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Minnesota man, 87, wished to 'never wake up' as COVID-19 took its toll on mental health, too Now recovering, Jon Haaven of Alexandria, Minn., says "I had no physical sickness, only the mental anguish that tormented me for days, weeks, on end.” 11:00 am, Feb. 16, 2021 × Jon Haaven, 87, recuperates at his Alexandria home after dealing with mental aspects of having COVID-19. (Celeste Edenloff / Echo Press) ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — When people think about COVID-19, the physical aspects are what tend to stick out most: fever, body aches, loss of smell and taste, cough, short...

This week in history in Douglas County. Written By: Rachel Barduson | 2:30 pm, Jan. 13, 2021 This Week in 1961, 60 years ago: The reorganized Alexandria City Council discussed the proposal for a new fire hall and police station. A hearing was also held on the rezoning of the south corner lot of 15th and Fillmore, the construction site of the Elks Club. 1971, 50 years ago: An Alexandria man serving in Vietnam was featured in the Sunday edition of the Minneapolis Tribune. Lt. John Martinson commands a platoon of infantry of the B Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Brigade of t...