MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about local Memorial Day observances around the region, a U.S. Secret Service investigation into a political protest by Judd and Wendy Hoff, Planned Parenthood in Alexandria’s closing after 43 years and Life Connections’ 50th anniversary.

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

Check out the top headlines from May 26 and May 28 below:

 

May 26, 2025:

Honoring and remembering veterans with parade and program

Alexandria rest area earns national recognition

Red Willow Arts Coalition kicks off summer series

Secret Service investigates ‘86-47’ sign at Fargo protest

Alexandria's Pages of Ink bookstore hits the road

Softball: Alexandria finishes runner-up in Section 8-3A

 

May 28, 2025:

Students from the Osakis and Brandon-Evansville Class of 2025 are official graduates

Planned Parenthood announces it will close four Minnesota clinics

Transitional Center for alternative learning to move into Bremer Bank's former building

Life Connections celebrates 50 years of helping families in Alexandria lakes area

Baseball: Parkers Prairie, Alexandria get No. 1 seeds in respective section tournaments

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