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Has our youth gone mild? Incarceration rates at historic low
The number of minors locked up in the nation’s correctional facilities is lower now than it has been in 35 years. Since 1975, juvenile incarceration rates have fluctuated, hitting a high in 1995 of 107,637. The total plummeted to 70,792 in 2010. A similar trend was observed in Douglas County with a higher number cited in 1997, 532, than in more recent years.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The number of minors locked up in the nation’s correctional facilities is lower now than it has been in 35 years. Since 1975, juvenile incarceration rates have fluctuated, hitting a high in 1995 of 107,637. The total plummeted to 70,792 in 2010. A similar trend was observed in Douglas County with a higher number cited in 1997, 532, than in more recent years.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Minnesota proves it’s truly ‘the progressive state’
Congratulations are in order for the Minnesota Legislature, which approved a historic same-sex marriage bill last week. Minnesota now joins 11 other states that have legalized same-sex marriage. Delaware and Maryland approved their laws just two weeks ago.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Congratulations are in order for the Minnesota Legislature, which approved a historic same-sex marriage bill last week. Minnesota now joins 11 other states that have legalized same-sex marriage. Delaware and Maryland approved their laws just two weeks ago.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1704385 Public Notice - Commissioners Meeting April 23, 2013
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Tough legislative session comes to a close
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other. It was not necessarily a surprise to many Democrats, who say their party contains a variety of opinions and members from across the state. They can disagree as much with each other as Republicans.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other. It was not necessarily a surprise to many Democrats, who say their party contains a variety of opinions and members from across the state. They can disagree as much with each other as Republicans.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Legalizing same-sex unions will have negative impact on our future
With the recent legalization of same-sex unions, it is appropriate to examine the negative impact of this law, and to continue to oppose it in various ways, however small.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the recent legalization of same-sex unions, it is appropriate to examine the negative impact of this law, and to continue to oppose it in various ways, however small.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster end session
The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislative Notebook: Legislature looks to give raises, but not for themselves
The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Column - Mr. President, don't let bloodhounds salivate
This is my open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Why are you playing right into the hands of your enemies?
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
This is my open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Why are you playing right into the hands of your enemies?
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Gay couples ready for married rights
Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Contrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Bigamy and slavery are both condoned in Bible
Protestant Fundamentalists and Conservative Catholics are always loud in their proclamation that they love the sinner but hate the sin! But now that same sex marriage is about to become lawful in Minnesota, they will lose another segment of our secular society to condemn passionately with religious protest and heavy church funding.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Protestant Fundamentalists and Conservative Catholics are always loud in their proclamation that they love the sinner but hate the sin! But now that same sex marriage is about to become lawful in Minnesota, they will lose another segment of our secular society to condemn passionately with religious protest and heavy church funding.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Reasons for voting yes to same-sex marriage
As you may know, the Minnesota House of Representatives took up a bill to allow same-sex civil marriage this past week. The bill doesn’t force any church to perform marriages that go against their religious beliefs.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As you may know, the Minnesota House of Representatives took up a bill to allow same-sex civil marriage this past week. The bill doesn’t force any church to perform marriages that go against their religious beliefs.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Political party more important than constituents
Jay McNamar is out of touch.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Jay McNamar is out of touch.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota senators 'vote for love'
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 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
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
Minnesota Senate ends ban on gay marriage
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate voted to allow them to marry.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate voted to allow them to marry.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gay Minnesotans come to see history
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislative Notebook: Senate OKs nickel gasoline tax increase
Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislature poised for gay marriage votes
Gay marriage supporters feel victory in the air. Their confidence is high as Minnesota state representatives plan to vote on overturning an existing same-sex marriage ban on Thursday, with senators following in a few days.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gay marriage supporters feel victory in the air. Their confidence is high as Minnesota state representatives plan to vote on overturning an existing same-sex marriage ban on Thursday, with senators following in a few days.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
McNamar explains why he voted to allow same-sex civil marriages
Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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