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Published March 06, 2013, 12:00 AM

March 6, 2013

Photos from the March 6, 2013 edition of the Echo Press


Some Head Start programs may be eliminated if federal cuts are approved. (Photo by Getty Images/Brand X/ Thinkstock)

  • Some Head Start programs may be eliminated if federal cuts are approved. (Photo by Getty Images/Brand X/ Thinkstock)
  • Some competitors in Saturday’s Ice Golf Tournament on Lake Osakis used hockey sticks rather than clubs. (Photo by Raeshel Betterman)
  • State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (left) sat with Panther Distillery owner Adrian Panther during Panther’s testimony to the Senate Commerce Committee on February 25. (Photo by Forum News Service)
  • Justin Cumberbatch, left, wrestled Paul Cheney of Apple Valley in the championship of the State Class AAA 220-pound weight class. Cumberbatch, a sophomore, lost to Cheney 6-5 for the title. Michael Vosburg, Forum Photo Editor
  • Alexandria’s Kris Aaseng stared at the scoreboard, waiting for his time to be posted after touching the wall in the 500 freestyle on Saturday. Aaseng was all-state in the event for the second straight season. Eric Morken, Echo Press
  • Kalli Bowser had seven steals and six points against the Prowlers Saturday night as the Cardinal girls defeated Thief River Falls to advance to the Section 8AAA championship game on Friday night. Eric Morken, Echo Press
  • Megan Friedrich (dark uniform) was knocked to the ground by a Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa player during Brandon-Evansville’s playoff game against the Jaguars. The Chargers came away with a 49-44 win in their first game of the Section 6A-South basketball playoffs, but fell in the second round to Underwood, ending their season. Lori Mork, Echo Press
  • Construction of Runestone Electric Association's 14,000 square foot expansion was underway on Monday afternoon in Lake Mary Township. (Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson)
  • Steve Hellerman (left), branch manager of Bremer Bank, represented the Otto Bremer Foundation, which recently awarded $70,000 to Habitat for Humanity Douglas County in Alexandria, directed by Lori Anderson (right). (Contributed photo)
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  • Lincoln Elementary School included (left to right) Bryce Brooks, 6th grade; Mae Schuler, 2nd grade; Emma Hochhalter, 2nd grade; Kodi Bundermann, 6th grade; and Tyler Jabas, 4th grade. Not pictured: Madeline Boe, 1st grade. (Contributed photo)
  • Voyager Elementary School winners included (left to right) Claudia Kuhlman, 6th grade; Alexia Taylor, 4th grade; Zaven Noetzelman, 2nd grade; and Grace Wink, 2nd grade. (Contributed photo)
  • Woodland Elementary School winners included (left to right) Ashton Schlosser, 2nd grade; Mariah Kershaw, 5th grade; Elle Heydt, 1st grade; Hailey Brittin, 1st grade; Brennan Parker, 4th grade; and Kendra Hardy, 6th grade. (Contributed photo)
  • Parents enjoy uninterrupted time with their children at a recent Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) class in Alexandria. Registrations are currently being taken for the spring session. (Contributed photo)
  • Alexandria Mayor Sara Carlson and her daughter, Katie, were among the dozens of people who posed for a photo after taking the White Ribbon Month pledge Friday. More photos of pledgers can be found at www.facebook.com/ucaninc. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • Sue Lundeen with Runestone Electric Association received a supply of white ribbon pins from Rick Golden of United Communities Advocating Non-Violence during Friday’s kick-off event at Alexandria City Hall. (Photo by Al Edenloff)