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DNR uses dogs to detect zebra mussels
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be using three zebra mussel-sniffing K-9 teams for the first time this year to help combat the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New housing option helps those with disabilities
It’s tough for any parent to let go of their adult child, but it’s especially difficult for parents of an individual with special needs. As they work toward personal goals of independence, people with disabilities have added challenges.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota Destinations: Park Rapids - Governor's Fishing Opener
The 66th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Park Rapids Lakes Area Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Governor Mark Dayton, his staff and Explore Minnesota chose the Park Rapids Lakes Area to host the 2013 Governor’s Fishing Opener.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Travel

Sure-footed strides toward a cure for MS
One foot in front of the other. Walking is part of a daily routine for most people, but for 2.1 million people around the globe, this simple action is taking steps toward curing a complex disease – multiple sclerosis. An anticipated 150 walkers are expected to participate in Walk MS: Alexandria.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Sports scoop

Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Grand Arbor awarded designation
Following an extensive application process and evaluation, Grand Arbor in Alexandria, a housing community of Knute Nelson, was awarded the Confident Choices designation by Aging Services of Minnesota.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Grace Hokanson, 91
Grace Winifred Hokanson, 91, Barrett, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Stevens’ Homes Plus in rural Barrett.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Sports scoop

Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Student Graduates

Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Education

Number of women-owned businesses grows
Businesswomen are making up for lost time. The 2013 State of Women-Owned Business Report shows a national increase of 59 percent between 1997 and 2013. Had women been given the right to vote and own property at the same time as men, it might not warrant notice.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Clancy, the mercury-detecting dog, has died
From dog pound to international stardom, Clancy, the only mercury-detecting dog in the United States, passed away last Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Applications are being accepted for Minnesota GreenCorps
Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting hosts and Americorp members for the upcoming program year.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It's Our Turn: Home away from home
Every kid looks forward to summer for many of the same reasons. Fun in the sun, those lazy summer days at the lake and of course no school for three whole months! All of those things are great, but what I look forward to the most is a place called Trout Lake Camps near Pine River.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Boston Marathon: A day full of emotions
Local runners recount their experiences at this year's Boston Marathon and their reaction to the bombins
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Sports scoop

Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Love in the Name of Christ: Transforming the community
Area students have been busy helping further the mission of Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Douglas County Lakes Area, a Christian nonprofit agency. Its mission is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith

On the Street - April 26, 2013
Kristina Oberg, a guest service representative, is the first quarter recipient of the Outstanding Performance Award at AmericInn in Alexandria.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

News Briefs: Cabinet shop fire in Moorhead blamed on stain rags
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Missy Erickson: Sights set on Rio
Alexandria's Missy Erickson is on a path toward the 2016 Olympics after devoting her life to cycling.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Are we 'Parkinson's friendly'?
Here’s one statistic Minnesota doesn’t want to brag about – it’s the third largest state per capita impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). An estimated 20,000 people are living with PD in Minnesota; the only states with greater PD impact are North Dakota and South Dakota.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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