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Cases continue to fall, vaccinations hold steady

As the state races to beat out a new, more contagious variant of COVID-19 with vaccines, COVID-19 cases ...

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Albert Lea Area Schools considered ‘not in good standing’ with MSHSL

Albert Lea Area Schools superintendent Dr. Mike Funk told the district’s school board the school was now considered ...

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Missouri man faces drug charges after Albert Lea traffic stop

A Kansas City, Missouri, man was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Monday with drug charges after ...

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COVID-19 update: More than half of Minnesotans are vaccinated; positivity rate down

As Minnesota races to beat back a more contagious variant of COVID-19, it reached an important milestone this ...

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Legionnaire of the Year: A helping hand whenever needed

The Albert Lea American Legion’s Legionnaire of the Year is known as someone who gives back to honor ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Bill in honor of Matson clears finance committee

The Senate’s Finance Committee on Friday approved a bill that strengthens state criminal penalties for individuals who are ...

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: Nearly half of adults with at least 1 dose; cases rise

Minnesota remains in a cycle of hopeful and concerning news on COVID-19. Officials on Saturday will likely report ...

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COVID-19 update: 14 new cases in Freeborn County; 49% of adults with at least 1 vaccine dose in state

Freeborn County reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as part of the state’s 2,736 new cases. The ...

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Liquor store owners speak out about proposed change in sales hours

Several liquor store owners on Monday spoke out against a possible change in Albert Lea’s city ordinance that ...

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COVID-19 update: Vaccinations slow amid Johnson and Johnson ‘pause’

Minnesota’s vaccination rate has slowed slightly over the past week, with around 25,000 people per day getting their ...

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Electric vehicle sharing company looking to bring scooters to Albert Lea

A stand-up electric vehicle sharing company is looking to bring 50 to 75 of its rental scooters to ...

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Dredging project left out of House bonding bill

Funding for the final phase of dredging on Fountain Lake was not included in the Minnesota House Capital ...

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What will happen with the 2021 Freeborn County Fair?

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday discussed the impact COVID-19 restrictions could have on the county ...

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17 inducted as honorees on Albert Lea High School Wall of Inspiration

After being forced to postpone last year’s ceremony due to COVID-19, Albert Lea’s Wall of Inspiration was back ...

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Council approves $200K loan to MercyOne

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a $200,000 loan with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center through ...

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