MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about big crowds at the Bull-A-Rama, a house fire that sent a couple to Hennepin County Medical Center in the Cities, the 16th annual Ride of Silence and how Alomere Health is using artificial intelligence to handle paperwork so doctors can concentrate on their patients.

Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from May 21 and May 23 below:

May 21, 2025

Bull-A-Rama two-day event packs the Runestone Community Center

2 Alexandria residents airlifted after injuries suffered in a house fire

Federal funding cuts could have impact on patrons of the Douglas County Library

Fix-It Clinic mends items - and hearts (W/VIDEO)

Elementary students take over high school athletic field during annual Track and Field Day

Girls Track and Field: Alexandria's Lydia Oldenkamp wins Class 3A True Team shot put state title

May 23, 2025

Riding in silence – and rain – to raise awareness to share the road (w/video)

Longtrees to temporarily close for the summer, but will reopen this fall in The Rune

Area Memorial Day services will take place Monday, May 26

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