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Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

'Three Skeleton Key' to hit the airwaves Sunday
The final show in the Salute to Halloween trilogy will fill the airwaves on Sunday, October 28 on KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Commerce department offers tips for saving energy, staying warm
A long and cold winter is on our doorstep. With temperatures dropping, the Department of Commerce is providing Minnesotans with simple and inexpensive ways to save energy, save money and keep their homes safe this winter.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Bi-partisan legislation needs clarification
I have the utmost respect for bipartisan legislation, but it needs a clarification about how the process works.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

State fair results for Douglas County 4-H members
4-H at the Minnesota State Fair is not just a fun annual event. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in the state fair to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experience. More than 130 of those 4-H exhibits were from Douglas County.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Childhood accident creates lifetime of pain
Scott to undergo amputation 30 years after being struck by vehicle
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Election Notebook: GOP says it did not endorse judge candidates
Minnesota’s Republican Party chairman wants to make sure everyone understands that his party has not endorsed judicial candidates.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Berniece Walters, 87
Berniece M. (Norling) Walters, 87, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Essentia Health Hospital in Detroit Lakes.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Capitol Chatter: Calmer seas will not sweep one party this year
No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Football Playoffs: A breakdown of who the area teams open up against
The section football playoffs are set and ready to kick off next Tuesday night all over the state of Minnesota. Here is a look at where all the teams in our coverage area will open up.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Senate candidates differ on key issues
Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Skogen is the guy who gets things done
Our son, Major Stuart M. Anderson, was killed in Iraq on January 7, 2006. After reeling from our great loss for some time, we learned Minnesota did not have a Gold Star license plate.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Douglas County 4-H’ers compete at state horse and dog show
Fall is a busy time for Douglas County 4-H’ers as they complete the 4-H year by competing at state events. The 4-H State Horse Show was held at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum and the AgStar Arena September 14-17.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Grammy Award-winning country artist, Billy Dean, to perform in Alexandria
Grammy Award-winning country music artist Billy Dean will give a concert at Jefferson High School in Alexandria on October 19 at 7 p.m. This "country music spectacular" is hosted by the Douglas County Deputy Sheriff's Federation and Douglas County Sheriff's Posse. Tickets are $24.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Meet the 2012-2013 Alexandria Blizzard
HOME OPENER: Saturday, October 13, • 7 p.m. at the Runestone Community Center against Granite City.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New effort encourages women to pursue computing, technology careers
Despite holding six in 10 American jobs, women held just 25 percent of computing occupations in 2011.
Tuesday, October, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Cold Weather Rule, heating assistance available to low-income Minnesotans
With snow already pounding northwestern Minnesota and freezing temperatures around the corner for all Minnesotans, the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities Commission are encouraging low-income Minnesotans to contact their utilities to ask about Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule and to apply for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) through their local service providers.
Saturday, October, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Growing Green: Bedbugs make big comeback in Douglas County
Such an odd summer comes with all sorts of new experiences for the gardener and homeowner. Bugs and disease have exploded in our gardens and in our homes. Summer travel in planes, buses and hotel stays have brought home some unwanted intruders to some Douglas County homeowners: bedbugs.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Capitol Chatter: Does ballot ruling open a new door?
Some Minnesota politicians wonder if a Minnesota Supreme Court ballot ruling opens the door for more last-minute changes.
Monday, October, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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