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Father knows best - readers share advice from dad

Father knows best - readers share advice from dad

Father knows best. At least on many topics that stuck with children over the years. In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, the Echo Press asked readers to celebrate the occasion by completing the sentence, “The best piece of advice my dad ever gave me was…”

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Hospital merges medical, surgical departments

Hospital merges medical, surgical departments

In the name of efficiency, and ultimately managing costs, Douglas County Hospital (DCH) will merge its medical and surgical departments on June 17.

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LifeLink launches get-to-know peers event

LifeLink launches get-to-know peers event

On Monday, LifeLink III, will open its hangar door to local medical, public safety and first responder professionals for the opportunity to look inside the air ambulance operation and meet the staff.

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Time for the circus!

Time for the circus!

The Alexandria Shrine Circus will entertain crowds at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 21, with two shows at 2:30 and 7 p.m.

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New art exhibit opens to community

New art exhibit opens to community

Alex ArtWorks’ Third Thursdays Art Show opens for the season on Thursday, June 20. The other two shows will take place on Thursdays, July 18 and August 15. Each show runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at Depot Express Restaurant in Alexandria.

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Minnesota Destinations: Ely

Minnesota Destinations: Ely

Ely offers up national park and Kabetogama Lake. Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park is a very special place. Voyageurs National Park consists of preserved landscapes and scenic waterways that shaped the route of the North American fur traders and defined the border between the United States and Canada.

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State Class AAA girls' golf: Cardinals save their best for last

State Class AAA girls' golf: Cardinals save their best for last

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State Class AAA boys' golf: Cardinals are sixth

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State Clay Target Tournament: Alexandria team is 10th

State Clay Target Tournament: Alexandria team is 10th

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/556/50/50/ CAPITOL CHATTER
Food stamp cut begins farm bill debate
By Don Davis Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill. Discussion about cutting spending for the program to fee...
6/18/13 at 5:16 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/257/50/50/ FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
Forum Communications IT personnel talk new initiatives, future technology at conference
FARGO, N.D. - More than 20 information technology personnel from around the Forum Communications Co. network gathered here Tuesday afternoon to discuss common digital initiatives around the network a...
6/18/13 at 2:34 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/266/50/50/ MORE WITH MORKEN
Action photos from Wednesday's Class 3A state golf meet
The weather didn't exactly know what to do with itself at the Class 3A state golf meet at Bunker Hills on Wednesday. The Alexandria boys played two holes before waiting through a rain delay early in ...
6/13/13 at 10:39 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/470/50/50/ THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY
If you write an Areavoices blog you'll want to see this
  So you've been writing your blog for awhile...everything is fine. But there's something missing. The magic is gone. Cue the melodramatic music. Okay, I won't go that far. But the fact is, so...
5/14/13 at 4:55 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2055/50/50/ DOUBLE DUTY
Crash, already!
I'm honestly amazed by seeing posts from my friends on Facebook that go something like this: "[adorable little boy] was so tired he couldn't make it to bed before he zonked out." followed by a pic of...
10/4/12 at 8:49 AM

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/649/50/50/ OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK
Wilderness canoeing in Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park
Last week, six of us made an eight-day trip through Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park, starting at Nym Lake, just north of the park, and paddling to Mudro Lake near Ely. We caught walleyes, lake tro...
6/18/13 at 2:03 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3162/50/50/ REALLY EATING
Get the right kitchen tool to make "real food" even easier
I finished making dinner Sunday evening and while I was making my lunches for the week, it occurred to me that I was using many kitchen tools that I would never have used a few years ago. Here's a run...
6/18/13 at 1:14 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3362/50/50/ SENSE AND CENTSIBILITY
How to Prepare for an Accident
We never really know what our future holds. We can plan and prepare, but we cant control every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, any one of us may get sick or become seriously injured in an accident...
6/18/13 at 8:30 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3399/50/50/ THE PERIPHERY
A Nazi in Minnesota: A Re-examination of Justice
The allegation that a man in Northeast Minneapolis was a murdering Nazi has received national attention. It has also polarized the publics response. The case is "perfect" for doing so. Michael Karkoc...
6/18/13 at 7:57 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1444/50/50/ FAR SIDE OF FIFTY
Iris and area news
My Moms Irises are in full bloom. No wonder my eyes are all itchy. The buds are covered in pollen..as is just about everything else. It rained a bit last evening just enough to settle the dust. ...
6/18/13 at 5:04 AM

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