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Commissioner cautious of clutter in Douglas County
Permit applications, donations, and bid contracts rounded out a fairly routine Douglas County board meeting on May 14. Inquiries from a first-term commissioner added a few points.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Permit applications, donations, and bid contracts rounded out a fairly routine Douglas County board meeting on May 14. Inquiries from a first-term commissioner added a few points.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Studies show chemicals detected in lakes and rivers
Two studies released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two studies released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Studies show unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes, rivers
Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Grass carp near Sartell is northernmost find for Asian carp
An angler bowfishing on the Mississippi River north of Sartell last week shot a 25-pound grass carp, an exotic species that previously has been found only much further south in Minnesota, including lower portions of the Mississippi, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An angler bowfishing on the Mississippi River north of Sartell last week shot a 25-pound grass carp, an exotic species that previously has been found only much further south in Minnesota, including lower portions of the Mississippi, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Survey shows economic recovery is missing rural areas
Economic recovery is reaching Minnesotans unequally, according to a statewide survey released by the Blandin Foundation. The real-time snapshot of community issues, perceptions and priorities among rural Minnesota residents, called Rural Pulse, demonstrated that demand for living-wage jobs far outweighs all other concerns.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Economic recovery is reaching Minnesotans unequally, according to a statewide survey released by the Blandin Foundation. The real-time snapshot of community issues, perceptions and priorities among rural Minnesota residents, called Rural Pulse, demonstrated that demand for living-wage jobs far outweighs all other concerns.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Money available for specialty crop growers
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Area resident wins $7,000 in Lottery
Raymond Castonguay of Alexandria recently won $7,000 by playing the Minnesota Lottery’s Crossword Multiplier scratch game.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Raymond Castonguay of Alexandria recently won $7,000 by playing the Minnesota Lottery’s Crossword Multiplier scratch game.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sports and asthma: Minnesota kids compete
A new analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health finds that middle and high school students who have asthma are just as likely as their peers, who do not have asthma, to participate in sports.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health finds that middle and high school students who have asthma are just as likely as their peers, who do not have asthma, to participate in sports.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Utility bill tip: Look for Energy Star label
Whether shopping for a new refrigerator, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, computer, TV, lighting products, clothes washer, windows, doors, and more, look for the Energy Star label, advises the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Whether shopping for a new refrigerator, furnace, air conditioner, water heater, computer, TV, lighting products, clothes washer, windows, doors, and more, look for the Energy Star label, advises the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
Out and About: Eco Fair held April 25
Earth and the environment took center stage at the fourth annual Community Eco Fair Thursday at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria. School District 206 hosted the free event, with support from local businesses and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Earth and the environment took center stage at the fourth annual Community Eco Fair Thursday at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria. School District 206 hosted the free event, with support from local businesses and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Support solar standard legislation
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
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
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
Applications are being accepted for Minnesota GreenCorps
Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting hosts and Americorp members for the upcoming program year.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting hosts and Americorp members for the upcoming program year.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Wedding - Peterson and Godfrey
Sarah Peterson of Superior, Wisconsin, and Michael Godfrey of Alexandria were married on December 28, 2012 at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, with a reception following.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings
Sarah Peterson of Superior, Wisconsin, and Michael Godfrey of Alexandria were married on December 28, 2012 at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, with a reception following.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings
Swimming in sewage: Grant funds available to upgrade septic systems
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.
Thursday, April, 25, 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
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
Douglas County Land and Resource report breaks down building trends
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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