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Dairy farm safety courses offered
Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Agriculture ranks third in the total number of fatal work injuries behind construction and transportation/warehousing. It ranks first in the rate of non-fatal injuries per thousand workers and in this category, it is more than double the rate of the next two industries, mining and transportation/warehousing.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
DNR takes actions on unauthorized access of driver’s license data
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is taking corrective actions after the agency discovered that a DNR employee inappropriately accessed driving license and motor vehicle records without authorization to do so.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is taking corrective actions after the agency discovered that a DNR employee inappropriately accessed driving license and motor vehicle records without authorization to do so.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Meeting - Viking Library System January 19
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
DNR awards $7.49 million in new Parks and Trails Legacy grants
Many miles of new hiking and biking trails and the acquisition of nearly 300 acres to expand regional parks across the state are among the projects to be funded with the $7.49 million in recently awarded Parks and Trails Legacy grants, said the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Many miles of new hiking and biking trails and the acquisition of nearly 300 acres to expand regional parks across the state are among the projects to be funded with the $7.49 million in recently awarded Parks and Trails Legacy grants, said the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Applications available for 2013 Summer Food Service Program
During the school year, many Minnesota families depend on free or reduced-price meals their children get at school to provide nourishment. When school is out, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) bridges the “nutrition gap.”
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
During the school year, many Minnesota families depend on free or reduced-price meals their children get at school to provide nourishment. When school is out, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) bridges the “nutrition gap.”
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local legislators vow to work with other party
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Should filibuster be limited or abolished?
The other day a neighbor asked me, “What’s a filibuster?” “It’s a legislative procedure to block a proposed bill from coming up for a vote,” I said. “It’s in the news a lot lately because Republicans use it constantly.”
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The other day a neighbor asked me, “What’s a filibuster?” “It’s a legislative procedure to block a proposed bill from coming up for a vote,” I said. “It’s in the news a lot lately because Republicans use it constantly.”
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County board reorganizes for 2013
Another round of musical political chairs: The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has added two new members for 2013. The shift has altered committee assignments and new leaders have been appointed.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Another round of musical political chairs: The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has added two new members for 2013. The shift has altered committee assignments and new leaders have been appointed.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Card helps save on healthcare costs
The providers of the Coast2Coast Rx card recently announced that the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Board of Directors has endorsed its prescription discount program. Their constituents will receive reduced prices on prescription drugs and other health care services.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The providers of the Coast2Coast Rx card recently announced that the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Board of Directors has endorsed its prescription discount program. Their constituents will receive reduced prices on prescription drugs and other health care services.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Clean water grant to restore Minnesota waters
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) awarded more than $18 million in grants to local governments on December 12 for projects that will protect and restore Minnesota’s streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) awarded more than $18 million in grants to local governments on December 12 for projects that will protect and restore Minnesota’s streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Paychecks shrink as fiscal rhetoric expands
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Application available for summer food service
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is looking for organizations to sponsor the 2013 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and provide free meals to Minnesota children 18 or younger during the summer when school is out.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is looking for organizations to sponsor the 2013 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and provide free meals to Minnesota children 18 or younger during the summer when school is out.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - The prime law was missed by founding fathers
This is a story about the true meaning of a national debt, its inherent harm to the populace, and what sort of world everyone would live in without this debt.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
This is a story about the true meaning of a national debt, its inherent harm to the populace, and what sort of world everyone would live in without this debt.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesotans watch to see if state budget will increase
Minnesota’s taxpayer-supported budget rose from $638,623 in 1962-63 to $35 billion in the current two-year cycle, and now Minnesotans and a new crop of lawmakers are wondering what the state’s new budget number will be.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s taxpayer-supported budget rose from $638,623 in 1962-63 to $35 billion in the current two-year cycle, and now Minnesotans and a new crop of lawmakers are wondering what the state’s new budget number will be.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria volunteer helps with 'Sandy' relief
After Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, volunteers flocked to the scene. Juanita Bolinger of Alexandria, a case worker for the Red Cross, joined those volunteers and assisted FEMA and New York City with crowd control as people came to sign up for assistance.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
After Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, volunteers flocked to the scene. Juanita Bolinger of Alexandria, a case worker for the Red Cross, joined those volunteers and assisted FEMA and New York City with crowd control as people came to sign up for assistance.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Minnesota grantmakers anticipate slight increase in giving this year
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) reported today that Minnesota grantmakers forecast slightly higher giving in 2013. According to MCF’s 2013 Outlook Report, foundations and corporations believe their grantmaking will increase about two percent from 2012.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) reported today that Minnesota grantmakers forecast slightly higher giving in 2013. According to MCF’s 2013 Outlook Report, foundations and corporations believe their grantmaking will increase about two percent from 2012.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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