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It's Our Turn: I'm grateful for my cancer journey
The doctor called this week and said, “You’re clear, no more cancer.” After hearing news like that, you’d think I’d be walking on clouds and sharing wise, cotton-candy-sweet sentiments. But something else has settled into my heart – it’s a strange mix of denial, guilt, relief, humbleness, and a sense of being lost.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The doctor called this week and said, “You’re clear, no more cancer.” After hearing news like that, you’d think I’d be walking on clouds and sharing wise, cotton-candy-sweet sentiments. But something else has settled into my heart – it’s a strange mix of denial, guilt, relief, humbleness, and a sense of being lost.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Is your pet safe from wintry threats?
Douglas County experienced its first real taste of winter over the weekend with blowing snow and bone-chilling temperatures. Among all the reminders to slow down and drive more safely, is another winter alert: Remember to keep your pets safe from injuries related to wintry conditions.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County experienced its first real taste of winter over the weekend with blowing snow and bone-chilling temperatures. Among all the reminders to slow down and drive more safely, is another winter alert: Remember to keep your pets safe from injuries related to wintry conditions.
Wednesday, December, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - December 7, 2012
Festive downtown lights Thumbs Up: On the topic of LEDs, you have to admire the beautiful Christmas lights that adorn downtown Alexandria.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Festive downtown lights Thumbs Up: On the topic of LEDs, you have to admire the beautiful Christmas lights that adorn downtown Alexandria.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Time for Tubby to prove the naysayers wrong
It’s time for University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith to shut up his critics. Smith’s tenure at Minnesota has been mired in mediocrity for five years now. Many Gopher fans simply look at the numbers when deciding his level of success. His 103 wins through five seasons is the most in any coach’s first five years in program history.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s time for University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith to shut up his critics. Smith’s tenure at Minnesota has been mired in mediocrity for five years now. Many Gopher fans simply look at the numbers when deciding his level of success. His 103 wins through five seasons is the most in any coach’s first five years in program history.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Address bullying at a very early age
Here’s a new approach to the age-old problem of bullying: Start addressing it when children are young. Very young, like when they are 3 years old.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Here’s a new approach to the age-old problem of bullying: Start addressing it when children are young. Very young, like when they are 3 years old.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - you can help end child abuse
There are thousands of them out there, abused and neglected children, who need your help. In Minnesota, about 5,000 children are abused and neglected annually, according to Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota. In 2009 (the most recent year for statistics), 44 children suffered life-threatening injuries and 21 children died from maltreatment. The median age of the victims is 6.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There are thousands of them out there, abused and neglected children, who need your help. In Minnesota, about 5,000 children are abused and neglected annually, according to Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota. In 2009 (the most recent year for statistics), 44 children suffered life-threatening injuries and 21 children died from maltreatment. The median age of the victims is 6.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - A new call for action in fight against AIDS
AIDS victims are still dying. There is no cure. People should be educating themselves to learn about the risks of the disease and the testing that is available. They should also be demonstrating compassion for those who are infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
AIDS victims are still dying. There is no cure. People should be educating themselves to learn about the risks of the disease and the testing that is available. They should also be demonstrating compassion for those who are infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - November 23, 2012
Thumbs Down: The danger of distracted driving is not sinking in for teen drivers.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Down: The danger of distracted driving is not sinking in for teen drivers.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Column - Inhale, exhale: Tell the nicotine demon to bug off
It was good to see the headline on the November 13 Echo Press that said, “New campaign aims to snuff out youth smoking.” The quit-smoking editorial in the same paper was excellent.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It was good to see the headline on the November 13 Echo Press that said, “New campaign aims to snuff out youth smoking.” The quit-smoking editorial in the same paper was excellent.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Inspiring lessons from The Boss
Have you ever been deflated by that little voice in your head that tells you you’re “too old” to do something? Drown out that voice with some Bruce Springsteen music, or at least follow his lead. His passion for music, combined with his energy, focus and sense of fun make him an ageless wonder.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Have you ever been deflated by that little voice in your head that tells you you’re “too old” to do something? Drown out that voice with some Bruce Springsteen music, or at least follow his lead. His passion for music, combined with his energy, focus and sense of fun make him an ageless wonder.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Be aware, take action against CO poisoning
Don’t let yourself become a victim of a silent killer. Take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It’s not a threat to take lightly.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Don’t let yourself become a victim of a silent killer. Take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. It’s not a threat to take lightly.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - A gift-buying tip: shop local
Like it or not, the Christmas shopping season is about to begin – before your Thanksgiving meal even has time to settle. Some of the bigger stores are planning to start offering their blowout “Black Friday” deals on Thanksgiving evening.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Like it or not, the Christmas shopping season is about to begin – before your Thanksgiving meal even has time to settle. Some of the bigger stores are planning to start offering their blowout “Black Friday” deals on Thanksgiving evening.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: Skol, Vikings, let's go!
