‘Terrific’ bid saves Alexandria $900,000
May 13, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Alexandria received “terrific” news about a watermain extension project it’s doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue. Continue Reading
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Signs of spring, and a Frisbee-throwing robot, pop up at council meeting
April 22, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Signs of spring glimmered through Monday night’s Alexandria City Council meeting. Topics included street projects, tree planting, stock car races, baseball field work, even a Frisbee-throwing robot. Continue Reading
Manufacturer to expand, new restaurant to open in Alexandria
April 8, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
A couple of signs that the local economy is bouncing back popped up at Monday night’s Alexandria City Council meeting. Continue Reading
City of Alexandria won’t buy Carnegie building
March 25, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
An idea for the city to buy the Carnegie Library Building in Alexandria has run into a wall. Continue Reading
Alexandria council hears request to revive historic downtown building
March 11, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
It’s a grand old building filled with more than 100 years of history but it’s been sitting silent and vacant for the last decade. It’s the Carnegie Building that sits across from Alexandria City Hall on 7th Avenue West that was once the home of the Douglas County Library. Now, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) wants to make it a vibrant part of the community once again.
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Fires cause $750,000 in damage in Alexandria last year, chief tells council
February 25, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Fires caused more than $750,000 worth of damage in the Alexandria area last year. Local firefighters prevented nearly $1 million more from going up in smoke. The numbers were presented at Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting by Fire Chief Jeff Karrow. Continue Reading
Alexandria City Council joins new economic development effort
February 11, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
When it comes to economic development, cities in rural Minnesota are not getting their fair share compared to metro areas, according to a new partnership. Continue Reading
Alexandria powers up for $1 million electrical distribution project
January 28, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Alexandria City Council has flipped the switch on a $1 million project to improve the city’s electrical system. Continue Reading
Alexandria City Council has first testy exchange of 2013
January 15, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
It didn’t take long for the Alexandria City Council to have its first testy exchange of 2013. Continue Reading
Thalman joins Alexandria City Council
January 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Former Alexandria Township Supervisor Roger Thalman is Alexandria’s newest city council member. Continue Reading
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