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Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what's happening in Alexandria, Minnesota.

  1. 12H AGO

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of December 28-January 3, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the year in review, a possible surprise in someone's water bill from the City of Osakis, a new K-9 unit, and an artist who's raising money for a good cause. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from the week of December 28-January 3:   December 31, 2025: Here's our list of the Top 5 news items in 2025 A police dog named Izzy may be coming to Alexandria Sad doesn't mean suicidal Consistency and discipline guiding Alexandria boys basketball through opening stretch January 2, 2026: Who left the water on in Osakis? Final open skating date of the month at RCC is Jan. 2 Closing the skills gap Local artist plans year-long campaign to sell her poetry (W/VIDEO) Boys Hockey: Brody Berg's hat trick powers Alexandria to Winter Classic victory over Mustangs Opinion

    12 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of December 14-20 , 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about light in the dark, a doubled reward in a 30 year old cold case, DECA students bringing new flavors to the holiday season and Alexandria's winning girl's basketball team. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from the week of December 14-20 below: Alone or in a group, Alexandria's Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour dazzles $100K reward offered in Huisentruit case Cannabis legalization is topic of Listen and Learn session Are artificial trees costing more this year? Alexandria DECA students invite everyone to their Sip and Slice Challenge running from Dec. 21 through Jan. 4 Girls Basketball: Bench boosts Alexandria past Monticello to stay unbeaten Opinion

    10 min

  3. 11/14/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of November 9-15, 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a ribbon cutting, the new show opening at the Alexandria Area High School, celebrations for Douglas County veterans, and we have answers to a question you asked. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from November 12 and November 14  below: November 12, 2025 Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting at Center for the Visual Arts ProDriver CDL School in Alexandria offers trucking education without the trucks Alexandria's lodging tax yields big impact Osakis School Board plans to go back to voters in February of 2026 Alexandria Area High School theater students present 'Alice by Heart' Football: Spring Lake Park's goal-line stop ends Alexandria's season in Class 5A quarterfinals   November 14, 2025: 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month Playground equipment purchased for Fillmore Park in Alexandria First Lutheran in Alexandria to offer 'Surviving the Holidays' Andria Theatre upgrades ticketing system You asked: 'What happens to the recycling after it is picked up curbside?' (W/VIDEO) Visualizing success: Alexandria girls swimmer Hannah Hoff displays a consistent approach to the pool Opinion

    16 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of November 2-November 8, 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about celebrations: from the Halloween Parade to upcoming Veteran's Day festivities. Plus the fate of  some school bonding referendums in Douglas County. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from November 5 and November 7 below: November 5, 2025 Friends of the Alexandria Nature Trail explore Big Ole Park to City Park Loop Veterans to be honored at programs throughout Douglas County Former Douglas County resident found guilty and sentenced to life, appeals sentence Hundreds show up for Halloween parade in downtown Alexandria Analysis: A look at Alexandria's ascension back to the Class 5A state football tournament   November 7, 2025: Alexandria Public Schools referendum turned down by voters School ballot questions in Parkers Prairie approved; Minnewaska's $25M bond is voted down $14,500 in donations accepted by Douglas County commissioners for Veteran Services Marines' 250th birthday to be celebrated with banquet in Alexandria Class 5A state football preview: Alexandria battles Spring Lake Park in running game showcase Opinion

    13 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of October 19-25, 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Oktoberfest, upcoming school referendums in several Douglas County communities, the possible effects of the federal government shutdown on area residents, and a new arts space opening in Alexandria. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from October 22 and October 24 below: October 22, 2025 Kidtoberfest and Oktoberfest events to be held this weekend Q&A provides information about Alexandria Public Schools proposed capital projects levy Insurance premium rate hikes worrying older Minnesotans in particular Osakis School Board forwards new school bonding plan to the state In Alexandria, Patty Wetterling recounts abduction of her son, Jacob Chasing a championship, Osakis' Leah Maddock brings wealth of experience to state tennis   October 24, 2025: Celebrating Banned Books Week in Alexandria Voters in Alexandria, Minnewaska and Parkers Prairie will answer ballot questions in Nov. 4 election Alexandria School Board discusses Title IX litigation impact on funding Douglas County commissioners learn how federal government shutdown could impact residents New space for art exhibits, workshops and more to open in downtown Alexandria Unified approach to guide Minnewaska Area volleyball in Section 6AA tournament Opinion

    16 min

  6. 10/17/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of October 12-18 , 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about west-central Minnesota kids being under-vaccinated, victims of domestic violence sharing their stories, and catching up with former Alexandria-area athletes. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from October 15 and October 17  below:   October 15, 2025 West central Minnesota kids under-vaccinated A safer walk to Alexandria's Voyager Elementary School makes progress Listening session offers advice for property insurance and severe weather A roundup of unpublished Photo of the Week submissions Sophomore Evan Dingwall does it all to help A-B-E football   October 17, 2025 Parents of Ariel, who was the victim of a domestic violence homicide, speak out in Alexandria Domestic abuse survivor who became a criminal prosecutor tells her story in Alexandria Alexandria Halloween Parade route is changing Lead found in drinking water of two Osakis homes, and a rental housing ordinance under discussion Catching up with former Alexandria-area athletes: Osakis' Meyer earns UMAC defensive player of the week Opinion

    15 min

  7. 10/03/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 28-October 4, 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about lots of groundbreakings, an Alexandria woman excited to turn 102 on 10-2, and Kalon Prep students doing their part to give to their community. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from October 1 and October 3 below:   October 1, 2025 'Loving on' the community - Feeding the 5001 event gifts Alexandria New name, new look for Runestone Community Center in Alexandria Ceremony breaks ground for Alexandria College's new transportation building Alexandria Airport named 'premiere location' to support electric-powered airplanes Alexandria woman turns 102 on 10-2 Football: Osakis cruises to Homecoming night victory over rival Sauk Centre   October 3, 2025: Kalon Prep students raise $1,500 for Douglas County Habitat for Humanity at dunk tank fundraiser Alexandria Fire Department to hold open house Oct. 6 Petition to enter guilty plea filed in felony child torture case Opinion

    15 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 21-27, 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks more about homecoming, there's lots of news from the Alexandria City Council and School Board, plus a celebration of multicultural food and music, and a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.   These stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from September 24 and September 26 below: September 24, 2025 Alexandria celebrates Homecoming Week with pep fest, naming of king and queen and football Alexandria City Council sets 2026 preliminary levy increase of 8%  Bringing people together at Global Bites and Beats Lori Anderson celebrated at retirement party Zhang is National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Volleyball: Lady Cards beat Moorhead Spuds 3-2 in five sets September 26, 2025 Someplace Safe receives special event permit Alexandria School Board approves $18.2M proposed preliminary levy Girls Soccer: Cards shut out the Storm 5-0 Opinion

    14 min
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