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Lots of action on I-94
Helicopters, explosions, a bridge taken out, high wire acts and a plan to stop a bad crash. No, it’s not a new blockbuster movie, it’s all part of the action that’s taking place on Interstate 94 in and around Alexandria this summer.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Helicopters, explosions, a bridge taken out, high wire acts and a plan to stop a bad crash. No, it’s not a new blockbuster movie, it’s all part of the action that’s taking place on Interstate 94 in and around Alexandria this summer.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Accusations fly at Senior Center meeting
Accusations and pointed questions were raised at Monday’s Alexandria Senior Center Board meeting about the future of the center and its director, Ann Esterberg. Board member Paul Anderson, who is a former Douglas County commissioner, called for Esterberg’s resignation, saying that she was responsible for the center’s decline in membership and profitability.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Accusations and pointed questions were raised at Monday’s Alexandria Senior Center Board meeting about the future of the center and its director, Ann Esterberg. Board member Paul Anderson, who is a former Douglas County commissioner, called for Esterberg’s resignation, saying that she was responsible for the center’s decline in membership and profitability.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum introduces board of directors
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum (MLMM) would like to introduce the community to the museum’s board of directors. This group of successful professionals has dedicated their talents to helping make MLMM thrive.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum (MLMM) would like to introduce the community to the museum’s board of directors. This group of successful professionals has dedicated their talents to helping make MLMM thrive.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat warehouse sale to help fund homes
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale on Saturday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nursing homes to get bump in funding
Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years. Senator Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said the budget plan lawmakers approved this session includes “the largest state investment in the nursing home industry in well over a decade.”
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years. Senator Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said the budget plan lawmakers approved this session includes “the largest state investment in the nursing home industry in well over a decade.”
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Make a difference on our roads
You see them from time to time, walking along the ditches, picking up trash and stuffing the junk into garbage bags that will be picked up later. But do you appreciate just how much of a difference these “Adopt a Highway” volunteers are making?
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
You see them from time to time, walking along the ditches, picking up trash and stuffing the junk into garbage bags that will be picked up later. But do you appreciate just how much of a difference these “Adopt a Highway” volunteers are making?
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Just my opinion on several topics
Attention: Do-gooders. You want to snuff out tobacco? I thought it was a legal product taxed by the state and federal government. I suppose you’d rather legalize marijuana.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Attention: Do-gooders. You want to snuff out tobacco? I thought it was a legal product taxed by the state and federal government. I suppose you’d rather legalize marijuana.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Greater Minnesota parks and trails receive funding
It’s not commanding the same headlines as some issues at the State Capitol this year, but Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen helped push back metro objections and delivered something very special for Greater Minnesotans, their children, and generations to follow.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s not commanding the same headlines as some issues at the State Capitol this year, but Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen helped push back metro objections and delivered something very special for Greater Minnesotans, their children, and generations to follow.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota ranked as healthiest state for seniors
A report released recently recognizes the direction Minnesota has gone over the years to support older citizens’ access to health care services and long-term services and supports, according to human services commissioner Lucinda Jesson.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A report released recently recognizes the direction Minnesota has gone over the years to support older citizens’ access to health care services and long-term services and supports, according to human services commissioner Lucinda Jesson.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Volunteers needed to help loon population
Volunteers can help Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists discover the major cause of death of the common loon by collecting dead loon specimens for testing.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Volunteers can help Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists discover the major cause of death of the common loon by collecting dead loon specimens for testing.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by June 14
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) conservation stewardship program (CSP) will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) conservation stewardship program (CSP) will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Public urged to leave fawns alone
May is the month when most fawns are born. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
May is the month when most fawns are born. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to leave fawns alone.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Keep birds healthy; avoid moldy birdseed
Moldy birdseed and unclean bird feeders can make birds sick, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In spring and in hot, humid weather, it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. The mold can cause a fatal avian disease called aspergillosis, which affects the birds’ respiratory systems.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Moldy birdseed and unclean bird feeders can make birds sick, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In spring and in hot, humid weather, it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. The mold can cause a fatal avian disease called aspergillosis, which affects the birds’ respiratory systems.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Celebrate the Retirement Estimator's fifth anniversary
It’s been five years since Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator debuted. Within months it was praised as one of the best services on the Internet, and has consistently retained its excellent rating every year.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It’s been five years since Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator debuted. Within months it was praised as one of the best services on the Internet, and has consistently retained its excellent rating every year.
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Student accomplishments, graduates and honors
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education
Wednesday, June, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education
Minnesota Farm Bureau commends Senate for passing farm bill
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) applauds the U.S. Senate for moving forward to complete work on the bipartisan farm bill, the Agriculture Reform, Jobs and Food Act of 2013. The bill provides needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers.
Tuesday, June, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) applauds the U.S. Senate for moving forward to complete work on the bipartisan farm bill, the Agriculture Reform, Jobs and Food Act of 2013. The bill provides needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers.
Tuesday, June, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Lakefield man dies when vehicle plunges into lake
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, June, 11, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Tuesday, June, 11, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Two-thirds of engaged couples don't want to talk about money before saying, 'I do'
A recent poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiancé, with five percent indicating the discussion would cause them to call off the wedding.
Monday, June, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A recent poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiancé, with five percent indicating the discussion would cause them to call off the wedding.
Monday, June, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
DNR to offer state lands at public auction
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer for sale more than 20 parcels of state lands at two public auctions to be held July 23-24. A third auction date has been scheduled on July 30 to offer any remaining parcels that did not sell at the initial two auctions.
Sunday, June, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer for sale more than 20 parcels of state lands at two public auctions to be held July 23-24. A third auction date has been scheduled on July 30 to offer any remaining parcels that did not sell at the initial two auctions.
Sunday, June, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Why do knitting, crochet hook so many fans?
The idea of “DIY” is definitely in vogue, bringing an upswing in popularity of knitting and crocheting, and there’s no sign interest will wane anytime soon, says lifelong craftswoman Betty Hechtman.
Sunday, June, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The idea of “DIY” is definitely in vogue, bringing an upswing in popularity of knitting and crocheting, and there’s no sign interest will wane anytime soon, says lifelong craftswoman Betty Hechtman.
Sunday, June, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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