May 22, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Permit applications, donations, and bid contracts rounded out a fairly routine Douglas County board meeting on May 14. Inquiries from a first-term commissioner added a few points. Continue Reading
May 16, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Douglas County commissioners were presented with the Blue Ribbon Award at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The honor is given to counties and tribes that have exhibited excellence in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Continue Reading
April 24, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature’s reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday’s Douglas County Commissioners’ meeting. Commissioners also approved bids and accepted grants. Continue Reading
April 23, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
If economic recovery can be measured by an increase in housing additions, we’re feeling much better. Douglas County collected $219,057 in permit fees for 2012; 11 percent more than in 2011. In fact, all but one category saw an increase. Preliminary plats are still lower in comparison with the five-year average. Continue Reading
April 11, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Although west central Minnesota was hit with another winter storm Thursday, the construction season is bumping along in Douglas County. County Engineer/Public Works Director Dave Robley updated county commissioners on planned road construction in 2013. Continue Reading
April 2, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Staff at the Douglas County Jail is preparing to be compliant with the national Prison Rape Elimination Act and the next generation of 911 service is progressing at the sheriff’s office. The Red Willow Arts Coalition will once again grace the courthouse lawn with groovy tunes and a housing expansion is planned in Miltona. Continue Reading
April 2, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Negotiations have been ongoing between Douglas County commissioners and the Lakes Area Recreation (LAR) board of directors for the past three years. Finally, an agreement was reached in December 2011 to raise the LAR’s rent to $1 per square foot beginning January 1, 2013. But that’s not how the contract presented to the county board reads. Continue Reading
April 1, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Douglas County is beefing up it’s watercraft inspector staff from five last year to eight inspectors this year. Commissioners question exactly what inspectors have the authority to execute. Continue Reading
March 28, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Asking for help is frustrating, especially when you aren’t speaking the same language literally. Douglas County Social Services recognizes this hurdle with a limited English proficiency component added to the 2013 Civil Rights Compliance Plan. Spanish has been identified as the non-English language most likely to be spoken in Douglas County. Continue Reading
March 18, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Douglas County Commissioners OK MnDOT agreement regarding roundabout south of Alexandria, started spring bids and accepted donations at last meeting. Continue Reading
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