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Identity theft: It's no joke
When the first of April comes, you may be on guard to protect yourself from an April Fools’ Day prank. But every day of the year, you should be wary of identity thieves.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

St. Cloud State students will attempt howling world record
St. Cloud State University students will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people howling on April 26.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Lawmakers look at key proposals for children and long-term care
Key human services proposals that restructure long-term care services and provide for the safe and healthy development of children are scheduled to be heard by legislators Wednesday.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County board briefs: Sheriff's office and jail, Miltona housing expansion and Red Willow Arts Coalition
Staff at the Douglas County Jail is preparing to be compliant with the national Prison Rape Elimination Act and the next generation of 911 service is progressing at the sheriff's office. The Red Willow Arts Coalition will once again grace the courthouse lawn with groovy tunes and a housing expansion is planned in Miltona.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Raymond Dvorsak, 91
Raymond Lawrence Dvorsak, 91, died March 27, 2013 at Bethany Home in Alexandria after a courageous battle with cancer.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

New funding proposed to keep drinking water clean
Governor Mark Dayton is proposing a new funding structure to help ensure that Minnesota’s growing economy has reliable supplies of high quality water. The proposal is expected to be introduced in the Legislature early this week.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Bear hunt applications available tomorrow; deadline is Friday, May 3
Applications for Minnesota bear hunting licenses are available beginning Monday, April 1, and will be accepted through Friday, May 3, the Department of Natural of Resources (DNR) said.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A second chance to help Minnesota wildlife
Minnesotans who forgot to donate to the line with the loon on their state tax forms now have a second chance to help the state’s bald eagles, trumpeter swans, blue herons, peregrine falcons and bluebirds, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Sunday, March, 31, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State parks, trails offer new season of ‘I Can!’ programs for families
Families will learn how to pitch a tent, hook a fish, paddle a kayak or canoe, scale a cliff and shoot a bow at nearly 200 “I Can!” programs offered this summer at Minnesota state parks and on state water trails.
Saturday, March, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

DNR seeks volunteers for frog and toad calling survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) nongame wildlife program is recruiting volunteers for a frog and toad calling survey to help track the health of the state’s 14 species. This effort is part of the nationwide North American amphibian monitoring program.
Saturday, March, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE 12:40 P.M. FRIDAY: Oil estimates reduced in train derailment near Parkers Prairie
Minnesota officials have reduced their estimate of how much Canadian crude oil spilled Wednesday when a train derailed north of Parkers Prairie. And the track was cleaned off, fixed and back in use by about noon Thursday.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Adapted bowling: Traphagen takes over as coach
The adapted bowling team has a new coach after 12 years
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Girls' basketball: Friedrich is Charger girls season leader
Jim Rolf is named the Section 6A assistant coach of the year
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

City liquor stores take edge off of your taxes
Although the profits aren’t flowing in like they used to, Alexandria’s two city-owned liquor stores continue to save taxpayers money. Sales at Downtown Liquor and Plaza Liquor totaled $4.4 million in 2012, according to a clean liquor store audit that was presented to the Alexandria City Council Monday night by Dennis Schmitz with CliftonLarsonAllen.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - Bridges help people cross rivers
Did you know that Lady Diana was still alive before she died? I didn’t, either. Not until the other day, when I saw a headline that stated: Diana was still alive hours before she died Shocking. Just imagine, alive, then dead.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Ire raised by stereotype descriptions
His letter was entitled: “Don’t take your guns to town,” like the old song. I liked the song but the article was quick to raise my ire.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Legislative notebook: Senior scams attacked
Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. “These scams continue to be a growing problem and we need to do all that we can to combat them,” said Representative Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Legislation combats courthouse violence with added security
U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Advocate appointed to help veterans
Kayci Wendland has been appointed veterans advocate for veterans appearing in criminal court in Stevens and Pope counties.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

'Bling into Spring' and help youth go to college
The Lakes Area Professional Women’s (LAPW) organization will present its 17th annual scholarship fundraiser and style show, Bling into Spring, on Thursday, April 25 at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

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