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Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria bids farewell to mayor, council member
It was a night of tear-filled goodbyes and rousing applause at Wednesday's Alexandria City Council meeting for two long-standing public servants, Mayor Dan Ness and council member Elroy Frank.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It was a night of tear-filled goodbyes and rousing applause at Wednesday's Alexandria City Council meeting for two long-standing public servants, Mayor Dan Ness and council member Elroy Frank.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Earned Income Tax Credit could put more money in your pocket
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) may sound complicated, but it’s actually a simple concept designed to assist working families.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC) may sound complicated, but it’s actually a simple concept designed to assist working families.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three holiday traditions account for 70 percent of structure fires
Just when the holiday rush subsides and we begin to relax, the most fire-prone week of the year arrives with multiple threats. Last winter between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, 172 structure fires in Minnesota laid waste nearly $3 million in property and took two lives.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Just when the holiday rush subsides and we begin to relax, the most fire-prone week of the year arrives with multiple threats. Last winter between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, 172 structure fires in Minnesota laid waste nearly $3 million in property and took two lives.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Give the gift of safety this holiday season
The holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year for parents to give their child a hunting rifle, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or a snowmobile as a gift, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The holiday season is one of the most popular times of the year for parents to give their child a hunting rifle, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or a snowmobile as a gift, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Pet owners need to be responsible
There is a law against letting domestic animals run at large. In a nutshell, it means if the animal belongs to you, you are responsible. What does responsible mean? You provide food, water and shelter. That’s the least you can do, but that doesn’t go far enough. We must not and cannot expect others to watch out for our pets.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There is a law against letting domestic animals run at large. In a nutshell, it means if the animal belongs to you, you are responsible. What does responsible mean? You provide food, water and shelter. That’s the least you can do, but that doesn’t go far enough. We must not and cannot expect others to watch out for our pets.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Farm bill could be part of solution
A farm bill awaiting congressional action is being viewed more and more as a partial solution to the federal government’s debt and budget crisis. The farm bill and impending “fiscal cliff” are being linked because new federal farm policy could produce billions of dollars in savings.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A farm bill awaiting congressional action is being viewed more and more as a partial solution to the federal government’s debt and budget crisis. The farm bill and impending “fiscal cliff” are being linked because new federal farm policy could produce billions of dollars in savings.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New website puts goals within reach
New Year’s is a time of resolutions. However, studies show that most people who make New Year’s resolutions will eventually break them. So how can people keep their resolutions successfully?
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New Year’s is a time of resolutions. However, studies show that most people who make New Year’s resolutions will eventually break them. So how can people keep their resolutions successfully?
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Boomerang kids: when empty nests fill up again
With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On the Street - December 21, 2012
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recently announced that it will commit $6.8 million in 2013 to help build 113 Habitat for Humanity houses across the U.S.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recently announced that it will commit $6.8 million in 2013 to help build 113 Habitat for Humanity houses across the U.S.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Your Legal Rights: Charitable giving during the holidays
With the holidays upon us and the end of the tax year approaching, many Minnesotans are thinking about making year-end charitable contributions.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With the holidays upon us and the end of the tax year approaching, many Minnesotans are thinking about making year-end charitable contributions.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
You asked: Why is probate so complex?
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Give the gift of a safe holiday
Shopping, decorating, baking and holiday entertaining are all part of what makes the holiday season a cherished time for family and friends. Although this may be the most wonderful time of the year, you may not realize it can also be the most hazardous; worse than any lump of coal.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Shopping, decorating, baking and holiday entertaining are all part of what makes the holiday season a cherished time for family and friends. Although this may be the most wonderful time of the year, you may not realize it can also be the most hazardous; worse than any lump of coal.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Agricultural exports hit record high
Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Tracking your spending can steer you out of trouble this Christmas season
Holiday season can be stressful for Minnesota consumers, especially if the prospect of buying gifts will add to an already burdensome debt load.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Holiday season can be stressful for Minnesota consumers, especially if the prospect of buying gifts will add to an already burdensome debt load.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota agricultural exports hit record high
Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Revenue department honored for e-Services system
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is being recognized for its e-Services system, which allows businesses to file returns, pay business taxes and access their account information.
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is being recognized for its e-Services system, which allows businesses to file returns, pay business taxes and access their account information.
Saturday, December, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A tweet to a crooner pays off
When Carole Henderson’s son decided to become a Green Beret, she did what any devoted mother would do. She started to tweet. How else could she make sure she fulfilled one of his dreams – to see crooner Tony Bennett in concert?
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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When Carole Henderson’s son decided to become a Green Beret, she did what any devoted mother would do. She started to tweet. How else could she make sure she fulfilled one of his dreams – to see crooner Tony Bennett in concert?
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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