April 9, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Ribfest is back.
At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council approved plans for the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ribfest during Awake the Lakes on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27. Continue Reading
April 9, 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.
FORCE America, Inc., a leading supplier of systems and components for highway trucks and other mobile markets, unveiled plans for a $3 million expansion in the city’s industrial park.
And a new restaurant, Blue Smoke BBQ, plans to open this summer at 403 3rd Avenue East. Continue Reading
November 8, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
More than 100 Minnesota school districts will ask voters to approve paying $900 million more property taxes next week in an election some Republican lawmakers say was scheduled to favor passage. Continue Reading
October 11, 2011 in The Osakis Review
City takes over trail maintenance; chamber to care for clock Continue Reading
October 11, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota local government officials are bracing for a taxpayer explosion when “TnT” statements arrive in mailboxes next month.
Officially known as “truth in taxation” statements, the letters will show changes, with possibly dramatic property tax increases in some cases, to reflect a new law. Continue Reading
October 11, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota voters are beginning to tell politicians that they do not like a new law that some say could raise property taxes.
Opponents of the new law say it hurts homeowners with less expensive homes and that businesses will shoulder more of the property tax burden. Continue Reading
September 29, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
A new chapter for Alexandria School District 206 began on Tuesday. Continue Reading
September 29, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
District 206 voters have spoken: Build a new high school in Alexandria. Continue Reading
September 29, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
It was a breeze. Continue Reading
September 29, 2011 in Alexandria Echo Press
To keep veterans healthy during the flu season, the St. Cloud VA Health Care System has scheduled several flu shot clinics this fall. Continue Reading
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