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County honored for preventing child abuse
Douglas County commissioners were presented with the Blue Ribbon Award at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The honor is given to counties and tribes that have exhibited excellence in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners were presented with the Blue Ribbon Award at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The honor is given to counties and tribes that have exhibited excellence in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Osakis welcomes new grocery store
There’s been a whole lot of buzz and excitement and now it’s official – Osakis Family Foods opened for business on May 16. Heath and Cindy Peterson recently bought the former grocery store in Osakis.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
There’s been a whole lot of buzz and excitement and now it’s official – Osakis Family Foods opened for business on May 16. Heath and Cindy Peterson recently bought the former grocery store in Osakis.
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
VIDEO: High-flying electrical work
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane (actually a helicopter), it’s…CapX2020 man. Motorists traveling on Interstate 94 west of Alexandria saw the unusual sight of a worker suspended from a tethered line connected to a helicopter last week.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane (actually a helicopter), it’s…CapX2020 man. Motorists traveling on Interstate 94 west of Alexandria saw the unusual sight of a worker suspended from a tethered line connected to a helicopter last week.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
55+ driver improvement courses offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ Driver Improvement four-hour refresher course on Thursday, May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Crossings Hotel, 211 East Main Street, Parkers Prairie.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55+ Driver Improvement four-hour refresher course on Thursday, May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Crossings Hotel, 211 East Main Street, Parkers Prairie.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hunting Works for Minnesota to hold regional meeting
Hunting Works for Minnesota will hold a regional meeting for partners and supporters on Thursday, May 16 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Alexandria Holiday Inn.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Hunting Works for Minnesota will hold a regional meeting for partners and supporters on Thursday, May 16 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Alexandria Holiday Inn.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lake Carlos State Park hosts bluebird expert
Lake Carlos State Park near Alexandria will host an open house-style family event about the eastern bluebird on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lake Carlos State Park near Alexandria will host an open house-style family event about the eastern bluebird on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Out and About: Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Kids, cops and safety came together during the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Kids, cops and safety came together during the annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota senators 'vote for love'
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Caterpillar numbers are climbing
Forest tent caterpillar populations have been rising in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, and that trend is expected to intensify, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forest tent caterpillar populations have been rising in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, and that trend is expected to intensify, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Pests or pesticides, which is the lesser of two evils?
May is usually the month people start seeing aircraft spraying pesticides. In the Alexandria lakes area, pesticide is sprayed to ward off forest tent caterpillars. The fine mist drifting through the air everyone shares has raised questions about Foray 48B, the biological insecticide sprayed to eradicate the threat.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
May is usually the month people start seeing aircraft spraying pesticides. In the Alexandria lakes area, pesticide is sprayed to ward off forest tent caterpillars. The fine mist drifting through the air everyone shares has raised questions about Foray 48B, the biological insecticide sprayed to eradicate the threat.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Stubborn ice finally gives up; L'Homme Dieu ice-out is May 13
This year’s late spring missed making ice-out history by two days. The ice finally vanished on Lake L’Homme Dieu on Monday, May 13.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This year’s late spring missed making ice-out history by two days. The ice finally vanished on Lake L’Homme Dieu on Monday, May 13.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
'Terrific' bid saves Alexandria $900,000
Alexandria received "terrific" news about a watermain extension project it's doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria received "terrific" news about a watermain extension project it's doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Affordable Care Act adds expense to counties, federal funds may help
The federal government plans to kick in a few extra bucks to help cover the increased costs absorbed by Minnesota counties as a result of the Affordable Care Act that quickly passed in both the House and Senate earlier this year. The act is designed to extend medical care to more Americans.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The federal government plans to kick in a few extra bucks to help cover the increased costs absorbed by Minnesota counties as a result of the Affordable Care Act that quickly passed in both the House and Senate earlier this year. The act is designed to extend medical care to more Americans.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria man sentenced to more than eight and half years for meth crime
Last Friday, John Hinderschied, 28, of Alexandria, was sentenced to 104 months in prison for a first degree controlled substance crime involving methamphetamine.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Last Friday, John Hinderschied, 28, of Alexandria, was sentenced to 104 months in prison for a first degree controlled substance crime involving methamphetamine.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mom was right when she said...
Readers share lessons learned from mothers. The wisdom of moms is legendary. Their sage words of advice pulled many of their sons and daughters through childhood unscathed and through the rough patches of being an adult as well.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Readers share lessons learned from mothers. The wisdom of moms is legendary. Their sage words of advice pulled many of their sons and daughters through childhood unscathed and through the rough patches of being an adult as well.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
She wants to shatter stigma of mental illness
She said she was really nervous about sharing details of her mental illness, but it’s something she’s willing to do to eliminate the stigma that often surrounds it.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
She said she was really nervous about sharing details of her mental illness, but it’s something she’s willing to do to eliminate the stigma that often surrounds it.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Anglers spend $2.4 billion in Minnesota
The anglers who enjoy Minnesota’s waters are a powerful engine for the state’s economy, according to new survey data released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The anglers who enjoy Minnesota’s waters are a powerful engine for the state’s economy, according to new survey data released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New lawmakers find surprises at Capitol
The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Eat pizza, help WINGS on Monday
Community Impact Night, a fundraiser to benefit WINGS Family Supportive Services, will take place Monday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pizza Ranch in Alexandria.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Community Impact Night, a fundraiser to benefit WINGS Family Supportive Services, will take place Monday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pizza Ranch in Alexandria.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
United Way introduces online volunteer system
In an effort to increase the collaboration, connections, and relationships among local non-profits and community members, United Way introduced the online volunteer system called “Get Connected.”
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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In an effort to increase the collaboration, connections, and relationships among local non-profits and community members, United Way introduced the online volunteer system called “Get Connected.”
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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