Story archive for June 2008

Monday, June 30

• Prep scores for June 30

• One released, one in critical condition after Saturday car wreck

• Seven injured in County Road 34 crashes

• Thumbs

• Bringing people safer food

• School board still talking money transfers

• 2 vehicles drive into washed-out part of County 34

• Collision sends 3 people to hospital

• Pool safety act goes into effect on Tuesday

• Soldier’s life honored

• Coming Tuesday

• Prep schedule for June 30 and July 1

• U15 boys’ soccer inches closer to state berth

• What’s so ugly about purple vinyl shoes?

• Peek at the Past

• Iraq War is worth it, no matter the cost

• Mormon text leaves a maze of confusion

Saturday, June 28

• This is Twins territory

• Alamco Wood CEO elected to national board

• SWAT team called to Albert Lea home

• Glenville man charged in bomb threat case

• Locks of Love

• ALHS senior begins Tribune summer internship

• Levy goes into effect Tuesday

• Filing for county soil and water conservation positions begins Tuesday

• Clarifications

• Service for Red Cross

• Business awards certificates as part of promotional event

• New Richland family purchases Napa Auto Parts in Wells

• Alamco announces promotion

• Search is on for 2009 Miss Teen Freeborn County

• New disc golf course planned

• Bulldogs start climbing standings with wins

• Prep schedule

• VFW baseball standings

• Colonels use nine-run third to move past Reds

• Sports Memories

• Club volleyball team takes third

• Minot State player ends strong career

• Jesse Ventura knows politicians need to talk

• Raccoon babies are cute but best left alone

• Peek at the Past

• After the city sprays, mosquitoes come out

• Youth of Albert Lea have a theater to use

• Trucks that jake brake can be annoying

• Bayside Skiers want you to meet the Flintstones at their weekly shows

• Sunsets bring memories

• Shriners drive little red cars for a cause

• Women veterans organize July 3 afternoon program

• Birth Announcements

• Fire department grateful for support during accident

• Volunteers make Week of Caring special

• Post-grad party a big success

• Leah Arteaga graduates

• Jonathan Klocek graduates

• Nordic Doll Club

• Grace Lutheran Altar Guild

• WFLA Lodge 44

• St. John’s Auxiliary

• NARFE

• First Lutheran Church Women

• VFW Auxiliary

• Ladies Aid of Our Savior’s Lutheran

• Naeve Auxiliary

Friday, June 27

• 65 cubic centimeters of girl power

• Housing task force fights over fee schedule

• It’s all blues and barbecue near Hayward

• Flood damage comes to $672,500

• Take a Swing at Prevention is Saturday

• Correction

• Cato supports center

• Ham radio operators will ‘show off’ for area residents

• Police report numerous calls about spray-painting

• Civic Music Association announces scholarship winners

• Salvation Army takes part in summer food service program

• ALHS orchestra students chosen for all-state group

• Convictions

• Class of ‘39 plans anniversary luncheon

• Don’t say it couldn’t happen here

• A forgotten local group called the Triple-B

• A degree in peace studies is good for what?

• Peek at the Past

• Marion Ross lends an intangible asset to city

• Police return stolen bike to rightful owner

• Christians aren’t born, they’re made

• S.P.I.R.E. hold first-ever day camp

• Mansfield Lutheran to host organ dedication concert

• Church to host patriotic music concert on July 4

• U17 girls get first win

• It’s time for kids to be outside

• Golf tourney preserves soldier’s legacy

• NRHEG sends two for All-Star football game

• Albert Lea Legion bats get hot, but not early enough

• Area Scores

• Prep schedule for June 27 and 28

• Pro rodeo standings

Thursday, June 26

• Disagreements flare regarding rental housing ordinance

• Prep scores

• ‘One day at a time’

• Donut Hut to close July 3

• Green Mill gets bomb threat

• School district could issue bonds this year

• Benefits on tap this weekend

• Bricelyn gears up for Fourth of July weekend celebration

• President declares Freeborn County disaster area

• Bikers raise money for Womeninc Foundation

• Buildings spraypainted overnight

• Feels like summer in Minnesota

• Ross has given to Albert Lea

• You don’t want to miss Goodnature Classic

• Why isn’t Big Oil using leases it already has?