There’s that moment when you’re swallowed by the crowd of purple, clinging onto the back of your dad’s jersey, wondering how you’ll ever make it through. You duck your head, distracted by the warm smells of rolling hotdogs and buttered popcorn. The walls move in. Now the opposing fans join the sea of people.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There’s that moment when you’re swallowed by the crowd of purple, clinging onto the back of your dad’s jersey, wondering how you’ll ever make it through. You duck your head, distracted by the warm smells of rolling hotdogs and buttered popcorn. The walls move in. Now the opposing fans join the sea of people.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Ten reasons to quit smoking
Smoking is such an ingrained part of some people’s lives that quitting seems impossible. They can’t imagine a life without cigarettes and any glimmering notion of stopping is quickly snuffed out by thoughts of how hard it would be, why they should bother at this point and whether it would do any good.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Smoking is such an ingrained part of some people’s lives that quitting seems impossible. They can’t imagine a life without cigarettes and any glimmering notion of stopping is quickly snuffed out by thoughts of how hard it would be, why they should bother at this point and whether it would do any good.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up/Down - November 9, 2012
Thumbs Up: The Operation Bootstrap Africa planning committee gives a thumbs up to the community and the 79 people who participated in the 14th annual walk to raise funds for classrooms in Africa.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Thumbs Up: The Operation Bootstrap Africa planning committee gives a thumbs up to the community and the 79 people who participated in the 14th annual walk to raise funds for classrooms in Africa.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It's Our Turn: New beliefs, new gods
So, what do you get when you embrace all these faulty beliefs? You get a culture of people who continually strive to buy more and more stuff, while complaining about how poor they are.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
So, what do you get when you embrace all these faulty beliefs? You get a culture of people who continually strive to buy more and more stuff, while complaining about how poor they are.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Ten tips for writing a letter to the editor
The Echo Press was recently invited to speak to Krista Kirby’s English class at Jefferson High School to share information about how to write a letter to the editor. It was encouraging to see so many young people asking questions and showing a genuine interest in how they could share their viewpoints through the newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Echo Press was recently invited to speak to Krista Kirby’s English class at Jefferson High School to share information about how to write a letter to the editor. It was encouraging to see so many young people asking questions and showing a genuine interest in how they could share their viewpoints through the newspaper.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Marriage amendment divisions run deep
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forum Communications Editorial - Vote Romney to move nation ahead
There’s little argument President Obama has been aggressive, bold and willing to take chances in the name of returning our nation to a place of prosperity and security. Recall his stimulus bills, the bailouts, the Affordable Care Act and even the daring mission that took out Osama bin Laden.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
There’s little argument President Obama has been aggressive, bold and willing to take chances in the name of returning our nation to a place of prosperity and security. Recall his stimulus bills, the bailouts, the Affordable Care Act and even the daring mission that took out Osama bin Laden.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Forum Communications Editorial - Our choice for U.S. House is Collin Peterson
There is more to do, specifically on a farm bill, deficit reduction, health care and tax reform. Peterson’s history confirms he will work to get it done. Voters in the 7th should re-elect him.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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There is more to do, specifically on a farm bill, deficit reduction, health care and tax reform. Peterson’s history confirms he will work to get it done. Voters in the 7th should re-elect him.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
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