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Astro Bob: Micromoons vs. supermoons

See the pint-sized Pink Moon this week.

Frisch: Catch more fish

Mike Frisch hosts the popular Fishing the Midwest TV series. Follow Fishing the Midwest on Facebook for more “fishy” information.

How to ready wintered plants for outdoors

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips."

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

The Cosmos of Ancient Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

Left-wing feud erupts over AOC’s response to Mahmoud Khalil arrest

Some were upset she didn't sign a letter calling for his release, even as she was working on a different protest.

The Remarkable Women of the Byzantine Empire

The social position of Byzantine women is not easy to assess considering the vast reach of the empire and the many cultures it encompassed.

Here’s Your March Horoscope

Astrologer Alexandria Lettman reveals what the stars have in store for every zodiac sign's this March. This month, expect a surge in confidence.

New digital tool allows you to track down Alexandria’s historical markers

In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes a journey to Alexandria, Virginia, to track down historic pieces of the past.

Wonderful weather, downward dollars at Alexandria Polar Plunge

“President Donald Trump,” the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda and the Cowardly Lion, Prince and more showed up to raise money for the Special Olympics, along with 155 other plungers. As of Monday morning, they’d raised $51,189 of their $75,000 goal.

Do Spencer and Alex have a baby in 1923 season 2? Alexandra Dutton's story may clear up Kevin Costner's Yellowstone mystery

As we know, played by Kevin Costner, John Dutton III is the son of John Dutton II, who we don't know whose son he is. He must be son of the characters of the 1923 series generation, however, the prequel has so far not clarified who Costner's character is descended from.

Tanker Truck Crash Causes Major Road Closure on I-49 in Alexandria, Motorists Rerouted

A tanker crash on I-49 in Alexandria led to oil spill and road closures, with detours via US 71 as cleanup continues.

Stephen A. Smith Quickly Emerging As A Front-Runner To Run For President In 2028 Election In Latest Odds

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is emerging as a front-runner to run for the 2028 presidential election, according to the betting odds.

10 Cayuga County-area athletes to watch this winter postseason

With winter high school sports playoffs now underway for most teams, The Citizen has selected 10 student-athletes in the Cayuga County area to watch this postseason.

Egypt: Spinalex’s EGM greenlights capital hike

The company will raise its capital by EGP 80.160 million distributed over 40.08 million shares, with a nominal value of EGP 2 per share

LSUA sweeps LCU in Red River Rivalry

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The LSUA Generals swept the LCU Wildcats for the first time in program history in the Red River Rivalry. LSUA won game one 9-7, game two 5-1 and game three 13-9. Generals Head Coach Kody Gautreaux would also win his 100th game with LSUA.

Twins remain mum on Louie Varland’s role for upcoming season

In September 2023, Varland rejoined the Twins as a reliever and posted a 1.50 earned-run average, striking out 17 in his 12 innings pitched. The way his stuff played up was clearly intriguing to Baldelli and the Twins.

Critics Worry Kash Patel Will Purge the FBI. Would He Even Need To?

Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee for FBI director, could do a lot of damage without overhauling the bureau much at all.

Girls Basketball: Cards get No. 1 seed in Section 8-3A playoffs; Osakis gets No. 12 seed in Section 6-2A

Alexandria has an opening round bye, host section semifinal on Saturday; Osakis plays at Legacy Christian Academy on Tuesday

Lakeville South boys hockey vs. New Prague in Saturday

For results from this game and others played across the state, visit the MN Boys Hockey Hub — the premier online source for Minnesota high school boys hockey scores, schedules,

Basketball roundup: WCA boys upset state-ranked Montevideo

The Montevideo boys basketball team came into Friday’s game in Barrett averaging 75 points per game for the 2024-25 season. The fourth-ranked (Class 2A) Thunder Hawks ran into a tough West Central Area defense on Feb. 21, 2025.

Trump triumphantly returns to CPAC as president, touts GOP as ‘proud voice’ of Americans: ‘We are the party of common sense’

Our party has become the proud voice of hard-working citizens of every race, religion color and creed … we are the party of common sense. It’s about common sense,” the 78-year-old commander

Washington-Liberty girls win region track & field crown

A standout individual performance and top relay finishes were big reasons the Washington-Liberty Generals won a region indoor track-and-field championship. In addition, there were other key contributors as the Generals achieved the girls high-school title for the first time.

Wakefield boys finish second in region track & field meet

Led by a victory from Liam Keish, a versatile performance by Travon Buckner and other top individual finishes, the Wakefield Warriors placed second in the boys 6D North Region track-and-field championships.

Basketball roundup: Osakis boys nip Minnewaska

A late basket by Tyler Wolbeck gave the Osakis boys basketball team a 63-61 win on the road over the Minnewaska Lakers on Thursday in Glenwood.

Senate passes bill to allow Alexandria to annex property

Legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Gaskill that could allow the city of Alexandria to annex about 460 acres for an industrial park has passed the Indiana Senate. The Senate passed the legislation unanimously Thursday.

Courteney Cox oozes elegance as she officiates pal’s wedding in Australia

Courteney Cox is a sight to behold at her pal Alexandria Jackson’s wedding!The 60-year-old Friends starlet on Thursday, February 20, brought glamour to her longtime family friend’s wedding as she appeared at the ceremony with

Alexandria Fire Department calls on neighbors to step up

It’s not about having special abilities — it’s about having the heart to serve. If you’re ready to be there for your neighbors, apply today at alexandriamn.city or stop by the station at 302 Fillmore St. in Alexandria.

Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown

The city’s Belle Époque streets were once Egypt’s nexus of cosmopolitan culture and society; their shine dimmed by post-revolution neglect. Now, a handful of divergent forces are reimagining the origi

Zacks Research Issues Positive Estimate for ARE Earnings

Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a note issued to investors on Monday, February 17th. Zacks Research analyst R.

Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of ARE Q3 Earnings

Equities research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday,

Alexandria is a Walkable City in Virginia Known for its Colorful, Historic Buildings

There's something unbelievably charming about this historic Virginia port city. From haunted buildings to ancient taverns, there's so much to uncover.

The Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley Touts Value of HBCUs

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church, presents $100,000 gift to American Baptist College to support HBCUs and their students.

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