• Peek at the Past

• Republican Party wants Ron Paul to not be heard

• Ron Paul should be part of convention

• Thank you to veteran volunteers

• First inning burns N-K

• Vikings take a step back in loss to Saints

• Twins! Follow the K.I.S.S. plan

• Bulldogs baseball wins conference game, but drops second game of doubleheader

• Prep schedule for June 26 and 27

• Freeborn Days Pedal Tractor Pull Winners

Wednesday, June 25

• School board still talking money transfers

• Adult swim

• Enzyme maker chooses city in Nebraska

• 2 Albert Lea men charged with cocaine sales

• Former commissioner seeks old seat

• City to get greener

• Farmers market holds Strawberry Festival today

• Crime

• From India with love

• City to spray for mosquitoes tonight

• Parade seeks entries

• Winter Texan gathering July 24

• Kudos to the City Council

• Convictions

• Enjoy summer and how it makes us suffer

• Democrats reach the end of the end, so far

• Peek at the Past

• California go against the will of the people

• Lake Mills bucks Broncos

• Tigers get hits but find few runs

• Gomez trade looking like the best one

• Prep Score

• Prep schedule for June 25 and 26

• Women’s golf reunion set for July 16 at Oakview Golf Club

Tuesday, June 24

• Checkmate

• City Council OKs Highway 13 sidewalk

• Fire Department urges safety for Fourth of July festivities

• Fire sends woman to hospital

• Man cited for disorderly conduct

• Sertoma supports Pelican Breeze

• Cloverleaf Lions Club gives to United Way

• ‘Spuds and splits’ at First Lutheran Thursday

• Convictions

• Valedictorian named John M. Morrison Scholarship winner

• Robert Geesman awarded scholarships

• Caleb DeVries on dean’s list

• Brandon Boekelman graduates

• Clint Sauer graduates

• Grandchildren of local resident graduate from charter school

• Cassandra Luna recognized

• Brandon Overland receives scholarship

• Nesse, Birkhofer on dean’s list

• Area students on Buena Vista dean’s list

• Lamphier on dean’s list

• Andrew Peterson to enroll at Concordia

• A simple explanation of the U.S. economy

• Miller, Nordland receive awards at MSU

• Border fence is not the solution

• Charter Communications explains stations

• Peek at the Past

• Thanks for returning purse in shopping cart

• Coverage of Lake Mills baseball is excellent

• Albert Lea golfers hone skills

• Tigers find only one win in doubleheader

• Blue Earth pitcher strikes out 15 USC bats

• Backup plan becomes great plan for Northwood-Kensett

• Lake Mills owns fourth place

• Kiester Days double cribbage tournament boasts 22 players

• Area Scores

• Prep Schedule for June 24 and 25

Monday, June 23

• Area scores for June 23

• Turning veggie oil to fuel

• Sen. Klobuchar visits flooded area in Freeborn County

• Sen. Klobuchar praises Austin leaders

• 100-year-old woman leads city’s parade

• Sons of Norway holds meeting

• Southwest Middle School lists fourth-quarter honor rolls

• Apartment fire reported

• Two men arrested on drug charges

• A tradition continues

• Rotary Club makes donations

• Alden-Conger lists honor rolls

• Benefit set for family of Arlene Frondal

• Bridges show tax was needed

• Why are people unhappy with their jobs?

• Minnesota Chamber of Commerce impacted 2008 Legislature

• Peek at the Past

• Most schools in Minnesota adjust curriculum

• Colonels pummel Reds

• Bulldogs finish second in weekend tourney

• Albert Lea VFW takes two from Rochester

• Berhow takes sixth at Pan-America Juniors

Saturday, June 21

• Klobuchar visits flood affected areas

• Dropping the pounds

• USDA gives Conger money for sewer system

• Albert Lea Salvation Army capt. helps out flooded Iowa

• Horses hit the Freeborn County Fairgrounds

• City council to vote on plan for street project, water main replacement

• United Way receives $12,000 grant

• Artist of the year

• Luncheon rescheduled

• Pancake breakfast benefit Sunday

• Benefit for Clarks Grove resident July 19

• Thumbs

• How is the United Way target determined?

