Douglas County News

Posted: Monday, December 9, 2019

Following a detailed Truth in Taxation meeting, December 5, Douglas County Commissioners approved the 2020 budget and levy. The $54.1 million budget is a summary of all expect...

Posted: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is very fortunate to have two highly skilled K9 officers.   Both are regionally certified. Now, Ozzy, the veteran K9, is nationally ce...

Posted: Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The future of the county owned building on Douglas Street in Alexandria dominated the start of the December 3 county board meeting. That property formerly housed the First Lut...

Posted: Monday, December 2, 2019

Douglas County winters come with a guarantee. At some point there will be snow. At some point there will be ice. At some point we must drive on it. Thankfully we have Douglas ...

Posted: Monday, December 2, 2019

It will be snowmobile season before we know it. At its November 15 meeting Douglas County Commissioners began by approving a resolution for Douglas Area Trail Association so i...

Posted: Monday, December 2, 2019

Posted: Friday, November 29, 2019

Posted: Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Posted: Friday, November 22, 2019

At their December 3 board meeting, Douglas County Commissioners are expected to vote on the future of a building the county purchased at 822 Douglas Street in Alexandria. On a...

Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Residents of Douglas County may not give much thought to the ditches and wetlands, but they play an important role in our community. And, they may impact you whether you live ...

Posted: Monday, November 18, 2019

The beauty of Douglas County parks is surpassed only by the number of activities available during the winter months. “There’s plenty of room for everyone,” says Parks Superint...

Posted: Monday, November 18, 2019

Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow wants to remind owners of land classified as agricultural and manufactured home that second half tax payments are due on or befor...

Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Following recommendations made by Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow, the Board of Commissioners is hopeful the 2020 levy will be set at $28.4 million which should ...

Posted: Tuesday, November 5, 2019

2019 Douglas County Plat Books are available for sale. They are $28 which includes tax.  They will be available for purchase at Douglas County Public Works, the County Au...

Posted: Friday, November 1, 2019

Winter comes every year. And every year we promise to be better prepared. Let’s get ready together during Winter Hazard Awareness Week November 4 – 8. “Preparing as a county i...

Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2019

We all know a library provides a great learning opportunity. Just think of all the books, DVDS, and other materials available within its walls. What you may not know, is recen...

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Douglas County will be saving more than 2 million dollars in interest on two existing bond projects. Tuesday, October 15, county commissioners approved the refinancing of bond...

Posted: Friday, October 11, 2019

Close your eyes for a moment. Remember when your mom read to you? The sound of her voice. Helping to turn the pages. Your favorite blanket on your lap. You can relive those ch...

Posted: Thursday, October 10, 2019

Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Douglas County Commissioners made a series of important decisions at the October 1 board meeting. These decisions impact residents, visitors, business owners and county employ...

Posted: Friday, September 27, 2019

Posted: Monday, September 23, 2019

Are you looking for the best locations to view our colorful fall leaves? Douglas County Parks are a perfect place! From terrific Tamarack to magnificent maples, Douglas County...

Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2019

Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019

There is simply no better way to learn what lurks in our lakes than to look. Douglas County Minnesota did a lot of looking this summer. The biggest concern is what are called ...

Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The Douglas County Board heard from several residents at its board meeting September 3 and it conducted routine county business. First the residents’ issues. A man who lives n...

Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The Douglas County Board continued to work its way through 2020 appropriation requests from agencies that provide a wide variety of services to area residents. At its Septembe...

Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2019

A missing Evansville woman with Alzheimer's disease was safely returned to her home after being reported missing September 1. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to ...

Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Where would we be without books? Here in Douglas County we don’t have to answer that question because we have a lot of books! Just ask the Friends of the Library who hold an a...

Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2019

There was a packed agenda for Douglas County commissioners on August 20, 2019. One of the duties of board members is to act as the Drainage Authority for county ditches. Under...

Posted: Monday, August 19, 2019

Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow wants to remind owners of mobile homes their first half tax payments are due on or before Tuesday, September 3, 2019.   Paym...

Posted: Monday, August 12, 2019

Douglas County employees serve a community of great people! We want to meet you, answer your questions about county government, and maybe even interest you in a job with the c...

Posted: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, August 6. Among the actions taken, they approved the sale of $5.125 million dollars in General Obligation Solid Waste Re...

Posted: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to be alert to ongoing scams. The sheriff’s office has received many recent complaints involving a phone sc...

Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Today is the day! Don’t even think about picking up your cellphone while driving unless it’s to call 911. Minnesota’s Hands-Free law took effect today, August 1. The Douglas C...

Posted: Monday, July 29, 2019

Notice is hereby given that Douglas County has contracted an aquatic invasive species control project involving herbicide treatments of flowering rush infestations in Grants L...

Posted: Monday, July 29, 2019

Posted: Monday, July 29, 2019

Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2019

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners appointed two new department heads at the July 16 board meeting and made a series of other decisions that will benefit the county and...

Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

Due to continued high water on certain lakes in Douglas County, the Board of Commissioners voted July 16 to implement a second temporary slow, no-wake zone on certain lakes. T...

Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

Volunteers from across Minnesota are needed on Saturday, August 17 to participate in a statewide search for starry stonewort, one of Minnesota’s newest aquatic invasive specie...

Posted: Friday, July 12, 2019

Posted: Friday, July 12, 2019

Posted: Friday, June 28, 2019

What a day! A downpour didn’t stop nearly 200 people from taking part in this year’s Senior Expo. They lined up bright and early at St. Mary’s Church in Alexandria to begin an...

Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2019

That could explain a lot. That could explain hurtful words, angry outbursts, alcohol and substance abuse. That could even explain difficulty in school, chronic health conditio...

Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, instead of its usual Tuesday morning time period, so board members could hold a Board of Appeal & Equalization Mee...

Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019

To protect the shorelines of lakes in Douglas County, the Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to enact temporary slow, no-wake zones on 19 lakes. These no-wake zo...

Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to purchase the First Lutheran Church located at 822 Douglas Street. The closing is expected to occur on or before September 30...

Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

With a final shake, Douglas County K9 Officer Vinny officially retired.   And, with amazing agility, Douglas County K9 Officer Hunter leaped into duty. It’s transition ti...

Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2019

Our mind allows us to dream. It enables us to remember. And, for some, unfortunately, it provides a window for memory loss. Dawn Dailey, the director of the Douglas County Lib...

Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Douglas County is fast becoming a destination for its wonderful wineries and locally brewed beer. On May 21, the commissioners approved several applications that will allow ex...

Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen welcomed three new deputy sheriffs to the office Tuesday, May 21. He swore in Sarah Hubacher, Nate Larson and Chad Peterson. Sheriff Wolb...

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019

There are some very lucky families and animals in and around Douglas County. Members of a creatively named Handicraft Support Group knitted, crocheted and sewed an amazing ass...

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Every spring, my water patrol deputies start the safe boating process by loading up the buoys and heading out to area lakes. Buoys are markers that help boaters navigate the w...

Posted: Friday, May 10, 2019

Douglas County’s abundant supply of lakes are a visual reminder of the importance of water. But how much do most of us know about the water cycle? Thanks to the annual Kids Gr...