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Two local senators pleased with session
The two Republican state senators representing Douglas County were satisfied with the outcome of the legislative session. Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen,...
 News/government and politics 22 hours 37 min ago
The Minnewaska girls track and field athletes and coaches are all smiles as they hold up their Class A state true team championship trophy after winning the meet in Stillwater on Saturday. (Submitted photo)
Track and field: Lakers’ progression peaks with a true team state title
The Minnewaska girls track and field program has a deep and talented team this season, and never was that more evident than in Stillwater on...
 sports/track and field May 20, 2019 - 10:58am
Alexandria shortstop Autumn Botz throws to first for an out against Sartell on May 2. Botz hit a second-inning grand slam in the Section 8AAA opener at Sauk Rapids-Rice on Tuesday afternoon to help the Cardinals to a 7-2 win. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Softball: Botz’s grand slam helps Alexandria to win in playoff opener
Alexandria softball coach Randy Albers said after the Cardinals fell to 0-5 with an 11-5 loss to Sartell on May 2 that he believed his young...
 sports/softball 16 hours 18 min ago
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More facility options added, some deleted
Two more facility options — with lower price tags than the first four options that were unveiled in April — were presented at a work session...
 News 17 hours 46 min ago
Bullying alleged at District 206
Two issues — bullying and books — packed the district office conference room Monday night for the Alexandria School Board's regular monthly...
 News/education 17 hours 34 min ago
Law Enforcement Blotter: May 17-19
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Friday, May 17 Patrol activity, deputy was waved down for a man that fell off his bike and hit his face, Highway...
 News May 20, 2019 - 4:51pm
Traffic backs up from the main parking lot at Alexandria Area High School to Pioneer Road. Beginning on Monday, May 20, that road will become a one-way road for entering traffic. The road to the south that connects to 50th Avenue will be a one-way for exiting traffic. (File photo)
AAHS roads changing to one-ways
In an effort to improve safety and traffic flow, two roads leading to and from Alexandria Area High School's main parking lot are being temporarily...
 News/education May 19, 2019 - 6:52am
A 3D model provided by Alexandria Industries shows what its 12,000-square-foot building expansion will look like when the project is completed. (Contributed)
Make room for a new press: Alexandria Industries breaks ground on expansion
Alexandria Industries broke ground Tuesday on an expansion of its manufacturing building on County Road 22 in Alexandria. Construction is expected...
 Business May 18, 2019 - 12:14pm
Andrew Knoll (left) and Miltona native Joe Kastner are junior engineering majors at the University of Minnesota Duluth who also operate a niche vintage motorcycle parts manufacturer in Duluth, Knoll Restorations. The business was chosen as the winner of UMD’s Shark Tank event. (Contributed)
Miltona native wins UMD Shark Tank event
Duluth's business sharks/ judges chose Knoll Restorations as the winner of the 4th annual UMD Shark Tank event on April 30 at the University...
 Business May 17, 2019 - 5:12pm
Julie Critz
Taking financial message to the public
If Julie Critz seems to be following what has been going on — or not going on, depending on your point of view — in St. Paul lately, that...
 News/education May 17, 2019 - 7:48am
Alexandria's Ashton Schlosser takes aim at a target during a May 13 league night at the Alexandria Shooting Park. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Dominance on the range: Alex trap shooters post more big numbers
Members of the Alexandria trap shooting team shared a laugh at the shooting station after the voice of one of their teammates cracked when he...
 sports 34 min ago
Sue Wadsworth chokes up when talking about her mother Evadne (second from left). Also pictured is Sue's partner Alan Cassvant. (Ross Evavold / Echo Press)
More than a house: Wadsworth becomes first to pay off Habitat home
It was two decades ago, but Sue Wadsworth will never forget the people from a fledgling Habitat for Humanity program who helped build her house. "They...
 News 3 hours 4 min ago
Girls golf: Knights take second at conference meet
The West Central Area girls golf team took second place at Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course during the Quad County Conference Meet. Jessica St. Martin continued her strong season. She took third place with a score of 88. She was one of 10 golfers that was recognized with all-conference...
 sports/golf 13 hours 46 min ago
Softball: Ashby splits doubleheader with HLA
The Ashby softball team split its doubleheader with Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Monday afternoon. After the Arrows took game one by a score of 3-2, they could not pull out a win in game two losing 10-5. HLA had 10 hits and got to Ashby starting pitcher Madison Bestul early. She gave...
 sports/softball 13 hours 47 min ago
The Chargers celebrate Haddey Zastrow's sixth inning home run during Brandon-Evansville's 4-1 win over Parkers Prairie Tuesday afternoon. (Jared Rubado / Echo Press)
Softball: Zastrow's home run lifts B-E over Parkers Prairie
The Brandon-Evansville softball team had lost two games all season heading into the opening game in the Section 6A playoffs. After Parkers Prairie...
 sports/softball 14 hours 26 min ago

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