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Watertown motorist injured in Douglas County crash on Thursday
Authorities are investigating a one vehicle crash in Douglas County that sent a Watertown motorist to the hospital according to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP). 23-year-old William Richard Malz was westbound on I-94 in Orange Township in his Ford Fusion. Malz was entering the Highway 29 exit ramp when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch.
One person is injured in a crash in Orange Township on Thursday
(Orange Township, MN)--One person is injured in a single vehicle crash on Thursday morning in Douglas County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a Ford Fusion was traveling westbound on I-94 to Hwy. 29 in Orange Township near Osakis. Officials say the vehicle lost control and went into the ditch....
Douglas County Youth Librarian Sarah Wethern
Douglas County Youth Librarian Sarah Wethern visits with us on One on One.
Canyon Cowboys "roundup" a great crowd on Thursday night
(Alexandria, MN)--It was another great night on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn as the Red Willow Arts Coalition had the Canyon Cowboys entertaining the crowd on Thursday night. The rain held off for those who were in attendance, making for a great June night on the first day of summer.
Missing Duluth man found dead in Pokegama River
Ryan Lahti had been missing since June 14.
Body of missing Duluth man found near Pokegama River
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office says the body of a missing Duluth man has been located in the Pokegema River in the Village of Superior. According to authorities, 43-year-old Ryan Lahti was found partially submerged in the Pokegema River near the area west of Oakes Ave. and east of Cemetery Rd. at approximately 4:50 p.m. Monday.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration took place Sunday at AAHS
(Alexandria, MN)--The Greater Douglas County area celebrated our Vietnam veterans on Father’s Day with the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration at Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria. A large crowd made up of family, friends, and supporters greeted the veterans. The event featured an opening prayer from Jay Jenson.
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