TAGS
These tag channels match your search request. Click the tag for collection of related articles and information.
eye, Runestone Eye Care, eyes, The Aging EyeRELATED CONTENT
Articles: 228 results from the past year. For older articles, see advanced options.
A glimpse into military life and death
This post is about one particularly hard day, meant only to give you a glimpse of what it is like here and how we cope with what we see. It was 0830 and I was in my office working on some useless spreadsheet when my pager went off. It said “Ax1, GSW APH ETA 10 m.” This translates to incoming…one injured, life threatening (Alpha), Gun Shot Wound, coming by Apache Helicopter, Estimated Time of Arrival, 10 minutes.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This post is about one particularly hard day, meant only to give you a glimpse of what it is like here and how we cope with what we see. It was 0830 and I was in my office working on some useless spreadsheet when my pager went off. It said “Ax1, GSW APH ETA 10 m.” This translates to incoming…one injured, life threatening (Alpha), Gun Shot Wound, coming by Apache Helicopter, Estimated Time of Arrival, 10 minutes.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: Keep your eyes open for ticks
You would think that this later than normal spring would delay the tick season. Well, think again. I pulled five ticks off my dog, Jasmine, on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
You would think that this later than normal spring would delay the tick season. Well, think again. I pulled five ticks off my dog, Jasmine, on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Delivering comfort to wounded warriors
Piece by piece, stitch by stitch, quilt by quilt -– a group of quilters volunteered their talents over the last 18 months to deliver comfort to wounded soldiers. Five local women from the Honor Quilts organization recently joined forces with quilters from Fergus Falls, Perham, Dent and Underwood to sew and hand-deliver 950 Quilts of Valor (QOV) to injured soldiers at Fort Knox and Fort Campbell.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Piece by piece, stitch by stitch, quilt by quilt -– a group of quilters volunteered their talents over the last 18 months to deliver comfort to wounded soldiers. Five local women from the Honor Quilts organization recently joined forces with quilters from Fergus Falls, Perham, Dent and Underwood to sew and hand-deliver 950 Quilts of Valor (QOV) to injured soldiers at Fort Knox and Fort Campbell.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
3M to bring more color to consumer electronic devices
3M announced today it is in the final stages of scale-up for its new 3M Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF).
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3M announced today it is in the final stages of scale-up for its new 3M Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF).
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The invisible lawmakers; the process of dealing with healthcare, Wall Street reform
Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-year-old laws.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-year-old laws.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Attitudes toward mental illnesses need to change
Millions of Americans are dealing with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder and other illnesses. It’s difficult enough to cope with those problems, seek treatment and try to get on the road to recovery, but other factors make it even harder.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Millions of Americans are dealing with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder and other illnesses. It’s difficult enough to cope with those problems, seek treatment and try to get on the road to recovery, but other factors make it even harder.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Pests or pesticides, which is the lesser of two evils?
May is usually the month people start seeing aircraft spraying pesticides. In the Alexandria lakes area, pesticide is sprayed to ward off forest tent caterpillars. The fine mist drifting through the air everyone shares has raised questions about Foray 48B, the biological insecticide sprayed to eradicate the threat.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
May is usually the month people start seeing aircraft spraying pesticides. In the Alexandria lakes area, pesticide is sprayed to ward off forest tent caterpillars. The fine mist drifting through the air everyone shares has raised questions about Foray 48B, the biological insecticide sprayed to eradicate the threat.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Baseball: Osakis nine playing like section power
The Silverstreaks seem to have all the pieces to live up to lofty expectations
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The Silverstreaks seem to have all the pieces to live up to lofty expectations
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
YMCA and Knute Nelson team up
The Alexandria YMCA and Knute Nelson in Alexandria will participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Alexandria YMCA and Knute Nelson in Alexandria will participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gladys Erickson, 79
Gladys Erickson, 79, Austin, MN, formerly of Carlos, died May 2, 2013 at home with her family by her side.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Gladys Erickson, 79, Austin, MN, formerly of Carlos, died May 2, 2013 at home with her family by her side.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Jim Curry to embody John Denver in tribute show
Jim Curry will bring his John Denver tribute show, The Music of John Denver, to the Jefferson High School stage in Alexandria on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The show is the final performance of the Central Lakes Concert Association’s current season.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Jim Curry will bring his John Denver tribute show, The Music of John Denver, to the Jefferson High School stage in Alexandria on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The show is the final performance of the Central Lakes Concert Association’s current season.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Grace Hokanson, 91
Grace Winifred Hokanson, 91, Barrett, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Stevens’ Homes Plus in rural Barrett.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Grace Winifred Hokanson, 91, Barrett, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Stevens’ Homes Plus in rural Barrett.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
VIDEO: Ready, set ... slow!
A slow bicycle race at the Eco Fair Thursday not only offered a unique competitive challenge, it also provided a peek into new bicycles that will pedal around the trails in Alexandria this summer.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A slow bicycle race at the Eco Fair Thursday not only offered a unique competitive challenge, it also provided a peek into new bicycles that will pedal around the trails in Alexandria this summer.
Wednesday, May, 01, 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
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
Letter - Minnesotans unaware political parties have flipped
Minnesota was settled and formed during the Civil War. At that time, the newly-formed Republican Party was the liberal party. The Democrats were the party of the slave-holding South. Lincoln was the “wide-eyed liberal,” a radical who believed in freedom for blacks.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota was settled and formed during the Civil War. At that time, the newly-formed Republican Party was the liberal party. The Democrats were the party of the slave-holding South. Lincoln was the “wide-eyed liberal,” a radical who believed in freedom for blacks.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commentary - There's something wrong with this theory
I know you must believe the theory of evolution is true or you would not teach it. But some things don’t add up.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I know you must believe the theory of evolution is true or you would not teach it. But some things don’t add up.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - April 26, 2013
Thumbs Down: We’ve received several complaints from drivers this past winter and after the recent snowstorms about the condition of County Road 82 East, which used to be known as Highway 27 East between Alexandria and Osakis.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Down: We’ve received several complaints from drivers this past winter and after the recent snowstorms about the condition of County Road 82 East, which used to be known as Highway 27 East between Alexandria and Osakis.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Are you prepared for severe weather, tornadoes?
On average, Minnesota’s severe weather season sees 40 tornadoes per year creating the potential for property damage, financial distress, and personal danger for families.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On average, Minnesota’s severe weather season sees 40 tornadoes per year creating the potential for property damage, financial distress, and personal danger for families.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Crackdown on distracted drivers takes place today
A ticket for texting and driving will make you feel : - ( and chances of getting stopped for thumbs on the phone will increase as Minnesota law enforcement agencies conduct a one-day distracted driving education and enforcement effort today, April 18.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next »
A ticket for texting and driving will make you feel : - ( and chances of getting stopped for thumbs on the phone will increase as Minnesota law enforcement agencies conduct a one-day distracted driving education and enforcement effort today, April 18.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
RSS Feeds