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Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District treats wastewater and discharges the treated water into Lake Winona. The discharge is just one of the sources of phosphorus in the lake. (Lowell Anderson | Echo Press)

Local

Alexandria’s sewer system seeks $67.4M upgrade

It would includes a membrane bioreactor that would block viruses, pathogens and a variety of pollutants from getting into Lake Winona.

Editorials

An Echo Press Editorial: Join this trek to find lake invaders in Douglas County

By the Echo Press Editorial Board

August 10, 2022 11:17 AM

Local

Proposed watershed protection plan raises questions about Alexandria area development

The public may comment on the proposed plan through July 19

July 01, 2022 08:09 AM

Minnesota

State warns people and pets to stay away from blue-green algae

Warmer weather, lakes and phosphorus pollution can lead to the dangerous algae

June 17, 2022 03:01 PM

Latest Headlines

Local

Long-term harm to Whiskey Lake unlikely from wastewater spill, state official says

He adds that the City of Brandon sewer pipes are cracked.

May 27, 2022 09:05 PM

By Karen Tolkkinen

Minnesota

Sewage treatment plants in Minnesota not required to notify downstream neighbors

Releases can threaten downstream drinking water, MPCA says

May 18, 2022 06:05 AM

By Karen Tolkkinen

Letters

Letter: Education alone is not enough to stop wake surfing damage

The following is a letter to the editor submitted to the newspaper by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo Press. To submit a letter, send it to aedenloff@echopress.com or Echo Press, P.O. Box 549, Alexandria, MN 56308.

February 11, 2022 10:12 AM