Building in their blood: Cousins start successful Innovative companies in Alexandria
Their mothers were twin sisters. During their childhood, cousins Randy Roers, 35, and Scott Kluver, 37, remember hanging out together, riding dirt bikes, skate boarding and building jumps – typical kid stuff. Roers and Kluver were local kids who grew up working hard, leveraged their personal assets, and made it large, but lived lean.Alexandria Echo Press, 10/26/2011
Voters say YES to new high school in Alexandria
A new chapter for Alexandria School District 206 began on Tuesday.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/30/2011
Douglas County lakes face a sea of threats
Summer days are filled with its possibilities – from swimming, boating and bubble baths to thirst-quenching crops and lawns. Its uses are immeasurable.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/30/2011
County commissioners support small-scale wind project in Hudson Township
It was a breeze.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/30/2011
What is in our water? A Lake Ida couple struggles with pollution-related problems
Don and Sharon Underhill live along the peaceful shores of Lake Ida. But they cannot fish or swim in the waters fronting their property.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/28/2011
Douglas County board meetings may be televised
You are on the air…Alexandria Echo Press, 09/28/2011
Do you know where, how to vote in Tuesday's referendum for School District 206?
Residents of School District 206 will have a $65.15 million decision to make Tuesday – whether or not to build a new high school in Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/23/2011
Loons to leave soon for saltwater in the south
Gliding across quiet, rippling waters, the loon graces area lakes with its distinctive, flicker-patterned plumage and abrupt, almost regal profile.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/23/2011
Chirping goodbye – Many Minnesota birds will soon depart for warmer winds
As the sweet-smelling crackle of autumn approaches, the blissful days for many Minnesota birds are dwindling.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/21/2011
Douglas County sets preliminary levy at 5.7 percent
At last Tuesday’s board meeting, Douglas County commissioners set a preliminary tax levy of more than $24.6 million, which translates into a 5.73 percent increase over last year.Alexandria Echo Press, 09/21/2011
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