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Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: Successful seed starting
Now that winter is upon us, I love to sit snuggled in a cozy chair with my seed catalogs and pick out the plants I will include in my garden in the spring.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Now that winter is upon us, I love to sit snuggled in a cozy chair with my seed catalogs and pick out the plants I will include in my garden in the spring.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Think twice before going out on the ice
As Minnesotans know, weather can vary throughout the state; the same is true for ice conditions. In the north, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers report more than 800 ice houses on Lake of the Woods, while boat anglers are fishing on parts of the Mississippi River near Le Crescent in the southern part of the state.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As Minnesotans know, weather can vary throughout the state; the same is true for ice conditions. In the north, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers report more than 800 ice houses on Lake of the Woods, while boat anglers are fishing on parts of the Mississippi River near Le Crescent in the southern part of the state.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria bids farewell to mayor, council member
It was a night of tear-filled goodbyes and rousing applause at Wednesday's Alexandria City Council meeting for two long-standing public servants, Mayor Dan Ness and council member Elroy Frank.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It was a night of tear-filled goodbyes and rousing applause at Wednesday's Alexandria City Council meeting for two long-standing public servants, Mayor Dan Ness and council member Elroy Frank.
Thursday, December, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Support the outdoors with a year-end donation to the DNR
There’s still time to make a year-end gift to the outdoors through a donation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
There’s still time to make a year-end gift to the outdoors through a donation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three holiday traditions account for 70 percent of structure fires
Just when the holiday rush subsides and we begin to relax, the most fire-prone week of the year arrives with multiple threats. Last winter between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, 172 structure fires in Minnesota laid waste nearly $3 million in property and took two lives.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Just when the holiday rush subsides and we begin to relax, the most fire-prone week of the year arrives with multiple threats. Last winter between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, 172 structure fires in Minnesota laid waste nearly $3 million in property and took two lives.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Robbery reported at Alexandria car wash
A robbery was reported at Mike’s Car Wash in Alexandria Thursday night.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A robbery was reported at Mike’s Car Wash in Alexandria Thursday night.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Support outdoors with year-end donation
There’s still time to make a year-end gift to the outdoors through a donation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
There’s still time to make a year-end gift to the outdoors through a donation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Your Legal Rights: Charitable giving during the holidays
With the holidays upon us and the end of the tax year approaching, many Minnesotans are thinking about making year-end charitable contributions.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With the holidays upon us and the end of the tax year approaching, many Minnesotans are thinking about making year-end charitable contributions.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Reward offered for information on Cold Spring police shooting
Up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
You asked: Why is probate so complex?
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When a person dies, their estate lives on until it can be properly distributed. Most people don’t deal with death and legal issues every day, which raises questions – questions that are deemed legal advice.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Carbon monoxide incidents increase during winter
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Carbon monoxide (CO) incidents increase by more than 10 percent during the winter months and are often called the silent killer. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas and when inhaled, it enters the blood stream, preventing proper absorption of oxygen, which can lead to illness and even death.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: Caring for your fresh-cut tree
One of my favorite holiday traditions is the selection of our fresh cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through the snow-filled field in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree. The end result is worth the frosted nose and rosy cheeks.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
One of my favorite holiday traditions is the selection of our fresh cut Christmas tree. We often traipse through the snow-filled field in bitterly cold weather to find that perfect tree. The end result is worth the frosted nose and rosy cheeks.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
School safety is top priority
Local school leaders want the community to know they’ve prepared the best they can to protect students. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, District 206 Superintendent Terry Quist told the Echo Press that school support teams were ready to respond to students as needed.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local school leaders want the community to know they’ve prepared the best they can to protect students. In the wake of last Friday’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, District 206 Superintendent Terry Quist told the Echo Press that school support teams were ready to respond to students as needed.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Rx plan continues to save residents money
The Coast2Coast prescription drug savings program has continued to increase in popularity since implementation this fall. At the December 11 county commissioner’s meeting County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow said that the county received its second royalty check, $102.50, for participation in the program.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Coast2Coast prescription drug savings program has continued to increase in popularity since implementation this fall. At the December 11 county commissioner’s meeting County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow said that the county received its second royalty check, $102.50, for participation in the program.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
‘Tis the season to practice energy efficiency
Taking energy efficiency seriously this holiday season can be the start of an energy- and money-saving tradition for many holidays to come. The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources suggests replacing traditional incandescent decorative lights with high-efficient LED bulbs, one of many ways to conserve energy during the holidays.
Monday, December, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Taking energy efficiency seriously this holiday season can be the start of an energy- and money-saving tradition for many holidays to come. The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources suggests replacing traditional incandescent decorative lights with high-efficient LED bulbs, one of many ways to conserve energy during the holidays.
Monday, December, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Follow these tips to have a safe holiday season
Minnesota Department Public Safety and Department of Health officials are urging Minnesotans to be aware of safety hazards in the home as they celebrate the holidays and settle in for the winter.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Minnesota Department Public Safety and Department of Health officials are urging Minnesotans to be aware of safety hazards in the home as they celebrate the holidays and settle in for the winter.
Sunday, December, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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