LOCAL NEWS
Manufacturing poised for a comeback
It appears Minnesota manufacturers are more optimistic about the economy right now than they were a year ago.March 03, 2010
Townships need your vote Tuesday
It’s that time of year again – when residents throughout Douglas County have the chance to let their voices be heard.March 03, 2010
Newspaper seeks your ideas
In its continuing effort to be a better newspaper, the Echo Press is calling for volunteers to serve on its reader advisory board.By Staff report , March 03, 2010
'Ready, Set, Save Spectacular' is off and running at newspaper
You can cash in on big savings through a special Echo Press gift certificate promotion – the “Ready, Set, Save Spectacular.”March 03, 2010
City appoints staff to handle ADA issues
Alexandria Assistant City Attorney Tom Jacobson recently filled the Alexandria City Council in on his experience at the Minnesota City Attorneys annual conference in Bloomington.March 03, 2010
Alexandria hosts CLC Knowledge Bowl event
Alexandria hosted the first-ever Central Lakes Conference Knowledge Bowl conference meet on February 22.
March 03, 2010
A peek at the plunge 
More than 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Lake Darling Saturday during Alexandria’s fourth annual Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Minnesota.
March 01, 2010
Second robbery reported at Papa Murphy's
Another armed robbery was reported at Papa Murphy's in Alexandria at about 9 p.m. last night, Thursday.By Staff Report , February 26, 2010
Charges filed in death of snowmobiler
Charges have been filed against Mark Andrew Ruder, the driver involved in the snowmobile crash that resulted in the death of off-duty Alexandria Police Officer Patrick Callaghan.
February 26, 2010
22 retire from school with 739 years of service
Each year, administrators at Alexandria School District 206 receive letters from teachers and other staff members who wish to retire.
In the last five school years, there were 77 retirees, which isn’t all that unusual. Of those 77, 38 were under teacher contracts. Again, not that unusual.
February 26, 2010
Polar Plunge challenge leads to splash - maybe two
Double dipping is usually discouraged, but Lonnie Wing of Alexandria just might be double dipping this Saturday – if the public comes through.
February 26, 2010
County ranks high for health
Sandy Tubbs breathed a sigh of relief last week when the health rankings for each county in the state were released.
February 26, 2010
A balance of skills and thrills
Cody Tanis of Glenwood kept his balance while riding a rail during a skateboarding contest at the Alexandria Armory Saturday.
February 26, 2010
Meeting will discuss UCare health plans for seniors
UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan.
February 26, 2010
Marching band site developed by Alexandrian joins national music coalition
Marching.com has joined the SupportMusic Coalition.
The coalition is a public service led by the National Association of Music Merchants and the National Association for Music Education. It seeks to strengthen community commitment and support for quality music education in schools.
February 26, 2010
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