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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
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
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Ice changes candlelight event at Lake Carlos State Park
Icy conditions have changed plans for a candlelight ski at Lake Carlos State Park this Saturday, Jan. 19. This event will now only be a snowshoe event due to the poor condition of the ski trails with the ice.  "We will still have the snowshoe portion for those wanting to snowshoe...
 News / Weather January 18, 2019 - 9:25am
Law Enforcement Blotter: Jan. 17
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Thursday, Jan. 17 Assist other agency, vehicle in ditch, South Maple Lake Road SW, Highway 29. Assist other...
 News January 18, 2019 - 2:24pm
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
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
B-E School Board salaries stay the same
The Brandon Evansville School Board — which included the two new members who were elected last November, Jana Anderson and Diane Richter — approved board member salaries at the Monday, Jan. 14 meeting. Board chairman David Anderson, who said he's not on the board for the money,...
 News January 18, 2019 - 12:18pm
This 'Patriot House' on Little Detroit Lake is among those that have been broken into recently. The 'Patriot House' was set up for free use by military servicemen and women, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders. (Vicki Gerdes / Forum News Service)
Fish house vandalism prompts reward
Already this winter there have been two dozen reported cases of break-ins to fish houses in Douglas County. One of those was Carol VanderWeyst's...
 News / crime and courts January 16, 2019 - 10:21am
On her last day in office, Dawn Crouse stands in front of record books in the Douglas County Recorder's Office. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
Her career began in 1976: Douglas County Recorder retires after nearly 43 years
Shortly after she turned 20, Dawn (Rustand) Crouse saw an ad in the newspaper about a job opening in the county’s recorder office. Out of 50...
 News January 15, 2019 - 3:46pm
B-E School District to start day care program
Parents in the Brandon-Evansville School District may soon have a new option for before- and after-school child care. The B-E School Board approved the adoption of a day care program on both ends of the school day at its Monday night meeting. Surveys were sent to parents of students...
 News January 16, 2019 - 7:21am
Letter to the Editor: A solution to the salt problem - new tires
To the editor: I read your article about the ongoing salt problem ("What to do about salt," Jan. 4) with interest. I am a Smithsonian subscriber so I've been thinking about it for a while. Rebates from the government for high efficiency water softeners is a great idea. In a free...
 opinion / letters 3 hours 18 min ago
Swimming and diving: Cardinals punch ticket to state true team
The Alexandria boys swimming and diving team has shown off its depth all season and that fits perfectly into the format of a true team meet where every finish is scored. The Cardinals will swim at state true team on Jan. 26 at the University of Minnesota after taking second at the...
 sports / swimming and diving 6 hours 12 min ago
Commentary: What are panic attacks trying to tell us?
By Claudia Liljegren, MSW, LICSW, St. William's Mental Health, Parkers Prairie, MN People who experience panic attacks oftentimes have intense fear and stress that may be frightening to others as well as to themselves. Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, reach a peak within about...
 opinion 6 hours 20 min ago
For the record
Alexandria City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4:30 p.m. Location: Board of Commissioners Room, Douglas County Courthouse, 305 Eighth Ave. W. The City Council will attend a regular meeting of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to discuss items of common interest. Agenda...
 News 9 hours 26 min ago

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