MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the year in review, a possible surprise in someone's water bill from the City of Osakis, a new K-9 unit, and an artist who's raising money for a good cause.

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

Check out the top headlines from the week of December 28-January 3:

December 31, 2025:

Here's our list of the Top 5 news items in 2025

A police dog named Izzy may be coming to Alexandria

Sad doesn't mean suicidal

Consistency and discipline guiding Alexandria boys basketball through opening stretch

January 2, 2026:

Who left the water on in Osakis?

Final open skating date of the month at RCC is Jan. 2

Closing the skills gap

Local artist plans year-long campaign to sell her poetry (W/VIDEO)

Boys Hockey: Brody Berg's hat trick powers Alexandria to Winter Classic victory over Mustangs

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about light in the dark, a doubled reward in a 30 year old cold case, DECA students bringing new flavors to the holiday season and Alexandria's winning girl's basketball team.

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

Check out the top headlines from the week of December 14-20 below:

Alone or in a group, Alexandria's Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour dazzles

$100K reward offered in Huisentruit case

Cannabis legalization is topic of Listen and Learn session

Are artificial trees costing more this year?

Alexandria DECA students invite everyone to their Sip and Slice Challenge running from Dec. 21 through Jan. 4

Girls Basketball: Bench boosts Alexandria past Monticello to stay unbeaten

Opinion

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