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Diekman’s Jewelry is a family owned and operated retail and repair shop located in Alexandria since 1980. Kyle Diekman began the store alongside his Dad but two short months after opening Gordon Diekman had a stroke and at the age of 19, Kyle was left to run the entire business himself. Kyle never gave up the dream and has been in business ever since. In 2019, Brandi, his 2nd eldest granddaughter, decided to start full time as the store manager. Kyle & Brandi are happy to be located in Alexandria -- a place with great support for locally run businesses.
MEET THE BUSINESS 2023 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023 | 5 Here to serve youbecause WeCare! 2221SBroadway Street Alexandria,MN 56308 320.763.0200 glenwoodstate.bank LocallyOwned | FamilyOperated | Established1907 Stopinand visitwithus!
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12 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023 MEET THE BUSINESS 2023 Because We Care... As an independent supermarket owner we are proud to have a personal stake in the community we serve. We are very aware of our responsibilities to our community, our customers and our associates and pledge to be good stewards of your trust. OPEN 6AM- 10PM • 7 DAYS A WEEK! 320-763-3446 • www.ELDENS.com Corner of 3rd & Nokomis, Alexandria Lori Grocery Manager Reid Meat Dept. Manager Michelle Service Center Manager Chad Bakery Manager Jodi General Merchandise Alishia Food Court Manager MEET THE ELDEN’S DEPARTMENT MANAGERS! Dave POS Manager JeremyStore Director Melanie O ce Manager Sherri Downtown Floral Dave O. Dairy-Frozen Manager RyannProduce Manager Brandon Elden’s On-the-Go Team Sue Elden’s On-the-Go Team