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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
Alexandria girls' golf: Wins are piling up for Cardinals
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
An 'accidental' discovery
Brady Lind of Alexandria is your typical 9-year-old rough-and- tumble boy. He loves hockey and baseball and playing with his brothers Evan, 12, and Caleb, 7. That’s why his parents, Scott and Linda, weren’t surprised when he ended up with a possible fracture in his elbow.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Brady Lind of Alexandria is your typical 9-year-old rough-and- tumble boy. He loves hockey and baseball and playing with his brothers Evan, 12, and Caleb, 7. That’s why his parents, Scott and Linda, weren’t surprised when he ended up with a possible fracture in his elbow.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Kalley's Challenge: Concussions cut short career
This is part one of a two-part series on how two concussions suffered in hockey have altered the life of Jefferson High School junior Kalley Kragenbring.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
This is part one of a two-part series on how two concussions suffered in hockey have altered the life of Jefferson High School junior Kalley Kragenbring.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Air pollution advisory issued for much of Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air pollution health advisory for the southern two-thirds of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metropolitan area and Rochester, effective Friday, March 8 through midday Saturday, March 9.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air pollution health advisory for the southern two-thirds of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metropolitan area and Rochester, effective Friday, March 8 through midday Saturday, March 9.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza widespread, but slowing
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Flu still widespread but new infections appear to be slowing
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Oh bugger, this flu season is a doozie
Happy birthday, no flu. Happy birthday, no flu. The two things you need to do this flu season to keep yourself protected are: get a flu shot and wash your hands.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy birthday, no flu. Happy birthday, no flu. The two things you need to do this flu season to keep yourself protected are: get a flu shot and wash your hands.
Friday, January, 18, 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
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
Not all heart attacks are equal - women react differently to heart problems
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Carbon monoxide incidents increase during winter
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Eight tips for safe snow shoveling
Douglas County received about 11 inches of snow over the weekend. Are you clearing away the snow safely from your driveway and sidewalks?
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County received about 11 inches of snow over the weekend. Are you clearing away the snow safely from your driveway and sidewalks?
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thumbs Up/Down - December 7, 2012
Festive downtown lights Thumbs Up: On the topic of LEDs, you have to admire the beautiful Christmas lights that adorn downtown Alexandria.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Festive downtown lights Thumbs Up: On the topic of LEDs, you have to admire the beautiful Christmas lights that adorn downtown Alexandria.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ban the Bug campaign urges Minnesotans to get vaccinated for influenza
Influenza season is just getting under way in Minnesota, so it’s not too late to get vaccinated against what can be a serious disease, said state health officials.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza season is just getting under way in Minnesota, so it’s not too late to get vaccinated against what can be a serious disease, said state health officials.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ban the Bug campaign urges Minnesotans to get vaccinated for influenza
Influenza season is just getting underway in Minnesota, so it's not too late to get vaccinated against what can be a serious disease, say state health officials. Nearly everyone should get vaccinated and there are more options for doing so than ever before.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza season is just getting underway in Minnesota, so it's not too late to get vaccinated against what can be a serious disease, say state health officials. Nearly everyone should get vaccinated and there are more options for doing so than ever before.
Sunday, November, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Education, awareness can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
The Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this silent killer.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Commerce warns Minnesotans of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and to take steps to avoid this silent killer.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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