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Winter storm warning in effect tonight during storm

The National Weather Service has upgraded southwest and south-central Minnesota from a winter storm watch to a warning ...

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Northwood woman killed in crash off of Highway 65

A 37-year-old woman died Friday night after her car went off the road on U.S. Highway 65 north ...

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COVID-19 update: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination pace is rising, and state officials remain confident they’re on a path to offering a ...

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Albert Lea man sentenced to 3 years in prison for drive-by shooting

An Albert Lea man was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday for his role in a drive-by ...

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COVID-19 update: Vaccination pace climbs; pandemic trends steady

Minnesota’s vaccination pace is accelerating again, and state officials remain confident they’re on a path to offering a ...

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Bonding request for Fountain Lake dredging presented to House committee

The House Capital Investment Committee on Tuesday heard more information about the $7.5 million bonding request to dredge ...

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Supreme Court rules in Freitag’s favor on salary case

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag and reversed the ...

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Update: Tornado watch expires; wind advisory remains until midnight

Update: 6:30 p.m.: The tornado watch has expired for Freeborn County, but the wind advisory remains through midnight. ...

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Should changes be made at intersection on Bridge Avenue?

Residents are questioning the safety of the Bridge Avenue and Hawthorne Street intersection after the removal of traffic ...

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City Hall to open, library to start express browsing for 2 days a week at end of March

The Albert Lea Public Library and other offices at City Hall are targeted to reopen for patrons starting ...

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: State reports new cases, deaths previously unreported over last year

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,641 new COVID-19 cases and 140 deaths on Tuesday, many of which ...

Health Updates

More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine

MINNEAPOLIS  — Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching ...

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City considering partnership with Albert Lea Family Y for senior center

The city of Albert Lea is considering partnering with an organization such as the Albert Lea Family Y ...

Health Updates

COVID-19 update: State reaches more vaccination milestones over weekend

Minnesota passed more COVID-19 vaccination milestones over the weekend. On Saturday, the state Health Department reported that more ...

Business

34 Freeborn County businesses received grants through state relief program

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on Friday announced the 6,151 small businesses — including 34 ...

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