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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
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
Capitol Chatter: Debates continue over Dayton budget impact
Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal continues to play out in interesting ways, usually with Republicans strongly opposed and Democrats more mildly in support.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal continues to play out in interesting ways, usually with Republicans strongly opposed and Democrats more mildly in support.
Monday, February, 04, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
DNR state parks help reduce carbon footprint
Several Minnesota state parks are replacing old gas guzzlers with electric cars, installing solar panels that help generate electricity for many of its park buildings and visitor centers and rehabbing those buildings to use less energy.
Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Several Minnesota state parks are replacing old gas guzzlers with electric cars, installing solar panels that help generate electricity for many of its park buildings and visitor centers and rehabbing those buildings to use less energy.
Sunday, February, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - That pesky Constitution wasn't mentioned in Dalman's column
The column contained plenty of insults and ridicule directed at those who might have a different viewpoint. The radical left would be so proud of Dalman’s clever mastery of those Saul Alinsky tactics of intimidation. Alinsky himself would have marveled at his ability to avoid references, evidence and facts to support his emotional outrage.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The column contained plenty of insults and ridicule directed at those who might have a different viewpoint. The radical left would be so proud of Dalman’s clever mastery of those Saul Alinsky tactics of intimidation. Alinsky himself would have marveled at his ability to avoid references, evidence and facts to support his emotional outrage.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
As need increases, funding for SNAP decreases
As the Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition was celebrating its first year of working to increase participation in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government was in the midst of plans to decrease funds that support the educational component of SNAP. More than 500,000 Minnesotans receive nutrition assistance benefits each month.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As the Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition was celebrating its first year of working to increase participation in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government was in the midst of plans to decrease funds that support the educational component of SNAP. More than 500,000 Minnesotans receive nutrition assistance benefits each month.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I'm Just Sayin' - Gun salesman of the year: Barack Obama
Have you been to Cabela’s or Fleet Farm lately? Did you notice the firearms racks or the ammunition shelves? They are virtually empty — all due to Washington, D.C. taking advantage of the latest “crisis” to push forward Executive Orders and potential legislation about the legality of certain firearms, their components, and ammunition.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Have you been to Cabela’s or Fleet Farm lately? Did you notice the firearms racks or the ammunition shelves? They are virtually empty — all due to Washington, D.C. taking advantage of the latest “crisis” to push forward Executive Orders and potential legislation about the legality of certain firearms, their components, and ammunition.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Aquatic invasive species symposium to take place this week
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Region will host the Northwest Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Symposium on Jan. 31, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Feb. 1, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Chase on the Lake Hotel and Conference Center, 502 Cleveland Blvd. in Walker.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Region will host the Northwest Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Symposium on Jan. 31, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Feb. 1, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Chase on the Lake Hotel and Conference Center, 502 Cleveland Blvd. in Walker.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR releases details of employee discharged for wrongful access of driver's license data
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bill would cut costs of prescription drugs
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nearly $6 million in improvements approved for 2013 State Fair
Nearly $6 million in improvements and maintenance projects for the Minnesota State Fairgrounds were approved by the fair's board of managers during the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society – governing body of the fair.
Saturday, January, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nearly $6 million in improvements and maintenance projects for the Minnesota State Fairgrounds were approved by the fair's board of managers during the annual meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society – governing body of the fair.
Saturday, January, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No place like home: Douglas County Sheriff's Office opens doors at permanent location
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office staff will all be under one roof for the first time since the summer of 2011. Welcome to the new, long-awaited, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. County residents were greeted by sheriff’s office staff as they hurried through the front doors and stomped snow off of their feet before emerging into the redesigned lobby.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office staff will all be under one roof for the first time since the summer of 2011. Welcome to the new, long-awaited, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. County residents were greeted by sheriff’s office staff as they hurried through the front doors and stomped snow off of their feet before emerging into the redesigned lobby.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Questions remain about Gov. Dayton's tax plan impact
Governor Mark Dayton said tax changes he proposed Tuesday would not cost middle-class Minnesotans more money. Dayton said his state budget and tax reform plan is a starting point for conversation as the Minnesota Legislature works to set a two-year budget by May 20.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor Mark Dayton said tax changes he proposed Tuesday would not cost middle-class Minnesotans more money. Dayton said his state budget and tax reform plan is a starting point for conversation as the Minnesota Legislature works to set a two-year budget by May 20.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Dayton's plan offers good starting point
No matter what you think of Governor Mark Dayton’s budget plan, you have to give him credit for at least putting some worthy ideas up for debate.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
No matter what you think of Governor Mark Dayton’s budget plan, you have to give him credit for at least putting some worthy ideas up for debate.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Children's rights must be protected
Child development is the changes that occur while a child grows and develops to be physically healthy, mentally alert, emotionally sound, socially fit and ready to learn.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Child development is the changes that occur while a child grows and develops to be physically healthy, mentally alert, emotionally sound, socially fit and ready to learn.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Solid waste training and assessment offered
The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), a non-regulatory technical assistance program for Minnesota businesses, will offer free solid waste training and on-site assessments for cities and businesses in Douglas County and the surrounding region.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), a non-regulatory technical assistance program for Minnesota businesses, will offer free solid waste training and on-site assessments for cities and businesses in Douglas County and the surrounding region.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Concerns about library internet use discussed at commissioners' meeting
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Erling Olsson, 90
Erling Olaf Olsson, 90, Marquette, Michigan, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the D.J. Jacobetti Veterans’ Home in Marquette.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Erling Olaf Olsson, 90, Marquette, Michigan, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the D.J. Jacobetti Veterans’ Home in Marquette.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Library board member needed for three-year term
The Douglas County Library board is in need of a new member. The governing body of the library is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners from recommendations submitted by the current library board.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Douglas County Library board is in need of a new member. The governing body of the library is composed of seven members who are appointed by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners from recommendations submitted by the current library board.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR celebrates 2012 accomplishments
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest region welcomes 2013 by reflecting back on its accomplishments in 2012. Despite some unforeseen challenges, thanks to Mother Nature, there were many achievements to celebrate.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest region welcomes 2013 by reflecting back on its accomplishments in 2012. Despite some unforeseen challenges, thanks to Mother Nature, there were many achievements to celebrate.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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