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What’s new at the county fair this year?
It may not have been apparent with all the new construction at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, but lots ...
Business
Children learn ins and outs of business in first-ever young entrepreneur fair
The Albert Lea Farmers Market wasn’t open, but shoppers could still find a variety of items for sale ...
News
A divided district: Referendum proponents say G-E district has to focus on issues at hand, hopeful for growth
The upcoming Glenville-Emmons bond referendum on Aug. 8 is generating much discussion on both sides of the issue. ...
News
A divided district: Opponents of G-E referendum worry about tax impact, if the school will be around 25 years
Opponents of the bond referendum worry about the fiscal impact on families a new school building would have, ...
News
County’s dispatchers an essential part of public safety
While police officers and deputies are likely the most visible parts of the Albert Lea and Freeborn County ...
News
No injuries reported in Albert Lea garage fire
No injuries were reported in a fire at 110 Ermina Ave. N. in Albert Lea Thursday afternoon. Albert ...
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City votes to pay portion of added parking for growing business
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday voted to partner with the Albert Lea Port Authority and a ...
News
Funding not approved for new I-90 interchange at Bath Road
Freeborn County was not selected to receive funds through the Corridors of Commerce program for a new interchange ...
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Area under heat advisory through Thursday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Thursday as heat index values are ...
News
Woman to be sentenced Aug. 10 for $213K HRA theft
The area woman who pleaded guilty to stealing over $200,000 from the Albert Lea Housing and Redevelopment Authority ...
Arts & Culture
Rockabilly performer and son of Bobby Vee coming to Albert Lea
The Robby Vee Rock & Roll Caravan is arriving at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Friday. Vee ...
News
New initiative launched to support mental health of public safety professionals
Eleven Minnesota organizations recently launched a partnership to support public safety professionals suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. Called MN ...
News
Temperatures to soar rest of this week
The heat index in Albert Lea is expected to reach 100 Thursday afternoon as temperatures are rising, according ...
News
Council votes against storm water retention pond near pool parking lot
After some heated discussion about placing a storm water retention pond near the city pool parking lot in ...
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