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Task force to develop health insurance exchange marketplace
Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman announced this week he will assemble a task force to advise on the design and development of a Minnesota-made health insurance exchange.
Saturday, September, 10, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman announced this week he will assemble a task force to advise on the design and development of a Minnesota-made health insurance exchange.
Saturday, September, 10, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DFLers want to beat feds to health insurance changes
Some Minnesota officials say the race is on to beat the federal government in setting up a marketplace to buy health insurance.
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Some Minnesota officials say the race is on to beat the federal government in setting up a marketplace to buy health insurance.
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nominations accepted for governor's trade awards
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Governor's International Trade Awards, which honor Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace.
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Governor's International Trade Awards, which honor Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace.
Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Men's breakfast planned
A new six-part DVD series by Chuck Colson entitled “Doing the Right Thing” will begin on Friday, July 1, at the monthly Men’s Faith at Work Breakfast sponsored by the Unity Foundation.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
A new six-part DVD series by Chuck Colson entitled “Doing the Right Thing” will begin on Friday, July 1, at the monthly Men’s Faith at Work Breakfast sponsored by the Unity Foundation.
Friday, June, 24, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
Improved website offers small businesses health insurance tool
An expanded website to give small business owners an unprecedented detailed review of their health insurance plan choices was recently launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Monday, November, 21, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An expanded website to give small business owners an unprecedented detailed review of their health insurance plan choices was recently launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Monday, November, 21, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter – Jefferson is landlocked and crowded
As a graduate of Jefferson High School, I want more for my nephews, Sam and Cody, when they get to senior high.
Wednesday, September, 21, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As a graduate of Jefferson High School, I want more for my nephews, Sam and Cody, when they get to senior high.
Wednesday, September, 21, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria Extrusion CEO to share company's success story
Enterprise Minnesota will present “Growing Profitably: Four Manufacturing Success Stories.” Presenters include: • Tom Schabel, CEO, Alexandria Extrusion
Tuesday, November, 22, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Enterprise Minnesota will present “Growing Profitably: Four Manufacturing Success Stories.” Presenters include: • Tom Schabel, CEO, Alexandria Extrusion
Tuesday, November, 22, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Weigh-in on consumer protection at Minnesota State Fair
Five hundred tons, or over 1 million pounds, of Minnesota consumers have weighed-in at the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s State Fair booth since last Thursday. More than 7,000 fairgoers – precisely weighed by the department’s Weights and Measures equipment – have had the opportunity to learn a little more about what the state’s Commerce Department does to protect Minnesota consumers every day.
Monday, September, 05, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Five hundred tons, or over 1 million pounds, of Minnesota consumers have weighed-in at the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s State Fair booth since last Thursday. More than 7,000 fairgoers – precisely weighed by the department’s Weights and Measures equipment – have had the opportunity to learn a little more about what the state’s Commerce Department does to protect Minnesota consumers every day.
Monday, September, 05, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota delegation calls on FDA to cut red tape in review process for medical devices
A Minnesota delegation of lawmakers sent a letter to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking an explanation for the increase of hurdles and delays faced by companies seeking approval for medical devices.
Monday, July, 04, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A Minnesota delegation of lawmakers sent a letter to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking an explanation for the increase of hurdles and delays faced by companies seeking approval for medical devices.
Monday, July, 04, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Donnelly expands in-house capabilities
Donnelly Custom Manufacturing has added a Super Mold Maker 2500i Vertical CNC – a computer numerical control milling machine to enhance internal molding and tooling engineering support.
Friday, July, 01, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Donnelly Custom Manufacturing has added a Super Mold Maker 2500i Vertical CNC – a computer numerical control milling machine to enhance internal molding and tooling engineering support.
Friday, July, 01, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Ag department offers workshops to assist specialty growers with grant applications
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received $700,000 in federal funding to help promote and enhance the specialty crop industry.
Monday, January, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received $700,000 in federal funding to help promote and enhance the specialty crop industry.
