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SMEC graduates tell their own tales of success

Chapters were closed Thursday afternoon, but the stories are far from told. That was the general feeling for ...

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‘You are all lifelong learners’: Students receiving ESL certificates, GEDs celebrated

It was a happy and emotional day Wednesday morning as Brookside Education Center held its annual Adult Student ...

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Lake Mills school district dismissing early

Lake Mills Community Schools has announced it will dismiss school early Tuesday with severe storms approaching. The school ...

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Publications program at high school seeing growth

The co-advisers of the Albert Lea High School publications program showcased the success the program has seen in ...

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‘We all have a purpose here on this earth’: Albert Lea High School graduates class of 2024

Family, friends, teachers and others witnessed the graduation of Albert Lea High School’s class of 2024 Friday night ...

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Letter: Disappointment surrounding Albert Lea Pride events

I was surprised and disturbed to stumble upon an online article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, entitled “Albert ...

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Administrator’s Corner: A message to the graduating class of ’24 and all students

As the school year draws to a close, I am filled with immense pride and admiration as I ...

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Star Class: ALHS class of 2024

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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy

Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday backed an education policy bill that prohibits book bans, requires schools to implement cell ...

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College leaders beg Minnesotans to submit FAFSA to get financial aid for school

State officials are teaming up with college access advocates and school leaders to address low FAFSA completion rates ...

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Albert Lea teacher 1 of 6 finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence

The Minnesota Department of Education announced Albert Lea teacher Mark Nechanicky was named as a finalist for the ...

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Riverland graduation: Students demonstrate stories of hope and resilience

AUSTIN — Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the ...

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Students collect almost 800 pounds of pop tabs at Alden-Conger

ALDEN — Students and teachers on Friday assembled in the Alden-Conger School gymnasium for a special announcement before ...

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Standout Student: Brooklyn Hullopeter

Age: 13 Parents: Abbey Jacobsen, Brian Hullopeter Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which ...

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ALHS band students receive state recognition

Ruby Mykkanen and Maxx Richards, both juniors at Albert Lea High School, have been chosen for the 2024-25 ...

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