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

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

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, May 20 issue:

Royal Celebration at New Life Christian Church was full of glitz and glam (W/VIDEO)

Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen announces his retirement

Memorial Day events are planned for the lakes area

Building boats for the war effort

Send in the clowns

Area softball roundup for May 15: Parkers Prairie closes regular season with third-straight shutout win

Here are the top stories in our Friday, May 22 issue:

Bicyclists bond in a silent ride in Alexandria (W/VIDEO)

4 fire departments battle house fire near Farwell on Tuesday, May 19

Douglas County Board gets update on Extension Office, approves a new clean energy program for The Rune

Smokey Timbers announces summer mini-camp schedule

Alexandria veteran celebrates 80th birthday on Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.

College Baseball: Alexandria Tech leans on toughness, memories in run to NJCAA Division III World Series

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