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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 ...

Health Updates

Bringing a ‘holistic view of health’: Additional medical options available in community outside of traditional medicine

In a society dominated by modern medicine and continuous scientific advancements, it’s typical to check into the doctor’s ...

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Freeborn County Soil and Water Conservation District looks to the future after celebrating 75 years

Minnesota is a state full of natural beauty and resources. With lakes, forests, farmland and other terrain, it ...

Health Updates

Meet some of the faces behind the Albert Lea Cancer Center

When any patient receives a cancer diagnosis, it can be daunting. The unknown may lead people to feel ...

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Geneva man looks back on 40 years as an EMT, referee

GENEVA — The life of an emergency medical technician is one that requires hard work and dedication. Longtime ...

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Business success comes from inventions created out of necessity

EMMONS — It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention, and Martin Bernau can definitely ...

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Small theaters face challenges, but nothing can replace the actual theater experience

Munching on buttery theater popcorn, sipping on refreshing fountain pop, enjoying tasty concessions and watching a movie on ...

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Third-generation rodeo competitor is all in

ALDEN — Growing up around rodeos had a strong influence on Chance Carlson, to the point that he ...

Business

Mother-daughter duo takes over Tim’s Corner

LAKE MILLS — New owners took over a popular bar and restaurant in Lake Mills in January — ...

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Longtime building finds new life: Several companies now utilizing space in former Streater building

About a year and a half after a group purchased the former Streater building in Albert Lea, the ...

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From concrete work to clock repair

When you walk into the Cowboy Clock Workshop, all kinds of clock faces greet you in bodies with ...

Business

Growth at Conger Meat Market leads to yet another expansion

CONGER — When Darcy and Jeremy Johnson purchased Conger Meat Market in 2004 it had been in the ...

Business

An ever-evolving downtown

Albert Lea is continuing to see an uptick in activity happening downtown with several smaller projects taking place ...

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New Albert Lea HRA director is passionate about helping all residents have access to affordable housing

Growing up in Oklahoma, Deborah Mitchell was one of four children born to teenage parents. She said they ...

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