# alexandria (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alexandria. Page: Feed: --- ## [Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth rolls out affordability plans](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-house-speaker-lisa-demuth-rolls-out-affordability-plans) _2026-08-25 · Mary Murphy · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The Republican candidate for governor's proposals include property tax relief, eliminating state taxes on Social Security, and removing automatic gas tax increases. ## [Brainerd man accused of killing co-worker with hydraulic grapple on job in Apple Valley](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/brainerd-man-accused-of-killing-co-worker-with-hydraulic-grapple-on-job-in-apple-valley) _2026-08-25 · Matt Erickson · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Christopher Crimmins allegedly crushed Tyler Lynch's head with a grapple while the two were messing around while working for a tree trimming service in Apple Valley. ## [Alexandria woman charged for having 447.6 grams of methamphetamine](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/alexandria-woman-charged-for-having-447-6-grams-of-methamphetamine) _2026-08-25 · Travis Gulbrandson · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The charge was filed Aug. 19 in Douglas County District Court. ## [This is the best raspberry sorbet you'll ever eat](https://www.echopress.com/lifestyle/this-is-the-best-raspberry-sorbet-youll-ever-eat) _2026-08-25 · Sarah Nasello · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ It's surprisingly simple, but the result is a velvety smooth dessert you'll want to make over and over. ## [From the Echo Press archives, 1976: 4-H Auction takes in its largest purse of $39,712](https://www.echopress.com/opinion/columns/from-the-echo-press-archives-1976-4-h-auction-takes-in-its-largest-purse-of-39-712) _2026-08-25 · Rachel Barduson · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ This week in history in Douglas County. ## [CentraCare in St. Cloud welcomes second-ever freshman class of future physicians](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/centracare-in-st-cloud-welcomes-second-ever-freshman-class-of-future-physicians) _2026-08-25 · Jack O'Connor · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The CentraCare campus in St. Cloud was founded specifically to address gaps in rural healthcare, including a shortage of healthcare providers. ## [Horizon Public Health receives breastfeeding friendly award](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/horizon-public-health-receives-breastfeeding-friendly-award) _2026-08-25 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Horizon Public Health earned the highest recognition level, Gold, by meeting established steps for breastfeeding-friendly practices. ## [Mike Lindell says he's taking legal action in pursuit of a recount](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/mike-lindell-says-hes-taking-legal-action-in-pursuit-of-a-recount) _2026-08-25 · Mary Murphy · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The former MyPillow CEO says he will file a temporary restraining order after the Secretary of State's Office said it would only recount votes for Lindell and House Speaker Lisa Demuth. ## [Girls Tennis: Alexandria ready to run it back following historic campaign](https://www.echopress.com/sports/prep/football-alexandrias-revamped-roster-set-to-take-the-field-1) _2026-08-25 · Blake Durham · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Cardinals qualified for their first state team tournament in program history in 2025 ## [Fire Prevention Open House set for Oct. 5 in Alexandria](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/fire-prevention-open-house-set-for-oct-5-in-alexandria) _2026-08-25 · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ And other items from the Alexandria City Council's Aug. 24 meeting. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mj0Bk7tm7pgA) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Padres dig out of early hole, surge past Twins](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/padres-dig-out-of-early-hole-surge-past-twins) _2026-08-23 · Field Level Media · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Twins stay a game behind Texas and Cleveland for the American League's final wild-card berth ## [Frederick: More of the same for J.J. McCarthy, which can’t be the case](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/frederick-more-of-the-same-for-j-j-mccarthy-which-cant-be-the-case) _2026-08-23 · Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ McCarthy has quarterbacked seven drives over two exhibition dates, and Minnesota has zero points to show for them ## [Takeaways from the Vikings’ 13-3 loss to the Ravens](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/takeaways-from-the-vikings-13-3-loss-to-the-ravens) _2026-08-23 · Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ J.J. McCarthy left something to be desired in his limited action under center ## [After months of side quests, Twins’ Pablo López takes a big step on the field](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/after-months-of-side-quests-twins-pablo-lopez-takes-a-big-step-on-the-field) _2026-08-22 · Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The Minnesota hurler, who underwent season-ending surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in February, gets the OK to start playing catch ## [3 Miltona Girl Scouts honored for being top cookie sellers](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/3-miltona-girl-scouts-honored-for-being-top-cookie-sellers) _2026-08-22 · Celeste Edenloff · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Nearly 9,500 boxes were sold by the three scouts, Hollis Mattson, Noa Mattson and Sophia Warzecha. ## [Grand Arbor by Vivie hosts annual community picnic Monday](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/grand-arbor-by-vivie-hosts-annual-community-picnic-monday) _2026-08-22 · Travis Gulbrandson · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The event ran from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ## [Letter: Finding collaborative leadership in rural communities](https://www.echopress.com/opinion/letters/letter-finding-collaborative-leadership-in-rural-communities) _2026-08-22 · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ From the letter: When someone isn't afraid of hard work and offers hands-on support, not just ideas or opinions, they're often demonstrating collaborative leadership. ## [Chamber Ambassadors recognize local businesses](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/chamber-ambassadors-recognize-local-businesses) _2026-08-22 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ 4 area businesses were visited on Aug. 12. ## [Commentary: Do you still hear the trumpets?](https://www.echopress.com/opinion/letters/commentary-do-you-still-hear-the-trumpets) _2026-08-22 · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ From the commentary: Every year, my doctor asks me if I am still interest in doing stuff. I am. If I had zero interest in doing anything I don’t know how I would survive. ## [How Gophers football stars are spending their NIL money](https://www.echopress.com/sports/college/how-gophers-football-stars-are-spending-their-nil-money) _2026-08-22 · Andy Greder / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ A Corvette, a speedboat, dessert and supporting a nonprofit are some of the ways Minnesota athletes are spending their NIL dough. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W9ran6tJonXq) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Douglas Machine earns MNSTAR certification for workplace safety](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/douglas-machine-earns-mnstar-certification-for-workplace-safety) _2026-08-22 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ MNSTAR is a recognition program for companies that have developed comprehensive safety and health management systems that go beyond basic compliance with OSHA standards. ## [Many types of lindens are sold locally and adapted to our climate](https://www.echopress.com/lifestyle/many-types-of-lindens-are-sold-locally-and-adapted-to-our-climate) _2026-08-22 · Don Kinzler · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ In Fielding Questions, readers asked about fall grass seeding and fall fertilizing. ## [A Minnesota wildlife museum that's been closed for decades donates its taxidermy pieces to four universities](https://www.echopress.com/sports/northland-outdoors/a-minnesota-wildlife-museum-thats-been-closed-for-decades-donates-its-taxidermy-pieces-to-four-universities) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Weeks · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ More than 300 specimens from the Bagley Wildlife Museum get a second lease on life. ## [A closer look at Harvey Carignan](https://www.echopress.com/news/the-vault/a-closer-look-at-harvey-carignan) _2026-08-22 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Full series in today's e-edition, and the first episode of The Vault's podcast about North Dakota-born serial killer is released. ## [Public distrust of automated license plate readers boiling over in St. Cloud](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/public-distrust-of-automated-license-plate-readers-boiling-over-in-st-cloud) _2026-08-22 · Jack O'Connor · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ After the vandalism of cameras in the area, the St. Cloud City Council will hold a public study session in September. ## [Minnesota DNR asks hunters to not shoot research bears](https://www.echopress.com/sports/northland-outdoors/minnesota-dnr-asks-hunters-to-not-shoot-research-bears) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Weeks · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The state's bear season opens Sept. 1. ## [Olivia Miles puts up 24 as Lynx beat Mystics to extend winning streak](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/olivia-miles-puts-up-24-as-lynx-beat-mystics-to-extend-winning-streak) _2026-08-22 · Field Level Media · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Lynx canned 37 of 70 shots from the field and were 11 of 27 from 3-point range ## [AL teams to watch as Twins make playoff push](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/al-teams-to-watch-as-twins-make-playoff-push) _2026-08-22 · Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Seven AL teams are within three games of one another in the race for the third and final wild card spot ## [Minnesota hemp farmers rethink the crop as federal hemp-THC ban approaches](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-hemp-farmers-rethink-the-crop-as-federal-hemp-thc-ban-approaches) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Ki / MPR News · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Minnesota’s hemp farmers have weathered a boom, a bust and years of changing rules. A looming federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products, set to take effect Nov. 12, is the latest blow to an industry they helped build. ## [Loons coach Cameron Knowles on exit of Khaled El-Ahmad: ‘We keep moving on’](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/loons-coach-cameron-knowles-on-exit-of-khaled-el-ahmad-we-keep-moving-on) _2026-08-21 · Andy Greder / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ El-Ahmad, expected to join Austin FC next week, said his goodbyes on Friday at the team’s Blaine training facility ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/klwb5NneBvw2) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Five Vikings players to watch against Ravens](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/five-vikings-players-to-watch-against-ravens) _2026-08-21 · Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ It appears most of the Vikings’ first-teamers will sit out Saturday’s exhibition at U.S. Bank Stadium ## [In Rochester, HHS Secretary Kennedy announces national safety initiative for autistic kids, adults](https://www.echopress.com/health/in-rochester-hhs-secretary-kennedy-announces-national-safety-initiative-for-autistic-kids-adults) _2026-08-21 · Dené K. Dryden · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Federal officials made the announcement in Rochester after learning about local law enforcement's success in responding to missing persons cases involving adults and children with autism. ## [Welcome to Capitol Ketamine & Wellness: Exceptional Care in the Heart of DC](https://northernvirginiamag.com/sponsored/welcome-to-capitol-ketamine-wellness-exceptional-care-in-the-heart-of-dc/) _2026-08-21 · Sponsored Partnership · Northern Virginia Magazine_ We believe ketamine therapy works best when it is part of a comprehensive treatment plan — not an isolated procedure. Our goal is to partner with each patient's existing care team to provide thoughtful, coordinated care. Read More ## [Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down: August 21, 2026](https://www.echopress.