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Council passes first reading of short-term moratorium on cannabis, tobacco, liquor and sexually-oriented businesses
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance that would place a ...
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5 things to do this week: Beatles tribute, comedy show, spring book sale and more
What's happening in the area this week?
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City staff present plan for treatment, disposal of trees on private property impacted by emerald ash borer
The Albert Lea City Council heard updated plans Monday about recommendations for treatment and disposal of ash trees ...
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Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience
AUSTIN — Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the ...
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Students collect almost 800 pounds of pop tabs at Alden-Conger
ALDEN — Students and teachers on Friday assembled in the Alden-Conger School gymnasium for a special announcement before ...
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Sports Memories: A little hardball history
On a warm late afternoon when you drive near the west end of Clark Street in Albert Lea ...
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Editorial Roundup: FAFSA: Make the whole debacle end now
Administrations of any party are frequently blamed for things out of their control. That is not the case ...
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April Jeppson: Mother’s Day weekend and planting flowers
My husband just asked me what I’d like to eat for dinner on Sunday. I told him I ...
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Capitol Comments: Passing useless gun bills doesn’t fix anything
Why is it that legislatures often pass new laws to fix some kind of problem and we end ...
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Albert Lea pastor called to lead church in Worthington/Adrian area
The district superintendent of the Southern Prairie District of the United Methodist Church, Minnesota annual conference, has announced ...
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Local musician performs at the Ordway for Book Awards
Local performing artist Elisha Marin introduced his music to a new audience at The Ordway Center for the ...
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Full Draw Archery Club 3-D Outdoor Shoot slated
Full Draw Archery Club will host a 3-D outdoor shoot. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on June 1 ...
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Standout Student: Brooklyn Hullopeter
Age: 13 Parents: Abbey Jacobsen, Brian Hullopeter Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which ...
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Lecture series to focus on beekeeping
The Dorothy Godtland Lecture Series at the Albert Lea Art Center on May 23 will focus on the ...
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Robin Gudal: Prayers for mothers and fathers
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. “The simple, daily influences of prayer, persuasion and promoting of godly ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: God sees us with motherly love
Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate this holiday. While it’s a secular holiday, churches often make a ...
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Blood drive collects 39 pints
The American Red Cross blood drive hosted by Bridge Community Church on May 2 collected 39 pints of ...
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ALHS band students receive state recognition
Ruby Mykkanen and Maxx Richards, both juniors at Albert Lea High School, have been chosen for the 2024-25 ...
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Officers cite more than 5,000 drivers for distracted driving in April campaign
Law enforcement officers across Minnesota issued 5,380 citations for hands-free cell phone violations during a month-long distracted driving ...
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Burglary and other reports
Deputies received a report at 1:23 p.m. Thursday of a house that was burglarized at 307 S. Central ...
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Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than ’23
Minnesotans can expect more air quality alerts than usual this summer, but probably won’t have to hide out ...
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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Albert Lea
The city of Albert Lea urges residents to have their ash trees assessed for emerald ash borer damage ...