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Thumbs Up and Down – Views by the Echo Press December 2 
Adding insult to injury
Thumbs Down: Moving is a stressful enough experience so when your stuff gets stolen, it adds insult onto injury. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to a Miltona woman who moved into a senior living complex last month.
December 02, 2011
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Editorial - Let's send a stronger message to school bullies
Minnesota needs to take a tougher stand against bullies.
A new law would help do it. It’s being proposed by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and it’s patterned after one passed in North Dakota on a bipartisan basis earlier this year.
November 30, 2011
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Editorial - A rich, colorful, delicious history
Sure, the turkey was probably the star of most people’s Thanksgiving meals this week, but another item played a big supporting role that we should be thankful for: corn.
November 25, 2011
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Editorial - Gear up for winter driving
Now that we’ve had our first big snowfall of the season it should signal drivers to be prepared for wintry conditions ahead.
In years past, the first few significant snowfalls have thrown drivers off track, resulting in vehicles sliding off the road or crashing into one another. It’s as if people’s winter driving skills are hibernating. That’s why it’s important to be prepared now.
November 22, 2011
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Thumbs Up and Down – Views by the Echo Press November 18
Thumbs Down: Here’s a complaint we haven’t received before: Why are there no places in town for senior citizen women to buy a good pair of walking shoes?
November 18, 2011
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Editorial - Shine a light on deer poaching
Thinking about poaching a deer? Think again. Your chances of getting caught and paying a hefty fine are greater than you think. No matter how badly you want that big buck, don’t do it.
Here’s added incentive: To discourage hunters from illegally taking deer, conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are setting up decoys to catch the over-eager hunter in the act.
November 16, 2011
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Editorial - How much of your shopping dollar helps local stores?
Alexandria is fortunate to have a downtown area that’s filled with stores offering a wide choice of gift ideas for the holidays. Other small towns throughout Douglas County also have their own unique selection of items that would complete your Christmas shopping list.
November 11, 2011
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Guest editorial - Use Clean Water Fund to battle threats to lakes
Over the next two decades, Minnesota will spend an estimated $2 billion in Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment funds to make our lakes and rivers cleaner. In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment (Legacy Amendment) to the Minnesota Constitution to accomplish four goals: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
November 09, 2011
Thumbs Up and Down – Views by the Echo Press
Thumbs Up: Cheryl Miller of Clam Lake, Wisconsin was impressed with the care she received at the Douglas County Hospital when she was hospitalized for a complicated spine surgery performed by Dr. Sunny Kim with follow-up from Dr. Steve Radjenovich.
November 04, 2011
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Editorial - Newspapers still thriving in shaky economy
There are misconceptions about everyone’s field of work.
When wrong information gets stuck in someone’s head, it’s hard to shake it out. But facts can help.
November 02, 2011
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Guest editorial: Thinking regionally while acting locally
I heard recently from west central Minnesota leaders that they are passionate and hopeful about their shared future. They are thinking regionally and acting locally. It was music to my ears, especially given today's steady beat of grim headlines.
By By Dr. Kathleen Annette, president and CEO of the Blandin Foundation in Grand Rapids , October 28, 2011
Editorial - Local cancer care unit 'the best there is'
A posting to our front-page story about the Douglas County Hospital Cancer Center earning national accreditation (October 21) provided a personalized account of just how valuable local cancer care professionals are to our region and the importance of having an accredited cancer treatment program here.
By Echo Press Editorial Board , October 26, 2011
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Thumbs Up and Down - Views by the Echo Press
Here’s a “thumbs up” that fits nicely with October being Fire Prevention Month. On a wind-blown evening of October 7, Carol Hedlund of Alexandria was watching TV with her family when there was a knock on the front door.
By Echo Press Editorial Board , October 21, 2011
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Editorial - Manufacturing continues to spark new opportunities
When you have something good going in your community, you should shout it from the rooftops, even if it goes against “Minnesota modesty.”
October 19, 2011
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Editorial - Darker days bring added danger on roads
The days are getting darker – and more dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians. They’ll be harder for drivers to spot.
That’s why the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety is calling for increased motorist awareness of pedestrian and bicyclist traffic.
October 14, 2011
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