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As need increases, funding for SNAP decreases
As the Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition was celebrating its first year of working to increase participation in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government was in the midst of plans to decrease funds that support the educational component of SNAP. More than 500,000 Minnesotans receive nutrition assistance benefits each month.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As the Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition was celebrating its first year of working to increase participation in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government was in the midst of plans to decrease funds that support the educational component of SNAP. More than 500,000 Minnesotans receive nutrition assistance benefits each month.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - A survival guide for winter driving
Last week’s brutally cold weather followed by black ice conditions this past Sunday should serve as a reminder that driving – and surviving – through a Minnesota winter is not to be taken lightly.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Last week’s brutally cold weather followed by black ice conditions this past Sunday should serve as a reminder that driving – and surviving – through a Minnesota winter is not to be taken lightly.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria powers up for $1 million electrical distribution project
The Alexandria City Council has flipped the switch on a $1 million project to improve the city’s electrical system.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Alexandria City Council has flipped the switch on a $1 million project to improve the city’s electrical system.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Flu still widespread but new infections appear to be slowing
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Influenza continues to be widespread and highly active in Minnesota, but the pace of new infections appears to be slowing.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR releases details of employee discharged for wrongful access of driver's license data
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bill would cut costs of prescription drugs
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A prescription for trouble
Locally, there’s an increase in heroin use. “We have a big problem that we see on the horizon and we need to get [information] out there as quickly as possible,” Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson told the Echo Press on Tuesday. “We can’t ignore it.”
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Locally, there’s an increase in heroin use. “We have a big problem that we see on the horizon and we need to get [information] out there as quickly as possible,” Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson told the Echo Press on Tuesday. “We can’t ignore it.”
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Love tailspins on the airwaves
In the comedy The Incredible Annalee, Annalee Barker is every man’s nightmare. She’s a riddle inside a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
In the comedy The Incredible Annalee, Annalee Barker is every man’s nightmare. She’s a riddle inside a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
At the Movies - January 25, 2013
Following are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For information, go to www.midwaycinema9.com.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Following are some of the movies playing this week at Midway Mall Cinema 9. For information, go to www.midwaycinema9.com.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Concerns about library internet use discussed at commissioners' meeting
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fifteen cents. That’s how much it costs to print a page off the Internet at the Douglas County Library. Fifteen cents is part of what brought one citizen to Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. He disagreed with some of the library’s practices; Internet use was one point he argued.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Is your home safe from radon?
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Radon is the largest environmental cancer risk and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Beyond the Yellow Ribbon works
More than that, military families can often feel overwhelmed when trying to find an appropriate resource or group to provide support when they need it. On the other hand, I have met many people who want to help military families but don’t know how to go about it.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
More than that, military families can often feel overwhelmed when trying to find an appropriate resource or group to provide support when they need it. On the other hand, I have met many people who want to help military families but don’t know how to go about it.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Directory lists farms that sell products to consumers
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Conservation applications accepted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands and achieve other environmental benefits.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Copper Street Brass brings music to Alexandria
Minneapolis-based Copper Street Brass Quintet (CSBQ) represents a new direction in chamber music. Combining classical music with jazz, pop and rock music, the CSBQ will perform at the Discovery Middle School auditorium in Alexandria on Wednesday, January 30 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Minneapolis-based Copper Street Brass Quintet (CSBQ) represents a new direction in chamber music. Combining classical music with jazz, pop and rock music, the CSBQ will perform at the Discovery Middle School auditorium in Alexandria on Wednesday, January 30 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Hands-on learning
Alexandria students have been getting some hands-on experience recently in the areas of food and child development.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education
Alexandria students have been getting some hands-on experience recently in the areas of food and child development.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education
Farmers invited to help math, science programs in schools
For the second consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give Minnesota farmers the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
For the second consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will give Minnesota farmers the opportunity to enhance math and science programs in their communities.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Your Legal Rights: When in doubt, don’t give it out
Scams and crooked deals are everywhere today, often where we least expect it. When you’re home answering the phone, browsing the Internet, checking the mail, or opening your door, scam artists and fraudulent operators look for ways to get your Social Security number and other private information.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Scams and crooked deals are everywhere today, often where we least expect it. When you’re home answering the phone, browsing the Internet, checking the mail, or opening your door, scam artists and fraudulent operators look for ways to get your Social Security number and other private information.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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