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Published June 22, 2012, 12:00 AM

June 22nd, 2012

Photos from the June 22nd, 2012 edition of the Echo Press.


The new water tower is located near Front Street and Nelson Avenue. (Contributed photo by Chris Korkowski)

  • The new water tower is located near Front Street and Nelson Avenue. (Contributed photo by Chris Korkowski)
  • Another section was raised. (Contributed photo by Chris Korkowski)
  • Workers raised a section of the new water tower in Brandon last week. (Contributed photo by Chris Korkowski)
  • Shelby Feeken (63) spun out in front of Brooke Flynn (84) and Tyler Bitzan (10B) during the Sportsmen Flat race during the season opener in June. Go-kart racing continues each Friday night at the Runestone Raceway oval at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. (Contributed)
  • Alexandria athletes competed at the Minnesota Junior Olympics track and field meet in Eagan last week, bringing home lots of hardware. Those competing were (back, left to right)?Patricia Jonson, Jaran Roste, Wensia Johnson, JeAnna Miller, (middle)?Bethany Miller, (front) Jaelyn Miller and Aleah Miller.
  • The Cardinal coach retires after 30 years.
  • Still working at 92
  • The Douglas County Hospital Cancer Center recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer and the following people are part of the multidisciplinary care and committee: Kathy Colgrove, Dr. Spanbauer, Barbara Friederichs, Janet Hamilton, Kevin Weedman, Margaret Kalina, Kathy Fredin, Barbara Schneider, Dr. Raflores, David Gray, Heidi Leach, Dr. Ferguson, Bonnie Freudenberg, Dr. Johnson, Sue Quist, Roberta Strom, Merry Luchau, Jason Peterson and Darlene Spletter. (Contributed photo)
  • Baby ducks were hatched at the Viking Speedway. (Contributed photo)
  • Secretary of State staffer Beth Fraser stopped in Alexandria to address concerns surrounding the proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. (Echo Press photo by Crystal Dey)
  • Last year’s Tour of Gardens provided a variety of landscaping ideas. (Echo Press file photo)
  • This drawing shows how the new high school in Alexandria will look. (Contributed photo)
  • Cassie and the Bobs will perform for the Red Willow Arts Coalition’s free concert on Thursday, June 28 on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn. (Contributed photo)
  • Paul Oman to paint mural at Mount Carmel Ministries during upcoming speaking engagements. (Contributed photo)
  • Larry and Gloria Lundstrom of South Dakota will bring unique music, humor and ministry as they speak at Living Waters Church of Alexandria. (Contributed photo)
  • Trio con Brio consists of Carina Cederwall on flute, Jan Holmgren on oboe and English horn and Stig Andersson on piano and arrangements. (Contributed photo)