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Should passenger rail line between A.L. and Northfield be in next state rail plan?

Local government leaders across southern Minnesota are continuing to discuss the possibility of passenger rail lines in this ...

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Star Tribune launches Statewide News Partnership

The Minnesota Star Tribune on Thursday announced it is launching a new statewide news partnership, powered by a ...

Sports

Sports Memories: City of Albert Lea takes over fieldhouse at former Lea College

What happened in area sports 10, 20 and 50 years ago?

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Standout Student: Tristan Camel

Age: 16 Parents: Sarah Dickerson, Monet Camel Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which ...

Faith

Robin Gudal: Joy from the return of lost things

Being just 18, I had always lived with my parents. After we married on that rainy day on ...

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MnDOT Active Transportation grants available

Communities across Minnesota are invited to apply for Active Transportation Planning Assistance, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced ...

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Administrator’s Corner: Exciting growth at Hawthorne Elementary

Administrator’s Corner by Marie Adams As I enter my second year as principal of Hawthorne Elementary, I am ...

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Star Class: Opportunities help students develop leadership skills for the future

At Hawthorne Elementary, we are proud to offer a variety of student leadership opportunities that empower our students ...

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Washington Post is 2nd major US newspaper to decline to endorse a presidential candidate

Less than two weeks before Election Day, The Washington Post said Friday it would not endorse a candidate ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minneapolis police chief lays out $230 million budget, raises staffing concerns

Minneapolis police officials laid out plans Thursday for the department’s proposed $230 million budget next year — a ...

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Court dispositions: June 26-July 2, 2024

Freeborn County District Court June 26 Chase Ryan Kent, 38, 20551 810th Ave., Hayward. Count 1: Harassment restraining ...

Construction Updates

Greenwood Drive nearing completion

The city of Albert Lea shared the following construction updates: Greenwood Drive: The contractor has placed the boulevard ...

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Albert Lea fire captain named Fire Prevention Officer of the Year

The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association recently named Albert Lea Fire Capt. Trevor DeRaad as Fire Prevention Officer ...

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Woman reportedly assaulted and other reports

Police received a report at 3:51 p.m. Thursday of a woman who was assaulted near East 18th Street ...

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Probation, community service tied to woman’s role in fight at Geneva Bar

Another person charged in connection to the bar fight in April 2023 that ended in gunfire at Geneva ...

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