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3 injured in rollover on I-35 near Clarks Grove
Three people were injured Friday afternoon after a vehicle reportedly lost control on Interstate 35 and rolled over ...
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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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Ask a Trooper: Are brakes needed on old trailer hauling mower?
Question: I purchased an old trailer to haul my riding lawn mower around. Are brakes required on it?
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Connecting Minnesota students with high-demand jobs
We are in the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, and there is still a lot of ...
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April Jeppson: Kind words can be like a ray of sunshine
Every Little Thing by April Jeppson This week started out horribly. It didn’t matter how hard I tried, ...
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Letter: Who ignored compliance?
I keep reading about Albert Lea city’s fireworks display being moved from a location that was non-compliant for ...
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Letter: Cold in the courtroom
For the past three weeks Trump has been complaining about how cold it is in the New York ...
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Letter: In response to Mr. Kramer’s column
I would like to thank Mr. Kramer for reading my letter to the editor. Unfortunately, Mr. Kramer, by ...
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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 ...