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Judge denies motion for a mistrial in Moreno case after witness statement

A Freeborn County District Court Judge on Thursday denied a motion for a mistrial from the lawyer for  ...

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‘All the world’s a stage’: ACT to present all of William Shakespeare’s plays in the course of one unique performance

It may be too early in the year for Shakespeare in the park, but people in the community ...

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Testimony begins in murder trial; first responders testify about 911 call, crime scene

First responders testified Wednesday of the 911 call placed after the shooting of Juan Vasquez Jr. in August ...

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4 arrested on warrants and other reports

Police arrested Jennifer Lynn Whelan, 45, on a warrant at 2:57 a.m. Tuesday at 411 S. Broadway. Police ...

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Freeborn County voters select Trump, Biden

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden won the presidential nomination primaries on Tuesday in Freeborn County ...

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Garage, neighbors’ homes damaged by morning fire in Albert Lea

Damage was reported Tuesday morning after a fire started in a detached single-stall garage on Louis Street in ...

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New ice-out record set on Fountain Lake

March 3 will be recorded as the date the ice completely melted on Fountain Lake in 2024, setting ...

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1 arrested for motor vehicle tampering and other reports

Police arrested Lah Soe, 18, for motor vehicle tampering and THC possession under age 21 after receiving a ...

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Olson siblings each take 2nd at state; others take 3rd, 4th

Nine Tigers started their individual state wrestling tournament journeys Friday morning at the Xcel Energy Center in St. ...

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New leaders at the helm at Innovance after long tenures of former executives

After at least 30 years of leadership at Innovance, two executive leaders have retired from the company. Chief ...

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Last defendant sentenced in large fight in North Broadway lot that fractured man’s skull

The last of the three people charged in a large fight in the North Broadway parking lot in ...

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Albert Lea Area wrestling team takes 4th at state

The Albert Lea wrestling team took to the mat Thursday morning representing Section 1AAA in the state dual ...

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Century Partners recognized as Citizens of the Year

There’s no denying the passion for Albert Lea when you walk into the room with the five couples ...

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‘Always be willing to help out’: Albert Lea teen becomes Junior Citizen of the Year while balancing school, sports and volunteer work

One crucial part of any thriving community is a youth population that is passionate and involved with helping ...

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District to keep Tiger Cub Child Care open through end of 2024-25 school year

The Albert Lea school district on Tuesday announced the Tiger Cub Child Care Center will remain open through ...

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