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Published February 22, 2013, 12:00 AM

February 22, 2013

Photos from the February 22, 2013 edition of the Echo Press


A single-engine plane ended up in some trees north of Parkers Prairie Wednesday night. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)

  • A single-engine plane ended up in some trees north of Parkers Prairie Wednesday night. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Debris from the crash, including the propeller (left front), was scattered throughout Gayle Snook’s property at 59196 County Highway 40. (Photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • The pressure tank was being moved from Texas to its destination - a chemical company in Chicago. (Photo contributed)
  • Richie Brown, center, was knocked to the ice as he tried to slap the puck past the Twin City goal Friday night. Brown was unable to score and the Blizzard fell to the Steel 2-1 in their final regular home game of the year. (Lori Mork, Echo Press)
  • Alexandria’s Lauren Niska (21) brought the puck up the ice in the second period during the Cardinals’ opening round game against Red Wing in the State Class A girls’ hockey tournament Wednesday. The Cardinals fell to the Wingers 6-2. They then played yesterday, Thursday, at 10 a.m. in the consolation bracket. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Brandon Bistodeau helped the Cardinals avenge an earlier loss to St. Cloud Tech as he scored five points in a 53-51 win over the Tigers Tuesday. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Micaela Noga scored 21 points for the Panthers as they defeated Sebeka Tuesday night. The Panthers will open Section 6A tournament play on Thursday. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Alexandria Figure Skating Club competitors (left to right) Kaida Hovde, Emma Bougher, Mariah Fults, Ijema McCarthy and Hunter Moore all competed at St. Cloud’s Granite City Classic recently. (Contributed)
  • Jack Schneider was first in a race at Indianhead
  • Members of the team include (left to right) coach Jennah Hawes, Alexis Stern, McKenna Goracke, Morgan Melrose, Gracie Schroeder, Natalie Minnerath, Natalie Teclaw, Maddi Moore and coach Mandy Kaatz.
  • The cast and crew of the two love stories on KXRA 1490 AM, Rendezvous with Tomorrow and The Sunny Morning, include (left to right) Paul Schoenack, Bob Piotrowski, Kent Garlinghouse, Christy Meier, Sharon Thalmann and Keri Mohror. (Contributed photo)
  • Intersection, a New York trio consisting of (left to right) violinist Laura Frautschi, cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper and pianist John Novacek, will perform on March 2 at 3 p.m. at Jefferson High School in Alexandria as part of the Central Lakes Concert Association’s current series. (Contributed photo)<br /><br />
  • Colorful Seasons Garden Center staff Bryce and Sharon Brickweg – a nephew-aunt team – were busy in the greenhouses this week preparing for the planting season. Bougainvillea, dipladenia, primrose, pansies and succulents are the first plants out on the tables at the greenhouse. (Photo by Amy Chaffins)
  • In mid-March, Anderson Florist Greenhouse and Garden Center Owner Lori Schultz said about 15,000 plant plugs will be delivered and they’ll bring in more staff to get them all planted.
  • The particularly springy plants – tulips, daffodils, hyacinth – are already blooming in local greenhouses.
  • Agnes Larson is shown with her wheaten terrier, Clancy. The loyal dog scared off a pair of would-be robbers in Larson's Park Rapids home. (Photo by Brian Basham, Detroit Lakes Tribune)
  • Photo submitted by Tara Stock.
  • Janet Steinbring of Alexandria took this photo of two sundogs that formed early Tuesday morning. It was taken near Pioneer Road in southeast Alexandria. (Contributed photo)
  • Pete’s County Market in Alexandria recently received the Silver Plate Award for Best Single Creative Display in Minnesota’s Own campaign to end hunger. Jamie Pfuhl (middle), president of Minnesota Grocers Association, presented the award to Steve Daust (left) and Chad Peterson of Pete’s County Market. (Contributed photo)
  • Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (left), R-Alexandria, recently received an award from the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. (Contributed photo)
  • Bruce Vincent delivered a speech on responsible environmentalism at the 2013 Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers Association banquet at Long Lake Lodge in Brandon. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Wyatt Rykas, 2, of Alexandria dined on farm-fresh food prior to the evening address and keynote speaker. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)