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Report shows lowest number of boating fatalities on record, overall drop in accidents and injuries
The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics last Monday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 651, the lowest number of boating fatalities on record.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Klobuchar says more women are needed in manufacturing industry
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), vice chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), recently released a new report examining the role of women in American manufacturing.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

BBB offers tips for seniors to avoid these six scams
May is Older Americans Month and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding seniors and their loved ones – as well as caregivers – of the importance of being vigilant in regard to scams.
Sunday, May, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

U of M Extension launches websites for forage shortage, late planting issues
University of Minnesota Extension has educational resources available for those with questions related to a continuing forage shortage and late planting issues.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

The invisible lawmakers; the process of dealing with healthcare, Wall Street reform
Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-year-old laws.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Studies show unregulated chemicals widespread in lakes, rivers
Two studies released this week by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirm that a wide variety of unregulated chemicals are ending up in Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
Saturday, May, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Should districts consolidate?
Both Brandon and Evansville school boards are putting it to voters in those districts on June 25 to decide if the two school districts should consolidate into one.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Car show to take place during Awake the Lakes festivities
It’s all systems go for a Viking Speedway car show that will take place on city property west of the Runestone Museum as part of Awake the Lakes.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Government trampled on First Amendment in seizing phone records
The Associated Press Media Editors Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Justice Department in seizing phone records of The Associated Press.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Column - Mr. President, don't let bloodhounds salivate
This is my open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Why are you playing right into the hands of your enemies?
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Contrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria area residents warned of phishing scam from bogus 'Wallmart'
Local residents are being warned about a scam that's been showing up in e-mails.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County honored for preventing child abuse
Douglas County commissioners were presented with the Blue Ribbon Award at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The honor is given to counties and tribes that have exhibited excellence in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Grass carp near Sartell is northernmost find for Asian carp
An angler bowfishing on the Mississippi River north of Sartell last week shot a 25-pound grass carp, an exotic species that previously has been found only much further south in Minnesota, including lower portions of the Mississippi, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Death near Williston ruled a homicide
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Attitudes toward mental illnesses need to change
Millions of Americans are dealing with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder and other illnesses. It’s difficult enough to cope with those problems, seek treatment and try to get on the road to recovery, but other factors make it even harder.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Observations from the archives, 1988: More than 400 trees planted
1963, 50 years ago: Douglas County 4-H Talent Contest winners were named at the Central Junior High School in Alexandria.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Pests or pesticides, which is the lesser of two evils?
May is usually the month people start seeing aircraft spraying pesticides. In the Alexandria lakes area, pesticide is sprayed to ward off forest tent caterpillars. The fine mist drifting through the air everyone shares has raised questions about Foray 48B, the biological insecticide sprayed to eradicate the threat.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Meeting - Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management Board, May 16

Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Stubborn ice finally gives up; L'Homme Dieu ice-out is May 13
This year’s late spring missed making ice-out history by two days. The ice finally vanished on Lake L’Homme Dieu on Monday, May 13.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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