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Local organization sees second year of community awareness event expand

The Crime Victims Crisis Center has already stocked up on colored lights. Social work advocates Heather Butler, Andrea ...

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Organizers gear up for the first-ever Governor’s Fishing Opener in the city

Albert Lea will host its first Governor’s Fishing Opener in May, a four-day event that could bring $2 million ...

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The Pet Authority owner starts new retail consulting business

Just because a business is successful, doesn’t mean a business owner isn’t struggling.

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Mason City Clinic opens urology clinic in Albert Lea

After Mayo Clinic Health System’s urologist who covered Albert Lea retired, residents were left with no one to ...

Progress 2019

Father-son duo from Alden both play for the Albert Lea Grizzlies

ALDEN — For Kirk and Zack Peterson, football has been a part of their lives for years.

Progress 2019

Recycling 101

CLARKS GROVE — Pizza delivery boxes, plastic bags and styrofoam — just a few of the things that ...

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Bus route between Austin, Albert Lea hospitals off to slow start, but organizers remain positive

The bus was warm, but not from body heat as it chugged its empty Ford body out of ...

Business

A hobby turned into a business

Sidetrack Hobby in Northbridge Mall opened in June 2017, selling various parts and kits for model train enthusiasts ...

Progress 2019

St. John’s employee known for care, compassion and M&M’s memorabilia

Wanda Wangsness is 40 1/2 years overdue a job change.

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Keeping it natural

The first thing you’ll notice about Daisy Blue Naturals’ retail location is the smell.

Progress 2019

A home of their own

LAKE MILLS — In February 2001, Linda Tweeten began discussing the future of her then high school-age son ...

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Former restaurant owner hopes to make comeback with food truck

Ever since closing her restaurant, Ayanah’s, in 2004, Dori Etheridge had longed to get back into the business ...

News

A tool to help Glenville businesses grow

GLENVILLE — Arnold’s Construction owner Robert Arnold was building a 2,800-square-foot building inside on a cold January day ...

Progress 2019

Meet the Tribune family

Whether it’s selling ads, writing stories, printing the paper or overseeing delivery to readers, each plays an important ...

Education

Sport brings mom, daughter closer on and off court

For many parents with children involved in high school sports, watching from the stands as their children grow ...

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