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
Construction projects jump ahead, races use county roads
Although west central Minnesota was hit with another winter storm Thursday, the construction season is bumping along in Douglas County. County Engineer/Public Works Director Dave Robley updated county commissioners on planned road construction in 2013.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/11/2013
Minnesota soybeans are sprouting up in South Korean kitchens
Six years ago, Alexandria resident and former farmer, Craig Damstrom fostered an idea to develop a cash crop in the area – not the legume itself, but its seed. Soy seeds are in high demand in South Korea since China has been exporting less and consuming more of its own product.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/10/2013
How much should Lakes Area Recreation pay county for rent?
How much should Lakes Area Recreation pay Douglas County for space inside the Services Center? The question caused a split vote and mixed opinions at the March 26 Douglas County commissioners meeting.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/05/2013
Enshrouded in a sunlit haze: Zion's Passion Drama and Guarding of the Tomb
As the morning fog lifted, smoke saturated the midday air on Easter Eve. Roman soldiers prepared to take a sizzling steak break during the annual Guarding of the Tomb reenactment at Zion Lutheran Church on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/03/2013
County board briefs: Sheriff's office and jail, Miltona housing expansion and Red Willow Arts Coalition
Staff at the Douglas County Jail is preparing to be compliant with the national Prison Rape Elimination Act and the next generation of 911 service is progressing at the sheriff's office. The Red Willow Arts Coalition will once again grace the courthouse lawn with groovy tunes and a housing expansion is planned in Miltona.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/02/2013
More manpower on lakes this summer, commissioners question limitations
Douglas County is beefing up it's watercraft inspector staff from five last year to eight inspectors this year. Commissioners question exactly what inspectors have the authority to execute.Alexandria Echo Press, 04/01/2013
¿Se habla español en Douglas County?
Asking for help is frustrating, especially when you aren’t speaking the same language – literally. Douglas County Social Services recognizes this hurdle with a limited English proficiency component added to the 2013 Civil Rights Compliance Plan. Spanish has been identified as the non-English language most likely to be spoken in Douglas County.Alexandria Echo Press, 03/28/2013
VIDEO: Lady Gaga, paparazzi and cash favored at Construction Couture fashion show
Fashion fans were rocked and shocked at the second annual Construction Couture runway show in Alexandria on Thursday. It started like something out of Oz and ended with everybody awed. Dorothy, the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow were there. Big Ole and Elvis starred as well. But it was the final performance by Lady Gaga Megalicious that really popped.Alexandria Echo Press, 03/27/2013
The trickle effect of triclosan
A lot of questionable decisions were made in the 1960s. Was introducing the antibacterial agent triclosan one of them? The antimicrobial ingredient was first used decades ago in Dial soap and pesticides. It can now be found in personal care products, housewares, toys and Lake Winona in Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 03/27/2013
March Campaign doubles food shelf donations this month
The local food shelf in Alexandria began humbly in the attic of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church 30 years ago. As years passed, need grew so great that a new building was built on Lake Street. During the month of March, residents have an opportunity to feed that growing need doubly.Alexandria Echo Press, 03/22/2013
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