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.
Check out the top headlines from July 9 and July 11, 2025,below:
July 9, 2025
Ringing in 2025 Fourth of July with a little bit of the past
Looking for something to see or do? Here are 7 'hidden gems' around Minnesota lakes country
Hartmann, Caruthers, Kohler named as Alumni Hall of Fame 2025 inductees
Rost/Gran family from Hoffman and Villard chosen as this year's Relay for Life honorees
Merten brothers, Larry Lund to be inducted into Viking Speedway Hall of Fame
July 11, 2025
Briefs must be filed by July 24 in Alexandria stabbing death case
Third annual Summer Sounds by Brophy kicks off July 15
An Alexandria non-profit steps up to help a grieving sheriff’s office
Disney's 'Moana Jr.' takes to the Andria Theatre stage
Golf: Lisa Grimes, David Kjos selected as honorees for 104th Resorters Tournament
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