Cops, Courts & Fires
Court of Appeals sides with county on sheriff’s salary
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed the decision of a Waseca County District Court Judge to raise Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag’s 2019 salary ...
Top Stories
‘They gave up their today, so we could have tomorrow’
Speakers at the small Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Albert Lea American Legion encouraged listeners to honor ...
The women behind the blue line
No matter what the case, officers say their primary goal is to help the community
Finding her soul in the garden
Woman’s flower garden provides an outlet of inspiration for herself and others
Albert Lea senior class honored with parade
Albert Lea High School seniors were honored with a parade Thursday in place of the traditional last day ...
News
Freeborn County, surrounding area under tornado warning
Northwestern Freeborn County, northeastern Faribault County and southwestern Waseca County are under a tornado warning through 6 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather ...
by Staff Reports.
Health Updates
COVID-19 ICU cases hit new high in Minnesota
Minnesota’s COVID-19 death toll continued its grim ascent Tuesday as the state Health Department reported 899 people have died from the disease, up 18 from ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 5:05 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s ...
by Associated Press, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 4:34 pm
News
Albert Lea church hosting food drive
Grace Lutheran Church is hosting a drive-thru food drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 918 Garfield Ave. in Albert Lea, according ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 2:00 pm
News
Albert Lea pop-up food pantry planned
United Way of Freeborn County and Channel One Regional Food Bank are partnering to host a pop-up pantry 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 1:11 pm
Health Updates
Area counties see additional COVID-19 cases
Area counties saw continued new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, according to daily updates from the Minnesota Department of Health. Freeborn County had four new ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:21 am
News
Poll: Walz approval at 65%, most support vote by mail
The results of a new statewide poll show strong support for DFL Gov. Tim Walz during the pandemic and that most Minnesotans favor a move ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:05 am
News
Some churches say services still too risky as cases grow
MINNEAPOLIS — Many religious leaders in Minnesota say it’s too soon to throw open their doors to the faithful, despite the governor’s recent decision to ...
by Associated Press, Monday, May 25, 2020 8:01 pm
Health Updates
Mower County sees another day of large growth in COVID-19 cases
Mower County reported 39 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. The county’s total case count has grown by ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, May 25, 2020 4:47 pm
Health Updates
Confirmed cases climb past 20,000 in Minnesota
As crowds lined up for a second day of free COVID-19 testing at six National Guard armories around Minnesota on Sunday, the state saw its number of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, May 24, 2020 11:30 am
News
Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced expanded guidelines for religious services during a Saturday press briefing, allowing houses of worship to reopen at 25 percent occupancy ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 23, 2020 3:06 pm
Health Updates
More than 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mower County for 2nd day in a row
Mower County reported more than 20 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday for a second day in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:54 am
Education
Glenville-Emmons holds alternative graduation ceremony
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact local communities, many area high schools decided to postpone their graduation ceremonies to later into the summer. Glenville-Emmons, ...
by Tyler Julson, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:20 pm
Health Updates
Goyal: ‘Masks, social distancing necessary as state reopens’
With the state starting to lift restrictions on businesses, health care professionals are urging people to continue practicing appropriate measures to prevent the spread of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:10 pm
Featured News
Albert Lea Memorial Day ceremony to look different than in the past
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea will not take place, but organizers are shifting their ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:10 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Howland files for 3rd Ward re-election
Jason Howland has filed for re-election to the 3rd Ward Albert Lea City Council seat. Howland, 46, said he has enjoyed his first four years ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:10 pm
Elections & Campaigns
27A Rep. Bennett files for re-election
Peggy Bennett filed this week for re-election for the District 27A representative seat. Bennett, 61, a former longtime first-grade teacher, was first elected in 2014 ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:05 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
1 injured while cleaning gun and other reports
Theft reported License plates were reported stolen off of a vehicle at 11:06 p.m. Thursday at 2110 Y.H. Hanson Ave. 1 injured while cleaning ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 9:00 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Court Dispositions: May 11-20, 2020
Freeborn County District Court May 11 Christian James Erickson, 27, 7603 W. 14th St., St. Louis Park. Count 1: Speed 70 zone 99/70. Fees ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:55 pm
Editorial --FEATURE SPOT
Editorial: Honor the fallen soldiers
As we move into the Memorial Day weekend, let us remember the real reason for the holiday. Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial ...
by Editorial Board, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:20 pm
Columnists
April Jeppson: Did my high school prediction come true?
Going through some boxes in our basement, my husband came across an old newspaper. The paper was published when I graduated high school. All my ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:19 pm
Columnists
Amy Klobuchar: Honoring the United States’ heroes this Memorial Day
It’s been said that a nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. We tell the world who we are as a country by ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:18 pm
Columnists
Dan Sparks: Regular session ends, but the work continues in Legislature
The 2020 legislative session came to a close this week when we adjourned at midnight on Sunday, May 18. Nevertheless, these next few weeks and ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:17 pm
Columnists
Guest Column: A new social distancing living routine
Most days are similar to me during this distancing pattern the last several months. I awaken when it’s light, around 7 a.m., and meditate each ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:16 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: What has COVID-19 done to me?
Slowed my pace down — I used to be in the fast lane! Appreciate family and tell them. Appreciate and listen to nature. Listen to ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:15 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Walz has helped save many lives
I am writing to thank Gov. Tim Walz for his leadership during the pandemic crisis. There have been times over the past weeks when I ...
by Submitted, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:14 pm
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