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Letter - Gap between rich and poor is increasing
During this extended period of economic recession, the wealthy have enjoyed an unprecedented increase in their good fortune, while the working classes have experienced huge job layoffs and stagnation of wages.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
During this extended period of economic recession, the wealthy have enjoyed an unprecedented increase in their good fortune, while the working classes have experienced huge job layoffs and stagnation of wages.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Community Foundation raises $100,000
The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced that it met a $50,000 matching challenge from the Otto Bremer Foundation, raising $100,000 for the benefit of the local community.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced that it met a $50,000 matching challenge from the Otto Bremer Foundation, raising $100,000 for the benefit of the local community.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
VIDEO: Lady Gaga, paparazzi and cash favored at Construction Couture fashion show
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tax professionals urged to spot financial abuse of seniors
Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, for the second year, issued a letter to more than 9,000 licensed CPAs in Minnesota, to urge tax professionals to use their expertise to help spot elder fraud and financial abuse.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, for the second year, issued a letter to more than 9,000 licensed CPAs in Minnesota, to urge tax professionals to use their expertise to help spot elder fraud and financial abuse.
Sunday, March, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ingebrigtsen: DFL calling for $2 billion in tax increases
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Randy Santjer, 55
Randy Ardell Santjer, 55, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Randy Ardell Santjer, 55, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Column - Who would oppose raising minimum wage?
Who but Scrooge himself could possibly oppose raising the federal minimum wage? President Obama called for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. If anything in this world is reasonable, it’s that.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Who but Scrooge himself could possibly oppose raising the federal minimum wage? President Obama called for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. If anything in this world is reasonable, it’s that.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Where does your food come from?
If you are typical of most Americans, your answer to “Where does your food come from?” is the obvious, the grocery store. In reality, the store is the final distribution point of the food chain.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If you are typical of most Americans, your answer to “Where does your food come from?” is the obvious, the grocery store. In reality, the store is the final distribution point of the food chain.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Gun control debate seems irresolvable
The highly contentious gun control debate seems irresolvable. However, as a lawful and moral society, we remain obliged to take responsibility for the consequences of our freedoms.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The highly contentious gun control debate seems irresolvable. However, as a lawful and moral society, we remain obliged to take responsibility for the consequences of our freedoms.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Childcare providers need better support
Sometimes it’s not all about the money, it is about the children. Improving early childhood education requires greater public investment in childcare.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Sometimes it’s not all about the money, it is about the children. Improving early childhood education requires greater public investment in childcare.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Public invited to 'Dine Around Douglas'
The 6th annual YMCA Dining Around Douglas is Sunday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
The 6th annual YMCA Dining Around Douglas is Sunday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Lorayne Ahlbrecht, 91
Lorayne Elizabeth Ahlbrecht, 91, died suddenly on Monday, March 18, 2013.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Lorayne Elizabeth Ahlbrecht, 91, died suddenly on Monday, March 18, 2013.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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
A summer-long journey with a purpose
His dream is to conquer the Mississippi River. His motivation is to raise money for a cure – a cure to stop the disease that he has found himself fighting as an 18-year-old man. The disease is Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
His dream is to conquer the Mississippi River. His motivation is to raise money for a cure – a cure to stop the disease that he has found himself fighting as an 18-year-old man. The disease is Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Minnesota Farm Bureau celebrates National Agriculture Week
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) commemorates National Agriculture Week, March 17-23, and National Agriculture Day on March 19. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Agriculture Week, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Week 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) commemorates National Agriculture Week, March 17-23, and National Agriculture Day on March 19. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Agriculture Week, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Week 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
John Esala, 85
John Norman Esala died March 5, 2012 at Douglas County Hospital at the age of 85.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
John Norman Esala died March 5, 2012 at Douglas County Hospital at the age of 85.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Dennis Augdahl, 74
Dennis Warren Augdahl, 74, Alexandria, passed away at his home on March 5, 2013, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Dennis Warren Augdahl, 74, Alexandria, passed away at his home on March 5, 2013, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Do’s and don’ts for managing your credit score
Few financial figures are as important as a credit score. The three-digit figure has a major impact on daily life – dictating what consumers can buy, how much credit they can obtain and even where they choose to reside.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Few financial figures are as important as a credit score. The three-digit figure has a major impact on daily life – dictating what consumers can buy, how much credit they can obtain and even where they choose to reside.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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