Al Edenloff

Alexandria

News and Opinion Page Editor at Echo Press

Al Edenloff is news and opinion page editor for the Echo Press in Alexandria, MN. He was born in Alexandria and lived most of his childhood in Parkers Prairie.

Articles

Bethel Manor resident says 10th Ave. isn't safe

2 weeks ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — Jane Kelly, a resident of Bethel Manor, urged the Alexandria City Council to make her neighborhood safer by stopping speeders and drivers who ignore crosswalks. Representing Bethel and Winona Shores residents, Kelly spoke about the problem during the public comment period of the June 9 meeting. She said 10th Avenue between Ash and Lark Street has a high volume of traffic and careless driving.
Alexandria approves childcare lease agreement between city and providers

2 weeks ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — A project to build a new facility at 1514 Lake Street cleared a hurdle Monday night. The Alexandria City Council adopted a draft lease agreement that will be used for the Lake Street child care units or “pods.” The newly constructed daycare twin home, built by Alexandria College carpentry students , will help address the critical childcare shortage in the area by creating space for up to 28 additional children.
How safe are CR 82 and 3rd Ave. in Alexandria?

2 weeks ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — What would make County Road 82 and Highway 29/Third Avenue more safe? The city of Alexandria and Douglas County is in the process of applying for a federal grant that would provide funds for an in-depth study of those two corridors.
It's Al's Turn: How biased is the newspaper?

4 weeks ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

Through the 41 years I’ve worked at the Echo Press, one complaint pops up every now and then about how “biased” the newspaper is. The funny thing is that the accusations came from both sides of the political aisle. We’ve been called “too conservative” and “too liberal.” In a way, I kind of like that split. It shows, to me anyway, that the newspaper must be doing its job to get complaints from both major parties.
Flight simulator to take off in old Bellanca building at Alexandria Airport

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — An airport item that was tabled at the Alexandria City Council’s last meeting has cleared the runway. The council voted to approve a lease with Dennis Conn who plans to purchase a state-of-the-art flight simulator at the old Bellanca building at 2504 Aga Drive at the Alexandria Airport . It will occupy 4,500 square feet of the former office area. Conn plans to start a business, On His Wings Flight Academy, offering simulated aviation training.
Drivers of special vehicles may have to get a permit in Alexandria

1 month ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — Right now, the city of Alexandria doesn’t have anything in its ordinances that require drivers of certain types of special vehicles to get a permit, except for motorized golf carts. That could change soon. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the council gave preliminary approval to amend the city code. It would require drivers of special vehicles – all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, mini-trucks or motorized golf carts – to have a permit issued by the city.
Transitional Center for alternative learning to move into Bremer Bank's former building

1 month ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — When Bremer Bank moved into The Rune development, it raised the question, “What will be going into Bremer Bank’s space at 720 Broadway?”A partial answer – Alexandria School District’s Transition Center, which will be using the lower portion of the building as a secondary school for alternative learning. At its meeting Tuesday, the Alexandria City Council issued a condition use permit to the district to allow an alternative learning program in a general business zone.
Flight simulator to take off in old Bellanca building at Alexandria Airport

1 month ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — An airport item that was tabled at the Alexandria City Council’s last meeting has cleared the runway. The council voted to approve a lease with Dennis Conn who plans to purchase a state-of-the-art flight simulator at the old Bellanca building at 2504 Aga Drive at the Alexandria Airport . It will occupy 4,500 square feet of the former office area. Conn plans to start a business, On His Wings Flight Academy, offering simulated aviation training.
Alexandria rest area earns national recognition

1 month ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — The Lake Latoka Rest Area off Interstate 94 west of Alexandria now has bragging rights as being one of the best rest areas in the nation. It ranks 62nd best in the United States, according to a new survey that revealed the best public restrooms across America. American River Wellness , which conducted the survey, described the Lake Latoka Rest Area this way: “Tucked beside a little lake, this stop is pure Minnesota.
Discovery Middle School students in Alexandria learn lessons from trout

1 month ago | echopress.com | Al Edenloff

ALEXANDRIA — Trout isn't something that you'd normally expect in a classroom. But the "Trout in the Classroom" program at Discovery Middle School provided an engaging, hands-on learning experience for students this year. "From the day the trout eggs arrived to the moment we released our fingerlings into the local stream, students developed a deeper appreciation for aquatic ecosystems, environmental stewardship, and the science of life cycles," said Travis Hochhalter, DMS teacher.