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City of Alexandria won't buy Carnegie building
An idea for the city to buy the Carnegie Library Building in Alexandria has run into a wall.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
An idea for the city to buy the Carnegie Library Building in Alexandria has run into a wall.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New interest rate saves us $500,000
By securing a new interest rate on one of its future debt accounts, Alexandria District 206 School Board has saved taxpayers about $500,000.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
By securing a new interest rate on one of its future debt accounts, Alexandria District 206 School Board has saved taxpayers about $500,000.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drop off your old drugs with the cops
A new safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication has been launched locally. On Wednesday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels unveiled the department’s new prescription drop box.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication has been launched locally. On Wednesday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels unveiled the department’s new prescription drop box.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
iPads likely coming soon to Osakis classrooms
SmartBoards replaced blackboards, could textbooks be next? During last week’s Osakis School Board meeting, teachers demonstrated the feasibility of iPads replacing textbooks and becoming an everyday classroom tool.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
SmartBoards replaced blackboards, could textbooks be next? During last week’s Osakis School Board meeting, teachers demonstrated the feasibility of iPads replacing textbooks and becoming an everyday classroom tool.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
From shorts to shivers
At this time last year, Douglas County residents were walking around in shorts, soaking up the warm sunshine. This year, you’d get frostbite. The temperature difference between this year’s March and the previous one is astounding.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At this time last year, Douglas County residents were walking around in shorts, soaking up the warm sunshine. This year, you’d get frostbite. The temperature difference between this year’s March and the previous one is astounding.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Apply now for regional arts grant
Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is now accepting applications for the next Legacy Grant Round. The deadline is midnight on Tuesday, May 7.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is now accepting applications for the next Legacy Grant Round. The deadline is midnight on Tuesday, May 7.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Landowners paid to allow public hunting
Through the Walk-In Access (WIA) program, local landowners can earn money by allowing public hunting on their private land, according to Josh Meissner, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife biologist.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Through the Walk-In Access (WIA) program, local landowners can earn money by allowing public hunting on their private land, according to Josh Meissner, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife biologist.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senator Westrom to help decide funding for environmental projects
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Andes Tower Hills holds Spring Fling
With cold weather but great snow conditions, Andes Tower Hills in rural Kensington held its annual Spring Fling on March 16 and 17. There were 97 participants.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With cold weather but great snow conditions, Andes Tower Hills in rural Kensington held its annual Spring Fling on March 16 and 17. There were 97 participants.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Photo of the Week - Hawk
Connie Loken of Alexandria has seen many different types of birds flock to her numerous feeders, but none quite as unique as two hawks that show up.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Connie Loken of Alexandria has seen many different types of birds flock to her numerous feeders, but none quite as unique as two hawks that show up.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bill aims to help small rural hospitals
The Minnesota House recently passed a bill that would allow for reimbursement of service in critical access hospitals across the state.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota House recently passed a bill that would allow for reimbursement of service in critical access hospitals across the state.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Library board of trustees appoints new members
Commissioner Mark Bromenschenkel, of Sartell, and Jeff Bertram, of Paynesville, were appointed to the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commissioner Mark Bromenschenkel, of Sartell, and Jeff Bertram, of Paynesville, were appointed to the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Older worker opportunities available
The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is currently accepting applications.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is currently accepting applications.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
55+ driver improvement course offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ Driver Improvement Course. The 8-hour first-time course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkers Prairie High School, 411 South Otter Avenue, PO Box 46.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ Driver Improvement Course. The 8-hour first-time course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkers Prairie High School, 411 South Otter Avenue, PO Box 46.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State officials seek way to release sex offenders
Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senator Westrom appointed to energy board
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was appointed to the NextGen Energy Board by the Minnesota State Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division of Finance Committee.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was appointed to the NextGen Energy Board by the Minnesota State Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division of Finance Committee.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Passion drama cancelled because of wintry weather
The annual Passion Drama presented by members of Zion Lutheran and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches of Alexandria has been cancelled this year due to the weather. In its 14-year history, this is the first time the drama has been cancelled.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The annual Passion Drama presented by members of Zion Lutheran and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches of Alexandria has been cancelled this year due to the weather. In its 14-year history, this is the first time the drama has been cancelled.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new place to buy health insurance: MNsure
Minutes after Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday signed a bill into law establishing the marketplace, to be known as MNsure, he said that it eventually will save Minnesotans money, but not until 2015 or later.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minutes after Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday signed a bill into law establishing the marketplace, to be known as MNsure, he said that it eventually will save Minnesotans money, but not until 2015 or later.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The ghost of assessment past: Why your taxes are high when land value is low
The past will come back to haunt you. In the world of property assessment, two years in the past directly affects the present. On March 26, 2013 the Douglas County assessor and auditor/treasurer offices will be sending out nearly 30,000 assessment notices and tax statements. Property sales from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 affect the 2012 assessed values for the taxes residents will see on their payable 2013 tax statements.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The past will come back to haunt you. In the world of property assessment, two years in the past directly affects the present. On March 26, 2013 the Douglas County assessor and auditor/treasurer offices will be sending out nearly 30,000 assessment notices and tax statements. Property sales from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 affect the 2012 assessed values for the taxes residents will see on their payable 2013 tax statements.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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