• A eulogy for the Winnebago motor home

• Marion Ross has given city reasons to rejoice

• President needs to be rational, not a bully

• Letter about benefit for dog was sour grapes

• Peek at the Past

• The perfect starter

• Hitting, hitting, hitting for Frank and Rebels

• Top two teams split games

• Sports Memories

• USC bats blast St. James

• L.M. no match for Newman

• Offense picks up

• Fun with duct tape

• Birds are good people

• India Children’s Choir to perform Tuesday

• Red Cross to hold open house

• Red Cross has long history of service

• ‘Love Comes Softly’ musical will be at First Lutheran Church Saturday

• Last few weeks have been busy for historical museum

• Three local women on Augustana dean’s list

• Birth Announcements

• Two named to Bethany Lutheran dean’s list

Friday, June 20

• Area scores for June 21

• Beau Zabel

• Opal Solomonson

• Emma Hautt

• Worth County Public Health to offer variety of services

• Benefit for Clarks Grove resident to be on Saturday

• Bikers to ride to raise funds for Toys for Tots

• Blocks missing

• Mailbox damaged

• Church Offset Printing presents flag

• Set aside false idols

• Learning at Vacation Bible School

• Dahlvang selected for seminar

• Worship by the Water Sunday

• Walsh to speak at Myre-Big Island State Park

• DNR accepts applications for pool grants

• Changes coming for 2008 deer season

• Look who graduated!

• Top U.S. rodeo tour coming to fair

• High voltage relays

• Former recorder seeks seat on county board

• Wells women gear up for cancer walk

• Salvation Army, Youth for Christ team up to provide meals for children

• Changing the names for some city streets

• Health care system is broken

• Pastors, politics and the wink-wink rule

• Tribune can explore online options

• Peek at the Past

• Walleyes are biting on Albert Lea Lake

• Bulldogs drop Eagles

• Young Wolverines rocked by Stewartville

• Vikings deal with another key loss

• Prep Scores

• Prep Schedule for June 20 and 21

Thursday, June 19

• Prep Scores for June 19

• Meet Big Ben and the Brians

• Commissioners deny big hog lot

• Work on Albert Lea Lake dam comes to a halt

• Immigration billboard targeted parties

• Kiester, Morin Lake Days festivities are this week

• Weekend Planner: Pelican Breeze II becomes the Black Pearl on Saturday

• Crime

• Past week was filled with highs and lows

• Thank you for running for office

• Minnesota sends message on No Child Left Behind

• Peek at the Past

• Issue of child abuse needs more attention

• Minnesota should make fireworks legal

• Lake Mills runs over Eagles

• Wish Fulfillment and Kevin Garnett

• Prep Schedule for June 19 and 20

• VFW baseball teams pummels Waseca and will face undefeated Mantorville

• Woods played through injury at U.S. Open

• Albert Lea Abstract's Linda Tuttle to run for County District 5 seat

Wednesday, June 18

• County wants disaster declaration

• United Way, Red Cross helping with disaster relief

• Albert Lea residents review comp plan

• Worth County Fair is next week

• Video of Eddie Cochran Weekend

• Flood third-worst in Austin history

• Recognition of appreciation

• Convictions

• DFL meeting to be on Thursday

• Noon Kiwanis car wash Friday

• Full House Band at Music in the Park Sunday

• Toy Run Saturday

• Even oil tycoons are worried

• Gullible man nurses big bird back to health

• Clinton supporters struggle through week

• Peek at the Past

• Art Center thankful after rummage sale

• Why can’t Albert Lea get Twin Cities TV?

• Rochester unloads on Tigers

• Wolves have plenty of difficult draft decisions

• Family Y building fitter youth

• Reds fall to Waterville

• Prep Scores

• Prep schedule for June 18 and 19

• Winning best ball team shoots 60 at Green Lea

Tuesday, June 17

• Prep Scores

• Austin High grad murdered in Philadelphia

• Saving a pioneer cemetery

• Leaders work to repair County Road 34

• School board approves next year’s budget

• Freeborn youth group raises funds for trip to Tennessee

• Salvation Army assists flood victims in Cedar Rapids

• Stroke screening at Hy-Vee

• The simple rules of golf can get complicated

• Albert Lea residents can make a difference

• Peek at the Past

• Thanks to people for cleaning downtown

• Marion Ross makes city feel ‘special’

• Parade shoots to be better than ever

• USC bats return loudly

• Alden Blackhawks open season

• Lake Mills hurler registers 15 strikeouts

• Long ball does damage to Bulldogs

• Local golfer plays in top amateur tournament

• Prep schedule for June 17 and 18

Monday, June 16

• Area Scores for June 16

• No-wake ordinance lifted

• Details, details, details

• Final meeting of comp plan is Tuesday

• Watershed purchases ATV, looks at 2nd boat

• Couple helps son, finds niche for a new business

• Pawlenty visits flooded Austin

• 23-year-old Austin man murdered in Philadelphia

• Blood donation opportunity

• Convictions

• Kudos to the medical center

• Who needs scales when we have clothes?

• Thinking about kids, nature, consequences

• Peek at the Past

• Who stole the angels from the front porch?

