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Albert Lea motorcyclist killed in crash in Oak Grove

An Albert Lea man was killed Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in Oak Grove. ...

Business

New Albert Lea business already seeing big growth

The cold storage company that started its business in Albert Lea in 2022 is slated to open just ...

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A peek into history: Youth learn of early America at Big Island Rendezvous Education Days

The 38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival began Thursday morning with students from area schools visiting the ...

Business

Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh coming to former Dairy Queen location in Albert Lea

The former Dairy Queen building on Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea will soon be opening as a new ...

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Providing a helping hand: Business aims to make it easier to clean up properties

We all have things we need to get rid of — like some old furniture that has been ...

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Restaurant owner fulfilling a dream: Local pub and grill expands in response to success

Driving in on U.S. Highway 65, visitors and locals are greeted by a variety of businesses as they ...

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Jury finds Albert Lea man guilty of burglary after 3-day trial

A jury found an Albert Lea man guilty Wednesday of first-degree burglary in May after a three-day trial. ...

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Area linemen assisting in power restoration in South Carolina following hurricane devastation

Six linemen from Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative are traveling to South Carolina this week to aid in power ...

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Woman pleads guilty to malicious punishment of child

An Albert Lea woman pleaded guilty Monday in Freeborn County District Court to felony malicious punishment of a ...

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Northwood friends preserve vintage snowmobile, give it back to original owner

This year marked a special milestone for the company Polaris. The Minnesota-based outdoor vehicle giant has been in ...

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38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival this weekend

The Big Island Rendezvous & Festival is back for its 38th year, bringing history to life with exciting ...

Arts & Culture

‘Kept me laughing’: ACT begins 2024-25 season with comedy farce

The 59th season of Albert Lea Community Theater will kick off Thursday at the opening night of their ...

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5 things to do this week: New ACT play, fall festival and more

By Ayanna Eckblad 1 “Drinking Habits” by ACT Kick off the Albert Lea Community Theater’s 2024-25 season with ...

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School board approves preliminary decrease in levy

The Albert Lea school board on Monday approved the certification of the proposed levy to be paid in ...

Albert Lea Tigers

Big win for Tigers in homecoming game

The Albert Lea High School football team defeated Tri-City United Friday at Jim Gustafson Field in the school’s ...

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