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Mayo Clinic Health System gearing up for construction on site
Community members can expect the start of several projects in the coming months at Mayo Clinic Health System ...
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Staloch kicks off campaign for District 23A
DFLer Joe Staloch of Albert Lea officially kicked off his campaign as the DFL candidate for the District ...
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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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Letter: Writer has wrong point of view
Government powers/laws control your life, restricting all your many freedoms. The American Constitution was designed to limit federal ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The secret of great contentment
If asked to give a graduation commencement speech this year, I would choose contentment as my theme. Amid ...
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Standout Student: Taylor Larsen
Age: 18 Parents: Tiffany and Tyler Larsen Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which ...
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Throw Back to the ’70s event Wednesday
First Lutheran Church will host Throw Back to the ’70s Nostalgic Church Basement Ladies Luncheon at noon Wednesday ...
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Adopt a Highway volunteers remove 42,100 bags of trash from Minnesota highways in 2023
The Minnesota Department of Transportation thanks the thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers who help us keep Minnesota ...
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Robin Gudal: I believe in the power of prayer
I have a saying hanging on my refrigerator: “Prayer is the most powerful way to influence anyone.” — ...
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American Legion Auxiliary No. 264 encourages residents to honor fallen warriors on National Poppy Day
Honor fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of veterans on National Poppy Day on May 24. ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Learning through the summer months
Our Albert Lea Area Schools have many learning opportunities for students over the summer and coming up for ...
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Star Class: Empowering 3rd graders through podcasting
In a digital age where technology continuously shapes the landscape of education, third-grade students at Hawthorne Elementary School ...
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Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opening weekend
Anglers looking for local fishing information before the Saturday, May 11 fishing opener can check the regional fishing ...
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Albert Lea letter carriers sign up for national food drive
Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National ...
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National Nursing Week: Hospice nurse recognized for compassion
Jenna Fadden has always been passionate about helping others. After experiencing a lot of loss at a young ...
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Teeter sets new school record as DMACC men’s golf team finishes 2nd in Jim Curell Invitational
Freshman Drew Teeter of Albert Lea set a new school record with a seven-under-par 65 in the second ...
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Polaris Ranger stolen and other reports
A Polaris Ranger was reported stolen at 7:14 p.m. Thursday at 207 Hemmingsen St. in Alden. Coins ...
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Mayo in Albert Lea and Austin earns top marks for patient safety
All six eligible Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals earned A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that ...
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Bill on safe storage requirement for firearms advances through Minnesota House
The Minnesota House voted Thursday to approve a bill that would set new restrictions on firearms and the ...