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Douglas County Historical Society to host bake sale and open house
There will be live demonstrations and samples of lefse and krumkake, with some for sale, as well.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Learn the art of weaving baskets
In Community Education’s “Sampler Basket” class, three different weaving techniques will be “sampled” to create a round basket.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Growing green - Fungus among us
In the past few weeks, I have been inundated with samples of sick and dying plants. For the most part, these plants have suffered from a variety of fungal diseases.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Zebra mussels discovered in Lake Winnibigoshish
Water sampling efforts have detected the presence of two microscopic, larval zebra mussels, also called veligers, in Lake Winnibigoshish located in Cass and Itasca counties, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New test results show no DNA evidence of Asian carp in Minnesota rivers
New analyses for Asian carp DNA in water samples from the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers showed little evidence of bighead and silver carp, researchers announced in a report released today.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Consumer advisory issued for recalled organic grape tomatoes
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to the recall of Menno Beachy brand Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes after routine testing by the Department found a sample of the product to be contaminated with salmonella.
Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Consumers warned about sausage products
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting customers to avoid consuming smoked pork and beef pepper sticks produced by Belgrade Meat Center after routine product sampling discovered the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Advisory issued over fresh cilantro sold in certain stores, including Alexandria
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to not eat fresh cilantro that was sold at certain stores after routine testing by the Department found a sample of the product to be contaminated with salmonella.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ag department issues consumer advisory for Blackstar Heavy Whipping Cream
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is advising consumers to avoid consuming Blackstar Dairy brand heavy whipping cream with a sell-by date of june 17, 2012 after routine sampling by MDA staff found the product had not been properly pasteurized.
Monday, June, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Warning issued over smoked sausage products at Belgrade Meat Centers
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid consuming smoked pork and beef pepper sticks produced by Belgrade Meat Center, Belgrade, Minn., after routine product sampling discovered the products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

That's some stinkin' good garlic sauce
I’ve been to wine tasting parties, cheese tastings and olive oil tastings, but a garlic tasting party? Never. When veteran gardener Carol Schmidt invited me to her farm near Pelican Rapids, Minn., to sample some of the 20 varieties of garlic she grows, I immediately said yes.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Growing Green: Healthy soil, healthy plants
Yesterday, the redwing blackbirds made their annual return to the trees surrounding my home, sending my puppy into insane barking, jumping, and twirling fits!
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Growing Green: Submit soil tests now
I have had many calls asking whether garden soil tests should be submitted in the fall. The answer is yes! Now is the perfect time to submit soil tests and amend your gardens per the results-based recommendations.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

'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

Viking Antiques event to show wool spinning
On Friday, September 21 at 2 p.m., Viking Antiques of Alexandria will host Dr. David Kanis of Eagle Bend, who will present a pioneer showing of how cloth was made.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Out and About: Lifestyles Expo
The 19th annual Lifestyles Expo drew hundreds of people to Viking Plaza on Saturday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Studies show unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes, rivers
Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Harper’s Chord trio to make Alexandria debut
The Central Minnesota trio, Harper’s Chord, will perform on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale in Alexandria.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Harper's Chord returns to area
Harper’s Chord will return to the Alexandria area on Saturday, March 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Carlos Creek Winery.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Public invited to 'Dine Around Douglas'
The 6th annual YMCA Dining Around Douglas is Sunday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

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