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Glenville man sentenced to probation for selling acid to informant
A Glenville man was sentenced Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court to five years of supervised probation and ...
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Albert Lea to celebrate third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday
A community celebration of Cinco de Mayo will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Friday in the ...
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State to amend charge against man accused of killing 2-year-old, injuring baby
The prosecutor of the Albert Lea man charged with killing a 2-year-old boy in July at Trailside Apartments ...
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5 things to do this week: Cinco de Mayo, Fleetwood Mac tribute, adult prom and more
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Albert Lea Noon Lions Club donates shade trees to local third-grade students
Members of the Albert Lea Noon Lions Club on Monday visited Albert Lea elementary schools to donate shade ...
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Letter: Storm clouds are brewing in U.S.
Perhaps I’m paranoid, but I believe America has entered the most dangerous period in its history! The anti-semitic ...
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Letter: Program enhances economic health of county
Did you read the Albert Lea Tribune article about the Freeborn County Child Care Forgivable loan program? It ...
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Letter: Are we making any progress with recycling?
It’s Earth Week and how are we doing in Albert Lea and Freeborn County regarding recycling and eliminating ...
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Letter: Civil War Roundtable this week
The Albert Lea Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. ...
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Slight risk of severe weather this evening
South-central Minnesota is under slight risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather ...
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Albert Lea High School music ensembles to perform at Big Nine Festival in Faribault
The Albert Lea High School Music Department will participate in the Big Nine Music Festival at Faribault High ...
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Report finds Minnesota outpacing the country in carbon-free electricity
For the fourth straight year, Minnesota produced more than half its electricity from carbon-free sources in 2023, helping ...
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Vehicle reported damaged and other reports
Police received a report of a back window that was reported broken out of a vehicle at 1:34 ...
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The Twins’ new home-run sausage is fueling their seven-game winning streak
CHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins are no stranger to unique home-run celebrations. Last season, the team introduced a ...
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Attorneys outline cases as first Feeding Our Future trial starts
Attorneys provided a preview of their cases as the first federal trial to stem from the Feeding Our ...
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Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions
Minnesota Republican delegates to weekend conventions denied a U.S. House incumbent the endorsement for a new term and ...
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New administrator announced at Thorne Crest
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest on Monday announced a new administrator for Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. ...
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Man with Albert Lea ties appears in Mower County court on robbery, motor vehicle theft charges
A man currently serving time in prison, has made his first appearance in Mower County District Court to ...
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DFL delegates endorse Staloch, Pacovsky
Democratic Farmer Labor Party Senate District 23 met on Saturday at the Albert Lea Union Center to conduct ...
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Numerous mailboxes damaged in Glenville and other reports
The Sheriff’s Office received several reports of smashed or damaged mailboxes on Sunday in Glenville at the following ...
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DNA tests help monitor for honeybee disease
DNA testing shows honey bees tend to have the same level of disease no matter who cares for ...
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7 Minnesotans accused in massive scheme to defraud pandemic food program to stand trial
MINNEAPOLIS — Opening statements are expected Monday in the fraud trial of seven people charged in what federal ...
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Editorial: Letters are opportunity to share your opinions
The Opinion pages of the Albert Lea Tribune are some of the most important parts of the paper, ...
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Capitol Comments: Student literacy is in crisis; why isn’t this a state priority?
Literacy was my passion as a first-grade teacher, and it’s still my passion. I absolutely loved teaching reading! ...