Echo Press Minute
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: Here are the top stories in our Friday, April 10 issue:
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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: Here are the top stories in our Friday, March 20 issue:
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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...
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about beating the winter blues with world-class blues and jazz, a peek at how the proposed new Douglas County Library could look, building demolition in preparation for a Kwik-Trip in western Alexandria, and a romantic article about how Alexandrians are bedazzled by romance books … and how they bedazzle the romance books right back. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from February 11 and February 13 below: Here are the top stories in...
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the first-ever SNOfest Winter Carnival, the demise of the paperback novel, a shooting death in Alexandria, community support for a Miltona couple who lost their home in a fire just after Christmas, and the ancient prayer practice that has returned to an Alexandria church. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from January 21 and January 23 below: Jan. 21, 2026: Jan. 23, 2026:
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the local skating pond ready for the season, two Douglas County Christmas Bird Counts that turned up records, some County and School Board news, and why some people think they could beat a grizzly bear in an unarmed fight. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines from January 7 and January 9 below: Wednesday January 7, 2026 Friday, January 9, 2026:
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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: January 2, 2026:
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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:
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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 November 14, 2025:
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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 November 7, 2025:
info_outlineMINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the death of a pioneer in local television and the Echo Press, new owners for Anderson Greenhouse, the Alexandria family named 2025 Farm Family of the Year, some impressive anniversaries, and a new playspace for kids called Grammy’s Town.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
Check out the top headlines from July 23 and July 25, 2025 below:
July 23, 2025
UPDATED on July 22: Jon Haaven, former Echo Press owner/publisher, passes away at age 91
Anderson Florist and Greenhouse welcomes new owners
Sheriff's deputy finds his faith after fatal shooting in Pope County
Get ready for Art in the Park at Alexandria City Park this weekend
Krohnfeldt family from Alexandria recognized as Douglas County 2025 Farm Family of the Year
Viking Speedway: Dykhoffs headline feature winners on Hall of Fame Night
July 25, 2025
The Summer of Love had nothing on 1960
Minnesota motorcyclists can lane-split and lane-filter legally
Dawn's Quilt Shop in Alexandria is part of the annual Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop
Legion Baseball: Alexandria Post 87 gets No. 1 seed in D1 Sub-State 12 bracket