Canadian man pleads guilty after being caught in vehicle with 67 guns near Fergus Falls
The defendants were traveling between 95-100 miles per hour in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Texas license plates.
Minnesota's backyard: Amid rolling farmland, a secret slice of water and woods at Carley State Park
You will be excused if you are unfamiliar with destination No. 8 on our 20-site tour of Minnesota's state parks. Carley is a true hidden...
Alexandria man injured in 2-vehicle crash on County Road 82
The crash happened near Bjork Lake between Alexandria and Garfield.
Runestone Electric Association members nominate director candidates
Members can also be nominated by petition (15 member signatures are required on the petition) for a period of 15 days following the district meeting.
Lifeguards are off duty this summer in Douglas County
No lifeguards will be keeping an eye on the swimmers at any of the public beaches.
In the Know column: A culture of continuous improvement
This past fall, one student shared that he really wished we had an aviation course. After some research and conversations, we will have two sections...
Chamber Ambassadors spotlight 4 local businesses
The Chamber Ambassadors serve as an active communication link to cultivate and promote positive relationships between the Chamber and the business community for members and...
Minnesota STD infections fell in 2020; pandemic may have meant fewer tested
Chlamydia remained the top reported STD with 21,942 cases reported, an 11% decrease from 2019.
Actor David Spade reaches out to Minnesota boy with rare brain tumor
Ryder Clark is diagnosed with pilomyxoid astrocytoma, a rare form of cancerous brain tumor that develops only in pediatric patients.
Alexandria Post 87 splits doubleheader with Detroit Lakes; Lerfald, Hennen shine
Two offensive showdowns on Tuesday end up in a doubleheader split with Detroit Lakes. JD Hennen records six hits in two games and Brock Lerfald...
Alexandria police officer saves ducklings in danger
Alexandria police officer, Nate Larson, saves ducklings from sewer drain outside Hennen's Furniture on 5th and Broadway on Wednesday, June 23.
It's a dirty job, but these are the workers keeping debris and garbage out of the Red River
“Whatever’s on the streets and goes down the gutter, that’s what ends up in those pits,” a Grand Forks worker told the Herald. And someone...
An Echo Press Editorial: Drownings don't happen like they're shown on TV
By the Echo Press Editorial Board
Letter: ‘For the People Act’ protects our votes
The following is a letter to the editor submitted to the newspaper by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo...
From the Echo Press archives, 2011: Jefferson High School to be sold to Brent and Sally Smith
This week in history in Douglas County.
Two injured in rollover near Carlos Tuesday, June 22
The crash happened on County Road 5 about three miles northeast of Carlos Tuesday afternoon, June 22
Community members present concerns with Critical Race Theory at Alexandria school board meeting
The Alexandria school board met on Monday night, June 21, for its regular meeting to discuss the preliminary budget, new technology plan and welcomed back...
Reminder: Mille Lacs closed to all walleye fishing July 1-15
Catch-and-release fishing will resume July 16 with one walleye legal to keep starting Sept. 16.
Judge finds Minnesota restaurant owner in contempt after operating without a license
The latest action comes after an expedited motion filed by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health, seeking the...
Woman who died in motorcycle crash near Brandon remembered as a Camaro lover, cabinet maker; man critically injured
A 49-year-old woman from Brandon, Jeanine Kirscht died in the crash. Her family says she loved racing her Camaro at Brainerd International Raceway.
Derek Chauvin faces up to 30 years at sentencing Friday in murder of George Floyd
The sentencing of the former Minneapolis Police officer comes more than a year after he was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck outside a south Minneapolis...
With transportation budget on its way to Senate, Minnesota hopes to avoid pulling contracts
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday said that the Minnesota Department of Transportation budget needs to be complete by Thursday, or else the state will have...
Douglas County says cabin project on Lake Ida doesn't comply with building permit
Property owners Brenda Fischer and Scott Rieger have options, including suing the county, after the Douglas County Board of Adjustment denied a variance.
Fargo-Moorhead diversion price tag climbs to $3.2B; project slated for 2027 completion
Inflation resulting from delays caused by legal challenges have increased the project's cost from $2.75 billion to $3.2 billion, but officials say approximately $830 million...
1 person dead, another critically injured in motorcycle crash near Brandon
Name of person who died is being withheld pending family notification, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Heartland Trail opens from Detroit Lakes to Acorn Lake, part of eventual route from Moorhead to Park Rapids and beyond
Local officials are asking for another $2.2 million in state bonding money, including $500,000 to carry the trail from Acorn Lake, across a new bike...
Letter: Whatever happened to customer service?
The following is a letter to the editor submitted to the newspaper by a reader. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the Echo...
Catching up with Ali UpNorth after her newborn as she talks about family adventures and the summer ahead
In this Northland Outdoors podcast, Ali UpNorth talks about the latest addition to her family, and the adventures they've gone on the past few months.
'Our innocence was lost.' 1981 South Dakota triple murder approaches 40-year anniversary
Authorities, surviving family disagreed on not guilty verdict
Alexandria's Post 87 Legion team wins home tournament ahead of doubleheader with Detroit Lakes
Alexandria puts all facets of the game together in not dropping a contest during its home tournament this past weekend.
Astro Bob: Mars enters a beehive, bright noctilucent clouds and the moon shines near Antares
A look at current events in the night sky during the first days of summer.
Improvements coming to site of deadly crashes in Itasca County
Lighted stop signs and rumble strips are two of the upgrades coming to a remote intersection that has seen two deadly crashes since May 24.
Alexandria Technical & Community College adds baseball to its athletics offerings starting in 2023
Jason Fischer, who owns a career record of 295-85, will serve as the inaugural coach.
Alexandria's Junior Legion Black team outscores Perham 20-0 in doubleheader sweep
A big fourth inning in game one propels Alexandria’s Integrity Title Junior Legion Black baseball team to an easy sweep of Perham before heading to...
Report: Mayo Clinic sued over 900 patients between 2018 and mid-2020 for unpaid medical bills
New study of nation's 100 largest hospitals ranks clinic near the bottom for using courts to extract payment
Duluth Airshow takes flight this weekend
After canceling last year's event, the Duluth Airshow is ready for takeoff Saturday and Sunday.