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Alexandria's Alayna Strand drives to the basket on Tuesday night during the 58-45 loss to Willmar. (Jared Rubado / Echo Press)
Girls Basketball: Alexandria’s shooting woes continue against Willmar
The Alexandria girls basketball team continued to struggle offensively in its third straight loss after starting the season 12-0. The girls fell...
 sports/basketball 3 hours 9 min ago
Law Enforcement Blotter: Jan. 18-21
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Monday, Jan. 21 Suspicious activity, caller reported a sled in the ditch, homemade pull-behind sled, County...
 News 15 hours 53 min ago
Flu spike restricts visitors at Alomere Health
Alomere Health in Alexandria has seen a recent spike in influenza cases in the region, and as a precautionary measure for patients and staff, visitor restrictions are being implemented. Only immediate family members should visit patients, according to Emma von Felden, infection control...
 Business/healthcare 16 hours 15 min ago
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Slippery conditions cause crashes on I-94
A rollover on Interstate 94 in Douglas County was reported Monday night, and another rollover occurred Tuesday morning, as snow and wind caused drifting, visibility issues and hazardous road conditions. The Alexandria area received 5 inches of snow, according to a report from a weather...
 News/accidents 17 hours 4 min ago
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Westrom seeks to expand broadband access
State Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, is co-authoring legislation to expand broadband access in Greater Minnesota. Westrom, chairman of the...
 News January 21, 2019 - 12:21pm
The heating plant at the Evansville school was assessed recently and the components were found to be in poor condition and in need of replacing. The plant has reached the end of its useful life, according to the assessment. (Contributed)
Reports show high repair costs for B-E
If the Brandon-Evansville School District opted to take care of the immediate deferred maintenance needs for its two facilities, it could cost...
 News January 18, 2019 - 6:02am
Law Enforcement Blotter: Jan. 18-20
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Friday, Jan. 18 Theft, caller reported fish house broken into, items stolen including TV, radio, fishing equipment,...
 News January 21, 2019 - 2:44pm
Judy Powers (right), who is president of the Alexandria area Gray Ladies, prepares to give blood Jan. 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. (Abel Mehari / Echo Press)
Gray Ladies carrying on: Alexandria area group is only remaining chapter in US
They don't wear gray uniforms anymore, but Gray Ladies in Alexandria are still going strong after 65 years of service to the community. "It's...
 lifestyle January 17, 2019 - 6:39am
Lake Carlos State Park, approximately 10 miles north of Alexandria, was the second-most popular state park in Minnesota to camp in 2018. (Echo Press file photo)
Now's the time to reserve camping spot: Lake Carlos second-most popular state park to camp
Even though we're stuck in winter, it's not a bad idea to start planning for summer, especially if you're thinking of camping this year at Lake...
 News January 19, 2019 - 8:03am
The Unified Club hosted a Cool School Plunge Friday afternoon at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria to raise money for Special Olympics and other organizations. The plunge brought in donations of more than $28,000. See the Wednesday Echo Press for more photos and information. play button
Plunge raises more than $28,000 for Special Olympics, other organizations
The Unified Club hosted a Cool School Plunge Friday afternoon at Discovery Middle School in Alexandria to raise money for Special Olympics and...
 community/events January 18, 2019 - 4:25pm
The 2019 Women's March was held Saturday in cities across the U.S., including Alexandria. (Ross Evavold / Echo Press)
Women's march held in Alexandria
The third annual Women's March came to Alexandria Saturday afternoon, and subzero wind chills did not deter a few dozen people from participating...
 News/nation January 19, 2019 - 1:39pm
The Norby brothers (left to right) Christian, Jaden and Hunter are getting a chance to play together at the varsity level this season and have helped Ashby get out to a 7-3 start after the Arrows had just seven wins all of last season. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Boys basketball: Three Norby brothers help turn around Ashby's fortunes
John Holsten has coached basketball for more than four decades, and seen almost everything the game has to offer during that span. It's not that...
 sports/basketball January 18, 2019 - 5:00pm
Corey Borg-Massanari. Submitted photo
Central Minnesota man buried in avalanche dies in New Mexico hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A central Minnesota man died Monday evening after he was buried in an avalanche Thursday, Jan. 17, at a ski resort in New...
 News/accidents January 21, 2019 - 7:20pm
Larry Holm said both of his carotid arteries were damaged after his son's girlfriend Janelle Rex cut his throat last July. Holm said he expected to die. Special to Forum News Service
She was a guest in his northern Minnesota home, then slashed his throat. Survivor tells his story.
Editor’s note: This story contains details that readers may find disturbing. LAPORTE, Minn. — “I loved her like a daughter,” Larry Holm...
 News/crime and courts January 21, 2019 - 5:29pm
Bingo to benefit veterans group
English students at Alexandria Area High School are holding their first Bingo event in support of U.S. war veterans. The event, called Bingo with the Brave, is coordinated by students from the English department and sponsored by the local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars. It will...
 News/education January 18, 2019 - 5:31pm

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