Cops, Courts & Fires
County board approves salary increases for sheriff, attorney
On the same day the Minnesota Supreme Court was slated to hear oral arguments about the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision regarding the salary of ...
Top Stories
Update: Police arrest alleged shooter at Shady Oaks
Authorities arrested a 21-year-old man Sunday afternoon who allegedly shot three people, including one officer, at Shady Oaks ...
Mayo officials: Help decrease surge, burden on hospitals
Mayo Clinic officials are reemphasizing the importance of masking, social distancing and robust hand hygiene in the coming ...
A new leader at the helm
In his third week as Albert Lea’s new city manager, Ian Rigg is busy getting to know the ...
Cops, Courts & Fires
State Supreme Court hears arguments in sheriff salary case
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday about the Court of Appeals decision earlier this year regarding Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag’s 2019 salary. ...
by Sarah Stultz.
Featured News
United Way starts holiday lights contest
As United Way of Freeborn County launches its annual campaign, it has added a new fundraiser to the mix that hopes to brighten everyone’s holidays. ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:19 pm
Health Updates
Mayo Clinic Health System employees share their experiences and stress tied to pandemic
Mayo Clinic Health System employees on Tuesday got the opportunity to give people an idea of what they are going through during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:18 pm
News
This Week in History: MADD distributes red ribbons ahead of holidays
Dec. 3, 1990: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Freeborn County began distributing 9,000 red ribbons as part of an awareness campaign going into the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:17 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Court Dispositions: Nov. 30, 2020
Freeborn County District Court Nov. 30 Adam Robert Burt, 34, 1211 St. Joseph Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: 3rd degree assault (felony). Commit to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:16 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Dissolutions: November 2020
The following dissolutions were granted in Freeborn County in November 2020:
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:15 pm
Editorials
Editorial: Watch out for possible scams from many angles
It has been awhile since we have run a story about a reported scam, but we find ourselves back to that subject thanks to a ...
by Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:12 pm
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: A whirlwind of a day bringing you the news
My day on Sunday started with a text message from Albert Lean Tom Jones. He had sent it right before 2:30 a.m., but I didn’t ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:11 pm
Columnists
Al Batt: The junk drawer that just couldn’t seem to hold it all
I woke up one morning. That was the good part. I woke up and realized I had too much junk, and I’m the only one who wants ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:10 pm
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: Driving smart is the best gift this holiday
Did I hear there is extra DWI enforcement going on over the holidays?
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:09 pm
Columnists
My Point of View: Republican Party is not as pro-life as it often claims
If the COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing more clear than ever, it’s that the Republican Party is not “pro-life.” It’s merely anti-abortion, and its ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:08 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Albert Lea needs growth
Has anyone else ever noticed that there have never in the 20 years we have lived in Albert Lea that there are no Christmas decorations ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:07 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Thanks to voters who chose to help end corruption
This is the time to be thankful to the 6,889 people in Freeborn County who voted for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to be president ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:06 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Keeping up the good work
COVID-19 and the ripple effect in our community have challenged us all. That doesn’t stop the members on the Community Health Care Collaborative (CHCC). We ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:05 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Get your donation matched Saturday
On Saturday, Dec. 5, members of the Mason Lodge Temple Western Star Lodge No. 26 of Albert Lea and members from the Albert Lea Shrine ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:04 pm
Opinion
Poll results: Do you plan on downloading the free COVIDaware MN smartphone app to notify you if someone who has been near you tests positive for COVID-19?
We asked readers at www.albertleatribune.com: “Do you plan on downloading the free COVIDaware MN smartphone app to notify you if someone who has been near ...
by Editorial Board, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:03 pm
News
Transfer station, landfill hours updated for the winter season
The Albert Lea transfer station and demolition landfill winter hours will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
Education
Funds available to encourage urban agricultural education
Businesses, schools, nonprofits, local governments and tribal entities seeking to promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agricultural community development can apply for the Minnesota ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
Albert Lea Tigers
Tribune announces All-Area football team
The 2020 fall season has presented many challenges to all area athletes. While some have enjoyed a full season, other teams have only been allowed ...
by Tyler Julson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
News
Pest management webinar offered
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota Extension invite those interested in learning the basics of integrated pest management to sign up ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
Business
DEED encourages Minnesotans and restaurants to share #GetTakeoutMN photos to help economy
As Minnesota takes necessary steps to battle COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is encouraging Minnesotans to shop and eat local this ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
News
Builders seminar canceled
With thought and consultation with staff, administration and health advisors, the city of Albert Lea will not hold a builders seminar in spring 2021, according ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
News
Hitting a career milestone
LaDonna Struck has worked in the dietary department of St. John’s Lutheran Community for 30 years and is a positive and upbeat employee, according to ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
Business
Christmas tree farmers adopt COVID-19 rules
Minnesota Christmas tree growers are hard at work readying for the holidays with new precautions in place to help buyers have a fun and safe ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Nestle, Cargill at high court in child labor case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed concerned Tuesday about the impact of siding with food giants Nestle and Cargill and ending a lawsuit that claims ...
by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:15 pm
News
Enbridge starts construction on Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Enbridge Energy began construction on its Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement in Minnesota on Tuesday, a day after state regulators approved the ...
by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:13 pm
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