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    July 18, 2018
    Proud parents Chad and Pam Molden of Alexandria take pictures and videos of their son Josh Molden, who shared his story Friday as one of the honorary survivors at this year's Relay for Life. Josh and Pam are both cancer survivors. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
    Relay for Life deemed successful
    Although donations are still being tallied, this year's Douglas County Relay for Life event is expected to raise close to $155,000. Lorene Pitcher,...
    community/events22 hours 18 min ago
    Barn quilts will be on display at the Evansville Art Center through Saturday, July 28. (Contributed)
    Community news
    Something to howl about Educators from the International Wolf Center in Ely will visit Lake Carlos State Park at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, to...
    community/eventsJuly 18, 2018 - 10:19am
    July 17, 2018
    Dave Hubbling of Alexandria stops to look at a Ford Mustang at the Roddin' Round the Lake car show Saturday in Osakis. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
    Roddin' Round the Lake draws big crowd
    It was a hot and steamy sunshine-filled Saturday for the 27th annual Roddin' Round the Lake Show-n-Shine car show. The Roddin' Round the Lake...
    community/eventsJuly 17, 2018 - 4:30pm
    Painting by Jean Ranstrom (Contributed)
    Tour opens artist studios to public
    The Art of the Lakes 2018 Studio Tour, which bills itself as "the largest art crawl in the rural Midwest," takes place next weekend, opening...
    community/eventsJuly 17, 2018 - 5:18am
    July 14, 2018
    Mike Kutzke, a retired law enforcement officer, shares tips on fraud with area senior citizens at the 11th annual Senior Expo. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
    Be on the lookout for fraud: Former officer warns of scams
    If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Mike Kutzke, a retired law enforcement officer, says that old adage really holds true....
    community/eventsJuly 14, 2018 - 6:55am
    July 13, 2018
    A long line of classic cars gleamed in the sunshine at last summer's Roddin' Round the Lake Show-n-Shine. (Echo Press file photo)
    See style and chrome in Osakis
    For the 27th year, the streets of Osakis will be filled with gleaming automobiles from bygone eras, bringing back fond memories of the good old...
    community/eventsJuly 13, 2018 - 11:13am
    The Bellamy Brothers, the world-renowned country music duo, are performing at the first-ever Anderson Bash July 27 in Alexandria. (Contributed)
    Anderson family to host free concert
    Joey and Scott Anderson, along with their sister, Tammy Young, want to give back to the community — in a big way. A little over a year...
    community/eventsJuly 13, 2018 - 7:41am
    July 12, 2018
    Community Calendar
    Friday, July 13 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Roddin' Round the Lakes classic car club event, downtown Osakis 2 p.m. "A Goofy Movie," Movies at the Library, Douglas County Library, Alexandria 5 p.m. Relay for Life, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria 6:30 p.m. Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome concert,...
    community/eventsJuly 12, 2018 - 5:31pm
    July 11, 2018
    Community news
    Class of 1948 to meet The Alexandria Class of 1948 will hold its 70th class reunion at noon Saturday, July 21, at Fat Daddy's. That year, television was taking off, Israel became a country, and the novelty song "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" was a hit. For more information,...
    community/eventsJuly 11, 2018 - 6:32pm
    Cancer survivor honorees Amy Winter (left) and Lori Meissner (right) led the way for the survivor’s lap at the 2017 Relay for Life. (Echo Press file photo)
    Relay for Life ranks third in state
    Participants at last year's Douglas County Relay for Life event raised $185,000, the third most of any Relay event in Minnesota. "It's because...
    community/eventsJuly 11, 2018 - 8:15am
    Josh Molden
    Molden eager to use platform God gave him: Honorary survivor to share cancer story at Relay for Life
    Josh Molden is looking forward to this Friday's Relay for Life as it is his first time participating. He is one of two honorary survivors who...
    community/eventsJuly 11, 2018 - 6:17am
    July 9, 2018
    The Front Fenders are providing the entertainment on Thursday, July 12, at the Concert on the Courthouse Lawn. (Contributed)
    Front Fenders to perform at courthouse
    The Front Fenders will bring its high-energy rock 'n' roll act to the Douglas County Courthouse lawn in Alexandria for a free concert at 7 p.m....
    community/eventsJuly 9, 2018 - 10:21am
    July 8, 2018
    Five-year-old Selah Van Horne of Willmar enjoyed being among the goats at the petting zoo Saturday in Evansville. (Ross Evavold / Echo Press)
    Kids have a blast at Red, White & Boom Days
    Following the parade down Main Street Saturday afternoon in Evansville, many of the people in the crowd migrated to the school, where food vendors...
    community/eventsJuly 8, 2018 - 8:28am
    July 7, 2018
    Fair streamlines registration process
    Attention all those who plan to enter exhibits in the open class division of the Douglas County Fair this summer. A new option is available to make the process faster and more convenient: Register online. That option became available on the fair's website — www.dcmnfair.com...
    community/eventsJuly 7, 2018 - 6:08am
    Jerry and Margaret Van Kempen (Contributed)
    Famed squadron voice goes silent: Van Kempen to be remembered Sunday at airport
    "The year is 1925. Back from World War I, many young former fight pilots were trying to make a living in aviation. You are standing on a grass...
    community/eventsJuly 7, 2018 - 5:04am
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