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  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 6-12, 2025
    Jul 11 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the hidden gems of Minnesota Lake Country, the family chosen as this year’s Relay for Life honorees, the Summer Sounds concert series and a local non-profit stepping in to help in the wake of a tragedy.

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



    Check out the top headlines from July 9 and July 11, 2025,below:

    July 9, 2025

    Ringing in 2025 Fourth of July with a little bit of the past

    Looking for something to see or do? Here are 7 'hidden gems' around Minnesota lakes country

    Hartmann, Caruthers, Kohler named as Alumni Hall of Fame 2025 inductees

    Rost/Gran family from Hoffman and Villard chosen as this year's Relay for Life honorees

    Merten brothers, Larry Lund to be inducted into Viking Speedway Hall of Fame

    July 11, 2025

    Briefs must be filed by July 24 in Alexandria stabbing death case

    Third annual Summer Sounds by Brophy kicks off July 15

    An Alexandria non-profit steps up to help a grieving sheriff’s office

    Disney's 'Moana Jr.' takes to the Andria Theatre stage

    Golf: Lisa Grimes, David Kjos selected as honorees for 104th Resorters Tournament

    Opinion

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    11 min
  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 29-July 5, 2025
    Jul 4 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the 41st annual Vikingland Band Festival, Fourth of July events around the county, the 10th 30-day extension in the Amber Pospisil case, a new look for the last resort on Lake Ida and an Osakis pastor who’s written a book about the dual nature of Christians.

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

    Check out the top headlines from July 2 and July 4 below:

    July 2, 2025:

    Vikingland Band Festival showcased the talents of 18 marching units during the annual parade

    Check out these Fourth of July events

    10th request for appeal extension filed in Pospisil case

    About 300 vehicles were shining and showing at annual event hosted by the Vintage Car Club of Alexandria

    Local artifacts shine a light on World War I

    Girls Basketball: Matt Hoelscher takes over as Alexandria's head coach

    July 4, 2025

    Seniors share scam stories, learn how not to be scammed, plus more at annual Senior Expo

    Is Douglas County becoming 'bear country?'

    Strawberry season is slower but just as sweet at Country Blossom Farm

    New book by Osakis pastor/author grapples with Christians' dual nature

    Girls Soccer: Alexandria selects Luis Moreno to lead program in new era

    Opinion

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    15 min
  • Minnesota Night Skies: occultations galore!
    Jul 2 2025

    This month on Minnesota Night Skies, it's occultations galore!

    The International Space Station gives you the best chance to see it in sunlight. You can find out more at the Heavens Above website, or NASA’s Spot the Station app or the Spot the Station website.

    Meanwhile, the moon occults Fang (!), you can track lunar occultations of bright stars online at Bright Star Occultation, the waning crescent moon upstages the Pleiades, and the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower is a great preface to the Perseids coming next month.

    Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they’re back on a podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.

    Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.

    Bob recommends several guides to help you find what’s up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.

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    22 min
  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 22-June 28, 2025
    Jun 27 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson says the Kensington Runestone is on the move, the Vikingland Band Festival is back in town, a pair of lineworkers from ALP were in Arizona and Noonan Sport Specialists have a new location.

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

    Check out the top headlines from June 25 and June 27 below:

    June 25, 2025

    Changes coming to Alexandria Public Schools student lunches

    Runestone replica in Alexandria is moving

    Vikingland Band Festival is set for Sunday, June 29

    Ham radio prepares to show their stuff June 28-29

    Hitting the road for the sake of art

    Boxing: Osakis resident Kirsten Wessel relishes opportunity to compete in-state

    June 27, 2025

    Bringing power to Navajo Nation

    City of Alexandria is in good financial shape, says auditor

    Noonan Sport Specialists moves to new location

    Will you be able to operate watercraft starting on July 1? That's when new watercraft permit law takes effect

    Kids help plant flowers in the Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum

    Golf: Little Darling par 3 course opens at AGC

    Opinion

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    15 min
  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 15-21, 2025
    Jun 20 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a protest and march held on a tragic morning for the state, money for a new transportation center at Alexandria Technical and Community College, the Wings over Alexandria Air Show, and an upcoming lunch with Big Ole.

