Douglas County News
County Board Meeting March 7 2023
Posted: Monday, March 13, 2023
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved going out for bids on a large paving project between Brandon and Evansville and approved a permit for the new Summer Sounds ...
Douglas County Board Meeting February 15 2023
Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The February 15 meeting of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners began with a public hearing regarding the Conditional Use Permit of Virkus Properties. Land and Resource M...
Let's Get Growing
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Saturday, April 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discovery Middle School, Alexandria $ 20/Person (cash or check) More at https://z.umn.edu/GOLGG or by calling...
Douglas County Board Meeting January 17 2023
Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A refreshing start to the January 17 Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting included the introduction of members attending this year’s Leadership Alexandria program. Th...
Douglas County Named MCIT County of the Year
Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023
During the 2022 Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Annual Membership Meeting held in Bloomington Dec. 5, Board Chair Felix Schmiesing announced that Douglas Cou...
County Board Meeting January 3 2023
Posted: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Commissioner Charlie Meyer will serve as the chair of Douglas County Board of Commissioners in 2023. Commissioner Keith Englund will serve as vice chair. These were two of the...
Douglas County Board Meeting December 20 2022
Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners had a full agenda at the December 20 meeting. It began with approval of a 4 percent cost of living adjustment for non-union county em...
Memorial Day Turned Tornado Day
Posted: Friday, December 16, 2022
Jo Kluver is one of the many residents forever impacted by the May 30 tornado. She is a wife, a mom, and, when the storm hit, the clerk of the city of Forada. She is a tireles...
2022 Budget Hearing
Posted: Friday, December 2, 2022
The 2023 budget and levy is now set. On Thursday, December 1, Douglas County Commissioners held the annual Truth In Taxation Meeting which is a meeting the public is encourage...
County Board Meeting November 1 2022
Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
At their November 1 board meeting, Douglas County commissioners approved a number of important contracts for the county Human Services Department. These contracts were present...
Storm Stories - Waiting for Answers
Posted: Friday, October 14, 2022
As the weather in Douglas County quickly cools, residents impacted by the May tornadoes and high wind events are quickly wondering when, or if, their repairs will be completed...
Douglas County Board Meeting October 4 2022
Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Douglas County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 4 at the boardroom located at 821 Cedar Street, Alexandria. They approved a 2023 health plan for non-union county employee...
Douglas County Commissioner Districts
Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Douglas County Commissioners have updated districts. This map is provided for residents to see the new areas and become familiar with their county representative. ...
Douglas County Board Meeting September 6 2022
Posted: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, September 6. Sheriff's Office Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen presented a resolution to accept a $1,000.00 donatio...
County Board Meeting August 16, 2022
Posted: Friday, August 19, 2022
Douglas County commissioners had a full agenda at the August 16 meeting. Much of the time was devoted to hearing from the agencies and organizations that provide an array of s...
County Board Meeting August 2 2022
Posted: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
At the August 2 meeting, the Douglas County Commissioners received several updates on recovery from the May storms. Assessor Stacy Honkomp asked them to approve a resolution t...
Volunteers Needed to Search for Invasive Lake Algae
Posted: Monday, August 1, 2022
V olunteers are needed in Douglas County to help determine if an aggressive algae has made its way into Douglas County lakes. On Saturday, August 20, volunteers will meet to t...
July 2022 County Board Meetings
Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met twice in July. The first meeting was July 6, the second meeting was July 19. July 6 Meeting Horizon Public Health At its July 6 m...
Fire
Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Storm Recovery Center Scheduled for Thursday July 7
Posted: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Anyone whose home was destroyed or sustained major damage from the May tornadoes and storms is eligible to attend our Douglas County Storm Recovery Center on Thursday, July 7 ...
Douglas County Board Meeting May 17 2022
Posted: Monday, May 23, 2022
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, May 17 and voted on a number of issues including the following: Commissioners postponed work on the roundabout at County...
Major Road Project on County Road 13
Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022
A major road resurfacing project will close down part of County Road 13 north of Carlos much of the summer. Beginning Tuesday, May 10, crews will be working on County R...
Douglas County Board Meeting May 3 2022
Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the Alexandria City Council met face to face at the start of the May 3 rd board meeting. Board Chair Tim Kalina and Commissioners...
County Board Meeting April 19 2022
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The April 19 Douglas County Board meeting began with a proclamation to recognize the value of child care providers and early educators. Connie Fields, the Douglas County Early...
Reducing Chloride, Increasing Shoreland Protection
Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
When people take a look around Douglas County, they see beautiful lakes, expanding resorts, and nice new homes being built. All of this activity is great for the economy, but ...
April 5 2022 County Board Meeting
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
At the April 5 meeting, Douglas County Commissioners voted to approve the 2022 redistricting plan as presented by Auditor/Treasurer Vicki Doehling. This plan was necessary fol...