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Published May 02, 2012, 12:00 AM

May 2nd, 2012

Photos from the May 2nd, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


Dylan (right, in red) led Snowball as she attracted the attention of classmates at St. Mary’s School.



Photo by Crystal Dey.

  • Dylan (right, in red) led Snowball as she attracted the attention of classmates at St. Mary’s School.<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Dennis fed Snowball snacks to keep her busy until the first graders ventured out of the school.<br /><br /><br /><br />Photo by Crystal Dey.
  • Lori Mork, Echo Press<br /><br />McKenon Plaster of Ashby-Brandon-Evansville (left) and Brian Thorstad of Osakis (right) were fifth and fourth respectively during the 100-meter dash of the Osakis Lions Invitational track and field meet. The ABE boys were third, with Osakis finishing fourth.
  • Eric Morken, Echo Press<br /><br />Alexandria sophomore Brendan Holm (pictured) teamed up with Will Harding to win a close 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) match at No. 2 doubles against New London-Spicer last week.
  • <br /><br />Eric Morken, Echo Press<br /><br />Matthew Froemming won his singles match against a bowler from Anoka-Hennepin in last week's meet as the Cardinal CI_Division adapted bowlers improved to 7-1 on the season.<br /><br />
  • File photo<br /><br />Jamie Piepenburg set a new record in the 3,200-meter run at the Hamline Elite Meet.
  • Katy Midtvedt (left) and Ceil Campbell from the Alexandria Garden Club planted a tree for Arbor Day.<br /><br /><br /><br />Contributed photo.
  • Austin and Elly Baune of Garfield posed with Mickey and Minnie Mouse during a recent visit to Disney World. The trip was made possible through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Contributed)
  • Jason Mathews, an Osakis native, is a correctional officer at the Douglas County Jail and he was recently honored as Outstanding Professional of the Year by the West Central Jail Administrators organization. (Amy Chaffins | Echo Press)
  • Students who live near Voyager Elementary School in Alexandria hopped aboard the “Walking School Bus” last week. (Contributed)