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Area Weather: Cold, dry pattern beginning to break, thankfully

What a great weekend we had this past weekend! We finally had a taste of summer. Saturday, we warmed-up into the upper 70s and lower 80s across most of the...

news Tue, Jun 16, 2009 - 5:39pm

While filming a documentary about the Kensington Runestone that will air this fall on The History Channel, actors Corey Okonek (standing), playing the role of Olaf Ohman, and Michael O'Loughlin, who played the role of a neighbor, examined a stone that was found wrapped in the roots of an aspen tree on Ohman's farm. Photo by Celeste Beam, Echo Press.

From the Echo Press: Runestone on 'The History Channel' this fall

By Celeste Beam Alexandria Echo Press The Kensington Runestone is once again in the limelight. This time, as part of a documentary set to air on The History Channel this...

news Mon, Jun 15, 2009 - 9:07am

Douglas County discusses costs of assessing property

A motion made by Douglas County Commissioner Jerry Johnson during Tuesday's regular meeting led to a debate about the costs involved to assess land parcels within the county. Johnson's motion...

government Sun, Jun 14, 2009 - 7:39am

Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson

Workers put up the first walls at the Alexandria Area YMCA Tuesday morning. A 56,000-square-foot facility is being constructed on a 25-acre site on County Road 82 west of Alexandria, across from Tastefully Simple.

YMCA takes shape - 25,000-pound walls go up

It's no longer just the stuff of dreams. An Alexandria Area YMCA is taking shape. The first Spancrete walls or panels were put in place this week. By today, Friday,...

news Mon, Jun 08, 2009 - 4:51am

Echo Press graphic

This drawing, based on plans from Water Technology Inc. and JLG Architects, gives an idea of how the Alexandria Area YMCA's aquatic center will look.

YMCA answers questions about pool

Some questions have surfaced about the Alexandria Area YMCA's aquatic center. Some are wondering how big the pool will be, what water activities will be offered, why a bigger pool...

news Mon, Jun 01, 2009 - 11:43am

Echo Press photo by Celeste Beam

Stage coach house finds new home

The Runestone Museum has a new house in its Fort Alexandria. The Miltona stage coach log house was moved to the museum Wednesday afternoon. The house was originally built in...

news Sun, May 31, 2009 - 9:20pm

Law enforcement project progresses

At Tuesday's regular board meeting, Douglas County commissioners were kept busy. Not only did they listen to and approve agenda items from Auditor/Treasurer Tom Reddick, Public Works Director Dave Robley,...

news / government Tue, May 19, 2009 - 4:08am

Uniting for a better community: Group plans to shape Alex area's destiny

Imagine the Alexandria area with: A regional auditorium. A new industrial park. Twenty percent more volunteers. Decreased poverty. Better trail access. More neighborhood block parties. More walleyes swimming in its...

news Mon, May 18, 2009 - 4:05am

Barsness sentenced for fabricating grants

The case against a 39-year-old former WesMin Resource Conservation and Development (WesMin RC&D) employee came to a close in Douglas County District Court Tuesday. Sheila Marie Barsness of Brandon, the...

news Sat, May 16, 2009 - 4:33am

Two vehicles crashed on Highway 27 West Wednesday.

Two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 sends one to HCMC

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 West near the I-94 exit Wednesday evening sent the driver of a 2002 Ford Taurus to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Clayton Abrahamson, 72,...

news Fri, May 15, 2009 - 4:42am

Council meetings, school activities are now on cable TV

The city of Alexandria and Alexandria School District 206 have formed a partnership to support, maintain and operate Alexandria's local access channel - Channel 7 for Charter Communications subscribers. The...

news / education Wed, May 13, 2009 - 4:12am

12-year-old girl injured in rollover in Alexandria

A 12-year Alexandria girl was seriously injured in a one-vehicle rollover Thursday night. Erica Reanee Just, a passenger in a vehicle driven by Samantha Madison, 17, of Alexandria, was transported...

news Fri, May 08, 2009 - 4:02pm

Echo Press photo by Lowell Anderson

Familiar building torn down

The old China Buffet restaurant at 1610 Broadway in Alexandria, which has stood vacant for the last couple of years, was torn down last week. The restaurant has since moved...

news Wed, May 06, 2009 - 12:31pm

This drawing shows how Washington Elementary School will look after it is renovated into a senior housing cooperative.
Drawing courtesy of Ringdahl Architects

Next assignment: Senior housing cooperative

So what will happen to Washington Elementary School after it closes? It will be transformed into a senior housing cooperative. The Village Cooperative of Alexandria will consist of 28 new...

news Mon, May 04, 2009 - 4:00am

Viola Smith, 23, is the legal guardian for her brother, Joey, 25, who is autistic.

Her brother's keeper

Viola Smith's hero will never save the world. All he has to do is smile, give her a hug or sing a song - and she is totally inspired. "I...

news Sat, Apr 25, 2009 - 3:55am

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