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5 things to do this week: Party in the Park, youth business fair and more

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‘Systemic racism touches every corner of the United States’

Originally scheduled to end July 28, the “TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today” exhibit has been extended another ...

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4 veterans recognized with Quilts of Valor in ceremony

The Albert Lea American Legion Post 56 recognized four individuals with Quilts of Valor Friday afternoon. Quilts of ...

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Water tower work continues inside and out

The city of Albert Lea reports the following project updates this week: New downtown water tower: Crews are ...

Arts & Culture

Artist incorporates local topography into new exhibit

The Freeborn County Arts Initiative recently welcomed its July-August exhibit titled “Altitude.” The pieces in this collection were ...

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Owner of produce stand rebuilds after fire

After falling down, some people will pick themselves up and try again, while others — discouraged with what ...

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Alden-Conger looking at levy referendum this November

The Alden-Conger Public School District held the first in a series of community engagement meetings Wednesday evening to ...

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New directors of nursing at both St. John’s campuses bring a wealth of experience to roles

Both St. John’s Lutheran Community campuses in the last year welcomed a new director of nursing, and the ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man 1 of 3 injured in crash in Blue Earth County

Three people were injured Tuesday, including one man from Albert Lea, in a crash on Highway 68 in ...

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‘Really excited to serve’: New Lakeview principal ready to build relationships

Finding a job can be challenging, and even after being hired a person can soon learn the job ...

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Board talks plans about bringing in medication to reverse opioid overdoses in schools

The Albert Lea school board on Monday talked about initial plans to bring naloxone into the district under ...

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VA secretary, Klobuchar visit Albert Lea, explain expanding benefits for veterans

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Albert Lea VA Medical ...

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5 things to do this week: Fundraisers, dance, car show and more

1 Golf tournament Hollandale Christian School will host a golf tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday at Wedgewood Cove ...

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Dream Ride to raise money this weekend for Special Olympics

A Dream Ride is coming to Albert Lea July 22. But just because it’s labeled as a dream ...

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Update: 3 from Albert Lea seriously injured in head-on fatal crash in Eagan

Three Albert Lea residents were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a head-on collision that killed another man ...

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