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YMCA's expansion campaign under way

YMCA's expansion campaign under way The Alexandria YMCA’s fundraising campaign for a major expansion project is off and running. The J.A. Wedum Foundation in Minneapolis recently awarded a $500,000 matching grant to the YMCA to help build an 8,000-square-foot addition, which will bring the total square footage of the facility to 64,000 square feet.

By Al Edenloff , January 23, 2013

YMCA gets $500,000 boost for expansion

YMCA gets $500,000 boost for expansion It’s fun to play at the YMCA, now more than ever. The J.A. Wedum Foundation in Minneapolis has awarded a $500,000 matching grant to the Alexandria YMCA to help build an 8,000-square-foot addition, which will bring the total square footage to 64,000 square feet.

December 05, 2012

Verizon Wireless expands 4G LTE network in Alexandria

Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Alexandria, enabling customers in more areas of Minnesota to take advantage of the nation’s largest 4G LTE network.

June 15, 2012

Caring Hands Dental Clinic expands to provide more service

Because of community support, the clinic has been able to provide dental care and education to thousands of underserved citizens of all ages. Last year, the clinic provided comfort to 389 citizens with dental emergencies and almost 2,000 regular dental appointments.

June 08, 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

Alexandria Y announces major expansion plan

Alexandria Y announces major expansion plan An expansion plan is in the works for the Alexandria YMCA. The official start of a $2.5 million YMCA Phase II Expansion Capital Campaign was announced during the Y’s recent “Dining Around Douglas” event.

By Al Edenloff , June 01, 2012

Bethany begins $3 million expansion

Bethany begins $3 million expansion Big things are happening at Bethany. Ecumen, a nonprofit senior housing and services company, is expanding senior living and service offerings in Alexandria. Ecumen Bethany Community recently started a $3 million renovation and expansion project that will improve short-term rehabilitation services and introduce memory care.

By Al Edenloff , February 24, 2012

Pro-Ag plans $1.1 million expansion

Pro-Ag Farmers Cooperative is expanding its operation near Brandon. There are plans to build two new buildings along County Road 7, near Interstate 94, in Brandon Township. One building will be an 11,000 square foot fertilizer plant and the other a 14,000 square foot office, warehouse and shop area.

By Amy Chaffins , April 01, 2011

New hospital era dawns

New hospital era dawns “Wow, what a day! What a facility! And just wait until you get inside.” Those words from Douglas County Hospital Administrator Bill Flaig minutes before a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened Sunday’s celebration of the hospital’s $31 million expansion.

By Al Edenloff , October 13, 2010

Runestone park expands

Runestone park expands Representatives from the Kensington Runestone Park Foundation (KRPF), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) and Pheasants Forever (PF) were present at the closing for the land at Kensington Runestone Park.

June 25, 2010

Douglas Machine breaks ground on expansion project

Douglas Machine breaks ground on expansion project Douglas Machine Inc. broke ground on a 39,000-square-foot facility expansion on Tuesday, June 16, on the corner of 36th Avenue West and Minnesota Street in Alexandria.

June 26, 2009

Osakis school expansion begins

Osakis school expansion begins Since school let out last month, construction crews have been busy working on the Osakis Public School. The $7.975 million voter-approved project includes work on three sides of the K-12 building.

June 24, 2009

Glacial Ridge Hospital expansion is on schedule

Glacial Ridge Hospital expansion is on schedule Glacial Ridge Health System’s $10 million expansion and renovation project is complete – right on schedule and under budget.

April 03, 2009

Douglas Machine to expand

A $1.6 million project to expand a scientific research facility at Douglas Machine, Inc. may receive tax help from the city of Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff , March 25, 2009

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