kevincoss, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Elections & Campaigns

Walz challenger pushes for country to fix its finances

To Aaron Miller, the federal government’s top priority should be to gets its fiscal house in order. “Washington needs to live within its means,” the ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Thursday, August 8, 2013 10:40 am

Business

Hormel places locals in its ads

AUSTIN — When readers browse through People Magazine or a number of other national publications, they’ll discover a new grab-and-go product from Hormel — and ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Friday, August 2, 2013 11:02 am

Featured News

Gov. candidate Zellers pushes for business friendliness

AUSTIN — Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, has interstate competition on the mind. Read more

by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 27, 2013 2:53 pm

News

Little Caesars eyes Austin store

AUSTIN — A national pizza chain is hot and ready to return to Austin. Bob Mazziotti, vice president of franchise development for Little Caesars, said ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 13, 2013 12:13 pm

Education

Riverland dean closes book on 32 years

Jan Waller found out firsthand just how much effort it takes to clean out an office after more than three decades of work. The longtime ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:30 pm

Education

Riverland’s new president begins

AUSTIN — The first few days at the office have been busy for Adenuga Atewologun. The new president of Riverland Community College spent Monday and ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 9:01 am

Featured News

Ceremony honors Riverland Community College graduates

In front of hundreds of listeners, Austin resident Joann Ramaker told the story of how marrying her husband and having a child had renewed her ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:00 pm

Education

Riverland graduate looks to the future

AUSTIN — Karem Salas Ramirez stopped by Riverland Community College Thursday to return her textbooks. It was a subtle sign she was graduating and moving ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Friday, May 17, 2013 9:50 am

News

Company and community misses man who died in crash

AUSTIN — When former G&G Heating and Air Conditioning owner Jim Grunewald’s motorcycle crashed along Interstate 35 on April 8, the company was not the ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Monday, April 22, 2013 10:46 am

Albert Lea Magazine

Breeding a passion

Albert Lea trainer spends her time raising and showing horses Jodie Distad takes life at a gallop. Distad, a horse trainer for the last 16 ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:58 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin man dies after motorcycle crash

An Austin business owner airlifted to Rochester after he crashed his motorcycle 10 days ago died Wednesday afternoon at St. Marys Hospital. James H. Grunewald, ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:39 pm

News

Laid-off Austin workers seek help through state job program

AUSTIN — Following Austin Packaging Co.’s decision to eliminate its frozen pizza line, laid-off workers are looking to Workforce Development to find new jobs. “It’s ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Sunday, April 7, 2013 6:00 am

News

Sparks, Poppe support latest budget plan

Gov. Mark Dayton scaled back his tax requests Thursday after hearing from the public, businesses and legislators that they were not keen on expanding the ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:34 am

Business

Green living: After changes at county, recycling may be a little simpler

Randy Tuchtenhagen is the first to say recycling is an ever-changing industry. Between technological upgrades, policy changes and the growing value of recycled materials, the ... Read more

by Kevin Coss, Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:50 am

Education

Awesome Blossoms come up 2nd in state for mascot contest

BLOOMING PRAIRIE — It’s a bit unusual to have a flower as a mascot. In fact, it’s the second most unique idea in the state. Read more

by Kevin Coss, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:00 am

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