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Editorial: There are many opportunities to volunteer

This month is National Volunteer Month, an opportunity to recognize those in the community who are making a ...

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Editorial: Always be prepared in case of severe weather

Freeborn County unfortunately is no stranger to severe weather. In addition to flooding, lightning and hail, the county ...

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Editorial: Picking up after dogs is important

If you’re out walking your dogs this spring or you plan a visit to the dog park, we ...

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Editorial: It’s tax season — how are your tax dollars spent?

With the deadline for filing your income taxes approaching in less than two weeks and the first round ...

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Editorial Roundup: Fund more counselors for emotional health

While there’s a renewed push to boost spending on school safety through more locks and tighter security to ...

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Editorial: Thank you to all of the area Vietnam vets

Albert Lea has a lot of veterans. We have the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, ...

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Editorial: Why are so many wind farms in Iowa?

Much has been said from all sides of the debate about the future of the Freeborn Wind Farm ...

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Editorial Roundup: Time to ban vaping in public spaces in Minnesota

The increase in people vaping flavored nicotine devices is leading many state lawmakers to crack down on their ...

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Editorial: Summer will be here before we all know it

It may be hard to think about summer when all the snow is not yet melted, but here ...

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Editorial: It’s time to clean up, pick up trash left from winter

It’s that transition time of year between snow, mud and brown grass and when the grass turns green, ...

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Editorial: Changes to city data policy will reduce citizen involvement

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday is slated to vote on a resolution that would start charging ...

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Editorial: CVCC move not good for victims

The Freeborn County Crime Victims Crisis Center last month was moved from its location on the first floor ...

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Editorial: Reducing East Main Street flooding must be a major priority

It’s flooding season again, and one side of U.S. Highway 65 — also known as East Main Street ...

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Editorial: Spring is almost here — or at least we hope

Wednesday marks the first day of spring — at least on the calendar. While we still have lots ...

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Editorial: Potholes are worsening in Albert Lea

As the ice and snow on the roadways are melting, it has become clear that the winter has ...

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