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Published March 01, 2013, 12:00 AM

March 1, 2013

Photos from the March 1, 2013 edition of the Echo Press


Jake Strand dived into the pool as he and the rest of the 400-freestyle relay team practiced their starts on Tuesday night. Head coach Mark Storhaug also watched video with other swimmers in the background, looking for ways to shave off any time. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)

  • Jake Strand dived into the pool as he and the rest of the 400-freestyle relay team practiced their starts on Tuesday night. Head coach Mark Storhaug also watched video with other swimmers in the background, looking for ways to shave off any time. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Junior Amanda Christianson went up for a lay-up during the second half and was fouled by Little Falls’ senior Jamie Jenks. Christianson led all scorers with 27 points on the night. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • Aleaxndria’s Blake Olhausen, top, will open his state tournament appearance today at 120 pounds and will face Travis Swanson of Cambridge-Isanti in his first match. (Lori Mork, Echo Press)
  • West Central Area guard Kelsey Hammer scored 19 points as the Knights defeated Wheaton-Herman/Norcross in the regular season finale for both teams. The Knights also earned a 47-37 win over Ashby in the first round of the Section 6A playoffs Monday. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • J.P. Moe had 10 points for the Arrows, who fell to Sauk Centre 87-48 Tuesday evening. Ashby opened Section 6A-South play last night. (Eric Morken, Echo Press)
  • In response to the outpouring of support from the community, a memorial area honoring Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons has been set up near the front desk. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • This is the classroom wing of the high school as of February 19. Over the next three months, exterior walls will go up and interior mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology will be installed. (Contributed photo)
  • That large crane and pickup truck are parked inside what will be one of the high school’s gymnasiums. Long-span joists were erected in the gym last week. (Contributed photo)
  • As of last week, masonry work was about to begin on load bearing walls for the fitness center, locker rooms and gymnasium. (Contributed photo)
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  • Chuck Bokinskie (pictured), along with Joe Scegura, recently fished with the Fishing the Midwest crew in the Alexandria area. Fishing the Midwest, an award-winning TV show, will feature the Alexandria area the weekend of March 9-10. (Contributed photo)
  • The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria is featured in the Classic Boating magazine. (Contributed photo)
  • Claire Witt recently introduced a clay tile project to a senior art class at Osakis High School. (Photo by Amy Chaffins)