Peek at the Past

Published 8:00 am Thursday, June 9, 2011

Here are highlights in history for June 9, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1991 — The business owners in Albert Lea’s central shopping district and the City Council were disagreeing over who should pay for the public restrooms located in the Art Center building.

1981 — Marion Ross would be coming back to Albert Lea on the weekend to serve as the guest of honor and grand marshal for the Albert Lea Days parade.

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1971 — St. Theodore’s Elementary School ceased operations. (This school reopened in 1995.)