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Column - Cons are trickier, so please be careful
As a reporter, I’ve often said I could spend all week, every week, writing stories warning readers about scams that come down the pike. I cannot count how many scam-warning stories I’ve written in 30-plus years. Well, here I go again.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As a reporter, I’ve often said I could spend all week, every week, writing stories warning readers about scams that come down the pike. I cannot count how many scam-warning stories I’ve written in 30-plus years. Well, here I go again.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Give to the Max Day is November 15
Minnesotans ignited a national philanthropic movement with the launch of the first “Give to the Max Day” in 2009. On November 15, they’ll have their fourth annual opportunity to prove their record-breaking generosity by contributing to their favorite nonprofit organizations and schools.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Minnesotans ignited a national philanthropic movement with the launch of the first “Give to the Max Day” in 2009. On November 15, they’ll have their fourth annual opportunity to prove their record-breaking generosity by contributing to their favorite nonprofit organizations and schools.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
News Briefs: Teen takes plea deal in school sex crime case
A Fisher teenager will spend at least 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes with two kindergarten girls during class time.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
A Fisher teenager will spend at least 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes with two kindergarten girls during class time.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Eagle rescue: a tale of faith and healing
A walk in the woods last month changed the lives of three Osakis area residents and saved a majestic creature. On October 23, Ken Johnson was out in the woods near his home preparing for deer hunting season when he looked up and there, only six feet away, a bald eagle sat on a pile of logs. The bird jumped around, but obviously couldn’t fly.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A walk in the woods last month changed the lives of three Osakis area residents and saved a majestic creature. On October 23, Ken Johnson was out in the woods near his home preparing for deer hunting season when he looked up and there, only six feet away, a bald eagle sat on a pile of logs. The bird jumped around, but obviously couldn’t fly.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Ten tips for writing a letter to the editor
The Echo Press was recently invited to speak to Krista Kirby’s English class at Jefferson High School to share information about how to write a letter to the editor. It was encouraging to see so many young people asking questions and showing a genuine interest in how they could share their viewpoints through the newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Echo Press was recently invited to speak to Krista Kirby’s English class at Jefferson High School to share information about how to write a letter to the editor. It was encouraging to see so many young people asking questions and showing a genuine interest in how they could share their viewpoints through the newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Growing Green: Tips for building your own terrarium
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check the soil moisture every week or so. If the soil is dry to the touch, lightly water with your spray bottle. If you have an enclosed terrarium, remove the lid once a month to reduce condensation.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check the soil moisture every week or so. If the soil is dry to the touch, lightly water with your spray bottle. If you have an enclosed terrarium, remove the lid once a month to reduce condensation.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
News Briefs: Dairy plant to close, 130 jobs lost
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Remember to change your clock tonight -- and change batteries
Statistics collected from Minnesota fire departments in 2011 reveal that the peak time for home fire fatalities is between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., and 29 percent of residential fire deaths that year occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Those are two reasons the State Fire Marshal supports the annual “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Statistics collected from Minnesota fire departments in 2011 reveal that the peak time for home fire fatalities is between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., and 29 percent of residential fire deaths that year occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Those are two reasons the State Fire Marshal supports the annual “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s first wolf hunting season opens today
Minnesota’s inaugural wolf season begins today, Saturday, Nov. 3, when the early season hunt opens in the state’s wolf range, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s inaugural wolf season begins today, Saturday, Nov. 3, when the early season hunt opens in the state’s wolf range, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hurricane Sandy hinders blood and platelet donations
Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of approximately 300 American Red Cross blood drives in 14 states along the East Coast, resulting in a shortfall of nearly 9,000 blood and platelet donations.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of approximately 300 American Red Cross blood drives in 14 states along the East Coast, resulting in a shortfall of nearly 9,000 blood and platelet donations.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Bob, the 'hood,' was always on a mission
In the mid-to-late 1950s, hometown buddies LeRoy, Monte Edmandson and Bob formed a band called The Golden Chords. They played often in the garage of Bob’s home on 7th Street, a stone’s throw from the high school. The trio was often on a mission. That was Bob’s word for doing something cool.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In the mid-to-late 1950s, hometown buddies LeRoy, Monte Edmandson and Bob formed a band called The Golden Chords. They played often in the garage of Bob’s home on 7th Street, a stone’s throw from the high school. The trio was often on a mission. That was Bob’s word for doing something cool.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Brothers in arms (w/video)
Behind the back, through the legs, over the shoulder and off the barrel; it sounds like a cutthroat game of P-I-G but instead of a basketball, it’s shotguns that are the primary tool of this trade.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Behind the back, through the legs, over the shoulder and off the barrel; it sounds like a cutthroat game of P-I-G but instead of a basketball, it’s shotguns that are the primary tool of this trade.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Jingle Bells to air on Selective TV
The Jingle Bells telethon will be on the air again this year – on a new channel through Selective TV. The 64th annual fundraiser will take place Saturday, December 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Lake Geneva Christian Center.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Jingle Bells telethon will be on the air again this year – on a new channel through Selective TV. The 64th annual fundraiser will take place Saturday, December 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Lake Geneva Christian Center.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ask the Trooper: graduated driver license laws
This is a very important issue because motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens. Also, we recently experienced National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This is a very important issue because motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens. Also, we recently experienced National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Growing Green: Indoor gardening - Try growing these plants
The killing frost hit our flowers hard, and our growing season is officially over. With a sigh of relief, I look forward to the quieter days of garden planning and placing our seed orders for next year.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The killing frost hit our flowers hard, and our growing season is officially over. With a sigh of relief, I look forward to the quieter days of garden planning and placing our seed orders for next year.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Power companies urge care in dealing with ditch and field fires this fall
As Fire Prevention Month winds to a close, Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm reminds customers and neighbors that uncontrolled ditch and field fires can damage or destroy poles and other electric utility equipment.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As Fire Prevention Month winds to a close, Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm reminds customers and neighbors that uncontrolled ditch and field fires can damage or destroy poles and other electric utility equipment.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commerce urges Minnesotans to think about retirement planning
Despite the rising cost of retirement, research shows that seventy-five percent of Americans have less than $30,000 in retirement savings. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is urging all Minnesotans to either start or refresh their financial planning for retirement in conjunction with National Save for Retirement Week.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Despite the rising cost of retirement, research shows that seventy-five percent of Americans have less than $30,000 in retirement savings. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is urging all Minnesotans to either start or refresh their financial planning for retirement in conjunction with National Save for Retirement Week.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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