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Ask the Trooper: What are laws on tailgating?
I believe “following too close” is one of the most under-reported factors in crashes. The reason I say this is based on my experiences while traveling and watching traffic in general.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - United Way changes lives
“One more donor. One more dollar. One more life changed.” This is the theme of this year’s United Way Campaign for Douglas and Pope Counties. It reflects the importance of the difference that just one dollar can make in the life of an underprivileged person living in our communities.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commerce department offers tips for saving energy, staying warm
A long and cold winter is on our doorstep. With temperatures dropping, the Department of Commerce is providing Minnesotans with simple and inexpensive ways to save energy, save money and keep their homes safe this winter.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Extra DWI patrols to hit the streets for Halloween party weekend
The scariest thing on Halloween isn’t your Zombie NFL Replacement Referee costume, it’s drunk driving — which has resulted in seven deaths and 24 serious, life-altering injuries during Halloween party weekends in the last five years.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1582310 Public Notice - Alexandria Township Golf Carts Ordinance

Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Column - 1987: Jan Esala honored as Woman of the Year
OCTOBER 1912 The Alexandria School garden yielded 42 bushels of potatoes from the planting of a half bushel and their half acre plot produced 75 bushels of onions.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

MDA asks Minnesotans to watch for invasive vine
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) cautions Minnesota decorators and retailers to look twice when assembling fall décor and to avoid the vibrant Oriental bittersweet.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

How safe is your home from fires?
Statistics collected from fire departments statewide indicate that most residential fires could be prevented by careful behavior around five issues: cooking, open flames, heating, arson and smoking.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

MnDOT seeks applicants for $4 million in Safe Routes to School grants
Minnesota elementary and middle schools and their partners are invited to apply for Safe Routes to School grant funds for projects that will help more children safely walk and bicycle to school.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Safe deer hunters are never sorry
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges deer hunters to make safety their first priority when Minnesota's firearm deer season opens Nov. 3 by taking the time now to plan for a safe and successful hunt.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

MDA asks Minnesotans to watch for invasive vine sometimes mistaken for holiday staple
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is cautioning Minnesota decorators and retailers to look twice when assembling fall décor, and to avoid the vibrant Oriental bittersweet.
Sunday, October, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State fire marshal: Take online fire safety challenge
A new, online resource is available to help Minnesotans stop home fires before they start.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Housing program for people with disabilities achieves milestone
A program that helps Minnesotans with disabilities find safe, affordable housing surpassed the 500 mark in moving individuals to homes of their own this year.
Saturday, October, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1574886 Sealed Bids - Alexandria High School Project

Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

When home hurts: Domestic violence awareness in Alexandria
A step in the right direction, and another, and another. Citizens, victims and survivors of domestic violence led the sixth annual Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence walk through Alexandria on Tuesday to raise awareness of the crime.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Habitat to hold final warehouse sale of the season
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold its final warehouse sale on Saturday, October 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be the last sale until spring, and items are priced to move.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Nine years of service have prepared her well to serve as mayor
Vision. Commitment. Focus. Execution. Integrity. Five words that define leadership. Five words that describe Sara Carlson.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Please stand with us to stop this project
I have never been the kind of person that could tolerate a bully. We have a bully trying to move into our neighborhood in the form of a 4,000-unit corporate hog facility.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Increased seat belt patrols to run statewide
Increased Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols will roll statewide from October 12-26 in an effort to stop unbelted traffic deaths, of which there were 377 during the past three years.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Questions for your parents
Following are 10 questions to ask elderly parents.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

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