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Letter - Autistic son is different; not less
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is currently diagnosed for one in 88 children born per year.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - Minimum wage is about jobs, not justice
The March 22 column in the Alexandria Echo Press titled “Who would oppose raising minimum wage?” in support of the current proposals to raise the minimum wage implied you’d have to be Scrooge in order to oppose the idea.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Kalley's Challenge: Concussions cut short career
This is part one of a two-part series on how two concussions suffered in hockey have altered the life of Jefferson High School junior Kalley Kragenbring.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

What can you do to make this area healthier?
It’s impossible to disconnect our individual health from our community’s health. When it comes to good health, a rising tide lifts all boats. Public health systems work to carefully monitor that tide, pinpointing choppy waters and struggling vessels and taking action to ensure that all boats have an opportunity to sail smoothly to healthier destinations.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Pitching development is key for West Central Area Knights
Team needs help on the mound for success in the 2013 season.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Train spilled less oil than thought, says MPCA
A train that derailed north of Parkers Prairie last Wednesday didn’t spill as much oil as initially estimated, according to officials with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Canadian Pacific.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Family copes with heartbreaking month of loss
In the space of a month, Jack Baumann of Alexandria lost his wife, Arlene, to heart problems and then his three dogs and home to a house fire. The house, a Civil War-era log home that had been extensively remodeled, went up in flames last Wednesday.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

April is for budget; guns and marriage return in May
The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session. Expect 2013 to be no different.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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

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