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More than a sparkling crown
Little girls dream about wearing a sparkling crown and being a princess in a beautiful and exotic country. For 21-year-old Meg Hintzen of Carlos, this dream is at the tip of her fingers. The only twist to the fairytale is that instead of ruling over a county, Hintzen hopes to be crowned the princess of dairy.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Commemorating the past by covering it with poppies
While the United States is usually covered with red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, the Alexandria chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) tried something different when they commemorated historical events in displays - they covered it with poppies.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Honors

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

Janet Guenther, 66
Janet Mary Guenther, 66, died Wednesday, July 11. 2012.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

A half-century of faithful service
To every decision there are good and bad aspects and this is no different for Alexandria’s Bernie Boesen who is retiring after 53 years of owning and operating Bernie’s Gas and Oil in Millerville. “Leaving is sweet and sour. I’m going to miss all these great people and I really love where I work and what I do, but I owe it to my family to retire,” Bernie noted. “I have missed so many things over the years that I need to make up for.”
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

The most unlucky day
Black cats, ladders, and broken mirrors – Friday the 13th is upon us. But what makes this Friday the 13th different than previous years is that this is the third Friday the 13th in 2012. The previous two took place on January 13 and April 13. The dates are exactly 13 weeks apart – something that hasn’t occurred since 1984.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

'Where's Waldo?' coming to downtown Alexandria
Where’s Waldo? Well, for the month of July, he’ll be in downtown Alexandria.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

'Sorry, Wrong Number' airs Sunday
Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) in Alexandria is offering the following productions this week:
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Relay for Life is Friday
Celebrate, remember, fight back – three words that affect millions of lives. Since its inception, more than $3 billion has been raised by the Relay for Life with more than 5,000 communities hosting relays each year, including Douglas County. This year’s Douglas County Relay for Life will take place this Friday and Saturday at Citizen’s Field in Alexandria.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Classic Clippers baseball: Alex improves to 7-1
The Alexandria Classic Clippers upped their record to 7-1 in the North Star Classic Baseball League on July 1 with a 9-7 win over the Watertown Mudcatz.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Turkey hunt
In her first turkey hunt, Kallista Roers of Alexandria came home with this 21.5-lb. turkey this spring while hunting with her grandfather Rod Froemming.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Survivors remembered
In 2010, more than 550,000 people of all ages died from cancer and millions of friends and families were affected by it. But through raising funds, awareness and remembrance, they keep fighting back. The American Cancer Society’s 28th annual Relay for Life will take place on July 13 and 14 at Citizens Field in Alexandria.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A spark behind an education
Each year, millions of students go to college. Some travel 50 miles to attend school while others travel 500 miles. But for Lizzie Muyawa Dube, college meant traveling more than 8,500 miles away from her home in Malawi, Africa.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Honors

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

On the Street - July 6, 2012
Scott and Wendy Snyder of TruGreen Lawn Care received the Franchise of the Year award for outstanding service, growth and retention. In addition to the award, they have been one of the top five candidates for the past six consecutive years
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Take in some summer romance at Lakes Area Theatre
Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) in Alexandria is offering the following productions this week:
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Tour of Gardens set for Sunday, July 8
The annual Tour of Gardens is Sunday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Douglas County Master Gardeners and University of Minnesota Extension, the event features six Douglas County gardens, which may be viewed in an open house format.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Caring for a community
While many of Minnesota’s towns become congested over the summer with out-of-state travelers in search of sandy beaches and warm weather, the 340 kids that invaded Brandon on June 17 weren’t there to lie on the beach; they were there to work.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Head back to the ’70s with ‘School House Rock’
The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) flashbacks to the '70s this summer with School House Rock Live, Jr., July 5-7 at 7 p.m. at the AAAA Theatre in downtown Alexandria.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Lakes Area Theatre revisits familiar character Johnny Dollar
Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) in Alexandria is offering the following productions this week:
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

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