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Check your tahini; it could make you sick
Two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old - have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two Minnesota residents – both children under one year old - have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Edwin Nyland, 74
Edwin L. Nyland, 74, passed away on May 14, 2013, after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Edwin L. Nyland, 74, passed away on May 14, 2013, after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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
Letter carriers seek to 'stamp out hunger'
Local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers are hosting a Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 11.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local members of the National Association of Letter Carriers are hosting a Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 11.
Wednesday, May, 08, 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
'Everything is waiting' downtown
The First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alexandria invites the community to “Everything is waiting for you…Downtown” on Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 221 7th Avenue West.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
The First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Alexandria invites the community to “Everything is waiting for you…Downtown” on Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 221 7th Avenue West.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
Two inmates who escaped Becker County jail are back in custody
Two Becker County jail inmates are back in custody after a short-lived escape Saturday.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two Becker County jail inmates are back in custody after a short-lived escape Saturday.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's Our Turn: Looooong winter plants fruitful frustration for gardeners like me
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 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
Editorial - Take Earth Day Challenge with these 10 steps
Sometimes an issue can seem so complex and all encompassing that people give up trying to do anything about it. “It’s such a huge topic,” the reasoning goes, what I do doesn’t really matter.”
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Sometimes an issue can seem so complex and all encompassing that people give up trying to do anything about it. “It’s such a huge topic,” the reasoning goes, what I do doesn’t really matter.”
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News Briefs: Afton man accused of strangling family cat
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1673876 Public Notice - Commissioners Meeting March 12
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
VIDEO: Lady Gaga, paparazzi and cash favored at Construction Couture fashion show
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
These fireplace efficiency tips can save you money
This weekend as you huddle around the fireplace to escape the spring chill, remember the fireplace likely loses more heat than it gives off.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This weekend as you huddle around the fireplace to escape the spring chill, remember the fireplace likely loses more heat than it gives off.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1665418 Public Notice - Commissioners Regular Meeting February 12
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Up close and personal - local artist doing residency, conducting workshop
Alexandria artist Janelle Sundberg currently has more than 20 of her original watercolor paintings on exhibit at the Historic Landmark Center in Henning through March. The exhibit is called Up Close and Personal: Faces and Flowers.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Alexandria artist Janelle Sundberg currently has more than 20 of her original watercolor paintings on exhibit at the Historic Landmark Center in Henning through March. The exhibit is called Up Close and Personal: Faces and Flowers.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Historical Society pitches Carnegie Library plea to commissioners
Alexandria City and Douglas County boundary lines continue to converge since the governing bodies first joint meeting on April 25, 2012. Now the two have been approached by the Douglas County Historical Society to unite in an effort to resurrect a historic property both the city and county once owned – the Raymar Building, a Carnegie Library.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria City and Douglas County boundary lines continue to converge since the governing bodies first joint meeting on April 25, 2012. Now the two have been approached by the Douglas County Historical Society to unite in an effort to resurrect a historic property both the city and county once owned – the Raymar Building, a Carnegie Library.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
So much to do, so little time
The only thing Harry and Joan Davis of Brandon have to worry about during retirement is how to find enough time to get everything done. Their shop is full of projects patiently waiting to be completed. While the projects themselves aren’t in any hurry, the Davises are.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
The only thing Harry and Joan Davis of Brandon have to worry about during retirement is how to find enough time to get everything done. Their shop is full of projects patiently waiting to be completed. While the projects themselves aren’t in any hurry, the Davises are.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Ingebrigtsen, Anderson and Franson discuss Dayton's plans
Douglas County residents, city council members and county commissioners congregated at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria to hear local Republican leaders’ takes on DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s plans for Minnesota. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representatives Paul Anderson and Mary Franson shared their perceptions of Dayton’s tax proposal for 2014-2015 and took questions from an audience of approximately 50 people.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Douglas County residents, city council members and county commissioners congregated at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria to hear local Republican leaders’ takes on DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s plans for Minnesota. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representatives Paul Anderson and Mary Franson shared their perceptions of Dayton’s tax proposal for 2014-2015 and took questions from an audience of approximately 50 people.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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