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It's Our Turn: A flaky, fluky time on the slopes for first-time skier
The big blasts of snow we’ve been getting made me think about skiing, which triggered memories of a fluky-but-true experience I had back in my high school days in Parkers Prairie.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Law-abiding citizens offended by letter
I am responding to the letter to the editor in the March 20 issue of the Echo Press by Chris Ray, titled “Don’t take your guns to town.”
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Calendar - Community Events

Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings

Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Calendar - Church Events

Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Former Twins player will manage Beetles as sale becomes official
Two-time World Series champion Al Newman will lead Alexandria as field manager for a new group of local owners.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

The ghost of assessment past: Why your taxes are high when land value is low
The past will come back to haunt you. In the world of property assessment, two years in the past directly affects the present. On March 26, 2013 the Douglas County assessor and auditor/treasurer offices will be sending out nearly 30,000 assessment notices and tax statements. Property sales from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 affect the 2012 assessed values for the taxes residents will see on their payable 2013 tax statements.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Observations from the archives: people making a difference
1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

More buzz about the roundabout
Douglas County Commissioners OK MnDOT agreement regarding roundabout south of Alexandria, started spring bids and accepted donations at last meeting.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

APD's stealthy steel steeds ready for summer thanks to donation
Downtown Alexandria will be transformed into a pedestrian paradise in the next few years through the city’s “complete street” construction plan. The plan, scheduled to begin in 2014, includes adding bicycle paths along Broadway and now the Alexandria Police Department (APD) will be better equipped to patrol the new avenues.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Calendar - Community Events

Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings

Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Calendar - Church Events

Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

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

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

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

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

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

UPDATE: New Pope Francis is from Argentina
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina was elected pope Wednesday.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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