Peek at the Past
Published 8:24 am Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Here are highlights in history for Aug. 17, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:
1990 — Lori Kay Larson, 19, rural Albert Lea, was crowned Miss Albert Lea by former Miss Albert Lea and current Miss Minnesota Brenda Armstrong.
1980 — The city’s farmers market was being held on Saturday mornings in the parking lot next to Morin Park and St. Mary Avenue between Main and William streets.
1970 — Minnesota Gov. Harold LeVander toured business and industrial sites in Albert Lea as part of a statewide tour.