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Judge declares mistrial in case of former high school counselor
A Freeborn County District Court judge has declared a mistrial in the case against the former Albert Lea ...
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Albert Lea man pleads guilty to murdering 2-year-old boy, injuring another
In what was emotional testimony, an Albert Lea man admitted Wednesday to punching, kicking and submerging a 2-year-old ...
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It runs in the family: Siblings starting new season of cross country
Cross country is a sport that requires discipline, skill and the drive to push yourself past your normal ...
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Commissioners approve preliminary 8.92% levy increase
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an 8.92% increase in the preliminary levy for 2025, ...
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‘You’re not alone’: Walk to End Alzheimer’s honorary family shares their story
Long before the official diagnosis in 2017, Gary Troe’s family saw signs that something wasn’t right. As time ...
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Guest column: It’s hard to downsize because of memories
I cannot downsize my memories. Downsize is such a popular word today and usually interpreted as getting rid ...
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My Point of View: Don’t hand more over to corporations in upcoming vote
Corporations, take the wheel.
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Sarah Stultz: Service clubs can bring joy, friendships
As I write this, I’m anticipating a gathering I have tonight as part of the Albert Lea Noon ...
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Ask a Trooper: What you need to know about new Minn. child safety laws
Question: I heard some talk about new car seat laws and how kids are to be seat belted. ...
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Letter: Look at the sampling of Civic Music concerts available
Nine concerts for $50? That would be correct. It is Albert Lea Civic Music. As we kick off ...
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Emerging Farmers’ Working Group seeks new members
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for ...
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Manzardo homers as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central
CLEVELAND — Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded ...
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Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent ...
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Rural Behavioral Health Clinic run by MSU Mankato to open this year
Minnesota State University, Mankato announced a five-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in opening ...
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Lutherans in Walz’s Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season
KENYON (AP) — Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored ...
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ITC Midwest conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines
ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from ...
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Court dispositions: April 25-April 30, 2024
Freeborn County District Court April 25 Tatenishiea Emdora M Humphrey, 24 (25 after 9/15), 101 5th St. E. ...
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Identity theft and other reports
Police received a report at 8:26 a.m. Monday of identity theft in Albert Lea. 1 picked up ...
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‘We had a lot of good times’: Albert Lea High School class gathers for a milestone 75-year reunion
In the year 1949, Harry S. Truman was president of the United States, George Orwell’s “1984” was published ...
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5 things to do this week: Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Alden Lions fundraiser and more
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Man charged with possessing, disseminating child pornography
An Albert Lea man was charged Monday in Freeborn County District Court with possession and dissemination of child ...
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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt against Trump charged with federal gun crimes
The FBI said former President Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination ...
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Making it their own: Built in 1900, Alden home slated to be part of Historic Home Tour
In addition to five homes in Albert Lea, the Freeborn County Historical Museum’s Historic Home Tour will venture ...
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1 cited for DWI and other reports
Deputies cited Rachael Marie Petersen, 27, for fourth-degree driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop at 1:53 a.m. ...