Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota

ROCHESTER — Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wrapped up the DFL Party’s endorsement for U.S. Senate at the party’s convention on Saturday in Rochester, earning her party’s backing via acclamation amid a thunderous chorus of ayes from the more than 1,000 delegates.

Flanagan, in her acceptance speech, connected the hardships and the cost-of-living challenges m...

Most of the action this month will be at dusk in the western sky. That’s where Venus and Jupiter will meet in a close conjunction on June 9, with the planet Mercury’s a stone’s throw away. About a week later, a delicate lunar crescent joins the scene in a wonderful, zigzag planet-moon alignment.

To prepare for this multi-act show, find a location with a wide-...

PITTSBURGH — The Minnesota Twins had a set of decisions to make earlier this month on a trio of struggling players, players who had been key contributors in past seasons.

They made their decision on Matt Wallner first, optioning him to Triple-A for a reset. Days later, they decided to do the same with Royce Lewis. It wasn’t quite as easy with Simeon Woods Ric...

After a thorough search process that concluded with final interviews this week, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to hire Nolan Teasley to be their new general manager. He most recently served as the assistant general manager for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

The decision to hire Teasley comes 120 days after the Vikings abruptly fired Kwesi...

ALEXANDRIA — A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 4, at 3 p.m. to celebrate The Title Team and its new location at 423 Broadway St., Suite 100.

The Title Team has several locations throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Minnesota. It offers a variety of services...