Republican National Convention: McCain accepts Republican nomination for president

Sen. John McCain outlined his beliefs, told what he will do as president and worked to set himself apart from his opponent Thursday night during his acceptance speech for the nomination for president at the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center. Read story

Republican National Convention: Women celebrate veep nomination

On a monumental day for Republicans, women and Republican women, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepted the nomination for vice president Thursday at the Republican National Convention held at the Xcel Energy Center. Read story

Foundation starts coffee stand and used book store

A new kiosk near the lakeside entrance on the first floor of Albert Lea City Hall opens Tuesday. It mainly will sell coffee and used books.

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Editorial: Local coverage of RNC was no easy feat

We hope readers have noticed the excellent coverage the Albert Lea Tribune staff has provided of the Republican National Convention. The Tribune has had a reporter and a photographer in St. Paul for the entire week.

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Editorial: Local coverage of RNC was no easy feat

We hope readers have noticed the excellent coverage the Albert Lea Tribune staff has provided of the Republican National Convention. The Tribune has had a reporter and a photographer in St. Paul for the entire week.

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Business Monday: Convenience store safety

Armed robberies can be scary things, as Kwik Trip employees experienced Aug. 21 when a man wielding a knife robbed the Front Street store in Albert Lea. However, local convenience stores do everything they can to ...
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America needs to harness resources, ingenuity

There are many problems that our nation and southern Minnesota face. Traveling through the district and listening to voters’ concerns I hear about many ...
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