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How about salad in a jar?
It’s time to pull those boxes of old canning jars out of storage. I’m suggesting this not just because it is the season for pickling asparagus, making jams of fresh berries and rosy rhubarb, and canning fresh produce. These days there are many more uses for those sturdy glass Mason jars.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It’s time to pull those boxes of old canning jars out of storage. I’m suggesting this not just because it is the season for pickling asparagus, making jams of fresh berries and rosy rhubarb, and canning fresh produce. These days there are many more uses for those sturdy glass Mason jars.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
4-H day camp a success
Campers discovered the world of animals at a 4-H day camp on June 27. As they learned about animals, day campers explored nature and had fun along the way.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Campers discovered the world of animals at a 4-H day camp on June 27. As they learned about animals, day campers explored nature and had fun along the way.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria Education Foundation awards $20,000 in grants
The Alexandria Public Schools Education Foundation announced the 2013 Teacher Innovation Grant Awards. The foundation recently awarded a total of $20,000 in support of student-engaged projects that will enrich learning and encourage classroom innovation.
Wednesday, June, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Alexandria Public Schools Education Foundation announced the 2013 Teacher Innovation Grant Awards. The foundation recently awarded a total of $20,000 in support of student-engaged projects that will enrich learning and encourage classroom innovation.
Wednesday, June, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter carriers seek to 'stamp out hunger'
Local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers are hosting a Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 11.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers are hosting a Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 11.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Edwin Nyland, 74
Edwin L. Nyland, 74, passed away on May 14, 2013, after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Edwin L. Nyland, 74, passed away on May 14, 2013, after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Growing Green: Tips for building your own terrarium
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check the soil moisture every week or so. If the soil is dry to the touch, lightly water with your spray bottle. If you have an enclosed terrarium, remove the lid once a month to reduce condensation.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check the soil moisture every week or so. If the soil is dry to the touch, lightly water with your spray bottle. If you have an enclosed terrarium, remove the lid once a month to reduce condensation.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Letter - Fun with fairy tales
Some time ago, a letter in your pages suggested that global warming and resultant climate change is a “fairy tale.” I began to wonder about other possible fairy tales, such as “warm air rises, cools and condenses.” Just how can that be?
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Some time ago, a letter in your pages suggested that global warming and resultant climate change is a “fairy tale.” I began to wonder about other possible fairy tales, such as “warm air rises, cools and condenses.” Just how can that be?
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Up close and personal - local artist doing residency, conducting workshop
Alexandria artist Janelle Sundberg currently has more than 20 of her original watercolor paintings on exhibit at the Historic Landmark Center in Henning through March. The exhibit is called Up Close and Personal: Faces and Flowers.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Alexandria artist Janelle Sundberg currently has more than 20 of her original watercolor paintings on exhibit at the Historic Landmark Center in Henning through March. The exhibit is called Up Close and Personal: Faces and Flowers.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Two inmates who escaped Becker County jail are back in custody
Two Becker County jail inmates are back in custody after a short-lived escape Saturday.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two Becker County jail inmates are back in custody after a short-lived escape Saturday.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
'Everything is waiting' downtown
The First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alexandria invites the community to “Everything is waiting for you…Downtown” on Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 221 7th Avenue West.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
The First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alexandria invites the community to “Everything is waiting for you…Downtown” on Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 221 7th Avenue West.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
So much to do, so little time
The only thing Harry and Joan Davis of Brandon have to worry about during retirement is how to find enough time to get everything done. Their shop is full of projects patiently waiting to be completed. While the projects themselves aren’t in any hurry, the Davises are.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
The only thing Harry and Joan Davis of Brandon have to worry about during retirement is how to find enough time to get everything done. Their shop is full of projects patiently waiting to be completed. While the projects themselves aren’t in any hurry, the Davises are.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Check your tahini; it could make you sick
Two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old - have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old - have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Body of man missing since May found near Orr
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Thursday, September, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Thursday, September, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Column - 1987: JHS marching band is Aquatennial grand champioin
July 1962 Dr. Jack Clifford won the men’s Alexandria Golf Club championship, his second in three years. Margaret Perino captured the women’s award…
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
July 1962 Dr. Jack Clifford won the men’s Alexandria Golf Club championship, his second in three years. Margaret Perino captured the women’s award…
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ask a trooper: Warnings issued over large vans
I’ve heard some information about the dangers of a 15-passenger van. I was surprised at some of the information and I believe it is very valuable, so can you please write about it? Some of these vehicles are still being driven.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I’ve heard some information about the dangers of a 15-passenger van. I was surprised at some of the information and I believe it is very valuable, so can you please write about it? Some of these vehicles are still being driven.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: management of pantry pests - locate the source
I love to bake in the fall and was all set to make oatmeal cookies the other day but found my oatmeal container full of adult moths and various-sized larvae. Yuck!
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
I love to bake in the fall and was all set to make oatmeal cookies the other day but found my oatmeal container full of adult moths and various-sized larvae. Yuck!
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Column - 1962: Parents get answers to questions on parties, dating
DECEMBER 2002 Looking for a Big Ole bobble-head? He’s available exclusively at the Runestone Museum for $19.94 while supplies last.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
DECEMBER 2002 Looking for a Big Ole bobble-head? He’s available exclusively at the Runestone Museum for $19.94 while supplies last.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County Adopt-a-Highway program covers 63 percent of county roads
Despite “going green” and environmentally conscious efforts across the globe, people still toss trash out their windows along the highway. Douglas County has endorsed a resolution to support the Minnesota Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Despite “going green” and environmentally conscious efforts across the globe, people still toss trash out their windows along the highway. Douglas County has endorsed a resolution to support the Minnesota Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
These fireplace efficiency tips can save you money
This weekend as you huddle around the fireplace to escape the spring chill, remember the fireplace likely loses more heat than it gives off.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This weekend as you huddle around the fireplace to escape the spring chill, remember the fireplace likely loses more heat than it gives off.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
YMCA and Knute Nelson team up
The Alexandria YMCA and Knute Nelson in Alexandria will participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The Alexandria YMCA and Knute Nelson in Alexandria will participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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