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Looking for a fun, romantic, relaxing way to unwind? Try one of these bike trails in West Central Minnesota- each promises something unique! Central Lakes Trail- This trail runs from Osakis, Minnesota, to Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 55 miles to the West.

All aboard! The Alexandria Model Railroad Association's 14th annual Model Train Show and Sale is set for this Saturday.

Mitch Jasper worries about the fate of his small town and others like it, should state lawmakers cut spending to nursing homes and other care facilities.

Marge Van Gorp of Alexandria is a regular contributing columnist to the Echo Press Opinion page.

The Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District scored a major victory for its expansion project Thursday.

Runestone Electric Association members gathered March 28 at Jefferson High School in Alexandria for the 73rd annual meeting of the electric cooperative.

When Ole Nyland of Alexandria voted last fall, he did what he's been doing for the last three or four elections.

Just a few miles north of Highway 12 on County Road 9 near Waverly stands a gorgeous brick building with a towering steeple, known as Marysville Swedesburg Lutheran Church.

Just like today, each state had equal representation, two senators elected for a six-year term.

As the people of Fargo-Moorhead battled the rising floodwaters this past weekend, some of the older population were busy getting settled in their new, temporary homes in Osakis and Alexandria.

Marge Van Gorp of Alexandria is a regular contributing columnist to the Echo Press Opinion page.

Next Tuesday, township residents throughout Douglas County will have the opportunity to let their voices be heard.

Amid the Canada geese and mallards loafing on the ice of Silver Lake this winter and feeding in fields around Rochester are two giant white trumpeter swans.

Here's what's happening in area classrooms this week. Monday The Word of the Week at Clearview Elementary School , Clear Lake, is "consideration." There will be no school for students due to Presidents Day.

'Elder Index' provides senior's living expenses. Statistics released by the Minnesota Women's Consortium Tuesday showed many of Minnesota's Elderly living near the poverty line.

Freeborn County Attorney Craig Nelson has been selected by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to be on an advisory committee to help her recommend Minnesota's next U.S. attorney to President Barack Obama.

Ita s time again to celebrate local history by commemorating Knute Nelsona s birthday with his favorite meal, bean soup.

Despite a sluggish state and national economy, Alexandria pounded out a record year of building.

The winners of the seventh annual Echo Press Hunt Down Your Photos contest have been chosen.

The ring-a-ling, linging of telephones will hopefully be heard this Saturday during the 59th annual Jingle Bells Telethon.