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Alexandria dance team: Cardinals take top spot at Detroit Lakes
Alexandria was first in three of five scoring categories
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Franson prevails in recount
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Keith Emerson, Bev Bales inducted into Hall of Fame
Five Barnesville High School (BHS) alumni and one long-time former school board member were inducted into the Barnesville School Foundation’s Hall of Honor earlier this year. The inductees include two local people – Keith “Kip” Emerson of Osakis and Beverly (Hilgers) Bales of Carlos.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - The cure for gas indigestion
Energy futurists have assumed that natural gas would be a “bridge fuel” as we transition from coal and oil to clean energy.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - Manufacturers need to capitalize on their perceived value to the economy
We don’t need a panel of cable news pundits to realize that America’s manufacturers were among the big winners of the national election.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Doug Rutten, 73
Doug Rutten, age 73, lifetime resident of Osakis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, November 27, 2012 at his home in Osakis Township, Douglas County.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Alton Carlson, 95
Alton Benjamin Carlson, 95, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

The long-term consequences of overspending during holidays
Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At the same time, many lost sight of the fact that regardless of the price, a bargain isn’t a smart purchase if it compromises a person’s overall financial health.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - In nixing Romney, voters rejected radicalism
If, as some insist, President Obama was born in Kenya, then surely Mitt Romney was born on another planet. Will his spacey delusions never end?
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

It's Our Turn: The odds are against you any way you look at it
5, 16, 22, 23, 29, 6. Those numbers just changed some lives in a very big way. According to Powerball officials, two tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s lottery drawing to win the nearly $580 million jackpot. Imagine – $580 million. Can you imagine it? I can’t.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Improper use of 4-H emblem will cease at end of year
A few years ago our position was threatened, and with it Minnesota jobs, when a competitor knocked off our line of backyard poultry products that we have manufactured for over 50 years in Minnesota, and had them made in China.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Jobs and Java event to utilize Twitter
Jobs and Java will feature an informational presentation on “Outside the Box: Using Twitter for Job Search” on Tuesday, December 4 at 10 a.m.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Salmer Berg, 87
Salmer “Sam” Berg, 87, died Monday November 26, 2012.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Homebound veteran finds employment success in Alexandria
Returning home from his second deployment in 2010, Sergeant Josh Brummond knew clearing customs would be a major challenge. Instead of slogging through the line and facing unexpected hurdles, however, Brummond sought out the customs agents that could get him and his unit through the line and on their way home more quickly.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Deepening drought affects whole economy
The deepening drought is not just a concern for farmers. It’s a concern for all Minnesotans and anyone who cares about our state economy. Minnesota’s agriculture and food sector generates nearly $75 billion in total economic activity for our state, and the sector has a total employment impact of more than 340,000 jobs.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country

Ten things every family caregiver needs to know
November is National Family Caregiver’s Month and a time to reflect on the dedication that family caregivers have for their family members every day. We all need to appreciate and admire them for their most difficult task and support them in their efforts.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Are high school students the answer to worker deficit?
The complete package. That is what Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Chancellor Steven Rosenstone said employers expect of graduates. There is no evading a high demand to fill vacant manufacturing positions, especially in our region of the state. As the jobs have progressed over the years, so too has the skill set needed to successfully perform the duties of the previously labor intensive roles. Communication skills, a firm grasp on the English language, teamwork and problem solving skills are sought by today’s employers.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Republican polster's remarks about young people speak volumes
I’m sorry, but I don’t think young people are bums and socialists, mooching off the family and society.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Touching lives with words
Linda Greseth of Alexandria has always dreamed of becoming a published author. That dream recently became reality, but not quite in the way she expected it to. Instead of writing a book, she wrote a song.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Brandon-Evansville volleyball: Friedrich, Kokett are LEC All-Conference

Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

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