Echo Press Minute

Voting for the Best of the Lakes Area is now open The voting period will end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Remember, you are able to vote once per day per category.

The winners will be announced in a special publication coming out in November.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• A public hearing took place about regulating THC-products in Alexandria.
• A young Hoffman native died after a head-on collision.
• Census studies show most stay close to home.
• In Life, many attend the Taste of Osakis event.
• In Sports, the Cardinal football team made an amazing 24-point comeback.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

Voting for the Best of the Lakes Area is now open The voting period will end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Remember, you are able to vote once per day per category.

The winners will be announced in a special publication coming out in November.

The Echo Press is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Alexandria College is holding its first-ever diversity festival next week. 
• A woman charged with murder has waived her right to a jury trial for a case stemming from an alleged drug deal in Alexandria that led to an overdose.
• In Life, an Alexandria club welcomes 'newcomers' with open arms.
• In Sports, read how the new Alexandria College volleyball team won its first match at home.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

•  Walk in Alexandria raised funds for Alzheimer’s research.
• A meeting about two roundabouts that will be built next summer drew a mixed response.
• Is Alexandria a welcoming community? A survey offers insights.
• In Life, read about a tiny house near Lake Carlos that’s just 196 square feet.
• In Sports, read how the Cardinal football team fared against a foe that won the state tournament last year.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• A couple hiked up Inspiration Peak to relive a marriage proposal that was made 68 years ago.

• Officials give details about two level-3 offenders who are moving to the area.

• In Life, an Alexandria musician living in Boston released his first single

• In Sports, Alexandria College is putting more effort into growing sports opportunities.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Construction is booming in Alexandria. The city’s on track to top the $100 million mark. 

• State assessment scores were released. Find out how Douglas County students fared.

• U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visits Alexandria College to discuss the MN Military Global Network.

• In Life, we have an update about a project that local ag students are doing with the grain, Kernza.

• In Sports, find out who the winners were at Viking Speedway.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Forada is recovering from a tornado that struck 3 months ago.

• A Carlos woman fell 100 feet to her death while hiking in Oregon.

• In Life, read about an Eagle Scout who helped a senior living facility in Alexandria.

• In Sports, Alexandria College kicked off its first-ever soccer season.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• Read our wrap-up of the Douglas County Fair. Find out how many attended. 

• Big improvements await the main runway at the Alexandria Airport. That’s just 1 story to come out of city council.

• Two predatory offenders are moving to the Alexandria area. We have details.

• In Life, read about seven senior citizens who were honored for their contributions.

• In Sports, read about the new coach of the Osakis volleyball team.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday’s paper:

• A driver of a UTV was killed in a crash south of Alexandria Tuesday.
• A Cambridge woman was sentenced to 58 months for a crash that killed a Garfield man
• Internet access may soon improve for locations in the county. We have details and maps.
• In Life, read how Farwell is giving old buildings new life as art spaces.
• In Sports, read how the Alexandria soccer team is leaning on several players from last year who led the team into the state tournament.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Wednesday's paper:

For example: 

• A training exercise to prepare for a school shooting took place at the Alexandria Area High School.
• An engineering agreement was reached for the 18th Avenue project. 

• We take a close look into the turnout numbers for the primary election.

• In Life, see photos from Garfield’s big festival.

• In Sports, read how new faces are getting their chance to lead the Alexandria football team.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com.

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Now here are the top stories to look out for in Friday's paper. 

For example: 

• A big part of the 2022 primary were two Alexandria School Board races that drew three or more candidates, which triggered a primary.
• Our “You Asked” series takes a look at how the Central Lakes Trail is maintained.
• Find out what’s new at the Douglas County Fair, which starts Wednesday.
• In Life, our Behind the Band segment spotlights singer-songwriter, Josie Nelson.
• In Sports, we interviewed the Men’s Champion in the Resorters Golf Tournament, Nick Jarrett.

To read more from these stories and others, look for them in our print edition and online at echopress.com