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(Update): UHD decides not to expand into Albert Lea; coalition responds to announcement

The Albert Lea Heathcare Coalition announced Thursday the United Hospital District of Blue Earth will not open a ...

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Albert Lea principals outline changes for new school year

Principals at the elementary, middle and high school levels gave updates to the Albert Lea school board Monday ...

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Fraser wins GOP primary in Freeborn County, though White garners most votes in state to face off against Klobuchar

Though Royce White won the statewide Republican nomination Tuesday to face off against DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar ...

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Finstad wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District

Brad Finstad won the Republican nomination Tuesday, both at the county and district level, for U.S. House in ...

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Freeborn County primary election results

Precincts reporting (43 of 43)   U.S. Senate Republican John Berman: 126 Joe Fraser: 397* Patrick D. Munro: ...

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Albert Lea Area Schools seeing enrollment uptick heading into new year

Albert Lea Area Schools is seeing a slight uptick in enrollment compared to the previous year as it ...

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Albert Lea man charged with selling meth to informant

An Albert Lea man was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Monday with selling methamphetamine to a ...

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6 things to do this week: Back to School Festival, Wind Down Wednesday and more

What's happening in the area this week?

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Olson appointed back to 4th Ward council seat

A familiar face is back on the Albert Lea City Council after a year and a half hiatus.

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Wells celebrates Kernel Days with annual parade

The streets of Wells were buzzing with activity Saturday during the annual Kernel Days Parade.

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Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life brings together counties in fight against cancer

The Freeborn County Fairgrounds was crowded Friday evening for the 2024 Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life event. This ...

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Couple brings smiles to people’s faces through crocheted hats at husband’s Home Depot job

An Austin couple has become known around the community for brightening people’s days when they come into Home ...

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EF0 tornado confirmed southwest of Wells

The National Weather Service has now confirmed a fifth tornado tied to the Monday storms that spread across ...

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Skaar files for 3rd — and likely final — board term

Longtime school board member and retired educator and coach Neal Skaar filed on Wednesday for what he plans ...

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Hoffman files for 2nd term on Albert Lea school board

An Albert Lea school board member finishing her first first term in office filed for reelection Wednesday with ...

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