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Echo Press Minute
by Thalen Zimmerman
Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Episodes
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 27 - October 3, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a standoff near Battle Lake that left one man dead, proposed city and school district levies, plus a local voice on The Voice and even some good news about monarch butterflies. Those stories and more…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 30-September 5, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about back to school, the celebration for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the hard-fought battle between Alexandria's fire and law enforcement departments, and a win-win-win solution if you have brush to clear or...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 12-July 18, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the Special Olympics in Alexandria, news from city councils in Alex and Osakis, theater, music, and baseball. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top headlines...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 30 - June 6, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about graduation - and one special graduate, big changes coming to the Andrea Theatre, and some young trout go from Discovery Middle School to a school of their own. Those stories and more, this week on the…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 17-23, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a glamorous celebration at New Life Christian Church, upcoming Memorial Day events. Plus mini-camps to fill your summer with learning and a story about an unparalleled 80th birthday celebration. Those...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 10-16, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the season for baby bears and farmers markets has arrived, not to mention graduations and ukelele music. Plus DECA students, baseball players and track and field athletes bring honors to Alexandria. Those...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 5-11, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about impressive graduation rates in Douglas County schools, runestones in Melby, and lots of music and poetry on the way. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check out the top...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of March 15-21, 2026
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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of March 1-7, 2026
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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of February 8-14, 2026
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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of January 18-24 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the first-ever SNOfest Winter Carnival, the demise of the paperback novel, a shooting death in Alexandria, community support for a Miltona couple who lost their home in a fire just after Christmas, and…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of January 4-10, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the local skating pond ready for the season, two Douglas County Christmas Bird Counts that turned up records, some County and School Board news, and why some people think they could beat a grizzly bear in...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of December 28-January 3, 2026
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the year in review, a possible surprise in someone's water bill from the City of Osakis, a new K-9 unit, and an artist who's raising money for a good cause. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of December 14-20 , 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about light in the dark, a doubled reward in a 30 year old cold case, DECA students bringing new flavors to the holiday season and Alexandria's winning girl's basketball team. Those stories and more, this week…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of November 9-15, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a ribbon cutting, the new show opening at the Alexandria Area High School, celebrations for Douglas County veterans, and we have answers to a question you asked. Those stories and more, this week on the...
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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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of October 19-25, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Oktoberfest, upcoming school referendums in several Douglas County communities, the possible effects of the federal government shutdown on area residents, and a new arts space opening in Alexandria. Those...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of October 12-18 , 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about west-central Minnesota kids being under-vaccinated, victims of domestic violence sharing their stories, and catching up with former Alexandria-area athletes. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 28-October 4, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about lots of groundbreakings, an Alexandria woman excited to turn 102 on 10-2, and Kalon Prep students doing their part to give to their community. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 21-27, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks more about homecoming, there's lots of news from the Alexandria City Council and School Board, plus a celebration of multicultural food and music, and a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. These stories…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 14-20, 2025
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.…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 7-13, 2025
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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 31-September 6, 2025
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...
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Minnesota Night Skies: all the planets hang out in the morning sky, and "cosmic baloney"
This month on Minnesota Night Skies, September means cooler temps and no mosquitos - great stargazing weather! We've got tips for watching the lunar eclipse (the one that's not visible in North America) September 7 via a livestream. There's a double - or triple - conjunction September 19 this…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 24-30, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Alomere Health Board's hopes to convert to non profit status, lots of photos from Millerville Butter Day, an expanded cell phone policy in Osakis that may cause some cell-shock when school starts, a...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 17-23, 2025
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...
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Echo Press News Minute, week of August 10 - 16
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, guest host Kris Kerzman talks about Garfiled Days, housing in Douglas County, new improvements to Fillmore Park, the Douglas County Fair, and other coverage available now from the Echo Press. Check out the top headlines from August 13 and...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of August 3-9, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Alexandria's all-female motorcycle collective, the local hospice providing training for death doulas, an upcoming law enforcement training in Osakis, and lots of Resorters coverage available in the Echo...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 27 - August 2, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Art in the Park, the Alexandria Historic House Tour, the splash pad delay and romance novels as an escape when life gets too serious. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. Check...
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Minnesota Night Skies: Keep the moon at your back and enjoy the Perseids!
This month on Minnesota Night Skies, August is the month of the full Sturgeon Moon! We've got tips for watching the Perseids mid-month, either from your very own lounging chair in the backyard, or via a livestream. Jupiter and Venus are in conjunction this month (if you want to sing the song,...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 20-26, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the death of a pioneer in local television and the Echo Press, new owners for Anderson Greenhouse, the Alexandria family named 2025 Farm Family of the Year, some impressive anniversaries, and a new...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 13-19, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a one-two punch from Alexandria in the fight against cancer, the renovation of the historic Belmont Apartments, fun in the sun made in the shade at the Alexandria Splash Pad, a proposed ordinance to stop...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of July 6-12, 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....
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 29-July 5, 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…
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Minnesota Night Skies: occultations galore!
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 (!),...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 22-June 28, 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…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 15-21, 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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 8-14, 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.…
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 1-7, 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...
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Minnesota Night Skies: strawberry moon forever - well, in June, anyway
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...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 25-31, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about local Memorial Day observances around the region, a U.S. Secret Service investigation into a political protest by Judd and Wendy Hoff, Planned Parenthood in Alexandria's closing after 43 years and Life...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 18-24, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about big crowds at the Bull-A-Rama, a house fire that sent a couple to Hennepin County Medical Center in the Cities, the 16th annual Ride of Silence and how Alomere Health is using artificial intelligence to...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 11-17, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a new look for electrical utility boxes, a celebration of Habitat for Humanity Douglas County, three local schools surpass state graduation rates, and schools of fish - plus fish in schools. Those stories...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of May 4-9, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a former police officer and instructor at Alexandria College who was honored with an international award, a man and a women were charged with multiple felonies after they were found in possession of more...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 27-May 3, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about prom, suicide prevention, the ongoing controversy over building a playground in Alexandria, the Kensington Runestone and reports of gunshots on the Alexandria Golf Club course. Those stories and more…
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Minnesota Night Skies: the Milky Way in May!
This month on Minnesota Night Skies, the Milky Way in May! Mars in the Beehive cluster: best band name ever or astronomical event? Find out May3 and 4th The Eta Aquariid meteor shower early in the mornings of May 6 and 7 Galaxies in Virgo: you'll need a telescope, but even a gently used one can...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 20-26, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Easter and Earth Day, the ups and downs of a proposed playground in Alexandria, the help from the Minnesota Twins for an area family and the help for a pickleball player who had a heart attack, and the...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 13-19, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the return of the Passion drama at Zion Lutheran Church, a meeting about a new fire station it Carlos that became heated, the things dads read to their kids are different from what moms tend to read,...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of April 6-12, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a protest and march in Alexandria that drew hundreds of people, a fun April Fool's prank at the Miltona Science Magnet School, and a couple of snow days and the fun had by local kids. The Douglas County...
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Echo Press Newsminute, week of March 30 - April 5, 2025
MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the STEAM Expo at the end of March and the Battle of the North e-tournament in Alexandria. The Douglas County Board has approved an ordinance that regulates cannabis, Osakis voters head to the polls to…
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Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Alexandria, Minnesota.
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Thalen Zimmerman
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Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Alexandria, Minnesota.
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