ALEXANDRIA
2012 Forum Forward class graduates during ceremony in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. - Eight Forum Communications Co.employees were feted this week as the 2012 Forum Forward class graduated and became alumni of the companys leadership training program started several yea...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 3:17 PM
Coalition wants Minnesota minimum wage upped to $9.50
By Don Davis A coalition of childrens groups, religious organizations and unions say Minnesotas poor would benefit from a higher minimum wage, more state child care support and a tax credit for par...
Posted on 2/13/13 at 6:01 PM
Six lives lost in three hours
Three crashes happen in snow near Alexandria and GlenwoodALEXANDRIA — In the space of three hours, six lives were lost in three separate crashes on snowy, slushy roads near Alexandria and Glenwood on Monday.
By Al Edenloff/ Echo Press , February 21, 2012
Wisconsin angler finds Minnesota woman's prosthetic leg
ALEXANDRIA (AP) — A Minnesota woman who lost her prosthetic leg while swimming in a lake three years ago has been reunited with the lost limb thanks to a Wisconsin angler.August 26, 2011
Minnesota man convicted in baby's death gets new trial
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man convicted of killing his infant daughter seven years ago has been released from jail after winning a new trial.August 19, 2011
Judge lowers bail in Innocence Project case
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) — A Douglas County District Court judge has lowered bail for a man who won a new trial after he was convicted of killing his infant daughter.August 04, 2011
Dayton, Horner clash over budget fix
ALEXANDRIA — Two of the three major candidates for governor shared their views on education, eco-nomic development, local government aid and the state’s budget woes Monday night in Alexandria. DFLer Mark Dayton and Independence candidate Tom Horner both agreed the state faces huge challenges ahead with an aging popula-tion, pressing transportation needs, inadequate education funding and rising health-care costs.By Al Edenloff/ Alexandria echo press , October 05, 2010
Alexandria area boasts unique trail
ALEXANDRIA - You may be trailing a glacier each day without knowing it. The Alexandria area boasts distinctive geological, historical and cultural landmarks, all eager to be explored. An ideal resource to witness this wonder is hidden right before your eyes – the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway.By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter, Alexandria Echo Press , September 10, 2010
Four sets of twins born in four days
ALEXANDRIA — One, two, three, four sets of twins in four days? It’s true and it happened last week at the Douglas County Hospital. According to the nursing staff, things have run smoothly with everyone pulling together for their patients.By Greta Petrich , July 08, 2010
County has new lake use rules
ALEXANDRIA - With the cold, windy, rainy, snowy weather in recent weeks, it may seem like summer is never going to arrive.By Celeste Beam Alexandria Echo Press , April 01, 2009
A night of fun at Runestone Museum
The Runestone Museum in downtown Alexandria will present its third annual “A Night at the Runestone Museum.”By Alexandria Echo Press , March 18, 2009
Driver arrested after fleeing cop during blizzard
A high-speed chase in Alexandria during Tuesday’s winter storm resulted in an arrest – and fortunately, no injuries.By Alexandria Echo Press , March 12, 2009
Power plant may be approved
ALEXANDRIA – After years of delays and debating, state regulators may clear the air next week on a pending western Minnesota electric transmission project related to the Big Stone II coal-fired power plant.By Mike Enright, Alexandria Echo Press , January 12, 2009
Woman gets 12 years for stabbing
While sobbing almost uncontrollably, Darlene Williams of Alexandria apologized profusely to the court during her sentencing hearing Wednesday afternoon before receiving her sentence from Judge Ann Carrott.By Celeste Beam, Alexandria Echo Press , December 22, 2008
Police: Girl lied about sexual assault
A report of a sexual assault in Alexandria today turned out to be fabricated, according to authorities.By Alexandria Echo Press , December 12, 2008
Controlled burn guts courthouse
ALEXANDRIA — As a thick, black column of smoke stretched skyward from the Hanson County Courthouse, Don Wenande stood across the street and watched the intentional flames burn away a piece of local history.By Austin Kaus The Daily Republic , December 02, 2008
Pilot pulls off safe belly landing
As Fred Bursch took off in his twin-engine, six-passenger airplane from the Alexandria Airport Wednesday afternoon, he heard a strange noise when he retracted his landing gear – a clunk.By Celeste Beam Alexandria Echo Press , November 21, 2008
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