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Letter - Support solar standard legislation
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Senator should re-think position
Mr. Westrom’s letter of April 17 [Echo Press, Page 5] was confusing.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Mr. Westrom’s letter of April 17 [Echo Press, Page 5] was confusing.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
Column - Boston wins; terrorists lose - again
What does Chechnya have to do with runners and spectators in the Boston Marathon? For that matter, what does Chechnya have to do with the United States or anything else other than Russia? The Boston bombings typify, once again, the insanely twisted thinking of terrorists.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
What does Chechnya have to do with runners and spectators in the Boston Marathon? For that matter, what does Chechnya have to do with the United States or anything else other than Russia? The Boston bombings typify, once again, the insanely twisted thinking of terrorists.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
Letter - Legislation would bring costs down
Bills in the state Legislature are being considered that lower costs and barriers to solar energy development.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Bills in the state Legislature are being considered that lower costs and barriers to solar energy development.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
We're looking for your fish photos: UPDATED
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Swimming in sewage: Grant funds available to upgrade septic systems
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Natural selection: Wetlands reclaim county ditch 23
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County Land and Resource report breaks down building trends
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Fish tales: Send us your photos
We want your fish photos and the story behind you big catch.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
We want your fish photos and the story behind you big catch.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Too much snow? Another metal pick up day scheduled
Even though the snow made it difficult for some to haul their metal items to the curb, the city of Alexandria held its Metal Pick-Up Day on Tuesday. It also plans to hold another Metal Pick-Up Day on Tuesday, May 21.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Even though the snow made it difficult for some to haul their metal items to the curb, the city of Alexandria held its Metal Pick-Up Day on Tuesday. It also plans to hold another Metal Pick-Up Day on Tuesday, May 21.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
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
Observations from the archives, 1988: John Hawkes credits Scott Fodness
1988, 25 years ago: John (Perkins) Hawkes, who was born and raised in Alexandria, has been called by some critics “the James Dean of the 1980s.”
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1988, 25 years ago: John (Perkins) Hawkes, who was born and raised in Alexandria, has been called by some critics “the James Dean of the 1980s.”
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - God isn't in public schools
In response to the 36-year teacher who remarked that she is tired of hearing that God isn’t present in public schools (Echo Press, March 6): If God were present in public schools, why isn’t His name used in the Pledge of Allegiance?
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In response to the 36-year teacher who remarked that she is tired of hearing that God isn’t present in public schools (Echo Press, March 6): If God were present in public schools, why isn’t His name used in the Pledge of Allegiance?
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Thankful for health care system
For almost five years I have traveled an hour one-way to get specialized physical therapy treatments, which I cannot find in my own area. My treatments require continuous adaptation to the disorder as it progresses.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
For almost five years I have traveled an hour one-way to get specialized physical therapy treatments, which I cannot find in my own area. My treatments require continuous adaptation to the disorder as it progresses.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I'm Just Sayin' - What's to become of the medical profession?
West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller (Democrat) recently was quoted by the Washington Examiner saying Obamacare is “so complicated and if it isn’t done right the first time, it will just simply get worse.” Montana Senator Max Baucus (Democrat) has been quoted as saying Obamacare is heading “toward a train wreck.”
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller (Democrat) recently was quoted by the Washington Examiner saying Obamacare is “so complicated and if it isn’t done right the first time, it will just simply get worse.” Montana Senator Max Baucus (Democrat) has been quoted as saying Obamacare is heading “toward a train wreck.”
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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