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A lifelong friendship between two unlikely species
Honk! Honk! No, that's not a car horn you hear coming from the Wildes' property near Alexandria. It's the playful banter of the couple's pet geese.
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , September 05, 2012
Day at the Museum
Editor's note: The following is a first-person account of a visit to the Kensington Area Heritage Society Museum.
By Jim Belgum, Contributing Writer , August 24, 2012
A lasting mark on the heart, blossoming into a book
For Alexandria's Willis Thoen, most of his writing career has been spur-of-the-moment, and this is no different for his latest book, The Planter.
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , August 22, 2012
Mah Jongg — A pastime gaining popularity
Mah Jongg Club recently started in Alexandria
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , August 17, 2012
A third chance at Denali
Alexandria man becomes member of 50 Highpointers club
By Jo Colvin , August 15, 2012
An uncommon bond
Editor's note: This story appeared in the Red Wing Republican Eagle on June 2. Hatte Kingston is the daughter of Darin Kingston of Alexandria and Linda Kingston of Red Wing, and the granddaughter of Don and Marilyn Kingston and Duane and Lois Braun, all of Alexandria.
By By Chris Harrell , August 08, 2012
Theatre L'Homme Dieu to tackle musical version of 'Gilligan's Island'
"Just sit right back, and you'll hear a tale." Gilligan's Island is about to set sail.
August 03, 2012
The Shadows Tribute Show returns to the Broadway Ballroom
The Shadows Band Tribute Show will return to the Broadway Ballroom on Friday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and an extra $15.
August 03, 2012
Saulsbury fights rare blood disease
At 43, Tricia Saulsbury of Kensington is facing a health crisis in her life that she never anticipated, nor could have. On April 5 she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia.
By By Nick Ripperger, Herman Review , August 01, 2012
Creative hands, a loving heart and a lifetime of memories
In the past 92 years, 16 presidents have been through office, more than three major wars have taken place, and a Great Depression crippled the nation.
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , August 01, 2012
Tour of Cottages raises funds for Elder Network
The annual Cottage Tour to benefit Elder Network will be held Tuesday, July 31 from 3 to 7 p.m. Attendees may tour the five historic lake cottages in any order.
July 25, 2012
More than a sparkling crown
Little girls dream about wearing a sparkling crown and being a princess in a beautiful and exotic country. For 21-year-old Meg Hintzen of Carlos, this dream is at the tip of her fingers. The only twist to the fairytale is that instead of ruling over a county, Hintzen hopes to be crowned the princess of dairy.
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , July 18, 2012
Commemorating the past by covering it with poppies
While the United States is usually covered with red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, the Alexandria chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) tried something different when they commemorated historical events in displays - they covered it with poppies.
By Caroline Roers, Echo Press Intern , July 18, 2012
And Then Came Summer...
Book of memories of summers in the Alexandria lakes area reprinted
By Tara Bitzan , July 11, 2012
Bremness Gallery presents inspired artist Faythe Mills
Bremness Gallery presents “Open to the World…the Artwork of Faythe Mills” on the grounds of the historic Ann Bickle Heritage House, Glenwood. The show is free and open to the public. It runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 29.
July 06, 2012
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