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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ageless benefits of biking
Riding a bike is one of those things in life that can make you feel ageless. A new bike program at Grand Arbor’s Nelson Wellness Center in Alexandria provides residents and members the opportunity to get on a bike again. The wellness center received a grant from the UCare Fund last October to launch a year-round bike program.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Legislative Notebook: Bill advances to save Minnesota taxpayers’ money this year
As many as 192,000 Minnesotans would benefit if state legislators quickly pass a bill matching state tax law with federal law, the state House Taxes Committee chairwoman says.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Expert offers three retirement planning tips for Baby Boomers
The economy may be recovering, but some of the changes wrought by the Great Recession may be long-lasting.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Climate outlooks indicate moisture, but drought isn't over yet
Although much of Minnesota is still in severe to extreme drought, University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley says the outlook shows a different story for late winter all the way into planting season.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

You asked: Can a business charge a fee for credit card transactions?
Eileen, an Echo Press reader, asked if a new law has been passed allowing businesses to charge a fee for credit card transactions. The short answer is yes. The long answer is a bit more complicated.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Cardinal girls' basketball coach Wendy Kohler to receive Breaking Barriers award
The coach's dedication to girls' athletics has earned her the honor, which will be presented on Wednesday, February 5 at the State Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Wrestling: Osakis' Coyers have pinning combination
The two Silverstreak wrestlers provide a powerful start to every Osakis match
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Column - Help save jobs: Buy American, shop local
Let’s help save American jobs; let’s start consciously shopping for products “Made in U.S.A.”
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Schools throughout the area to start two hours late Friday
The bitter cold will mean another late start for schools in the area tomorrow morning, Friday.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

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