Echo Press Minute

For this episode, I sat down with Tammy Hiltner of Alexandria to learn how her trusty four-legged companion provides comfort and helps her with daily tasks that are deemed difficult due to an accident she had with a semi-truck 16 years ago. 

You can read more about Tammy’s story on our website at echopress.com.

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Now Here are the top stories to look out for in Friday's print edition:

• The Depot in Alexandria has new owners and is making some changes. We have details.
• You may be voting in a new Douglas County commissioner district this election. Our story explains.
• The Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf’s distribution is down from last year. Find out why.
• In Life, see a collection of amazing animal photos that were submitted by our readers.
• In Sports, read why the Brandon-Evansville softball team has big shoes to fill.

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 print edition:

• A competition at Alexandria College gave students the chance to sharpen their skills and get a jump on their careers.
• A Douglas County court administrator is retiring after more than 30 years on the job.
• A presentation in Alexandria gave insights into forensics and true crime.
• In Life, a local woodcarving club brought in an expert to teach them how to carve a bust of a cowboy.
• In Sports, the Alexandria boys track and field team finished second in a conference meet.

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

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Talk of the Town is a podcast that highlights the stories of people in our community.

Last episode we heard Mary Strasser tell her story of surviving a Russian prison camp. In this episode we will hear about her journey of immigrating to America, adjusting to her new life and meeting her future husband, Tony. 

You can also read Mary's story or watch her video interview online at echopress.com.

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Welcome back to another episode of an Echo Press Minute. The Podcast that gives you a brief look at some of the stories in our upcoming paper.

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• A new electronic marquee is being installed at Andria Theatre. We have photos.
• Brandon-Evansville Superintendent Don Peschel has tendered his resignation. We have details.
• The Lakes Area Professional Women named their Woman of the Year.
• In Life, read how an Alexandria woman is getting help from a furry companion.
• In Sports, read how the Cardinal girls golf team, state champions last year, are not taking anything for granted.

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

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• We have photos from the annual STEAM Expo for students that highlight science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
• We have full coverage of Monday’s Alexandria City Council meeting – including Rainbow Rider’s plan to build a new bus garage.
• In Life, see how Andes Tower Hills celebrated the end of its season with a Pond Plunge.
• In Sports, read a preview of the Cardinal boys golf team’s season.

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

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Talk of the Town is a podcast that highlights the stories from people in our community.

This first episode follows the story of Mary Strasser’s 18-month confinement in a Russian Concentration camp and journey to freedom.   

Part. 2 will be released next week and will tell the tale of Mary's immigration to the United States. 

You can also read Mary's story or watch her video interview online at echopress.com.

Stay connected to your community with local news! Get your first three months of unlimited access to ECHOPRESS.COM for only ninety-nine cents a month! Visit ECHOPRESS.COM/subscribe today for this great offer! You can also stop by our office at 225 7th Ave E or call us at 320-763-3133.

Stay connected to your community with local news! Get your first three months of unlimited access to ECHOPRESS.COM for only ninety-nine cents a month! Visit ECHOPRESS.COM/subscribe today for this great offer! You can also stop by our office at 225 7th Ave E or give us a call at 320-763-3133.

Here are the top stories to look out for in Friday's print edition

• A music practitioner who works with a hospice program, got the opportunity to produce a song with one of her patients.
• New things are happening at the Titus 2 ministry center. We have details.
• We have an update on an expansion project at Brandon-Evansville school.
• In Life, Fire Pit Productions will present a show on the morals and 
• In Sports, an Alexandria golfer who made a verbal commitment to play for the Kansas Jayhawks.

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

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One entry is allowed per person for guessing the ice out date on Lake L'Homme Dieu. Completed entries may be dropped off or mailed to Echo Press, 225 7th Ave. E, Alexandria, MN 56308 or emailed to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5. You must be 18 or older to enter.

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• A bill, inspired by the bicycling death of a 14-year-old from Miltona, would change where bicyclists ride on the road.
• We have a recap of Monday’s Alexandria School Board meeting, including recent building projects.
• In Life, Cherry Street Books changed ownership.
• In Sports, the Alexandria boys basketball team keeps fans on edge during a championship game

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

Remember to enter the Echo Press Ice Out Contest. Forms are in the paper and shopper.

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With a pie to the face, Kalon Prep Academy raises over $600 for the people of Ukraine.

An effort to build a memorial park in Parkers Prairie is underway.

An Alexandria woman has been reappointed to the Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota.

In Life, The Runestone Museum in Alexandria spotlights many artifacts representing Native Americans.

In Sports, the Osakis boys basketball team made a glorious comeback attempt against Annandale.

Read more from these stories on others, look for them in our print issue and online at echopress.com