Douglas County News

Natural resources officials plan to enforce the state's invasive species laws in central Minnesota this weekend after zebra mussels were discovered near Alexandria last month.

When Nick Heltemas needed medical help, he turned to St. Cloud Hospital. The spry 72-year-old from St.

For Jeff Bosek of Alexandria, there's nothing more fun than finding a fishing pole in the depths of one of Douglas County's few hundred lakes, and then wondering how long the angler looked for it once he lost his grip and it went overboard.

Three people were arrested Tuesday night after a month-long marijuana investigation in Alexandria.

A portion of the garbage produced in the St. Cloud area will start heading to an Alexandria burning facility in August.

A one-vehicle rollover caused minor injuries and a brief power outage near Brandon Monday afternoon.

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

The city of Alexandria is now taking the lead on the project to build a joint law enforcement center inside a new county jail.

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners voted to sell bonds that could be used to finance jail-related expenses in the countya s $15 million building and renovation project.

Another step was taken to end domestic violence in Douglas County. At last Tuesdaya s Douglas County Board meeting, Chuck Nettestad, along with several other members of the United Communities Advocating Non-Violence committee, presented the county commissioners with a resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to prevent domestic violence.

Between 2006 and 2008 in Douglas County, 21 motorists were killed. Of those 21, five were not wearing their seat belts.

Between 2006 and 2008 in Douglas County, 21 motorists were killed. Of those 21, five were not wearing their seat belts.

At Tuesdaya s regular board meeting, Douglas County commissioners were kept busy.

The case against a 39-year-old former WesMin Resource Conservation and Development employee came to a close in Douglas County District Court Tuesday.

Former Minnesota Senator Mark Dayton, candidate for governor, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming meeting of the Douglas County Democratic Farmer Labor Party .

Comment on This Story / Send This Article to a Friend Special Focus Mining's economic impact could triple by 2013 UMD study pegs mining share of the regional economy at 34 percent, concludes it is growing.

Erica Reanee Just, a passenger in a vehicle driven by Samantha Madison, 17, of Alexandria, was transported by North Ambulance to Douglas County Hospital and then airlifted to St.

" Senators voted Monday to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana to ease their pain.

All drivers know that when the lights and sirens of a squad car are turned on, it means they need to pull over.

Erin Doyle, a 4th grader at St. Marya s School in Alexandria, found herself in a bubble Wednesday while learning about water chemistry during the 16th annual Kidsa Groundwater Festival at the Runestone Community Center.