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Homicide victim found in rural Wells identified as Albert Lea man
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the name of the individual who was found dead Friday ...
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Court documents allege teacher reached out to student on social media, sent photos, video to student
A Southwest Middle School teacher was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Wednesday with soliciting a 15-year-old ...
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Edwin defeats Ackland to serve another term on county board; Eckstrom, Severson also elected
Incumbent Freeborn County 1st District Commissioner Brad Edwin defeated challenger Julie Ackland Tuesday in what was a rematch ...
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Bennett elected to 6th term in House
Incumbent District 23A Rep. Peggy Bennett was re-elected to her sixth term in office Tuesday, defeating challenger Joe ...
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Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for ...
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Al Batt: Ripening in an Oklahoma fast-food drive-thru
“Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain, and the waving wheat can sure smell sweet, when ...
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Letter: Thanks to those who run elections
There are lots of reasons that I feel lucky to live in Minnesota. With Election Day this week, ...
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Letter: Roundtable meeting to include information from Dr. A.C. Wedge
Thursday night I will be making a presentation at the Civil War Roundtable meeting, beginning at 7 p.m. ...
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Big Buck Hunt Shopping Opener this weekend
Downtown Albert Lea and the Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau will kick off the holiday shopping season ...
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2024 Freeborn County election results
The polls across Minnesota have closed and results are in. Here are the Freeborn County results: (43 out ...
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Who won Albert Lea High School’s mock election?
Albert Lea High School students conducted a mock election on Tuesday for some of the races on the ...
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Rural Northwood woman learns wildlife rehabilitation, cares for and releases raccoons, squirrels and opossums
NORTHWOOD — Devona Maher lives in the country outside of Northwood. She is retired from both the Air ...
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AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls
WASHINGTON — Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future ...
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Court dispositions: July 10-22, 2024
Freeborn County District Court July 10 Benjamin Charles Cheesman, 18, 1908 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic ...
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‘I thought it would be fun:’ 92-year-old Minn. election judge has served voters for 7 decades
Around 30,000 Minnesota election judges are checking in voters and handing out ballots Tuesday at polling places across ...
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Albert Lea teacher arrested for solicitation of minor
Albert Lea police arrested an Albert Lea school district teacher Tuesday morning on allegations of solicitation of a ...
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Vehicles reported stolen and other reports
Police received a report at 2:20 p.m. Monday of two vehicles that were reported stolen in Albert Lea. ...
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Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White
MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a heavy favorite to win a fourth term Tuesday against ...
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Woman dies after house fire in rural Wells
A rural Wells woman died Saturday afternoon after a house fire in Dunbar Township in Faribault County. According ...
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County board reviews proposed agreement for interim administrator
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Monday reviewed a proposed employment agreement for an interim county administrator, ...
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Control of Minnesota Capitol at stake; voters to pick at least 1 new member of Congress, too
Control of the Minnesota Legislature hung in the balance Tuesday as voters determined who would fill all 134 ...
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5 things to do this week: Craft shows, chili cook-offs and more
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Faribault County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in rural Wells
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office said Monday afternoon they are investigating a homicide on a property in rural ...