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The winter that won't go away
Enough already! That seemed to be the collective mood in Douglas County Monday after another winter storm wrecked routines, closed roads and schools, and froze any notions of spring.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Enough already! That seemed to be the collective mood in Douglas County Monday after another winter storm wrecked routines, closed roads and schools, and froze any notions of spring.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Observations from the archives: people making a difference
1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Global warming science not based solely on computer models
A recent letter writer states that “manmade global warming is based on computer models.” Good heavens, no!
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A recent letter writer states that “manmade global warming is based on computer models.” Good heavens, no!
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Lingering storm delays start of schools Tuesday
Drifting and blowing snow will delay the start of several schools on Tuesday, March 19.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drifting and blowing snow will delay the start of several schools on Tuesday, March 19.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I-94 re-opens near Alexandria; travel still not advised
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol opened three roadways in west central Minnesota at 5 p.m.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol opened three roadways in west central Minnesota at 5 p.m.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Blizzard conditions force local schools to close, March 18
Alexandria District 206 CLOSED Monday, March 18, Interstate 94 closed from Alexandria to Moorhead
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria District 206 CLOSED Monday, March 18, Interstate 94 closed from Alexandria to Moorhead
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I-94 between Alexandria and Moorhead closes
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol closed three highways at 11 p.m. tonight, Sunday, due to heavy snow, high winds and low visibility.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol closed three highways at 11 p.m. tonight, Sunday, due to heavy snow, high winds and low visibility.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE: 9:15 a.m.: Slick start to Friday: Icy roads, I-94 open, local schools closed
I-94 now open from Fergus Falls to Alexandria, local schools CLOSED today, Friday, March 15.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I-94 now open from Fergus Falls to Alexandria, local schools CLOSED today, Friday, March 15.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thumbs Up/Down - March 15, 2013
You’ve probably had it happen to you: You’re driving along when someone parked on the side of the road ahead of you suddenly opens their car door and you have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting them.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
You’ve probably had it happen to you: You’re driving along when someone parked on the side of the road ahead of you suddenly opens their car door and you have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting them.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Flaky weather
It was another weird weather weekend in Douglas County. A wintry mix of sleet and big pelting flakes of snow descended on central Minnesota on Saturday afternoon and continued off and on into the evening. Because icy conditions made traveling hazardous, a winter storm warning was posted from Friday night into Saturday night.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It was another weird weather weekend in Douglas County. A wintry mix of sleet and big pelting flakes of snow descended on central Minnesota on Saturday afternoon and continued off and on into the evening. Because icy conditions made traveling hazardous, a winter storm warning was posted from Friday night into Saturday night.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Here's advice for landowners dealing with drought
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water and climate and other experts are predicting drought conditions in the West and places across the nation, marking a possible two-year drought in many states.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) water and climate and other experts are predicting drought conditions in the West and places across the nation, marking a possible two-year drought in many states.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sealing air leaks cuts heating bills
Air that leaks through the ceiling, walls, foundation, and other areas—known as air infiltration—is a significant source of heating and cooling losses in a home—up to one third in a typical house.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Air that leaks through the ceiling, walls, foundation, and other areas—known as air infiltration—is a significant source of heating and cooling losses in a home—up to one third in a typical house.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New tornado app brings American Red Cross safety information to mobile devices
The American Red Cross launched its official Tornado App this week, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas, such as Minnesota.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The American Red Cross launched its official Tornado App this week, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas, such as Minnesota.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drought outlook improves; watching snow melt and flood risk
The area of Minnesota’s landscape in severe to extreme drought diminished during February, dropping from 84 percent of the state’s landscape to under 70 percent. This modest improvement was mostly due to above normal snowfall, especially across central and northern counties.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The area of Minnesota’s landscape in severe to extreme drought diminished during February, dropping from 84 percent of the state’s landscape to under 70 percent. This modest improvement was mostly due to above normal snowfall, especially across central and northern counties.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
Federal cuts will likely hit gradually
Minnesotans may not know what the word means, but starting last Friday, they began to feel the impact of automatic and deep federal budget cuts known as “sequestration.” No one knows for sure how Minnesotans will be affected, but there is widespread agreement it will be felt.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesotans may not know what the word means, but starting last Friday, they began to feel the impact of automatic and deep federal budget cuts known as “sequestration.” No one knows for sure how Minnesotans will be affected, but there is widespread agreement it will be felt.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - A whole lot of spin over budget forecast
Oh, the spin. Within minutes after the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget released the state’s February budget forecast Thursday, the e-mails and accusations were flying.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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Oh, the spin. Within minutes after the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget released the state’s February budget forecast Thursday, the e-mails and accusations were flying.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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