Traffic calming islandsThumbs Up: A reader gives a “thumbs up” to the City of Alexandria for placing traffic calming islands in several uncontrolled intersections in the city. Thanks to the city!”Legal services for those who need itThumbs Up: The Legal Services Corporation is awarding $218,895 to Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, one of 19 legal services organizations across the country, including an office in Alexandria. In total, LSC is awarding $5.1 million to expand and improve pro bono legal services for low-income Americans. Half of eligible low-income Americans who seek legal help are turned away because legal services organizations lack adequate resources, according to LSC’s justice gap research. If you have an item for the "Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down," email it to aedenloff@echopress.com.