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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

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

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

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

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 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, 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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