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Changes proposed for school lunch programs
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - I'm hungry so let's eat Grandma
Hey, I have a good idea: Let’s eat Grandma. Whoops!, I mean to say: Let’s eat, Grandma.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Hey, I have a good idea: Let’s eat Grandma. Whoops!, I mean to say: Let’s eat, Grandma.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
Editorial - Do all you can to thwart identity thieves
A couple from Plymouth made the news last week after a judge awarded them $850,000 in damages against mortgage scammers who stole their identity, wrecked their credit rating, gutted their finances and turned their lives into a living nightmare.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A couple from Plymouth made the news last week after a judge awarded them $850,000 in damages against mortgage scammers who stole their identity, wrecked their credit rating, gutted their finances and turned their lives into a living nightmare.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria council hears request to revive historic downtown building
It’s a grand old building filled with more than 100 years of history but it’s been sitting silent and vacant for the last decade. It’s the Carnegie Building that sits across from Alexandria City Hall on 7th Avenue West that was once the home of the Douglas County Library. Now, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) wants to make it a vibrant part of the community once again.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s a grand old building filled with more than 100 years of history but it’s been sitting silent and vacant for the last decade. It’s the Carnegie Building that sits across from Alexandria City Hall on 7th Avenue West that was once the home of the Douglas County Library. Now, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) wants to make it a vibrant part of the community once again.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Is there ice on your gas meter?
Snow or ice formations on or near the natural gas meter can cause potentially dangerous conditions, according to CenterPoint Energy.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Snow or ice formations on or near the natural gas meter can cause potentially dangerous conditions, according to CenterPoint Energy.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Old Glory Run to help disabled veterans
The 18,000 member Minnesota Disabled American Veteran (DAV)organization is once again announcing plans for the 6th annual Old Glory Run in Cold Spring on May 18.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The 18,000 member Minnesota Disabled American Veteran (DAV)organization is once again announcing plans for the 6th annual Old Glory Run in Cold Spring on May 18.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marjorie Ohsberg, 91
Marjorie Lucille Ohsberg, 91, Alexandria, died March 4, 2013 at home, after a long, valiant battle with adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Marjorie Lucille Ohsberg, 91, Alexandria, died March 4, 2013 at home, after a long, valiant battle with adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
They're baaack!
The ever-shifting wintry weather is causing a familiar sight in Douglas County: ice dams. They occur when heat leaks into an attic and melts the underside of snow on the roof. If weather conditions are right – an abundance of snow combined with big swings in the temperature – ice dams flourish.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The ever-shifting wintry weather is causing a familiar sight in Douglas County: ice dams. They occur when heat leaks into an attic and melts the underside of snow on the roof. If weather conditions are right – an abundance of snow combined with big swings in the temperature – ice dams flourish.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Tax on advertising is wrong approach
While we appreciate Governor Mark Dayton’s willingness to put out a budget plan to address the state’s financial troubles, we have serious concerns about one part of it: placing a new 5.5 percent tax on advertising. It’s just not a good idea.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
While we appreciate Governor Mark Dayton’s willingness to put out a budget plan to address the state’s financial troubles, we have serious concerns about one part of it: placing a new 5.5 percent tax on advertising. It’s just not a good idea.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - Voting Rights Act must never be nixed
Antonin Scalia should do the country a favor and resign from his lifelong job as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Recently, Scalia described the 1965 Voting Rights Act as a “continuation of racial entitlement.”
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Antonin Scalia should do the country a favor and resign from his lifelong job as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Recently, Scalia described the 1965 Voting Rights Act as a “continuation of racial entitlement.”
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Effort under way to photographically preserve Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center
It's called "Project Kirkbride" -- an effort to photographically preserve America's oldest asylums, including the one in Fergus Falls.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's called "Project Kirkbride" -- an effort to photographically preserve America's oldest asylums, including the one in Fergus Falls.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marian Suckstorff, 86
Marian Edna Suckstorff, 86, Alexandria, formerly of Starbuck, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her son Gerry’s home in Starbuck, surrounded by her family.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Marian Edna Suckstorff, 86, Alexandria, formerly of Starbuck, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her son Gerry’s home in Starbuck, surrounded by her family.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Arlene Baumann, 77
Arlene Marie Baumann, 77, Alexandria, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital from complications after open-heart surgery.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Arlene Marie Baumann, 77, Alexandria, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital from complications after open-heart surgery.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
State Class A swimming and diving meet: Cardinals well represented in finals
Aaseng takes fourth in the 500 as Alexandria finishes 21st as a team
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Aaseng takes fourth in the 500 as Alexandria finishes 21st as a team
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Letter - God is in our public schools
I’ve read once too often how God isn’t present in our public schools. As a teacher in the public schools for 36 years, I can say that nothing is farther from the truth.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I’ve read once too often how God isn’t present in our public schools. As a teacher in the public schools for 36 years, I can say that nothing is farther from the truth.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Mittens that heal
It all started with a simple black and white tie. Judy Oatman of Lowry found herself grieving her father’s death. When she traveled back home from his funeral in Washington, she brought along a few of her father’s ties he wore as an usher at church on Sundays.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It all started with a simple black and white tie. Judy Oatman of Lowry found herself grieving her father’s death. When she traveled back home from his funeral in Washington, she brought along a few of her father’s ties he wore as an usher at church on Sundays.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Growing Green: It's fruit tree pruning time
Now is the time to start pruning your fruit trees. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Now is the time to start pruning your fruit trees. Pruning your trees while they are in dormancy reduces the possibility of fire blight in crabapples, apples and pears, as well as minimizing canker diseases in cherries and plums.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Melting snowpack won’t help drought; spring floods predicted
Melting winter snowfall won’t do much to alleviate the extremely dry soil conditions across Minnesota, even if some areas experience spring flooding, said Greg Spoden, the state climatologist.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Melting winter snowfall won’t do much to alleviate the extremely dry soil conditions across Minnesota, even if some areas experience spring flooding, said Greg Spoden, the state climatologist.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Event provides opportunities for entrepreneurs
Minnesota’s entrepreneur community will come together once again at this year’s third annual Minnesota Entrepreneur Kick-Off on March 20 at the Boy Scout Base Camp in Fort Snelling.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Minnesota’s entrepreneur community will come together once again at this year’s third annual Minnesota Entrepreneur Kick-Off on March 20 at the Boy Scout Base Camp in Fort Snelling.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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