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Is there ice on your gas meter?
Snow or ice formations on or near the natural gas meter can cause potentially dangerous conditions, according to CenterPoint Energy.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Snow or ice formations on or near the natural gas meter can cause potentially dangerous conditions, according to CenterPoint Energy.
Sunday, March, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE at 5:30 PM: Rain, snow make for sloppy Saturday in Alexandria area
Several crashes reported in Interstate 94, hazardous driving conditions to northeast
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Several crashes reported in Interstate 94, hazardous driving conditions to northeast
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drought outlook improves; watching snow melt and flood risk
The area of Minnesota’s landscape in severe to extreme drought diminished during February, dropping from 84 percent of the state’s landscape to under 70 percent. This modest improvement was mostly due to above normal snowfall, especially across central and northern counties.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The area of Minnesota’s landscape in severe to extreme drought diminished during February, dropping from 84 percent of the state’s landscape to under 70 percent. This modest improvement was mostly due to above normal snowfall, especially across central and northern counties.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
They're baaack!
The ever-shifting wintry weather is causing a familiar sight in Douglas County: ice dams. They occur when heat leaks into an attic and melts the underside of snow on the roof. If weather conditions are right – an abundance of snow combined with big swings in the temperature – ice dams flourish.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The ever-shifting wintry weather is causing a familiar sight in Douglas County: ice dams. They occur when heat leaks into an attic and melts the underside of snow on the roof. If weather conditions are right – an abundance of snow combined with big swings in the temperature – ice dams flourish.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Eleven killed in 10 days on Minnesota roads
At least 11 people were killed in the past 10 days on Minnesota roads, according to preliminary traffic crash reports submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At least 11 people were killed in the past 10 days on Minnesota roads, according to preliminary traffic crash reports submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Runestone Electric Association approved for $22 million loan
A foot of snow dumped sporadically throughout the winter, high winds and time alone can damage the components that deliver the convenience of electricity, hot water and heat to homes. That damage comes at a cost; a cost that will be better afforded thanks to a $22 million loan approved in February for Runestone Electric Association.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A foot of snow dumped sporadically throughout the winter, high winds and time alone can damage the components that deliver the convenience of electricity, hot water and heat to homes. That damage comes at a cost; a cost that will be better afforded thanks to a $22 million loan approved in February for Runestone Electric Association.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alex playoff game against Little Falls postponed
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports
Melting snowpack won’t help drought; spring floods predicted
Melting winter snowfall won’t do much to alleviate the extremely dry soil conditions across Minnesota, even if some areas experience spring flooding, said Greg Spoden, the state climatologist.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Melting winter snowfall won’t do much to alleviate the extremely dry soil conditions across Minnesota, even if some areas experience spring flooding, said Greg Spoden, the state climatologist.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 6:15 A.M.: Schools, including Alexandria, running two hours late because of snow today
Schools in the area are running two hours late today, Tuesday, because of a winter storm warning that remains in effect until noon.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Schools in the area are running two hours late today, Tuesday, because of a winter storm warning that remains in effect until noon.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Winter storm cancels some Alexandria District 206 activities tonight
A winter storm is causing some cancellations in Douglas County.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A winter storm is causing some cancellations in Douglas County.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Thumbs Up/Down - March 1, 2013
When news broke that Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons died in a two-vehicle crash in dense fog near Glenwood, it sent waves of shock, sadness and heartfelt loss throughout the community, even among those who didn’t know her that well.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
When news broke that Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons died in a two-vehicle crash in dense fog near Glenwood, it sent waves of shock, sadness and heartfelt loss throughout the community, even among those who didn’t know her that well.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - A message to ice travelers
Be careful out there. Never assume the ice is 100 percent safe and don’t think it’s always “other people” who fall through the ice.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Be careful out there. Never assume the ice is 100 percent safe and don’t think it’s always “other people” who fall through the ice.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Snow goose season opens Friday
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds interested participants that the spring conservation action on “light” geese (snow geese, blue-phased snow geese, and the smaller Ross’s goose) will open Friday, March 1, and run through Tuesday, April 30, again this spring.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds interested participants that the spring conservation action on “light” geese (snow geese, blue-phased snow geese, and the smaller Ross’s goose) will open Friday, March 1, and run through Tuesday, April 30, again this spring.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bursting with spring splendor
Under all that snow and ice, Mother Nature is patiently waiting to sprout green grass and nourish delicate spring flowers. Believe it or not, spring is on the way. In the meantime, here’s a little hope. Spring has already sprung at local greenhouses.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Under all that snow and ice, Mother Nature is patiently waiting to sprout green grass and nourish delicate spring flowers. Believe it or not, spring is on the way. In the meantime, here’s a little hope. Spring has already sprung at local greenhouses.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Dog saves owner, scares off burglars
At 65 pounds and a mop of hair, 7-year-old Clancy sleeps at the end of his master’s bed every night “He smells really well but doesn’t see very well because he has so much hair that goes right over his eyes,” laughed Agnes Larson, the woman who has been the soft-coated wheaten terrier’s whole world since he was an 11-week-old puppy.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
At 65 pounds and a mop of hair, 7-year-old Clancy sleeps at the end of his master’s bed every night “He smells really well but doesn’t see very well because he has so much hair that goes right over his eyes,” laughed Agnes Larson, the woman who has been the soft-coated wheaten terrier’s whole world since he was an 11-week-old puppy.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Some shovels designed for light snow
It never ceases to amaze me to see people in snow country trying to shovel a three-foot drift with a piece of tin fastened on a stick.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It never ceases to amaze me to see people in snow country trying to shovel a three-foot drift with a piece of tin fastened on a stick.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Sun plus ice equals nice!
Douglas County residents were treated to a visual treat Tuesday morning. Sundogs added a pallet of bright color to the sunrise. Several Echo Press readers e-mailed us photos of the phenomena. What exactly are sundogs?
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County residents were treated to a visual treat Tuesday morning. Sundogs added a pallet of bright color to the sunrise. Several Echo Press readers e-mailed us photos of the phenomena. What exactly are sundogs?
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Don't push snow on to roads
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds the public that it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds the public that it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Boxer in critical condition after bout
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Douglas County under blizzard warning
Snowy trouble is headed Douglas County's way, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Snowy trouble is headed Douglas County's way, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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