MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the STEAM Expo at the end of March and the Battle of the North e-tournament in Alexandria. The Douglas County Board has approved an ordinance that regulates cannabis, Osakis voters head to the polls to vote on a school referendum April 8 and Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its summer season. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from April 2-4 below:

April 2, 2025

Kids and parents learn about music, arts, technology and more during annual STEAM Expo in Alexandria

'Battle in the North 2025' eSports event held in Alexandria

Playgrounds in Alexandria's Fillmore Park tabled by Alexandria City Council

Alexandria man accused of sexual assault of vulnerable adult

Alexandria College hosts state SkillsUSA competition

Girls Hockey: Alexandria 15U B team wins state title

April 4, 2025

Busy Saturday on Smith Lake thanks to Fishing for the Cure

Cannabis retail sales, events, public use ordinance approved by Douglas County commissioners

Osakis school referendum is 4 days away

Park and Third apartment project in Alexandria gets $292,024 grant

Theatre L'Homme Dieu reveals its 2025 season

Boys Basketball: Alexandria senior Samson Hagstrom commits to University of Northwestern–St. Paul

Opinion

Minnesota Night Skies: Aurora season continues over most of the state