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Volunteers needed for Grandma’s Marathon
If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
If you have always wanted to experience Grandma’s Marathon but running just isn’t for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marathon Senate session OKs child care union
Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Commentary: How politics has changed
The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Boston wins; terrorists lose - again
What does Chechnya have to do with runners and spectators in the Boston Marathon? For that matter, what does Chechnya have to do with the United States or anything else other than Russia? The Boston bombings typify, once again, the insanely twisted thinking of terrorists.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
What does Chechnya have to do with runners and spectators in the Boston Marathon? For that matter, what does Chechnya have to do with the United States or anything else other than Russia? The Boston bombings typify, once again, the insanely twisted thinking of terrorists.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Boston Marathon: A day full of emotions
Local runners recount their experiences at this year's Boston Marathon and their reaction to the bombins
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Local runners recount their experiences at this year's Boston Marathon and their reaction to the bombins
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Natural selection: Wetlands reclaim county ditch 23
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Melanie Hartman, 41
Melanie Jane (Rotz) Hartman, 41, Clear Lake, formerly of Clitherall, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Melanie Jane (Rotz) Hartman, 41, Clear Lake, formerly of Clitherall, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Editorial - Horror, lies and resolve rise out of marathon
Of all the gripping details of the Boston Marathon bombings, one image is especially hard to shake. CNN reported it: “One man’s legs were blown off, and he kept trying to stand up.”
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Of all the gripping details of the Boston Marathon bombings, one image is especially hard to shake. CNN reported it: “One man’s legs were blown off, and he kept trying to stand up.”
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Flags should be flown at half-staff to honor bombing victims
As a sign of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota until sunset on Saturday, April 20.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As a sign of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota until sunset on Saturday, April 20.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Flags flown at half-staff to honor bombing victims
As a sign of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota until sunset on Saturday, April 20.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As a sign of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota until sunset on Saturday, April 20.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Blocks away from a bomb
All four of the Alexandria area women who were competing at the Boston Marathon Monday are OK after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the race. Three people were killed and more than 140 injured by the blasts, according to news reports.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
All four of the Alexandria area women who were competing at the Boston Marathon Monday are OK after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the race. Three people were killed and more than 140 injured by the blasts, according to news reports.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 4:05 P.M.: Local runners safe after explosions rock Boston Marathon
All four of the Alexandria area women who were competing at the Boston Marathon today are OK after two bombs reportedly exploded near the finish line of race.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
All four of the Alexandria area women who were competing at the Boston Marathon today are OK after two bombs reportedly exploded near the finish line of race.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
All paths lead to Boston
Four area runners defy the odds to punch their ticket to the Boston Marathon.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Four area runners defy the odds to punch their ticket to the Boston Marathon.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
It's Our Turn: Highs and lows of a half-marathon
Can something be exhausting and exhilarating at the same time? Frustrating yet fulfilling? Puff you up with pride while deflating you with defeat? Yes. At least that’s what I found out while competing in the Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 2.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Can something be exhausting and exhilarating at the same time? Frustrating yet fulfilling? Puff you up with pride while deflating you with defeat? Yes. At least that’s what I found out while competing in the Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 2.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News Briefs: Paynesville father pleaded guilty but son may go to trial for murder
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
YMCA opens doors for New year's celebration
The Alexandria Area YMCA will once again invite members, non-members and guests to celebrate New Year’s Day at the Y for free.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
The Alexandria Area YMCA will once again invite members, non-members and guests to celebrate New Year’s Day at the Y for free.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
12/12/12 - A reason to run
December 12, 2012 wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill Wednesday. It was 12/12/12 – reason enough for a group of local running enthusiasts to organize a special event. Fourteen members of the Alexandria Runners of Unusual Speed (ROUS), two more than expected, gathered for a race at Big Ole Central Park.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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December 12, 2012 wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill Wednesday. It was 12/12/12 – reason enough for a group of local running enthusiasts to organize a special event. Fourteen members of the Alexandria Runners of Unusual Speed (ROUS), two more than expected, gathered for a race at Big Ole Central Park.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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