Mark Anthony

Minneapolis, Saint Paul

Program Director and On-Air Personality at KXRA-AM (Alexandria, MN)

Chief Meteorologist at Kool TV

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Welle joins Alexandria Chamber of Commerce team

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Tammy Welle to its staff. Tammy will serve as the Chamber’s Visitor & Resource Center Coordinator. Tammy has lived in the Alexandria area for more than 30 years. She studied at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria, earning an associate’s degree in Supervisory Management and Dietary Management.
Scouting America hosts members of the community during Breakfast for Scouting

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Alexandria, MN)--On Wednesday morning, members of the Alexandria area, along with current and former members of Boy Scouts of America, now called Scouting America, came out to the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria for their annual Breakfast for Scouting. The event featured six current Scouts who talked about scouting and what they like most about the organization. Brenda Thomson helped organize the event.
Severe storms possible Thursday across parts of Minnesota

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says to be on the lookout for some thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening across parts of Minnesota. They say the main threat bill be large hail. The best chance of severe weather will be across southern Minnesota, however, central and west central Minnesota could see a few storms as well. Stay with us for the latest on the weather.
Xcel Energy Center to get new name as naming rights will expire

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(St. Paul, MN)--The Xcel Energy Center will be getting a new name as the naming rights to the center expire later this summer. However, the team did announce that they will begin a new multi-year partnership with Xcel Energy and continue to be a major business partner. The arena will end a 25-year run being called the Xcel Energy Center. Officials say that Xcel will have a presence in the arena and online platforms. The team will announce a new arena rights name by the start of the 2025 season.
Keri Heintzeman is the winner in the GOP primary in Minnesota's Sixth District

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The winner of the GOP primary has been announced in District 6. The vacant Minnesota Senate seat is in Minnesota's Sixth District. Keri Heintzeman won nearly 47 percent of the vote in a crowded field of candidates. She is the wife of State Representative Josh Heintzeman and was also a district director for President Trump's 2024 campaign. Heintzeman will face Denise Slipy in a special election on April 29th.
Motorcycle rider suffers serious injuries in crash in central Minnesota

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Holdingford, MN)--A crash in central Minnesota has injured a motorcycle rider. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, the crash took place north of Holdingford in Stearns County over the weekend. A motorcycle driven by Jason Klein, 47, of Holdingford, was traveling southbound on County Road 9 and negotiating a curve when it lost control and went into the ditch. Officials say he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Severe storms possible Thursday across across parts of Minnesota

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says to be on the lookout for some thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening across parts of Minnesota. They say the main threat bill be large hail. The best chance of severe weather will be across southern Minnesota, however, central and west central Minnesota could see a few storms as well. Stay with us for the latest on the weather.
Quiet weather today (Wednesday) before rain chances move in tomorrow

6 days ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Undated)--The National Weather Service says we will have a beautiful day across the area today. (Wednesday) High temperatures will climb into the lower 60s across the area. It will be breezy as we could see some gusts to around 25 mph at times. By Thursday, rain along with a few thunderstorms will be possible across central and west central Minnesota. That rain could linger into Thursday night and possibly into early Friday.
Sgt. Jesse Grabow looks at trailer hitch load extenders with "Ask a Trooper"

1 week ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Detroit Lakes, MN)--Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" about trailer hitch load extenders. Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal? Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this. Answer: Yes you can. Note that when the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there are some requirements.
Osakis native Jake Taplin runs 100 miles over two days for a good cause

1 week ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Mark Anthony

(Osakis, MN)--Jake Taplin, who grew up in Osakis and is now currently a student at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, recently ran 100 miles at Zumbro Bottoms Horse Camp in the 2025 Zumbro 100 Endurance Run in Kellogg, Minnesota. Jake, who is just 19-years-old, did the race for a good cause for Angaza Discovery Camp. The race began on Friday, and Jake finished on Saturday in 28 hours 22 minutes and 45 seconds.