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I'm Just Sayin' - Where is the ACLU when it is really needed?
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been around in one form or another since 1920. It was founded on the intent and belief that citizens should have an advocate for freedom of speech and constitutional rights of freedom of expression.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Garfield man faces fine for violating federal wetland easement
A Garfield man was recently found guilty of constructing a road through a federally protected wetland on his own property.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Douglas County Adopt-a-Highway program covers 63 percent of county roads
Despite “going green” and environmentally conscious efforts across the globe, people still toss trash out their windows along the highway. Douglas County has endorsed a resolution to support the Minnesota Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Thalman joins Alexandria City Council
Former Alexandria Township Supervisor Roger Thalman is Alexandria’s newest city council member.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Photo of the Week: First baby
The first baby born at the Douglas County Hospital to parents living in Douglas County in 2013 is Julieta Odio, the daughter of Claudia and George Odio Jr.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - Should filibuster be limited or abolished?
The other day a neighbor asked me, “What’s a filibuster?” “It’s a legislative procedure to block a proposed bill from coming up for a vote,” I said. “It’s in the news a lot lately because Republicans use it constantly.”
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

It's Our Turn: If you pet them once, they'll love you forever
How do you resist that face? As you squat outside the pen, scratching the furry back cemented against the chain-linked gate, you know you’ve got to go. But as you stand, he stands with you, mushes his nose against the gate as his backside sways with the momentum of his tail. The dog rumbles a whine at you and stares with watery brown eyes, begging for just one more rub.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Calendar - Community Events

Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Calendar - Support Groups and Club Meetings

Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Calendar - Church Events

Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

A patriotic pat on the back
Douglas County Land and Resource Management Director Dave Rush was honored for his role in supporting a National Guard member, Sergeant Shane Karlberg, who worked for him this past summer as a watercraft inspector.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Douglas County board reorganizes for 2013
Another round of musical political chairs: The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has added two new members for 2013. The shift has altered committee assignments and new leaders have been appointed.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Column - 2003: Woman and child pulled from car that broke through ice
JANUARY 1913 Mr. Hoglund of Hoglund and Berg Jewelers asked permission to put a huge clock on the sidewalk by their establishment.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

The shot heard ‘round the county; live cannonball blown up in Kensington
How dangerous could a 3-inch wide iron sphere be? Deadly when it’s a live cannonball.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

BREAKING NEWS: Fire in downtown Miltona
Nearby buildings evacuated
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' still packs a punch
When Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, met President Abraham Lincoln in the White House, the great man supposedly said to her, “So you are the little lady who helped start this big war.”
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

It's Our Turn: More is not always better
I can’t believe it’s all over. After looking forward to Christmas for so long, it now seems strange to be done with it all for another year.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Is this country meeting its obligations?
In the December 19 issue of the Echo Press, the editorial quoted President Obama’s comments regarding the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The president said, “Can we truly say, as a nation, that we are meeting our obligations?
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Echo Press hires Brickweg as new graphic designer
Hometown girl Kendall Brickweg is the newest addition to the Echo Press team. Brickweg joins the local newspaper as a graphic designer.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

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