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Board selects interim county administrator
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to appoint a former county administrator and engineer with ...
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More Albert Lea recreation facilities projects moving forward
The Albert Lea City Council gave the go-ahead Monday for 16 more projects as part of the updates ...
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Council approves setting up TIF district for Blazing Star Landing property for soil cleanup
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved establishing a tax increment finance district at the Blazing Star ...
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5 things to do this week: Super Tramps, Oktoberween and Civic Music concert
What's happening in the area this week?
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Albert Lea man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
An Albert Lea man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Wabasha County. Kenn Alan ...
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Firefighters respond to apartment fire
Albert Lea firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at an apartment complex on Bridge Avenue ...
Sports
Meet the Athlete: Aryah Hansen
Senior loves the people she’s met playing volleyball Q: What grade are you in? A: 12th Q: What ...
Sports
Sports Memories: Punt, pass and kick event held
What happened in area sports 10, 20 and 50 years ago?
Opinion
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To educators like Lakeview Elementary School Principal Zack Kruger. Hats off to Lakeview Principal Zack Kruger who on ...
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Editorial: Thank you for letting us tell your stories
This week is the 84th celebration of National Newspaper Week — a time for us to reflect on ...
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Live United: An open invite from United Way to area nonprofit leaders
As a leader of nonprofits, I feel it’s United Way’s role to find ways to support other nonprofits ...
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April Jeppson: Don’t forget to always look for the glimmers
I try to get out of the office every day. There are many days where I walk into ...
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Ask a Trooper: Rules for stop arm use on school buses
Question: Hello, we read your column every week. I’ve noticed more often lately on numerous occasions that when ...
Opinion
Letter: A quick question
I have a simple question for you abortion rights people: Where would you be if your birth mother ...
Opinion
Letter: People over politics?
Peggy Bennett is a retired teacher. I am a special education teacher. Both of us often call our ...
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Letter: Vote for Rachel Bohman
Our area is dependent on a healthy farm economy. In addition to this season’s difficult weather, grain prices ...
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Letter: Don’t take right to vote for granted
These remarks from W. D. Lewis of Texas were printed in the Alden Advance in June of 1915: ...
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Letter: Shouldn’t we take care of our own?
Can someone please explain this to me: On Aug. 13, 2024, the Department of State announced that the ...
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Letter: Bennett serves with her whole heart
I have been privileged to know Peggy Bennett for 30 years. Peggy taught both of our children at ...
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Letter: Elect a candidate who will support these points
When voting on candidates in 2024, we need persons who will implement the following: Cut domestic federal, state ...
Faith
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Bear fruit reflecting God’s work
During this season, we are seeing many fruits and vegetables being harvested. Apples, tomatoes, zucchini and the like ...
Business
Alerus Financial Corporation completes acquisition of HMN Financial Inc., expands to Rochester
Alerus Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, announced Friday they have completed the ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Building student success through SEL and family connections
At Lakeview Elementary, we recognize that student success extends beyond academics — social-emotional well-being is equally important. By ...