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-thumbs-down-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · Alexandria Echo Press Editorial Board · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Views from the Echo Press Editorial Board. Topics: Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Motors, medical coverage, speeders, air show ## [Popular regional sports series 'Midwest Made' returns to TV](https://www.echopress.com/sports/popular-regional-sports-series-midwest-made-returns-to-tv) _2026-08-21 · Forum News Service staff · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The Forum Communications show captures sports stories from across the region. A new episode will air Saturday on WDAY, WDAY XTRA, KSFL and MNBN. ## [Marc Lore agrees to sell majority stake of Timberwolves, Lynx to Marc Stad](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/marc-lore-agrees-to-sell-majority-stake-of-timberwolves-lynx-to-marc-stad) _2026-08-21 · Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Alex Rodriguez is retaining his stake in the organization, as well as his roles as governor of the Lynx and co-governor of the Wolves ## [New Holiday Inn Express and Suites is open in Alexandria](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/new-holiday-inn-express-and-suites-is-open-in-alexandria) _2026-08-21 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The hotel opened its doors last week. ## [Ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at Smart Cookie in Alexandria](https://www.echopress.com/news/local/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-to-be-held-at-smart-cookie-in-alexandria) _2026-08-21 · Staff reports · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25. ## [Prince Harry Visits Arlington for Wreath-Laying Ceremony](https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/08/21/prince-harry-visits-arlington-for-wreath-laying-ceremony/) _2026-08-21 · Debbie Williams · Northern Virginia Magazine_ Harry's visit coincided with reports that he and his family are moving back to the United Kingdom. Read More ## [DFL lawmakers planning to bring back Flock camera legislation](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/dfl-lawmakers-planning-to-bring-back-flock-camera-legislation) _2026-08-21 · Mary Murphy · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ The license plate readers have been vandalized across the state as public frustration mounts. ## [Finding Faith: A hero that lived up to the title](https://www.echopress.com/opinion/columns/finding-faith-a-hero-that-lived-up-to-the-title) _2026-08-21 · Devlyn Brooks · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota. ## [S&P Burger Opening First Permanent Location in Fairfax](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/food-news/2026/08/21/sp-burgers-opening-first-permanent-location-in-fairfax/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Perez · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The halal smash burger food truck is expected to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant this fall. Read More ## [Cross Country: Minnewaska Area to strive for overall growth in new season](https://www.echopress.com/sports/prep/football-osakis-embracing-opportunity-as-new-season-approaches-1) _2026-08-21 · Blake Durham · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Lakers return 11 letterwinners, one state qualifier to roster for 2026 ## [Lisa Demuth saw victory despite missing two key endorsements. How did she do it?](https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/lisa-demuth-saw-victory-despite-missing-two-key-endorsements-how-did-she-do-it) _2026-08-21 · Mary Murphy · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ How the Republican House speaker defeated Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell and the GOP-endorsed Kendall Qualls in the primary by 45,000 votes. ## [At 75, This Reston Grandmother Is Powerlifting Her Way into the Record Books](https://northernvirginiamag.com/wellness/fitness/2026/08/21/at-75-this-reston-grandmother-is-powerlifting-her-way-into-the-record-books/) _2026-08-21 · Dawn Klavon · Northern Virginia Magazine_ Becky Lane is now a two-time world-record holder. Read More ## [Football: West Central Area eager for new season with balanced roster](https://www.echopress.com/sports/prep/football-osakis-embracing-opportunity-as-new-season-approaches-2) _2026-08-21 · Blake Durham · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Knights to feature a mix of experience and newcomers out on the field in 2026 ## [Lindsay Czarniak Hosts New TV Series, ‘Game Day Murders’](https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2026/08/21/lindsay-czarniak-hosts-new-tv-series-game-day-murders/) _2026-08-21 · Gayle Jo Carter · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The Centreville High School alum hopes the series will appeal to fans of both true-crime and sports. Read More ## [5 Great Happy Hours to Visit in Ashburn and Leesburg](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/2026/08/21/5-great-happy-hours-to-visit-in-ashburn-and-leesburg/) _2026-08-21 · Maggie Roth · Northern Virginia Magazine_ From oysters to wine and whiskey, you'll find something to suit your fancy at these NoVA spots. Read More ## [The Grand Forks boutique building confidence one shopper at a time](https://www.bestofthemidwest.com/the-grand-forks-boutique-building-confidence-one-shopper-at-a-time) _2026-08-21 · Kaity Young · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Northern Roots Boutique caters to shoppers of all ages. "I've dressed a nine-year-old, and I've dressed a 101-year-old," owner Kay Rone said. ## [Justin Jefferson building chemistry with Kyler Murray](https://www.echopress.com/sports/pro/justin-jefferson-building-chemistry-with-kyler-murray) _2026-08-20 · Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press · Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota_ Takeaways from Day 16 of Vikings training camp