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Jury finds man guilty tied to traffic stop, pipe bomb
A jury found an Albert Lea man guilty on Thursday of charges tied to a traffic stop in ...
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Arctic blast moving into the region; dangerously cold wind chills expected
Dangerously cold temperatures are slated to move into the area this weekend, combining with gusty winds to create ...
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Officials weigh-in on proposal to make Freeborn County, 8 other counties part of Iowa
Local officials are responding after an Iowa senator said he plans to propose a bill in the Iowa ...
Health Updates
Senior living community utilizing technology for increased care
St. John’s Lutheran Community has installed a new remote patient monitoring system with their tenants’ approval that they ...
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County board votes to offer administrator position
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to offer the job of county administrator to Blooming ...
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Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
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Capitol standoff spills into court as Minnesota Legislature gets off to rocky start
Attention shifts to the courts Wednesday amid an intense power standoff at the state Capitol.
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Attempted break-in and other reports
Deputies received a report at 1:01 p.m. Monday of an attempted break-in on a vehicle at 72362 280th ...
Arts & Culture
Florida-based comedian to perform show to benefit Hollandale Christian
A special fundraiser on Friday will be at Hope Church in downtown Albert Lea benefiting Hollandale Christian School. ...
Health Updates
Guest column: Happy at home: The case for aging in place in Albert Lea and beyond
As seniors age, the desire to remain in the comfort of their own homes is a common and ...
Opinion
Editorial: Don’t forget nominations for Citizen of the Year
Only a week remains until the deadline for nominations for the Tribune’s annual Citizen of the Year Award. ...
Opinion
Sarah Stultz: Staff were the true heroes in story of fire
After covering many fires over the years, I’ve seen my fear of being in a fire grow more ...
Columnists
My Point of View: Reign in suffocating taxation and the administrative state
As a Gen X kid, I was raised with the constant reminder that Social Security would not exist ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: What’s that small blue light on traffic lights?
Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. ...
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Letter: What are communities doing to ease Latino fears?
Why would Trump want to deport Latino parents out of America? Why would Trump want to tear school ...
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Are you ready for Trump to be in office again?
Buckle up buttercup! I was listening to the radio the other day. A caller was trying to explain ...
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Naeve Alumni and Nurses’ Club to offer scholarships
The Naeve Alumni and Nurses’ Club has nursing scholarships available to area graduating seniors, or persons who have ...
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SBA loans strengthen Minnesota small businesses and 19,200 jobs with over $849 million during FY24
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the SBA delivered $56 billion in capital, disaster relief and bonding to ...
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Marriage licenses issued: December 2024
Freeborn County Riley Jones Demo and Ernest Andrew Schutt, both of 306 4th St. in Williams, Iowa Lisa ...
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New grant available for farmers’ markets
A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant opportunity is available for farmers’ market associations to help support ...
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Bennett: Republicans followed the law in opening session
District 23A Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, said she thinks she and other House Republicans followed the law ...
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Minnesota House DFLers boycott opening session in bid to halt chamber business
DFLers on Tuesday made good on their threat to keep the Minnesota House in limbo, boycotting the session’s ...
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5 things to do this week: Cancer fundraisers, book exchange, daddy-daughter dance
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Sports
Sam Darnold’s career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff loss
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season, resurrecting his career as a ...
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Five key questions as the Minnesota Legislature starts its session
The Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday begins its five-month run in an unusual spot: The deadlock is there at ...