Columnists

Push for ‘school prayer’ is power struggle

Column: Inside the First Amendment, by  Push for ‘school prayer’ is power struggle Never say die. That must be the motto of politicians, religious leaders ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:00 pm

Education

Children’s author to speak at school

Nancy Carlson, a famous children’s book author, will  visit Albert Lea elementary schools this week. Her first visit will be to Halverson Elementary on Monday. ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Saturday, February 22, 2014 2:37 pm

Education

Local choral director highlighted for outstanding work

Diane Heaney loves music and her students. Being selected as an outstanding vocal educator for Choral Director magazine was just a bonus. Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:00 pm

Education

Local doctor to talk about depression

Her goal is to educate women about depression. Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:48 am

Featured News

Weekend planner: Women’s Health Care Symposium set for Saturday

The sixth annual Women’s Health Care Symposium will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club in Albert Lea. Doors open ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Thursday, February 20, 2014 10:28 am

Education

Albert Lea board adds 5 days to school calendar

Five days will be added to the Albert Lea school calendar to make up for days canceled due to bad weather. The Albert Lea school ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:50 am

Featured News

Albert Lea Art Center gets hot during the cold month of February

‘50 Shades of Red’ If you walk in the door of the Albert Lea Art Center, don’t be surprised if you see red. The Art ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9:44 am

Business

Indoors at last for Big Freeze

After a big day of Big Freeze events at Edgewater Park, people took refuge downtown at the 112 on Broadway. “Rush Hour” played music to ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Monday, February 17, 2014 12:00 pm

Education

Albert Lea High School student wins spot at FFA region office

With FFA week coming up, Brianna Hanson has her hands full. Not only is the Albert Lea High School junior president of the chapter, she ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Sunday, February 16, 2014 1:28 pm

News

Parents, children enjoy ice fishing at Edgewater Bay

The wind and the cold didn’t stop ice fishers from hitting Edgewater Bay on Saturday. Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Sunday, February 16, 2014 4:45 am

Education

Heads up

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by Tiffany Krupke, Saturday, February 15, 2014 4:45 pm

Featured News

Albert Lea boy captures the heart of looker from Minneapolis

Bob and Barb Christopherson have been married for 59 years, but Bob still says his wife is the prettiest girl he has ever seen. “When ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Friday, February 14, 2014 11:45 am

Editorial Cartoon

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by Tiffany Krupke, Friday, February 14, 2014 10:13 am

Featured News

Musical comedy about ice fishing comes to the Ross Center

Two ice-fishing buddies sing about ice fishing in the freezing cold in the Albert Lea Community Theatre play “Guys on Ice.” Performances begin at 7:30 ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:00 pm

Featured News

Weekend Planner: Breakfast will celebrate Scouting

Pack 11 Cub Scouts will celebrate scouting with French Toast Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Luther Hall in Redeemer Lutheran Church in ... Read more

by Tiffany Krupke, Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:48 am