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County board candidates in District 2 answer questions

County board candidates in District 2 answer questions Districts 2, 3 and 4 will hold primaries because more than two candidates have filed for the position. The two top vote-getters in each district will appear on the ballot this November. This series will start with responses from the candidates in District 2: Jim Hafdal, Norm Salto and James Stratton.

By Al Edenloff , July 27, 2012

Douglas County changes septic regulations

Commissioners approve new septic ordinance, OK help to Pope County's zoning office and talk land acquisition at July 24 board meeting.

By Crystal Dey , July 26, 2012

Commissioners dismiss legal advice

Despite a solicited opinion from their attorney disapproving the action, Douglas County Commissioners approved a contract with Computer Professionals Unlimited, binding the county to the company’s services until 2018.

By Crystal Dey , July 12, 2012

County continues working toward solution on Lake Oscar

Work to alleviate the overflow on Lake Oscar is ongoing. At their June 26 meeting, Douglas County commissioners approved a contract for Sellin Brothers, Inc. of Hawley to make improvements to the outlet.

By Crystal Dey , July 06, 2012

AHRA request for county property approved

Douglas County commissioners approved the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (AHRA) request to purchase a tax-forfeited property in Alexandria for economic development.

By Crystal Dey , June 29, 2012

REA headquarters moving to Lake Mary Township

Douglas County commissioners approved plans to convert an area of Lake Mary Township into a tax increment finance (TIF) district. The Runestone Electric Association will be expanding and moving.

By Crystal Dey , June 27, 2012

Mostad continues service to Sauk River Watershed District

Douglas County commissioners reappointed Bob Mostad as a manager for the Sauk River Watershed District.

By Crystal Dey , June 26, 2012

No vote for development effort

Low income housing is scarce in Douglas County. The Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority (AHRA) sought to purchase property in Alexandria to help develop the low to moderate housing market in the area.

By Crystal Dey , June 14, 2012

Fifteen candidates file for five county board spots

With the filing period now officially over, a total of 15 candidates are in the running for five Douglas County commissioner positions. Because of redistricting, all five seats are up for election this year and all five districts are being contested.

By Al Edenloff , June 08, 2012

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UPDATE: Douglas County finalizing Alexandria Clinic purchase

Medical mergers continue in Douglas County. First, Broadway Medical Center and Sanford Health officially merged to become Sanford Health Broadway Clinic in January. Now, Douglas County Hospital (DCH) and Alexandria Clinic have entered into a partnership.

By Crystal Dey , June 04, 2012

More file for county board

And now there are 12. The races for Douglas County commissioner seats are heating up with two more candidates filing in the last few days.

By Al Edenloff , June 01, 2012

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Commissioners cross county line for health care

The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has endorsed Coast2Coast for a countywide health discount program. Commissioner Paul C. Anderson reported that discount cards will be mailed out to households in Douglas County.

By Crystal Dey , June 01, 2012

Opportunities Center to serve more people

Douglas County commissioners approved a license capacity increase for the Alexandria Opportunities Center (AOC). The AOC is a development achievement center that gives people with developmental challenges an opportunity to work. Companies that use the service include 3M, Tastefully Simple, Actuent Electrical, Lindrite, Varitech, Bio-corp, Cedar Canyon, Remco A&I, MHC, Insty-Prints and Quality Printing.

By Crystal Dey , June 01, 2012

Changes ahead for county buildings

Douglas County commissioners approved the adoption of a capital improvement plan for 2012-2017, discussed acquisition of the public works building and talked about additions to the sheriff’s office at its May 22 meeting.

By Crystal Dey , May 30, 2012

Overflow of support for Lake Oscar project

Overflow of support for Lake Oscar project An air of anxiety filled the commissioners’ room at the Douglas County Courthouse on Tuesday as a crowd of more than 20 people, including Representative Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, awaited the commissioners’ response to the Lake Oscar overflow predicament.

By Crystal Dey , May 25, 2012

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