• Tribune chooses to help dog but not people

• Thunder builds team

• Colonels strand 15 in loss to A’s

• Albert Lea VFW team remains undefeated

• Albert Lea American Legion bats show pop in doubleheader

• Prep schedule for June 16 and 17

Saturday, June 14

• Eddie Cochran Weekend: The cars are here

• Man charged after marijuana plants found

• Sportsman club president announces run for Ward 5

• Hard to expect County Road 34 washout

• Medical center officially completes expansion

• Austin musical features Albert Lea resident

• Fun with a tractor

• McCain can’t mumble his way to White House

• Obama: A Duke Ellington for modern times

• ‘Swingtown’ promotes filth on national TV

• Peek at the Past

• Thumbs

• Prep scores for June 15

• Ahead of the curve

• Huse continues to build yearly contenders

• Panthers bats go lifeless against Byron

• Lake Mills drops duel to Forest City for second straight loss

• L.M. stops Indians

• Sports Memories

• Golfers win awards

Friday, June 13

• Prep Scores for June 13

• Larry Anderson to run for Albert Lea City Council Ward 5

• ‘Bob’s Toys’

• Austin deals with high waters

• Gov. declares state of emergency

• Franken meets local supporters

• Marijuana bust is one of biggest

• Video and photo: Name of flood victim released

• Trip to Peru features Machu Picchu

• Unstable weather messes with fishing

• Trees down

• T-bucket town

• Two businesses broken into

• Dodge Charger added to State Patrol fleet

• Winning motorcyclist

• “Hairspray” to show at drive-in

• Trip to Hazelton

• Music in the Park

• Convictions

• It hits hardest in the heartland

• Tommy’s Father’s Day poem, plus loose ends

• Local successes mark this legislative session

• Peek at the Past

• Organic farming provides an alternative

• How much has Ross given to Albert Lea?

• Grads awarded scholarships

• Controversial film “For the Bible Tells Me So” coming to Albert Lea

• Trinity Lutheran honors long-time members

• United Methodist ALHS graduates

• Patriotism and righteousness

• Albert Lea coach bids adieu

• Vikings dusted by Huskies twice

• Vikings have trouble catching up

• Bulldogs win streak snapped at six games

• Prep scores for June 12

• Prep schedule for June 13 and 14

• Minnesota high school baseball tournament

• Gov. Pawlenty declares state of emergency for Freeborn, Mower counties

Thursday, June 12

• Local DFLers show support, hope for Franken despite his past actions

• Austin chief says Cedar 'holding its own'

• Waters rise on local lakes

• Mower County declares state of emergency

• It's beginning to look a lot like Eddie Cochran Weekend

• Albert Lea sends pumps to help with Austin floods

• Interstate 90 and Minnesota 105 are closed in Austin

• Area residents join seven-city tour in Nebraska and Iowa

• Crandall’s TV antenna problems

• Legacy of ‘the windmill man’

• What is art? We should recognize its value

• Birth Announcements

• St. John’s prom

• Local woman acting in 3 Brownville Village Theatre plays

• Schreiber named to dean’s list

• Huerta graduates from MSB Globe College

• Cochran graduates from Macalester with honors

• Lutsey graduates from U of M with doctorate degree

• Leonard appointed to dean’s list

• Knutson graduates from Le Cordon Bleu

• Lens and Shutter Club has end-of-the year awards picnic

• Initiative foundation seeks volunteers

• United Methodist Women

• American Baptist Women

• Austin residents notified, not evacuated

• American Legion Auxiliary

• American Cancer Society

• Wa-tan-ye

• City road construction season enters full swing

• Freeborn County road projects

• Freeways won't be tied up this summer

• Area cities and counties prepare for road construction

• Man dies in submerged automobile

• Eddie Cochran Weekend starts Friday evening

• Freeborn Days

• Graffiti reported on garage

• What happened?

• Welcome home parade on Saturday

• Convictions

• Correction

• Albert Lea begins chip sealing

• School is out, so watch for children

• Rain couldn’t dash the graduation parties

• Albert Lea and its medical center have ‘wows’

• Peek at the Past

• High-fructose corn syrup gets ‘safe’ status

• Homers hurt Bulldogs

• Reality and the Minnesota Twins

• Vikings softball grabs first win of season

• Prep schedule for June 12 and 13

Wednesday, June 11

• Flood warning issued for Albert Lea

• Who cares? These folks do

• Mall hosts ‘Guitar Hero’ contest

• Iowa cities deal with high rivers

• Man crashes off Bridge Ave.

