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Water is key part of outdoors measure
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Applications are being accepted for Minnesota GreenCorps
Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting hosts and Americorp members for the upcoming program year.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Wedding - Peterson and Godfrey
Sarah Peterson of Superior, Wisconsin, and Michael Godfrey of Alexandria were married on December 28, 2012 at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, with a reception following.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

Swimming in sewage: Grant funds available to upgrade septic systems
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Cabinet shop fire in Moorhead blamed on stain rags
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Douglas County Land and Resource report breaks down building trends
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Community Eco Fair set for April 25
School District 206, in cooperation with local businesses and organizations, will host the fourth annual Community Eco Fair on Thursday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

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

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

News Briefs: 13 involved in accidents along Highway 22
Editor's note: The following news briefs are from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Dead baby found at laundry in Red Wing
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Lawmakers hash out Legacy spending
Studying the Minnesota film industry, funding public television and conducting water quality studies are a few ways lawmakers propose spending some of the nearly $300 million from the state’s legacy fund next year.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Nelson woman wins $5,000 Lottery prize
Norma Lanoue of Nelson won $5,000 by playing the Minnesota Lottery’s Lucky Lines Multiplier scratch game.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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

Letter - Triclosan is safe and beneficial
The March 27 [Echo Press, Page 1, Is toxic chemical harming our lakes?] piece on the chemical triclosan contained a number of inaccuracies about this safe and beneficial antibacterial ingredient.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Free training offered for rental owners
The Alexandria Police Department is hosting a free one day crime-free multi housing training for anyone who owns rental properties.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Test home for radon before buying, health officials suggest
An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota Agri-Women to celebrate 15 years of leadership, learning
Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference set for Wednesday, April 10 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen.
Saturday, April, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1673876 Public Notice - Commissioners Meeting March 12

Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

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

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