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
It's Our Turn: Screening our children
Free-range CHILDREN. FREE Range-children. Free RANGE children. No matter how you say it, it sounds ridiculous.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/03/2013
Aquatic ecologist introduces DIY zebra mussel detection
Spring has finally arrived in Minnesota. Soon lake lovers will be setting their sights on scenes of summer: boating, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming – and, of course, the emergence of watercraft inspectors patrolling for zebra mussels.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/03/2013
Sure-footed strides toward a cure for MS
One foot in front of the other. Walking is part of a daily routine for most people, but for 2.1 million people around the globe, this simple action is taking steps toward curing a complex disease – multiple sclerosis. An anticipated 150 walkers are expected to participate in Walk MS: Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/03/2013
Number of women-owned businesses grows
Businesswomen are making up for lost time. The 2013 State of Women-Owned Business Report shows a national increase of 59 percent between 1997 and 2013. Had women been given the right to vote and own property at the same time as men, it might not warrant notice.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/01/2013
Another lake landing in Douglas County
Landing on lakes seems to be trending in Alexandria. Around 3:30 p.m. this afternoon a small airplane touched down on Lake Geneva.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/27/2013
Swimming in sewage: Grant funds available to upgrade septic systems
Looking for a new place to canoe, kayak, swim and fish in Minnesota? One may be on its way, at least for future generations. Douglas County has entered into an agreement with Chippewa County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a Minnesota clean water partnership project.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/25/2013
Natural selection: Wetlands reclaim county ditch 23
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/24/2013
Douglas County Land and Resource report breaks down building trends
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/24/2013
Manure and you: A look at feedlots in Douglas County
There’s a new officer in town and she’s maneuvering her way through the county’s manure. Feedlot Officer Deja Anton presented Douglas County commissioners with an annual report covering the condition of farm sites and pastures from January 1 through December 31, 2012.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/19/2013
Are 26 Minnesota counties healthier than us?
Douglas County scored in the upper 30th percentile in a 2013 Minnesota county health ranking. The county comes in at 27 out of 87 counties statewide. Douglas County Public Health Director Sandy Tubbs said the numbers are misleading.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/19/2013
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