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Five steps to wowing your lady on Valentine's Day
How will your 2013 Valentine’s Day be remembered? Good, bad, or, worse yet – indifferent.
Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Out and About: Valentine music
On Valentine’s Day, shoppers at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria were treated to something not normally found in a grocery store.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Take time to know your man
On the coffee shop chalk board today was this question, “What is your best Valentine’s Day advice?” Here’s what I wrote: “Girls, go to him eagerly.”
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

We are at our best when we are giving
This year, Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle of Random Acts of Kindness Week. When I realized this, it got me thinking: What if, instead of just focusing on one day of showing love to our sweetheart, we spent a whole week doing small things to show love and kindness to those around us?
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Culinary students share treats
Students made fudge, frosted sugar cookies, bonbon chocolate cookies and chocolate kiss cookies for students and staff to purchase in the commons during class breaks.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Make valentine's crafts at upcoming class
From cookie cut-outs to fancy paper hearts, this Community Education class will offer youth in grades 1-4 a variety of activities.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Smaller paychecks, late filing await taxpayers
New Year’s joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Smaller paychecks, late filing await taxpayers in January
New Year joy could quickly turn into January sticker shock for taxpayers surprised by smaller paychecks and little chance of getting tax refunds in January.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Conformity tax bill benefits Minnesotans
Editor's note: The following political column was written by Minnesota Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Sports scoop

Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Bursting with spring splendor
Under all that snow and ice, Mother Nature is patiently waiting to sprout green grass and nourish delicate spring flowers. Believe it or not, spring is on the way. In the meantime, here’s a little hope. Spring has already sprung at local greenhouses.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News