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Minnesota Destinations: Alexandria
The phrase, “easy to get to – hard to leave,” isn’t just a Chamber of Commerce pitch line for the Alexandria lakes area. It’s true. People are having a hard time leaving because they’re having so much fun. Alexandria is conveniently located on Interstate 94.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Travel

Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests; DNR offers tips to drivers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas. Each year at this time, many female turtles move from lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams to nesting areas, where they deposit their eggs in self-excavated nests.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Author of 'Satan Like Spam' to visit Cherry Street Books
Cherry Street Books will host a book signing by Oklahoma author Nicole Garber on Saturday, May 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at the bookstore, 503 Broadway, Alexandria. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Dogs used to detect zebra mussels
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will use three zebra mussel-sniffing K-9 teams for the first time this year to help combat the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Tim-brrrr! Tech students cut through cold snap at Smokey Timbers Camp
A brisk springtime revival resonated through the forest last Wednesday morning at the Smokey Timbers Camp on Lake Miltona. As saws and drills whirred, May Day felt more like the autumnal equinox with temperatures lingering around freezing. Once a year, the Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) SkillsUSA students spruce up the camp for youth groups, campers and nature enthusiasts.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

DNR uses dogs to detect zebra mussels
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be using three zebra mussel-sniffing K-9 teams for the first time this year to help combat the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Cabinet shop fire in Moorhead blamed on stain rags
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Dog obedience class starts April 23
The Lakes Area Humane Society (LAHS) will offer a basic dog obedience class starting on Tuesday, April 23. The cost is $60, and the profits will be applied toward the operating expense of the animal shelter.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Lessons learned from the 2012 ice fishing season
The 2012 ice fishing season is drawing to a close. For those of you who spend time on the ice, there are a few things we can learn from this year’s ice fishing season. These are important lessons, life’s moments that will someday be the “I remember back during the winter of 2012” that will be ever etched in our minds.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New free app gives alerts to tornado dangers
The American Red Cross recently launched its tornado app. This free app, available in English or Spanish, gives iPhone, iPad and Android smartphone and tablet users instant access to local and real-time information. This will help them know what to do before, during and after a tornado.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Crash-landing on Latoka
A family of four escaped injury when their plane parachuted down onto Lake Latoka in Alexandria on Friday morning. Witnesses on shore reported hearing a plane’s engine making sputtering noises, followed by a loud bang, which came from the plane’s parachute being deployed.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE: 3:10 P.M. WITH VIDEO: Plane crashes on Lake Latoka Friday
According to law enforcement scanner traffic at approximately 10:30 this morning, a plane just crashed on northwest Lake Latoka in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Where does your food come from?
If you are typical of most Americans, your answer to “Where does your food come from?” is the obvious, the grocery store. In reality, the store is the final distribution point of the food chain.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

New tornado app brings American Red Cross safety information to mobile devices
The American Red Cross launched its official Tornado App this week, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas, such as Minnesota.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Seal who escaped Duluth zoo euthanized
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Man charged with arson following vehicle theft
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Fish house removal dates approaching
Minnesota’s ice fishing shelter removal dates are approaching, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Program offers $25,000 grant to make neighborhoods a better place to live
Do you have an idea that would make your community a better place to live, and would $25,000 be a game-changer?
Saturday, February, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Essentials list to get additional items
Thank you, Representative Franson, for helping us understand the essentials of being middle class.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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