MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about prom, suicide prevention, the ongoing controversy over building a playground in Alexandria, the Kensington Runestone and reports of gunshots on the Alexandria Golf Club course. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

 

Check out the top headlines from April 30 and May 2 below:

 

April 30, 2025 

2025 Osakis High School Prom was all about the glitz and glam - PHOTOS

A frank talk about suicide - from someone who’s been there

Alexandria City Council unable to override mayor's veto of playground equipment

Kensington Runestone to be featured in documentary series

Lake Brophy Park event to raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease

Girls Basketball: Legendary Alexandria head coach Wendy Kohler retires after 40 seasons

 

May 2, 2025

New ‘learning center’ clubhouse approved for Alexandria Golf Club

Construction on County Road 8 - the Barrett Road - should start mid-May

Update: Authorities investigate report of gunshots on Alexandria Golf Club course

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