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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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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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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 ...
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Administrator aims to spread the word about Thorne Crest
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community’s new administrator brings a varied background to the position. Jennifer Wood, who officially ...
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Woman blends activism with art in new exhibit
A new exhibit will soon be available for viewing at the Albert Lea Art Center. The collection is ...
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Editorial: Air quality alerts are a climate change alarm
The sky over Minnesota was the subject of fascination and frustration over the weekend.
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Public policy needed to better protect rural health care
I began this month by driving to Austin’s hospital at 2:30 a.m. in pitch darkness. It was an ...
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Al Batt: Summa cum laude grad would have worn a baseball glove
Muhammad Ali said, “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out ...
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Sarah Stultz: It’s almost the end of another school year
I’ve been in denial that the end of another school year is almost here.
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Ask a Trooper: What do you do if you have a tire blowout?
Question: We have a new driver in the house. I was trying to explain to my child what ...
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Letter: What do the polls really say about abortion?
As the 2024 election approaches, what are the major parties focusing on? While the world is literally burning, ...
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GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session-ending deal
ST. PAUL — Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature called Tuesday on Democrats to drop a proposed state ...
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Minnesota Lynx ticket sales spike for upcoming season thanks to Caitlin Clark effect
Ticket sales for the upcoming season are up 50 percent for the Minnesota Lynx this year as women’s ...
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UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage
UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws.
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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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Coffee with a Cop event to start this week at museum
The Freeborn County Historical Museum will host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Thursday. Coffee with a ...
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Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes
ST. PAUL — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked ...
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Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers
Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several ...
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Albert Lea teacher 1 of 6 finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence
The Minnesota Department of Education announced Albert Lea teacher Mark Nechanicky was named as a finalist for the ...
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Legislature prepares to go down to the wire as Minnesota session wraps up
Minnesota lawmakers are primed to extract every last minute of their allowed time at the Capitol as they ...
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Update: Air quality alert extended
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the air quality alert for southern Minnesota. The alert remains in ...
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Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday
ST. PAUL — Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on ...