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Spirited debate over alcohol

A few new options may await vacationers looking to enjoy a drink this tourist season. Douglas County commissioners approved two liquor-licensing requests.

By Crystal Dey , May 16, 2012

Help with health care costs coming to county

The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is reviewing countywide health discount programs that will save residents money on health care costs. Douglas County Commissioner Paul C. Anderson said two discount cards are being compared.

By Crystal Dey , May 16, 2012

County cracks down on welfare fraud

Thinking of rounding that number up or down on your application for assistance? You may want to reconsider. Douglas County commissioners were presented with an annual welfare fraud prevention report at the Tuesday, April 24 meeting.

By Crystal Dey , May 04, 2012

Public invited to discuss county-wide funding

The boards of directors of the Lakes Area Economic Development Commission and Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission invite citizens and non-resident business owners of Douglas County to a series of public meetings.

April 25, 2012

New maps carve up county

New maps carve up county Minnesota's newly drawn legislative districts is likely to draw a common reaction in Douglas County: What?! The lines had been simple before. All of Douglas County was located in Senate District 11, represented by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, and on the House side, the county was split almost in half between 11A, represented by Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and 11B, represented by Mary Franson, R-Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff, Amy Chaffins and Crystal Dey , February 24, 2012

Signs of spring pop up

Douglas County commissioners started plans for spring and summer projects at their Tuesday meeting. A three-year aerial photography contract was awarded to Pictometry to photograph Douglas County this spring. The county’s Land Records Management Committee recommended Douglas County Public Works extend the usual two-year contract to three years based on past success.

By Crystal Dey , February 17, 2012

1283865 Public Notice - Douglas County Board of Adjustment and Planning

July 15, 2011

1230220 Public Notice - Planning Advisory Meeting April 12

April 01, 2011

City OKs county's plan for courthouse

The Douglas County Board’s plan to remodel the courthouse received a green light from the Alexandria City Council Monday night.

By Al Edenloff , July 28, 2010

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Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners meet January 12

January 08, 2010

Fight against zebra mussels deepens

The Douglas County Lakes Association (DCLA) is taking another step in its prevention efforts to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels.

By Celeste Beam , January 06, 2010

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Panther girls will make first trip to state

November 08, 2009

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Runner up finishes for Cardinal runners

Runner up finishes for Cardinal runners In the closest competition in recent years, the Cardinal cross country teams both finished second at the Central Lakes Conference championships in Willmar Tuesday – the girls missing the title by two points and the boys by just one.

October 23, 2009

Deadline for late tax filers nears: October 15 is the last day to file without penalties

The October 15 deadline is fast approaching for millions of taxpayers who requested a six-month extension to file their 2008 tax returns.

October 09, 2009

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Property tax deadline nears

Douglas County Auditor-Treasurer Tom Reddick issues a reminder to property owners that second half real estate tax payments are due on or before Thursday, October 15.

September 25, 2009

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