Douglas County News
County Board Meeting December 3
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...
County Board Meeting November 19
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...
Watersheds, Ditches and Phosphorous
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 ...
Welcome Winter at Douglas County Parks!
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...
County Board Meeting November 5
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 ...
2019 Plat Books For Sale
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...
It's Just Winter - Prepare, Don't Panic
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...
Library Gets Help From Unique Source
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...
'Golden Book Girl' Coming to Douglas County Library
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...
October 1 County Board Meeting
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...
Leaf Viewing at Douglas County Parks
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...
Looking in our Lakes
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 ...
County Board Meeting September 3
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...
Approval of Budget Requests from Area Agencies
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...
Missing Evansville Woman Found
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 ...
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale a Success
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...
County Board Meeting August 20
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...
First Half Mobile Home Taxes Due
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...
Douglas County at the Fair
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...
Douglas County Board Meeting August 6
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...
Beware of Ongoing Scams
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...
Hands-Free Law Takes Effect!
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...
Proposed Flowering Rush Treatment in Grants Lake
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...
July 16 Board Meeting
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...
Continued Need for Slow, No-Wake Restrictions
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...
Volunteers Needed for Critical Lakes Project
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...
Senior Expo 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...
Jail Program Wins Award
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...
County Board Meeting June 17
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...
No-Wake Zones in Effect on 19 Area Lakes
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...
County Board Meeting June 4
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...
Transition Time in Douglas County K9 Program
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...
County Board Meeting May 21
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...
3 New Deputy Sheriffs Sworn In
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...
Crafting for a Cause
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...
Sheriff's Water Patrol and Boating Safety
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...
Kids Groundwater Festival
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...