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McNamar says Dayton's plan will bring property taxes down
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released the following comment about Governor Mark Dayton's revised budget proposal from today:
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Town hall meeting to discuss voting law changes for those with disabilities
As the Minnesota Legislature considers changes to voting laws (see HF894), state leaders are seeking need more public input.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Legislation aimed at helping volunteer fire departments
Today, U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota) sponsored legislation designed to help volunteer fire departments across Minnesota recruit firefighters by restoring and expanding tax incentives that have proved successful in attracting volunteers.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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

1650734 Summons - QUT

Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

1660148 Foreclosure - Tischer

Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Health insurance exchange passes in House
On Monday, March 4, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill that will create a state health insurance exchange where Minnesotans can compare and purchase health insurance coverage.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

I'm Just Sayin' - A Dr. Suess-style explanation of the sequester
If you have been paying attention to the children arguing over the candy bowl in Washington, you have heard about the “sequester.” My intention was to write a column about the silliness of what is going on and how it is being portrayed to the public.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Alexandria: Leave a legacy
A group of local nonprofit leaders have been collaboratively working to identify ways to increase the community’s awareness and understanding of charitable giving.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen, Anderson and Franson discuss Dayton's plans
Douglas County residents, city council members and county commissioners congregated at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria to hear local Republican leaders’ takes on DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s plans for Minnesota. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representatives Paul Anderson and Mary Franson shared their perceptions of Dayton’s tax proposal for 2014-2015 and took questions from an audience of approximately 50 people.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Meeting - Douglas County Hospital Board March 15

Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

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

Township elections are today; did you vote?
Grassroots government needs a little tending today. It’s township election time. Eighteen of the 20 townships in Douglas County will hold elections and annual meetings today, March 12.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Healthcare exchange bill limits choices
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update column written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Capitol Chatter: Gay marriage set for Tuesday debates
Gay advocates have lobbied for allow same-sex marriages for years, but they made little progress.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Township elections are Tuesday
Grassroots government needs a little tending Tuesday. It’s township election time. Eighteen of the 20 townships in Douglas County will hold elections and annual meetings on Tuesday, March 12. Brandon and Miltona townships hold their elections in the fall but will still have meetings.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Sequester is opportunity to eliminate broken programs
Sequester. Let’s see here. The president says that these cuts might, may, can, could … All words to indicate that something is possibly true or will happen in the future.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Faith at Work Lunch hosts Chris Edmonds Friday, March 15
The Unity Foundation invites the public to attend the monthly Faith at Work Lunch on Friday, March 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria. Tickets are $10 per person.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Legislative Notebook: New gun bill would do less than earlier bills
The author of a new gun bill says she wrote it as a compromise, but those who already have related bills are not buying it.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

News Briefs: Man accused of endangering daughters as he drove drunk
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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