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News Briefs: Day care provider charged in infant’s death
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, May, 23, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, May, 23, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Editorial - Government trampled on First Amendment in seizing phone records
The Associated Press Media Editors Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Justice Department in seizing phone records of The Associated Press.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Associated Press Media Editors Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Justice Department in seizing phone records of The Associated Press.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
On the Street - May 17, 2013
The National Association of Health Underwriters recently accredited Al Carlson, a certified employee benefit specialist with Bremer Bank, as a Certified PPACA Professional.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
The National Association of Health Underwriters recently accredited Al Carlson, a certified employee benefit specialist with Bremer Bank, as a Certified PPACA Professional.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Caterpillar numbers are climbing
Forest tent caterpillar populations have been rising in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, and that trend is expected to intensify, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forest tent caterpillar populations have been rising in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, and that trend is expected to intensify, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR conducting statewide aerial Canada goose survey
A statewide aerial Canada goose survey began Sunday, May 5.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A statewide aerial Canada goose survey began Sunday, May 5.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Manufacturers confident but concerned about future
With manufacturing providing the backbone of Douglas County’s economy, it would be helpful to gaze into a crystal ball to see what the future will hold. Lacking that, there is another tool: a survey called “The State of Manufacturing.”
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With manufacturing providing the backbone of Douglas County’s economy, it would be helpful to gaze into a crystal ball to see what the future will hold. Lacking that, there is another tool: a survey called “The State of Manufacturing.”
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Manufacturers confident but concerned about future
With manufacturing providing the backbone of Douglas County’s economy, it would be helpful to gaze into a crystal ball to see what the future will hold. Lacking that, there is another tool: a survey called “The State of Manufacturing.”
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With manufacturing providing the backbone of Douglas County’s economy, it would be helpful to gaze into a crystal ball to see what the future will hold. Lacking that, there is another tool: a survey called “The State of Manufacturing.”
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Destinations: Festival of Birds
More than 250 species of birds live in Becker County, because the Detroit Lakes area is in the heart of a transition zone of tall grass prairie, northern hardwood and coniferous ecosystems. The 16th annual Festival of Birds is scheduled for May 16-19, 2013.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Travel
More than 250 species of birds live in Becker County, because the Detroit Lakes area is in the heart of a transition zone of tall grass prairie, northern hardwood and coniferous ecosystems. The 16th annual Festival of Birds is scheduled for May 16-19, 2013.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Travel
Aquatic ecologist introduces DIY zebra mussel detection
Spring has finally arrived in Minnesota. Soon lake lovers will be setting their sights on scenes of summer: boating, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming – and, of course, the emergence of watercraft inspectors patrolling for zebra mussels.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Spring has finally arrived in Minnesota. Soon lake lovers will be setting their sights on scenes of summer: boating, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming – and, of course, the emergence of watercraft inspectors patrolling for zebra mussels.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Patty Kakac to perform in Evansville
Patty Kakac will give a concert on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Evansville Art Center.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Patty Kakac will give a concert on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at Evansville Art Center.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Driveways, sealcoating and Earth Day: Key things to consider
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, you might ask yourself, “What can I do to protect the environment?” Any time you’re doing things around the house is a good time to ask whether there’s a safer alternative.
Saturday, April, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, you might ask yourself, “What can I do to protect the environment?” Any time you’re doing things around the house is a good time to ask whether there’s a safer alternative.
Saturday, April, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - Earth Day is April 22; global warming is occurring
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Triclosan is safe and beneficial
The March 27 [Echo Press, Page 1, Is toxic chemical harming our lakes?] piece on the chemical triclosan contained a number of inaccuracies about this safe and beneficial antibacterial ingredient.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The March 27 [Echo Press, Page 1, Is toxic chemical harming our lakes?] piece on the chemical triclosan contained a number of inaccuracies about this safe and beneficial antibacterial ingredient.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Jerald Fiebranz, 73
Jerald Frederick Fiebranz, 73, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 after battling cancer.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Jerald Frederick Fiebranz, 73, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 after battling cancer.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Sharene Eckel, 39
Sharene Myra May Eckel, 39, died March 27, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Sharene Myra May Eckel, 39, died March 27, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Train derails, spills oil near Parkers Prairie
Tanker railcars carrying crude oil derailed north of Parkers Prairie just after 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tanker railcars carrying crude oil derailed north of Parkers Prairie just after 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The trickle effect of triclosan
A lot of questionable decisions were made in the 1960s. Was introducing the antibacterial agent triclosan one of them? The antimicrobial ingredient was first used decades ago in Dial soap and pesticides. It can now be found in personal care products, housewares, toys and Lake Winona in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A lot of questionable decisions were made in the 1960s. Was introducing the antibacterial agent triclosan one of them? The antimicrobial ingredient was first used decades ago in Dial soap and pesticides. It can now be found in personal care products, housewares, toys and Lake Winona in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Pipeline needs action soon
The Keystone XL pipeline is one of the worst ideas the oil industry has ever tried to foist on the American people.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Keystone XL pipeline is one of the worst ideas the oil industry has ever tried to foist on the American people.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
VIDEO: Same cat on the prowl?
Dave Larson was hunting coyotes with his two hounds January 23 south of Osakis when the dogs picked up the tracks of a mountain lion. There’d been reports of a cat in the area since November, and a buddy of Larson’s, who also hunts with hounds, had treed the lion earlier in January.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Dave Larson was hunting coyotes with his two hounds January 23 south of Osakis when the dogs picked up the tracks of a mountain lion. There’d been reports of a cat in the area since November, and a buddy of Larson’s, who also hunts with hounds, had treed the lion earlier in January.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marjorie Ohsberg, 91
Marjorie Lucille Ohsberg, 91, Alexandria, died March 4, 2013 at home, after a long, valiant battle with adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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Marjorie Lucille Ohsberg, 91, Alexandria, died March 4, 2013 at home, after a long, valiant battle with adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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