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

  1. ٤ سبتمبر

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 30-September 5, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about back to school, the celebration for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the hard-fought battle between Alexandria's fire and law enforcement departments,  and a win-win-win solution if you have brush to clear or buckthorn to eradicate.    Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from September 2 and September 4 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, September 2 issue: 1. Students in Alexandria Public Schools head back to their classrooms  2. Information released on Level 3 offender in Alexandria  3. Volunteers sought for 9/11 display on 3M lawn in Alexandria  4. Automated External Defibrillator cabinet training held in Alexandria  5. Brandon entrepreneur blends new business with an old building.  6. Area girls tennis roundup: Osakis races past Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa    Here are the top stories in our Friday, September 4 issue : 1. Alexandria Fire Department takes down Alexandria Law Enforcement in charity softball game  2. More than $734,000 in requests approved by Douglas County Commissioners  3. Ole-tober fest 4. Osakis Public Schools: AI in the classroom 5. An ally in fighting buckthorn in west central Minnesota: 60 goats  6. Cross Country: Alexandria blends youth and experience for new season  7. Opinion

  2. ١٧ يوليو

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 12-July 18, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Special Olympics in Alexandria, news from city councils in Alex and Osakis, theater, music, and baseball. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from June 15 and June 17 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, July 15 issue: 122 Special Olympics athletes participate in regional bocce competition in Alexandria (W/PHOTO GALLERY) 2026 Alexandria Historic House Tour coming this weekend $10.9M runway reconstruction contract approved for Alexandria Airport Get ready for Alexandria 2026 Homecoming Parade Lakes Area Theatre presents 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' at Carlos Creek Winery July 15 Alex Red clobbers Marshall in game 1, day 2 of the Bernie Classic Junior Legion Tournament in Alexandria   Here are the top stories in our Friday, July 17 issue :  Sultry weather makes impact on attendance at Summer Sounds Tuesday, July 14 (W/VIDEO) Osakis City Council: Fireworks, ice carousels, and nuisance cats Douglas County SWAT Team executes narcotics warrant in Alexandria Lake Miltona cottage owned by same family for 100 years Baseball: Alexandria Post 87 showcases balance, class en route to Gopher Classic championship Opinion

  3. ٥ يونيو

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 30 - June 6, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about graduation - and one special graduate, big changes coming to the Andrea Theatre, and some young trout go from Discovery Middle School to a school of their own. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from June 3 and June 5 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, June 3 issue: Standing ovation (w/VIDEO)  Congratulations to the AAHS Class of 2026!  Relay for Life of Best of MNWest set for June 5-6 in Alexandria Alexandria Police Department launches two new events Alexandria Education Foundation awards nearly $20,000 in Teacher Innovation grants Girls Golf: Alexandria returns to the top, sweeps Section 8AAA championships  Here are the top stories in our Friday, June 5 issue: Andria Theatre reveals more than it's upcoming season at fundraising event Tuesday night History 250 Festival to be held Saturday at Douglas County Pilgrim Point Park  Alexandria candidates file for office in county, school board, council  Trout go from Alexandria's Discovery Middle School to … school  STATE BOUND: Big inning leads Brandon-Evansville baseball past Jaguars to win Section 6A championship Opinion

  4. ٢٢ مايو

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 17-23, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a glamorous celebration at New Life Christian Church, upcoming Memorial Day events. Plus mini-camps to fill your summer with learning and a story about an unparalleled 80th birthday celebration. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from May 20 and May 22 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 20 issue: Royal Celebration at New Life Christian Church was full of glitz and glam (W/VIDEO) Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen announces his retirement Memorial Day events are planned for the lakes area Building boats for the war effort  Send in the clowns Area softball roundup for May 15: Parkers Prairie closes regular season with third-straight shutout win  Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 22 issue: Bicyclists bond in a silent ride in Alexandria (W/VIDEO) 4 fire departments battle house fire near Farwell on Tuesday, May 19 Douglas County Board gets update on Extension Office, approves a new clean energy program for The Rune Smokey Timbers announces summer mini-camp schedule Alexandria veteran celebrates 80th birthday on Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. College Baseball: Alexandria Tech leans on toughness, memories in run to NJCAA Division III World Series  Opinion

