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Frances Herzog, 91
Frances “Fran” Herzog, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.
Monday, October, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Grants will make improvements in electrical grid
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced funding to modernize and improve the efficiency of rural electric generation and transmission systems.
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ethanol industry pumps estimated $5 billion into state’s economy
Minnesota's ethanol industry generated more than $5 billion in total economic activity in 2011 and supported more than 12,600 jobs, according to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
Sunday, October, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Rural issue talk rare in presidential campaign
As they campaign, presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney pretty much ignore rural-specific issues. It is not that they lack a chance to talk about such issues. Some of the major swing states are heavy on agriculture, and candidates often stop there, with Iowa and Wisconsin two Midwestern cases in point.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Frightmare Farm opens doors to haunted barn
The Frightmare Farm is hosting a haunted barn for ages 13 or older, "guaranteed to scare the 'yell' out of you."
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Grammy Award-winning country artist, Billy Dean, to perform in Alexandria
Grammy Award-winning country music artist Billy Dean will give a concert at Jefferson High School in Alexandria on October 19 at 7 p.m. This "country music spectacular" is hosted by the Douglas County Deputy Sheriff's Federation and Douglas County Sheriff's Posse. Tickets are $24.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Corn kings and bean barons reap bountiful harvest
An abundance of bushels and miles of piles are straddling the Minnesota landscape early this year. The drought this summer has got farmers wrapping up soybean and corn crop harvests weeks ahead of schedule as evidenced by the mounds at CHS Prairie Lakes Coop in Lowry.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria Mayor Candidate: Sara Carlson
Running for Alexandria Mayor
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

City Council - Ward 3 Candidate: William Stark
Running for City Council - Ward 3
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Representative - District 8B Candidate: Bob Cunniff, DFL
Running for State Representative - District 8B
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Representative - District 8B Candidate: Mary Franson, R (Incumbent)
Running for State Representative - District 8B
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Representative - District 12A Candidate: Dave Holman, Independence
Running for State Representative - District 12A
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Representative - District 12B Candidate: Paul Anderson, R (Incumbent)
Running for State Representative - District 12B
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Senator - District 12 Candidate: Torrey Westrom, R
Running for State Senator - District 12
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State Senator - District 12 Candidate: John Schultz, DFL
Running for State Senator - District 12
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 1 Candidate: Gerald “Jerry” Johnson (Incumbent)
Running for County Commissioner - District 1
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 3 Candidate: Bev Bales (Incumbent)
Running for County Commissioner - District 3
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 3 Candidate: Jerry Rapp
Running for County Commissioner - District 3
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 4 Candidate: Paul C. Anderson (Incumbent)
Running for County Commissioner - District 4
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Mildred Thompson, 85
Mildred “Bonnie” Lavonne Thompson, 85, died October 5, 2012 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

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