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



    Check out the top headlines from June18 and June 20 below:

    June 19, 2025:

    Protesters, with heavy hearts, still show up for rally in Alexandria (W/VIDEO)

    ATCC secures $24 million to build new transportation center

    Miltona man sums up his experience at Great American Think-Off

    More than 4,000 attend Wings Over Alexandria Air Show (w/video)

    Girls Track and Field: Alexandria repeats as Class 2A team state champions in dominant fashion

    June 20, 2025

    Timber! Mini-camp near Miltona will explain how to cut down a tree

    $3 million referendum for Alexandria Public Schools to be on ballot this November

    Lunch with Big Ole fundraiser planned for June 25 in Alexandria

    3 charged with multiple counts of ID theft in Douglas County

    Former west-central Minnesotan brings School of Fish to kids

    Editorials

    Letters

    Columns

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    12 min
  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 8-14, 2025
    Jun 13 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about some fun news from the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, a new way to honor area veterans, the upcoming air show, road construction and concerns about safety on area highways, and the science of ice cream.

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




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

    June 11, 2025:

    Legacy of the Lakes examines space race designs, Glastron boats

    Balendy is new executive director at Legacy of the Lakes Museum

    Veterans Memorial Honor Guard looking for members

    How safe are CR 82 and 3rd Ave. in Alexandria?

    New arts series in Alexandria plans to be 'beyond compare'

    Baseball: Parkers Prairie gets No. 1 seed in MSHSL Class A State Tournament



    June 13, 2025:

    Wings Over Alexandria Air Show to showcase a diverse array of planes

    Alexandria approves childcare lease agreement between city and providers

    Work underway on another stretch of the Barrett Road

    STEM learning is anything but plain vanilla

    Andria Theatre presents "13 Jr."

    Track and Field: Osakis boys team makes history with runner-up finish at state

    Opinion

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    14 min
  • Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 1-7, 2025
    Jun 6 2025

    MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Osakis School Board wrestling with facilities challenges, an update on a stabbing at Walmart, the vote on a controversial new fire hall in Carlos, and we hear from a finalist in this year’s Great American Think Off plus actor JK Simmons, who was in Alexandria for a party at the Andria Theater.

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



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

    June 4, 2025

    AAHS Class of 2025 graduates on May 30 in Alexandria

    You might be cool, but you’ll never be Doing-the-Socratic-Method-with-My-Grampa cool

    Osakis School Board: 'The needs don't go away'

    Program offers Alexandria Area High School students insight into health care careers

    4 students, 1 teacher from Kalon Prep form a band called the Ladyslippers

    Track and Field: Alexandria shatters records in Section 8-2A team title wins

    June 6, 2025

    Academy and Golden Globe Award winner J.K. Simmons in Alexandria to show support for the Andria Theater

    Indiana man charged with stabbing Alexandria Walmart employee

    Carlos voters say 'no' to tax increase, new fire hall

    Tammy Schmidt recognized for 26 years of service to the Douglas County Library

    Baseball: Parkers Prairie earns Class A State Tournament berth with walk-off win in section final

    Opinion

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    14 min
  • Minnesota Night Skies: strawberry moon forever - well, in June, anyway
    Jun 2 2025

    This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the strawberry moon is ripe for picking starting June 10.

    Plan your summer solstice party for June 20 at 9:42pm.

    There’s a triple conjunction June 29 you can see with a map and binoculars.

    The summertime Milky Way lets you, in Bob’s words, “drink a little starlight.”

    Plus Regulus in Leo, and noctilucent clouds, this month on Minnesota Night Skies.

    Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they’re back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.

    Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.

    Bob recommends several guides to help you find what’s up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. Also look for Stellarium Mobile where you get your apps. It's available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.

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    23 min