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
Another rune stone discovered
While most of Minnesota was in a tizzy about the new Vikings stadium, a gathering of true Viking fans was held at the Runestone Museum in Alexandria.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/18/2012
Elections heat up in Douglas County
Douglas County could be in for an overhaul this fall – all five commissioners’ seats have been put on the 2012 ticket. Before the federally mandated redistricting was implemented this spring, only two commissioners were expected to file this year – Bev Bales and Jerry Johnson.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/16/2012
Spirited debate over alcohol
A few new options may await vacationers looking to enjoy a drink this tourist season. Douglas County commissioners approved two liquor-licensing requests.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/16/2012
Help with health care costs coming to county
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is reviewing countywide health discount programs that will save residents money on health care costs. Douglas County Commissioner Paul C. Anderson said two discount cards are being compared.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/16/2012
Commissioners OK DOC agreement with jail and talk TV
A renewal of the joint powers agreement between the Douglas County Jail and Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) was approved for 2013 at the May 8 county commissioners meeting. The agreement with DOC allows the county to house inmates at the jail who are participating in the work release program – and make a profit while providing the service.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/16/2012
A first last call for the new honor guard
He was always first to the fire station when the alarm would sound. Befittingly, Chris McCabe was commended for his service to the Alexandria Fire Department with its Honor Guard’s first official tribute at his funeral.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/11/2012
Redistricting affects 2012 commissioner races
All five county commissioners will need to re-up candidacy in 2012 elections.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/10/2012
Cause of crash that killed NDSU students in February identified
Speed contributed to the three-car pile up that killed four North Dakota State University students on Interstate 94 in February.Alexandria Echo Press, 05/09/2012
The truth about slime
Lean, finely-textured beef sounds rather light and healthy – something you’d find at a trendy luncheonette. Pink slime sounds less palatable. The two are exactly the same thing. In March, ABC News ran a series exposing an additive in ground beef that has been used since 2001. That series caused consumer panic nationwide. What do you mean there’s ammonia in our beef? What is pink slime? Is it in our grocery stores – in our beef?Alexandria Echo Press, 05/09/2012
County cracks down on welfare fraud 
Thinking of rounding that number up or down on your application for assistance? You may want to reconsider.
Douglas County commissioners were presented with an annual welfare fraud prevention report at the Tuesday, April 24 meeting.
Alexandria Echo Press, 05/04/2012
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