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When will ice leave L'Homme Dieu?
At this time last year, the newspaper ran a story about the return of spring: brown lawns, bluebirds and 60-degree temperatures. Although there’s not a hint of spring right now, here’s one sure sign of it: the return of the Echo Press Ice Out Contest. It asks the perennial question: When will the ice melt off Lake L’Homme Dieu?
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At this time last year, the newspaper ran a story about the return of spring: brown lawns, bluebirds and 60-degree temperatures. Although there’s not a hint of spring right now, here’s one sure sign of it: the return of the Echo Press Ice Out Contest. It asks the perennial question: When will the ice melt off Lake L’Homme Dieu?
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Changes proposed for school lunch programs
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - I'm hungry so let's eat Grandma
Hey, I have a good idea: Let’s eat Grandma. Whoops!, I mean to say: Let’s eat, Grandma.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Hey, I have a good idea: Let’s eat Grandma. Whoops!, I mean to say: Let’s eat, Grandma.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: From one chapter to the next
As the countdown to graduation begins, I constantly think about becoming part of the “real world” as they call it. Which college will I attend? What will I major in? What legacy will I leave behind? Most importantly, what does my future have in store for me?
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As the countdown to graduation begins, I constantly think about becoming part of the “real world” as they call it. Which college will I attend? What will I major in? What legacy will I leave behind? Most importantly, what does my future have in store for me?
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Believe anything you want; here are facts about global warming
The Global Warming Petition Mr. Lowell Anderson cites is, in fact, masquerading as something else.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Global Warming Petition Mr. Lowell Anderson cites is, in fact, masquerading as something else.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
UPDATE: New Pope Francis is from Argentina
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina was elected pope Wednesday.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina was elected pope Wednesday.
Wednesday, March, 13, 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
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
Observations from the archives
Identifying girls and women in the news. Do you see the difference?
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Identifying girls and women in the news. Do you see the difference?
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rainbow Rider electric hybrid buses hit the skids
As hybrid hype rages through the nation, a local public transit company has ditched the technology that touted promise of fewer greenhouse gases and lower fuel costs, because it didn’t deliver.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As hybrid hype rages through the nation, a local public transit company has ditched the technology that touted promise of fewer greenhouse gases and lower fuel costs, because it didn’t deliver.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Voting Rights Act must never be nixed
Antonin Scalia should do the country a favor and resign from his lifelong job as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Recently, Scalia described the 1965 Voting Rights Act as a “continuation of racial entitlement.”
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Antonin Scalia should do the country a favor and resign from his lifelong job as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Recently, Scalia described the 1965 Voting Rights Act as a “continuation of racial entitlement.”
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Journey to the Emerald Isle
In one short week, we’re going to start seeing those gimmicky shamrocks, leprechaun hats and “Kiss me, I’m Irish” T-shirts. All the bands, dancers and vocalists are gearing up for their Celtic concerts. Local bars are ready to advertise their beer specials. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In one short week, we’re going to start seeing those gimmicky shamrocks, leprechaun hats and “Kiss me, I’m Irish” T-shirts. All the bands, dancers and vocalists are gearing up for their Celtic concerts. Local bars are ready to advertise their beer specials. Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Girl Scouts to celebrate Girl Scout Week
From March 10-16, more than 3.2 million Girl Scouts around the country will celebrate Girl Scout Week and the 101st anniversary of Girl Scouts. Self-discovery and community service were core values that Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low sought to instill in girls from the earliest days.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
From March 10-16, more than 3.2 million Girl Scouts around the country will celebrate Girl Scout Week and the 101st anniversary of Girl Scouts. Self-discovery and community service were core values that Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low sought to instill in girls from the earliest days.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Rudy Zwieg Decoy Show set for March 16
The ninth annual Rudy Zwieg Decoy Show will be held Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
The ninth annual Rudy Zwieg Decoy Show will be held Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
History of Alexandria explored in new book
Barb Grover, long-time Alexandria resident, has published a book about Alexandria’s history, from its founding right up to present day.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
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Barb Grover, long-time Alexandria resident, has published a book about Alexandria’s history, from its founding right up to present day.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
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