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Propane-fed fire engulfs truck
Dale Walsh was driving his 1994 Ford truck last Friday when he heard something hissing from the truck’s bed that contained five 20 to 40-pound propane tanks.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

No 'pane,' no gain: Propane powered vehicles are a gas in Alexandria
Twenty-cent weekly jumps at the gas pumps, fluctuating corn prices, skepticism about electric cars and insecurities about the fuel of the future caused some people to look elsewhere for an alternative energy source. Lee Ostendorf, owner/manager of TireMaxx in Alexandria, looked across the pond.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Garage fire reported in Carlos Township
A propane heater started a garage on fire in Carlos Township Sunday night.
Monday, December, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Program helps with energy costs
Help with energy costs is available through the Energy Assistance Program. The average grant is $612.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Engaged - Schnell and Winter
Tiffany Schnell and Jason Winter, both of Alexandria, announce their engagement.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

Energy assistance grant program closes May 31
The last day to apply for the Energy Assistance Program for help with your energy costs for this season is Thursday, May 31, 2012. The average grant is $487.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Health officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow food safety advice
Power outages from recent storms may cause foods to become spoiled and cause illness if eaten, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Health. To prevent illness, officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow basic food safety advice.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
The Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this silent killer.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Carbon monoxide incidents increase during winter
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Here's how to stay safe on your summer road trip
With kids out of school, summer is the perfect time for a family trip. To save money, many families will be bypassing the airport and hitting the road. In fact, according to a survey by TripAdvisor, 70 percent of those traveling this past Memorial Day, got there by car.
Saturday, June, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Be aware, take action against CO poisoning
Don’t let yourself become a victim of a silent killer. Take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It’s not a threat to take lightly.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Cold Weather Rule, heating assistance available to low-income Minnesotans
With snow already pounding northwestern Minnesota and freezing temperatures around the corner for all Minnesotans, the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission are encouraging low-income Minnesotans to contact their utilities to ask about Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule and to apply for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) through their local service providers.
Saturday, October, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Suspect arrested in Detroit Lakes shooting case
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Postal service offers ideas for going green
The U.S. Postal Service can help shippers go green and save green by sending holiday gifts and shipments in eco-responsible packaging from the comfort of home or office at usps.com, the Post Office that’s always open.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Follow these tips to have a safe holiday season
Minnesota Department Public Safety and Department of Health officials are urging Minnesotans to be aware of safety hazards in the home as they celebrate the holidays and settle in for the winter.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Man gets nine years for assaulting boys, setting fire
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Washington woman identified as fire victim
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News