Faith

Across the Pastor’s Desk: Chaotic times and God’s peace

As the 2024 election approaches, like many of you, I have felt a deep sense of concern for ...

News

Administrator’s Corner: Early learning supports young learners and families in age of screen time

Lifelong learning begins with play, and the integration of technology into daily life has transformed how parents and ...

News

New show focuses on abstract art and how life experience impacted its artist

The Albert Lea Art Center’s newest exhibit, “So Dark, It’s Light” showcases the work of Albert Lea native, ...

Business

Albert Lea toy store closing its doors

Albert Lea’s longtime toy store will close its doors in mid-November after years of sparking joy and imagination ...

News

Public invited to listen to candidate forum for Albert Lea school board election

A candidate forum will give voters the opportunity to hear from the four candidates running for three positions ...

News

Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy

WASHINGTON — It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans ...

News

Court dispositions: June 20-26, 2024

Freeborn County District Court June 20 Aron Robert Welch, 35, 1461 Wedgewood Rd., Albert Lea. Count 1: Traffic ...

News

Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of processor

Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a struggling organic ...

News

Council approves stabilizing roof of former train depot

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved stabilizing the roof of the former railroad depot on West ...

News

Utilities installed on Marshall

The city of Albert Lea reports the following project updates for this week: Marshall Street: This week the contractor ...

News

Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

Agricultural leaders from across the Midwest and beyond gathered Wednesday to say they are concerned tariffs being proposed ...

News

The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page

By Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Minnesota Public Radio News In a visit to Minnesota this week, Sen. JD Vance took ...

News

2 arrested on warrants and other reports

Deputies picked up Jacob Ryan Johnson, 34, on three Mower County warrants and a Washington County warrant at ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Red flag warning issued for extreme fire risk

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Thursday for 85 counties in Minnesota, including ...

News

Fuel stolen from semi and other reports

Police received a report at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday of a theft of 50 to 60 gallons of fuel ...

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