Douglas County, Minnesota

08/31/2026

📚 NOW HIRING: Part-Time Library Clerk! 📚
Love helping people? Enjoy a calm, community‑focused environment? Our library is looking for a Part-Time Library Clerk to join our team!
🕒 Hours: 20–22 per week (rotating schedule + every other Saturday)
💵 Starting Pay: $19.41/hr
What You’ll Do:
• Greet and assist patrons
• Help with checkouts, returns, and shelving
• Support patrons using computers, copier, fax, and self-checkout
• Register new users and explain library services
• Maintain the collection and assist with daily library tasks
You’re a great fit if you:
• Have strong customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Can work independently and follow directions
• Have basic computer proficiency
• Enjoy helping people of all ages and backgrounds
Minimum Requirement:
✔ High school diploma or GED
✔ Valid MN driver’s license (or able to get within 30 days)
✔ Able to lift up to 30 lbs
📍 Indoor, friendly work environment!
If you love books, community, and variety in your day—this job is for you!
👉 Apply now and be part of our library team! Visit: https://www.douglascountymn.gov/employment for more information and to apply!
This job recruitment closes at 4:30 p.m. on September 14th.

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

📖 We’re Hiring: Library Clerk
The Library is seeking a detail‑oriented, customer‑focused Library Clerk to join our team and support daily operations.
Position: Library Clerk
🏛️Department: Library
⏱️Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Starting Salary: $19.41/hour
Compensation Growth: Annual COLA + anniversary step increases
🗓️Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 40 hours/week, scheduled across 5–6 days with shifts between 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Providing patron assistance in person, by phone, and electronically
• Managing circulation tasks: check‑outs, returns, reshelving
• Supporting patrons with library equipment (computers, copier, fax, etc.)
• Registering new patrons and explaining library services
• Reserving materials and notifying patrons
• Maintaining shelves, sorting mail, processing media, and supporting daily delivery operations
• Assisting computer lab visitors and general library functions

We’re looking for someone who values community service and enjoys working with the public. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply today and help us continue providing excellent service to our patrons.

➡️ Visit: https://www.douglascountymn.gov/employment for more information and to apply!
This job recruitment closes at 4:30 p.m. on 9/9/2026.

08/27/2026

It's ready just in time for school, as promised by Douglas County Public Works Director Tim Erickson. The shared use path along McKay Avenue is good to go! It's so new, the grass seed and a little dirt from construction are still visible. Nothing a little use can't fix, right? The path is 10 feet wide and shared means walkers, cyclists and e-type bikes will be on the path at the same time. This will get everyone off the street and away from vehicles, but path users will have to learn to be courteous and slow down when needed.

08/27/2026

Guess what! You can buy your Federal Duck Stamp at our Douglas County License Bureau! That is conveniently located at 821 Cedar Street in Alexandria. The building is called Administration and there's a nice big parking lot for you.

08/26/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
A member reported a potential scam call from someone identifying himself as “Luis,” a consumer advocate claiming there were errors on the member’s electric bill that needed to be corrected before the next billing cycle.

This is NOT legitimate. He is NOT associated with Todd‑Wadena Electric Cooperative.

If you receive a call like this from "Luis" or any other "consumer advocate":
• Do not share any information
• Do not confirm account details
• Hang up immediately

Stay safe and protect your personal information. Questions? Contact us directly-we’re here to help.

08/26/2026

It was a great summer for art at Lake Brophy Park. Thank you to all who participated and, of course, those who put it all together. That would be Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence. They also shared this great video for you to enjoy.

Summer art project at Lake Brophy County Park. Mosaics, painting, f...

08/24/2026

Did you know Douglas County posts upcoming meetings on its website? Right there on the left side, next to Douglas County News. Tomorrow (August 25), the Planning Advisory Commission/Board of Adjustment meeting will be held at 6 p.m. One of the items is regarding a proposed gravel pit just off 82 near Garfield. If that subject interests you, you can review the meeting packet, watch online, or join the in person meeting held at the courthouse. These are the same options always available.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the Douglas County Farm Family of the Year! Troy and Tracy Heald, owners of the Country Blossom Farm were recognized at the fair this Saturday. The U of M Extension Office names farm families. Jeff Way is the Douglas County Commissioner who sits on the Extension Committee so he was at the fair to take part in the well deserved recognition. The Heals, along with their children, began growing apples in 2009 and in 2015 they opened the doors of their beautiful business selling apples, donuts and homemade pies. The family donates food to local food shelves and schools and works to source ingredients and materials for their operation locally. Country Blossom Farm