Echo Press Newsminute, week of November 2-November 8, 2025

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

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