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Street renamed to honor actress Marion Ross
The street that runs next to the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center will now be known as Marion Ross Street. Albert Lea Mayor Vern Rasmussen ...
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‘If it could help him in the long run, I was willing to do whatever’
When Jacy Jaeger was pregnant with her now 1-year-old son, Kael, she and her husband found out their ...
New men’s clothing and gift store opens downtown
Albert Lean Austin Perkins has racked his brain for years about opening a business in the community. He ...
Chalk the Lake Walk kicks off
The Albert Lea Main Street program and ArtWalk Albert Lea on Monday kicked off Chalk the Lake Walk, ...
Trumble’s building to get new owners in June
A landmark Albert Lea restaurant will soon be under new ownership. Colin and Sue Minehart, owners of MineAgain’s ...
Cops, Courts & Fires
4 from Lake Mills injured in crash near Forest City
Four people from Lake Mills were injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 69 near Forest City. According to the Iowa State Patrol, ...
by Staff Reports.
Health Updates
Vaccination pace continues to fall
Minnesota has inched above the milestone of 60 percent of state residents 16 and older with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Next ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, May 9, 2021 8:45 pm
Health Updates
Minnesota health officials get creative with vaccinations
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials are trying various strategies in an attempt to get people vaccinated and slow the spread of the coronavirus. Volunteer physicians ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:57 pm
News
Minnesota Legislature faces tough budget talks in week ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Minnesota Legislature enters the last full week of its 2021 session, lawmakers face long hours of tough negotiations as they seek ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, May 9, 2021 12:55 pm
News
Big Minnesota Lottery winners will get to keep names private
ST. PAUL — Big winners in the Minnesota Lottery will be able to keep their names confidential under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:45 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
With civil rights charges, Justice Dept. signals priorities
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is sending a strong message about its priorities these days. In just over the past two weeks, it has opened ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:44 pm
News
Floyd’s brother, nephew react to ex-cops’ federal indictment
HOUSTON — George Floyd’s brother and nephew expressed gratitude Saturday after a federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in his death. ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, May 8, 2021 7:42 pm
Editorials
Tribune Thumbs
Congratulations to the owners of the new Man Between the Lakes store in downtown Albert Lea, which officially opened this week.
by Editorial Board, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:50 pm
Editorial --FEATURE SPOT
Editorial: Don’t let anyone suffer from addiction alone
The sharp rise in drug overdose deaths reported by the Associated Press at the beginning of the week should come as no surprise given the ...
by Editorial Board, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:50 pm
Columnists
April Jeppson: Love shown through purchasing shoes
I wrote about my mother a few weeks ago when she came down for a few days and helped me get some of my house ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:45 pm
Columnists
Guest Column: Vaccine offers hope to return to what we love
As a primary care physician at Mayo Clinic, it’s my job to listen to and advise my patients on the best medical care for them. ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:45 pm
Columnists
Capitol Comments: It’s time to bring the people’s voice back into government
Minnesota is now in its 14th month of a governor-declared “state of emergency.” Next week, Gov. Walz will announce his intentions on whether or not ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:45 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Do you know anyone who makes over $400K a year?
Have you heard? President Biden wants to raise the taxes on anyone making over $400,000 a year. Do you know anyone who makes $400,000 a ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:30 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Libertarian group forming in A.L.
The newly established, Albert Lea Area Libertarians, has formed to address the local issues facing our homes, lives and community. We seek to uphold the ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:30 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: End the mask requirements for children
It is time to end the mask requirements for our children. We are well past the point of rational views on children wearing masks. It ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:30 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Ensure this never happens again
Why has the governor waited so long to open everything? I want Mayor Rasmussen to tell City Attorney Kelly Martinez, Attorney General Keith Ellison and ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:30 pm
Education
Hawthorne Star Class: Growth, resiliency for kindergarteners
In any given year, the academic, social and emotional growth of students is always a top priority for staff at Hawthorne Elementary School. Supporting those ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 pm
News
4-H and FFA beef and YQCA Clinic slated
The Worth County Extension Service is inviting and encouraging all North Iowa Area 4-H and FFA Beef Project members to attend an educational beef clinic. ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 pm
Education
Administrator’s Corner: Author conferences in a new way
Albert Lea Area Schools has found a unique way to provide a creative outlet for our students. Due to the pandemic, we were not able ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 pm
Arts & Culture
This Week in History: Former sheriff dies at Naeve Hospital at 85
Local May 7, 2011: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon hosted an event to support Minnesota National Guard soldiers headed to Kuwait, took place at the Albert ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 7, 2021 8:00 pm
News
Minnesota marijuana bill heads to House floor vote next week
MINNEAPOLIS — Legislation that would legalize cannabis use for adults and expunge most minor marijuana convictions is expected to head to a full floor vote ...
by Associated Press, Friday, May 7, 2021 7:01 pm
Arts & Culture
Back on the stage
After more than a year without a theatrical or vocal performance at Albert Lea High School due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will showcase their ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, May 7, 2021 10:48 am
News
US job growth slows sharply in sign of hiring struggles
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find ...
by Associated Press, Friday, May 7, 2021 9:27 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
4 ex-cops indicted on US civil rights charges in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of willfully ...
by Associated Press, Friday, May 7, 2021 9:19 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Brick thrown through window and other reports
Police received a report at 8:47 a.m. Thursday of a brick that had been thrown through a window at 411 Court St. Possible identity ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 7, 2021 9:15 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Police: Suspect who held hostages at Minnesota bank arrested
ST. CLOUD — A man accused of holding five employees hostage at a Minnesota bank following a dispute was captured and arrested after an hourslong ...
by Associated Press, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:53 am
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