MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Homecoming, Global Bites & Beats, 25 years of grape-stomping at Carlos Creek Winery and the “at the lake” experience at a local museum.

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

Check out the top headlines from September 17 and September 19 below:

September 17, 2025

Never forget Sept. 11, 2001

Alexandria Area High School celebrates homecoming week Sept. 14-19

Global Bites and Beats this week at Alexandria College

Want to know more about living greener? Attend the Green Solutions Expo Sept. 20

Celebrating the silver anniversary of Carlos Creek Winery's Grape Stomp

Tennis: Alexandria shuts out Rocori 7-0

September 19, 2025:

Former Douglas County deputy's record being examined

Carlos Elementary students help complete mural project

Trinity Lutheran Church in Holmes City celebrates 150th anniversary Sunday

The experience of ‘at the lake’ – within four walls at Alexandria’s Legacy of the Lakes Museum

Soccer: Alexandria boys soccer round-up of Sept. 11 and 16 games.

Opinion

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about turbulence surrounding an Alexandria Airport runway project, a wrapup of two great fall festivals, and a look at Alexandria Public Schools proposed capital projects levy.

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

Check out the top headlines from September 10 and September 12 below:

September 10, 2025

Copper Trail Brewing hosts another edition of its Oletoberfest in Alexandria

Funding for Alexandria Airport runway project is up in the air

Douglas County Board approves resolution regarding execution of lease and agreement for Alomere Health

From pickleball to puppy yoga, Taste of Osakis offered something for everyone

A Dash for Cash - and his mom (w/VIDEO)

Football: Osakis Silverstreaks wrap-up from Sept. 5, 2025 game

September 12, 2025

Alexandria superintendent shares details about proposed capital projects levy

Alexandria 6th Avenue project, with trail, gets approval

Osakis sets preliminary budget for 2026

Girls Soccer: Cards fall to Brainerd in a 3-0 loss

Opinion

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

Opinion