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Minnesotans cast record number of ballots
Minnesota Secretary of State Ritchie announced Wednesday that Minnesotans cast a record number of ballots in Tuesday’s election. With 99.93 percent of precincts reporting, 2,938,947 voters cast ballots in the presidential race.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Ritchie announced Wednesday that Minnesotans cast a record number of ballots in Tuesday’s election. With 99.93 percent of precincts reporting, 2,938,947 voters cast ballots in the presidential race.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy days are here again for Minnesota Democrats
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners November 13
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Collin Peterson wants vote on Farm Bill next week
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minnesota, today urged House Republican Leaders to bring the Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan five-year farm bill to the floor for a vote next week.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minnesota, today urged House Republican Leaders to bring the Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan five-year farm bill to the floor for a vote next week.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
FINAL ELECTION WRAP-UP: A one-vote win for Franson; shake-ups in local government
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Voters do their part
After months of campaigning and cajoling, candidates running for political office could only wait for the results to come in Tuesday. Polls were still open when this issue of the Echo Press went to press Tuesday morning. Complete election results will be printed in Friday’s newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
After months of campaigning and cajoling, candidates running for political office could only wait for the results to come in Tuesday. Polls were still open when this issue of the Echo Press went to press Tuesday morning. Complete election results will be printed in Friday’s newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Osakis charter school closing
“An orderly winding down” of the Osakis Lakes Area Charter School (LACS) was approved on a 4-0 vote at a special meeting of the LACS School Board on Tuesday, October 30, according to Phil Grant, LACS director.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
“An orderly winding down” of the Osakis Lakes Area Charter School (LACS) was approved on a 4-0 vote at a special meeting of the LACS School Board on Tuesday, October 30, according to Phil Grant, LACS director.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - 1912: Douglas County voters support Woodrow Wilson
NOVEMBER 2002 Citing concerns about health and public safety and the fact that the pool leaks hundreds of gallons of water a month, the Lakes Area Recreation board will close the swimming pool on November 22.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
NOVEMBER 2002 Citing concerns about health and public safety and the fact that the pool leaks hundreds of gallons of water a month, the Lakes Area Recreation board will close the swimming pool on November 22.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Did we make the right decision?
Well, did we make the right decision yesterday? Did we stop the tide of increased government control and regulation or will the concepts of personal pride, independence and self-sufficiency become obsolete?
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Well, did we make the right decision yesterday? Did we stop the tide of increased government control and regulation or will the concepts of personal pride, independence and self-sufficiency become obsolete?
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Political frenzy followed Wellstone crash
A decision Paul Wellstone made 10 years ago may have cost him his life, but it was typical for the U.S. senator. While running for his third U.S. Senate term representing Minnesota, Wellstone opted against appearing with former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. senators Edward Kennedy and Tom Daschle in the Twin Cities to instead attend the funeral of a friend on the Iron Range.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A decision Paul Wellstone made 10 years ago may have cost him his life, but it was typical for the U.S. senator. While running for his third U.S. Senate term representing Minnesota, Wellstone opted against appearing with former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. senators Edward Kennedy and Tom Daschle in the Twin Cities to instead attend the funeral of a friend on the Iron Range.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 12:45 A.M. ELECTION: Krebs wins District 206 School Board; two challengers win county commissioner races; Carlson is mayor
In an extremely close race for Alexandria School District 206, Angie Krebs won by just 55 votes out of more than 13,000 ballots that were cast. Results from all 37 precincts in Douglas County have now been tabulated.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
In an extremely close race for Alexandria School District 206, Angie Krebs won by just 55 votes out of more than 13,000 ballots that were cast. Results from all 37 precincts in Douglas County have now been tabulated.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 8:45 A.M. ELECTION: MN House districts 8B, 12A, 12B, MN Senate districts 8, 12 and MN Constitutional amendments
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE RESULTS 2:25 P.M. ELECTION: Local towns and school board races
You'll find unofficial election results for contested races in: Local towns: Brandon, Carlos, Garfield, Kensington, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Brandon Township Local school boards: Brandon, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and West Central Area
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
You'll find unofficial election results for contested races in: Local towns: Brandon, Carlos, Garfield, Kensington, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, and Brandon Township Local school boards: Brandon, Minnewaska, Osakis, Parkers Prairie and West Central Area
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
3 million head to Minnesota polls
Three million Minnesotans are expected to exercise their democratic right to vote today as polls show some contests getting tighter.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three million Minnesotans are expected to exercise their democratic right to vote today as polls show some contests getting tighter.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More than 235,000 absentee ballots already cast in Minnesota
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 270,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots. Of the ballots requested, 235,205 have already been returned by the voter and accepted. Ritchie also reminded voters that the absentee ballot period ends today, November 5, for most voters.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie announced today that more than 270,000 Minnesota voters have requested absentee ballots. Of the ballots requested, 235,205 have already been returned by the voter and accepted. Ritchie also reminded voters that the absentee ballot period ends today, November 5, for most voters.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Certain voters may designate an agent for ballot delivery on Election Day
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that they may authorize another person (known as their “agent”) to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them on Election Day if they are patients in a hospital, residential treatment center or nursing home; residents of a group home; residents of a battered women’s shelter; residents of an assisted living facility; are disabled or would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters that they may authorize another person (known as their “agent”) to pick up and return an absentee ballot for them on Election Day if they are patients in a hospital, residential treatment center or nursing home; residents of a group home; residents of a battered women’s shelter; residents of an assisted living facility; are disabled or would have difficulty getting to the polls because of incapacitating health reasons.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary: Civil discourse and the clash of ideas
Editor's note: The following pre-election commentary was written by former Congressman Lee Hamilton. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make representative democracy work better. His columns are part of the educational mission of the Center on Congress at Indiana University, where he is director. (www.centeroncongress.org)
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following pre-election commentary was written by former Congressman Lee Hamilton. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make representative democracy work better. His columns are part of the educational mission of the Center on Congress at Indiana University, where he is director. (www.centeroncongress.org)
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marriage amendment divisions run deep
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State cross country: Class of the division will run at St. Olaf
The Hasz sisters will compete against all of the top-ranked Class AA runners in Northfield on Saturday.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
The Hasz sisters will compete against all of the top-ranked Class AA runners in Northfield on Saturday.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Our Turn: Donkeys, elephants, monkeys and weasels, are you playing political musical chairs?
Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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