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Truck-related fatalities drop in Minnesota
Truck-related fatalities dropped to their lowest numbers in a decade, according to the recently released Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

CenterPoint Energy provides flood safety tips
With potential floods predicted in Minnesota, CenterPoint Energy reminds residents to be safe when dealing with their natural gas appliances and that Home Service Plus can repair natural gas appliances damaged by floodwater.
Sunday, June, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New alerts coming to cell phones
Minnesotans will now be able to receive time-sensitive, critical information about severe weather, emergencies, and disasters with the next generation of emergency alerts on their smart phones and cell phones.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Free Child ID at Beetles game on Sunday

Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Sports scoop

Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Voter ID amendment: Minnesota’s version of ‘Papers, please’?
Secretary of state’s office aims to educate voters on the proposed amendment before they head to the polls in November.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It's Our Turn: Walking by Myself
Ever since I can remember, I have always loved walking in people’s footsteps. My whole life has been a big game of follow-the-leader.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Here's how to safe safe in lightning storms
Lightning is the No. 2 weather-related killer in the U.S. according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Striking the earth an estimated 25 million times each year, lighting causes $4 to $5 billion in damage annually.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Sports scoop

Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

A closer look into sentencing of a murderer
Confessed murderer Jeffery Allen Brooks, 54, Alexandria, was sentenced to 35 years in prison June 12 for the killing of Diane Fortenberry, 51, of Osakis.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Health officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow food safety advice
Power outages from recent storms may cause foods to become spoiled and cause illness if eaten, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Health. To prevent illness, officials encourage Minnesotans without power to follow basic food safety advice.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Know when to evacuate during severe weather
CenterPoint Energy would like to remind the public of important natural gas safety tips to follow when there is severe weather.
Sunday, June, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Uncertainty causing record farmland sales volumes
Market forces and strong commodity prices continue to create record demand and sales activity for farmland, but there are several unknowns that could impact the coming year, according to Farmers National Company, a leading agricultural services company.
Sunday, June, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Final 2011 traffic crash report: 368 killed on Minnesota roads
The 368 traffic deaths on Minnesota roads in 2011 represents a fourth consecutive annual drop in road fatalities and the lowest death count on record since 1944 when 356 were killed.
Saturday, June, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Here a bear, there a bear, everywhere a black bear
Black bears have been popping up across Douglas County. Are they in your neck of the woods?
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Sports scoop

Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Resorters League baseball: Cougars, Miltona win

Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Letter - Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Friday, June 15 marks the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The awareness day was started by International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - The present is overlooked
As my generation gets older, new generations come in to change what we changed for the better. I could only hope this letter inspires one child to do something for the better.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - Doing more for foster youth
“I want to go to college.” “I want to get married.” “I want to have a family.” “I want to be a social worker someday.” These are some of the dreams foster youth told us they had in life. We, in social services, the judicial branch and our communities, have a responsibility to make that happen; not only for those we spoke with, but for all 8,000 youth cared for by Minnesota foster families each year.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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