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Faithful until the end - Osakis United Methodist Church to close
After 144 years, the first church recorded in Douglas County is closing. United Methodist Church (UMC) of Osakis dates back to 1869. Its last service is scheduled for June 2.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

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Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Arson causes $5.4 million damage in state
Over the past 23 years arson fires have caused 56 deaths and more than $333.7 million in property damage in Minnesota. During National Arson Awareness Week – May 5-11 – State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl wants to focus public attention on a crime that affects every Minnesotan.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Search is on for man believed swept away by floodwaters
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Rescued Mississippi man tells of ordeal on the ice
Brett Finch is probably moving back home to Mississippi, where the only ice he wants to see is in a drink.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Without a vehicle? This program may help
A new organization will help get people moving again. Douglas County Car Care Program (DCCCP) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that’s designed to provide vehicles and vehicle repair to low-income families. On April 26, DCCCP gave away its first car.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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

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

State Patrol honors heroic citizens
One Minnesotan’s quick thinking to prevent an out-of-control vehicle from causing a potential crash, and three brave citizens who fought through flames to free an elderly passenger before the vehicle she was in burned to the frame were among those honored today by the Minnesota State Patrol at its annual awards ceremony.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Man dies in fall at lumber mill in Bemidji
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Sports scoop

Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

Gov. Dayton proclaims April 21-27 as Wildfire Prevention Week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed April 21-27 Wildfire Prevention Week, as most wildfires in Minnesota occur in April and May. Once this year’s snow melts, hazardous fire conditions are likely.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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

Sports scoop

Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

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

Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Electricity, spring thaw don't mix, warns power company
Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Local schools to get fix-ups
On Monday, the Alexandria School Board approved spending about $667,000 on capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and health and safety projects next school year district-wide.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

It's Our Turn: Looooong winter plants fruitful frustration for gardeners like me
If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Commentary - Earth Day is April 22; global warming is occurring
The first Earth Day was organized in 1970. The purpose and goal was to inform and amend practices that contributed to “dirtying our environment.” Today, the purpose is the same because the problem is the same.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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