BUDGET
Capitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
Budget Help Tip of the Week: Saving at the Grocery Store
Before our last grocery excursion, my wife and I were discussing at which market we would spend our hard earned dollars. After much debating we decided there had to be a better (and cheaper) way to sh...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 10:09 AM
Shop Smart
By Jessica Sly Are you in need of some new outfits but are restrained by a strict budget? Too intimidated by all those racks of clothes to even attempt browsing? Good news! There are plenty of ways to...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 10:08 AM
Selective Recognition and the Greek Financial Crisis
Continuing from the last post, we look at the most recent example of bonafide financial turmoil: Greece. In Wednesday's article, I shared how when it comes to economic or political themes, people are...
Posted on 8/10/12 at 11:02 AM
Fun on a Budget
We all live on tight budgets, but we still need to have some fun. A budget with no fun will be unlivable over time. Think of your budget as a diet. If your diet only consists of carrots and celery, ev...
Posted on 4/11/12 at 8:13 AM
Sheriff’s office figures debated before budget hearing
They fought the law and the law won. A small victory was scored for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting. Sheriff Troy Wolbersen was granted permission to retain one of his deputies until construction of the law enforcement center in Alexandria is completed.By Crystal Dey , December 12, 2012
Douglas County budget hearing Wednesday, taxation notices mailed
Truth-in-taxation notices have been mailed to Douglas County residents. One thing has changed since they were sent out - the proposed levy.By Crystal Dey , December 06, 2012
Cooking up tasty lessons about healthy food on a budget
By Brooke Erickson, Contributing Writer , October 19, 2012
Douglas County Commissioners review preliminary 2013 budget
In midsummer with fall quickly approaching, Douglas County commissioners have already begun reviewing the 2013 budget.By Crystal Dey , August 15, 2012
School tries to dig out of $2.1 million hole
By Amy Chaffins , March 23, 2012
Work on new school rolls ahead
By Amy Chaffins , March 02, 2012
2011 budget deal leaves disagreements
Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward early in their 2012 legislative session, hoping they do not need to revisit divisive budget decisions made last year while plugging a $5 billion deficit.By Don Davis , February 07, 2012
Surprise: State budget shows a surplus
Jaws dropped this morning as Minnesota leaders learned the state budget will be bigger than earlier thought.By Don Davis , December 01, 2011
Alexandria budget committee to meet Wednesday
The Alexandria Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 23 at noon in the large conference room at City Hall.November 21, 2011
Two weeks later, still no agreement on how to balance budget
It is two weeks since the regular Minnesota legislative session adjourned without passing a state budget, and less than four weeks to a potential government shutdown, but Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders still cannot agree on how to finish their job.By Don Davis , June 07, 2011
Meeting - City Council Budget Committee June 8
June 03, 2011
Meeting - City Council Budget Committee May 25
May 20, 2011
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