Madeline Funk, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea Magazine

Albert Lea resident makes pet products

Pets can be expensive. Food, clothes, shelter and toys can add up quickly, so one Albert Lea resident decided to do something about it. Resident Patti ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 11:51 am

Featured News

Weekend Planner: Albert Lea Floats returns to town with free activities

The Albert Lea Lakes Foundation presents Albert Lea Floats from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Frank Hall Park. Albert Lea Floats is a free ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:52 am

News

Shinefest returns for ninth year

Churches around Albert Lea are coming together next week for the ninth annual Shinefest, with service projects beginning Saturday. Read more

by Madeline Funk, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:35 am

Featured News

Concert Review: John Michael Montgomery plays county fair

The grandstand was seeping with excitement during John Michael Montgomery’s performance at the Freeborn County Fair Grandstand on Friday night. Montgomery is originally from Kentucky ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Sunday, August 9, 2015 9:00 am

Featured News

Weekend Planner: Community worship service slated for last day of county fair

The Freeborn County Fair will have the annual Shinefest community worship service on Sunday. The service kicks off ShineFest activities in the community. The service ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:15 am

Columnists

The pressure of life’s choices after high school

As an incoming junior, I still have a while before I have to head off to college; however, no one else seems to think that. ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Friday, July 31, 2015 9:35 am

Featured News

Honored survivor shares her story about battling cancer

Cancer can be tough. Albert Lea resident Monica Nelson can attest to that first-hand. Nelson, now 44, was 36 when she was diagnosed with stage ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:21 am

Arts & Culture

Art center members celebrate cherished artworks in show

The Albert Lea Art Center is incorporating yet another new art show into the community. Read more

by Madeline Funk, Saturday, July 25, 2015 10:00 am

Featured News

Weekend Planner: Duo will perform gospel and bluegrass program

Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson, Iowa, will host a gospel and bluegrass music program on Saturday. Gary Froiland, a former area musician, will sing in ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Thursday, July 23, 2015 9:57 am

Featured News

Senior Resources gets ready for dueling pianos

Senior Resources will have its third annual summer fundraiser at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club on Thursday with the Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos show. The dueling ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 10:04 am

Featured News

Canoe and kayak rental open to the public

Boat equipment can now be checked out online If you have been by Frank Hall Park in the last few weeks then you’ve probably noticed ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Friday, July 17, 2015 10:48 am

Business

Mechanic enjoys learning new info. about different cars

Jeremy Kallberg, 38, is a mechanic at The Car Clinic in Albert Lea. Kallberg, who lives in Mason City, talked with the Tribune about some ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Friday, July 17, 2015 9:37 am

Featured News

Men traveling to 50 states in less than a week

Four friends have set out to do the unthinkable: travel across all 50 states in less than a week. Read more

by Madeline Funk, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:38 am

Featured News

Weekend Planner: Carson & Barnes Circus coming to town

The Carson & Barnes Circus family will come to Albert Lea this Friday. The circus has toured North America for four generations with their more ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:24 am

Featured News

Forest City to celebrate Puckerbrush Days this weekend

Forest City’s fourth annual community celebration, Puckerbrush Days, is this weekend. There are numerous events and activities going on around town. The history behind the ... Read more

by Madeline Funk, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 9:17 am

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