{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Echo Press Newsminute, week of October 19-25, 2025","description":"MINNESOTA \u2014 In this episode of the Echo Press News Minute, reporter Lisa Johnson talks about Oktoberfest, upcoming school referendums in several Douglas County communities, the possible effects of the federal government shutdown on area residents, and a new arts space opening in Alexandria. Those stories and more, this week on the Echo Press News Minute.   Check out the top headlines from October 22 and October 24 below: October 22, 2025 Kidtoberfest and Oktoberfest events to be held this weekend Q&A provides information about Alexandria Public Schools proposed capital projects levy Insurance premium rate hikes worrying older Minnesotans in particular Osakis School Board forwards new school bonding plan to the state In Alexandria, Patty Wetterling recounts abduction of her son, Jacob Chasing a championship, Osakis' Leah Maddock brings wealth of experience to state tennis   October 24, 2025: Celebrating Banned Books Week in Alexandria Voters in Alexandria, Minnewaska and Parkers Prairie will answer ballot questions in Nov. 4 election Alexandria School Board discusses Title IX litigation impact on funding Douglas County commissioners learn how federal government shutdown could impact residents New space for art exhibits, workshops and more to open in downtown Alexandria Unified approach to guide Minnewaska Area volleyball in Section 6AA tournament Opinion   ","author_name":"Echo Press Minute","author_url":"https:\/\/www.echopress.com\/","html":"