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Pacovsky announces bid for District 23B representative
AUSTIN — Four years ago, Joe Pacovsky ran as a DFL challenger to Rep. Peggy Bennett in District ...
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Sheriff’s Office to utilize grant program to recruit, train 2 new untraditional employees
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing two state grants in its efforts to fill open law enforcement ...
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Residents, community leaders share feedback about I-35/I-90 interchange, neighboring corridors
Residents and community leaders in Albert Lea got the opportunity Tuesday to share their input about key corridors ...
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Expanding opportunities: A.L. district receives grant to upgrade welding equipment
The Albert Lea school district this week became the recipient of a $77,600 grant that will go toward ...
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Man charged with assault of woman, pulling gun
A Twin Lakes man was charged Tuesday in Freeborn County District Court with reportedly picking a woman up ...
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Art Center kicking off 2024 lecture series
To kick off the 2024 Dorothy Godtland Lecture Series, the Albert Lea Art Center will host the “Art ...
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Fundraiser on Tuesday for Life Center
Jersey Mike’s will host a fundraiser for the Life Center of Freeborn County from 4 to 8 p.m. ...
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Longtime Legion Members recognized
The Albert Lea American Legion had its annual Continuous Years Ceremony on Monday. Several people were honored with ...
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Standout Student: Addie Stenzel
Age: 12 Parents: Marja and Jake Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which elementary ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Empower your children to put down the screens
In today’s digital age, it is crucial to find a balance between screen time and real-world experiences for ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The Gospel according to Bach
I’m a fan of the work of the Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was a prolific composer ...
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Public invited to tour Waterville State Fish Hatchery
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to tour the Waterville State Fish Hatchery and ...
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Albert Lea Cantori to perform 51st spring concert
Albert Lea Cantori invites the community to the 51st annual Spring Concert on April 28. This year Cantori ...
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Meatball dinner April 28
Community Lutheran Church of Geneva will host their annual meatball dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April ...
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2024 Freeborn County Communities Foundation grant report: Cedar Valley Services
Organization: Cedar Valley Services Project: Extended Employee community employment program Report: The following goal is tracked: Cedar Valley ...
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Robin Gudal: Showing kindness to everyone
I awoke early before the sun rose. Nothing on my mind except coffee and writing. Sort of quietly ...
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Duplicate bridge results
Four tables played on Tuesday at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin. The following were the winners: ...
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The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol ...
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Judge drops some charges against ex-Minnesota college student feared of plotting campus shooting
NORTHFIELD — A judge has dismissed some of the most serious charges against a former Minnesota college student ...
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Window shot with BB and other reports
A window was reported shot with a BB at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at 104 E. Park Ave. in ...
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Interstate 90 detour slated to begin today for Oakland Avenue bridge demolition in Austin
Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 near the Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down ...
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‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval
The Minnesota Senate approved an elections policy bill Thursday that would guarantee voters the right to sue if ...
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Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll out
The Minnesota House voted Thursday to speed up the process for getting cannabis dispensaries lined up by giving ...
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Court dispositions: Jan. 22, 2024
Freeborn County District Court Matthew Clark Rankin, 33, 1401 Louis St., Albert Lea. Count 1: Domestic assault – ...