MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a former police officer and instructor at Alexandria College who was honored with an international award, a man and a women were charged with multiple felonies after they were found in possession of more than three pounds of meth, a sergeant of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was honored for saving the life of a four-year-old, and Alexandria Public Schools got a grant to fund nine enrichment projects in the 2025-26 school year. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.

Check out the top headlines from May 7 and May 9 below:

May 7, 2025

Alexandria Area High School 2025 Prom - PHOTOS

Kalon Prep Academy Prom 2025 - PHOTOS

Helping officers make decisions under stress

Pair charged with multiple felonies for having 3 pounds of meth

Glue-on horse shoes? A clinic in Alexandria demonstrated how to do it (w/video)

Adapted Bowling: Alexandria sends strong group to state

 

May 9, 2025

Brandon-Evansville High School 2025 Prom - PHOTOS

A Douglas County sergeant was honored for saving the life of 4-year-old boy last month

It's Mend-It May!

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