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 goes pro.
Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.
Check out the top headlines from July 16 and July 18 below:
June 16, 2025:
For the first time, Relay for Life event was moved indoors (w/videos)
About 175 vehicles on display at 2025 Central Lakes Cruzers Roddin' Round the Lake car show
Belmont Apartments in Alexandria is getting a makeover
Alexandria Splash Pad users will have it made in the shade
'Babe the Blue Ox' teaches friendship lessons in Alexandria
Stuve: Looking back at a memorable 2024-25 school year
June 18, 2025:
Inspiration Peak stands tall in the heart of Otter Tail County
Are drivers taking up too many parking spaces in Alexandria?
Mother Nature didn't cooperate with the Summer Sounds first concert of 2025
Douglas County Commissioners approve second lowest bid for culvert project near Miltona
Optometrist John Hoven from Eye Associates of Alexandria traveled to Guatemala to help patients
Baseball: Alexandria graduate J.D. Hennen signs with MLB's Baltimore Orioles
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