MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a glamorous celebration at New Life Christian Church, upcoming Memorial Day events. Plus mini-camps to fill your summer with learning and a story about an unparalleled 80th birthday celebration.

Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from May 20 and May 22 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 20 issue:

Royal Celebration at New Life Christian Church was full of glitz and glam (W/VIDEO)

Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen announces his retirement

Memorial Day events are planned for the lakes area

Building boats for the war effort

Send in the clowns

Area softball roundup for May 15: Parkers Prairie closes regular season with third-straight shutout win

Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 22 issue:

Bicyclists bond in a silent ride in Alexandria (W/VIDEO)

4 fire departments battle house fire near Farwell on Tuesday, May 19

Douglas County Board gets update on Extension Office, approves a new clean energy program for The Rune

Smokey Timbers announces summer mini-camp schedule

Alexandria veteran celebrates 80th birthday on Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.

College Baseball: Alexandria Tech leans on toughness, memories in run to NJCAA Division III World Series

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the season for baby bears and farmers markets has arrived, not to mention graduations and ukelele music. Plus DECA students, baseball players and track and field athletes bring honors to Alexandria.

Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from May 13 and May 15 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 13 issue:

'We're capturing more wildlife, probably, than bad actors' W/VIDEO

Alexandria couple share their story at Habitat for Humanity's annual Hard Hat event

SOKs is a new mental health support group for children

Alexandria City Council calls for bids on runway project

A chilly but successful Alexandria Farmers Market (w/video)

Baseball: Pitching carries Alexandria to sweep of Bemidji

Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 15 issue :

Alexandria College holds spring 2026 graduation ceremony

Vikingland Ukuleles and Grand Arbor Choir perform together in 'Sing-a-lele' (w/videos)

Firm hired to build awareness for local sales tax in Alexandria

Out of thousands of students competing at international DECA event, Alexandria brought home 2 glass trophies

Track and Field: Alexandria shines at B Lohman Invitational

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about impressive graduation rates in Douglas County schools, runestones in Melby, and lots of music and poetry on the way.

Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from April 8 and April 10 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, April 8 issue:

Remembering the Resurrection

Runestones in Melby? And one thrown down a well?

Alexandria, Brandon-Evansville, Osakis graduation rates increase for 2025

Ruby's Pantry partnerships left without answers

Easter Bunny makes appearances despite wintry weather

Basketball: Alexandria boys all-time leading scorer Mason Witt headlines all-CLC teams

Here are the top stories in our Friday, April 10 issue:

Any legal firearm may now be used in Douglas County during deer hunting season

'Poetry was always meant to be spoken' W/VIDEO

Norton to perform Americana-style music at Evansville Sunday

Opinion