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Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Electricity, spring thaw don't mix, warns power company
Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local schools to get fix-ups
On Monday, the Alexandria School Board approved spending about $667,000 on capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and health and safety projects next school year district-wide.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On Monday, the Alexandria School Board approved spending about $667,000 on capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and health and safety projects next school year district-wide.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's Our Turn: Looooong winter plants fruitful frustration for gardeners like me
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commentary - Earth Day is April 22; global warming is occurring
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Wade's automotive to reopen after fire
Three and a half months after a fire badly damaged the shop, Wade’s Automotive and Repair in downtown Miltona is reopening. The shop is opening on Monday, April 22.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three and a half months after a fire badly damaged the shop, Wade’s Automotive and Repair in downtown Miltona is reopening. The shop is opening on Monday, April 22.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Observations from the archives: 1913, All mail at depot destroyed by fire
1963, 50 years ago: A 13-year-old eighth grader from Evansville walked off with the Douglas County Spelling Championship.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1963, 50 years ago: A 13-year-old eighth grader from Evansville walked off with the Douglas County Spelling Championship.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Red Cross seeks volunteers
The American Red Cross is currently recruiting volunteers for the West Central Minnesota Chapter serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties. The greatest need is for volunteers to assist with disaster response, both locally and nationally.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
The American Red Cross is currently recruiting volunteers for the West Central Minnesota Chapter serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties. The greatest need is for volunteers to assist with disaster response, both locally and nationally.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Participants sought for Prairie Fire's performance of 'Pinocchio'
Registration is now open for the 27th annual Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Day Camp in Barrett. This year’s musical production, Pinocchio, has roles for 74 young people.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Registration is now open for the 27th annual Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Day Camp in Barrett. This year’s musical production, Pinocchio, has roles for 74 young people.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
Legislative Notebook: Jobs bill passes House
House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Are you obeying road work zone laws?
Despite the wintry weather Minnesota is experiencing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is kicking off Work Zone Awareness Week April 15 with a new public education campaign. The campaign reminds motorists to slow down and pay attention in construction zones.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Despite the wintry weather Minnesota is experiencing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is kicking off Work Zone Awareness Week April 15 with a new public education campaign. The campaign reminds motorists to slow down and pay attention in construction zones.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It's Our Turn: Gophers' coaching decision makes perfect sense
University of Minnesota men’s basketball fans should have seen this coming. The track record of Athletic Director Norwood Teague indicated it was coming and the current state of Gophers’ basketball all but guaranteed it.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
University of Minnesota men’s basketball fans should have seen this coming. The track record of Athletic Director Norwood Teague indicated it was coming and the current state of Gophers’ basketball all but guaranteed it.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News Briefs: Sanford suspends Fairview merger negotiations
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Give troopers room to do their jobs
They’re out there, doing their jobs, helping other people. And they get hit. They’re troopers. Four state trooper squads were struck in March, spiking the total for the year up to 10.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
They’re out there, doing their jobs, helping other people. And they get hit. They’re troopers. Four state trooper squads were struck in March, spiking the total for the year up to 10.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Free training offered for rental owners
The Alexandria Police Department is hosting a free one day crime-free multi housing training for anyone who owns rental properties.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Alexandria Police Department is hosting a free one day crime-free multi housing training for anyone who owns rental properties.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
House DFLers propose property tax relief plan
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released details on Wednesday about a $250 million property tax relief package for Minnesotans. He said it includes direct property tax relief to homeowners and renters in west central Minnesota and modernizes the state’s local government aid formula, including additional property tax relief to communities across Minnesota.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released details on Wednesday about a $250 million property tax relief package for Minnesotans. He said it includes direct property tax relief to homeowners and renters in west central Minnesota and modernizes the state’s local government aid formula, including additional property tax relief to communities across Minnesota.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Now is dangerous time for teen drivers
With April, May and June combining for the highest percentage of unbelted teen deaths during the past three years, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety is urging parents of to reinforce safe driving habits for their children during prom season and the end of the school year.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With April, May and June combining for the highest percentage of unbelted teen deaths during the past three years, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety is urging parents of to reinforce safe driving habits for their children during prom season and the end of the school year.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR encourages homeowners to complete necessary open burning
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages homeowners to complete necessary open burning now, as restrictions will take effect shortly after snowmelt occurs.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages homeowners to complete necessary open burning now, as restrictions will take effect shortly after snowmelt occurs.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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