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Letter - Franson is pointing out economic facts
I have recently read the poison letter from Dennis Dalman in which he mounts a vicious attack upon District 8B Representative Mary Franson. It seems Dalman believes Franson is about 26 kinds of evil for pointing out some inescapable economic facts about the deleterious consequences of large increases to the minimum wage.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Wind energy leading the way
The U.S. has seen strong growth in the wind energy industry, and 2012 was a record year for the amount of installed capacity. More than 13,000 megawatts of capacity were installed last year, according to the American Wind Energy Association, which brings the total capacity to 60,007 megawatts nationwide.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Economic studies don't support minimum wage commentary in Echo
Instead of facts, Tom Obert’s recent op-ed in favor of a federal minimum wage increase relies on myths and misconceptions (Commentary: Raising the minimum wage won’t kill jobs, April 17).
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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

Ingebrigtsen: Senate tax plan unveiled
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State honors transportation workers who died on the job
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will commemorate Worker Memorial Day with several events throughout the state today, Monday, April 29, honoring the fallen workers who died while working on MnDOT construction and maintenance projects.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Soil and water conservation efforts take spotlight
It is no secret that natural resources are a big part of what makes living in Minnesota special. Throughout the state, Minnesotans have access to miles of rivers and streams, plentiful lakes and abundant soil resources.
Sunday, April, 28, 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

Thumbs Up/Down - April 26, 2013
Thumbs Down: We’ve received several complaints from drivers this past winter and after the recent snowstorms about the condition of County Road 82 East, which used to be known as Highway 27 East between Alexandria and Osakis.
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

Letter - Thank you to county employees
Douglas County employees do a wonderful job in providing the numerous services to the people.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Letter - Support the solar investment bill
Good grief, folks, look at a few of the benefits of renewable energy.
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

Education bill about more than education
A debate about education funding goes beyond helping individual students: There is widespread agreement that a better education system would help the economy.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Jobs and Java explores Pinterest
Jobs and Java will feature an informational presentation “Outside the Box: Pinteresting Job Search” on Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
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

Is your infant immunized?
It’s never too early to think immunizations for your baby. Pregnancy is a great time to learn about the vaccines your baby will need. Educate yourself about shots before the excitement of having a new baby.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Senate emphasizes job creation
Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs.
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

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

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