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Jerome Klimek, 84
Jerome Henry Klimek, 84, Millerville, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Knute-Nelson in Alexandria.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

MPCA: No further review required of Osakis-area hog feedlot
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - The legacy of pig factory farms
I grew up on the farm just to the north of the proposed site for the super-sized pig farm. I love that farm. I love sharing memories with my two young sons whenever we come home for a visit: “There’s the pond where we used to go skating in the winter. This swamp was our dog Charlie’s particular favorite for sliming himself with mud
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Forum Communications Editorial - Our choice for U.S. House is Collin Peterson
There is more to do, specifically on a farm bill, deficit reduction, health care and tax reform. Peterson’s history confirms he will work to get it done. Voters in the 7th should re-elect him.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Calendar - Community Events

Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Stroke screening available to Alexandria area residents
Stroke Detection Plus, a mobile vascular screening company, will screen for strokes on Thursday, November 8 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Douglas County Farm Bureau located at 460 Northside Drive Northeast, Alexandria.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A Christmas break for commissioners and added vacation for Teamsters
Douglas County commissioners packed a lot into their last meeting in October. A few noteworthy items were the new feedlot officer, additional vacation for Teamsters members, prayer on the courthouse steps and a Christmas break for commissioners.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Mabel Randt, 83
Mabel Lorraine Randt, 83, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

James Wicklund, 78
James Edgar Wicklund, 78, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Cheryl Grefe, 61
Cheryl “Cher” Marie Grefe, 61, Kensington, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Witching sticks point to clues in the Kensington Rune Stone mystery
Kensington Rune Stone Park is steeped in controversy. Believers have namesaked their businesses after the rock that bears an inscription depicting the travels of Norse explorers from the 1300s. Skeptics have dismissed the runic relic as a hoax. Others are still searching for the true meaning of the story literally etched in stone.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Our choice for Senate: Ingebrigtsen, Westrom
Douglas County is now in two Minnesota Senate districts because of redistricting – Districts 8 and 12. Here’s who we support.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Column - 1962: Senator Humphrey praised President Kennedy's handling of Cuba
OCTOBER 2002 Registration for the “Do Not Call” list will begin November 4 in Minnesota. The automated system will allow Minnesotans to register up to three telephones during a single call.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Students learn benefits of using locally grown, fresh ingredients
Students in the food and nutrition class at Jefferson High School in Alexandria have been using locally grown and freshly harvested ingredients in their cooking labs this fall.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Donald Haseman, 77
Donald Henry Haseman, 77, Alexandria, died October 24, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Agriculture literacy training offered at Farm Bureau conference
A new training session at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Annual Conference this year will be an agricultural literacy training.
Saturday, October, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Douglas County commissioner candidates speak at forum
Wonder what sets the incumbent candidates apart from their challengers? Read their responses to questions from the non-partisan forum held at the Alexandria City Hall on Tuesday.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It's Halloween time!
The buzz of Halloween can be felt in the cool fall air. People populate their yards with pumpkins and ghoulish decorations. They dangle fake cobwebs throughout their homes, bust out the orange and black décor and fill big bowls with candy for the coming trick-or-treaters.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Calendar - Community Events

Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Engaged - Eberly and Leidel
Tiffany Eberly and Erich Leidel are pleased to announce their engagement.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Weddings

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