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Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners September 25
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Creating jobs, providing opportunities
Most people only see products gleaming and packaged on shelves in stores, rarely are the middle steps to create these products seen. But tucked behind numerous warehouses in the south side of Alexandria, sits a building where a lot of this middle work is completed: the Alexandria Opportunity Center (AOC). What makes the AOC different than other businesses is that the center is not there to produce a product; it’s there to provide jobs to its workers or clients, all of whom have disabilities.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Most people only see products gleaming and packaged on shelves in stores, rarely are the middle steps to create these products seen. But tucked behind numerous warehouses in the south side of Alexandria, sits a building where a lot of this middle work is completed: the Alexandria Opportunity Center (AOC). What makes the AOC different than other businesses is that the center is not there to produce a product; it’s there to provide jobs to its workers or clients, all of whom have disabilities.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
United Methodist Church awards grant
This initiative awards grant money to area nonprofits and invites collaboration between the churches and nonprofit organizations.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This initiative awards grant money to area nonprofits and invites collaboration between the churches and nonprofit organizations.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drunk driving campaign results in 1,842 arrests
A statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over driving while intoxicated (DWI) enforcement campaign, from August 17 to September 3, resulted in the arrest of 1,842 impaired drivers, according to Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety preliminary reports from 315 reporting agencies.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over driving while intoxicated (DWI) enforcement campaign, from August 17 to September 3, resulted in the arrest of 1,842 impaired drivers, according to Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety preliminary reports from 315 reporting agencies.
Wednesday, September, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Small game hunting big opportunity for new hunters, says DNR
Minnesota small game hunting seasons are an ideal way for friends and families to get outdoors and discover the opportunities Minnesota has to offer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Sunday, September, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota small game hunting seasons are an ideal way for friends and families to get outdoors and discover the opportunities Minnesota has to offer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Sunday, September, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Home food safety mythbusters zap microwave misconception
Microwaving, nuking, zapping – whatever you call it – using a microwave oven to cook or reheat foods can be fast and convenient, but it’s not effective at killing harmful bacteria if the food isn’t heated to a safe internal temperature, according to the two food safety non-profits, NSF International and the Partnership for Food Safety Education.
Saturday, September, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Microwaving, nuking, zapping – whatever you call it – using a microwave oven to cook or reheat foods can be fast and convenient, but it’s not effective at killing harmful bacteria if the food isn’t heated to a safe internal temperature, according to the two food safety non-profits, NSF International and the Partnership for Food Safety Education.
Saturday, September, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity warehouse sale to help fund homes
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture, appliances and some miscellaneous items.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture, appliances and some miscellaneous items.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Farmers can take steps to help avoid fall harvest farm fires
As the fall harvest progresses, the risk of farm fires increase, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These fires can spread rapidly and cause significant losses in crops and machinery.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As the fall harvest progresses, the risk of farm fires increase, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These fires can spread rapidly and cause significant losses in crops and machinery.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Garfield man injured in Wisconsin crash
A 24-year-old Garfield man suffered serious injuries in a near head-on crash near River Falls, Wisconsin early this morning.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A 24-year-old Garfield man suffered serious injuries in a near head-on crash near River Falls, Wisconsin early this morning.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Boardwalk at Kensington Runestone Park plods ahead
Douglas County commissioners remembered September 11 at their meeting Tuesday before discussing a pause on one project at a memorial park in Alexandria and a new walkway at another park in Kensington. The levy, construction on Geneva Road and an IT director search are also in motion.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners remembered September 11 at their meeting Tuesday before discussing a pause on one project at a memorial park in Alexandria and a new walkway at another park in Kensington. The levy, construction on Geneva Road and an IT director search are also in motion.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Roads especially dangerous for motorcyclists now
There are more than 400,000 of them out there but not enough people are seeing them. They’re motorcycle drivers. This past August was a deadly one in Minnesota for motorcyclists. Eleven riders were killed in crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There are more than 400,000 of them out there but not enough people are seeing them. They’re motorcycle drivers. This past August was a deadly one in Minnesota for motorcyclists. Eleven riders were killed in crashes, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ask a trooper: Warnings issued over large vans
I’ve heard some information about the dangers of a 15-passenger van. I was surprised at some of the information and I believe it is very valuable, so can you please write about it? Some of these vehicles are still being driven.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
I’ve heard some information about the dangers of a 15-passenger van. I was surprised at some of the information and I believe it is very valuable, so can you please write about it? Some of these vehicles are still being driven.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Volunteer opportunities
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For more information, call the numbers listed with each opportunity below. To learn about additional volunteer opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Douglas and Pope counties. For more information, call the numbers listed with each opportunity below. To learn about additional volunteer opportunities, call United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at (320) 834-7800.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 22
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Driving alert: Watch for farm equipment
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message comes following two recent crashes, including one fatal crash, involving farm equipment.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Boat capsizes near Bena, two men drown
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Final Minnesota drunk driving report for 2011: 111 killed, 29,257 arrested for DWI
As a statewide DWI enforcement crackdown enters its final weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety released final 2011 drunk driving data that is highlighted by 111 drunk driving deaths, marking a 40 percent reduction in such deaths from 185 a decade ago (2002).
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As a statewide DWI enforcement crackdown enters its final weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety released final 2011 drunk driving data that is highlighted by 111 drunk driving deaths, marking a 40 percent reduction in such deaths from 185 a decade ago (2002).
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Report shows rental housing shortages in Minnesota counties
Families in every Minnesota county face difficult challenges when it comes to meeting their most basic needs, especially housing, according to a new set of county-by-county reports released by the Minnesota Housing Partnership.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Families in every Minnesota county face difficult challenges when it comes to meeting their most basic needs, especially housing, according to a new set of county-by-county reports released by the Minnesota Housing Partnership.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On the Street - September 7, 2012
Patty Hough is a recipient of Knute Nelson’s (KN) Tree of Excellence award. This award is the highest level of recognition through the KN Employee Recognition Program.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Patty Hough is a recipient of Knute Nelson’s (KN) Tree of Excellence award. This award is the highest level of recognition through the KN Employee Recognition Program.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Buses, pedestrians serve as safety test for motorists
As the first school bell rings, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials are urging motorists to be ready to stop for school buses and be watchful for children exiting school buses and crossing streets.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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As the first school bell rings, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials are urging motorists to be ready to stop for school buses and be watchful for children exiting school buses and crossing streets.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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