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Thumbs Up/Down - May 24, 2013
Are you ready for summer? Start the season off on a fun note by checking out the many Awake the Lakes events in Alexandria this weekend.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Fire threatens two homes near Lowry
Lowry firefighters won the battle Tuesday night, saving two homes from going up in flames.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Menahga fire 0 percent contained, several buildings lost
Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that is now between 3,000 and 4,000 acres in north-central Minnesota as of this morning.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Mom who pushed DUI bill, cited for DUI
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Neil Marty, 46
Neil William Marty, age 46, of Sauk Centre, died, Friday, May 3, 2013.
Monday, May, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Central Minnesota under burning restrictions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will place burning restrictions on 13 additional counties in central Minnesota at 8 a.m. Monday, May 6.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Rescued Mississippi man tells of ordeal on the ice
Brett Finch is probably moving back home to Mississippi, where the only ice he wants to see is in a drink.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Man dies in fall at lumber mill in Bemidji
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Gov. Dayton proclaims April 21-27 as Wildfire Prevention Week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed April 21-27 Wildfire Prevention Week, as most wildfires in Minnesota occur in April and May. Once this year’s snow melts, hazardous fire conditions are likely.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Wade's automotive to reopen after fire
Three and a half months after a fire badly damaged the shop, Wade’s Automotive and Repair in downtown Miltona is reopening. The shop is opening on Monday, April 22.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE THURSDAY 10:45 A.M.: VIDEO: Fire destroys house in Alexandria
A fire destroyed a two-story house in southeast Alexandria today
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

The winter that won't go away
Enough already! That seemed to be the collective mood in Douglas County Monday after another winter storm wrecked routines, closed roads and schools, and froze any notions of spring.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Cause of house fire in Osakis undetermined
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing its investigation into what caused a house fire in Osakis on March 7.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Barn destroyed by fire early Monday
Barn near Holmes City destroyed, chickens perished in blaze
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Report examines finances of volunteer fire relief associations
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the 2011 Financial and Investment Report on Volunteer Fire Relief Associations.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Legislation aimed at helping volunteer fire departments
Today, U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) sponsored legislation designed to help volunteer fire departments across Minnesota recruit firefighters by restoring and expanding tax incentives that have proved successful in attracting volunteers.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: VIDEO: Firefighters respond to Douglas Machine
A sprinkler system at Douglas Machine helped stop a fire from spreading on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Seal who escaped Duluth zoo euthanized
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Fire damages vehicles, garages at Maple Ridge Manor
On Sunday, around 2 p.m., Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) responded to a four-stall garage fire at 310 Unumb Court at Maple Ridge Manor apartments.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Fires cause $750,000 in damage in Alexandria last year, chief tells council
Fires caused more than $750,000 worth of damage in the Alexandria area last year. Local firefighters prevented nearly $1 million more from going up in smoke. The numbers were presented at Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting by Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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