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Dignitaries tout bipartisan cooperation at groundbreaking for I-90 bridge project
AUSTIN — In September of 2022, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were in Austin touting the securement ...
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Vendor testing fireworks tonight from new location ahead of the Fourth
The vendor for Albert Lea’s Fourth of July fireworks will light off a series of fireworks tonight from ...
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Library sees slight bump up in new patrons since elimination of fines on adult materials
The Albert Lea Public Library has seen a 7.5% increase in new patrons since eliminating fines on adult ...
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Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play
Albert Lea high schoolers have been hard at work over the past week getting ready for this year's ...
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Albert Lea boys’ golf team wins midseason conference tourney
The Albert Lea Boys Golf team was in Mankato on Wednesday for the midseason Big 9 Conference tournament. ...
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Cemstone and TCC Materials welcome general counsel Lynn Baldus
The Cemstone and TCC Materials companies, leaders in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry, are pleased to ...
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People invited to turn in unwanted meds through program
The Albert Lea Police Department and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office encourage residents to bring their unwanted medications to ...
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Salvation Army celebrates volunteers in April
As National Volunteer Week 2024 commences, The Salvation Army isproud to celebrate the invaluable contributions of its dedicated ...
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Attempted burglary reported, vehicle rummaged through and other reports
Police received a report at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday of a male who attempted to enter a home at ...
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Minnesota lawmakers return from break to uncertainty after DFL lawmaker’s arrest
Serious criminal charges against a DFL state lawmaker after her arrest this week have put the power dynamic ...
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Editorial: It’s time to nominate your favorite businesses
The Albert Lea Tribune on Monday opened up the nomination round of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards contest. ...
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Guest column: Memories of bygone school buildings
Recently, when I drove past the site of Albert Lea’s original junior high school, senior high, Cap Emmons ...
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Sarah Stultz: People say 40 is now the new 30, right?
By some people’s standards, I have a big birthday Wednesday, though as I’ve approached the big day, it ...
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My Point of View: Government should prioritize fiscal prudence
In times of soaring inflation and economic uncertainty, discussions about taxes and spending become more relevant than ever. ...
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Al Batt: Hickory Dickory Doc, impetigo ran up the block (head)
We were old enough to be in school, but not much older than that. One of us contracted ...
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Letter: Support bills establishing a health care commission
As I have been following legislation that is moving forward at the Minnesota Legislature this session, I am ...
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Letter: Jesus offers most superior way of life
My apologies for a very late response to “The concern about Christian nationalism in our country” in the ...
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Letter: Congressman Finstad denies aid to Ukrainian children
In Jennifer Vogt-Erickson’s recent “My Point of View,” she states “U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad supports a national ban ...
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Albert Lea High School bands to perform final concert of school year
On Monday the Albert Lea High School Band Department will present its final concert of the year. The ...
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Freeborn County Communities Foundation announces grant deadline for 2024 cycle
Freeborn County Communities Foundation will receive applications for the 2024 grants from its community funds and the Kenneth ...
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Freeborn County DFL Party hosts county convention
On Saturday the Freeborn County Democratic Farmer Labor Party held its county convention at the Union Center in ...
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Wuerflein Chevrolet GMC to provide Albert Lea Youth Baseball Association with new equipment, monetary contribution
Wuerflein Chevrolet GMC is partnering with Albert Lea Youth Baseball Association in Albert Lea. Wuerflein Chevrolet GMC has ...
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Freeborn County Communities Foundation grant report: Albert Lea Salvation Army
Report: The Salvation Army in Albert Lea would like to thank the Kenneth W. Olson Foundation of the ...