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Online course prepares first-time home buyers
As the homeownership market slowly improves in Minnesota and the spring buying market gets underway, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Homeownership Center and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency want to remind potential buyers that information is the key to successful homeownership.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Are Minnesotans using too much water? Report provides insights
Are Minnesotans overusing groundwater in ways that could leave us short of water – for human needs and for the environment – in the future? The short answer to that question is: Yes, in some places across the state.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Groundbreaking for new mental health building planned in St. Cloud
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new mental health building at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is planned for Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. The ceremony location is the construction site located north of Building 28 and west of Building 9.
Sunday, April, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Grants available for specialty crop research
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting grant proposals for specialty crop research under the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program.
Saturday, April, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Driveways, sealcoating and Earth Day: Key things to consider
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, you might ask yourself, “What can I do to protect the environment?” Any time you’re doing things around the house is a good time to ask whether there’s a safer alternative.
Saturday, April, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Melanie Hartman, 41
Melanie Jane (Rotz) Hartman, 41, Clear Lake, formerly of Clitherall, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Doug Byland, 56
Dellis Douglas “Doug” Byland, age 56, Alexandria, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his residence.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

On target for another great year
Alexandria's clay target team will try to defend a conference championship as its second season begins
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Local schools to get fix-ups
On Monday, the Alexandria School Board approved spending about $667,000 on capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and health and safety projects next school year district-wide.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New dining options served up
Over the winter, the Alexandria lakes area sprouted three new dining destinations – Lakes Country Buffet, Zorbaz and Fresh Corner.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Habitat to hold spring volunteer kick-off
The weather outside may not seem spring-like this year, but local residents are encouraged to “think spring” and check out the Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) Spring Volunteer Kick-off.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

United Way office moves to new location
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties has moved to a new location at 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

55+ driver improvement course offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer 55+ Driver Improvement Courses.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Fun facts from the Census: 43rd Earth Day celebrated April 22
Monday, April 22, 2013, marks the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Horror, lies and resolve rise out of marathon
Of all the gripping details of the Boston Marathon bombings, one image is especially hard to shake. CNN reported it: “One man’s legs were blown off, and he kept trying to stand up.”
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

It's Our Turn: Looooong winter plants fruitful frustration for gardeners like me
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - Earth Day is April 22; global warming is occurring
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Seventy five cities want to have fee option to pay for streets
Alexandria is not the only city asking the state Legislature for a new way to pay for street projects. New street improvement district legislation has received the endorsement from 75 city councils from all regions of the state, according to the League of Minnesota Cities, which also supported the measure.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Earth Day is focus of service
The community is invited to recognize Earth Day with services of “Creation Witness” on Sunday, April 21 at 8 and 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Alexandria.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

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