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They've got talent!
Alexandria’s New Testament Christian School students will host a talent show, dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 26 at Living Waters Church in Alexandria.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

News Briefs: Sanford suspends Fairview merger negotiations
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Afton man accused of strangling family cat
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria adapted bowling: Cardinals roll to win over Lake City

Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Editorial - Give troopers room to do their jobs
They’re out there, doing their jobs, helping other people. And they get hit. They’re troopers. Four state trooper squads were struck in March, spiking the total for the year up to 10.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Hats off to all who work with young children, for a job well done
Week of the Young Child is April 14-20 and we’re thinking about all the many people in this community who help shape the minds and lives of our youngest citizens every day.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

I'm Just Sayin' - Why are things the way they are? Just follow the money
I have a natural curiosity about things. Whether it is my own life experiences or just watching the world go by, it quite often seems like a great mystery why things are the way they are. But the answer is so simple.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Ribfest revived
The Ribfest is back. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council approved plans for the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ribfest during Awake the Lakes on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

What should you do if you spot a cougar?
The Echo Press recently received a third report of a cougar sighting in the area. The most recent sighting was in the Forada area.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Someplace Safe invites you to 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'
As part of April, National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Someplace Safe of Douglas County announced its first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Men’s March to End Sexual Assault and Gender Violence.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

House DFLers propose property tax relief plan
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released details on Wednesday about a $250 million property tax relief package for Minnesotans. He said it includes direct property tax relief to homeowners and renters in west central Minnesota and modernizes the state’s local government aid formula, including additional property tax relief to communities across Minnesota.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Tax deadline is only days away
The April 15 filing deadline is approaching. The Minnesota Department of Revenue encourages individual taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) tax returns to ensure accuracy and a faster refund.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Groundwater Festival celebrates 20 years
More than 500 4th grade students from Douglas County area schools will participate in the 20th annual Kids’ Groundwater Festival at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, May 1.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Free computer, writing class set
Through District 206 Community Education, Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education (ABE) is partnering with Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) to offer a free computer and writing skills prep class at no cost to the first 20 qualified applicants.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

House offers $800 bonding bill
The sponsor of the Minnesota House public works funding bill says it would help Minnesota continue its recovery from recession.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Manufacturer to expand, new restaurant to open in Alexandria
A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Program helps gardeners donate food to community
Are you a backyard gardener who wants to donate your extra produce to help feed the community? If so, a new publication has been created to walk you through the how-to’s of doing so.
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Infant deaths in child care down, DHS report shows
Action taken by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, providers, and local partners to address a dramatic increase in the deaths of infants in child care has helped to stall the alarming trend, according to the 2012 annual report on licensing activities by the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Three out of four people have financial worries, says survey
“This year’s survey results provided somewhat of a mixed message,” said Susan C. Keating, president and CEO of the NFCC. “More than one in four consumers indicated they are spending more than last year, yet 77 percent admitted to having financial worries, listing insufficient savings as their top financial concern."
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Commentary: We’d be better off if the parties were still relevant
A few weeks ago, the Republican National Committee issued a 100-page report aimed at reviving the GOP after its poor showing in last November’s elections.
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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