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Fireworks organizers pleased with visibility from new location after test run
Organizers of the Fourth of July fireworks said they thought the test fireworks from the new location west ...
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Dignitaries tout bipartisan cooperation at groundbreaking for I-90 bridge project
AUSTIN — In September of 2022, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were in Austin touting the securement ...
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Vendor tests fireworks from new location ahead of the Fourth
The vendor for Albert Lea’s Fourth of July fireworks shot off a series of fireworks Thursday night from ...
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Library sees slight bump up in new patrons since elimination of fines on adult materials
The Albert Lea Public Library has seen a 7.5% increase in new patrons since eliminating fines on adult ...
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Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play
Albert Lea high schoolers have been hard at work over the past week getting ready for this year's ...
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Church salad luncheon May 3
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will host a salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3 at ...
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Robin Gudal: God’s grace does not give up
I’ve been in the Cities for a few days with my nana hat on. On this recent trip, ...
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Principal’s reflections: Unveiling regular rhythms of elementary school life
As an elementary principal and former teacher, I’ve come to recognize the rhythms of the school year as ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: What are you trying to grow?
A reader or two might know that I am bi-vocational; I’m not only a Lutheran pastor, but also ...
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Standout Student: Natalie Rosas-Sargent
Parents: Mom, Heather Sargent Where are you from? Albert Lea If you are from Albert Lea, which elementary ...
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Freeborn County Communities Foundation grant report: Riverland Community College
Project: Freeborn County Community Promise Scholarship Report: The Freeborn County Communities Foundation made a donation to Riverland Community ...
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Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried ...
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Interstate 90 traffic impacts begin May 6 for road resurfacing between Alden and Albert Lea
Motorists traveling on Interstate 90 westbound and eastbound will experience traffic impacts from Alden to Albert Lea beginning ...
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Tires reported slashed and other reports
Tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 10:11 a.m. Thursday at 700 S. Highway 69. 1 ...
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Freeborn County Child Care Forgivable Loan Program expands with additional funding
The Freeborn County Childcare Forgivable Loan Program, designed to encourage and support newly licensed child care providers in ...
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POET Biorefining-Glenville fined almost $53K for air quality violations
According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, POET Biorefining-Glenville LLC violated several air permit conditions ...
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Trailers reported stolen and other reports
A utility trailer was reported stolen at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday at 117 E. Main St. in Clarks Grove. ...
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Multiple Tigers make personal bests in triangular
The Albert Lea boys’ track and field team competed Wednesday night at Owatonna in a triangular against Owatonna ...
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Albert Lea boys’ golf team wins midseason conference tourney
The Albert Lea Boys Golf team was in Mankato on Wednesday for the midseason Big 9 Conference tournament. ...
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Seniors in Freeborn County asked to fill out survey for Age-Friendly initiative
Coordinators of the Age-Friendly Freeborn County initiative are asking seniors throughout the county to fill out a survey ...
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MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season
Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this spring should watch for large farm equipment moving to and from the ...
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Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late
MINNEAPOLIS — A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he ...
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Teen charged in mass shooting at LGBTQ+ friendly punk rock show in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A teenage suspect who allegedly made derogatory remarks about LGBTQ+ people before opening fire at a ...
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New program led by fire department aims to reduce 911 calls, bring resources to residents
A new program is in the works led by Albert Lea Fire Rescue aimed at reducing secondary 911 ...
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Cemstone and TCC Materials welcome general counsel Lynn Baldus
The Cemstone and TCC Materials companies, leaders in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry, are pleased to ...