MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson says the Alexandria Jaycees have ceased operations after almost 80 years; yes, there were Irish pioneers in Douglas County, and Alexandria DECA students excelled at the state Career Development Conference. Plus bad art, good hotdish and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from March 18 and March 20 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, March 18 issue:

Alexandria Jaycees cease operations after almost 80 years

A look at Irish pioneers in Douglas, Otter Tail counties

Mount Carmel will be new option for preschool this fall

Kindness Night is this Thursday in Hoffman

Alexandria DECA students excel at the Minnesota State Career Development Conference

Boys Basketball: Alexandria fends off late Elk River challenge to win Section 8-4A title

Here are the top stories in our Friday, March 20 issue:

Kyle Momsen takes Oath of Office at Alexandria School Board meeting

Douglas County Library holds first 'Bad Art Night'

A hotdish that bowled over the judges

Class 4A boys basketball: Alexandria opens state tournament against Maple Grove

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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about this year's Polar Plunge and the plunges coming up at area schools, the death of a Miltona woman in a house fire, a group of local parents helping their kids - and themselves - unplug from screens, not-so dry history in Douglas County, a Habitat For Humanity Open House, township elections next week, and high school wrestlers and basketball players making their marks.

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

Check out the top headlines from March 4 and March 6 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, March 4 issue:

Total raised for this year's Polar Plunge was nearly $61,000

Alexandria clears a hurdle on its goal of becoming a GreenStep city

Miltona woman dies in structure fire Thursday

Prohibition, bootlegging and rum running: Not so 'dry' history in Douglas County

This is not your parents' debate over screen time

MSHSL State Wrestling: Alexandria's Nolan Fettig reaches semifinal round in Class AA bracket

Here are the top stories in our Friday, March 6 issue:

Open house held at Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County home in Summer Meadows

Nearly 7,000 watercraft inspections conducted during the 2025 season

Township elections to be held March 10 in Douglas County

Boys Basketball: Alexandria cruises past Knights to open Section 8-4A playoffs

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MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about beating the winter blues with world-class blues and jazz, a peek at how the proposed new Douglas County Library could look, building demolition in preparation for a Kwik-Trip in western Alexandria, and a romantic article about how Alexandrians are bedazzled by romance books … and how they bedazzle the romance books right back.

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

Check out the top headlines from February 11 and February 13 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday February 11 issue:

Beat the Winter Blues and Jazz Festival showcased music by world-class blues and jazz artists

SunOpta is being sold to Refresco in $1.1 billion deal

All 11 fire departments in Douglas County may get new radios

Proposed new Douglas County Library inches forward toward a referendum vote in November

Van Zomeren inducted into MN FFA Hall of Fame

Boys Swim and Dive: Alexandria captures Central Lakes Conference championship

Here are the top stories in our Friday, February 13 issue:

90 years ago: Alexandria's Congregational Church burns

$19.9 million building bond referendum for Osakis Public Schools passes

Buildings demolished to clear the way for Alexandria's second Kwik Trip

Alexandria bedazzled by romance books

Zion Lutheran boys basketball continuing to highlight consistent play as state approaches

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