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Deputy Erick Rypkema was injured when a shooting suspect he was pursuing shot at him from a vehicle Thursday night, Feb. 14. Hubbard County Sheriff's Office / Special to Forum News Service
Authorities identify 2 deputies involved in Nevis shooting
NEVIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has identified two Hubbard County Sheriff's Office deputies involved in a shooting...
 News/crime and courts 17 hours 17 min ago
The original owners of Douglas Machine, (left to right) brothers Vern and Paul Anderson and their cousin, Bud Thoen, work on landscaping at the new location in the late 1960s. (Contributed)
Douglas Machine co-founder retires: Faith is foundation of company he helped build
As a young boy, Vern Anderson envisioned owning his own company someday. His dream became a reality through the grace of God, he said, but it...
 News February 15, 2019 - 12:05am
Alexandria senior Sydney Gray competes on the bar during the Section 8A meet in Perham on Saturday. Gray was sixth in the all-around at the meet and punched her ticket to state on the floor by taking fifth in that event with a score of 9.325. (Robert Williams / Forum News Service)
Gymnastics: Gray gets her trip to state as a senior
Alexandria senior Sydney Gray had high hopes of making the state gymnastics meet on the floor after coming up just short the last couple of years....
 sports/gymnastics February 17, 2019 - 12:16pm
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West Central Area's Hailey Bennett (left) and Morgan Woodle force Brandon-Evansville's Mikenna Pattrin into a contested shot late in the first half on Friday afternoon in Brandon. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Girls basketball: Knights inch toward top of 6A South after win at B-E
Two teams that are fighting to keep climbing the ladder in the Section 6A South seeding met in Brandon on Saturday afternoon as the West Central...
 sports/basketball February 17, 2019 - 10:28am
The Alexandria girls hockey team embraces at center ice after receiving second place medals on Thursday night after falling to Fergus Falls in the section 6A championship game 3-1. (Jared Rubado / Echo Press) play button
Girls Hockey: Fergus ends Alexandria's section title run
Alexandria had established the right to be considered the favorite in the Section 6A field until proven otherwise. On Thursday night in Willmar,...
 sports/hockey February 15, 2019 - 12:09am
(From left) Derek Steidl of Alexandria, Sarah Glover of Osakis and Eric and Shelby Thesing of Carlos gather round a northern that was just an inch shy of keeping Saturday at the Fishing for the Cure ice fishing challenge on Smith Lake. (Ross Evavold / Echo Press)
Fishing For the Cure sets sights high
Alexandria Industries set a lofty goal for its 13th annual Fishing for the Cure ice fishing challenge Saturday afternoon on Smith Lake. The...
 sports/outdoors February 16, 2019 - 3:40pm
Winnifred Lanyero carries a box of food at her local church in Glenwood, where she volunteers for Manna Market. She will be attending Alexandria Technical & Community College in August. (Contributed)
Striving for a bigger cause: Lanyero's nursing aspirations led her to Alexandria
In July 2017, Winnifred Lanyero stepped out of a plane and walked on American soil for the first time. Even though she was only 21 years old,...
 News February 17, 2019 - 7:27am
Osakis senior guard Tianna Stanek gets to the basket in the first half of Friday night's game against Browerville-Eagle Valley. Stanek had 10 first-half points to help the Silverstreaks take control early in the win. (Eric Morken / Osakis Review)
Girls basketball: Sustained effort pays off with third win in last four for Osakis
The Osakis girls basketball team has prided itself on continuing to play hard throughout a difficult season in terms of wins and losses. The...
 sports/basketball February 15, 2019 - 10:51pm
Runestone Museum volunteers bring a Viking-style boat to Alexandria. The boat is one used in a Science Channel TV series about ancient Viking travels in North America. The Kensington Rune Stone and the Runestone Museum will be featured in the fourth episode on Sunday, March 3. (Contributed)
TV show delves into Runestone
Fans of the Kensington Runestone may be tickled to learn that this century-old mystery will be featured in a Science Channel series called "America's...
 News/science and nature February 15, 2019 - 12:07pm
Program offers help for homebuyers
More than $60 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities and counties, including $222,407 for Alexandria. Homebuyers can take advantage of these resources through the Minnesota Housing Start Up loan program,...
 News/government and politics February 15, 2019 - 4:35pm
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Walz proposes $4.6 million in response to CWD spread
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday, Feb. 15, requested $4.6 million to fight the spread of chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological...
 sports/outdoors February 15, 2019 - 4:23pm
Ski and snowshoe trails will be lit by candles at Lake Carlos State Park this weekend. (Contributed)
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Candlelight ski, snowshoe at Lake Carlos Lake Carlos State Park will open its trails from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, for skiing or snowshoeing...
 community/events February 15, 2019 - 12:28pm
Law Enforcement Blotter: Feb. 13-14
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Wednesday, Feb. 13 Suspicious vehicle, caller reported a vehicle was parked in front of the residence, checked...
 News February 15, 2019 - 11:51am
Joyce McIntosh
Senior services coordinator introduced to county board
Senior citizens have a new face to greet them at the Douglas County Senior Services office. Joyce McIntosh, the new senior coordinator, was introduced...
 News February 15, 2019 - 9:10am
What does it take to score 100 goals in high school? Wadena's Max Phillips knows.
WADENA, Minn. — When Max Phillips first laced up a pair of hockey skates, he hated it. But watching his older brother, Dylan, the game continued...
 sports/hockey 18 hours 6 min ago

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