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KSAX reduces operations in Alexandria
Alexandria television station KSAX-TV announced today that it will substantially reduce its operations in Central Minnesota effective immediately.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE: KSAX discontinues broadcasts
For many viewers, it’s like losing a long-time friend. KSAX-TV, which has provided news programming in the Alexandria area for 25 years, announced Tuesday that it was substantially reducing its operations, effective immediately.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

KSAX-TV improves UHF signal
KSAX-TV in Alexandria is expanding and improving its over the air signal.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - 1987: KSAX Channel 42 named 'Citizen of the Year'
SEPTEMBER 1962 The Alexandria public schools opened their doors to 2,773 students this week, eclipsing last year’s number by 76.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Community spirit keeps Jingle Bells alive
Program changes after KSAX closed its doors earlier this year had folks concerned about a silent night during the annual Jingle Bells telethon in Alexandria. But the show must and will go on thanks to community support.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Jingle Bells will still jingle this year
The show will go on – even though the TV station that was broadcasting it has ceased operations. The annual Jingle Bells telethon, hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees, is a tradition that has positively impacted families in the Alexandria area for more than 60 years.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - We have lost a significant partner
No longer will we have local news or local sports publicized the way we have had in the past. I will miss that! We could view local advertising, as well as reporting on special projects within the area. I will miss that!
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Thumbs Up/Down - June 29, 2012
Couch conundrum Thumbs Down: Maybe there is an answer to this problem and we’d like to hear it.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - 1912: Automobile owners asked to pay $5 for highway maintenance
JUNE 2002 Wade Grimager of Miltona knows what it is like to “live on the edge.” He recently was just one vehicle away from falling off the Arkansas River Bridge after a barge hit the bridge and sent several vehicles and a 500-foot section of the road into the water.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Column - 1962: The worst storm in 25 years ripped through Douglas County

Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Column - 1987: CR30 near Belle River became emergency landing strip
SEPTEMBER 1962 Herberger’s has given all men the chance of a lifetime to purchase a fine hand-finished all wool worsted suit at spectacular savings.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Jingle Bells to air on Selective TV
The Jingle Bells telethon will be on the air again this year – on a new channel through Selective TV. The 64th annual fundraiser will take place Saturday, December 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Lake Geneva Christian Center.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Observations from the archives, 1988: More than 400 trees planted
1963, 50 years ago: Douglas County 4-H Talent Contest winners were named at the Central Junior High School in Alexandria.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion