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1612978 Requests Proposals - Hazard Mitigation Plan
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
1612978 Requests Proposals - Hazard Mitigation Plan
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Test home for radon before buying, health officials suggest
An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Winter is good time to test your home for radon
Every 25 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Every 25 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from radon-related lung cancer. It is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Health.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Is your home safe from radon?
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Report evaluates wetland regulation in Minnesota
In response to Governor Mark Dayton’s Executive Order 12-04, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has released a report evaluating wetland regulation and conservation policy in Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In response to Governor Mark Dayton’s Executive Order 12-04, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has released a report evaluating wetland regulation and conservation policy in Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Meeting - Alexandria City Council September 10
Thursday, September, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, September, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners January 22
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
DNR to update list of threatened species
A public hearing to gather input on proposed updates to the state list of endangered, threatened and special concern species will be held before an administrative law judge at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Sanford Center – Bemidji Regional Event Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A public hearing to gather input on proposed updates to the state list of endangered, threatened and special concern species will be held before an administrative law judge at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Sanford Center – Bemidji Regional Event Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji.
Saturday, February, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Feedlot air emissions treatment cost calculator available
Owners and operators of livestock and poultry operations have a new tool to calculate the costs and benefits of installing technologies to treat odors and gases emitted from the facilities: a feedlot air emissions treatment cost calculator. The calculator comes with three how-to videos.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Owners and operators of livestock and poultry operations have a new tool to calculate the costs and benefits of installing technologies to treat odors and gases emitted from the facilities: a feedlot air emissions treatment cost calculator. The calculator comes with three how-to videos.
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Overflow of support for Lake Oscar project
An air of anxiety filled the commissioners’ room at the Douglas County Courthouse on Tuesday as a crowd of more than 20 people, including Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, awaited the commissioners’ response to the Lake Oscar overflow predicament.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An air of anxiety filled the commissioners’ room at the Douglas County Courthouse on Tuesday as a crowd of more than 20 people, including Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, awaited the commissioners’ response to the Lake Oscar overflow predicament.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Foreclosure prevention counseling saved more than $260 million
More than 3,700 foreclosures were prevented in Minnesota last year, saving homeowners, lenders, neighborhoods and local governments more than $260 million, according to a study recently released by the Minnesota Homeownership Center.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More than 3,700 foreclosures were prevented in Minnesota last year, saving homeowners, lenders, neighborhoods and local governments more than $260 million, according to a study recently released by the Minnesota Homeownership Center.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Concerns about library internet use discussed at commissioners' meeting
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Here's advice for landowners dealing with drought
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water and climate and other experts are predicting drought conditions in the West and places across the nation, marking a possible two-year drought in many states.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water and climate and other experts are predicting drought conditions in the West and places across the nation, marking a possible two-year drought in many states.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR to update state list of threatened, endangered, special concern species
A state list first established nearly 30 years ago to highlight plants and animals at risk of disappearing from Minnesota’s landscape is about to get updated, and the public is invited to comment on the proposed changes.
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A state list first established nearly 30 years ago to highlight plants and animals at risk of disappearing from Minnesota’s landscape is about to get updated, and the public is invited to comment on the proposed changes.
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislative Notebook: House votes for safer children’s products
Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislative notebook: House votes for safer children's products
Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals. They approved on a 113-13 vote a measure to ban companies from intentionally putting formaldehyde in child care products.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals. They approved on a 113-13 vote a measure to ban companies from intentionally putting formaldehyde in child care products.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Romney, Obama show rural issue differences
Questionnaires and other sources provide a glimpse into what President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney think about rural issues, since they seldom discuss the topic on the campaign trail.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Questionnaires and other sources provide a glimpse into what President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney think about rural issues, since they seldom discuss the topic on the campaign trail.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
MPCA: No further review required of Osakis-area hog feedlot
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria proposes 3 percent levy increase for 2013
When Alexandria city leaders first started going over budget requests this summer, the numbers added up to a 22 percent tax levy increase for next year. After several budget committee meetings and work sessions, the Alexandria City Council approved a 2013 preliminary tax levy increase of 3.09 percent Monday night.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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When Alexandria city leaders first started going over budget requests this summer, the numbers added up to a 22 percent tax levy increase for next year. After several budget committee meetings and work sessions, the Alexandria City Council approved a 2013 preliminary tax levy increase of 3.09 percent Monday night.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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