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Legislative notebook: Higher cigarette taxes on the table in Minnesota
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis Minnesota legislators are considering raising cigarette taxes and the cost of little cigars by classifying them cigarettes, which are taxed at a higher rate than ciga...
Posted on 2/7/13 at 6:17 PM
Douglas County tries courtroom remodel options
Douglas County commissioners recently met with court administration to discuss options for a $2.2 million pending court remodel project set to resume this fall. Presently, a shelled out space in the Douglas County Courthouse awaits finishing. Hindering progress is the approach to who, what, when and where.By Crystal Dey , June 18, 2013
We don't want your water
Ida Lake Association expressed concerns and upset regarding ditch water overflow in Garfield. Parks Superintendent Al Lieffort discussed new ways to get state money into Douglas County parks and trails.By Crystal Dey , June 17, 2013
Zoning ordinance update affects sign placement
Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs – as long as they’re not too close to property lines. Douglas County commissioners approved a zoning ordinance revision that affects sign placement throughout the county at the June 11 county board meeting. Commissioners also discussed road closures, county meeting videos online and veteran services.By Crystal Dey , June 17, 2013
Brandon business has plans to expand while schools may consolidate
Voyager Industries, formerly Voyager Aluminum, plans to double manufacturing and office space in Brandon. Meanwhile, the school district is polling residents on the potential of combining Brandon and Evansville schools completely. Both changes would be effective July 2013.By Crystal Dey , June 12, 2013
PC (or Mac) politics: Commissioner meetings going online
It’s 3 a.m. You can’t sleep. You’re wondering, “What did I miss at Tuesday’s Douglas County Board meeting?”By Crystal Dey , May 29, 2013
County honored for preventing child abuse
By Crystal Dey , May 16, 2013
Sauk River Watershed District meets 90 percent of goals
The Sauk River Watershed District (SRWD) presented it’s 10 year report to update Douglas County commissioners on the progress of improving water quality in area lakes and rivers. SRWD Administrator Holly Kovarik explained that by law, watershed districts are required to have a 10 year plan.By Crystal Dey , April 11, 2013
More manpower on lakes this summer, commissioners question limitations
Douglas County is beefing up it's watercraft inspector staff from five last year to eight inspectors this year. Commissioners question exactly what inspectors have the authority to execute.By Crystal Dey , April 01, 2013
¿Se habla español en Douglas County?
Asking for help is frustrating, especially when you aren’t speaking the same language – literally. Douglas County Social Services recognizes this hurdle with a limited English proficiency component added to the 2013 Civil Rights Compliance Plan. Spanish has been identified as the non-English language most likely to be spoken in Douglas County.By Crystal Dey , March 28, 2013
More buzz about the roundabout
By Crystal Dey , March 18, 2013
Historical Society pitches Carnegie Library plea to commissioners
By Crystal Dey , March 13, 2013
Assessing the situation on ag land in Douglas County
Douglas County Commissioners updated on land values, highway projects and regional services.By Crystal Dey , February 18, 2013
Douglas County board budget briefs
A new ITV system for social services, abatement approval for the Alexson, prescription savings program and incoming donations were part of Tuesday's business at the county commissioners' meeting.By Crystal Dey , February 15, 2013
Bold budget request approved for county IT department
Douglas County commissioners took a virtual leap into the county’s future on Tuesday at their county board meeting in Alexandria. After just two months on the job, new Internet Technology Director Brent Birkeland submitted a bold request to adjust the 2013 IT department budget for staff training from $500 to $10,500. His request was unanimously approved.By Crystal Dey , February 15, 2013
Bold budget request approved for Douglas County IT department
Douglas County Commissioners took a virtual leap into the county’s future on Tuesday at their county board meeting in Alexandria.By Crystal Dey , February 13, 2013
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