Published May 13, 2009, 12:00 AM


Officials prepare to break ground Tuesday afternoon for the new Hanson County Courthouse in Alexandria. Pictured from left to right are Tom Bell, chairman of the Hanson County Commission; Ed Engelmeyer, Hanson County commissioner; Hanson County State’s Attorney Jim Davies; Hanson County Deputy Sheriff Randy Bartlett; Chet McManus, Hanson County commissioner; Brenda Steilen, custodian; Dick Graves, Hanson County commissioner; Carl Nordwald, Hanson County commissioner; and Clinton Degen, Hanson County highway superintendent. (Austin Kaus/Republic Photo)
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