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Wage and benefit survey offered for businesses in Alexandria area
Businesses that are located within 50 miles of the Alexandria area are invited to participate in the 2013 West Central Minnesota Wage and Benefit Survey.
Friday, June, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Many things left to do this session
Editor's note: The following is a week in review column by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Osakis welcomes new grocery store
There’s been a whole lot of buzz and excitement and now it’s official – Osakis Family Foods opened for business on May 16. Heath and Cindy Peterson recently bought the former grocery store in Osakis.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State jobless rate falls to 5.3 percent
The Minnesota unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 5.3 percent in April, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1691629 Public Notice - Economic Development Meeting May 21

Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Letter - Housing industry does not need mandate for indoor sprinkler systems
In order to keep new homes affordable and continue the economic recovery, the members of the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) continue to fight to protect consumers against needless regulations. That’s why we, along with BAM and others in the housing industry, strongly oppose a new regulation being discussed by the state: a requirement that an indoor home sprinkler system must be included in every new 4,500-square-foot home built in Minnesota.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Ingebrigtsen: Session kicks into high gear
Soon we will see a flurry of activity on all of the budget bills that decide how state government will spend taxpayer dollars, as well as major decisions on taxes that will be raised.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Bill encourages growth of ag energy technologies
Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) introduced the energy legislation to be included in the 2013 Farm Bill, which includes several provisions expected to create jobs throughout Minnesota and the country.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State launches new blog aimed at helping entrepreneurs
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched a new blog aimed at providing practical guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners in Minnesota.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Small companies, big impact
Douglas County is very fortunate to have a solid base of large, local manufacturing companies that provide jobs, add to the area’s reputation as a vibrant regional hub and support many local causes and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Water is key part of outdoors measure
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Senate tax plan unveiled
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Senate emphasizes job creation
Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Democrats propose list of tax increases
Editor's note: The following is a weekly update from Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State's jobless rate drops slightly in March
The Minnesota unemployment rate dropped 0.1 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted 5.4 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Legislative Notebook: Jobs bill passes House
House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

House offers $800 bonding bill
The sponsor of the Minnesota House public works funding bill says it would help Minnesota continue its recovery from recession.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Man accused of beating roomie over barking dog
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Manufacturer to expand, new restaurant to open in Alexandria
A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

April is for budget; guns and marriage return in May
The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session. Expect 2013 to be no different.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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