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Man sentenced to combined 33 years for sexual abuse of 2 boys
A former Freeborn County man was sentenced to a combined 33 years in prison on Friday tied to ...
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City Council considering limits on number of liquor stores, other adult-focused businesses
The Albert Lea City Council is slated to vote Monday on whether to place a cap on the ...
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May your days be merry and bright: Popular Albert Lea Christmas lights show celebrating 10 years
When Mike Carter grew up as a child in the Chicago suburbs, he remembers a massive Christmas lights ...
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Transplant to Albert Lea loves sense of community at Thorne Crest
The woman hired to help families as they transition a loved one to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, ...
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Gas prices on the decline?
Retail gasoline prices have always been volatile. Over the past few years, however, they have gone up and ...
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Minnesota leads nation in voter turnout, but Wisconsin results loom
With 76.4 percent of eligible voters casting a ballot in the November election, Minnesota looks to continue its ...
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Tires reported slashed and other reports
Tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 8:21 p.m. Wednesday at 205 W. William St. Juvenile ...
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Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement teaming up to stop scams
Minnesota Energy Resources is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across the state to share the warning signs ...
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Lembke Construction owner pleads guilty to theft
The owner of a former Albert Lea construction company pleaded guilty in Freeborn County District Court on Monday ...
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Guest column: Albert Lea’s fire department helping to redefine senior safety
Anyone can slip and fall, but when you’re a senior, a fall could lead to an injury and ...
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Cannabis regulator faces heat after rejecting over 1,000 initial applicants
By Matt Sepic, Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota cannabis regulators say they’ll hold a lottery in the coming ...
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1 arrested for auto theft and other reports
Police arrested Neh Ta Gay, 32, for auto theft after a traffic stop at 11:32 a.m. Tuesday on ...
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Editorial: Be prepared for winter weather driving ahead
This week is Winter Hazard Awareness Week, sponsored by the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management, the Minnesota Division ...
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My Point of View: Enjoy the victory lap, but we have more to do
What a great time for America, especially for all of us in southern Minnesota. Together we reelected our ...
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Al Batt: Make yourself useful and put on a coat of arms
My great-grandfather bellowed, “Buckle up.”
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Sarah Stultz: Remember epilepsy is not contagious
Every once in a while I come across someone out in the community who asks me how my ...
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Ask a Trooper: Are studded tires allowed on Minnesota roads?
Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute 169.72, “Every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on ...
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Free entry to Minn. state parks and recreation areas Nov. 29
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas ...
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Minnesota DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside ...
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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service planned at Ascension Lutheran
Continuing a tradition that was started 52 years ago, an ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at ...
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County board gives go-ahead for interim administrator
Despite some disagreement from one commissioner, the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to ...
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New eagle pair and nest to be featured on Minnesota DNR EagleCam, original camera to remain on
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, ...
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Minnesota DFL chair announces bid to lead national Democratic Party
Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee.