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Our Turn: Donkeys, elephants, monkeys and weasels, are you playing political musical chairs?
Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Who will you vote for when the music stops? I just wrapped up coverage of the League of Women Voters Douglas County commissioner candidate forum. It took forever. Ten candidates vying for five seats, sharing their views on queries from the public. That’s a lot of information to process, which makes me wonder: How much information do we retain, how many voters are really informed?
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1589326 Public Notice - County Meetings November 13, 2012
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
MPCA: No further review required of Osakis-area hog feedlot
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A detailed environmental study will not be required for the proposed Gourley Brothers Hog Feedlot in Todd County. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Citizens’ Board voted last week to approve a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed swine facility.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - The legacy of pig factory farms
I grew up on the farm just to the north of the proposed site for the super-sized pig farm. I love that farm. I love sharing memories with my two young sons whenever we come home for a visit: “There’s the pond where we used to go skating in the winter. This swamp was our dog Charlie’s particular favorite for sliming himself with mud
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I grew up on the farm just to the north of the proposed site for the super-sized pig farm. I love that farm. I love sharing memories with my two young sons whenever we come home for a visit: “There’s the pond where we used to go skating in the winter. This swamp was our dog Charlie’s particular favorite for sliming himself with mud
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
A Christmas break for commissioners and added vacation for Teamsters
Douglas County commissioners packed a lot into their last meeting in October. A few noteworthy items were the new feedlot officer, additional vacation for Teamsters members, prayer on the courthouse steps and a Christmas break for commissioners.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners packed a lot into their last meeting in October. A few noteworthy items were the new feedlot officer, additional vacation for Teamsters members, prayer on the courthouse steps and a Christmas break for commissioners.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Another example of Bale's leadership
County Commissioner Bev Bales was unanimously elected chair of the State Health and Human Services Committee at a conference of the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
County Commissioner Bev Bales was unanimously elected chair of the State Health and Human Services Committee at a conference of the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Vote Stratton for county commissioner
We are writing this letter in support of James Stratton for Douglas County commissioner.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
We are writing this letter in support of James Stratton for Douglas County commissioner.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Rapp will serve with commitment
On November 6, please vote for Jerry Rapp as your District 3 county commissioner.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
On November 6, please vote for Jerry Rapp as your District 3 county commissioner.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County board denies Osakis wind tower request for second time
A conditional use permit request for a wind tower in Osakis ping-ponged between the planning commission and the county board before finally being denied last week.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A conditional use permit request for a wind tower in Osakis ping-ponged between the planning commission and the county board before finally being denied last week.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cyber care: Social Services to try new-age approach to child placement
Douglas County has been given a grant that will allow Social Services to use a web-based program to search for relatives. This tool is intended to increase successful foster-care placement of children.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County has been given a grant that will allow Social Services to use a web-based program to search for relatives. This tool is intended to increase successful foster-care placement of children.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioner candidates speak at forum
Wonder what sets the incumbent candidates apart from their challengers? Read their responses to questions from the non-partisan forum held at the Alexandria City Hall on Tuesday.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Wonder what sets the incumbent candidates apart from their challengers? Read their responses to questions from the non-partisan forum held at the Alexandria City Hall on Tuesday.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Our choices for House of Representatives
Because of redistricting, Douglas County is split into three Minnesota House districts for the upcoming election. Here are our choices on who should serve those positions.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Because of redistricting, Douglas County is split into three Minnesota House districts for the upcoming election. Here are our choices on who should serve those positions.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Wellstone legacy survives 10 years after crash
Paul Wellstone lives on. A decade after he died in a northeastern Minnesota airplane crash, the U.S. senator’s legacy remains strong and his namesake son is looking to make it stronger.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Paul Wellstone lives on. A decade after he died in a northeastern Minnesota airplane crash, the U.S. senator’s legacy remains strong and his namesake son is looking to make it stronger.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bales elected chair of state health, human services committee
Douglas County Commissioner Bev Bales was recently elected chair of the State Health and Human Services Committee at a conference of the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Douglas County Commissioner Bev Bales was recently elected chair of the State Health and Human Services Committee at a conference of the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
Weeding out issues in Lund Township
A habitat easement was recently secured by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for land in Lund Township. Douglas County commissioners debated the agreement at Tuesday’s meeting. Lund Township contains prairie and wetlands, which are receding in the state.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A habitat easement was recently secured by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for land in Lund Township. Douglas County commissioners debated the agreement at Tuesday’s meeting. Lund Township contains prairie and wetlands, which are receding in the state.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Our choices for county commissioner
Because of population shifts and redistricting, all five Douglas County commissioners are up for election this year. Here are our choices for the job.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Because of population shifts and redistricting, all five Douglas County commissioners are up for election this year. Here are our choices for the job.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Charlie Meyer is an experienced leader
I can think of several reasons why Charlie Meyer will make a great county commissioner. Here are just a few: his 37 years in business, for instance. He knows budgets and how to make a business work.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I can think of several reasons why Charlie Meyer will make a great county commissioner. Here are just a few: his 37 years in business, for instance. He knows budgets and how to make a business work.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Stratton can separate wants from needs
Douglas County is a growing, vibrant community and needs leadership that can plan for the future and still be careful with public dollars. I believe Jim is someone who can separate the “wants” from the “needs.”
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County is a growing, vibrant community and needs leadership that can plan for the future and still be careful with public dollars. I believe Jim is someone who can separate the “wants” from the “needs.”
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Bev enjoys being county commissioner
We are so pleased that Bev Bales is running for re-election in District 3. We had the best time together at the Rose City Threshing Days. She never misses this great festival!
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
We are so pleased that Bev Bales is running for re-election in District 3. We had the best time together at the Rose City Threshing Days. She never misses this great festival!
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
County board candidates to speak at forum
Douglas County residents are reminded that there will be a candidate forum for all five county commissioner positions on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Douglas County residents are reminded that there will be a candidate forum for all five county commissioner positions on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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