2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (633+ words) We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the Echo Press office will be closed to public walk-ins February 23 through March 4. Please call 320-763-3133 for an appointment. ALEXANDRIA " Are Americans becoming disillusioned with their smart phones and digital devices? Yes. And not…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (315+ words) ST. PAUL " With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations increasing in Minnesota , and following the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Good , child care providers say learning and nurturing are being interrupted. "We are all used to in Minnesota snow days, but…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1191+ words) Editor's note: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. DULUTH " Every episode of Ileini Hirt's podcast starts with a warning:…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (893+ words) FARGO " At 40, many icons slow down. Knees ache. Hair grays. Fashion choices become questionable. Santabear, however, has picked up a crown, slipped into a blazer and tie, and marched right back onto store shelves " debonair as ever. The 2025 40th Anniversary Santabear,…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (212+ words) ALEXANDRIA " The holidays aren't just about glitter and garland; they're about those beautiful plants that make your home feel festive and warm. But keeping them healthy beyond the season? That's where a little knowledge goes a long way. Here's how…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (248+ words) Question: I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, but I've heard that some car seats sold online are fake or don't meet U.S. safety standards. How can I tell if a car seat is unsafe? Answer:…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (149+ words) DOUGLAS COUNTY " Douglas County 4-H hosted its annual Awards Night Celebration for the 2024-2025 program year on Saturday, Nov. 1. Dave Anderson, Alexandria Rotary President, welcomed and congratulated the winners. Some of the awards presented included the "I Dare You" award, Outstanding…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1090+ words) ALEXANDRIA " For longtime Minnesota coach and author Tom Peart, the rink has always been a place of lessons learned and life rediscovered. Now, with the release of his second book, "The Boy in the Pond," Peart is translating decades of…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (589+ words) From the column: Our region is fortunate to boast a variety of industry, and K14 education equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate meaningfully in our workforce. In the Know column: Investing in K14 education leads to economic vitality…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (557+ words) DILWORTH, Minn. " A Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton student is speaking up for young people as she joins a state board focused on youth issues. Aubrey Lambert, a junior at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton High School, was selected to serve on the Minnesota Youth Council. The 36-member,…...