Cops, Courts & Fires

Freeborn County commissioner, family in crash; 1 taken to hospital

An Albert Lea woman was injured Friday morning in a crash in Aitkin County. According to the Minnesota ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Albert Lea man sentenced to 11 years in prison in federal meth trafficking case

An Albert Lea man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison Friday for his role in a ...

News

2 cats die in house fire in Wells

WELLS — Two cats died in a fire Tuesday afternoon on Seventh Street in Wells that badly damaged ...

News

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Freeborn County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer in Freeborn County for the first time. 

News

5 things to do this week

Bubba’s Bar & Grill in Glenville is hosting an American Wrestling Federation show on Saturday night. The event ...

Education

Albert Lea school board approves referendum renewal question on November election ballots

At its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, the Albert Lea school board voted to approve the question that ...

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County board approves increase in wheelage tax

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $5 per vehicle increase in the county’s wheelage ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Appeals Court upholds almost $114K salary for sheriff

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday ruled a district court judge did not abuse its discretion when ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

4 arrested for DWI and other reports

Deputies arrested John Charles Jefferson Jr. for third-degree driving while intoxicated and driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

2nd guilty plea in fatal crash on Glenville beach road

A second person has pleaded guilty in the fatal crash last year that killed a teenager and seriously ...

Education

Albert Lea school district outlines COVID plans for upcoming school year

Albert Lea Area Schools is recommending, but not requiring, masks for staff and students not fully vaccinated for ...

News

Used car dealer pleads guilty to tax evasion

An Albert Lea used car dealership owner pleaded guilty to tax evasion Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. 

Arts & Culture

5 things to do this week

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Vintage Chapter will host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Albert Lea ...

Arts & Culture

Civic Music to celebrate 75th season

After the pandemic paused the 2020-21 Albert Lea Civic Music concert series, the 2021-22 season is now set ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Hanson requests Court of Appeals remove judge

The owner of The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro has filed a petition with the Minnesota Court of ...

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