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Garfield man sentenced for building road through wetland
A Garfield man won’t serve jail time for constructing a road through land that authorities said he knew was a federally protected wetland basin.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A Garfield man won’t serve jail time for constructing a road through land that authorities said he knew was a federally protected wetland basin.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
From the Bench: How basic child support is calculated in Minnesota
Both parents have the legal obligation to support their children financially. The law presumes that the custodial parent provides for the support by providing for the child’s daily basic needs in the home.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Both parents have the legal obligation to support their children financially. The law presumes that the custodial parent provides for the support by providing for the child’s daily basic needs in the home.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Student artwork sought for congressional competition
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson is inviting high school students from across the Seventh Congressional District to submit their artwork for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson is inviting high school students from across the Seventh Congressional District to submit their artwork for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Enshrouded in a sunlit haze: Zion's Passion Drama and Guarding of the Tomb
As the morning fog lifted, smoke saturated the midday air on Easter Eve. Roman soldiers prepared to take a sizzling steak break during the annual Guarding of the Tomb reenactment at Zion Lutheran Church on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
As the morning fog lifted, smoke saturated the midday air on Easter Eve. Roman soldiers prepared to take a sizzling steak break during the annual Guarding of the Tomb reenactment at Zion Lutheran Church on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria.
Wednesday, April, 03, 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
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
More manpower on lakes this summer, commissioners question limitations
Douglas County is beefing up it's watercraft inspector staff from five last year to eight inspectors this year. Commissioners question exactly what inspectors have the authority to execute.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County is beefing up it's watercraft inspector staff from five last year to eight inspectors this year. Commissioners question exactly what inspectors have the authority to execute.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Willmar man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug crime in Douglas County
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced today, Friday, to prison for 125 months following a conviction for First Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Douglas County District Court.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced today, Friday, to prison for 125 months following a conviction for First Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Douglas County District Court.
Friday, March, 29, 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
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
Train derails, spills oil near Parkers Prairie
Tanker railcars carrying crude oil derailed north of Parkers Prairie just after 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tanker railcars carrying crude oil derailed north of Parkers Prairie just after 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
City liquor stores take edge off of your taxes
Although the profits aren’t flowing in like they used to, Alexandria’s two city-owned liquor stores continue to save taxpayers money. Sales at Downtown Liquor and Plaza Liquor totaled $4.4 million in 2012, according to a clean liquor store audit that was presented to the Alexandria City Council Monday night by Dennis Schmitz with CliftonLarsonAllen.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Although the profits aren’t flowing in like they used to, Alexandria’s two city-owned liquor stores continue to save taxpayers money. Sales at Downtown Liquor and Plaza Liquor totaled $4.4 million in 2012, according to a clean liquor store audit that was presented to the Alexandria City Council Monday night by Dennis Schmitz with CliftonLarsonAllen.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Runestone electric reports $68 million in assets
During the business meeting, board president Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative, as well as the new headquarters building and rates. The cooperative reported assets of $68 million with more than 13,700 accounts at the end of 2012.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
During the business meeting, board president Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative, as well as the new headquarters building and rates. The cooperative reported assets of $68 million with more than 13,700 accounts at the end of 2012.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Big race gets green light
Lace up your running shoes and get your bike ready for the Harvest Duathlon on Saturday, August 31. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council approved plans for the third annual event.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lace up your running shoes and get your bike ready for the Harvest Duathlon on Saturday, August 31. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council approved plans for the third annual event.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Quit smoking and win cash
Minnesota tobacco users looking for an incentive to kick their tobacco habit only have a couple days left to enter the QuitCash Challenge for their chance to win $5,000.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota tobacco users looking for an incentive to kick their tobacco habit only have a couple days left to enter the QuitCash Challenge for their chance to win $5,000.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor Dayton appoints Alexandria to animal health board
Governor Mark Dayton recently announced the reappointment of John Whitten of Alexandria to the Board of Animal Health.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor Mark Dayton recently announced the reappointment of John Whitten of Alexandria to the Board of Animal Health.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Grant to improve local public health services
Sandy Tubbs and Sharon Braaten, co-directors of the Horizon Community Health Board (CHB), announced that the Horizon CHB received a $125,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sandy Tubbs and Sharon Braaten, co-directors of the Horizon Community Health Board (CHB), announced that the Horizon CHB received a $125,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Attorney general to investigate potential Sanford-Fairview merger
A possible merger between Sanford Health and Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services faces scrutiny from the Minnesota attorney general.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A possible merger between Sanford Health and Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services faces scrutiny from the Minnesota attorney general.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislative notebook: Senior scams attacked
Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. “These scams continue to be a growing problem and we need to do all that we can to combat them,” said Representative Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. “These scams continue to be a growing problem and we need to do all that we can to combat them,” said Representative Joe Atkins, DFL-Inver Grove Heights.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Photo of the Week - Pheasant
Mary Hintzman of Kensington took this photo of a pheasant that found some seeds under the pine trees at her home about two weeks ago.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mary Hintzman of Kensington took this photo of a pheasant that found some seeds under the pine trees at her home about two weeks ago.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Snow days revise Alexandria School District calendar
At the regular board meeting scheduled for April 15, the Alexandria School District 206 Board of Education is expected to take action to approve a revised 2012-13 school calendar as a result of school cancellations due to inclement weather.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At the regular board meeting scheduled for April 15, the Alexandria School District 206 Board of Education is expected to take action to approve a revised 2012-13 school calendar as a result of school cancellations due to inclement weather.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislation combats courthouse violence with added security
U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Local Courthouse Safety Act to improve security at smaller courthouses.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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