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County Commissioner - District 4 Candidate: Charlie Meyer
Running for County Commissioner - District 4
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 4 Candidate: Paul C. Anderson (Incumbent)
Running for County Commissioner - District 4
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 5 Candidate: Dan Olson (Incumbent)
Running for County Commissioner - District 5
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County Commissioner - District 5 Candidate: Carol Wenner
Running for County Commissioner - District 5
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Politicians: Small businesses are not all alike
The two major presidential candidates say they love small businesses and want to help. “Now, Governor Romney and I do share a deep interest in encouraging small business growth,” President Barack Obama said during his first debate with challenger Mitt Romney.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Prevent spread of aquatic invasive species during cabin close-up
Labor Day has come and gone. Soon, Minnesotans will rake leaves and prepare for winter. But the switch from summer to fall means a new season where Minnesotans must be vigilant to prevent and curb the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) like zebra mussels.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Conservation officers come across a cart full of trouble
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are normally confined to waterways, so conservation officers (COs) with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were surprised when they recently discovered a full-blown infestation in a parking lot.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Waterfowl hunters reminded to avoid spreading invasive species
With the hunting season upon us, it’s waterfowl hunters’ turn to help stop aquatic hitchhikers, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

No more zebra mussels found in Irene, Rose lakes, for now
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists and divers searched lake bottoms last week on the immediate surrounding areas where zebra mussels were discovered last fall on boat lifts on Lake Irene in Douglas County and Rose Lake in Otter Tail County.
Monday, September, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It's Our Turn - It's time to get realistic about zebras
When you compare the fight against the zebra mussel to efforts to control the common dandelion, you can see what we’re up against: A near impossibility.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Plant, animal invasion bigger than many think
Rare is the Minnesotan who has not seen videos of fish leaping out of water and hitting boaters. Word has spread across the state in the last couple of years about the invading Asian carp seen in those videos and the damage they could cause native fish. But few Minnesotans know the extent of the invasion from outside plants and animals.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Pilot killed in ultralight crash near Bemidji
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News

Mystery killer unmasked on Lake Victoria
What was causing flowers, trees, produce to wilt or die in resident’s yard?
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Zebra mussels discovered in Gilbert Pit in St. Louis County
Zebra mussels have been discovered in Gilbert Pit near Gilbert in St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said today.
Tuesday, August, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

A breakthrough against zebra mussels?
Is there a solution to the zebra mussel problem? A research project is under way right now in Lake Carlos that could lead to a breakthrough.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Find a zebra mussel? Here's what to do
The Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR) Invasive Species Program recently made several confirmations of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations in lakes around the state. The DNR urges people who think they may have discovered an aquatic invasive species to contact the DNR immediately or bring it to a local DNR office for verification.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Program addresses effects of Zequanox on zebra mussels
At an informational program on Friday, August 17 from 7 to 8 p.m., Mark Gaikowski, supervisory biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, will speak.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

DNR releases updated infested waters list
With the additions of these 26 water bodies, there are now more than 600 lakes and rivers on the DNR Designated Infested Waters List, plus numerous unnamed ponds and wetlands.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

DNR confirms zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska near Glenwood
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. Recently, DNR snorkeling crews discovered a zebra mussel three miles from the location where, in early July, lakeshore residents found an adult zebra mussel attached to the metal portion of a boat seat mount that was submerged in four feet of water.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - Protect property values by joining lake association
As a property owner by any lake in Douglas County, you have a major stake in the well-being of your lake. It is clearly demonstrated that property values correlate directly to the water quality and your lake association has the interest of your lake at heart.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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