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Quilters meeting today cancelled
The monthly meeting of the Lakes Area Quilters that was scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. The meeting, which had been set for Bethesda Lutheran Church at 1 p.m., will not be rescheduled. The next meeting of the quilters group will be in Februar...
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Trump talks ag labor and trade at the American Farm Bureau Convention
Admist the backdrop of the government shutdown, President Trump talked about the importance of a border wall, but also an ag labor fix and, of...
 Business / Agriculture January 18, 2019 - 11:10am
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
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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
Alexandria freshman guard Kristen Hoskins hangs in the air before passing off to a teammate during the first half against St. Cloud Tech on Friday night. (Eric Morken / Echo Press) play button
Boys basketball: Alexandria hitting its stride after dominating Tech
Alexandria boys basketball coach Forrest Witt always thought he had talent to work with this season. A lot of it was young talent, so it was...
 sports / basketball January 18, 2019 - 10:37pm
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
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
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Christenson, Maier nominated for AAA honors
Seniors Sydney Christenson and Sam Maier at Alexandria Area High School have been nominated to represent the school in the AAA program in Section...
 News / education 2 hours 22 min ago

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