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Gallery: Albert Lea High School graduates class of 2024
The Albert Lea High School class of 2024 commencement ceremony was Friday night at Jim Gustafson Field. Check ...
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Chamber begins annual fundraising for the city’s Fourth of July fireworks
By Ayanna Eckblad It was a beautiful and sunny morning for volunteers of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber ...
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Filing opens Tuesday for local, state public offices
Residents wishing to file for local or state public office can do so starting Tuesday. Albert Lea In ...
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2 motorcyclists injured in crash on Highway 65
Two motorcyclists were injured Thursday afternoon after they collided on U.S. Highway 65 in Freeborn County. Leo Joseph ...
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Alliant Energy proposing 2nd wind farm in northwestern Freeborn County
Alliant Energy has announced plans to add additional wind turbines in Freeborn County with what it is calling ...
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Robin Gudal: Joy in the dog days of summer
Have you heard of the “dog days of summer?” I always wondered what that meant, so I Googled ...
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Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31
Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: God’s Spirit is busy in our lives
We didn’t have much of a winter this year, but it still felt like spring came upon us ...
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WCTA paying out $2M in dividends
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association will disburse nearly 9,000 dividend checks totaling $2 million in late June, according to ...
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Duplicate bridge winners announced
On Tuesday five full tables played duplicate bridge at the Austin Senior Center. Play starts at 11:30 a.m. ...
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Chamber to present special Blue Zones Business After Hours event
The Albert Lea Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce will have a special edition of its Business After Hours ...
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Pelican Breeze opens Memorial Day weekend
The Pelican Breeze II opens its season on Memorial Day weekend. The cruise boat has cruised Albert Lea ...
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2 injured in crash and other reports
Two minor injuries were reported after a crash at 8:09 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of South Broadway ...
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Trump’s return to Minnesota has attention of both parties
A Republican Party fundraising dinner offers former President Donald Trump a ready-made opportunity to put Minnesota back into ...
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Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure
Democrats who hold all three levers of power at the Minnesota Capitol said Thursday that they would shut ...
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Albert Lea Farmers Market opens with spring produce, programs to encourage healthy eating
The parking lot on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Fountain Street on Wednesday was crowded with vendors ...
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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy
Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday backed an education policy bill that prohibits book bans, requires schools to implement cell ...
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Tires reported slashed and other reports
Tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 8:13 a.m. Wednesday at 1437 Frank Ave. Window broken ...
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Council approves collaboration for improvements to rugby, football field at Frank Hall Park
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved authorizing the city manager to work with the Albert Lea ...
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Alerus to acquire Home Federal Savings Bank
Alerus Financial Corporation and HMN Financial Inc. jointly announced Wednesday the signing of a definitive agreement and plan ...
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Time pressure builds on Minnesota lawmakers as pace of bill consideration picks up
Minnesota lawmakers picked up the pace Wednesday, moving through several sprawling bills and other measures with three voting ...
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College leaders beg Minnesotans to submit FAFSA to get financial aid for school
State officials are teaming up with college access advocates and school leaders to address low FAFSA completion rates ...
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Court documents: Amended charges detail injuries to baby found with defendant
The amended complaint filed earlier this month against the Albert Lea man accused of murdering a 2-year-old boy ...