Monday, January, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ag department issues consumer advisory for Korean shellfish
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is advising consumers to avoid eating Korean shellfish and products containing Korean shellfish after a federal evaluation determined that Korea’s shellfish sanitation controls do not meet the minimal standards established by international agreement.
Thursday, May, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is advising consumers to avoid eating Korean shellfish and products containing Korean shellfish after a federal evaluation determined that Korea’s shellfish sanitation controls do not meet the minimal standards established by international agreement.
Thursday, May, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislative Notebook: House OKs tougher synthetic drug penalties
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs.
Thursday, March, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs.
Thursday, March, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Department of Commerce launches redesigned website
The Minnesota Department of Commerce today launched a newly redesigned, user-friendly website. The new site, mn.gov/commerce , is designed to provide easier access to information and deliver better service to Minnesota consumers and businesses.
Thursday, October, 13, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Commerce today launched a newly redesigned, user-friendly website. The new site, mn.gov/commerce
Thursday, October, 13, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Dayton signs omnibus agriculture legislation into law
Governor Mark Dayton has signed into law the 2012 Omnibus Agriculture Policy bill. The legislation, which received broad bipartisan support, streamlines and modernizes statutes covering food safety enforcement, grain trade and renewable fuels.
Tuesday, May, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor Mark Dayton has signed into law the 2012 Omnibus Agriculture Policy bill. The legislation, which received broad bipartisan support, streamlines and modernizes statutes covering food safety enforcement, grain trade and renewable fuels.
Tuesday, May, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - Credit union debate a matter of equity
Someone in the press should be looking into questions such as these. An analogy would be if Chrysler and GM were allowed to offer any kind of vehicle to the general public – subcompacts, compacts, sedans, SUVs, etc., but they had to pay taxes on the cars they sell. However, Ford could only make sedans, nothing else, but, in exchange for the restriction, it would not have to pay taxes on the sedans they sell
Wednesday, May, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Someone in the press should be looking into questions such as these. An analogy would be if Chrysler and GM were allowed to offer any kind of vehicle to the general public – subcompacts, compacts, sedans, SUVs, etc., but they had to pay taxes on the cars they sell. However, Ford could only make sedans, nothing else, but, in exchange for the restriction, it would not have to pay taxes on the sedans they sell
Wednesday, May, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Report examines how Affordable Care Act will impact small towns
According to a new report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs, nearly 15 million young adults (19-29 years of age) in America are without health insurance. However, the report estimates that over 12 million of that young adult uninsured population will obtain coverage under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Thursday, July, 07, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
According to a new report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs, nearly 15 million young adults (19-29 years of age) in America are without health insurance. However, the report estimates that over 12 million of that young adult uninsured population will obtain coverage under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Thursday, July, 07, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Black Eyed Peas to hold benefit concert in Minot, North Dakota
Six-time Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artists The Black Eyes Peas will hold a benefit concert on September 3 at the North Dakota State Fair Grandstand to assist the victims of the flooding that devastated Minot and surrounding North Dakota communities.
Sunday, August, 07, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Six-time Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artists The Black Eyes Peas will hold a benefit concert on September 3 at the North Dakota State Fair Grandstand to assist the victims of the flooding that devastated Minot and surrounding North Dakota communities.
Sunday, August, 07, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Chinese trade team tours SunOpta Alexandria plant
It’s lean. It’s green. It is a powerful little bean.
Wednesday, August, 31, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s lean. It’s green. It is a powerful little bean.
Wednesday, August, 31, 2011 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Housing market shows signs of recovery
With a new year ahead, home sales across Minnesota showed signs of recovery in 2011, according to the Annual Housing Report released last week by the Minnesota Association of Realtors. The numbers of closed sales and pending sales were up for 2011, compared to 2010.
Wednesday, February, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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With a new year ahead, home sales across Minnesota showed signs of recovery in 2011, according to the Annual Housing Report released last week by the Minnesota Association of Realtors. The numbers of closed sales and pending sales were up for 2011, compared to 2010.
Wednesday, February, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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