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Trailer reported stolen and other reports

A 16-foot car trailer was reported stolen at 8:19 a.m. Wednesday at 32371 Mower-Freeborn Road in Blooming Prairie. ...

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2 more guilty pleas in bar fight that led to gunfire in Geneva

Two more people pleaded guilty Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court to charges tied to the bar fight ...

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‘We’re starting out a great school year’ — Albert Lea schools start up new year

Months of planning and anticipation came to fruition Wednesday as the Albert Lea school district had their first ...

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Planning commission recommends approval of zoning changes for cannabis, other adult-focused businesses

The Albert Lea Planning Commission on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of a series of ordinance amendments tied ...

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Harris maintains slight lead in presidential race in first Minn. poll since Walz announced as vice presidential candidate

The latest poll of Minnesota likely voters — the first conducted since Walz was announced as the Democrat’s ...

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School board votes 4-2 to raise superintendent salary to $191.6K

The Albert Lea school board voted 4-2 Monday on an increase to Superintendent Ron Wagner’s salary as he ...

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5 things to do this week: Kite festival, Cruise to the Cove and more

What's happening in the area this week?

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Albert Lea man dies in rollover crash near Scarville

An Albert Lea man died Sunday morning after a vehicle rollover near Scarville. Mark Claassen, 63, died at ...

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End of summer traffic enforcement underway in Iowa

Last year, during the final weeks of summer, there were 54 traffic fatalities in Iowa; 44% involved impairment. ...

Health Updates

(Update): UHD decides not to expand into Albert Lea; coalition responds to announcement

The Albert Lea Heathcare Coalition announced Thursday the United Hospital District of Blue Earth will not open a ...

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U-Haul reported stolen and other reports

A U-Haul was reported stolen at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at 1725 E. Main St. The theft was believed ...

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4th person files for school board to bring a parent’s voice to the table

A fourth person threw her name in the hat for the Albert Lea school board on Tuesday on ...

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Albert Lea principals outline changes for new school year

Principals at the elementary, middle and high school levels gave updates to the Albert Lea school board Monday ...

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Fraser wins GOP primary in Freeborn County, though White garners most votes in state to face off against Klobuchar

Though Royce White won the statewide Republican nomination Tuesday to face off against DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar ...

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Finstad wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District

Brad Finstad won the Republican nomination Tuesday, both at the county and district level, for U.S. House in ...

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