Print and Online Subscriptions

The Official Newspaper of Douglas County!

View Cart Shopping Cart

Refine your search

  [ Advanced Options ]

TAGS

These tag channels match your search request. Click the tag for collection of related articles and information.

new, New business, New York Mills, New Testament Christian School, New London, new year, New Testament school, New Orleans, New Years Eve, new laws

RELATED CONTENT

Articles: 2,151 results from the past year. For older articles, see advanced options. (displaying first 500 matches)

Column - Who would oppose raising minimum wage?
Who but Scrooge himself could possibly oppose raising the federal minimum wage? President Obama called for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. If anything in this world is reasonable, it’s that.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Bank deposits of Americans have been taxed for years
The people of the Island of Cyprus are alarmed over their government’s decision to tax personal bank deposits.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Library board of trustees appoints new members
Commissioner Mark Bromenschenkel, of Sartell, and Jeff Bertram, of Paynesville, were appointed to the Great River Regional Library Board of Trustees by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

55+ driver improvement course offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ Driver Improvement Course. The 8-hour first-time course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkers Prairie High School, 411 South Otter Avenue, PO Box 46.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State officials seek way to release sex offenders
Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A new place to buy health insurance: MNsure
Minutes after Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday signed a bill into law establishing the marketplace, to be known as MNsure, he said that it eventually will save Minnesotans money, but not until 2015 or later.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

College seeks to mold career-ready students
Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) recently hosted a thank you event for the donation of Mazak equipment and a collaborative meeting with 3M.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

'Drawn to the Word' event set at First Lutheran Church
The public is invited to attend a “Drawn to the Word” worship and artistic experience on Friday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 822 Douglas Street, Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

Rural Arts and Cultural Summit to take place in Morris
The 2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit, “Leveraging Arts and Culture to Build Thriving Communities,” will take place on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New approach to help smokers quit: A little help from their friends
A new statewide study is testing a novel idea – teaching non-smokers new ways to approach and support a friend or family member about their smoking. The study is funded by ClearWay Minnesota, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the harm of tobacco in Minnesota.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Interested in serving on new health insurance exchange? Apply now
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that the board for MNSure, Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, will be appointed.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Hibbing man faces charges of sex crimes with minors
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Former Twins player will manage Beetles as sale becomes official
Two-time World Series champion Al Newman will lead Alexandria as field manager for a new group of local owners.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Rita Peterson, 90
Rita R. Peterson, 90, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Margaret Paulzine, 87
Margaret “Honey” Paulzine, 87, of Wilmont, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her daughter’s home.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

All paths lead to Boston
Four area runners defy the odds to punch their ticket to the Boston Marathon.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Minnewaska softball: Lakers have high hopes

Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

West Central Area boys' golf: Knights welcome in young talent

Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Regional Catholic leaders rejoice in news of new pope
Thursday’s election of a new pope has drawn praise from the regional Catholic community. Jorge Bergoglio, 76, took the papal name Francis and became the 266th to hold the title of spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. He had most recently served as the cardinal of Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

« Previous   15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  Next »