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Invasive plant found in Grant Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed small patches of flowering rush, an invasive aquatic plant, in Grant Lake in Douglas County. The DNR has begun removing the plants by hand. Hand removal can be successful in small populations like this one. DNR staff will...
 News 13 hours 21 min ago
Members of Pedaling for a Purpose organized a car wash fundraiser for Ivy's Legacy Foundation and they'll be going on a 468-mile bike ride to raise more money later this month. They include (left to right) Cody DeWenter, Dacotah Stanek, Kenzie Schmiesing, Kasondra Collins and Shane Massmann. Not pictured is Adam Saltmarsh. (Contributed)
Pedaling for a Purpose: Six friends take on 468-mile bike ride
Six friends from Osakis will be going on a bike ride in a couple of weeks. Not just any bike ride. This one will last six days, cover about 468...
 News 17 hours 45 min ago
Over 2,000 pieces of military equipment from the Minnesota National Guard is being loaded onto rail cars through July 26 for movement from Camp Ripley. Photo courtesy Camp Ripley
Minnesota National Guard conducts massive rail movement from Camp Ripley for upcoming training exercise
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — Over 2,000 pieces of military equipment from the Minnesota National Guard is being loaded onto rail cars through July...
 News July 15, 2019 - 4:53pm
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Rising water has been a struggle for property owners at Spitzer Lake near Clitherall, Minn. This home is completely surrounded by water. The lake has no outlet and a viable solution has not been found yet, leaving property owners frustrated and fearful for their land and homes. David Samson / The Forum play button
Fearing homes will be lost to flooding lake in west-central Minnesota, residents beg for help
SPITZER LAKE, Minn. — Joe Stoi hoped he could pass his retirement home at Spitzer Lake to his grandson. But the Oakdale man’s plan is starting...
 News/Weather July 14, 2019 - 7:02am
Keith Ellison gave his victory speech at the DFL election night party in St. Paul, on Nov. 6, 2018. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minnesota to open wage theft investigation unit
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office created a new unit to investigate wage theft, according to a statement released Monday,...
 News/government and politics July 16, 2019 - 6:44pm
A look at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum's Boat Show from across the stern of a 1949 Chris-Craft, "Butterfly," owned by the Avery family of Carlos. (Al Edenloff / Echo Press)
Boat show brims with history
Boats from bygone eras sparked memories and conversations at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum's annual Boat and Car Show at Arrowwood Resort and...
 News July 16, 2019 - 4:46pm
Law Enforcement Blotter: July 16
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Tuesday, July 16 Property damage crash, vehicle versus deer, North Lake Jessie Road SE. Suspicious activity,...
 News July 17, 2019 - 4:57pm
Minnesota native wins 'Jeopardy!' again
The answer: Winning money. The question: What is Carlton, Minn., native Sam Kavanaugh doing on “Jeopardy!”? Kavanaugh, 28, was in his fourth...
 entertainment/television July 16, 2019 - 10:14am
The shelves at the Outreach Food Shelf of Douglas County got a boost recently from a grant from the Otto Bremer Trust. (Rachel Kubik / Echo Press)
Food shelf receives $24,000 grant
The Outreach Food Shelf of Douglas County is being awarded a $24,000 grant that will help stock the shelves with more than a month's worth of...
 News 19 hours 1 min ago
Oil painting by Naomi Bjorklund. (Contributed)
Artists open studio doors: Driving tour offers chance to view, talk art
The Art of the Lakes Studio Tour returns next weekend, opening artists' studios to the public across a wide swath of Douglas, Grant and Otter...
 community/events July 14, 2019 - 10:33am
No-wake restrictions remain on area lakes
Due to continued high water concerns, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has extended its no-wake restriction on 16 lakes in Douglas County. The board approved the recommendation as presented at its regular board meeting Tuesday, July 16. The restrictions will be in effect...
 News July 16, 2019 - 3:10pm
Alexandria School Board sends operating levy to voters
After discussions involving budget deficits this past year and into the future, the Alexandria School Board unanimously chose Monday night to send a ballot question to voters this fall that would fund an operating levy for the district. This operating levy, if passed, would financially...
 News July 17, 2019 - 6:48am
Auditorium would cost $7.6 million: Committee still split on options
An option to add an auditorium in the Brandon-Evansville School District would cost taxpayers an estimated $7.6 million.
News July 16, 2019 - 7:11am
The three honorary survivors (left to right), Austin Baune, Cindy Ziegelman and Dennis Anhalt, lead the way during the survivor lap. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
Purple power: Relay for Life raises more than $177,000
As dozens of cancer survivors, sporting purple shirts, walked the first lap, hundreds of Relay for Life participants lined the track, providing...
 News July 17, 2019 - 6:01am
Jillian Jones performs Monday, July 22, at Mount Carmel Retreat Center, 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE in Alexandria. (Contributed)
Jillian Jones to perform at Mount Carmel
Christian singer-songwriter Jillian Jones will return to Mount Carmel Retreat Center for a concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Jones released...
 lifestyle/faith 2 hours 7 min ago

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