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Mid-summer hymn sing set at Spruce Hill Church
The annual mid-summer hymn sing at the historic Spruce Hill Church is set for Sunday, July 17. A musical prelude at 1:30 p.m. will set the scene for an afternoon of music and reminiscence.
Friday, July, 15, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

John Hawkes to promote new movie in Alexandria
Alexandria native and 2011 Academy Award nominee John Hawkes will be in Alexandria for a viewing of his new movie, Earthwork.
Friday, June, 17, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

At the movies
Here are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For complete information, log onto www.midwaycinema9.com.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Richard Plachecki, 85
Richard “Dick” Plachecki, 85, died July 11, 2011 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Wednesday, July, 20, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

DNR seeks applications for committees spending game, fish money
Minnesotans who would like to serve on committees that review how the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spends Game and Fish Fund dollars are welcome to submit an application by October 14.
Sunday, September, 18, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota's Thanksgiving travel could be safest on record
Preliminary traffic fatality reports indicate Minnesota may have recorded its safest Thanksgiving travel period since at least 1974, the year Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety began tracking Thanksgiving period fatal numbers.
Tuesday, November, 29, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Florence Henry, 92
Florence Irene (Lindgren) Henry, 92, of Alexandria, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Douglas County Hospital, with family by her side after a brief illness.
Friday, March, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

William Grove, 72
William “Bill” L. Grove, 72, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 in Crystal River, Florida.
Wednesday, March, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Hardee's to add Red Burrito menu
Biscuits, burgers and now – burritos. Hardee’s in Alexandria is converting its restaurant at 605 50th Avenue West (by Interstate 94) to a dual-branded Hardee’s/Red Burrito location. On Wednesday, May 2, the addition of the Red Burrito menu will give Hardee’s customers a chance to change it up by ordering Mexican fare, including burritos, hard and soft-shelled tacos, combo platters, nachos, taco salad and more.
Friday, April, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Lincoln Lee, 47
Lincoln L. Lee, age 47, died April 23, 2012 at his parents’ home in Dilworth after a courageous battle with cancer.
Friday, April, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Herbert Haiden, 82
Herbert Joseph Haiden, 82, Brandon, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his home.
Friday, August, 05, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Dennis Anderson, 60
Dennis L. Anderson, 60, Ashby, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Friday, August, 26, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Balbina Winkels, 92
Balbina “Minnie” Marie (Schmitz) Winkels died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Bethany Home in Alexandria at the age of 92.
Wednesday, August, 31, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Grimes wins Midwest Section championship
This is the third title for the Geneva Golf Club pro
Wednesday, October, 12, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Eleanor Nyland, 81
Eleanor Mae Nyland, 81, died December 9, 2011 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Wednesday, December, 14, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Josephine Nelson, 77
Josephine “Josie” Agnes Nelson, 77, Carlos, died peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria, following her struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Wednesday, December, 21, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Richard Tweet, 67
Richard “Dick” Tweet, 67, Carlos, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Knute Nelson home in Alexandria.
Friday, February, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Overflow of support for Lake Oscar project
An air of anxiety filled the commissioners’ room at the Douglas County Courthouse on Tuesday as a crowd of more than 20 people, including Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, awaited the commissioners’ response to the Lake Oscar overflow predicament.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Livina Chlian, 90
Livina Gladys Chlian, 90, Glenwood, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Glenwood Village Care Center, where she had made her home since 2001, due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, June, 08, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Violet Munro, 90
Violet P. Munro, age 90 of Glenwood, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.
Wednesday, June, 22, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

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