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Ring in the New Year with a Financial Check Up
At the time of writing this post, we are all poised to careen over the fiscal cliff. The White House and Congress are entrenched in their positions and it is we, the taxpayers, who stand to lose in th...
Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:21 AM
DIY — design it yourself
Weve all been there Scouting boutiques, department stores and even thrift shops for that perfect piece of clothing, only to come up empty handed. Wouldnt it be great if you could design your own and s...
Posted on 10/11/12 at 9:40 AM
Online doctor reviews: not ready for prime time yet
It sounds like a useful idea: online ratings that help consumers sort through their choice of doctors and pick the one who's the best match. In real life, though, the concept doesn't seem to have flo...
Posted on 3/13/12 at 3:48 PM
United Way introduces online volunteer system
In an effort to increase the collaboration, connections, and relationships among local non-profits and community members, United Way introduced the online volunteer system called “Get Connected.”May 10, 2013
Social Security has online services
Michael Astrue, commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency is expanding online services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use until the time they receive Social Security benefits.January 30, 2013
TIME CHANGE: Online school to host free information sessions
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a tuition-free K-12 online public school program, will host a free information session for prospective parents and students on Monday, August 6. The time has been changed. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Alexandria.August 06, 2012
Social Security online home page has new look
Social Security’s homepage, www.socialsecurity.gov, has a new look.By By Sharon Rushford, district manager , December 17, 2010
Hearing draws support for net neutrality, free speech online
It was standing room only at South High in Minneapolis on Thursday night, as more than 750 people turned out to show their support for Network Neutrality and free speech online.August 21, 2010
Klobuchar presses Facebook to provide minors with a way to report predators
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar sent a letter this week to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, regarding the creation of a “panic button” application for Facebook users in the United States.By Staff Report , July 17, 2010
iQ Academy to make pitch for online learning at Beetles baseball game
iQ Academy Minnesota will host a social event at Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark, home of the Alexandria Beetles baseball team, on Tuesday, July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.By Staff Report , July 12, 2010
Better Business Bureau launches service to protect online shoppers
The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to launch a new online search tool designed to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they research and shop online.May 28, 2010
Mirror, mirror on the web; survey shows majority of professionals Google themselves
Although some may dub it “egosurfing,” others might call it a wise career move to conduct a web search to see what information about you is available online. After all, what is visible to you also is visible to potential employers.By Staff Report , April 24, 2010
Warning issued about company selling online health products
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers about Healthy Online Services, a company which sells weight loss supplements and other health products over the Internet.By Staff Report , April 24, 2010
Editorial – Those who violate online comment rules face consequences
The Echo Press online comment section is a popular way for people to express an opinion about a story, an issue and other people’s viewpoints.March 25, 2009
Place your own classified ad
Looking for a quick, convenient way to sell that fish house, computer or variety of other items?By Celeste Beam , January 14, 2009
Editorial - Time to clean up online debate
Whatever happened to respectful, thoughtful debate? Why do some people feel the need to trash others personally instead of acknowledging their point and then offering one of their own in a calm, rational manner?December 17, 2008
Free GED online preparation offered
The Minnesota Department of Education has a new online instructional program for Minnesotans who are preparing for their General Educational Development Diploma (GED).December 12, 2008
Free seminars offer tips for selling items online
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