From the Echo Press archives, 1932: Douglas County sheriff seizes Essex sedan with 201 gallons of alcohol
This week in history in Douglas County.
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2 additional charges filed in Douglas County felony sex case
Zachary Levi Wittmer, 34, had been charged with eight counts of felony criminal sexual conduct in May 2022, but two more charges were added to the same case on Dec. 19.
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Recipes to ring in the New Year
Having a New Year's Eve celebration? Try these recipes.
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Alexandria's Legacy of the Lakes Museum wraps up 'fun' and 'busy' season
The museum's season usually starts mid-May and goes until Oct. 31.
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Alexandria City Council member retires after 26 years
Dave Benson was honored on Thursday, Dec. 15, as he heads into retirement. For the last 26 years, he represented Ward 4 on the Alexandria City Council.
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Alexandria has more coffee shops per resident than nation's top metropolises
Alexandria, with a population of 14,690, has one coffee shop for every 1,469 people.
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Alexandria Police put a warrant out for the Grinch, make an arrest near local school
On Thursday, Dec. 22, Mr. Grinch was spotted near the Runestone Alternative School handing out treats to students and staff.
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It's Travis' Turn: What's in a name?
The following is an opinion column written by an Echo Press editorial staff member. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo Press.
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Letter: Slow, missing mail and no explanation
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.
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