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Echo Press' new website goes live next week

The Echo Press will launch a new website next week, with new features to improve the experience of our digital readers. The new echopress.com...

News 1 hour 8 min ago

SuperAmerica in Alexandria will close its doors at the end of July. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)

SuperAmerica to close doors

The SuperAmerica convenience store at 3rd Avenue and Nokomis St. will close at the end of July. Manager Carrie Keesling said the store's lease...

Business/announcements 47 min 36 sec ago

Watch out for fresh oil on Hwy 27 between Alexandria, Hoffman

The Minnesota Department of Transportation warns motorists to watch for fresh oil on Highway 27 between Hoffman and Alexandria, from Wild Rose Lane/Timber Shores Drive to Honeysuckle Lane. Crews are in this area completing a preventative maintenance sealcoat project and fresh oil...

News/traffic and construction 2 hours 57 min ago

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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

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

Law Enforcement Blotter: July 18

DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Thursday, July 18 Animal complaint, caller reported an injured deer is in the yard, Highway 27 W., Kensington. Shooting...

News 3 hours 20 min ago

Brandon Johnson

Boys Soccer: Johnson to assume head coaching duties

After five years of serving as an assistant, Brandon Johnson is set to take over as the head coach of the Alexandria boys soccer team this fall. Former...

sports/soccer 3 hours 22 min ago

Riley Simonson stands at second base after hitting a double in the bottom of the sixth inning during Alexandria's game-one loss to Perham 3-2. (Jared Rubado / Echo Press)

Baseball: Post 87 loses two heartbreakers against Perham

The importance of insurance runs was put on display in the second game of the Alexandria Legion baseball team's doubleheader against Perham on...

sports/baseball 5 hours 54 min ago

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

Lexington Realty International purchased the bank note on Viking Plaza about six weeks ago. It owned and managed the property for about a decade until it was unable to extend its mortgage and a New York bank took control of the property in 2018. (Contributed photo)

Mall is ready for a comeback

Tired of hearing all the gloom and doom about Viking Plaza? Not everyone feels that way — especially Alan Retkinsk, CEO of Lexington Realty...

News 6 hours 20 min ago

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

Alexandria first baseman Kade Loge stretches to make the catch and record an out as Thief River Falls' Johnah Jimenez tries to reach in Tuesday's doubleheader at Knute Nelson Ballpark in Alexandria. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)

Baseball: Post 87 splits with Thief River Falls for its ninth win in July

A stretch of games that epitomizes summer baseball ended with the Alexandria Legion team going 5-3 while playing eight games in five days. That...

sports/baseball July 16, 2019 - 10:00pm

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

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

Rodney Naab

License bureau and facilities directors hired

Susan Crotteau has officially been hired as the deputy registrar/license director of the Douglas County License Bureau. The Douglas County...

News/government and politics 9 hours 3 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 July 18, 2019 - 8:21am

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