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When is it time to replace that old energy-hog refrigerator?
Many refrigerators and freezers will continue to operate for 15-20 years or even longer. But whether or not these appliances are really working efficiently is another question.
Monday, June, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Many refrigerators and freezers will continue to operate for 15-20 years or even longer. But whether or not these appliances are really working efficiently is another question.
Monday, June, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cop Talk: Bike safety starts with helmet
Now that warm weather is here, what are some things people need to be aware of when riding their bicycle?
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Now that warm weather is here, what are some things people need to be aware of when riding their bicycle?
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's Our Turn: 25 years gone in the blink of an eye
Ah, graduation time. Seems like only yesterday I was walking up on the Brandon High School stage to get my diploma. But (sigh) it was actually a bit longer ago than that. My class is celebrating its 25-year reunion this summer. Where does the time go?
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ah, graduation time. Seems like only yesterday I was walking up on the Brandon High School stage to get my diploma. But (sigh) it was actually a bit longer ago than that. My class is celebrating its 25-year reunion this summer. Where does the time go?
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Thinking economics, renewable energy
A recent visit to an Underground Railroad museum provided an analogy for thinking about economics and economies.
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A recent visit to an Underground Railroad museum provided an analogy for thinking about economics and economies.
Friday, May, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A spark bursts into a steady flame
In the winter of 2011, the Hanson residence looked just as it had for the past decade, but inside was a different story. Unpaid gas and electricity bills caused the pipes to freeze, spraying a freezing mist over the inside of the house. In the corner, Elias Hanson sat shivering, huddled beneath five blankets. As his stomach rumbled, his mind raced through images of how different his life was.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
In the winter of 2011, the Hanson residence looked just as it had for the past decade, but inside was a different story. Unpaid gas and electricity bills caused the pipes to freeze, spraying a freezing mist over the inside of the house. In the corner, Elias Hanson sat shivering, huddled beneath five blankets. As his stomach rumbled, his mind raced through images of how different his life was.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Letter - total disagreement with representative's vote
After reading a letter in the Echo Press of May 15 by Rep. Jay McNamar, I feel compelled to reply by the same means.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
After reading a letter in the Echo Press of May 15 by Rep. Jay McNamar, I feel compelled to reply by the same means.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Growing Green: Heirlooms for your cutting garden
This late spring has really delayed our work on the flower farm. Flats of flowers are stacking up, crying to be planted in a warm, cozy spot, while many seeds have yet to leave their packets.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
This late spring has really delayed our work on the flower farm. Flats of flowers are stacking up, crying to be planted in a warm, cozy spot, while many seeds have yet to leave their packets.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Falls don't 'just happen'
Falls don’t “just happen,” and people don’t fall because they get older. There is usually more than one underlying cause or risk factor involved. A risk factor is something that increases a person’s risk to a medical problem or disease. As the number of risk factors rise, so does the risk of falling.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Falls don’t “just happen,” and people don’t fall because they get older. There is usually more than one underlying cause or risk factor involved. A risk factor is something that increases a person’s risk to a medical problem or disease. As the number of risk factors rise, so does the risk of falling.
Wednesday, May, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
New app works for Gopher State One Call
A new smartphone app has been developed by KorTerra, Inc., a damage prevention software and one call center solutions company, to bring safe digging information and simple call before you dig communication links to the masses.
Monday, May, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new smartphone app has been developed by KorTerra, Inc., a damage prevention software and one call center solutions company, to bring safe digging information and simple call before you dig communication links to the masses.
Monday, May, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cold water dangerous to boaters this Memorial Day weekend
Minnesotans are eager to hit the water for Memorial Day weekend, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters that warmer weather does not mean warm water.
Saturday, May, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesotans are eager to hit the water for Memorial Day weekend, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters that warmer weather does not mean warm water.
Saturday, May, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alex girls' golf: Cards remain a model of consistency
Section and conference title goals remain a constant for a talented Alexandria girls’ golf program.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Section and conference title goals remain a constant for a talented Alexandria girls’ golf program.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Has our youth gone mild? Incarceration rates at historic low
The number of minors locked up in the nation’s correctional facilities is lower now than it has been in 35 years. Since 1975, juvenile incarceration rates have fluctuated, hitting a high in 1995 of 107,637. The total plummeted to 70,792 in 2010. A similar trend was observed in Douglas County with a higher number cited in 1997, 532, than in more recent years.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The number of minors locked up in the nation’s correctional facilities is lower now than it has been in 35 years. Since 1975, juvenile incarceration rates have fluctuated, hitting a high in 1995 of 107,637. The total plummeted to 70,792 in 2010. A similar trend was observed in Douglas County with a higher number cited in 1997, 532, than in more recent years.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Purple Heart, brotherly bonds: Critical care nurse in Afghanistan shares blog about a sniper shooting
Editor’s note: The following is the conclusion of a two-part blog entry written by Patty Roth of Alexandria. She’s deployed in Afghanistan as a critical care nurse in charge of the intensive care unit at the Kandahar NATO Role 3 Hospital. The first part told of a Navy Seal team member (identified in the blog as the patient) who came to the hospital with a bullet wound to the head.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor’s note: The following is the conclusion of a two-part blog entry written by Patty Roth of Alexandria. She’s deployed in Afghanistan as a critical care nurse in charge of the intensive care unit at the Kandahar NATO Role 3 Hospital. The first part told of a Navy Seal team member (identified in the blog as the patient) who came to the hospital with a bullet wound to the head.
Friday, May, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A glimpse into military life and death
This post is about one particularly hard day, meant only to give you a glimpse of what it is like here and how we cope with what we see. It was 0830 and I was in my office working on some useless spreadsheet when my pager went off. It said “Ax1, GSW APH ETA 10 m.” This translates to incoming…one injured, life threatening (Alpha), Gun Shot Wound, coming by Apache Helicopter, Estimated Time of Arrival, 10 minutes.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This post is about one particularly hard day, meant only to give you a glimpse of what it is like here and how we cope with what we see. It was 0830 and I was in my office working on some useless spreadsheet when my pager went off. It said “Ax1, GSW APH ETA 10 m.” This translates to incoming…one injured, life threatening (Alpha), Gun Shot Wound, coming by Apache Helicopter, Estimated Time of Arrival, 10 minutes.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - A graphic reminder for summer drivers
The number of people who have died in motor vehicle crashes in Minnesota has topped 100 this year. At this rate, the Department of Public Safety projects that there will be around 400 killed by the end of year.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The number of people who have died in motor vehicle crashes in Minnesota has topped 100 this year. At this rate, the Department of Public Safety projects that there will be around 400 killed by the end of year.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Observations from the archives, 2003: About 700 students graduated from ATC
1913, 100 years ago: Col. E.D. Luce, president of the proposed electric railroad company, was in Alexandria and explained the proposition to a large number of men.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1913, 100 years ago: Col. E.D. Luce, president of the proposed electric railroad company, was in Alexandria and explained the proposition to a large number of men.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Baseball: Osakis claims half of Prairie league championship
Osakis and St. John's Prep baseball tie atop the league standings
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Osakis and St. John's Prep baseball tie atop the league standings
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
3M to bring more color to consumer electronic devices
3M announced today it is in the final stages of scale-up for its new 3M Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF).
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3M announced today it is in the final stages of scale-up for its new 3M Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF).
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislative Notebook: Legislature looks to give raises, but not for themselves
The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
Monday, May, 20, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
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