Echo Press Newsminute, week of September 27 - October 3, 2026

MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about a standoff near Battle Lake that left one man dead, proposed city and school district levies, plus a local voice on The Voice and even some good news about monarch butterflies.

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

Check out the top headlines from September 30 and October 2 below:

Here are the top stories in our Wednesday, September 30 issue:

Osakis celebrates homecoming with parade and big win

Man shot and killed outside Battle Lake home after shooting at SWAT vehicle and then pointing gun at officers

Alexandria City Council sets preliminary levy increase of 8.79%

United Way 2026 Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Oct. 6

A little good news: Monarch butterfly populations are up

Area football roundup for Sept. 25: Stout defense, timely scores guide Osakis to Homecoming win over Huskers

Here are the top stories in our Friday, October 2 issue :

Flock cameras, e-bikes, other hot topics were raised in a joint meeting between Alexandria and Douglas County

Alexandria Public Schools referendum series provides details to help voters make informed decisions

Military tank near Alexandria VFW to be moved

Volleyball: Sam Hess feels right at home in first season leading Alexandria

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