Echo Press Minute
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:
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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 October 24, 2025:
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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 October 17, 2025
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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 October 3, 2025:
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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 September 26, 2025
info_outlineMINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Douglas county fair, efforts to host Hockey Day Minnesota in Alexandria in 2028, an active shooter training exercise in Osakis and the Douglas County Commission’s efforts to balance funding requests with some less-than-idea budget news.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
Check out the top headlines from August 20 and August 22 below:
August 20, 2025:
More than 60,000 attend 2025 Douglas County Fair
Alexandria's new assistant superintendent wants to hear from parents, students
More than 170 Icelanders visit Runestone Museum in 1 day
City of Alexandria supports hosting Hockey Day Minnesota 2028
Alexandria native earns Fulbright award to research in Japan
Volleyball: New year, new challenge for Alexandria after winning 2024 Class 3A state title
August 22, 2025:
Local law enforcement, first responders, stage active shooter drill at Osakis Public School
$10,000 reward offered for information about missing woman
Douglas County Commissioners approve $861,918 in funding requests, $21,000 in raises for 2026
Alexandria School Board learns about Extended School Year program, district's operational plan
Football: Fresh challenges ahead in 2025 for Alexandria