MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Special Olympics in Alexandria, news from city councils in Alex and Osakis, theater, music, and baseball.

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

Check out the top headlines from June 15 and June 17 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, July 15 issue:

122 Special Olympics athletes participate in regional bocce competition in Alexandria (W/PHOTO GALLERY)

2026 Alexandria Historic House Tour coming this weekend

$10.9M runway reconstruction contract approved for Alexandria Airport

Get ready for Alexandria 2026 Homecoming Parade

Lakes Area Theatre presents 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' at Carlos Creek Winery July 15

Alex Red clobbers Marshall in game 1, day 2 of the Bernie Classic Junior Legion Tournament in Alexandria

Here are the top stories in our Friday, July 17 issue :

Sultry weather makes impact on attendance at Summer Sounds Tuesday, July 14 (W/VIDEO)

Osakis City Council: Fireworks, ice carousels, and nuisance cats

Douglas County SWAT Team executes narcotics warrant in Alexandria

Lake Miltona cottage owned by same family for 100 years

Baseball: Alexandria Post 87 showcases balance, class en route to Gopher Classic championship

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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about graduation - and one special graduate, big changes coming to the Andrea Theatre, and some young trout go from Discovery Middle School to a school of their own.

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

Check out the top headlines from June 3 and June 5 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, June 3 issue:

Standing ovation (w/VIDEO)

Congratulations to the AAHS Class of 2026!

Relay for Life of Best of MNWest set for June 5-6 in Alexandria

Alexandria Police Department launches two new events

Alexandria Education Foundation awards nearly $20,000 in Teacher Innovation grants

Girls Golf: Alexandria returns to the top, sweeps Section 8AAA championships

Here are the top stories in our Friday, June 5 issue:

Andria Theatre reveals more than it's upcoming season at fundraising event Tuesday night

History 250 Festival to be held Saturday at Douglas County Pilgrim Point Park

Alexandria candidates file for office in county, school board, council

Trout go from Alexandria's Discovery Middle School to … school

STATE BOUND: Big inning leads Brandon-Evansville baseball past Jaguars to win Section 6A championship

Opinion

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

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