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Published October 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

October 17, 2012

Photos from the October 17, 2012 edition of the Echo Press


Eleven firefighters from Alexandria Fire Department attended the recent unveiling of the memorial Minnesota’s fallen firefighters. Pictured are (front to back) Joe Cuperus, Dan Sieve, Jason Schmidt, QJ Warrey and Kris Pierce. They were carrying flags to dignitaries, who in turn presented those flags to the families of the fallen firefighters. (Contributed photo)

  • Eleven firefighters from Alexandria Fire Department attended the recent unveiling of the memorial Minnesota’s fallen firefighters. Pictured are (front to back) Joe Cuperus, Dan Sieve, Jason Schmidt, QJ Warrey and Kris Pierce. They were carrying flags to dignitaries, who in turn presented those flags to the families of the fallen firefighters. (Contributed photo)
  • This memorial statue is now on the grounds of the State Capitol in St. Paul. It depicts a firefighter rescuing a child. (Contributed photo)
  • Dennis Stark, left, attended the 31st annual National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend in Maryland. He was posted as Honor Guard at the memorial.<br /><br /> (Contributed photo)
  • The Alexandria Police Department has contributed this surveillance image from the Target parking lot in Alexandria.
  • The Alexandria Police Department has contributed this surveillance image from the Target parking lot in Alexandria.
  • Saying that Secretary of State Mark Ritchie is not an "election cop," Sen. Scott Newman of Hutchinson Thursday talked about a complaint he and Sen. Mike Parry of Waseca, right, filed against Ritchie. (Photo by Don Davis)
  • Junior midfielder Kayla Vanderveur controlled the ball against a St. John’s Prep defender during the opening round of the Section 8A playoffs last Thursday night. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Hannah Eklund had two top-eight finishes at the Section 6A True Team meet. She finished seventh in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 breaststroke to help Alexandria finish with 1,055 points. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Marissa Wheeler (pictured) teamed up with Rachel Sjostrand as the duo came up a little short in the Section 8AA doubles tournament. Both Wheeler and Sjostrand will be back as seniors in 2013. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • This enhanced photograph shows Alexandria native and former member of the Marine Corps Tyler Tischer sitting with his “buddies,” Afghani boys he met while touring Afghanistan. The boys all belong to the same family and were very open with the American soldiers, an uncommon occurrence in the war-torn country. (Contributed photo)
  • Senior setter Allie Noetzelman (1) put a ball up near the net during a match against Fergus Falls earlier this season. Noetzelman finished with a team-high 29 assists in the Cardinals loss to Willmar last Thursday night. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Ashby quarterback Blake Ohren passed for 162 yards and three touchdowns, then ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns as the Arrows handed Bertha-Hewitt a 54-14 loss last Friday. Gage Olson (29) finished the night with two touchdowns, running for one and catching another. (Echo Press photo by Lori Mork)
  • Lauren Silbernick, who played at second singles for the Osakis girls’ tennis team,won two of her three matches in the Section 6A team tournament last week to help Osakis to a 21-0 record. The Silverstreaks are heading back to the State Class A tournament for the second straight year. (Echo Press photo by Eric Morken)
  • Darla Koloski (front) worked in partnership with more than 300 women who joined forces to build the Habitat for Humanity home and fund its construction. Koloski will purchase her home at the end of October. (Contributed photo)
  • The Habitat home was framed with bright orange boards, which were signed and had well-wishes from people throughout the community. (Contributed photo)
  • Grace Otto of Brandon threw a Ping Pong ball into jars filled with prizes while her friend, Halie Schlosser of Hoffman, watched. (Photo by Al Edenloff)
  • Jada Hohler of Alexandria took a bite into an apple hanging from a string.
  • Tom E. Lee from Z99 Radio, his mother, MaryAnn Maameri, and Jessica Boyer with United Way showed some of the many coats that were donated.
  • Olivia Otto took a look at her newly sprayed hairstyle at the Foli-Ole-Fest.<br /><br />
  • Participants of the 4-H State Horse Show include (left to right) Taylor Bollman, Paige Gabrielson, Jordin Otto, Brooke Strand, Jenna Otto and Jamie Lanoue. Not pictured, Amber Oberg. (Contributed photo)
  • Participants of the 4-H State Dog Show include (back row, left to right) Brooke Strand, Madison Strand, (front) Zachery Lamb, Samantha Kakac, Amy Corneliusen and Jamie Lanoue. Not pictured, Ethan Schlosser. (Contributed photo)
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  • MnATC Resident
  • Reanie Mrnak of Windmill Ponds in Alexandria caught this 5-pound bass during a Let’s Go Fishing excursion in July. (Contributed photo)
  • Pictured are Let’s Go Fishing representatives Joe Holm, Sally Baumann, Jim Schoeberl and Ron Fenelon with Windmilll Pond’s resident and fisherwoman Reanie Mrnak. (Contributed photo)