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Alexandria police search for suspect in armed bank robbery

Images of the man have been released; public is advised not to approach him.

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By Al Edenloff

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Osakis

Osakis Police Blotter: April 20-29

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By Travis Gulbrandson

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Local

Geezers vs. kids: Who drives worst?

Are older drivers really the problem?

10h ago

By Lisa Johnson

News

Bull-A-Rama to be at Runestone Community Center on May 10-11

Tickets are available at Elden's or online.

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By Travis Gulbrandson

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Local

St. Cloud State President Robbyn Wacker leaving post early
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Pro

Jamal Murray is the Nuggets’ barometer. Here’s how Timberwolves plan to slow him down
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Pro

Twins turn season outlook around with 10-game winning streak
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Minnesota

Minnesota legislator surprised about DFL pushback on senator charged with felony
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Prep

Boys Golf: Alexandria ties school record for lowest-round

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Boys Golf: Alexandria ties school record for lowest-round

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By Sam Stuve

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Osakis

Osakis Police Blotter: April 20-29

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By Travis Gulbrandson

Prep

Baseball: Big hits power Osakis to a win over Upsala-Swanville Area

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By Sam Stuve

Prep

Baseball: Alexandria College earns close wins over Ridgewater College

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By Sam Stuve

StormTracker Weather

Tracking rain tonight

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Weather

John Wheeler: Artificial intelligence will someday take over weather forecasting

It is a matter of time before AI will be faster and better at forecasting weather than human forecasters are today.

14h ago

By John Wheeler

Weather

May weather is looking wet and mild

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler looks at spring weather.

21h ago

By John Wheeler

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Local

Horses need chiropractors?

Spring clinic offers vaccines and more

Local

‘It’s the release that teaches’ (W/VIDEO)

Minnesota

Jury awards family nearly $8M after deadly crash blamed on huffing dust cleaner

Minnesota

Minnesota House passes bill to put $55M into literacy, teacher training and pre-K programs

A majority of the money in the bill — $37 million — will go toward addressing issues related to implementing last year’s Read Act

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By Elizabeth Shockman / MPR News

Local

For the record

What's coming up for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners?

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Lifestyle

Zach Anderson, who suffered a massive brain injury at birth, inducted into National Honor Society

A junior at Alexandria Area High School, he is the son of Randy and Nicole Anderson of Alexandria.

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By Celeste Edenloff

OBITUARIES

Geraldine “Geri” Tvrdik

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Robert “Bob” Schulz

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Marlys Bungum

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Kenneth Salo

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Linda R. Evander

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Robert “Bob” Rude

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Government and Politics

In the Know column: Don't fall for fake election info

The following is an opinion column written by one of the rotating writers of "In the Know." It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo Press.

An Echo Press Editorial: Paid political letter policy is in effect

Minnesota Senate president blocks motions directed at fellow DFLer charged with felony

Judd Hoff responds to those who want to rescind his endorsement in District 12B

Business

Crossroads Center sells for $80M, records show
Should cannabis be pasteurized?
Parents say daughter was fired from Moorhead ice cream shop after customer left $100 tip

Public Safety

Minnesota

Minnesota senator charged with burglary may also face punishment from military

Apr 24

By Mark Wasson

Minnesota

Salmonella cases, including four in Minnesota, linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s

Apr 18

By St. Paul Pioneer Press

National

911 outage reported across multiple US states, officials say

Apr 18

By Reuters

Editorials

An Echo Press Editorial: A plea to OHV drivers: Be safe out there

Apr 17

By Alexandria Echo Press Editorial Board

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Northland Outdoors

Northland Outdoor Forecast: Warming up by Sunday

Northland Outdoors Forecast: Warming up by Sunday

Temperatures return to the 60s and 70s by Sunday.

Alexandria Let's Go Fishing chapter wants to reel in more help

DNR to pick up mess after dynamiting Itasca County deer stands

Minnesota bear hunt applications due Friday, May 3, DNR says in reminder

Sports

Douglas County area sports schedule for May 2, 2024

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By Echo Press staff report

Sports

Douglas County area sports schedule for May 1, 2024

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By Echo Press staff report

Sports

Douglas County area sports schedule for April 30, 2024

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By Echo Press staff report

NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns

Sports

Anthony Edwards out-duels Booker, Durant as Wolves sweep Phoenix for first playoff series win since 2004

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By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Education

Glitz and glam in the garden at Osakis High School Prom

This year's theme was Garden Gala. The event took place Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Alexandria students shine during 2024 Prom grand march

Letter: Reading Corps member has helped students succeed

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Alexandria Area High School's Transition Center helps students lead their best life

Health

Suicide rates are rising in rural Minnesota
What are the top reasons for trips to the ER?
How to safely watch the solar eclipse without damaging your eyes

Community

Savory, mild, fresh and delicious, Salpicón de Res is a guaranteed warm-weather winner
Red River Valley Garden Tour offers inspiration for area gardeners
Fielding Questions: With the mild winter, when should I seed my lawn?

Lifestyle

Fairy rings with mushrooms generally grow during wet periods. (Contributed)

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Trott column: The science behind fairy rings

ALEXANDRIA — Have you noticed circular patches of greener grass in your lawn?

Community Calendar for Douglas County area

Births at Alomere Health, April 15-26, 2024

'He touched our hearts' says Alexandria couple who were moved by a church sacristan's story

Opinion

Columns

From the Echo Press archives, 1899: Lake Geneva yields 25-pound, 50-inch pickerel

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By Rachel Barduson

Columns

Record Notes column: A beginner's guide to outsider music

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By Travis Gulbrandson

Columns

Killing dogs isn't a 'farm thing'

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By Jenny Schlecht

Columns

Recognizing the good in rural people

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By Ann Bailey

Osakis

Close up businessman holding envelope with blank paper sheet

Commentary: Lake Improvement District shouldn't be formed on Lake Osakis
Osakis could have School Resource Officer beginning in 2024-25
Osakis Public Works director resigns; mayor quits part-time job

Minnesota

Minnesota House takes up gun control bills, OKs mandatory reporting for stolen firearms
'Semi-responsive' man rescued from riverbank after walking out of Brainerd hospital
The Disappearance of Belinda Van Lith on The Vault podcast is ready to 'binge-listen'

The Vault

a dingy car is shown pulled up on the shore of a pond

After watery discovery, Minnesota sheriff tells true crime fans to chill: 'It's just a car in a pond'
String of wife murders led to the stringing up of 'Rattlesnake James'
How Duluth's Quarry Park played a part in early moon research

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