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Legislative Notebook: Bill advances to save Minnesota taxpayers’ money this year
As many as 192,000 Minnesotans would benefit if state legislators quickly pass a bill matching state tax law with federal law, the state House Taxes Committee chairwoman says.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

1637297 Public Notice - Alexandria Township Resolution

Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Questions remain about Gov. Dayton's tax plan impact
Governor Mark Dayton said tax changes he proposed Tuesday would not cost middle-class Minnesotans more money. Dayton said his state budget and tax reform plan is a starting point for conversation as the Minnesota Legislature works to set a two-year budget by May 20.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Asian carp barrier: disco, electric or lock-out?
Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into Minnesota, but after years of talk, disputes remain about how to best halt the invasion.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Capitol Chatter: Many leaders find politics is no joke
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Michael Mulford Sr., 66
Michael Eugene Mulford was born August 20, 1946, in Creston, Iowa to John Francis Mulford and Marguerite Edyth (Slater) Mulford.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Meeting - Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management Board, January 17

Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Nominees sought for employers who support Guards, Reservists
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is encouraging Guardsmen and Reservists to nominate their civilian employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award before the January 21 deadline.
Sunday, January, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Meeting - Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management Board, January 17

Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Paychecks shrink as fiscal rhetoric expands
Americans will pay Washington more, despite rhetoric from politicians saying they shot down most tax increases on New Year’s Day, and in the aftermath of what widely was described as a flawed federal budget bill, the public should expect more federal fiscal drama in coming months.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

No shutdown, but tough session expected
Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

For Peterson, fiscal cliff bill puts budget 'further behind'
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, an accountant before turning politician, could not support budget legislation passed on New Year’s night because it will grow the federal deficit by $3.9 trillion. “They spent more than they raised,” the western Minnesota Democratic congressman said about those who voted for the measure in the name of deficit control. “So we are further behind.”
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Couple killed in crash west of New London
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Eindride Karlsgodt, 86
Eindride "Andy" Karlsgodt, 86, passed away at his home this past Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He received excellent care from hospice services and his wife and nurse, Donna.
Tuesday, December, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

Parks, trails groups reach consensus on funding
Three leading Minnesota parks and trails providers have developed consensus allocation recommendations for Parks and Trails Legacy Funds for the fiscal 2014-2015 biennial budget.
Sunday, December, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Senator Ingebrigtsen will serve as assistant minority leader
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, will serve as assistant minority leader during the 2013-14 legislative session, Republican Leader David Hann announced.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - 1987: Jacqui Donahue earns black belt in karate
NOVEMBER 1912 Firefighters had little or no wind to contend with in fighting another mysterious fire in a shed filled with straw near Frank Steven’s livery stable.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Ingebrigtsen to serve as assistant minority leader
State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, will serve as assistant minority leader during the 2013-14 Legislative Session, Republican Leader David Hann announced today.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Baby shower ends with stabbing
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Capitol Chatter: Cash-strapped Republicans downplay funding issue
Republicans are stereotyped as being rich, but Minnesota Republicans can testify that was not the case in the 2012 campaign.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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