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They include a walk, a run, a parade, new concert series, Earth Day event and motorcycle show.

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.

It’s a $1.24 million aerial fire truck that will replace a 1999 ladder truck that needed extensive repairs, according to Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.

The fire happened at Ferguson Brothers Excavating on County Road 82.

This week in history in Douglas County.

This week in history in Douglas County.

The fire occurred after a portable heater was used to thaw frozen pipes underneath the home. No injuries were reported.

Patrick Kenny is a mental health advocate, author and inspirational speaker.

Alexandria to receive new COVID grant More than $2.24 million was distributed to Minnesota cities through the COVID Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Written By: Al Edenloff | 7:10 am, May 11, 2021 It will be used for state-aid road projects in the city. More than $2.24 million was distributed to Minnesota cities through the act. The amount was based on the city’s 2021 total municipal state aid allocation. The money will be available after ...

Alexandria Fire Chief Jeff Karrow recalls fighting fire as tough, technical and all about teamwork Fire chief remembers how well all the fire departments and other agencies worked together, to avoid injuries, save downtown residents as nearly 90 firefighters responded a year ago. 6:23 am, Feb. 25, 2021 × Firefighters from six departments battled the the blaze in downtown Alexandria Feb. 25, 2020. Some were on the scene for nine hours. (Echo Press file photo) When Al...