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Bold budget request approved for Douglas County IT department
Douglas County Commissioners took a virtual leap into the county’s future on Tuesday at their county board meeting in Alexandria.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County Commissioners took a virtual leap into the county’s future on Tuesday at their county board meeting in Alexandria.
Wednesday, February, 13, 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
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
Political Notebook: House votes to match state taxes with new federal law
Income tax returns Minnesotans file this spring will conform to new federal laws if state senators follow the House’s Monday action.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Income tax returns Minnesotans file this spring will conform to new federal laws if state senators follow the House’s Monday action.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Alexandria City Council joins new economic development effort
When it comes to economic development, cities in rural Minnesota are not getting their fair share compared to metro areas, according to a new partnership.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When it comes to economic development, cities in rural Minnesota are not getting their fair share compared to metro areas, according to a new partnership.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hospital errors stay flat in 2012, according to report
In its most recent annual report on adverse health events occurring in Minnesota hospitals and outpatient surgical centers, the Minnesota Department of Health found that the total number of adverse events stayed about the same compared to the year before, but more patients experienced serious harm or death related to these events.
Sunday, February, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In its most recent annual report on adverse health events occurring in Minnesota hospitals and outpatient surgical centers, the Minnesota Department of Health found that the total number of adverse events stayed about the same compared to the year before, but more patients experienced serious harm or death related to these events.
Sunday, February, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U of M survey: Minnesotans predict higher leisure travel spending in 2013
A majority of the state’s residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota, and 67 percent said they plan to spend as much or more of their money on leisure travel in 2013 as they did 2012, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center reveals.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A majority of the state’s residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota, and 67 percent said they plan to spend as much or more of their money on leisure travel in 2013 as they did 2012, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center reveals.
Saturday, February, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Job Fair at ATCC a success in midst of rising unemployment
The ninth annual Greater Alexandria Area Job Resource Fair held on Wednesday at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) seemed perfectly timed, given the recent uptick in the national unemployment rate.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The ninth annual Greater Alexandria Area Job Resource Fair held on Wednesday at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) seemed perfectly timed, given the recent uptick in the national unemployment rate.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Five great places to be a manufacturer in Minnesota
Douglas County’s reputation as a leader in the packaging manufacturing industry is shining brighter than ever. Enterprise Minnesota magazine named the county as one of “Five Great Places to be a Manufacturer in Minnesota.” The five communities were saluted for taking extra measures to ensure the continued success of their local manufacturers, “and in turn, their schools, families and economies.”
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County’s reputation as a leader in the packaging manufacturing industry is shining brighter than ever. Enterprise Minnesota magazine named the county as one of “Five Great Places to be a Manufacturer in Minnesota.” The five communities were saluted for taking extra measures to ensure the continued success of their local manufacturers, “and in turn, their schools, families and economies.”
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson introduces bipartisan legislation
Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit employers from demanding social media passwords from employees as a condition of employment.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit employers from demanding social media passwords from employees as a condition of employment.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
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
WCA girls' basketball: Knights fall to Thunder
The West Central Area girls couldn’t get their offense going in a 52-38 loss to Long Prairie-Grey Eagle on Tuesday night.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The West Central Area girls couldn’t get their offense going in a 52-38 loss to Long Prairie-Grey Eagle on Tuesday night.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Central Specialties featured at Jobs and Java
Jobs and Java will feature the employer Central Specialties on Tuesday, February 12 at 10 a.m.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Jobs and Java will feature the employer Central Specialties on Tuesday, February 12 at 10 a.m.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Ashby boys' basketball: Arrows win four straight
Ashby improved to 15-3 after holding off Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Tuesday night 64-57.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Ashby improved to 15-3 after holding off Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Tuesday night 64-57.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Higher leisure travel spending predicted
A majority of the state’s residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota. Sixty-seven percent said they plan to spend as much or more of their money on leisure travel in 2013 as they did in 2012, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center revealed.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A majority of the state’s residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota. Sixty-seven percent said they plan to spend as much or more of their money on leisure travel in 2013 as they did in 2012, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center revealed.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Wallace Krumwiede, 93
Wallace “Wally” George Krumwiede, 93, Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Wallace “Wally” George Krumwiede, 93, Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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
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
Letter - Is it OK for other nations to bully America?
President Obama and Congress are giving 20 F-16 fighter jets to Egypt. Yearly, America puts $1.3 billion into Egypt’s military (people who stone and behead people under Sharia law).
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
President Obama and Congress are giving 20 F-16 fighter jets to Egypt. Yearly, America puts $1.3 billion into Egypt’s military (people who stone and behead people under Sharia law).
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Obama: Americans need to push for gun violence solution
President Barack Obama says citizens must make their opinions heard on gun violence issues for change to be possible, and Monday he had the support of at least one member of an audience of law enforcement officials, lawmakers and local leaders on that point.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
President Barack Obama says citizens must make their opinions heard on gun violence issues for change to be possible, and Monday he had the support of at least one member of an audience of law enforcement officials, lawmakers and local leaders on that point.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Man gets 15 years for totem pole death
The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - 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
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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
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