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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Walk in Alexandria raised funds for Alzheimer’s research.
• A meeting about two roundabouts that will be built next summer drew a mixed response.
• Is Alexandria a welcoming community? A survey offers insights.
• In Life, read about a tiny house near Lake Carlos that’s just 196 square feet.
• In Sports, read how the Cardinal football team fared against a foe that won the state tournament last year.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com