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Tim Engstrom is the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune. He resides in Albert Lea with his wife, two sons and dog.

Featured News

Farmers watching soil temps before planting

Spring arrived slowly this year, but it is sooner than last year. Southern Minnesota had 5 inches of snow on the ground last year at ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Friday, April 25, 2014 10:03 am

Education

Riverland president set for college address

The president of Riverland Community College will give a State of the College address three times next week, once at each of the three campuses. ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Friday, April 25, 2014 10:02 am

Featured News

Branson duo returning to Albert Lea

A Branson, Mo.-based duo known for their tribute to country singer George Strait are returning to Albert Lea later this month. Gordy Wensel and Debbie ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:23 am

Business

REG hits 1Billion gallon mark for biodiesel sales

Renewable Energy Group announced Monday the company has surpassed selling 1 billion gallons of biofuel in its 17-year history. The company operates and owns a ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 10:07 am

Columnists

Remember the days when rock was on the air?

There was once a time when the radio played rock music. Yes, some of it was lousy, manufactured, formulaic music, but much of it was ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9:40 am

Business

Nelson’s grocery to close: Independent grocer struggles to compete with large chain stores

The largest grocery store in Albert Lea by square footage will close May 17. Managers told employees about the closing Wednesday. About 80 people work ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, April 20, 2014 9:00 am

Business

Curt’s Pharmacy to stay open

Curt Clarambeau of Curt’s Pharmacy said he plans to continue to lease the location inside Nelson’s Market Place, which is on track to close May ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, April 20, 2014 9:00 am

News

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by Tim Engstrom, Friday, April 18, 2014 7:29 pm

Business

Farmers State Bank sold to 78 people

It’s official. Farmers State Bank now has 78 owners. The group of investors calling themselves Minnesota Community Bancshares, led by Farmers State Bank officers Daniel ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:38 am

Business

Alliant Energy files for sale to cooperatives

A dozen southern Minnesota electric cooperatives and Alliant Energy filed their joint application this week with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for the sale of ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:36 am

Columnists

Coupons offset cost of subscription to paper

Holy frijoles! What a show! Lisa and I watched “Extreme Couponing” on streaming Netflix on a rainy Sunday. Here were these men and women pushing $500, ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:47 am

Albert Lea Magazine

4 things you didn’t know about Cuban food

The Cuban Island Restaurant opened in October and since then word has spread about the quality of the cuisine. Owner Lyan Martinez escaped Cuba eight ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, April 14, 2014 12:03 pm

Business

From Asia to Albert Lea: Man notices Asian population without a store to buy products

There is a new grocery store in Albert Lea. This time, it sells food from the other side of the planet. The Yaw Asian Grocery ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, April 14, 2014 10:48 am

Education

Albert Lea High School spring play turns back the calendar

Albert Lea High School’s teenage actors are going back in time this spring with the production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” a play ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:34 am

Business

After 47 years, former CEO John Forman retires from Alamco

There is a retirement party Thursday for a guy who likes to work with wood. In fact, he was so good at it that he ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:47 am

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