LOCAL NEWS
Incinerator expansion plan goes smoothly
There wasn’t any public outcry at a special meeting Tuesday night about the addition of a third combustor at Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM).By Celeste Beam , November 20, 2009
Eagle rescuers
Victor Roers of Urbank (left) watched as two volunteers from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center transferred an injured bald eagle into their vehicle on Tuesday.
November 20, 2009
Pork industry to highlight Alexandria Sertoma Club meeting
Minnesota pork production will take center stage on Wednesday, December 2, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Alexandria Sertoma Club.November 19, 2009
Norovirus strikes schools in Osakis
It hit hard and fast and hopefully, it’s over. A nasty virus struck Osakis schools Friday, November 6, and at its peak, sent 35 students home sick.By By Greta Petrich, Staff Reporter , November 18, 2009
What is homelessness?
In recognition of Homelessness Awareness Month, Douglas County high school students were invited to submit essays answering the question, “How would you describe homelessness?”November 18, 2009
Rainbow Rider catches fire
Alexandria firefighters responded to a Rainbow Rider bus that was on fire near the intersection of Spruce Street and 5th Avenue Monday shortly before 4 p.m.
November 18, 2009
Nonprofits under pressure
Many businesses and corporations have felt the tug and pull of the economic recession on their well-being in the past year.
By By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , November 18, 2009
Tullibee netting season opens on two Douglas County lakes
The opening date for the 2009 northern ciscoe or tullibee netting season on Lake Ida and Rachel Lake in Douglas County was Saturday, November 14.November 18, 2009
Millerville Sportsmen boost walleye numbers
The Millerville Sportsmen Club, with the help of The Viking Sportsmen and the approval of the DNR Fisheries, stocked 3,000 walleye fingerlings in Lake Moses and 3,000 walleye fingerlings in Lake Aaron on November 3.
November 18, 2009
12 arrested in drug sting
A two-month undercover drug investigation in a four-county area, including Douglas County, resulted in 12 arrests Thursday.November 16, 2009
County hears about homeless problem
Homelessness, increased fees for food, beverage and lodging licenses, the floodplain ordinance and law enforcement center were all topics at Tuesday’s regular Douglas County Board Meeting.By Celeste Beam , November 13, 2009
Veterans Day tributes
Veterans Day was observed throughout the area on Wednesday, November 11.
November 13, 2009
Girl injured in horse-related accident
Rescue personnel were called to the Joe and Michelle Unger residence on County Road 11 in Douglas County shortly before noon on Sunday, November 8.November 13, 2009
Local United Way honors businesses, individuals for outstanding support
United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties recently honored local individuals and businesses for their outstanding support and dedication at the annual Leadership in Giving Event.November 13, 2009
Joan Larson, library leader, receives Distinguished Achievement Award
Joan Larson of Alexandria was awarded a Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Distinguished Achievement Award at the MLA annual state convention, held recently in St. Cloud.
November 13, 2009
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