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State Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, collects food and clothing items in the parking lot of Eldens Fresh Foods Saturday, Dec. 8. Scott Olson (middle) and Alexandria City Council member Todd Jensen volunteered to help. (Al Edenloff / Echo Press)
Franson's food, clothing drive a success
Bags and boxes of food and clothing quickly piled up around State Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, while she was sitting outside of Elden's Fresh...
 News December 14, 2018 - 6:54pm
Alexandria's Mayson Toft gets to a loose puck against St. Cloud on Thursday night. Toft assisted on a Marki Oberg goal late in the third period of the 3-1 loss to the Icebreakers. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
Girls hockey: Cardinals sticking together through goal-scoring troubles
The Alexandria girls hockey team continues to do a lot of things well, except for the most important piece -- finding the back of the net. The...
 sports / hockey December 14, 2018 - 10:42am
Bronze star grave markers are used to mark the graves of veterans. The symbols on the star are as follows: crossed rifles for land forces and an anchor for sailors. The letters signify fraternity, charity and loyalty. The marker was patterned after the Civil War Grand Army of the Republic Badge. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press)
Bronze stars should be placed by next Memorial Day
Next spring, bronze stars missing from grave sites of area veterans will be replaced. A funding policy for those stars was approved Tuesday at...
 News / government and politics December 14, 2018 - 10:13am
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Undated courtesy photo of Jodi Huisentruit. The 27-year-old Long Prairie, Minn., native was working as a morning TV news anchor in Mason City, Iowa, when she disappeared in 1995. During the early-morning hours of June 27, 1995, someone attacked Huisentruit as she was unlocking her red Mazda Miata in the parking lot of her apartment complex and dragged her into an unknown vehicle. She hasn't been seen since. Photo courtesy of FindJodi.com.
'48 Hours' to feature 1995 disappearance of former Alexandria TV anchor
The TV show "48 Hours" on Saturday, Dec. 15, will feature the 1995 disappearance of Mason City, Iowa, television news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Huisentruit...
 News / crime and courts December 14, 2018 - 8:36am
The Gibsons bought the manger figures last year. The figures illuminate from within until 11 p.m. (Karen Tolkkinen / Echo Press)
Who stole the baby Jesus?
The couple that runs the Cedar Rose Inn says someone stole the baby Jesus from the manger scene on their side lawn. They discovered it missing...
 News / crime and courts December 14, 2018 - 7:22am
The Alexandria boys hockey team celebrates a Caleb Strong goal in the second period that tied the game up at 3-3 against St. Cloud. (Eric Morken / Echo Press) play button
Boys hockey: A win, but not without some worry
Win or lose, the Alexandria boys hockey team was going to learn a lot about itself this week. The Cardinals were 4-0 entering Monday and had...
 sports / hockey December 13, 2018 - 11:50pm
Three vehicles collided on Highway 27 West at the intersection of Country Shores in Alexandria Thursday afternoon. (Abel Mehari / Echo Press)
Three injured in three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash west of Alexandria sent three people to the hospital Thursday afternoon. At about 2 p.m., a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville driven...
 News / accidents December 13, 2018 - 7:16pm
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New details emerge in shooting: Suspect faces felony robbery charges
One of the two men arrested in connection with the Dec. 8 shooting in Alexandria has been formerly charged and bail has been set. New details...
 News / crime and courts December 13, 2018 - 5:50pm
Willy Porter and the Trews entertain crowds with upbeat versions of Christmas music during a Holiday Train stop in Alexandria Thursday morning. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf. (Lowell Anderson / Echo Press)
Music helps feed the hungry
Not only did entertainers on the Holiday Train provide Christmas music to brighten the day for people in Alexandria Thursday, but the railway...
 News December 13, 2018 - 3:03pm
Bomb threats reported in Alexandria, across the country
Bomb threats were emailed to several Alexandria businesses today, Thursday, Dec. 13, and are believed to be part of a nationwide scam, according to authorities. The Alexandria Police Department was called to several businesses to investigate the threats, which were all made through...
 News / crime and courts December 13, 2018 - 3:28pm
Analise Saltmarsh, 9, (left) and Brooke Kleinschmidt, 8, performed for their second time at Jingle Bells. The two girls, who attend Osakis Public School, sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." (Abel Mehari / Echo Press)
Jingle Bells nears goal of $90,000
It was another successful Jingle Bells Telethon Saturday night, with the pledged amount of donations reaching more than $85,000. "That was the...
 community / events December 12, 2018 - 7:22am
Law Enforcement Blotter: Dec. 12
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Wednesday, Dec. 12 Motorist assist, farm equipment broken down, flat tire, Hazel Hill Road SE, East Lake Victoria...
 News / crime and courts December 13, 2018 - 5:59pm
Osakis junior Nate Kulzer raises his arm in victory after getting a pin at 132 pounds against WCA-A-B-E on Tuesday night in Osakis. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Wrestling: Gruchow, Andreasen both pleased with what their guys showed in Knights’ win
Fans who like pins got what they came for as Osakis hosted West Central Area-Ashby-Brandon-Evansville for a dual on Tuesday night. Ten of the...
 sports / wrestling December 12, 2018 - 12:21am
Law Enforcement Blotter: Dec. 11
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Tuesday, Dec. 11 Animal complaint, caller would like to speak to a deputy about her neighbor’s dog coming...
 News / crime and courts December 12, 2018 - 4:52pm
Osakis' Carter Grove (left) and Jacob Backes swarm Browerville-Eagle Valley's Zak Irsfeld with a full-court press on Tuesday night. That defense helped the Silverstreaks improve to 3-0 with a 67-41 win. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Boys basketball: So far, so good for Osakis
Osakis boys basketball coach Matt Hoelscher said before the season ever started that players and coaches on this team knew they were capable...
 sports / basketball December 12, 2018 - 2:20pm

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