Douglas County News
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...
Douglas County Safety Day
Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Douglas County employees all know the value of safety on the job. On Wednesday, May 01, employees in the Public Works Department refreshed their skills as part of Safety Day. ...
U of M Extension Horticulture Survey
Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
University of Minnesota Extension, Douglas County, Wants Your Input!! If you are a gardener or interested in lawns, landscapes, local foods, fruits and vegetables, water quali...
Quality Solid Waste Program
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2019
Most of us don’t give a second thought about what happens to the garbage we throw in our containers. We’re just glad the hauler comes every week to take it away. Out of sight,...
County Board Meeting April 16
Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Residents and visitors will notice activity at Lake Brophy Park based on action taken during the April 16 meeting. Commissioners approved the resources necessary to install th...
Lake Brophy County Park Survey
Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019
Douglas County wants your input on its newest park! The park is located on the north side of Lake Brophy, just off the Central Lakes Trail. This summer visitors will enjoy a s...
Severe Weather Awareness and Tornado Drill
Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Thursday, April 11th was the day designated as tornado drill day in Minnesota. Due to the expected snow and wind conditions, the National Weather Service has cancelled its par...
County Board Meeting April 2
Posted: Thursday, April 4, 2019
Concerts will continue at the Douglas County courthouse this summer. Commissioners approved a permit for the Red Willow Arts Coalition to host music on Thursday evenings. &nbs...
County Board Meeting March 19
Posted: Sunday, March 24, 2019
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 19 and took a number of actions. The board approved application for Runestone Electrical Association Operati...
Gardening Brown Bag Series
Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Gardening Brown Bag Series Every other week starting Tuesday, April 16 - Tuesday, August 20 Held at the Douglas County Library No cost or pre-registration Full details at http...
County Board Meeting March 5
Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
The Douglas County Board met Tuesday, March 5. Board Chair Charlie Meyer, Vice-Chair Keith Englund and Commissioners Jerry Rapp, Heather Larson and Tim Kalina approved a numbe...
Fruit & Vegetable Growers Workshop
Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Fruit & Vegetable Growers Workshop Wednesday, March 27 1:30 - 4:30 PM Extension Meeting Room $ 10/ Pre-Registration Required by March 22 Full details at https://www3.exten...
Douglas County Surveyor Honored
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Congratulations to Douglas County Surveyor Pat Veraguth. The Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors has named him Surveyor of the Year! This honor reflects Veraguth's ded...
County Hires New Senior Services Coordinator
Posted: Monday, February 11, 2019
Just call her Joyce. She’s the new senior coordinator in Douglas County and wants to quickly be on a first-name basis with the county’s 60 plus population. “People have been s...
Spring Vineyard Workshop
Posted: Monday, February 11, 2019
March 23 9 AM - 1 PM Held at Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery in Kasota $ 35 Registration and full details Click Here...
County Works to Reduce Use of Road Salt
Posted: Monday, February 4, 2019
It’s a busy winter for Douglas County Public Works. Crews keep 550 miles of county roads in the best winter driving condition possible. In addition to plowing snow, the county...