Bye, bye zebras - DNR unveils decontamination unit on Douglas County lake
Zebra mussels, we have had enough of your miserable, meddlesome ways. Minnesota is fighting back. In an attempt to halt the accession of the undesirable invasive species in its lakes, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is rolling out three invasive species decontamination units.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/17/2011
UPDATE: Second water quality test results in for sewer line break near Lake L'Homme Dieu
Results of water quality samples taken Thursday have been received.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/12/2011
Water woes – the ditch 9 debate in Douglas County
Residents voiced their high water frustrations in a crowded room at the Douglas County commissioners’ board meeting Tuesday.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/12/2011
UPDATE: L'Homme Dieu water test results are in
Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District (ALASD) took water samples from the lake Monday, after Sunday’s sewer pressure force-main break near Highway 29 North and County Road 73.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/12/2011
Douglas County Board designates temporary no-wake zones on 20 Alexandria area lakes
Waves continue to dig away already vanishing shorelines.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/12/2011
L'Homme Dieu bike trail, Evansville contracts awarded
Douglas County commissioners approved a contract to build a bike trail extending from L’Homme Dieu Beach to Crestwood Drive (County Road 85).Alexandria Echo Press, 08/10/2011
UPDATE: Sewage line breaks Sunday near Lake L'Homme Dieu in Alexandria; ALASD responds quickly, but residents concerned
A sewer pressure force-main broke near Highway 29 North and County Road 73, within feet of Lake L’Homme Dieu on Sunday.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/10/2011
Residents mingle with Alexandria PD and other city departments during Community Night Out
Sunshine, smiles and laughter shone on the faces of hundreds of children who joined Alexandria city employees and other community members Tuesday evening in solidarity to prevent crime.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/05/2011
Reduced bail motion denied in Alexandria murder case
Thursday a district court judge denied Michael Hansen's request for reduced bail in connection with the case involving the death of his daughter.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/05/2011
Garfield pumps water, lake residents complain
Heavy rainfall July 15 spurred the city of Garfield to begin pumping water into a wetland area ditch July 18.Alexandria Echo Press, 08/03/2011
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