News

For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

Minnesotans recovering from major flooding in June have about one month left to apply for federal aid.

August 26, 2024

News

Photographer charged with secretly recording bride dress in Albert Lea wedding venue

A Pine City wedding photographer has been charged in Freeborn County District Court with secretly recording a woman ...

August 25, 2024

Sports

Lake Mills native and Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud dies

Former Lake Mills High School standout and Iowa State All-American Mike Stensrud died Friday at his home at ...

August 25, 2024

News

Dangerous heat followed by potential severe weather

Albert Lea and the surrounding area are under a heat advisory through Monday afternoon before conditions are expected ...

August 25, 2024

News

Heat doesn’t keep hundreds from kite festival for playground

The second annual Let Inclusion Fly Kite Festival took place Saturday as a fundraiser for the All Together ...

August 24, 2024

News

After more than 3 decades, Farmer John and Jan handing pumpkin patch over to next generation

This spring, John and Jan Ulland were taking part in the 100-Mile Garage Sale along the Mississippi River ...

August 24, 2024

Sports

Sports Memories: Colonels’ season comes to an end with defeat

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

August 23, 2024

News

Duplicate Bridge winners

Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Austin Senior Center. The ...

August 23, 2024

News

Golden K donates to Salvation Army

August 23, 2024

News

Golden K donates school supplies

August 23, 2024

News

WCTA announces its second Member Appreciation Day

WCTA is excited to host its second annual Member Appreciation Day from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 ...

August 23, 2024

Faith

Across the Pastor’s Desk: We can find Sabbath rest in God

I’m not a great runner, at least, not anymore.

August 23, 2024

News

Central Freeborn’s soup and dessert supper Sept. 23

Central Freeborn Lutheran Church will host a soup and dessert supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23 ...

August 23, 2024

News

Fall Bazaar at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church slated for Sept. 6

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert Lea will host its Fall Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

August 23, 2024

Faith

Robin Gudal: God shows relentless love for us

I just read a quote that sent off fireworks in my mind:

August 23, 2024