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Pawlenty leaves Romney, lands lobbying gig
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty no longer is presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s chief surrogate after accepting the top job at a major lobbying group.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty no longer is presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s chief surrogate after accepting the top job at a major lobbying group.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Lloyd Anderson, 88
Lloyd Theodore Anderson, 88, Alexandria, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, surrounded by his family, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Lloyd Theodore Anderson, 88, Alexandria, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, surrounded by his family, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Mark Blair, 57
Surrounded by family, Mark John Blair, age 57 of Lowry, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 11, 2012 after a two year battle with cancer.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Surrounded by family, Mark John Blair, age 57 of Lowry, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 11, 2012 after a two year battle with cancer.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Letter - Postal industry may suffer disastrous consequences
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. House is unlikely to vote on postal reform legislation this month. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act, sponsored by House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, was approved by the committee last fall but has languished in its journey to a full House vote.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Recent reports indicate that the U.S. House is unlikely to vote on postal reform legislation this month. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act, sponsored by House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, was approved by the committee last fall but has languished in its journey to a full House vote.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Clean Water Council seeks comments on proposed Clean Water Fund budget
The Clean Water Council is seeking comments on its proposed Clean Water Fund budget for the 2014-2015 biennium. The council will make budget recommendations to the governor and the Minnesota Legislature in December.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Clean Water Council is seeking comments on its proposed Clean Water Fund budget for the 2014-2015 biennium. The council will make budget recommendations to the governor and the Minnesota Legislature in December.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On the Street - September 7, 2012
Patty Hough is a recipient of Knute Nelson’s (KN) Tree of Excellence award. This award is the highest level of recognition through the KN Employee Recognition Program.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Patty Hough is a recipient of Knute Nelson’s (KN) Tree of Excellence award. This award is the highest level of recognition through the KN Employee Recognition Program.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Guest Editorial - Did Jesus have a sense of humor?
I know you don’t read this column expecting any comments about theology. After all, I have the same background in theology you do: none. Nevertheless, even those of us without training have questions now and then. So when a question arises that the theologians haven’t answered (maybe haven’t even pondered), we ponder ourselves and speculate.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I know you don’t read this column expecting any comments about theology. After all, I have the same background in theology you do: none. Nevertheless, even those of us without training have questions now and then. So when a question arises that the theologians haven’t answered (maybe haven’t even pondered), we ponder ourselves and speculate.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Roger Anderson, 92
Roger Alexander Anderson, age 92, of Marshall, formerly of Milroy and Alexandria, passed away at the Prairie Home Hospice House on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Monday, August, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
Roger Alexander Anderson, age 92, of Marshall, formerly of Milroy and Alexandria, passed away at the Prairie Home Hospice House on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Monday, August, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
District 5 candidates answer questions
Now it’s time for the candidates in Douglas County Commissioner District 5 to answer a few questions. To help readers reach a more informed decision on Election Day, the Echo Press sent questionnaires to all the candidates who are running for Douglas County commissioner.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Now it’s time for the candidates in Douglas County Commissioner District 5 to answer a few questions. To help readers reach a more informed decision on Election Day, the Echo Press sent questionnaires to all the candidates who are running for Douglas County commissioner.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Again, Pawlenty fails to reach 'veepstakes' medals stand
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who many said was the likely Republican vice presidential candidate, told reporters he is not disappointed because he did not get involved in the Romney campaign to be a running mate.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who many said was the likely Republican vice presidential candidate, told reporters he is not disappointed because he did not get involved in the Romney campaign to be a running mate.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Anderson deserves to finish his term
I’d like to point out to the folks who vote in District 4 that Paul Anderson has been your county commissioner for the past 14 years and would have served 16 years were it not for redistricting.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I’d like to point out to the folks who vote in District 4 that Paul Anderson has been your county commissioner for the past 14 years and would have served 16 years were it not for redistricting.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Runestone Electric Association celebrates 76th annual meeting
Runestone Electric Association (REA) members and guests attended the cooperative’s 76th annual meeting. During the business meeting, Board President Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative, as well as a proposed new office complex to be built adjoining the current Operations Center in Lake Mary Township.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Runestone Electric Association (REA) members and guests attended the cooperative’s 76th annual meeting. During the business meeting, Board President Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative, as well as a proposed new office complex to be built adjoining the current Operations Center in Lake Mary Township.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Commissioner candidates in District 3 answer questions
To help voters reach a more informed decision in the primary election on August 14, the Echo Press mailed questionnaires to the Douglas County commissioner candidates. Here are the responses from the four candidates who are running in District 3
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
To help voters reach a more informed decision in the primary election on August 14, the Echo Press mailed questionnaires to the Douglas County commissioner candidates. Here are the responses from the four candidates who are running in District 3
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1513758 Public Notice - Commissioners Meeting June 26, 2012
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Letter - Anderson has worked hard to serve seniors
Paul Anderson, commissioner from Douglas County, has been a very active member of the West Central Agency on Aging Joint Powers Board from 2003 to the present.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Paul Anderson, commissioner from Douglas County, has been a very active member of the West Central Agency on Aging Joint Powers Board from 2003 to the present.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Capitol Chatter: Marriage amendment backers count on DFL votes
Conventional political wisdom is that a gay-marriage prohibition on the Nov. 6 ballot would pit Democratic-Farmer-Laborites against Republicans.
Sunday, July, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Conventional political wisdom is that a gay-marriage prohibition on the Nov. 6 ballot would pit Democratic-Farmer-Laborites against Republicans.
Sunday, July, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Dark Minnesota history episode part of state exhibit
Museums often tell war stories, but an exhibit the Minnesota History Center just opened is more emotional than others.
Saturday, July, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Museums often tell war stories, but an exhibit the Minnesota History Center just opened is more emotional than others.
Saturday, July, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Court ruling continues Minnesota health-care divide
The first Minnesota reaction to today’s U.S. Supreme Court health care act ruling came from the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party chairman, who used it to seek donations.
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The first Minnesota reaction to today’s U.S. Supreme Court health care act ruling came from the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party chairman, who used it to seek donations.
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. Rep. Peterson comments on Senate-approved Farm Bill
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today made the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved the 2012 Farm Bill, “The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012.”
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today made the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved the 2012 Farm Bill, “The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012.”
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Glenn Blossom, 84
Glenn Frank Blossom, 84, died February 10, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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Glenn Frank Blossom, 84, died February 10, 2012 in Prescott, Arizona, from complications related to Parkinson’s disease.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)
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