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Local Teen Miss Douglas County has worldly cause
Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night stays Teen Miss Douglas County from serving her public. On a rainy Thursday evening in January, Abby Hlinsky received her official banner and was congratulated by Alexandria Mayor Sara Carlson for her accomplishment of becoming Teen Miss Douglas County 2013.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

City starts search for Ward 2 member
The search is on for who will be the new Ward 2 Alexandria City Council member. Incumbent Sara Carlson will be leaving the post on January 2 to serve as Alexandria mayor as a result of her election win.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE 12:45 A.M. ELECTION: Krebs wins District 206 School Board; two challengers win county commissioner races; Carlson is mayor
In an extremely close race for Alexandria School District 206, Angie Krebs won by just 55 votes out of more than 13,000 ballots that were cast. Results from all 37 precincts in Douglas County have now been tabulated.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE 8:45 A.M. ELECTION: MN House districts 8B, 12A, 12B, MN Senate districts 8, 12 and MN Constitutional amendments
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE RESULTS 2:25 P.M. ELECTION: Local towns and school board races
You'll find unofficial election results for contested races in: Local towns: Brandon, Carlos, Garfield, Kensington, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Brandon Township Local school boards: Brandon, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and West Central Area
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

3 million head to Minnesota polls
Three million Minnesotans are expected to exercise their democratic right to vote today as polls show some contests getting tighter.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Our choice for Alexandria mayor: Carlson
Voters in the city of Alexandria are fortunate to have an experienced, well-qualified candidate to take over the reins of leading this growing city: Sara Carlson.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

When home hurts: Domestic violence awareness in Alexandria
A step in the right direction, and another, and another. Citizens, victims and survivors of domestic violence led the sixth annual Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence walk through Alexandria on Tuesday to raise awareness of the crime.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Echo Press to endorse candidates soon
With Election Day drawing nearer, readers will soon be seeing the Echo Press’ endorsement of candidates. Through the years, some readers have objected to our decision to endorse candidates. They’ve said that the newspaper has no business telling them who they should vote for. They’ve said endorsements show our “bias’ toward candidates and that the newspaper should stick only with the facts.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Alexandria Mayor Candidate: Mark Pederson
Running for Alexandria Mayor
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria Mayor Candidate: Sara Carlson
Running for Alexandria Mayor
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Forums on October 23, 30 offer insights into county, city, school races
Local voters will have the opportunity to hear and ask questions of candidates for Douglas County commissioner, Alexandria mayor and Wards 3 and 5 council members, as well as candidates for the open seat on the School District 206 Board of Education.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

VIDEO: Gilded shovels, golden futures
Can you dig it? Sophomores from Jefferson High School in Alexandria can. Grasping golden shovels, nine students dug in and tossed a tuft of dirt into the breeze on Friday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school on Pioneer Road and 50th Avenue.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Groundbreaking ceremony set for new high school
Plans for the new high school are finalized. The Alexandria School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that the official groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, September 14. It will take place at the building site on Pioneer Road and 50th Avenue, across from the Grand Arbor by Knute Nelson.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Pederson seeks Alexandria mayoral spot
Mark R. Pederson has formally announced his candidacy for mayor of Alexandria. He is running against Sara Carlson, Ward 2 council member and the only other mayoral candidate to file for the November 6 election.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria mayor Dan Ness receives award
Alexandria Mayor Dan Ness received the Jack Murray Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Owatonna for his excellence in service to Greater Minnesota.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Cities, conservationists say farmers pollute too much
Minnesota city and conservation leaders say farmers contribute most of the pollution to state waters but do too little to prevent the damage or fix it. They told reporters Tuesday that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency needs to take action by ordering farmers to lower their pollution contribution.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News