Lowell Anderson has been a photographer and writer at the Alexandria Echo Press since 1998. A native of the Alexandria area, Anderson graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in photojournalism and a minor in art in 1995. Before that, he worked in construction/carpentry and at a ski resort.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, skiing, playing guitar and bass, hiking, fly fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, photography, and sitting on his screen porch. He speaks English and some French.
Anderson can be reached at landerson@echopress.com or 320-763-1237.
Lowell Anderson's photos
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3/16: Two monarch butterflies perch on flowers after being released at Nelson Gables in Alexandria. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
6/16: A statue of a dinosaur along Carlos Darling Drive north of Alexandria was just tall enough to peak out of the snow Wednesday morning. More snow is expected today (Friday) with cold temperatures through the weekend. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
7/16: A line of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles with their lights flashing made their way along Hazel Hill Road on their way to the Hudson Cemetery, where Steven “Beaver” Hlinsky of the Forada Fire Department was laid to rest Saturday. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
9/16: Fans of the Kentucky Derby dressed up in their biggest, fanciest hats to watch the race at the TLHD Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Party at Carlos Creek Winery Saturday evening. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
10/16: The Holiday Train made its annual stop in Alexandria Tuesday to entertain people with live music and raise money for the local food shelf. Musical performers included Kelly Prescott, who also performed on the train last year, Terri Clark and Dallas Smith. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
14/16: Students sprint to the finish line in the 100 meter dash during the 5th Grade Elementary Track and Field Day last Thursday. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)