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Editorial - Small companies, big impact
Douglas County is very fortunate to have a solid base of large, local manufacturing companies that provide jobs, add to the area’s reputation as a vibrant regional hub and support many local causes and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County is very fortunate to have a solid base of large, local manufacturing companies that provide jobs, add to the area’s reputation as a vibrant regional hub and support many local causes and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Observations from the archives, 1988: Subway opens in Alexandria
1963, 50 years ago: Jim Bormann, director of news and public affairs for Radio Station WCCO, addressed a joint luncheon of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club and the Alexandria Resort Association.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1963, 50 years ago: Jim Bormann, director of news and public affairs for Radio Station WCCO, addressed a joint luncheon of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club and the Alexandria Resort Association.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - April 26, 2013
Thumbs Down: We’ve received several complaints from drivers this past winter and after the recent snowstorms about the condition of County Road 82 East, which used to be known as Highway 27 East between Alexandria and Osakis.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Down: We’ve received several complaints from drivers this past winter and after the recent snowstorms about the condition of County Road 82 East, which used to be known as Highway 27 East between Alexandria and Osakis.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Home away from home
Every kid looks forward to summer for many of the same reasons. Fun in the sun, those lazy summer days at the lake and of course no school for three whole months! All of those things are great, but what I look forward to the most is a place called Trout Lake Camps near Pine River.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Every kid looks forward to summer for many of the same reasons. Fun in the sun, those lazy summer days at the lake and of course no school for three whole months! All of those things are great, but what I look forward to the most is a place called Trout Lake Camps near Pine River.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Senior numbers rising and so is risk for scams
Here’s a fact to ponder from the Minnesota Department of Commerce: Within this decade, there will be more Minnesotans older than age 65 than children enrolled in our public schools.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Here’s a fact to ponder from the Minnesota Department of Commerce: Within this decade, there will be more Minnesotans older than age 65 than children enrolled in our public schools.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
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
Editorial - Take Earth Day Challenge with these 10 steps
Sometimes an issue can seem so complex and all encompassing that people give up trying to do anything about it. “It’s such a huge topic,” the reasoning goes, what I do doesn’t really matter.”
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Sometimes an issue can seem so complex and all encompassing that people give up trying to do anything about it. “It’s such a huge topic,” the reasoning goes, what I do doesn’t really matter.”
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - April 12, 2013
Thumbs Up: Massman Automation Designs deserves a thumbs up for saving the Ribfest event. The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board, faced with limited staffing and funding, decided late last year to cancel the event.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up: Massman Automation Designs deserves a thumbs up for saving the Ribfest event. The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board, faced with limited staffing and funding, decided late last year to cancel the event.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Gophers' coaching decision makes perfect sense
University of Minnesota men’s basketball fans should have seen this coming. The track record of Athletic Director Norwood Teague indicated it was coming and the current state of Gophers’ basketball all but guaranteed it.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
University of Minnesota men’s basketball fans should have seen this coming. The track record of Athletic Director Norwood Teague indicated it was coming and the current state of Gophers’ basketball all but guaranteed it.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Give troopers room to do their jobs
They’re out there, doing their jobs, helping other people. And they get hit. They’re troopers. Four state trooper squads were struck in March, spiking the total for the year up to 10.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
They’re out there, doing their jobs, helping other people. And they get hit. They’re troopers. Four state trooper squads were struck in March, spiking the total for the year up to 10.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Don't give up fight against lake invaders
As the chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee, I am writing at the request of the full committee to firmly rebut a developing theme in recent news stories and legislative committee debate that Minnesota cannot be successful in stopping the spread of AIS.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As the chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee, I am writing at the request of the full committee to firmly rebut a developing theme in recent news stories and legislative committee debate that Minnesota cannot be successful in stopping the spread of AIS.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - Newspapers make a difference
Throughout the school year I am fortunate to have the opportunity to go into area classrooms and teach students about newspapers through Newspapers in Education (NIE), an international program that promotes children’s literacy by using newspapers as teaching tools.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Throughout the school year I am fortunate to have the opportunity to go into area classrooms and teach students about newspapers through Newspapers in Education (NIE), an international program that promotes children’s literacy by using newspapers as teaching tools.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Propensity to berate those who disagree
I must disagree with the February 22 issue of the Echo Press editorial board headlines that read “Lashing out at columnists miss the mark.”
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I must disagree with the February 22 issue of the Echo Press editorial board headlines that read “Lashing out at columnists miss the mark.”
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Here's how seniors can avoid pain, expense of a fall
It comes across the police scanners all too often: An elderly person has fallen and needs medical attention. It happens at all times of the year, ice or no ice.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It comes across the police scanners all too often: An elderly person has fallen and needs medical attention. It happens at all times of the year, ice or no ice.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - March 29, 2013
If you want to get a clearer understanding of skyrocketing health care costs, be sure to check out the March 4 special report from Time magazine, “Why Medical Bills are Killing Us” by Steven Brill.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If you want to get a clearer understanding of skyrocketing health care costs, be sure to check out the March 4 special report from Time magazine, “Why Medical Bills are Killing Us” by Steven Brill.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Ire raised by stereotype descriptions
His letter was entitled: “Don’t take your guns to town,” like the old song. I liked the song but the article was quick to raise my ire.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
His letter was entitled: “Don’t take your guns to town,” like the old song. I liked the song but the article was quick to raise my ire.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Prepare for motorcycle riding now
Even though spring still seems to be a mirage off in the distance, it will eventually get here. That means motorcyclists will finally be able to get their bikes out on the road. And that leads to danger.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Even though spring still seems to be a mirage off in the distance, it will eventually get here. That means motorcyclists will finally be able to get their bikes out on the road. And that leads to danger.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Farmers deserve thanks for keeping up with the times
What did you have to eat on Tuesday? It probably will take you a few minutes to recall everything on your plate and you’d likely miss a few things, but here’s a certainty: Farmers had something to do with it.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
What did you have to eat on Tuesday? It probably will take you a few minutes to recall everything on your plate and you’d likely miss a few things, but here’s a certainty: Farmers had something to do with it.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: A flaky, fluky time on the slopes for first-time skier
The big blasts of snow we’ve been getting made me think about skiing, which triggered memories of a fluky-but-true experience I had back in my high school days in Parkers Prairie.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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The big blasts of snow we’ve been getting made me think about skiing, which triggered memories of a fluky-but-true experience I had back in my high school days in Parkers Prairie.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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