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Published March 22, 2013, 12:00 AM

March 22, 2013

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


During a news conference Wednesday, local law enforcement and business representatives unveiled a prescription drug drop box that’s housed in the Alexandria Police Department lobby. From left: Scott Kent, Alexandria Police captain; Doug Landgren and Shaynen Schmidt, Pro-Tainer; Robyn Snyder, Winning Edge Graphics; Rick Wyffels, Alexandria Police chief; and Nathan Reinbold, Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management. (Photo by Amy Chaffins)

  • During a news conference Wednesday, local law enforcement and business representatives unveiled a prescription drug drop box that’s housed in the Alexandria Police Department lobby. From left: Scott Kent, Alexandria Police captain; Doug Landgren and Shaynen Schmidt, Pro-Tainer; Robyn Snyder, Winning Edge Graphics; Rick Wyffels, Alexandria Police chief; and Nathan Reinbold, Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management. (Photo by Amy Chaffins)
  • Children in the Early Childhood program in Brandon started using iPads in February 2012. The Osakis School District is also considering introducing the devices in its classrooms. (Echo Press file photo)
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  • Nearly 100 competitors participated in Andes Tower Hills Spring Fling last weekend. The fastest time recorded was 51 mph. (Contributed photo)
  • Mike Syverson with the Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf displayed bakery items donated from Caribou Coffee. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Canned fruits and vegetables aren’t the only variety available at the Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Volunteer staff at Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf ensure the shelves always have a selection for visitors. (Contributed photo)
  • Ex-Chief Justice Eric Magnuson discusses the Minnesota sex offender program during a Monday night, March 11, 2013, Senate committee hearing. (Photo by Don Davis, Forum News Service)
  • The Guarding of the Tomb, presented by members of Zion Lutheran and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches in Alexandria, will take place from 7 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29 through Easter morning at 3rd Avenue and Lake Street in Alexandria. A crucifixion scene will also be presented on Good Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the same location. (Contributed photo)
  • A team of representatives from Douglas Scientific attended a BOLD Awards event in February after Douglas Scientific was named as a finalist for the 2013 BOLD Award for Innovation. (Contributed photo)
  • Art pieces by students were on display, including this piece by Jefferson High School sophomore Kendra Lien.
  • Alicia Siira sang a solo during the fine arts performances portion of the Student Showcase.
  • Anna Peterson also sang a vocal solo.
  • Emily Merten performed a cello solo and also participated in a string quartet.
  • Paul Meland performed a tenor sax solo.
  • Isabelle Hartokolis performed prose from a section of the book Night by Elie Wiesel.
  • Paul Oman, artist and pastor, will paint a larger-than-life-sized mural at a Drawn to the Word worship service on Friday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Alexandria. (Contributed photo)
  • The Beetles, who will be known as the Blue Anchors this season, will stay safely ensconced at Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium now that a new local ownership group has taken over the team.
  • Mick Dhein is shooting for a Blizzard comeback as Alexandria hosts Granite City in a must-win game Friday night in the NA3HL playoffs.
  • The only senior on the Osakis boys’ golf team, Paul Hartmann hopes to lead his Silverstreaks to a second straight Central Minnesota Conference championship this season.
  • Former Minnesota Twins baseball player and member of the 1987 and 1991 World Series teams will be the field manager for the team.
  • Members of the team include (back, left to right) McKenzie Duwenhoegger, Kendra Hardy, Alycia Stotesbery, Callie Craig, Krystal Eisenbraun, (front) Niki Botzet, Kennedy Quinn, Addison Rodel, Kaye Paschka and Emily Jones. The team is coached by Jeni Jones.
  • The Osakis team won the title in the annual Lutheran Layman’s dart baseball tournament in Villard this season, its second straight championship.