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Freeborn County, 21 other counties, approved for federal disaster declaration

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced that 22 counties, including Freeborn County, have been approved for a federal ...

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Anytime Fitness moving into former Sterling Pharmacy building

A well known building in Albert Lea that has sat empty for about six years is getting a ...

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Riverland input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Riverland Community College hosted three input sessions — one at each ...

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‘We’re off to a good start’: New Sheriff’s Office K-9 settles in to new role

After months of preparation and training, the newest deputy with the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office started earlier this ...

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Barn of Chapeau Shores to celebrate five years with event for the public

After 20 months of extensive renovations to the barn and its property, The Barn of Chapeau Shores opened ...

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State of emergency declared in Albert Lea, Freeborn County

Both the city of Albert Lea and Freeborn County have now declared a state of emergency as a ...

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How much rain has Albert Lea received in the last week?

The city had been behind on its annual precipitation before June because of low precipitation in January and ...

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Main Street in Albert Lea closed due to flooding

Main Street in Albert Lea was closed to motorists Sunday afternoon as floodwaters continued to rise. Barricades were ...

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Court of Appeals affirms sentence of shooter at Shady Oaks

The Minnesota Court of Appeals this week affirmed the sentence of Devin Weiland of Albert Lea, who in ...

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Update: Heavy rain possible through Saturday; flash flood watch issued

Two rounds of heavy rain are likely coming tonight through Saturday that could lead to flooding in the ...

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‘The future of 4-H’: 4-H and FFA youth compete in horse show at Worth County Fair

It was an overcast but pleasant day at the horse arena at the Worth County Fair Wednesday as ...

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‘There’s going to be a lot of negotiations’: Watershed District working to get permit approved for final phase of dredging

Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel said he is still optimistic the final phase of dredging ...

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3 injured in crash in Albert Lea

Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon after two vehicles collided in the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and ...

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County board approves housing aid funds for new housing project on Blazing Star

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to use about $108,000 of the county’s 2023 certified ...

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Albert Lea Community Theatre’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ begins this week

More than 45 years ago, area resident and actress Sue Wiersma performed in her first rendition of “Fiddler ...

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