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Editorial - Small companies, big impact
Douglas County is very fortunate to have a solid base of large, local manufacturing companies that provide jobs, add to the area’s reputation as a vibrant regional hub and support many local causes and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County is very fortunate to have a solid base of large, local manufacturing companies that provide jobs, add to the area’s reputation as a vibrant regional hub and support many local causes and organizations.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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