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Reporter Karen Tolkkinen grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a journalism degree in 1994. Driven by curiosity and a desire to learn about the United States, Karen Tolkkinen has covered local news from Idaho to New Hampshire to Alabama and landing at the Echo Press in Alexandria in 2017.

The cast features 50 students from the Alexandria area.

It was the second biggest year for the event.

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.

What's coming up for the Alexandria Planning Commission and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners

The Minnesota State Patrol is beefing up its presence on the state's highways to crack down on speeders and aggressive drivers. The safest and smartest way to avoid a ticket is to obey the rules of the road. If you're wondering, radar detectors are legal, but you can get ticketed for having one.

By the Echo Press Editorial Board

State Trooper Jesse Grabow answers your road safety questions.

This week in history in Douglas County.

The public is being asked to fill out a survey about park use. The survey will be open until the end of September.