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Alexandria swimming: Aaseng poised for one last swim
The Cardinals' senior distance swimmer knows the challenge he has in trying to dethrone a two-time champion in the 500.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The Cardinals' senior distance swimmer knows the challenge he has in trying to dethrone a two-time champion in the 500.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Gay marriage debate revisits Capitol
Those on opposite sides of the same-sex marriage debate use the same argument: It is about families. Both camps made their case Wednesday as Minnesota lawmakers released a proposal that would allow gay couples to wed.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Those on opposite sides of the same-sex marriage debate use the same argument: It is about families. Both camps made their case Wednesday as Minnesota lawmakers released a proposal that would allow gay couples to wed.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Federal Affordable Care Act expansion impacts Douglas County Social Services
Douglas County commissioners approve new hires and remember Library Director. Douglas County Social Services is preparing for what could be an influx in Medical Assistance cases come January 2014. An estimated 1,500 people could be added to the department’s case load since the federal Affordable Care Act passed the House and Senate quicker than anticipated.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners approve new hires and remember Library Director. Douglas County Social Services is preparing for what could be an influx in Medical Assistance cases come January 2014. An estimated 1,500 people could be added to the department’s case load since the federal Affordable Care Act passed the House and Senate quicker than anticipated.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Should students have to learn a foreign language?
Should study of a foreign language be required in high school or college? I used to think so; now I’m not so sure. After all, how many foreign-language students go on to advanced study of a language to become fluent enough to use that language in their lives?
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Should study of a foreign language be required in high school or college? I used to think so; now I’m not so sure. After all, how many foreign-language students go on to advanced study of a language to become fluent enough to use that language in their lives?
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alex hockey falls 6-2 in Class A quarterfinals
Red Wing's Nicole Schammel lived up to the hype in leading her team to a 6-2 win in the state quarterfinals over Alexandria.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Red Wing's Nicole Schammel lived up to the hype in leading her team to a 6-2 win in the state quarterfinals over Alexandria.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
When health affects wealth: Bullying in the workplace
Bullies in the workplace can affect self-worth and company profits. Although harassment laws exist, bullying is not prohibited by law.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bullies in the workplace can affect self-worth and company profits. Although harassment laws exist, bullying is not prohibited by law.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Are we ready to send a strong message to elected officials about climate change?
I was not surprised that President Obama opted for “executive only” action to reduce our use of coal, oil and natural gas.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I was not surprised that President Obama opted for “executive only” action to reduce our use of coal, oil and natural gas.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Gun column shortchanges the truth
A recent piece by regular columnist DuWayne Paul, titled “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama,” shortchanges both history and truth.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A recent piece by regular columnist DuWayne Paul, titled “Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama,” shortchanges both history and truth.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
BBB warns of utility scam tripping wires
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert for phone calls or visits from people going door to door trying to collect money fraudulently by claiming utility bills are overdue and must be paid with reloadable debit cards, such as Green Dot MoneyPak cards.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert for phone calls or visits from people going door to door trying to collect money fraudulently by claiming utility bills are overdue and must be paid with reloadable debit cards, such as Green Dot MoneyPak cards.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drown sends Alex girls to state with OT winner
The Alexandria girls' hockey team is heading back to the state tournament after a 2-1 overtime win over Fergus Falls in the section finals.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The Alexandria girls' hockey team is heading back to the state tournament after a 2-1 overtime win over Fergus Falls in the section finals.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
More than just another game: Coach, former player face each other on the sidelines
Matt Hoelscher thrived under John Holsten as a player. Tuesday, he got a chance to coach against him.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Matt Hoelscher thrived under John Holsten as a player. Tuesday, he got a chance to coach against him.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Bill would exempt new radio equipment from sales tax
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, presented a bill to the House taxes committee that would make all ARMER radio equipment exempt from state taxes.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, presented a bill to the House taxes committee that would make all ARMER radio equipment exempt from state taxes.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I'm Just Sayin' - The Church of Waddling Ducks
Soren Kierkegaard told a parable of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church to hear the duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. With these wings there was nowhere the ducks could not go and there was no God-given task the ducks could not accomplish.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Soren Kierkegaard told a parable of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church to hear the duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. With these wings there was nowhere the ducks could not go and there was no God-given task the ducks could not accomplish.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alex boys' basketball: Cards push 17-1 Brainerd but fall 56-54
The Alexandria boys' basketball team had another chance to close out a close game on Friday night but came up a few seconds short in a 56-54 loss to Brainerd.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The Alexandria boys' basketball team had another chance to close out a close game on Friday night but came up a few seconds short in a 56-54 loss to Brainerd.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Letter - Small loans, big help for new farmers
Small farmers, especially minority, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers often have trouble qualifying for small loans from banks or other lenders.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Small farmers, especially minority, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers often have trouble qualifying for small loans from banks or other lenders.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Wind energy - a successful venture
Rural communities often struggle to find new and readily available economic opportunities. In the past decade, however, a new source of employment and revenue has seen fantastic growth.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Rural communities often struggle to find new and readily available economic opportunities. In the past decade, however, a new source of employment and revenue has seen fantastic growth.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Dayton says Minnesota is OK but needs his budget
Minnesota’s financial picture is improving, Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed in his Wednesday night State of the State address, but policies in the last decade have hampered progress.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s financial picture is improving, Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed in his Wednesday night State of the State address, but policies in the last decade have hampered progress.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity invites families to open house
Many families dream of owning a home of their own, but for some this dream seems far off. Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) wants to help local families realize this dream.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Many families dream of owning a home of their own, but for some this dream seems far off. Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) wants to help local families realize this dream.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Small cities worry over state aid's future
Cities would receive more state money next year if legislators approve Governor Mark Dayton’s budget, but after that some could get smaller checks from the Capitol. Dayton proposes adding $80 million next year to the Local Government Aid (LGA) program that primarily helps Greater Minnesota and urban cities, a 19 percent increase.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Cities would receive more state money next year if legislators approve Governor Mark Dayton’s budget, but after that some could get smaller checks from the Capitol. Dayton proposes adding $80 million next year to the Local Government Aid (LGA) program that primarily helps Greater Minnesota and urban cities, a 19 percent increase.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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