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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…”
RELATED CONTENTHospital 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.
RELATED CONTENTLifeLink 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!
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.
RELATED CONTENTNew 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.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota Destinations: White Earth Powwow celebrates 145 years
The White Earth Powwow is Becker County’s oldest, continuous event. Last year, more than 1,000 dancers and 22 drum groups were registered. Organizers are expecting good attendance for the 145th anniversary event, which is set for Thursday through Sunday, June 13-16 on the powwow grounds in White Earth.
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MORE WITH MORKENAction 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 ...
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FARGO, N.D. - The Forum of Fargo-Moorheadwas lauded for its front-page newspaper design today, being featured as one ofNewseum's"Top Ten Front Pages"of the day. Newseumis a 250,000-square-foot museu...
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We have a room downstairs in the basement of the museum that is dedicated to High School Memories. Last year it ended up on my list. Before: It was a mess stuff was falling off the walls. The car...
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