MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a ribbon cutting, the new show opening at the Alexandria Area High School, celebrations for Douglas County veterans, and we have answers to a question you asked.

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

Check out the top headlines from November 12 and November 14 below:

November 12, 2025

Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cutting at Center for the Visual Arts

ProDriver CDL School in Alexandria offers trucking education without the trucks

Alexandria's lodging tax yields big impact

Osakis School Board plans to go back to voters in February of 2026

Alexandria Area High School theater students present 'Alice by Heart'

Football: Spring Lake Park's goal-line stop ends Alexandria's season in Class 5A quarterfinals

November 14, 2025:

11th hour, 11th day, 11th month

Playground equipment purchased for Fillmore Park in Alexandria

First Lutheran in Alexandria to offer 'Surviving the Holidays'

Andria Theatre upgrades ticketing system

You asked: 'What happens to the recycling after it is picked up curbside?' (W/VIDEO)

Visualizing success: Alexandria girls swimmer Hannah Hoff displays a consistent approach to the pool

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about celebrations: from the Halloween Parade to upcoming Veteran's Day festivities. Plus the fate of some school bonding referendums in Douglas County.

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

Check out the top headlines from November 5 and November 7 below:

November 5, 2025

Friends of the Alexandria Nature Trail explore Big Ole Park to City Park Loop

Veterans to be honored at programs throughout Douglas County

Former Douglas County resident found guilty and sentenced to life, appeals sentence

Hundreds show up for Halloween parade in downtown Alexandria

Analysis: A look at Alexandria's ascension back to the Class 5A state football tournament

November 7, 2025:

Alexandria Public Schools referendum turned down by voters

School ballot questions in Parkers Prairie approved; Minnewaska's $25M bond is voted down

$14,500 in donations accepted by Douglas County commissioners for Veteran Services

Marines' 250th birthday to be celebrated with banquet in Alexandria

Class 5A state football preview: Alexandria battles Spring Lake Park in running game showcase

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Oktoberfest, upcoming school referendums in several Douglas County communities, the possible effects of the federal government shutdown on area residents, and a new arts space opening in Alexandria.

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

Check out the top headlines from October 22 and October 24 below:

October 22, 2025

Kidtoberfest and Oktoberfest events to be held this weekend

Q&A provides information about Alexandria Public Schools proposed capital projects levy

Insurance premium rate hikes worrying older Minnesotans in particular

Osakis School Board forwards new school bonding plan to the state

In Alexandria, Patty Wetterling recounts abduction of her son, Jacob

Chasing a championship, Osakis' Leah Maddock brings wealth of experience to state tennis

October 24, 2025:

Celebrating Banned Books Week in Alexandria

Voters in Alexandria, Minnewaska and Parkers Prairie will answer ballot questions in Nov. 4 election

Alexandria School Board discusses Title IX litigation impact on funding

Douglas County commissioners learn how federal government shutdown could impact residents

New space for art exhibits, workshops and more to open in downtown Alexandria

Unified approach to guide Minnewaska Area volleyball in Section 6AA tournament

Opinion