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Man sentenced to combined 33 years for sexual abuse of 2 boys
A former Freeborn County man was sentenced to a combined 33 years in prison on Friday tied to ...
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City Council considering limits on number of liquor stores, other adult-focused businesses
The Albert Lea City Council is slated to vote Monday on whether to place a cap on the ...
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May your days be merry and bright: Popular Albert Lea Christmas lights show celebrating 10 years
When Mike Carter grew up as a child in the Chicago suburbs, he remembers a massive Christmas lights ...
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Transplant to Albert Lea loves sense of community at Thorne Crest
The woman hired to help families as they transition a loved one to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, ...
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Gas prices on the decline?
Retail gasoline prices have always been volatile. Over the past few years, however, they have gone up and ...
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County board gives go-ahead for interim administrator
Despite some disagreement from one commissioner, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to ...
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Authorities: Homicide victim found in rural Wells had been reported missing
The Albert Lea man who was found dead in rural Wells earlier this month had been reported missing ...
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5 things to do this week: Chili cook-off, comedy night, holiday fun and more
What's happening in the area this week?
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Board approves school calendars for next 2 years
The Albert Lea school board voted 4-2 Monday to approve the calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school ...
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Mankato man sentenced to probation, stayed prison time in online child solicitation case
A Mankato man who pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual conversations with someone he thought was a child ...
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Council awards cleanup contract for portion of Blazing Star Landing
Work is underway to cleanup a portion of the Blazing Star Landing where Kwik Trip plans to build ...
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Albert Lea High School to bring popular teen movie to life
Albert Lea High School’s fall musical will debut this week with a show that is familiar to students ...
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Tiger Cub Child Care Center commits to bright future in the community
In a recent gathering with caregivers and staff members, John Double, director of Community Education, delivered promising news ...
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Students get firsthand look at industries
On Thursday morning 250 sixth-grade students from Southwest Middle School toured two of Albert Lea’s manufacturers: Lou-Rich Manufacturing ...
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From police officer to Lutheran pastor
How does it come to be that a woman works full time as a police officer for the ...
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Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, November 23
The college basketball slate on Saturday should provide some fireworks. Our computer model has recommended picks against the…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 23
There is a lot to be excited about on today’s NBA schedule, including the New York Knicks playing…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Flames on November 23?
For those looking to wager on the upcoming game between the Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames on…
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Flames on November 23?
Can we expect Marco Rossi finding the back of the net when the Minnesota Wild clash with the…
Will Kirill Kaprizov Score a Goal Against the Flames on November 23?
In the upcoming game against the Calgary Flames, which starts at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, can we…
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