Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 31-September 6, 2025

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about back to school, the West Central Initiative making a difference in Douglas County, a witness to the Kensington Bank robbery 50 years ago tells his story, and a Minnesota town comes together to honor its veterans.

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

Check out the top headlines from September 3 and September 5, 2025, below:

September 3, 2025

Flying high

Bank worker recalls Kensington armed robbery from 50 years ago

KT Remembrance Walk to take place Sept. 14 at Lake Brophy County Park

West Central Initiative makes a difference

A town united to honor veterans

Football: Chanhassen deals Alexandria heartbreaking loss in season opener

September 5, 2025

Tuesday was a soggy start to the 2025-2026 school year for Alexandria students

Douglas County students continue to exceed state averages

Volunteers options abound at Andria Theatre in Alexandria

New flight simulator at On His Wings Mission Aviation in Alexandria offers accelerated training

Boys Soccer: Alexandria Cardinals beat Sartell Sabres

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