Crystal Dey
Crystal Dey is a staff reporter for the Echo Press. Originally from Minnesota’s Iron Range, Dey worked for newspapers in North Dakota, Florida and Connecticut before returning to her home state to join the Echo Press in October 2011. Dey studied Mass Communications at Minnesota State University Moorhead with an emphasis in Online Journalism. Follow Staff Reporter Crystal Dey on Twitter at @CrystalDey_Echo.Contact
Warrant issued for Georgia man in Douglas County
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Elijah Zachariah Moore in Douglas County. Moore, 24, of Atlanta, Georgia, was involved in a fraudulent check cashing scam that spread through at least four states last year. Similar instances had been reported in Georgia, Louisiana, Wisconsin and in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Moorhead areas.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/19/2013
Teen pregnancies down statewide
Think your teenagers aren’t listening when you have “the talk?” Declining teen pregnancies in Minnesota indicate some kids are paying attention.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/19/2013
Douglas County tries courtroom remodel options
Douglas County commissioners recently met with court administration to discuss options for a $2.2 million pending court remodel project set to resume this fall. Presently, a shelled out space in the Douglas County Courthouse awaits finishing. Hindering progress is the approach to who, what, when and where.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/18/2013
We don't want your water
Ida Lake Association expressed concerns and upset regarding ditch water overflow in Garfield. Parks Superintendent Al Lieffort discussed new ways to get state money into Douglas County parks and trails.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/17/2013
Zoning ordinance update affects sign placement
Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs – as long as they’re not too close to property lines. Douglas County commissioners approved a zoning ordinance revision that affects sign placement throughout the county at the June 11 county board meeting. Commissioners also discussed road closures, county meeting videos online and veteran services.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/17/2013
Brandon business has plans to expand while schools may consolidate
Voyager Industries, formerly Voyager Aluminum, plans to double manufacturing and office space in Brandon. Meanwhile, the school district is polling residents on the potential of combining Brandon and Evansville schools completely. Both changes would be effective July 2013.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/12/2013
Kensington Runestone Park entrance migrates south
A 20-day work plan began on May 24 to move the Kensington Runestone Park entrance. An entirely new road has been cut through the wooded land. Factoring in rainy weather in early June, the project is expected to be wrapped up by the end of the month.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/12/2013
Klimek delays plea in stabbing case
Kody Lee Klimek, 25, of Alexandria, attended his initial court appearance in Douglas County Court on Monday, June 10. Klimek is facing three counts of murder in the stabbing death on June 1 of Phillip Joel Altstadt, 28, also of Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/11/2013
Klimek charged with three counts of murder
An Alexandria man was charged with murder in Douglas County District Court in Alexandria on Tuesday. Kody Lee Klimek, 25, of Alexandria is accused of fatally stabbing Phillip Joel Altstadt on Saturday, June 1. Altstadt, 28, of Alexandria died on the lawn outside Lincoln Estates apartments in Alexandria. Klimek is being held in Douglas County Jail on a $1 million bond. He faces conviction for three felony murder charges.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/06/2013
Two attempted burglaries reported at Holmes City residence days apart
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received two 911 calls from the same residence in Holmes City reporting an attempted burglary once on Saturday and again on Monday.Alexandria Echo Press, 06/05/2013
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