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May your days be merry and bright: Popular Albert Lea Christmas lights show celebrating 10 years
When Mike Carter grew up as a child in the Chicago suburbs, he remembers a massive Christmas lights ...
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Transplant to Albert Lea loves sense of community at Thorne Crest
The woman hired to help families as they transition a loved one to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, ...
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Gas prices on the decline?
Retail gasoline prices have always been volatile. Over the past few years, however, they have gone up and ...
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County board gives go-ahead for interim administrator
Despite some disagreement from one commissioner, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to ...
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Authorities: Homicide victim found in rural Wells had been reported missing
The Albert Lea man who was found dead in rural Wells earlier this month had been reported missing ...
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Ask a Trooper: Are studded tires allowed on Minnesota roads?
Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute 169.72, “Every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on ...
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Free entry to Minn. state parks and recreation areas Nov. 29
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas ...
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Minnesota DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside ...
Faith
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service planned at Ascension Lutheran
Continuing a tradition that was started 52 years ago, an ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at ...
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New eagle pair and nest to be featured on Minnesota DNR EagleCam, original camera to remain on
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, ...
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Minnesota DFL chair announces bid to lead national Democratic Party
Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
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Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires, other dangerous jobs
HENNIKER, N.H. — When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a ...
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Minnesota House leaders agree to even split on committee control
Leaders of the Minnesota House will split control of legislative committees during the 2025 legislative session.
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FBI recovers deleted texts showing chaos of bribe attempt in Feeding our Future trial
Prosecutors on Monday revealed more details about the attempt to bribe a juror during the first Feeding Our ...
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Prosecutors say 2 men prioritized money over human life leading to deaths of Indian family
FERGUS FALLS — Two men put financial profit over human life when they attempted to smuggle a couple ...
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5 things to do this week: Chili cook-off, comedy night, holiday fun and more
What's happening in the area this week?
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Board approves school calendars for next 2 years
The Albert Lea school board voted 4-2 Monday to approve the calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school ...
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Multiple DWIs and other reports
Windows broken out Windows were reported broken out of the former Emmons school at 2:44 p.m. Friday. ...
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Hubbard County election judge faces felony charges for allegedly allowing unregistered voters to cast ballots
A northern Minnesota election judge is facing felony charges for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered voters to cast ballots ...
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Trial to begin in human smuggling case after freezing deaths of Indian family at Canada-US border
FERGUS FALLS — A criminal network stretching from India to Canada made money smuggling families seeking better lives ...
Cops, Courts & Fires
Mankato man sentenced to probation, stayed prison time in online child solicitation case
A Mankato man who pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual conversations with someone he thought was a child ...
Sports
Sports Memories: ‘World’s Greatest Dribbler’ comes to Kiester
What happened in area sports, 10, 20 and 50 years ago?
Opinion
Editorial: Tiger Cub Child Care Center a big asset to Albert Lea
We are pleased to hear the Albert Lea school district’s announcement that it has committed to moving forward ...