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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.

Progress 2013

Jensales ventures into e-commerce

Manchester-based Jensales isn’t just about selling tractor manuals anymore. The company has ventured into Internet commerce, sales of tractor parts and direct-to-garment printing, and all ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:20 pm

Columnists

Spring is on its way, but we have to wait

Column: Pothole Prairie, by Tim Engstrom It’s true. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog’s Day last month, thus predicting an early start to ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:26 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Dozens of vehicles go in I-35 ditches

CLARKS GROVE — About a dozen automobiles were in the ditch of Interstate 35 between Albert Lea and Clarks Grove near 5 p.m. Monday as ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, March 18, 2013 5:01 pm

News Main

School goes outside to learn on inside

A multi-year project is finally done at Lakeview Elementary School. It now has a playground specifically for students with special needs. “One of the dreams ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, March 18, 2013 2:44 pm

News

Blizzard hits; schools cancel classes

Blizzard conditions struck Albert Lea overnight, causing treacherous travel conditions this morning and schools to cancel classes. A blizzard warning is in effect for much ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, March 18, 2013 6:37 am

Albert Lea Tigers

Albert Lea principal to answer the bell

The Albert Lea High School principal is going to get in a square ring this weekend and wrestle a man by the name of Masked ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Friday, March 15, 2013 7:01 am

Faith

Baseball to clergy

EMMONS — As a kid, Chris Martin always wanted to be a baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. During his teen years, he realized that ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:00 pm

News

Concert in Wells to raise funds for food

WELLS — The musical acts Stub Highway 253 and Spirit Driven are set to play St. Patrick’s Day in Wells as part of a fundraiser ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:16 am

Columnists

Why do some people not answer phones?

It’s a good thing half of the world answers their cellphones. Because if they didn’t the world’s telecommunications system wouldn’t function. Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:22 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man injured in rollover west of Alden

ALDEN — A man was injured Monday night when a pickup rolled on Interstate 90 near Alden. Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 7:01 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man injured in crash that shut down I-35

Motorists headed south on Interstate 35 hoping for a road surface where they could see pavement ended up on county roads with a snowy, white ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, March 11, 2013 11:58 am

Education

Most schools closed, Riverland delayed two hours

Most area schools are closed today after a snowstorm dumped about six inches in Albert Lea and around the area. Albert Lea, St. Theodore Catholic, ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Monday, March 11, 2013 5:42 am

News

Winter storm hits Albert Lea

Albert Lea and much of southeast Minnesota remained in a winter storm warning Sunday evening that was forecast to last until Monday morning. Snow accumulation ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:29 pm

News

Home-based goods head to the mall

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by Tim Engstrom, Saturday, March 9, 2013 8:43 pm

News

Wells gun show returns for 53rd year

WELLS — This city of 2,336 people will more than double in size this weekend as 3,000 or 4,000 people come to the 53rd annual ... Read more

by Tim Engstrom, Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:48 am

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