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  <title>Echo Press Newsminute, week of June 29-July 5, 2025</title>
  <description>MINNESOTA — In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about the 41st annual Vikingland Band Festival, Fourth of July events around the county, the 10th 30-day extension in the Amber Pospisil case, a new look for the last resort on Lake Ida and an Osakis pastor who’s written a book about the dual nature of Christians. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute. &amp;amp;nbsp; Check out the top headlines from July 2 and July 4 below: &amp;amp;nbsp; July 2, 2025:  Vikingland Band Festival showcased the talents of 18 marching units during the annual parade  Check out these Fourth of July events  10th request for appeal extension filed in Pospisil case  About 300 vehicles were shining and showing at annual event hosted by the Vintage Car Club of Alexandria  Local artifacts shine a light on World War I  Girls Basketball: Matt Hoelscher takes over as Alexandria's head coach &amp;amp;nbsp; July 4, 2025  Seniors share scam stories, learn how not to be scammed, plus more at annual Senior Expo  Is Douglas County becoming 'bear country?'  Strawberry season is slower but just as sweet at Country Blossom Farm  New book by Osakis pastor/author grapples with Christians' dual nature  Girls Soccer: Alexandria selects Luis Moreno to lead program in new era Opinion &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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