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Observations from the archives, 1988: More than 400 trees planted
1963, 50 years ago: Douglas County 4-H Talent Contest winners were named at the Central Junior High School in Alexandria.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Mom was right when she said...
Readers share lessons learned from mothers. The wisdom of moms is legendary. Their sage words of advice pulled many of their sons and daughters through childhood unscathed and through the rough patches of being an adult as well.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Beach Bum Bingo to benefit Relay for Life
Acts of Sincere Kindness (A.S.K.) will hold Beach Bum Bingo to benefit Relay for Life on Saturday, May 11 at the Alexandria VFW. The public is invited to attend this family event.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Wedding dress style show held at Calvary Church
A unique style show was held Saturday, May 4 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. The show featured more than 40 vintage wedding gowns dating as far back as the 1860s.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Walkers unite to help curb MS
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Upper Midwest Chapter held its Walk MS: Alexandria event this past Sunday and more than 200 people of all ages took part. All the money raised will go to support programs and services for the more than 17,000 people with MS and their families in the Upper Midwest Chapter area. Money helps fund cutting edge research to help stop the disease, restore lost function and create a world free of MS.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Bernice Boerner, 79
Bernice Corrine Boerner, 79, passed away peacefully at sunrise, surrounded by her children, on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Diamond Willow in Alexandria. She fought a hard battle with brain cancer.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Run for the Roses displays derby theme
Theatre L’Homme Dieu (TLHD) will hold its third annual Run for the Roses fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Golf Club.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

State Patrol honors heroic citizens
One Minnesotan’s quick thinking to prevent an out-of-control vehicle from causing a potential crash, and three brave citizens who fought through flames to free an elderly passenger before the vehicle she was in burned to the frame were among those honored today by the Minnesota State Patrol at its annual awards ceremony.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Groundbreaking for new mental health building planned in St. Cloud
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new mental health building at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is planned for Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. The ceremony location is the construction site located north of Building 28 and west of Building 9.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

'Birding by Ear' spring workshop offered in Fergus Falls
“Spring is the perfect time to challenge yourself to identify a greater variety of bird species by their calls since new migrants are arriving quickly,” encouraged Matt Conner, Visitor Services Manager at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC) in Fergus Falls.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It all started with pie
Kurt Sieve of Alexandria has spent the last 42 years flipping pancakes, clearing tables, hiring servers, ordering food, managing staff and keeping Traveler’s Inn bustling year after year, right alongside his brother, Jon.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Alfalfa-corn rotation increases yield
Farmers usually enjoy a yield boost when corn is planted following an alfalfa crop. The major reasons are reduced pest and disease pressure, better soil structure that enhances root growth and water infiltration, and an altered soil microbial community, said Jeff Coulter, corn agronomist with University of Minnesota Extension.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

VIDEO: Lady Gaga, paparazzi and cash favored at Construction Couture fashion show
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Public invited to Easter egg hunt
Alexandria United Methodist Church will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Growing Green: It's fruit tree pruning time
Now is the time to start pruning your fruit trees. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Column - Karen will be greeted with a cucumber martini
There are many children – two generations of them, most of them now grown-ups – who are mourning the unthinkable loss of Karen Simmons, the beloved local librarian.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Big Band music to entertain dancers
On Sunday, February 17 from 3 to 7 p.m., the Winter Dance Club will bring Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band to the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Big Band music to entertain
On Sunday, February 17 from 3 to 7 p.m., the Winter Dance Club will bring Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band to the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Five steps to wowing your lady on Valentine's Day
How will your 2013 Valentine’s Day be remembered? Good, bad, or, worse yet – indifferent.
Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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