Print and Online Subscriptions

The Official Newspaper of Douglas County!

View Cart Shopping Cart

Refine your search

  [ Advanced Options ]

featured businesses
Homark Homes
Homark Homes
120 527th Avenue
New York Mills, MN 56567
888-676-1555
MARKETPLACE OFFER
Are Modular Homes less expensive than Site-built homes? Click here and find out! $5000 Discount NOW

TAGS

These tag channels match your search request. Click the tag for collection of related articles and information.

local news, local news, local news'

RELATED CONTENT

Articles: 1,536 results from the past year. For older articles, see advanced options. (displaying first 500 matches)

KSAX reduces operations in Alexandria
Alexandria television station KSAX-TV announced today that it will substantially reduce its operations in Central Minnesota effective immediately.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - We have lost a significant partner
No longer will we have local news or local sports publicized the way we have had in the past. I will miss that! We could view local advertising, as well as reporting on special projects within the area. I will miss that!
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

UPDATE: KSAX discontinues broadcasts
For many viewers, it’s like losing a long-time friend. KSAX-TV, which has provided news programming in the Alexandria area for 25 years, announced Tuesday that it was substantially reducing its operations, effective immediately.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Missing boys' mom: 'It was scariest five hours of my life'
“Again, thank you for all the community effort, support and prayers to find them. A million things run through your mind when your children are missing. I’m so thankful they are safe. “Give your family and friends extra hugs and kisses today, I know I am!”
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Free training offered for rental property owners, managers
The Alexandria Police Department will host a free one-day Crime-Free Multi Housing training for anyone who owns or manages rental properties.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Commissioner candidates in District 3 answer questions
To help voters reach a more informed decision in the primary election on August 14, the Echo Press mailed questionnaires to the Douglas County commissioner candidates. Here are the responses from the four candidates who are running in District 3
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Public forum to inform about Alexandria independent living
The public is invited to a forum organized by the Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) set for Wednesday, August 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, Alexandria.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Carlson kicks off mayoral run
Sara Carlson, Alexandria City Council member in Ward 2, shook hands with supporters at an open house Thursday.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Highway 29 project begins August 13
Motorists on Highway 29 between Alexandria and Glenwood will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour begin on August 13.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Changes to come at Lake Geneva Christian Center
Lake Geneva Christian Center (LGCC) has been a stronghold for families since it was founded in 1927. As long as it’s been in operation, picturesque LGCC has been a haven for restoring and rejuvenating faith. Something new will soon adorn the familiar campsite.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria mayor Dan Ness receives award
Alexandria Mayor Dan Ness received the Jack Murray Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Owatonna for his excellence in service to Greater Minnesota.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Small town provides a big, bouncy time
Numbering about 185 people, the city of Forada may not be that big population-wise, but it does know how to deliver some king-sized fun.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Philanthropy now comes with a price
Rad Royer, 58, gave the extraordinary gift of a kidney to his daughter, Erika, when her lupus led to kidney failure. The reward for this act of grace: No health insurance.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Preventing death by grain bins
The silos that spangle rural Minnesota’s golden fields are not generally perceived as lethal. However, the casualty rate for those who get stuck in the grain is 92 percent. Why are these seemingly safe grain bins so dangerous?
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

An unsuspected killer
While enjoying a nice day in the sun, deadly skin cancer rarely crosses the mind. However, one blistering sunburn doubles the risk for developing skin cancer. Repeated and extended sun exposure can induce a mole which, once malignant, becomes a deadly skin cancer: Melanoma.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Otto Bremer awards Forada scholarship
The Otto Bremer Foundation recently awarded 81 grants totaling $4,581,165 in July. Forty-eight grants totaling $2,909,114 support programs and organizations in Minnesota.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

McKnight Foundation grant helps local feedlot producers
Feedlot producers who have non-compliant feedlots are receiving technical assistance to bring their feedlot into compliance. The McKnight Foundation provided a grant to the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation Development (SWCD) in August 2010 to hire a feedlot technician to work within a 12-county area (Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift and Todd).
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Can't vote at primary? Complete an absentee ballot
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters to vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to get to the polls for the state primary election being held on August 14. Absentee ballots must be completed and returned on or before August 14 to be counted for the primary.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

School board invites public to help in superintendent search
The Alexandria School Board is inviting district residents to give their thoughts on what’s needed in a new superintendent of schools at community stakeholder meetings scheduled for August 15.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Highway 29 project begins August 13
Motorists on Highway 29 between Alexandria and Glenwood will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour begin on August 13.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Next »