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

Check out the top headlines from May 13 and May 15 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 13 issue:

'We're capturing more wildlife, probably, than bad actors' W/VIDEO

Alexandria couple share their story at Habitat for Humanity's annual Hard Hat event

SOKs is a new mental health support group for children

Alexandria City Council calls for bids on runway project

A chilly but successful Alexandria Farmers Market (w/video)

Baseball: Pitching carries Alexandria to sweep of Bemidji

Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 15 issue :

Alexandria College holds spring 2026 graduation ceremony

Vikingland Ukuleles and Grand Arbor Choir perform together in 'Sing-a-lele' (w/videos)

Firm hired to build awareness for local sales tax in Alexandria

Out of thousands of students competing at international DECA event, Alexandria brought home 2 glass trophies

Track and Field: Alexandria shines at B Lohman Invitational

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