ALEXANDRIA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson discusses Alexandria Industries' "Fishing for the Cure" ice fishing challenge, the study ranking Douglas County as the third-best place in the state — and Minnesota as the second-best state in the United States — in which to raise a family, and more.

Check out the top headlines from Feb. 16-22, 2025 below:

Feb. 15, 2025: Hadley Thul scores 2,000th career point in No. 5 Alexandria's win over No. 10 Delano

Feb. 15, 2025: Alexandria man faces third felony sex case in Douglas County

Feb. 17, 2025: Busy Saturday on Smith Lake thanks to Fishing for the Cure

Feb 18, 2025: Douglas County ranks high for raising a family

Feb. 19, 2025: You can now watch Douglas County Board meetings on YouTube

Feb. 19, 2025: Federal charges filed against suspect in Alexandria bank robbery

Feb. 20, 2025: BE School Board hears presentation on district's operating levy

Feb. 20, 2025: Osakis Special Ed students blooming through transitions program

Feb. 20, 2025: Alexandria doctor performs more than 100 eye surgeries during a week in Sierra Leone, West Africa

Feb. 23, 2025: For nearly 60 years, Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association has supported local businesses