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Work continues on new A.L. district strategic plan

The Albert Lea school board continued work Monday on developing the strategic road map that will guide the ...

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‘I wanted to present Poe in a different light’: Man revives 19th-century writing style in book

This summer, Alden resident James McKenna released his first book, “An October’s Journey: Poe’s Final Gift.”

Sports

Albert Lea wrestler signs with NDSU

Albert Lea wrestler Michael Olson on Wednesday signed his letter of intent to wrestle at North Dakota State ...

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Albert Lea man flown to Rochester in critical condition after crash

An Albert Lea man was flown by helicopter to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester Tuesday night in critical ...

Health Updates

Naeve Hospital nameplate removed as demolition work continues

Preliminary demolition at the former Naeve Hospital building is ongoing this week, and Wednesday morning crews could be ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man sentenced to probation for 166 pounds of marijuana

A Columbia Heights man found with 166 pounds of marijuana in his pickup during a traffic stop on ...

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Alden-Conger School referendum passes

Voters in the Alden-Conger School district on Tuesday approved an increase in the district’s operating levy that will ...

Business

Joining the downtown: Area woman excited for new boutique in Albert Lea

Albert Lea residents may have noticed that a building downtown, formerly Jaguar Communications, has transformed into a new ...

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County board approves cannabis ordinance

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance that regulates cannabis use ...

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5 things to do this week: Music, ugly sweaters and a murder mystery

What's happening in the area this week?

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Former county administrator suing county for recorded phone call incident

Former Freeborn County Administrator Candace Pesch has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging she suffered damages when ...

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New Albert Lea business can help coordinate the busyness of the wedding day

Couples who are getting married now have an additional resource they can look into to make their wedding ...

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Alden-Conger referendum on Tuesday

Voters within the Alden-Conger School District will be called upon Tuesday to determine whether to approve an increase ...

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Former Twin Lakes fire chief responds to allegations involving relief association fund

The former Twin Lakes fire chief said Thursday there has been no misuse of money in the relief ...

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Albert Lea cosmetologist brings new life to decades-old beauty salon

A longstanding Albert Lea establishment, Dinah’s Style, is getting a makeover from its new owner Delaney VanderSyde. 

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