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Bursting with spring splendor
Under all that snow and ice, Mother Nature is patiently waiting to sprout green grass and nourish delicate spring flowers. Believe it or not, spring is on the way. In the meantime, here’s a little hope. Spring has already sprung at local greenhouses.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Under all that snow and ice, Mother Nature is patiently waiting to sprout green grass and nourish delicate spring flowers. Believe it or not, spring is on the way. In the meantime, here’s a little hope. Spring has already sprung at local greenhouses.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: Ground covers for rough sites
Do you have that weedy spot in your garden where grass just refuses to grow? Maybe it’s too shady or too steep or too rocky. What do you do before weeds take over? Why not try a tough, hardy ground cover?
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Do you have that weedy spot in your garden where grass just refuses to grow? Maybe it’s too shady or too steep or too rocky. What do you do before weeds take over? Why not try a tough, hardy ground cover?
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Area Girl Scouts earn awards
Local Girl Scouts Alicia Krohnfeldt, Brooklyn KrohnFeldt and Crystal Krohnfeldt, all sisters, attended the Girl Scouts annual meeting in Duluth on Saturday, January 26.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Local Girl Scouts Alicia Krohnfeldt, Brooklyn KrohnFeldt and Crystal Krohnfeldt, all sisters, attended the Girl Scouts annual meeting in Duluth on Saturday, January 26.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Stress and seniors
For many seniors, the “golden years” can be incredibly stressful. What are some common causes of stress in seniors?
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
For many seniors, the “golden years” can be incredibly stressful. What are some common causes of stress in seniors?
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It's Our Turn: If you pet them once, they'll love you forever
How do you resist that face? As you squat outside the pen, scratching the furry back cemented against the chain-linked gate, you know you’ve got to go. But as you stand, he stands with you, mushes his nose against the gate as his backside sways with the momentum of his tail. The dog rumbles a whine at you and stares with watery brown eyes, begging for just one more rub.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
How do you resist that face? As you squat outside the pen, scratching the furry back cemented against the chain-linked gate, you know you’ve got to go. But as you stand, he stands with you, mushes his nose against the gate as his backside sways with the momentum of his tail. The dog rumbles a whine at you and stares with watery brown eyes, begging for just one more rub.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Patrick McCashin, 70
Patrick J. McCashin, age 70 of St. Louis Park, passed away January 3, 2013.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Patrick J. McCashin, age 70 of St. Louis Park, passed away January 3, 2013.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Here are 10 tips for taking care of a new puppy
Every holiday season, many people around the country get a new family gift that will last for the next 15 years or so.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Every holiday season, many people around the country get a new family gift that will last for the next 15 years or so.
Sunday, January, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Not all heart attacks are equal - women react differently to heart problems
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A heart attack can seize its victim and leave him or her dead within minutes. In fact, 40 percent of women do not survive their first heart attack, and heart disease kills more than all forms of cancer combined.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thumbs Up/Down - January 4, 2013
FISHING FUN Thumbs Up: Members of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing wrapped up another successful year and deserve a thumbs up for all their efforts.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
FISHING FUN Thumbs Up: Members of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing wrapped up another successful year and deserve a thumbs up for all their efforts.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Pet owners need to be responsible
There is a law against letting domestic animals run at large. In a nutshell, it means if the animal belongs to you, you are responsible. What does responsible mean? You provide food, water and shelter. That’s the least you can do, but that doesn’t go far enough. We must not and cannot expect others to watch out for our pets.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There is a law against letting domestic animals run at large. In a nutshell, it means if the animal belongs to you, you are responsible. What does responsible mean? You provide food, water and shelter. That’s the least you can do, but that doesn’t go far enough. We must not and cannot expect others to watch out for our pets.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Carbon monoxide incidents increase during winter
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
VIDEO: Cougar caught on camera in Osakis area
With glowing eyes, the curious creature looked directly at the camera and crept forward slowly with a slinky gait. Where it ventured from there remains a mystery.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With glowing eyes, the curious creature looked directly at the camera and crept forward slowly with a slinky gait. Where it ventured from there remains a mystery.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Is your pet safe from wintry threats?
Douglas County experienced its first real taste of winter over the weekend with blowing snow and bone-chilling temperatures. Among all the reminders to slow down and drive more safely, is another winter alert: Remember to keep your pets safe from injuries related to wintry conditions.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County experienced its first real taste of winter over the weekend with blowing snow and bone-chilling temperatures. Among all the reminders to slow down and drive more safely, is another winter alert: Remember to keep your pets safe from injuries related to wintry conditions.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Bake sale to benefit humane society
The Lakes Area Humane Society (LAHS) will hold its annual holiday bake sale at the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria Saturday, December 15, from 9 a.m. until all goodies are gone.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
The Lakes Area Humane Society (LAHS) will hold its annual holiday bake sale at the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria Saturday, December 15, from 9 a.m. until all goodies are gone.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Column - Inhale, exhale: Tell the nicotine demon to bug off
It was good to see the headline on the November 13 Echo Press that said, “New campaign aims to snuff out youth smoking.” The quit-smoking editorial in the same paper was excellent.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It was good to see the headline on the November 13 Echo Press that said, “New campaign aims to snuff out youth smoking.” The quit-smoking editorial in the same paper was excellent.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thanksgiving poses potential problems for pets
By practicing these safety precautions and tips, you may just save your furry friend’s life.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
By practicing these safety precautions and tips, you may just save your furry friend’s life.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Department of Commerce reminds Thanksgiving cooks – fry that turkey with caution!
The Minnesota Department of Commerce urges family chefs to use caution when frying turkeys this Thanksgiving. Each holiday season, fire related insurance claims skyrocket.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Commerce urges family chefs to use caution when frying turkeys this Thanksgiving. Each holiday season, fire related insurance claims skyrocket.
Thursday, November, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR encourages Minnesotans to hit the trails during Thanksgiving weekend
From trails along the coast of Lake Superior to routes through hardwood forests and over prairie knolls, Minnesota offers abundant hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
From trails along the coast of Lake Superior to routes through hardwood forests and over prairie knolls, Minnesota offers abundant hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - Senator Ingebrigtsen supports waste-to-energy over landfilling
To most Minnesotans, remembering to put the trash can out on the curb each week is the extent of the time they spend thinking about the issue. But behind the scenes, a conversation is beginning to take form that will cause all Minnesotans to pay special notice to their trash and put extra thought into where it ultimately ends up.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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To most Minnesotans, remembering to put the trash can out on the curb each week is the extent of the time they spend thinking about the issue. But behind the scenes, a conversation is beginning to take form that will cause all Minnesotans to pay special notice to their trash and put extra thought into where it ultimately ends up.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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