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Ice is out on Fountain Lake
April 1 will be recorded as the date the ice completely melted on Fountain Lake in 2020, according to Mark Malepsy, annual watcher of the ...
Breaking News:
2 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Freeborn County
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When you’re on your own, we are there with you
As the state and nation battle one of the most challenging times of this generation, we want to ...
‘Keeping morale up and keeping the positivity’
Arts, fitness instructors teach online amid COVID-19 outbreak
BREAKING NEWS
2 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Freeborn County
Freeborn County has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday. The first case is a person in their ...
by Sarah Stultz.
News
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks. The payments are part of ...
by Associated Press, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 5:03 am
Featured News
Independent forecast projects Minnesota to hit COVID-19 peak by mid-April
Independent health researchers are predicting the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota to take place in three weeks with peak resources expected to be ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:37 pm
Health Updates
Minnesota death toll increases to 12; 26 are in ICU with coronavirus
Twelve people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, up from 10 reported on Monday, while the number of cases in the state since the pandemic ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:36 pm
Business
Gun sales sour amid coronavirus outbreak
Spikes in gun sales typically follow mass shootings or the elections of presidents who are Democrats, as gun owners fear government restrictions on future firearms ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:35 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Residents reminded of leaf burning ordinance
Albert Lea Fire Rescue would like to remind residents that it is against city ordinance to burn leaves in town, according to a press release. ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:33 pm
News
Rural Finance Authority funding to allow COVID-19 response
Assistance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority will be available to help farmers whose operations are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:32 pm
News
Social Security benefits will be paid on time
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, reminded the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:32 pm
News
MDA services continued during COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is continuing inspection services during Gov. Tim Walz’s two-week stay at home executive order and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:31 pm
News
Building demolition will delay detours near Claremont
Construction crews are expected to begin demolition of buildings and removal April 6 as part of the expansion of Highway 14 between Dodge Center and ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:30 pm
Business
DEED announces small business loan programs
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced the Minnesota small business loan guarantee program, which was approved by the Minnesota Legislature last week, ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:30 pm
News
The countdown clock is clicking again for the Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics. The model outside Tokyo Station, and others across the ...
by Associated Press, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:49 pm
Editorials
Editorial roundup: COVID-19 pandemic cannot halt voting
The United States held a presidential election during World War II. It held one during the Civil War. It held an off-year election during the ...
by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:16 pm
Columnists
Al Batt: Where’s a Sears Big Book when you need one?
I threw a boomerang three years ago, and I’ve lived in fear ever since. Each time I step outside, I expect to be conked on the ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:16 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Thank you to the brave health care workers during crisis
“You are more ready than you think you are.” A mentor of mine gave me that advice on the eve of my first deployment. From ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:15 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Sons of Norway cancels events
Sons of Norway Normanna Lodge has regretfully canceled all events, including the April meeting and the May 17 Syttende Mai, following the recommendation of the Centers ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 12:14 pm
Health Updates
Department of Health releases more information about state’s COVID-19 patients
Twelve people have died, and 629 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Minnesota as of Tuesday, according to numbers released by the Minnesota Department ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 11:19 am
Featured News
County commissioners approve additional emergency measures
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions Monday morning during an emergency meeting that will keep county buildings closed to the public through ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, March 30, 2020 4:02 pm
Education
Students resume studies via distance learning
COVID-19 cases rise to 576
by Associated Press, Monday, March 30, 2020 4:01 pm
News
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games. Tokyo organizers said Monday the opening ...
by Associated Press, Monday, March 30, 2020 2:37 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
1 cited after traffic stop and other reports
Thefts reported A gift card and check were reported stolen from a mailbox at 2:16 p.m. Friday at 209 Morningside Road. A $50 flashlight was ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:51 pm
News
This Week in History: Fire breaks out at Golden Bubble near Wells
April 4, 1980: Firefighters from Alden, Bricelyn, Kiester, Walters and Wells joined forces to battle a fire that broke out at Golden Bubble Steak House ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:51 pm
Editorial --FEATURE SPOT
Editorial: Look for the silver lining in Walz’s stay-at-home order
Minnesotans — like people all over the world — have been asked to make many adjustments to their lives over the last few weeks in ...
by Editorial Board, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:47 pm
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: Now more than ever, it is vital to seek facts
The past two or three weeks have been interesting for our staff at the Albert Lea Tribune. About half of our employees are working remotely from ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:46 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Walz has shown leadership in COVID-19 response
Like many other people in Minnesota, I have been following the daily coronavirus briefings by Gov. Walz and his team. I am very impressed by ...
by Submitted, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:42 pm
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