MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Easter and Earth Day, the ups and downs of a proposed playground in Alexandria, the help from the Minnesota Twins for an area family and the help for a pickleball player who had a heart attack, and the importance of local journalism. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from April 20 and 25 below:

April 20, 2025

Easter activities held at Church for the Harvest in Alexandria

Alexandria mayor vetoes City Council playground decision

Update: State releases new fish consumption guidance for lakes with 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota Twins fans may want to attend benefit for Randy Bartos on April 27 in Alexandria

Baseball: Alexandria College gets 20th win of 2025

April 25, 2025

Roughly 60 people took part in the Earth Day Walk in Alexandria (w/video)

Pickleball player's life saved because of heroic actions and an AED at Discovery Middle School

Mayor Bobbie Osterberg explains why she vetoed council's action to pursue playground project at Fillmore Park

Despite challenges — perhaps because of them — local journalism is vital

Baseball: Two months after breaking collarbone, injuring wrist, B-E's Jack Kelly hits walk-off in Monday win

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