Sports and the arts are alive in Alexandria too. The Andria Theater inaugurated a new marquee that lights up downtown, just like their live performances do.
We collaborated with the Alexandria College Law Enforcement program on the best ways to bring college students interested or enrolled in law enforcement to our agency and provide non-police services to our community.
Our biggest problem is where to obtain help for ourselves or others and what the guidelines are for receiving it. Our non-profits and service groups are busy finding answers.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners, which I chair, approved an aggressive schedule of road improvements. The one that will likely get the most attention is the roundabout near the YMCA on 82.
In our community, homelessness is increasing and during the winter months in Minnesota, the temperatures outside are unsafe for anyone without shelter.
