Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: More than 800 new cases reported in state
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota jumped by more than 800 on Saturday — the biggest single-day increase in seven weeks. Saturday’s update ...
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Gallery: Fourth of July in Northwood
Residents enjoyed fireworks in Northwood Saturday night for the Fourth of July.
News
Freeborn County under severe thunderstorm warning
Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect through 5 p.m. ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Feds deny Minnesota request for aid to rebuild after unrest
MINNEAPOLIS — The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for federal funds to rebuild and repair fire damage from the ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 11, 2020 7:26 pm
News
Special session renews hopes for those seeking state money
MINNEAPOLIS — The city of Bemidji has a problem: firefighter training that used so-called “forever chemicals” has left the city’s water supply so contaminated that ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, July 11, 2020 9:39 am
Business
Bruss-Heitner to build in new Wells Business Park
WELLS — Owners of Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells since 2008, Susan and Nathan Nasinec have recently started plans for a new building that will ...
by Tyler Julson, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:20 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Court Dispositions: July 7-9, 2020
Freeborn County District Court July 7 Corinna Venita Rodriguez, 46, 208 College St. W. Unit 8, Albert Lea. Count 1: Driving without a valid ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:17 pm
Editorials
Editorial roundup: Feeding the hungry is a priority as economy hurts
As many of us make another shopping list to get groceries, maybe making sure to hit the minimum purchase for curbside pickup popular during the ...
by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:16 pm
Editorials
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To the businesses and residents who took part in the ‘Flare for the Fourth’ initiative. Thanks to the businesses and residents who took time out ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:15 pm
Columnists
Live United: Golf event to raise funds for United Way and food banks
My husband’s parents met while working at a factory. She worked the line, and he was a millwright. My mother-in-law worked there for about 20 ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:09 pm
Columnists
April Jeppson: Don’t worry about what others think — be you
“There is nothing wrong with loving the crap out of everything. Negative people find their walls. So never apologize for your enthusiasm. Never. Ever. Never.” ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:08 pm
Columnists
Guest Column: United and ready to move Albert Lea forward
“Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play together is another story.” — Casey Stengel I thought of that Stengel quote when reading the headline ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:07 pm
Columnists
Guest Column: Stop California rules from becoming Minnesota reality
Since September 2019, the Walz administration and its Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have been moving forward with plans to adopt “Clean Cars Minnesota” via rulemaking. ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:06 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Consider online school this fall
After attending my freshman year at my local brick-and-mortar school, I felt completely overwhelmed by the social pressures and constantly exhausted by a jam-packed schedule. ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:05 pm
News
Grazing resources available for livestock farmers
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have joined forces to help Minnesota livestock farmers in need of additional forage ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:00 pm
News
Reporting fish die-offs helps DNR
Anyone who finds several or more dead fish in a lake or stream can help by reporting these fish die-offs, which happen occasionally and usually ...
by Submitted, Friday, July 10, 2020 8:00 pm
Health Updates
State opens long-term care to visits from outside ‘essential caregivers’ after COVID-19 restrictions
For the first time since mid-March, outsiders will be allowed into Minnesota’s long-term care homes to visit residents.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 10, 2020 1:32 pm
Albert Lea Tigers
Tigers get back on the field
After taking the Fourth of July week off, the Albert Lea girls’ soccer team resumed optional practices Tuesday morning.
by Tyler Julson, Friday, July 10, 2020 11:40 am
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: Area counties see increased cases
All area counties had increases in new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s daily update. Freeborn County had seven ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 10, 2020 11:26 am
News
Guard mobilized quickly, adjusted on fly for Floyd unrest
It was the Minnesota National Guard’s largest deployment since World War II, and it occurred with remarkable speed and, fortunately, few injuries or incidents.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 10, 2020 9:51 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man arrested for domestic assault and other reports
Police arrested Brian Lee Egeness, 44, for domestic assault at 9:03 p.m. Thursday at 215 E. Third St. 1 arrested for meth possession Police ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 10, 2020 9:42 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Medical experts: Floyd’s speech didn’t mean he could breathe
MINNEAPOLIS — As George Floyd repeatedly pleaded “I can’t breathe” to police officers holding him down on a Minneapolis street corner, some of the officers ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:01 pm
Business
Local small business COVID-19 relief fund grows
Addition of CARES Act funds pushes fund to $800K More relief funding is available than initially planned for small businesses in Freeborn County hurt by ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, July 9, 2020 3:24 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Hagedorn visits Austin during district tour
U.S. House Rep. Jim Hagedorn visited Austin on Wednesday as part of a tour of Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. During his stop, Hagedorn visited Mower County ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:54 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Judge imposes gag order on attorneys in George Floyd case
MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Thursday imposed a gag order on attorneys in the case involving four former Minneapolis police officers who are charged in ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, July 9, 2020 2:17 pm
Education
State survey: Majority would feel comfortable sending students back to school in fall
Sixty-four percent of respondents to a Minnesota Department of Education survey said they would feel comfortable sending their students back to school in the fall. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:04 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Items stolen and other reports
Police received a report at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday of a woman who left without paying for her meal at 2219 E. Main St. A tier ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:45 pm
News
Area under severe thunderstorm watch
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 7 p.m. Thursday for Freeborn and Mower counties. The watch is also in effect ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:40 pm
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