MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the state class 3A State Championship Alexandria Cardinals.  2024 saw lots of new buildings going up in Alexandria - we have that story, and the story about the former Perry's Furniture coming down.  Food shelves were on the mind of the community, the Alexandria Police Chief made his annual report to the city council, and the Alexandria robotics team is on their way to the World Championships. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from March 23-28, 2025 below:

March 26, 2025

Photos: Alexandria boys basketball team, West Central Area girls basketball team win state titles

Big year of construction in Alexandria

Landmark building, Perry's Furniture in Alexandria, comes tumbling down (w/video)

Church group's FoodShare campaign runs through April 6

Empty Bowls - but cups runneth over

March 28, 2025

Alexandria police chief's report addresses use of force and de-escalation

Bluebirds are doing all right, but volunteers are another story

Informational meeting held regarding level-three offender's release

For the record, March 28

Archery: Discovery Middle School team takes first at Osakis Tournament

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