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School board approves revised budget; budget adjustments on the horizon because of declining enrollment

Concerns about declining enrollment took center stage Monday at the Albert Lea school board meeting as the board ...

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Daughter of murder victim faces charge for disobeying subpoena in trial

The daughter of the man who was shot and killed south of Albert Lea in August 2022 was ...

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2 Albert Lea men charged for aggravated robbery

Two Albert Lea men were charged Monday in Freeborn County District Court tied to an alleged armed robbery ...

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5 things to do this week: Easter activities, shopping and live music

What's happening in the area this week?

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2nd man arrested in Freeborn County sentenced to prison for trafficking large amounts of cocaine, fentanyl pills between states

The second Minneapolis man found trafficking large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl pills between California and Minnesota during ...

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Red flag warning issued for extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 41 counties in central and southern Minnesota ...

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Albert Lea police, health officials inspect local cannabis retailers after complaints of illegal products

The Albert Lea Police Department and Minnesota Department of Health recently inspected local cannabis retailers after receiving complaints ...

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It’s prom season: Formal wear business owner talks store changes and buying habits

NORTHWOOD — High schoolers everywhere are getting ready for a special event in their school career — prom.

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The Children’s Center emphasizes commitment to the community

After discussions in recent weeks regarding child care in Albert Lea, The Children’s Center issued an update this ...

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Changing the colors: Minnesota Capitol complex counts flags and seals to replace

The state has run an assessment of how many Minnesota flags and seals at Capitol-area buildings that will ...

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St. John’s Guest House to offer ‘board and lodging’ option for seniors

Starting in April, St. John’s Lutheran Community will open a new housing option for people 62 and older ...

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Jury finds Moreno guilty on all counts

After almost 5 1/2 hours of deliberation, a 12-member jury on Wednesday found Ben Vidal Moreno guilty of ...

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Five things to do this week: Shakespeare play, music and comedy

What's happening in the area this week?

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Council updates series of city ordinances

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a series of amended ordinances, as well as a brand ...

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Moreno testifies Vasquez fired shots at him, was reaching for something when he fired fatal shot

The Albert Lea man on trial for shooting and killing Juan Vasquez Jr. in August 2022 testified Monday ...

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