LOCAL NEWS
Osakis murder trial takes a twist
Brooks wants to change plea.February 08, 2012
CAUCUS RESULTS: Santorum gets big support from Douglas County Republicans
Rick Santorum was the clear favorite in the GOP presidential race among Douglas County Republicans at their caucus Tuesday night.February 08, 2012
Paintball vandals erupt in Alexandria
Paintball “enthusiasts” painted the town yellow, green and orange in January. The problem is – it’s called graffiti and it’s illegal.By Crystal Dey , February 08, 2012
Douglas SWCD to host tree open house
The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host their annual tree open house on Wednesday, February 15.February 08, 2012
Housing market shows signs of recovery
With a new year ahead, home sales across Minnesota showed signs of recovery in 2011, according to the Annual Housing Report released last week by the Minnesota Association of Realtors. The numbers of closed sales and pending sales were up for 2011, compared to 2010.February 08, 2012
Pheasants Forever leader from Garfield says impact of CRP sign-up is staggering
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6. Currently, about 30 million acres are enrolled in CRP; and contracts on an estimated 6.5 million acres will expire on September 30, 2012.February 08, 2012
Meeting in Parkers Prairie will talk about wolves
A town hall meeting about wolves will take place at the Parkers Prairie Event Center on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m.February 08, 2012
Light bulb fundraiser for officer raises $2,300
A blue light bulb fundraiser for fallen Lake City Police Officer Shawn Schneider has concluded. More than 500 light bulbs were sold and more than $2,300 was raised.February 08, 2012
Chamber Bucks sales total $115,913 – up 5 percent from 2010
Sales of Alexandria Chamber Bucks in 2011 were up by 5 percent from the amount of the special dollars in 2010, according to Coni McKay, Alexandria Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. In 2011, $115,913 worth of Chamber Bucks were purchased by either businesses or the public.February 08, 2012
New sports play program for children to be offered in Alexandria
Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for all children aged 2 to 7 years old, designed to introduce children with intellectual disabilities to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility. Since its inception in 1968, Special Olympics has established itself as a preeminent global organization offering sports training and competition opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older.February 08, 2012
From the bench: If you come to court...
If you ever find yourself going to the courthouse for a traffic ticket, lawsuit, summons to serve on a jury, or a subpoena to testify, you will find yourself in a courtroom. Let me introduce the staff members you will meet there.By Judge Frank Kundrat, St. Cloud , February 08, 2012
Fire destroys duplex on Kenwood
By Al Edenloff , February 08, 2012
Osakis murder suspect awaits sentencing
By Amy Chaffins , February 08, 2012
You asked: Was it once a bell tower?
By Crystal Dey , February 08, 2012
Out and About - Local students test their spelling skills
February 08, 2012
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