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What’s new at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair?
Getting ready for the seventh year at the Minnesota State Fair, the Eco Experience is making improvements. Every area of the exhibit has added new components to get Minnesotans to take action in their everyday lives.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

House candidates strive to please farmers
It is no surprise that U.S. House candidates speaking to farmers will say they support agriculture, but on Tuesday, six of them delivered subtle signs of differences.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners August 14

Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Legacy dollars putting conservation on the ground
Have you been out fishing or hiking this summer and noticed that shorelines around your favorite lake have more plants? Or, as you are biking or driving around town, have you seen new rain gardens being installed?
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Changes to come at Lake Geneva Christian Center
Lake Geneva Christian Center (LGCC) has been a stronghold for families since it was founded in 1927. As long as it’s been in operation, picturesque LGCC has been a haven for restoring and rejuvenating faith. Something new will soon adorn the familiar campsite.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Recent study on blood mercury levels raises concerns
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reminds anglers that they can reduce potential health risks by following the state’s current advice on safely consuming fish.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Plane headed to Alexandria makes emergency landing
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin this week.
Thursday, August, 02, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Summer anglers reminded to consult revised state guidelines before eating fish
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is again reminding anglers that they can reduce potential health risks by following the state's current advice on safely consuming fish.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Small city planned near Lake Burgen
A development large enough to accommodate a small city is moving ahead in southeast Alexandria across from the new high school near Lake Burgen. Not everyone is welcoming it with open arms. Residents living near the lake are worried about the magnitude of the development and its impact on the lake. LBR Properties is pursuing the development known as Stonemanor. It consists of two parcels, totaling 54 acres, and is located east of Pioneer Road (Highway 106).
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

MPCA fines two area farms for feedlot violations
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

3M sponsors 48 teachers at Key Issues Institute
3M is sponsoring 48 teachers nationwide to attend The Keystone Center’s “Key Issues Institute: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom.” Among them are Jen Steidl and Joe Beattie, both teachers at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.
Friday, July, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

MPCA seeks comments on environmental assessment of Long Prairie swine facility
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is inviting public comment on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed total confinement swine facility in Todd County 11 miles west of Long Prairie.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

MPCA fines two area farms for feedlot violations
In an ongoing effort to promote environmental compliance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency concluded 34 enforcement cases in 26 counties throughout Minnesota during the second quarter of 2012.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Moths at Midnight program at Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
A Moths at Midnight program will be offered at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center near Fergus Falls on Saturday, July 28 from 10 to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, July, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Agreement reached in Garfield pumping dispute
A year-long dispute about a decision to pump stormwater out of Garfield into a ditch that flows into area lakes has been resolved, at least for now.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Graduates

Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

DNR partners with Minnesota Zoo to preserve bison
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has joined with the Minnesota Zoo in an effort to conserve the North American plains bison.
Sunday, July, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria to start interviewing candidates for new engineer/public works director post
How many engineers does it take to hire an engineer? The Alexandria City Council tussled with the idea at its meeting Monday night. It eventually voted 5-0 to appoint Douglas County Engineer Dave Robley to an interview committee that will consider applicants for the city engineer/public works director.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Honors

Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Council votes to contribute to Alexandria event center study
On a 3-2 vote, the council voted to contribute up to $10,000 with the condition that the city’s legal counsel determines it is an appropriate use of public funds.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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