  5. ١٥ مايو

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 10-16, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the season for baby bears and farmers markets has arrived, not to mention graduations and ukelele music. Plus DECA students, baseball players and track and field athletes bring honors to Alexandria. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from May 13 and May 15 below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 13 issue: 'We're capturing more wildlife, probably, than bad actors' W/VIDEO Alexandria couple share their story at Habitat for Humanity's annual Hard Hat event  SOKs is a new mental health support group for children  Alexandria City Council calls for bids on runway project  A chilly but successful Alexandria Farmers Market (w/video) Baseball: Pitching carries Alexandria to sweep of Bemidji  Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 15 issue : Alexandria College holds spring 2026 graduation ceremony  Vikingland Ukuleles and Grand Arbor Choir perform together in 'Sing-a-lele' (w/videos)  Firm hired to build awareness for local sales tax in Alexandria  Out of thousands of students competing at international DECA event, Alexandria brought home 2 glass trophies  Track and Field: Alexandria shines at B Lohman Invitational  Opinion

  6. ١٠ أبريل

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 5-11, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about impressive graduation rates in Douglas County schools, runestones in Melby, and lots of music and poetry on the way.   Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from April 8 and April 10  below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, April 8 issue: Remembering the Resurrection Runestones in Melby? And one thrown down a well? Alexandria, Brandon-Evansville, Osakis graduation rates increase for 2025 Ruby's Pantry partnerships left without answers Easter Bunny makes appearances despite wintry weather Basketball: Alexandria boys all-time leading scorer Mason Witt headlines all-CLC teams   Here are the top stories in our Friday, April 10 issue: Any legal firearm may now be used in Douglas County during deer hunting season 'Poetry was always meant to be spoken' W/VIDEO Norton to perform Americana-style music at Evansville Sunday Opinion

  7. ٢٠ مارس

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of March 15-21, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson says the Alexandria Jaycees have ceased operations after almost 80 years; yes, there were Irish pioneers in Douglas County, and Alexandria DECA students excelled at the state Career Development Conference. Plus bad art, good hotdish and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from March 18 and March 20  below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, March 18 issue: Alexandria Jaycees cease operations after almost 80 years A look at Irish pioneers in Douglas, Otter Tail counties Mount Carmel will be new option for preschool this fall Kindness Night is this Thursday in Hoffman Alexandria DECA students excel at the Minnesota State Career Development Conference Boys Basketball: Alexandria fends off late Elk River challenge to win Section 8-4A title   Here are the top stories in our Friday, March 20 issue: Kyle Momsen takes Oath of Office at Alexandria School Board meeting Douglas County Library holds first 'Bad Art Night' A hotdish that bowled over the judges Class 4A boys basketball: Alexandria opens state tournament against Maple Grove Opinion

  8. ٦ مارس

    Echo Press Newsminute, week of March 1-7, 2026

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about this year's Polar Plunge and the plunges coming up at area schools, the death of a Miltona woman in a house fire, a group of local parents helping their kids - and themselves - unplug from screens, not-so dry history in Douglas County, a Habitat For Humanity Open House, township elections next week, and high school wrestlers and basketball players making their marks.   Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from March 4 and March 6  below:   Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, March 4 issue: Total raised for this year's Polar Plunge was nearly $61,000  Alexandria clears a hurdle on its goal of becoming a GreenStep city  Miltona woman dies in structure fire Thursday Prohibition, bootlegging and rum running: Not so 'dry' history in Douglas County This is not your parents' debate over screen time MSHSL State Wrestling: Alexandria's Nolan Fettig reaches semifinal round in Class AA bracket     Here are the top stories in our Friday, March 6 issue: Open house held at Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County home in Summer Meadows Nearly 7,000 watercraft inspections conducted during the 2025 season Township elections to be held March 10 in Douglas County Boys Basketball: Alexandria cruises past Knights to open Section 8-4A playoffs Opinion

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