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Thumbs Up/Down - March 1, 2013
When news broke that Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons died in a two-vehicle crash in dense fog near Glenwood, it sent waves of shock, sadness and heartfelt loss throughout the community, even among those who didn’t know her that well.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
When news broke that Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons died in a two-vehicle crash in dense fog near Glenwood, it sent waves of shock, sadness and heartfelt loss throughout the community, even among those who didn’t know her that well.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Inner poet emerges
Although Julia Olson’s poetic inspirations began as a child, she said they were “locked away in the depths of her mind until now and like spirits of the past, waited in the shadows for someone or something to set them free.”
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Although Julia Olson’s poetic inspirations began as a child, she said they were “locked away in the depths of her mind until now and like spirits of the past, waited in the shadows for someone or something to set them free.”
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Younger children featured in budget plan
Adding money to early childhood education and all-day kindergarten programs, as Governor Mark Dayton suggests, is important to Minnesota’s future, the state House education finance leader says.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Adding money to early childhood education and all-day kindergarten programs, as Governor Mark Dayton suggests, is important to Minnesota’s future, the state House education finance leader says.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria man wins $82,732 jackpot
Gary Miller of Alexandria won an $82,732 Progressive Print-N-Play jackpot by playing the $5 bingo game. Miller was all smiles but said he was “still shaking” when he arrived at the Lottery’s Roseville office on February 20 with a winning Progressive Print-N-Play ticket.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gary Miller of Alexandria won an $82,732 Progressive Print-N-Play jackpot by playing the $5 bingo game. Miller was all smiles but said he was “still shaking” when he arrived at the Lottery’s Roseville office on February 20 with a winning Progressive Print-N-Play ticket.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State deficit at $627 million
Minnesota’s projected budget deficit for the next two years is lower than expected at $627 million, the Minnesota Management and Budget reported this morning.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota’s projected budget deficit for the next two years is lower than expected at $627 million, the Minnesota Management and Budget reported this morning.
Thursday, February, 28, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Kenneth Verschaetse, 79
Kenneth George Verschaetse, 79, of Marshall, formerly of Ghent, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Kenneth George Verschaetse, 79, of Marshall, formerly of Ghent, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center in Marshall.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Carolyn Anderson, 68
Carolyn Marie Anderson, 68, Evansville, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home, under the care of her family and Douglas County Hospice.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Carolyn Marie Anderson, 68, Evansville, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home, under the care of her family and Douglas County Hospice.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Growing Green: Why do you want to plant a garden?
The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?" Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The first question you should ask yourself when planning a new garden is, “Why do I want a garden?" Maybe you have a shady spot where grass won’t grow but hostas and ferns would. Perhaps you have fond memories of your grandmother’s cottage garden, full of color and texture.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
VIDEO: Alexandria Polar Plunge breaks records
Ice swimming. Norwegians, Swedes and Fins do it all the time for no apparent reason. Folks of all ilks banded together on Sunday at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria to be freezin’ for a reason – to support Special Olympics by jumping into the icy-cold waters of Lake Darling.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ice swimming. Norwegians, Swedes and Fins do it all the time for no apparent reason. Folks of all ilks banded together on Sunday at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria to be freezin’ for a reason – to support Special Olympics by jumping into the icy-cold waters of Lake Darling.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Program provides car seats to families in need
A state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Public (DPS) Safety Office of Traffic Safety has provided 4,591 car seats during the last two years to families in need.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Public (DPS) Safety Office of Traffic Safety has provided 4,591 car seats during the last two years to families in need.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fires cause $750,000 in damage in Alexandria last year, chief tells council
Fires caused more than $750,000 worth of damage in the Alexandria area last year. Local firefighters prevented nearly $1 million more from going up in smoke. The numbers were presented at Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting by Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fires caused more than $750,000 worth of damage in the Alexandria area last year. Local firefighters prevented nearly $1 million more from going up in smoke. The numbers were presented at Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting by Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
James Schultz, 68
James Kenneth “Jim” Schultz, 68, Miltona, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at his home following an extended illness.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
James Kenneth “Jim” Schultz, 68, Miltona, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at his home following an extended illness.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Capitol Chatter: Thursday’s forecast to show budget temperature
One of the big days of the Minnesota legislative session arrives Thursday, when state fiscal leaders announce how state revenues and spending are doing.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
One of the big days of the Minnesota legislative session arrives Thursday, when state fiscal leaders announce how state revenues and spending are doing.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Today is the day to take the plunge
Today is the day that people have been shivering for -- the Polar Bear Plunge on Lake Darling.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Today is the day that people have been shivering for -- the Polar Bear Plunge on Lake Darling.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - How to waste tax money
In 1915, the owner of the Millerville Flour Mill built a bridge and dam, designed with removable planks to control water flow to produce power for the mill. It was built without engineering or public money, just hard work and common sense.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In 1915, the owner of the Millerville Flour Mill built a bridge and dam, designed with removable planks to control water flow to produce power for the mill. It was built without engineering or public money, just hard work and common sense.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Pete's County Market earns award
Pete’s County Market in Alexandria is one of four companies statewide to be recognized for its efforts to end hunger in its community. It participated in the October 2012 Minnesota’s Own campaign to end hunger.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Pete’s County Market in Alexandria is one of four companies statewide to be recognized for its efforts to end hunger in its community. It participated in the October 2012 Minnesota’s Own campaign to end hunger.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Alzheimer's Association to host education series
A new four-month education series featuring information about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will kick off in Alexandria on Thursday, March 14 and run monthly through Thursday, June 13.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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A new four-month education series featuring information about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will kick off in Alexandria on Thursday, March 14 and run monthly through Thursday, June 13.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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