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 Press News Minute.
Check out the top headlines from May 21 and May 23 below:
May 21, 2025
Bull-A-Rama two-day event packs the Runestone Community Center
2 Alexandria residents airlifted after injuries suffered in a house fire
Federal funding cuts could have impact on patrons of the Douglas County Library
Fix-It Clinic mends items - and hearts (W/VIDEO)
Elementary students take over high school athletic field during annual Track and Field Day
Girls Track and Field: Alexandria's Lydia Oldenkamp wins Class 3A True Team shot put state title
May 23, 2025
Riding in silence – and rain – to raise awareness to share the road (w/video)
Longtrees to temporarily close for the summer, but will reopen this fall in The Rune
Area Memorial Day services will take place Monday, May 26
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