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Here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• An Echo Press reporter spent an afternoon at the 911 dispatch center. Read her first-hand account.
• We have a recap of Douglas County Board items,including a look back at a busy winter for the trail system.
• Learn what local real estate agents say about the rising property values in the Alexandria area.
• In Life, read about the new leader of the Alexandria Senior Center.
• In Sports, read how the Alexandria College’s golf program is growing.

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• Find out who the winners were in the second annual Lakes Area Talent Show.
• The Alexandria School Board met Monday; read who is up for election, when the filing period is and other news from the meeting.
• In Life, read how the local Salvation Army helped the hungry by giving away 200 food boxes for Easter.
• In Sports, read a feature story about a Parkers Prairie coach who is retiring as one of the best coaches in the state.

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Now Here are the top stories to look out for in Friday's print edition:

• Douglas County’s two law enforcement dogs and their handlers did well at the regional trials, taking home first place trophies.
• An effort to reduce the amount of salt entering Lake Winona has had a great response.
• In Life, the Andria Theatre’s latest production, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
• In Sports, the Alexandria boys basketball team takes a look back at its 23-6 season and hands out awards.

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• An update about a former Alexandria police chief who has been charged with felony theft.
• Alexandria hammered out another busy year of construction. Read other stories from Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting.
• In Life, a local group has organized a fun and informative Earth Day event. Read about all the activities.
• In Sports, the Alexandria boys tennis team is out to a 4-2 start on the season.

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For this episode, I sat down with Tammy Hiltner of Alexandria to learn how her trusty four-legged companion provides comfort and helps her with daily tasks that are deemed difficult due to an accident she had with a semi-truck 16 years ago. 

You can read more about Tammy’s story on our website at echopress.com.

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Now Here are the top stories to look out for in Friday's print edition:

• The Depot in Alexandria has new owners and is making some changes. We have details.
• You may be voting in a new Douglas County commissioner district this election. Our story explains.
• The Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf’s distribution is down from last year. Find out why.
• In Life, see a collection of amazing animal photos that were submitted by our readers.
• In Sports, read why the Brandon-Evansville softball team has big shoes to fill.

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Now Here are the top stories to look out for in Wednesday's print edition:

• A competition at Alexandria College gave students the chance to sharpen their skills and get a jump on their careers.
• A Douglas County court administrator is retiring after more than 30 years on the job.
• A presentation in Alexandria gave insights into forensics and true crime.
• In Life, a local woodcarving club brought in an expert to teach them how to carve a bust of a cowboy.
• In Sports, the Alexandria boys track and field team finished second in a conference meet.

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Talk of the Town is a podcast that highlights the stories of people in our community.

Last episode we heard Mary Strasser tell her story of surviving a Russian prison camp. In this episode we will hear about her journey of immigrating to America, adjusting to her new life and meeting her future husband, Tony. 

You can also read Mary's story or watch her video interview online at echopress.com.

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Welcome back to another episode of an Echo Press Minute. The Podcast that gives you a brief look at some of the stories in our upcoming paper.

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• A new electronic marquee is being installed at Andria Theatre. We have photos.
• Brandon-Evansville Superintendent Don Peschel has tendered his resignation. We have details.
• The Lakes Area Professional Women named their Woman of the Year.
• In Life, read how an Alexandria woman is getting help from a furry companion.
• In Sports, read how the Cardinal girls golf team, state champions last year, are not taking anything for granted.

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• We have photos from the annual STEAM Expo for students that highlight science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
• We have full coverage of Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting – including Rainbow Rider’s plan to build a new bus garage.
• In Life, see how Andes Tower Hills celebrated the end of its season with a Pond Plunge.
• In Sports, read a preview of the Cardinal boys golf team’s season.

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