EDITORIALS
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down 
Thumbs Up/Down: Last week’s debut of the Christmas shopping season, “Black Friday,” brought out many eager bargain hunters in Alexandria, along with good – and bad – behavior.
December 04, 2009
Editorial - What's better: remodeling or building new?
When discussing tax-supported building projects, a common question often pops up: Could the arm of government that’s doing the project save money by remodeling an existing facility instead of building a new one?
December 02, 2009
Editorial - Black Friday advice: Shop smart, local
Today is “Black Friday” – traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year.
It’s a day when shoppers can scoop up all kinds of bargains but they can also get burned.
November 26, 2009
Editorial - This Thanksgiving, talk turkey about family health issues
This Thanksgiving, instead of flopping on the couch after the big meal or zoning out in front of the TV, consider using this special family time to talk about an important topic: the health of elderly relatives.
November 24, 2009
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up: Here’s a quick and easy way to help the local food shelf. Land O ‘Lakes is donating $1 for every person who clicks on the company’s website. Go to www.landolakesinc.com and click on “Join Operation Co-Operation” on the top right side of the screen.
November 20, 2009
Editorial - Don't be alone this Thanksgiving
It’s easy to take Thanksgiving and all the trimmings for granted.
For many, the holiday is a special time shared with family or friends. It’s a time to renew traditions, reminisce about Thanksgivings past and enjoy a festive feast of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and all the other favorite foods of the season.
November 18, 2009
Editorial - Economy on the mend?
Good news on the economy – it appears President Obama’s stimulus plan is working.
November 13, 2009
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Down: A reader appreciated recent stories about Minnesota’s new seat belt law and a recent crackdown on drivers who forgot to buckle up.
November 06, 2009
Editorial - How fast were you driving? Radar trailer knows
Safety efforts can – and do – work.
They’re not just “feel good” efforts. They can show real results.
November 04, 2009
Editorial - Don't let this killer steal life of a loved one
Normally, we wouldn’t publish an article from a woman in Waterloo, Illinois with no connection to the Douglas County area.
But her experience delivers a powerful message about a danger that local residents need to know more about: Radon.
October 30, 2009
Editorial - Snowbirds are critical for census
Don’t let a chance to stand up and be counted pass you by – especially if you’re a Douglas County “snowbird” who spends the wintry months in warmer climates.
October 28, 2009
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up: All of us at the Echo Press were saddened to hear of the passing of our former history column writer, Mavis Salt. She died Tuesday at Clearwater Suites in Alexandria. She was 94.
October 23, 2009
Editorial - Financial literacy starts at young age
Rising credit card debt. Foreclosures. Plummeting credit scores. Bankruptcies. The news is chock full of financial calamities these days – all against a backdrop of an ever-growing national debt and a looming crisis in health care and Social Security.
October 21, 2009
Editorial - Domestic abuse is everyone's issue
They were words on a page – part of a pamphlet given to those attending the ninth annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria Wednesday. But they deliver a powerful message, a message that should be required reading for everyone in the area.
October 16, 2009
Editorial - Baseball: A game of numbers
They say baseball is a game of numbers. As Minnesota Twins’ fans know, that’s all too true.
October 14, 2009
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