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BREAKING NEWS: Fire in downtown Miltona
Nearby buildings evacuated
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - U.S. history is riddled with school shootings
Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a breaking news bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary: Tired of budget shenanigans? Here’s an answer
With the formal release of President Obama’s budget, the pieces are finally in place for a reprise of the Washington drama we’ve all come to know. There will be high-stakes negotiations, lines in the sand, and enough intrigue to keep Beltway insiders riveted by every piece of breaking news.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Varitech gets tax break for expansion
The Alexandria City Council approved a request to provide tax increment financing (TIF) for FORCE America. The tax break will help the company build a 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility for its property on Iowa Street near Varitech Industries, one of its subsidiaries.
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE: New Pope Francis is from Argentina
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina was elected pope Wednesday.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Echo Press wins 23 awards in state contest
The Echo Press received the second most points in the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual contest among all non-daily newspapers in the state. For the second straight year, the Detroit Lakes Tribune, another Forum Communications Company newspaper, accumulated the most points, 86, to win the prestigious Mills Trophy. The Echo Press was next with 82 points, winning the Herman Roe Editorial Writing Award competition, six additional first place awards, six second place awards and 10 third place awards.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News