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Man sentenced to combined 33 years for sexual abuse of 2 boys
A former Freeborn County man was sentenced to a combined 33 years in prison on Friday tied to ...
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City Council considering limits on number of liquor stores, other adult-focused businesses
The Albert Lea City Council is slated to vote Monday on whether to place a cap on the ...
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May your days be merry and bright: Popular Albert Lea Christmas lights show celebrating 10 years
When Mike Carter grew up as a child in the Chicago suburbs, he remembers a massive Christmas lights ...
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Transplant to Albert Lea loves sense of community at Thorne Crest
The woman hired to help families as they transition a loved one to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, ...
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Gas prices on the decline?
Retail gasoline prices have always been volatile. Over the past few years, however, they have gone up and ...
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Duplicate Bridge results announced
Duplicate Bridge is played at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mower County Senior Center. Those ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Look to the light this dark season
When God created the universe and everything in it, the first thing God said was, “‘Let there be ...
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Standout Student: Ervin Martin Morales
Age: 12 Parents: Adilia Where are you from? Guatemala Which elementary school did you attend? Hawthorne Elementary Favorite ...
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Robin Gudal: Forgiveness and thanksgiving
I’ve been researching the topic of forgiveness lately, and I believe we all need to embrace it within ...
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Words from our veterans: Keep the flag flying high
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Community Education supports lifelong learning
This month we celebrated National Community Education Day on Thursday, Nov. 14. Minnesota was the fourth state to ...
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Applicants sue Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management over disqualification
Two prospective marijuana business owners who were barred from participating in a license lottery are suing Minnesota cannabis ...
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Interstate 90 resurfacing project completed between Albert Lea and Alden
Interstate 90 westbound resurfacing is completed from Albert Lea to Alden, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. ...
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Glide into the season with public skate, other events at the City Arena this week
The Albert Lea Recreation Department invites the public to lace up their skates and glide into the holiday ...
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School board accepts resignation of former middle school teacher facing charges
The Albert Lea school board on Monday accepted the resignation of the Southwest Middle School teacher accused of ...
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2 men convicted of charges related to human smuggling after scheme led to an Indian family’s death
FERGUS FALLS — A jury convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in ...
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Albert Lea Seed House donates winter rye to North Carolina farmers
From the Midwest, with love. A truckload of winter rye cover crop seed was sent to farmers in ...
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Court dispositions: Aug. 27-Sept. 4, 2024
Freeborn County District Court Aug. 27 Jessica Kay Bjornstad, 41, 418 Columbus Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Disorderly ...
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How a Northfield farmer picks which of his turkeys to have pardoned at White House
As a turkey farmer in Northfield who raises about 150,000 birds every year, John Zimmerman usually doesn’t give ...
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Minnesota leads nation in voter turnout, but Wisconsin results loom
With 76.4 percent of eligible voters casting a ballot in the November election, Minnesota looks to continue its ...
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Tires reported slashed and other reports
Tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday at 205 W. William St. Juvenile ...
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Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement teaming up to stop scams
Minnesota Energy Resources is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across the state to share the warning signs ...
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Lembke Construction owner pleads guilty to theft
The owner of a former Albert Lea construction company pleaded guilty in Freeborn County District Court on Monday ...