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Ellendale church to hold special service

This Sunday will be a special time for the 700 members of Ellendale’s First Lutheran Church as they celebrate the 140th anniversary of this pioneer ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Friday, March 19, 2010 9:40 am

Arts & Culture

More scenes from Bergie’s slide shows

Nearly all the scenes shown in a slide show presented by the late Bidney Bergie had a strong area connection. Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:08 am

News

The mystery building

There’s a local legend or myth that says a building on Albert Lea’s south side was once used as an elementary school on the city’s ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:25 am

Arts & Culture

Reviving memories at the slide shows

Whenever the late Bidney Bergie presented one of his popular slide shows, he always allowed time for audience participation. Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:08 am

Arts & Culture

Waterfowl Hall of Fame honors four area men

On Feb. 6, the Minnesota Waterfowl Association inducted 11 men into their newly created Hall of Fame, and four of the inductees have strong local ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:10 am

Arts & Culture

Scouting in city has 88-plus-year history

Just when the Boy Scouts of America became a part of life for the youth in Albert Lea is now a somewhat elusive detail. Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:08 am

News

Hail to the streets

A check with the city’s maps of the past and present will reveal how Albert Lea has honored 10 of the nation’s presidents. Read more

by Ed Shannon, Monday, February 15, 2010 9:30 am

News

Museum honors the presidents

“George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are visiting the Story Lady Doll & Toy Museum during the month of February.” Read more

by Ed Shannon, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:45 am

News

Tractor beaming

Let me know before you throw” is the motto used by Don Gross who has turned a hobby into a business, plus promoting an annual ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:35 am

News

Fire damages rural Austin home

A single-family home in rural Freeborn County, not far from the Mower County line, sustained heavy damages from a fire believed to be electrical in ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Monday, January 25, 2010 9:15 am

Business

Machines Inc.

M & S Outdoor Equipment is a local business that has adapted to the area’s weather conditions. When there’s snow, the store’s focus is on ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Thursday, January 14, 2010 9:55 am

News

City and county issue year-end building reports

A building permit issued to Waste Management, 25237 755th Ave., Clarks Grove, with a valuation of $923,800 in December for the construction of a ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 9:05 am

News

Albert Lea’s hydrant hunters

Looking for a water hydrant nearly hidden by piled up snow or even completely out of sight under a snowbank created by city snowplows or ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, January 2, 2010 4:50 pm

Arts & Culture

Starting a new year with suggestions, plus

As Albert Lea started another year with new calendars 60 years ago, the Tribune published the results of a poll based on ideas for making ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, January 2, 2010 4:15 pm

Arts & Culture

New Year’s greetings with postcards

A century ago people could purchase a postcard with a New Year’s theme for maybe a penny, then send it to a relative or friend ... Read more

by Ed Shannon, Saturday, January 2, 2010 4:14 pm

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