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Council approves paying half of cost for design work for trail

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved splitting $300,000 in engineering costs with Freeborn County for the ...

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Man recognized for quick thinking, action to save another man’s life

An Albert Lea man is being recognized as a hero for performing what first responders have called life-saving ...

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Over a thousand dollars worth of cigarettes stolen and other reports

About $1,600 worth of cigarettes was reported stolen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Walmart, 1550 Blake Ave. The ...

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Woman injured when minivan, semi collide on I-35

An Albert Lea woman was injured Friday after a minivan and semi collided on Interstate 35 near Medford. ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

1st of 4 arson suspects sentenced to 4 months in jail, 5 years of probation

One of the four people charged in connection to starting a garage fire on Garfield Avenue in October ...

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It’s official: Albert Lea native sets Guinness World Record for pencils

Most people have a few pencils lying around their house or office. However, for Aaron Bartholmey, it’s about ...

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1 arrested for domestic assault and other reports

Deputies arrested Ah Dooh, 54, for domestic assault at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday at 335 N. Hillcrest Circle in ...

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Albert Lea woman injured in crash on I-90

An Albert Lea woman was injured Tuesday morning after her vehicle went off the road and rolled over ...

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Teachers urge solutions to keep Tiger Cub Child Care Center open

The Albert Lea Education Association and teachers of children who utilize Tiger Cub Child Care Center spoke out ...

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Longtime community advocate presented with award

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday presented the Rose Olmsted Advocacy Award to a longtime advocate ...

Sports

With more girls participating in Byron tournament, Albert Lea has opportunity to host event

The Albert Lea High School gymnasium was crowded on Sunday with parents, coaches, fans and young athletes as ...

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Jury trial moved back to September for former counselor accused of sexual conduct with student

The jury trial for the former Albert Lea High School counselor accused of criminal sexual conduct with a ...

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Hayward apartments badly damaged by fire

Several apartments were damaged by fire early Friday morning at a complex in Hayward. According to the Freeborn ...

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Healthcare Coalition negotiating leases with UHD, Mason City Clinic

Trustees of the Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition on Sunday announced they are negotiating leases with United Hospital District ...

Sports

Albert Lea wrestling team claims Section 1AAA title, moves on to state as a team

The Albert Lea Area wrestling team defeated Northfield 49-7 Saturday to become the Section 1AAA champions. “Our team ...

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