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Jay Zuccala has opened a new tattoo shop, Valhalla Tattoos, in the old Randy’s Menswear location on Broadway. (Beth Leipholtz | Echo Press)
A new place for ink opens in Alexandria
What used to be Randy's Menswear has shown signs of activity the past few weeks, but has remained a mystery as sheets were hung over the windows. But...
 Business / New Business 2 hours 6 min ago
A massive clean-up effort at Carlos Creek Winery took place after Monday evening's storm rolled through. Helping to clear out some of the downed trees were Brett Murphy, right, the winery's assistant wine maker, and Kevin Hockert, who helps out with events. (Contributed)
As storms roll in, so does help for cleaning up
Just as Douglas County residents were recovering and cleaning up from last week's destructive storm, another one rumbled through the area Monday...
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Family OK after Jeep goes airborne near Evansville
A Jeep ran off Interstate 94 near Evansville, went airborne then rolled several times in the median Wednesday after its driver tried to avoid...
 News 19 hours 58 min ago
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The Millerville Cooperative Creamery has been making butter since 1929. Operator Mark Thoennes has worked at the plant since 1978. (Karen Tolkkinen | Echo Press)
Millerville gets hands-on with butter
Every two weeks, it's time to make butter at the Millerville Co-op Creamery. It takes three days. In an era when big butter brands like Land...
 country 23 hours 57 min ago
A bit about Butter Days in Millerville
Millerville will kick off the annual Butter Days festival on July 21. This three-day event will consist of food, a street dance and a butter carving contest, of course! The carving contest will use butter made at the Millerville Co-op Creamery, which will churn out an extra batch...
 Life July 20, 2017 - 9:27am
Law Enforcement Blotter: Wednesday, July 19
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Wednesday, July 19 Public assist, comp stating she wants her roommate out today and wants her stuff out but...
 News July 20, 2017 - 9:04am
The old bait shop was used by property renters as a storage shed until it was torn down on July 13th. (Alexis Habberstad | Echo Press)
'Good memories' for Lund's Bait Shop
A legacy was torn down last week, but for some area residents it will never be forgotten. The tattered remains of Lund's Bait Shop on North...
 Life July 20, 2017 - 7:58am
The Parkers Prairie Aquatic Center is nearing completion. Though an exact opening date has not yet been set, a celebration of the project is planned for Sunday, July 23. (Beth Leipholtz | Echo Press)
Parkers Prairie Aquatic Center nears completion
After more than five years of planning and construction, the Parkers Prairie Aquatic Center has nearly reached completion. All that's left...
 News July 20, 2017 - 7:53am
Friday's Party in the Street is expected to draw thousands. Here's a scene from last year's party. (File photo)
Downtown's Party in the Street is Friday
For the fourth year in a row, Alexandria will barricade Broadway Street for its annual "Party in the Street." On Friday, July 21, from 4-11 p.m.,...
 Life July 19, 2017 - 5:06pm
During the caregiver’s lap, Michele Miller hugs Mike Muzik, who lost his wife Lorraine to cancer last year. (Beth Leipholtz | Echo Press)
Following in cancer victim's footsteps at Relay for Life
Mike Muzik recalled how he used to bring a motorhome to the old Jefferson High School and stay out all night for the annual Relay for Life event...
 News July 19, 2017 - 4:34pm
Isaac’s stepfather, Paul Hedine (left), and father, Scott Gorham (right) assist him in walking down the hall as Isaac’s girlfriend, Chyna Lynner, looks on. (Contributed)
The fight of his life: Pre-med student being treated for brain cancer
After suffering debilitating headaches, blackouts and even seizures, 27-year-old Isaac Gorham knew something was wrong. A doctor told him he...
 News July 19, 2017 - 12:45pm
Contributed: Merry Kalpin (Huan Wang) poses with her awards at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Woman overcomes language barrier to win national academic awards
Just three years after moving from China to Osakis while still learning the intricacies of the English language, Merry Kalpin is now the winner...
 News July 19, 2017 - 7:19am
Eight-year-old Braxton Steidl and his dad, Scott, hold up a 50-inch muskie Braxton caught on Lake Miltona on July 2. (Submitted photo)
Should have got a bigger net: Eight-year old lands 50-incher on Miltona
Braxton Steidl wanted a bigger net to have on hand in case a muskie hit while fishing on Lake Miltona, but his father, Scott Steidl, told him...
 outdoors July 19, 2017 - 6:00am
Officers seized 43 vehicles in Douglas County last year
Criminals who drive drunk or sell drugs not only risk spending time behind bars or paying fines. They often forfeit their vehicles, cash and...
 News July 14, 2017 - 2:47pm
The old KCCO building in downtown Alexandria. (Echo Press | Lowell Anderson)
Selective TV viewers may lose CBS
Some residents of Douglas County risk losing CBS TV programming in August, and not just for 60 minutes. The possible loss would affect people...
 News July 14, 2017 - 8:41am

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Torren is available for adoption through the LAHS.

The Echo Press and the Lakes Area Humane Society (LAHS) in Alexandria present this week’s “Pet of the Week” – Torren.

Torren is a 1 to 2 year old male ...

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