the Alexandria Public Schools operating levy referendum. \nDuring the event\, Superintendent Rick Sansted and Director of Finance & Facilities Justin Dahlheimer will provide an overview of the district’s current financial challenges\, the factors contributing to the growing budget shortfall\, and the referendum proposal that will appear on the November ballot. Attendees will also learn how the voter-approved operating levy could unlock additional state funding through a new program designed for school districts in Minnesota’s Lakes Country region. \nThe rising costs of education\, inflation\, new unfunded state mandates\, and increasing educational expectations are placing pressure on school districts across the state. For Alexandria Public Schools\, that means a projected $4 million general fund shortfall in 2027-28\, not including future inflation. Without new funding\, the district will be forced to make tough budget decisions that could threaten the quality of education\, including cuts to academics\, support services\, programs\, and staff. Continued budget challenges could also require the district to increase class sizes or close one or more elementary schools. \nIf approved by voters\, the proposed operating levy would generate approximately $3.7 million annually to support day-to-day school operations and student programs that families value. Under the state’s new Seasonal Tax Base Replacement Aid (STBRA) program\, just over half (51%) of that funding would be provided by the state. \nThe increased state aid would not fully fund the district’s budget gap. If approved by voters\, the plan would be funded through a property tax increase for property owners. For the owner of a $400\,000 home\, the estimated tax impact would be about $10 per month starting in 2027. Additional information about the operating levy is available at CardinalCommunityPlan.org. \nThe Chamber event is intended to inform residents and community leaders about the referendum and give attendees an opportunity to better understand the proposal before casting their ballots. Community members are encouraged to attend\, ask questions\, and learn more about the issues facing Alexandria Public Schools and the potential impact of the referendum on students\, families\, and the broader community. \nThe event is open to everyone and is free of charge. Register by visiting the Alexandria Chamber website at alexandriamn.org and look for the registration link on the main page. Listen & Learn is a one-hour informative virtual event hosted by the Alexandria Chamber. These sessions offer information\, education\, support\, and resources on topics that impact the community and its diverse business and organizational partners. For more information\, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or email info@alexandriamn.org.
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SUMMARY:Free Community AED/Safety Cabinet Training
DESCRIPTION:Community members and local businesses are invited to participate in an upcoming community AED/safety cabinet training designed to increase awareness and confidence in using Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) during a cardiac emergency along with Naloxone and Stop-the-Bleeds kits during other health emergencies. This training is provided at no cost. \nLast summer\, a volunteer group successfully brought six Community Safety/AED cabinets to downtown Alexandria\, providing greater access to life-saving equipment throughout the community. To build on that effort\, organizers are now offering hands-on training to help residents\, employees\, and community members become familiar with AED operation and emergency response procedures. \nWhile safety cabinets contain easy-to-follow instructions\, hands-on experience is invaluable in helping individuals feel comfortable and prepared to act in a critical situation. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn how these devices work and gain the confidence needed to respond during an emergency. \nThe training will take place in the conference room of The Hub on Broadway located at 203 Broadway St. on Tuesday\, September 29 at 9 am. Enter through the back door label ‘Conference Room’. Training will last about an hour. For additional questions or to register\, email Lauren Johnson at marketing@alexandriamn.org or call the Alexandria Chamber at 320-763-3161. Please include the business you are with\, if applicable\, your first and last name\, contact phone number\, and email address. Spots are limited.
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LOCATION:The Hub on Broadway\, 203 Broadway St.\, Alexandria\, 56308
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Kwik Trip\, Inc
DESCRIPTION:A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday\, September 23 at 12 pm at Kwik Trip\, Inc located at 5643 State Hwy. 29 S in Alexandria. An open house will take place from 11 am – 1 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. \nKwik Trip is a family-owned convenience store company based in La Crosse\, WI. It employs more than 38\,000 people throughout 900 stores across the Midwest. Locally\, Kwik Trip offers a variety of grocery\, commodity\, and hot food items including fried chicken\, as well as fresh bakery items\, prepared meals\, a variety of beverages\, and more. They also have limited bait and sell fuel including Unleaded 87\, Premium\, 88\, and Diesel #2. Learn more at KwikTrip.com. \nRibbon Cuttings are a service offered by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. To learn more\, email info@alexandriamn.org or call 320-763-3161.
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LOCATION:Kwik Trip\, Inc\, 5643 State Hwy. 29 S\, Alexandria\, 56308
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Luncheon: Finding Your Beat\, the Rhythm of Life
DESCRIPTION:Certified Speaking Professional and retired law enforcement officer Tim Eggebraaten will speak at a community luncheon on Wednesday\, September 23 at the Broadway Ballroom Event Center in Alexandria. Everyone is welcome to attend the event\, which is hosted by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and generously sponsored by Douglas Machine\, Inc. \nWe all face challenges that disrupt our beat when balancing family and careers and struggling to find time for our physical\, mental\, and spiritual health. With 28 years in the Criminal Justice field\, Tim is an expert at “Working the Beat\,” and now uses his experience from high-stress environments to help others reclaim balance and thrive. Through storytelling\, humor\, and music\, he offers practical strategies to navigate stress and strengthen mental and emotional well-being. Be inspired and entertained as “The Off- Duty Chief” helps you find YOUR RHYTHM! \nTim served as a police officer with the Detroit Lakes Police Department from 1992 to 2016\, holding roles including DARE Instructor\, Patrol Sergeant\, K-9 Handler\, and Chief of Police. Before that\, he worked as a correctional officer for three years. Since retiring\, Tim has shared his leadership journey\, focusing on balancing career and family while maintaining physical\, mental\, and spiritual health. His talks address personal and emotional challenges\, fostering connection and healing. Tim inspires others to embrace resilience and positivity\, showing that no one is alone in their journey toward growth and well-being. \nDoors open at 11 am. Serving begins at 11:15 am\, with the presentation taking place from 11:45 am to 1 pm. Tickets are $30 per person or $250 for a reserved table of 8. For tickets or more information\, contact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or visit alexandriamn.org. Ticket deadline is noon\, September 14.
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LOCATION:Broadway Ballroom Event Center & Catering\, 115 30th Ave. E\, Alexandria\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Alexandria!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking\, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Life Link III\, located at 2610 Aga Dr. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day\, Andes Ski Patrol\, chosen by the Wake Up host! \n** All Wake Up Alexandria events are open to the public. **
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LOCATION:Life Link III\, 2610 Aga Dr.\, Alexandria\, 56308
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