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Column - Franson isn't Santa; she's Chicken Little
Why is it that legislators like Rep. Mary Franson never squawk about the massive wage raises of white-collar workers, CEOs and Wall Street gamblers/thieves and how those massive wages help create a lopsided, unhealthy economic system?
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Why is it that legislators like Rep. Mary Franson never squawk about the massive wage raises of white-collar workers, CEOs and Wall Street gamblers/thieves and how those massive wages help create a lopsided, unhealthy economic system?
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria to fight MS
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will hold “Walk MS: Alexandria” Sunday, May 5.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will hold “Walk MS: Alexandria” Sunday, May 5.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Nelson woman wins $5,000 Lottery prize
Norma Lanoue of Nelson won $5,000 by playing the Minnesota Lottery’s Lucky Lines Multiplier scratch game.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Norma Lanoue of Nelson won $5,000 by playing the Minnesota Lottery’s Lucky Lines Multiplier scratch game.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - Raising minimum wage won't kill jobs
From 1974 to 2001, during my years of employment with the Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage increased 11 times. Each time, the vested interests of “the haves” would lobby that a minimum wage increase would kill jobs (i.e., increase their payroll costs).
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
From 1974 to 2001, during my years of employment with the Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage increased 11 times. Each time, the vested interests of “the haves” would lobby that a minimum wage increase would kill jobs (i.e., increase their payroll costs).
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - We never seem to learn
With the information known that at least one department of our government was instructed to make their sequester cuts as painful as possible, to make the Republicans look bad, a person looks skeptically at anything going on with our government these days.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the information known that at least one department of our government was instructed to make their sequester cuts as painful as possible, to make the Republicans look bad, a person looks skeptically at anything going on with our government these days.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Triclosan is safe and beneficial
The March 27 [Echo Press, Page 1, Is toxic chemical harming our lakes?] piece on the chemical triclosan contained a number of inaccuracies about this safe and beneficial antibacterial ingredient.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The March 27 [Echo Press, Page 1, Is toxic chemical harming our lakes?] piece on the chemical triclosan contained a number of inaccuracies about this safe and beneficial antibacterial ingredient.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Legislative Notebook: Jobs bill passes House
House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
House members approved a jobs bill 75-57 Monday that funds job training, tax cuts for employers and other economic development measures. Investing in jobs and economic development are top priorities for Minnesotans, House Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, said. “So much of our future is based on that.”
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Susan Huckle, 63
Susan Faye "Sue" Huckle, 63, Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria following an extended illness.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Susan Faye "Sue" Huckle, 63, Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria following an extended illness.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Ingebrigtsen: Budget, tax plans debated at Legislature
Editor's note: The following is legislative update from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is legislative update from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new way to pay for street projects: fees
Is it a new tool that Alexandria could use to help pay for much-needed street projects? Or is it a way for the city to burden residents with another fee? The Alexandria City Council grappled with the idea at its meeting Monday night.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Is it a new tool that Alexandria could use to help pay for much-needed street projects? Or is it a way for the city to burden residents with another fee? The Alexandria City Council grappled with the idea at its meeting Monday night.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria woman shares experience of Action Day at Capitol to end domestic violence
The purpose of this event is to educate everyone, including elected officials, about issues surrounding violence against women and children. The hope is for legislators to hear and understand personal stories, the issues, and the value of crime victim services, and to support legislative actions that continue to support crime victim service programs both statutorily and financially.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The purpose of this event is to educate everyone, including elected officials, about issues surrounding violence against women and children. The hope is for legislators to hear and understand personal stories, the issues, and the value of crime victim services, and to support legislative actions that continue to support crime victim service programs both statutorily and financially.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sanford suspends Fairview merger negotiations, saying it's unwelcome
Sanford Health, faced with sharp political opposition from the Minnesota Capitol, is suspending merger talks with Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Sanford Health, faced with sharp political opposition from the Minnesota Capitol, is suspending merger talks with Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Connecting faith to life: There has only been one perfect person
While visiting a friend in Miami a couple of years ago, we went on a powerboat tour around the Miami harbor. My friend got us a great deal on tickets; otherwise, we wouldn’t have gone. The ride was so fun that at the end of it, I said, “I’ll never judge people who do things like this again!”
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
While visiting a friend in Miami a couple of years ago, we went on a powerboat tour around the Miami harbor. My friend got us a great deal on tickets; otherwise, we wouldn’t have gone. The ride was so fun that at the end of it, I said, “I’ll never judge people who do things like this again!”
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Faith
LaVonne Paulson, 76
LaVonne June Fuglie Paulson, age 76, passed away on April 8, 2013 at 12:20 a.m. while at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a two-month battle with an unidentified illness.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
LaVonne June Fuglie Paulson, age 76, passed away on April 8, 2013 at 12:20 a.m. while at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a two-month battle with an unidentified illness.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
I'm Just Sayin' - Why are things the way they are? Just follow the money
I have a natural curiosity about things. Whether it is my own life experiences or just watching the world go by, it quite often seems like a great mystery why things are the way they are. But the answer is so simple.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I have a natural curiosity about things. Whether it is my own life experiences or just watching the world go by, it quite often seems like a great mystery why things are the way they are. But the answer is so simple.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
House DFLers propose property tax relief plan
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released details on Wednesday about a $250 million property tax relief package for Minnesotans. He said it includes direct property tax relief to homeowners and renters in west central Minnesota and modernizes the state’s local government aid formula, including additional property tax relief to communities across Minnesota.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released details on Wednesday about a $250 million property tax relief package for Minnesotans. He said it includes direct property tax relief to homeowners and renters in west central Minnesota and modernizes the state’s local government aid formula, including additional property tax relief to communities across Minnesota.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Wittenburgs' turkey growing efforts rewarded
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) honored Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg of Alexandria for their efforts to grow and strengthen the North Dakota Poultry Industries Convention, which is held annually in Fargo.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) honored Carl and Sharlene Wittenburg of Alexandria for their efforts to grow and strengthen the North Dakota Poultry Industries Convention, which is held annually in Fargo.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Minnesota soybeans are sprouting up in South Korean kitchens
Six years ago, Alexandria resident and former farmer, Craig Damstrom fostered an idea to develop a cash crop in the area – not the legume itself, but its seed. Soy seeds are in high demand in South Korea since China has been exporting less and consuming more of its own product.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Six years ago, Alexandria resident and former farmer, Craig Damstrom fostered an idea to develop a cash crop in the area – not the legume itself, but its seed. Soy seeds are in high demand in South Korea since China has been exporting less and consuming more of its own product.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Manufacturer to expand, new restaurant to open in Alexandria
A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night's Alexandria City Council meeting.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Test home for radon before buying, health officials suggest
An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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An estimated one in three Minnesota homes harbors high levels of radon. However, testing for the radioactive gas before buying or selling a home can lead to reduced health risks, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Monday, April, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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