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, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from September 30 and October 2 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, September 30 issue:

Osakis celebrates homecoming with parade and big win

Man shot and killed outside Battle Lake home after shooting at SWAT vehicle and then pointing gun at officers

Alexandria City Council sets preliminary levy increase of 8.79%

United Way 2026 Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Oct. 6

A little good news: Monarch butterfly populations are up

Area football roundup for Sept. 25: Stout defense, timely scores guide Osakis to Homecoming win over Huskers

Here are the top stories in our Friday, October 2 issue :

Flock cameras, e-bikes, other hot topics were raised in a joint meeting between Alexandria and Douglas County

Alexandria Public Schools referendum series provides details to help voters make informed decisions

Military tank near Alexandria VFW to be moved

Volleyball: Sam Hess feels right at home in first season leading Alexandria

Opinion

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 buckthorn to eradicate.

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

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

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, September 2 issue:

1. Students in Alexandria Public Schools head back to their classrooms

2. Information released on Level 3 offender in Alexandria

3. Volunteers sought for 9/11 display on 3M lawn in Alexandria

4. Automated External Defibrillator cabinet training held in Alexandria

5. Brandon entrepreneur blends new business with an old building.

6. Area girls tennis roundup: Osakis races past Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa

Here are the top stories in our Friday, September 4 issue :

1. Alexandria Fire Department takes down Alexandria Law Enforcement in charity softball game

2. More than $734,000 in requests approved by Douglas County Commissioners

3. Ole-tober fest

4. Osakis Public Schools: AI in the classroom

5. An ally in fighting buckthorn in west central Minnesota: 60 goats

6. Cross Country: Alexandria blends youth and experience for new season

7. Opinion

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 from June 15 and June 17 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, July 15 issue:

122 Special Olympics athletes participate in regional bocce competition in Alexandria (W/PHOTO GALLERY)

2026 Alexandria Historic House Tour coming this weekend

$10.9M runway reconstruction contract approved for Alexandria Airport

Get ready for Alexandria 2026 Homecoming Parade

Lakes Area Theatre presents 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' at Carlos Creek Winery July 15

Alex Red clobbers Marshall in game 1, day 2 of the Bernie Classic Junior Legion Tournament in Alexandria

Here are the top stories in our Friday, July 17 issue :

Sultry weather makes impact on attendance at Summer Sounds Tuesday, July 14 (W/VIDEO)

Osakis City Council: Fireworks, ice carousels, and nuisance cats

Douglas County SWAT Team executes narcotics warrant in Alexandria

Lake Miltona cottage owned by same family for 100 years

Baseball: Alexandria Post 87 showcases balance, class en route to Gopher Classic championship

Opinion