Elections & Campaigns

Trio of tight Minnesota races makes attack ads constant

ST. PAUL — Dianne Dozios tried to ignore all the political ads, tried to escape in the next ...

November 4, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Clinton, Trump use whatever they’ve got in final push to end

WASHINGTON — Knock on every door. Marshal every volunteer. Lob every attack. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are ...

November 4, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Residents encourage local-option sales tax renewal

In less than one week, local voters will decide the fate of the Shell Rock River Watershed District’s ...

November 3, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Board candidate wants to improve climate

An Albert Lea woman running for Albert Lea School Board said the board can unite by sharing responsibilities. ...

November 3, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Commissioner candidate wants focus on infrastructure

A man running for Freeborn County commissioner said he wants to fix Bridge Avenue. David Shoff, 52, of ...

November 2, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Business owner enjoys living in Albert Lea, wants to help it grow

A small business owner said he loves the Albert Lea community and many of its characteristics. “I think ...

November 1, 2016

Cops, Courts & Fires

Warrant to search newly found emails obtained by FBI

WASHINGTON — The FBI has obtained a warrant to begin reviewing newly discovered emails that may be relevant ...

October 31, 2016

Education

Talking about voting

October 30, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Hayfield man challenging Sparks for District 27 Senate seat

A Hayfield man running as a Republican for the Senate District 27 seat said he hopes to be ...

October 30, 2016

Cops, Courts & Fires

A look at FBI decisions in Clinton email case

WASHINGTON — The FBI’s announcement that it recently came upon new emails possibly pertinent to the Hillary Clinton ...

October 29, 2016

Business

Donald Trump gives $10 million, but is still short on investment promise

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has repeatedly said he will spend $100 million or more of his own money ...

October 29, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

Man wants to improve teacher job security

A man running for Albert Lea School Board said he sees dysfunction on the board. “Someone has an ...

October 28, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

No injuries reported after Pence plane slides

NEW YORK — Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence’s campaign plane slid off a runway during a rainstorm ...

October 28, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

With less than 2 weeks to go, local party leaders weigh in on controversies

Local GOP officials have mixed reactions to their party’s nominee, Donald Trump, in the wake of recent controversies. ...

October 27, 2016

Elections & Campaigns

District 27A candidates face off in Wells forum

WELLS — The two candidates for District 27A representative gave different answers on abortion Wednesday at a candidate ...

October 27, 2016