Echo Press Minute
Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Alexandria, Minnesota.
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MINNESOTA — 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.
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a one-two punch from Alexandria in the fight against cancer, the renovation of the historic Belmont Apartments, fun in the sun made in the shade at the Alexandria Splash Pad, a proposed ordinance to stop hogging parking spaces, a good save by the Douglas County Public Works Director, and a 2022 Alexandria High School graduate g...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the hidden gems of Minnesota Lake Country, the family chosen as this year’s Relay for Life honorees, the Summer Sounds concert series and a local non-profit stepping in to help in the wake of a tragedy.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the 41st annual Vikingland Band Festival, Fourth of July events around the county, the 10th 30-day extension in the Amber Pospisil case, a new look for the last resort on Lake Ida and an Osakis pastor who’s written a book about the dual nature of Christians.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News ...
This month on Minnesota Night Skies, it's occultations galore!
The International Space Station gives you the best chance to see it in sunlight. You can find out more at the Heavens Above website, or NASA’s Spot the Station app or the Spot the Station website.
Meanwhile, the moon occults Fang (!), you can track lunar occultations of bright stars online at Bright Star Occultation, the waning cr...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson says the Kensington Runestone is on the move, the Vikingland Band Festival is back in town, a pair of lineworkers from ALP were in Arizona and Noonan Sport Specialists have a new location.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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...MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a protest and march held on a tragic morning for the state, money for a new transportation center at Alexandria Technical and Community College, the Wings over Alexandria Air Show, and an upcoming lunch with Big Ole.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about some fun news from the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, a new way to honor area veterans, the upcoming air show, road construction and concerns about safety on area highways, and the science of ice cream.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Osakis School Board wrestling with facilities challenges, an update on a stabbing at Walmart, the vote on a controversial new fire hall in Carlos, and we hear from a finalist in this year’s Great American Think Off plus actor JK Simmons, who was in Alexandria for a party at the Andria Theater.
Those stories an...
This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the strawberry moon is ripe for picking starting June 10.
Plan your summer solstice party for June 20 at 9:42pm.
There’s a triple conjunction June 29 you can see with a map and binoculars.
The summertime Milky Way lets you, in Bob’s words, “drink a little starlight.”
Plus Regulus in Leo, and noctilucent clouds, this month on Minnes...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about local Memorial Day observances around the region, a U.S. Secret Service investigation into a political protest by Judd and Wendy Hoff, Planned Parenthood in Alexandria’s closing after 43 years and Life Connections’ 50th anniversary.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about big crowds at the Bull-A-Rama, a house fire that sent a couple to Hennepin County Medical Center in the Cities, the 16th annual Ride of Silence and how Alomere Health is using artificial intelligence to handle paperwork so doctors can concentrate on their patients.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Pr...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a new look for electrical utility boxes, a celebration of Habitat for Humanity Douglas County, three local schools surpass state graduation rates, and schools of fish - plus fish in schools. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
Check out the top headlines from May 14, 2025 and May 16, 2025 below:
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a former police officer and instructor at Alexandria College who was honored with an international award, a man and a women were charged with multiple felonies after they were found in possession of more than three pounds of meth, a sergeant of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was honored for saving the life of a four-year-o...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about prom, suicide prevention, the ongoing controversy over building a playground in Alexandria, the Kensington Runestone and reports of gunshots on the Alexandria Golf Club course. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the Milky Way in May!
Mars in the Beehive cluster: best band name ever or astronomical event? Find out May3 and 4th
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower early in the mornings of May 6 and 7
Galaxies in Virgo: you'll need a telescope, but even a gently used one can open up a world of delights. You can’t see these galaxies with your eyes, but with a ...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Easter and Earth Day, the ups and downs of a proposed playground in Alexandria, the help from the Minnesota Twins for an area family and the help for a pickleball player who had a heart attack, and the importance of local journalism. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the return of the Passion drama at Zion Lutheran Church, a meeting about a new fire station it Carlos that became heated, the things dads read to their kids are different from what moms tend to read, Senator Amy Klobuchar's recent visit to Alexandria and some good news for Alex streets. Those stories and more, this week on the...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a protest and march in Alexandria that drew hundreds of people, a fun April Fool's prank at the Miltona Science Magnet School, and a couple of snow days and the fun had by local kids. The Douglas County Library has a new legal kiosk to help folks dealing with legal issues. we're got a feature on the new director of the Andria T...
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the STEAM Expo at the end of March and the Battle of the North e-tournament in Alexandria. The Douglas County Board has approved an ordinance that regulates cannabis, Osakis voters head to the polls to vote on a school referendum April 8 and Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its summer season. Those stories and more, this week...
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