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Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh coming to former Dairy Queen location in Albert Lea
The former Dairy Queen building on Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea will soon be opening as a new ...
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Providing a helping hand: Business aims to make it easier to clean up properties
We all have things we need to get rid of — like some old furniture that has been ...
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Restaurant owner fulfilling a dream: Local pub and grill expands in response to success
Driving in on U.S. Highway 65, visitors and locals are greeted by a variety of businesses as they ...
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Jury finds Albert Lea man guilty of burglary after 3-day trial
A jury found an Albert Lea man guilty Wednesday of first-degree burglary in May after a three-day trial. ...
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Area linemen assisting in power restoration in South Carolina following hurricane devastation
Six linemen from Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative are traveling to South Carolina this week to aid in power ...
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Northwood friends preserve vintage snowmobile, give it back to original owner
This year marked a special milestone for the company Polaris. The Minnesota-based outdoor vehicle giant has been in ...
Opinion
Editorial: Now’s your chance to submit political letters for free through Sunday
When we announced the start of our paid political letters policy for the year at the end of ...
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: We can find joy even in life’s hardest times
This past weekend I attended a women’s conference for my church that centered around finding joy in life.
Columnists
Guest column: Supporting the local foods economy and help preserve the system
This time of year, the farmers’ markets in southern Minnesota are rich with vegetables, bread, meat, jam, honey ...
Opinion
My Point of View: We need a functioning government to represent us
Republicans’ vision for the country keeps getting darker and darker.
Opinion
Senate Report: A better future for all Minnesotans
The fall season is here, both literally and in our political landscape. As we transition into this new ...
Opinion
Letter: Students will be indoctrinated in radical ideology
Parents of students in Minnesota: In 2023, a law was passed by Democrats and signed by Gov. Walz ...
Opinion
Letter: Democracy or autocracy
One would think it wouldn’t matter who the Democratic presidential candidate was; the Republican candidate is Donald Trump. ...
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How to go green in Albert Lea this fall
While autumn colors paint the landscape, the city of Albert Lea encourages residents to think green for fall ...
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Kwik Trip to introduce electric vehicle charging program
Kwik Trip announced the addition of a new fuel offering coming to a strategic number of its stores ...
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Riverland announces upcoming 2024-25 theater season in Austin
Riverland Community College Theatre Faculty Susan V Hansen announces the 2024-25 theater season. The shows this year will ...
Arts & Culture
Local artist’s photography to be displayed at Rochester Airport
Albert Lea artist, photographer and designer Jacob Schlichter will have two photographs displayed at the Rochester Airport as ...
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Pelican Breeze II to have last cruise of the season on Sunday
Nationally known humorist and bird lover, Al Batt, will be featured on the Pelican Breeze II at 1:30 ...
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38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival this weekend
The Big Island Rendezvous & Festival is back for its 38th year, bringing history to life with exciting ...
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Minnesota trees in turmoil due to drastic seasonal changes
Minnesota’s trees are having a tough time.