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Five days of building bring a family home
The first week of June saw a flurry of activity as local builders and subcontractors helped Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) build two homes in five days. This week, one of these homes, the Holloway family’s, will be dedicated.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The first week of June saw a flurry of activity as local builders and subcontractors helped Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) build two homes in five days. This week, one of these homes, the Holloway family’s, will be dedicated.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Meeting - Alexandria City Council July 23
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Habitat warehouse sale to help fund homes
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale this Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture and some miscellaneous items.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale this Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture and some miscellaneous items.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thrivent Financial and Habitat launch new program
A new program, Thrivent Builds Repairs, is helping low-income homeowners spruce up their homes and neighborhoods. The program, a partnership between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International, is launching across the country in July and will concentrate on upgrading existing homes in partnership with low-income homeowners.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new program, Thrivent Builds Repairs, is helping low-income homeowners spruce up their homes and neighborhoods. The program, a partnership between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International, is launching across the country in July and will concentrate on upgrading existing homes in partnership with low-income homeowners.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Mueller is finalist in Miss MN Pageant
Jacqueline Mueller, age 18, an honors graduate of Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria, was chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota Pageant to be held July 29 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Jacqueline Mueller, age 18, an honors graduate of Jefferson High School (JHS) in Alexandria, was chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Minnesota Pageant to be held July 29 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It's Our Turn - Home is the nicest word there is
“Home is the nicest word there is.” That’s one of my favorite lines in the Little House on the Prairie book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The word “home” is like a warm, cozy blanket. To me, the word means comfort and security. It brings to mind years of happy memories of a place that offers peace and refuge and quiet from the rest of the world.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
“Home is the nicest word there is.” That’s one of my favorite lines in the Little House on the Prairie book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The word “home” is like a warm, cozy blanket. To me, the word means comfort and security. It brings to mind years of happy memories of a place that offers peace and refuge and quiet from the rest of the world.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Area women team up with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build
Community is invited to take part in Blessing the Build event
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Community is invited to take part in Blessing the Build event
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat celebrates 15 years, seeks more families wanting homes
This year marks Habitat for Humanity Douglas County’s (HFHDC) 15th year of building hope, homes and community in Douglas County. Habitat is recruiting families who may meet the criteria to become a Habitat partner family.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This year marks Habitat for Humanity Douglas County’s (HFHDC) 15th year of building hope, homes and community in Douglas County. Habitat is recruiting families who may meet the criteria to become a Habitat partner family.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tastefully Simple partnership with Habitat builds more than homes
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) is partnering with Tastefully Simple as a sponsor for the affiliate’s upcoming Women Build, which begins on July 10.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) is partnering with Tastefully Simple as a sponsor for the affiliate’s upcoming Women Build, which begins on July 10.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Home, sweet home, thanks to Habitat and USDA
When most people think of the USDA, only farms and meat inspection come to mind. Cassandra Braford of Alexandria is one of the few who knows there’s much more to this enterprise.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When most people think of the USDA, only farms and meat inspection come to mind. Cassandra Braford of Alexandria is one of the few who knows there’s much more to this enterprise.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Local builders help Habitat affiliate build two homes in five days
On Monday, June 4 at 7 a.m., local builders came together with Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) to complete two homes in five days as part of a National Home Builders Blitz.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On Monday, June 4 at 7 a.m., local builders came together with Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) to complete two homes in five days as part of a National Home Builders Blitz.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thumbs Up/Down - June 15, 2012
Thumbs Up: Alexandria School District 206 said good-bye to a very special teacher: Kim Walsh is retiring after 23 years in special education.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up: Alexandria School District 206 said good-bye to a very special teacher: Kim Walsh is retiring after 23 years in special education.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
REA's Operation Round Up exceeds $500,000 in grants
Runestone Electric Association (REA) is celebrating! Operation Round Up has distributed more than $503,000 in 1,052 grants to community-minded groups and organizations throughout the cooperative’s service territory since its inception in 2003.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Runestone Electric Association (REA) is celebrating! Operation Round Up has distributed more than $503,000 in 1,052 grants to community-minded groups and organizations throughout the cooperative’s service territory since its inception in 2003.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thriving on Thrivent: Company’s contributions aid in area development
Thrivent Financial CEO travelled to Alexandria for two dedications made possible through the company's charitable giving contributions.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thrivent Financial CEO travelled to Alexandria for two dedications made possible through the company's charitable giving contributions.
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A controversial John Deere
A decision about a $14,553 mower for the Alexandria Park Department triggered a lengthy debate, a split vote and concerned comments from business people unhappy with the price quoting process. It happened during the Alexandria City Council’s May 29 meeting. Park Director Bill Thoennes asked the council to accept a quote of $14,553 from Midwest Machinery for a 2012 John Deere mower.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A decision about a $14,553 mower for the Alexandria Park Department triggered a lengthy debate, a split vote and concerned comments from business people unhappy with the price quoting process. It happened during the Alexandria City Council’s May 29 meeting. Park Director Bill Thoennes asked the council to accept a quote of $14,553 from Midwest Machinery for a 2012 John Deere mower.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria’s mower bid process draws cutting remarks
A decision about a $14,553 mower for the Alexandria Park Department triggered a lengthy debate, a split vote and concerned comments from business people unhappy with the price quoting process.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A decision about a $14,553 mower for the Alexandria Park Department triggered a lengthy debate, a split vote and concerned comments from business people unhappy with the price quoting process.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
VIDEO: Despite downpour, tourists poured in for Awake the Lakes
Into each life, a little rain must fall. But does it have to always happen during Rib Fest time? That’s what Coni McKay, director of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was thinking when for the second straight year, a deluge of rain fell during the Rib Fest portion of Awake the Lakes on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Into each life, a little rain must fall. But does it have to always happen during Rib Fest time? That’s what Coni McKay, director of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was thinking when for the second straight year, a deluge of rain fell during the Rib Fest portion of Awake the Lakes on Saturday.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Habitat families to celebrate milestones
May has been a very busy month for Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC). It began with celebration – the dedication of the Braford family home, the annual Hard Hat Breakfast, the Blessing of the Build and the beginning of construction on the Magnuson family home – and will end in celebration with milestones for three families.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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May has been a very busy month for Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC). It began with celebration – the dedication of the Braford family home, the annual Hard Hat Breakfast, the Blessing of the Build and the beginning of construction on the Magnuson family home – and will end in celebration with milestones for three families.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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