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District honors retirees for years of service
Education Minnesota Alexandria (EMA) and Alexandria School District 206 honored 15 employees that will retire this year at a retirement dinner on Wednesday, May 8.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Kudos to WCMCA Head Start
I want to congratulate West Central Minnesota Communities Action’s (WCMCA) Head Start program for receiving a 4 Star Parent Aware rating from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Wedding - Peterson and Godfrey
Sarah Peterson of Superior, Wisconsin, and Michael Godfrey of Alexandria were married on December 28, 2012 at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, with a reception following.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

Minnesotans see impact from federal sequestration cuts
The federal government’s failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year. Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among those most affected, a legislative committee learned Friday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - Newspapers make a difference
Throughout the school year I am fortunate to have the opportunity to go into area classrooms and teach students about newspapers through Newspapers in Education (NIE), an international program that promotes children’s literacy by using newspapers as teaching tools.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Adapted bowling: Traphagen takes over as coach
The adapted bowling team has a new coach after 12 years
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Engaged - Paffrath and Lecy
Shanna Paffrath and Michael Lecy, both of Plymouth, are engaged to be married on March 23, 2013, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

1639825 Public Notice - School District 206 Organizational Meeting January 7, 2013

Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Student accomplishments, graduates and honors

Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Questions remain about Gov. Dayton's tax plan impact
Governor Mark Dayton said tax changes he proposed Tuesday would not cost middle-class Minnesotans more money. Dayton said his state budget and tax reform plan is a starting point for conversation as the Minnesota Legislature works to set a two-year budget by May 20.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Dayton mixes tax increases and cuts in budget plan
Governor Mark Dayton says taxes on average Minnesotans would not increase under the budget proposal he released at mid-day. The plan includes a mixture of tax increases and decreases and it would spend more on education and jobs programs. It also cuts some specific programs.
Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Dayton calls for tax changes, more spending
Minnesotans would pay taxes on clothing worth more than $100, rich Minnesotans’ income tax would increase and property taxes would fall under a proposal released by Gov. Mark Dayton at mid-day.
Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1617880 Public Notice - School Board Regular Meeting November 19

Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

1589337 Public Notice - Destruction of Special Education Records

Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

An educational debate
Two candidates vying for a spot on the Alexandria School Board talked about bullying, early childhood education, the budget, teacher evaluations, class sizes and more Tuesday night.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Engaged - O'Connor and Joerger
Erin O’Connor of Overland Park, Kansas and Thomas Joerger of Garfield announce their engagement.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

Senate candidates differ on key issues
Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Candidates get candid: Minnesota House hopefuls address concerns in Douglas County
Candidates vying for a spot in the Minnesota House of Representatives met for a forum at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) Monday evening to discuss what they have to offer Douglas County.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

District 206 School Board Candidate: Angie Krebs
Running for District 206 School Board
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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