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UPDATE: 9:15 a.m.: Slick start to Friday: Icy roads, I-94 open, local schools closed
I-94 now open from Fergus Falls to Alexandria, local schools CLOSED today, Friday, March 15.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Flaky weather
It was another weird weather weekend in Douglas County. A wintry mix of sleet and big pelting flakes of snow descended on central Minnesota on Saturday afternoon and continued off and on into the evening. Because icy conditions made traveling hazardous, a winter storm warning was posted from Friday night into Saturday night.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Pilot makes emergency landing at Red Wing airport
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE at 5:30 PM: Rain, snow make for sloppy Saturday in Alexandria area
Several crashes reported in Interstate 94, hazardous driving conditions to northeast
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Eleven killed in 10 days on Minnesota roads
At least 11 people were killed in the past 10 days on Minnesota roads, according to preliminary traffic crash reports submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Tears and memories overflow at library
Sympathy and words of support for those who worked with Karen Simmons flowed into the Douglas County Library this week. So much so that library staff set up a memorial area on the end of the front desk where Simmons spent a lot of time helping readers.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State program provided 4,591 car seats
A state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety has provided 4,591 car seats during the last two years to families in need.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Thumbs Up/Down - March 1, 2013
When news broke that Douglas County Library Director Karen Simmons died in a two-vehicle crash in dense fog near Glenwood, it sent waves of shock, sadness and heartfelt loss throughout the community, even among those who didn’t know her that well.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Federal Affordable Care Act expansion impacts Douglas County Social Services
Douglas County commissioners approve new hires and remember Library Director. Douglas County Social Services is preparing for what could be an influx in Medical Assistance cases come January 2014. An estimated 1,500 people could be added to the department’s case load since the federal Affordable Care Act passed the House and Senate quicker than anticipated.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - A message to ice travelers
Be careful out there. Never assume the ice is 100 percent safe and don’t think it’s always “other people” who fall through the ice.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Program provides car seats to families in need
A state program administered by the Minnesota Department of Public (DPS) Safety Office of Traffic Safety has provided 4,591 car seats during the last two years to families in need.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Douglas County library director dies in foggy crash near Glenwood
Karen Simmons, 62, of Glenwood, the director of the Douglas County Library, died in a two-vehicle crash near Glenwood Monday morning.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Pilot killed in crash leaves behind six children
The pilot who died in a plane crash near Parkers Prairie on February 20 leaves behind a wife and six children.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

One year ago: deadliest day on state roads
On February 20, 2012, eight people were killed on Minnesota roads, making it the deadliest day of the year.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

UPDATE 12:45 P.M. THURSDAY: Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Parkers Prairie
The pilot who was killed in a small plane crash in rural Parkers Prairie on Wednesday night has been identified as 41-year-old Adam Menze of Ottertail.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Don't push snow on to roads
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reminds the public that it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria girls' hockey: A date with state
Alexandria survived a scare from Fergus Falls to punch its ticket to another state tournament
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Sports

UPDATE 9:30 A.M. Tuesday: I-94 closes near Barnesville after fatal crash on icy roads
More information has been released about a fatal crash that temporarily closed the westbound lanes on Interstate 94 near Barnesville Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

News Briefs: Boxer in critical condition after bout
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 - Forum News Service - News

Assessing the situation on ag land in Douglas County
Douglas County Commissioners updated on land values, highway projects and regional services.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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