COLD SPRING – Alexandria senior running back Brody Berg had one of the best finishes at the ROCORI Spartans weightlifting challenge on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The ROCORI Challenge is an NFL ...

ALEXANDRIA — Tuesday Night Club will be making their third appearance at the Saturday Art Market on Aug. 23. They have been playing jazzy background music in the area for over 10 years. Their ...

From the Echo Press archives, 2000: Applebee’s is out and Doolittle’s Air Café is in This week in history in Douglas County.

Douglas County Commissioners approve $861,918 in funding requests, $21,000 in raises for 2026 Raises, which are for elected officials, range from 1.36% up to 6.37%.

Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins announces bid for governor The fourth-term representative joins a crowded Republican race with two former gubernatorial candidates — Republicans Scott Jensen and ...

Jul. 03, 1949 - Aug. 15, 2025 PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. - Derek J. N. McGowan, 76, Parkers Prairie, Minn. died Friday, Aug. 15, in his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. (6 p ...

The new tower will provide increased water storage, improved pressure and fire protection, and greater operational efficiency for the city’s water system.

Dept. of Agriculture seeks input before 2026 legislative session Two virtual public input sessions offer a chance to share ideas.

More than 170 Icelanders visit Runestone Museum in 1 day They wanted to see the stone and wonder if it's real ...

KENSINGTON, Minn. - Theresa L. Larson, 66, Kensington, Minn. died Friday, Aug. 15, in her home. A Celebration of Theresa's life will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11 AM at Nora Lutheran ...

Some counter-opinions: 1. Perhaps the biggest and most beautiful accomplishment of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is to continue the tax cuts enacted during President Trump's first term. Failing ...

More than 60,000 attend 2025 Douglas County Fair The four-day event had a substantial increase in attendance over the 2024 fair.