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Kasey Morris and Tyler Golberg are pleased to announce their engagement
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (159+ words) Kasey Kay Morris of Peterson, Minnesota, and Tyler Golberg of Alexandria, Minnesota, are pleased to announce their engagement. Kasey is the daughter of Julie Evenson and Jamie Morris. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Bemidji State University and…...
A fundamental change in how Americans register to vote
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (381+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (or SAVE) Act, which passed the House earlier this year and is currently being debated in the Senate, "would fundamentally change how Americans register to vote," according to vote. org. Connie Fields is…...
Big Lake man found guilty of killing his mother in 2020
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (205+ words) ELK RIVER, Minn. " A Sherburne County judge has found a man guilty of murdering his mother in 2020, according to documents filed on Tuesday, April 7. The judge found Eric Jordahl, 26, of Big Lake, Minnesota, guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and two…...
Boys Tennis: Alexandria takes care of Brainerd, Duluth East
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (480+ words) BRAINERD " The Alexandria boys tennis team put together a strong road showing Tuesday, sweeping Brainerd 7-0 before topping Duluth East 5-2 in a pair of duals. The Cardinals controlled the opener from start to finish, winning every singles and doubles match against…...
Any legal firearm may now be used in Douglas County during deer hunting season
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (549+ words) DOUGLAS COUNTY " Hunters in Douglas County may now use any legal firearm during the deer hunting season. At the Tuesday, April 7, regular Douglas County Board meeting, chairperson Shane Schmidt read a statement about the change to hunting zones in Douglas…...
Track and Field: Alexandria Community Christian School achieves personal bests at Moorhead indoor meet
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (484+ words) MOORHEAD " Alexandria Community Christian School turned in a meet full of progress on Tuesday, April 7, at the Concordia Snowmergency High School Meet, with several athletes posting personal-best times and season-best marks at Concordia College's Olson Forum. ACCS was represented across…...
Norton to perform Americana-style music at Evansville Sunday
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (660+ words) EVANSVILLE " Most musicians gather influences by listening to recordings, and while that is true for Jack Norton, two of his main influences were people he knew personally. Norton " who plays guitar, steel guitar, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, stomp box and kazoo-a-phone…...
From the Echo Press archives, 2016: North Star Christian Academy on track
23+ hour, 24+ min ago (645+ words) Alexandria Echo Press From the Echo Press archives, 2016: North Star Christian Academy on track This week in history in Douglas County. "This Week" in 1976, 50 years ago: A transportation system which will use volunteer drivers will begin for senior citizens aged…...
An Echo Press Editorial: Would you let AI guide your divorce?
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (481+ words) Artificial Intelligence continues to invade the everyday lives of human beings in ways that no one would have guessed. So it's not too surprising to hear that AI is now creeping into a very personal part of human lives " divorce....
For the record, April 10, 2026
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (264+ words) Alexandria City Council Agenda Monday, April 13, 2026 Alexandria City Hall, 704 Broadway, Alexandria, MN Subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 13 D. 02, the Mayor and City Council Members may participate in the regular meeting and special meeting by interactive technology. Special note:…...