ALEXANDRIA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson tells the story of a former Alexandria exchange student from Ukraine, trying to stay in the US. Read the story and her opinion piece about her fight for freedom. We wrap of Women’s History Month, a protest for veterans lines a block in downtown Alexandria, the Andria Theatre has a new executive director and turnovers make the difference for Alexandria’s boys basketball team. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

 

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

 

March 16, 2025: 

Former Alexandria exchange student from Ukraine trying to stay in the U.S.

Fighting for her freedom for more than 1,000 days

Women's History Month: Mollie Aberle Noonan 1885-1964

Pro-veteran protest was held in Alexandria on March 14

Bernie Van Zomeren, former Alexandria ag instructor, wins prestigious Day-Frederick Award

Girls basketball: History made for West Central, disappointment for MACCRAY

 

March 22, 2025:

Bears on the move into West Central Minnesota

Andria Theatre hires new executive director

Alexandria School Board votes to not administer controversial MN Student Survey

Seniors and nursing homes are scared of cuts, say Alexandria area legislators

Alexandria man is member of Journeymen Chorus performing on Sunday, March 23

Boys Basketball: Turnovers make the difference in Alexandria's state quarterfinal win over Byron

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