MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Douglas county fair, efforts to host Hockey Day Minnesota in Alexandria in 2028, an active shooter training exercise in Osakis and the Douglas County Commission’s efforts to balance funding requests with some less-than-idea budget news.

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

Check out the top headlines from August 20 and August 22 below:

August 20, 2025:

More than 60,000 attend 2025 Douglas County Fair

Alexandria's new assistant superintendent wants to hear from parents, students

More than 170 Icelanders visit Runestone Museum in 1 day

City of Alexandria supports hosting Hockey Day Minnesota 2028

Alexandria native earns Fulbright award to research in Japan

Volleyball: New year, new challenge for Alexandria after winning 2024 Class 3A state title

August 22, 2025:

Local law enforcement, first responders, stage active shooter drill at Osakis Public School

$10,000 reward offered for information about missing woman

Douglas County Commissioners approve $861,918 in funding requests, $21,000 in raises for 2026

Alexandria School Board learns about Extended School Year program, district's operational plan

Football: Fresh challenges ahead in 2025 for Alexandria

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