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One person killed in crash on I-94 near Alexandria
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 east of Alexandria early this morning.
Saturday, May, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - A graphic reminder for summer drivers
The number of people who have died in motor vehicle crashes in Minnesota has topped 100 this year. At this rate, the Department of Public Safety projects that there will be around 400 killed by the end of year.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

UPDATE: Fatal crash near Villard Tuesday
Villard man dies in two-vehicle crash.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Truck driver given jail time for fatal crash
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

The facts on older adult drivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 33 million licensed drivers age 65 and older in the U.S. in 2009.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

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

This past weekend was deadliest of year for crashes in state; eight killed
At least eight people were killed on Minnesota roads this past weekend, April 6 through early Monday morning, April 8, making it the deadliest weekend of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Pilot makes emergency landing at Red Wing airport
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

One year ago: deadliest day on state roads
On February 20, 2012, eight people were killed on Minnesota roads, making it the deadliest day of the year.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE 9:30 A.M. Tuesday: I-94 closes near Barnesville after fatal crash on icy roads
More information has been released about a fatal crash that temporarily closed the westbound lanes on Interstate 94 near Barnesville Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Hey, you, behind the wheel: Wake up!
Here’s a problem that in our estimation doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves: fatigued driving.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

News Briefs: Head Start student left on bus
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Forum Communications Company - News

MnDOT releases list of innovative road, bridge projects in 2012
The Maryland Avenue bridge replacement over Interstate 35E in St. Paul, the Highway 61 bridge project over the Mississippi River in Hastings, and the reconstruction of Highway 14 between Waseca and Owatonna are among more than 300 state highway and bridge projects that were under construction in 2012.
Sunday, November, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Driver in fatal crash near Cloquet was returning from methadone clinic
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, October, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Motorists, farm equipment operators should share roads
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Parents of girl who drowned in Wisconsin face charges
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Wisconsin, North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, September, 25, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

News Briefs: Dogs victimized by parvo outbreak in Willmar area
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

News Briefs: Brothers sentenced in mother's murder in Alberta
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Driving alert: Watch for farm equipment
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Boat capsizes near Bena, two men drown
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

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