Columnists
Does anybody have a handkerchief to use?
Forrest, my eldest child, is against moving away. The 7-year-old has many friends in Albert Lea, likes his second-grade teacher and loves the town. Still, ...
Tim Engstrom, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.
Columnists
Which team won NFL battle for eyeballs?
The NFL regular season is over, and the Super Bowl is coming up Feb. 1. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Vikings aren’t in the big game. Finishing ...
by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:12 am
Featured News
Race issues to be center of program
The philosophy club of Albert Lea High School will take on several race-related issues of the times during the 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. ...
by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, January 18, 2015 9:00 am
Featured News
Former drug dealer now helps change lives
Some folks in Albert Lea most likely remember Anthony Villerreal as a drug dealer and meth abuser. He first tried marijuana when he was 8. He ...
by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:56 am
Featured News
Blizzard descends on Freeborn County
A blizzard descended upon Freeborn County Thursday and let up this morning. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Thursday morning for the counties ...
by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:57 pm
Education
Albert Lea Area Schools to dismiss at 1 p.m.
Albert Lea Area Schools administrators have announced classes will dismiss at 1 p.m. due to wintry weather. Freeborn County remains in a blizzard warning today.
by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, January 8, 2015 10:45 am
Featured News
Albert Lea area in blizzard watch
Next up: a blizzard. Classes at many schools were delayed or canceled today as the Albert Lea area suffered strong winds and bitter cold temperatures. A ...
by Tim Engstrom, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 9:54 am
Featured News
Storm leaves city with 2 1/2 inches of snow
A fast-moving clipper system was swift enough to not leave Albert Lea with much for snowfall. Anywhere from 3 to 7 inches was the prediction, ...
by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 10:17 am
Columnists
So is Minnesota really the 12th largest state?
Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the union. I hear that from time to time around here. For example, Enchanted Learning, an online classroom, says ...
by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 9:58 am
Education
School closings and delays for Tuesday
Two hours late: Northwood-Kensett Lake Mills North Iowa St. Ansgar Charles City Central Springs Forest City North Sentral Kossuth Riceville Algona North Union West Fork ...
by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 7:17 am
COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT
Who’s excited about the 2015 Vikings? Me
The Minnesota Vikings aren’t going to the playoffs. They even are going to end up with a losing record this season, yet I am more ...
by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:33 am
Business
Locals with ties to Cuba react to policy shift
The best aspect of the Obama administration announcing the thawing of relations with Cuba is the possibility of improving education, said Lyan Martinez, owner of ...
by Tim Engstrom, Monday, December 22, 2014 9:53 am
Featured News
Icy roads return to Minn.
Ice covered the roads in south central Minnesota on Saturday morning, causing automobiles to crash or go into ditches. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported ...
by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:00 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Albert Lea woman pleads not guilty to taking money
An Albert Lea woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to taking money from accounts of at least a half dozen people with disabilities at a local ...
by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:00 am
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