• Crime:Graffiti reported at playground

• Autism bowling fundraiser at Holiday Lanes Saturday

• Convictions

• Marriage License

• Disolutions

• Mosquito spraying begins tonight

• June brings more products and special events to farmers market

• Bike racks would be useful

• Bet your sweet bippy on Martin, not Brown

• Riverland celebrates end-of-year awardees

• Peek at the Past

• U.S. needs to take back country from activists

• AARP magazine has become a voting guide

• Wild bruisers play nice

• Tigers can’t catch Redhawks

• Column: 90 minutes of intrigue

• Lake Mills pitcher throws no-hitter

• Prep schedule for June 11 and 12

Tuesday, June 10

• Prep scores for June 10

• City to spray for mosquitoes

• Tornado spotted near L.M.

• Mason City hoping to get water today

• Council: Schools can pay for half of officer

• Family holds benefit for dog

• Claim to Fame Bike Rally returns

• Students build using math

• Crime: Gasoline reported siphoned

• Southwest Middle School students get equine education

• Educational Opportunities

• Campus Notes

• School is out, but barbecue classes are coming

• Fusion Dancers will have practice during the summer months

• No-wake ordinance in affect

• Get to the real issues

• Get to the real issues in Senate race

• ‘Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants’

• Ways to recycle cartridges, oil and pop cans

• Peek at the Past

• New Tribune Web site looks excellent

• Ed Shannon, Al Batt still good to read

• USC offense sputters

• Bulldogs win fifth straight game

• Lake Mills grabs key conference

• Prep schedule for June 10 and 11

Monday, June 9

• City, school district under new contract

• Council approves flood-cleanup assistance to Mason City

• The name change is official

• Church Offset Printing gets new press

• Hy-Vee Gas broken into

• Bumpy clouds

• Convictions

• Correction

• 150 register for half-marathon

• Changes in technology cause frustration

• Sophomores are telling people about Darfur

• Peek at the Past

• Help depressed people to get some help

• New CBS show about swinging is offensive

• Man falls through awning and lands OK

• USC/A-C grabs a pair of fourths

• Plural marriage is among consenting adults

• Vikings storm back to win against Lake Mills

• Prep Schedule for June 9 ad 10

Saturday, June 7

• USC/AC 4x400 Relay Team Takes Fourth at State

• Tornado warnings done, now flood warnings

• Marion Ross comes to town

• City plans to authorize Artspace survey

• Determination is key to Albert Lea native’s success

• Gypsy moth traps to be set this month

• Take a Kid Fishing Day

• Convictions

• Mad science

• Alliant Energy grants

• Grandson of local families deployed

• Grapevine Twist

• Spring Carnival was a success

• Sons of Norway

• Woman of the Year announced

• EMT courses to begin soon

• Legal Services to offer help on estate planning, answer questions

• Coldwell Banker Real Estate announces awards

• Local NARFE president attends state convention

• KIMT hires new reporter

• Thumbs

• Summer is here: Everybody get in the pool

• Mother, daughter lead United Way campaign

• Peek at the Past

• Children’s programs are one step better

• Care at nursing homes made the difference

• Police provided good insight into department

• Eight running in finals

• Colonels score comeback win against Austin

• Wind wreaks havoc for golfers

• Prep scores for June 6

• Prep schedule

• Not a routine rout for Lake Mills softball

• Freshman throws one hitter for Bulldogs

• Sparky Golf Classic scheduled for July 24

• Sports Memories

• Knights take third

• Albert Lea tennis winners

• Kids come out for Take a Kid Fishing Day

Friday, June 6

• Marion Ross: Determination is key to success

• Prep Scores

• Ross attributes work, dedication to her success as an actress

• Albert Lea job market reflects U.S.

• High gas prices impact city police budget

• Midwest T-storm slips over Albert Lea

• Swimming pool to open Saturday

• A bad round of golf is still good

• Fishing is good on area lakes

• Front Street collision

• Students perform at spring music recital

• Welcome home parade on Saturday

• Construction picks up

• Summer services at the Glenville Park

• Local girl wins state poster contest

• Presentation in Wells on Saturday

• Correction

• Thanks for all the help with the cancer benefit

• Full House Band at Music in the Park

• Elevator blessing at Christ Episcopal

• Arc of Freeborn County hosts summer programs

• How firm a foundation

• Vacation Bible School Day Camp week begins soon

• First Lutheran salad luncheon next week

• Area youths confirmed

• Albert Lea Medical Center makes donation to Montessori Children’s House of Albert Lea

• Albert Lea Medical Center makes donation to Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

• Albert Lea Medical Center dedication scheduled

• Crossroads Community Hospice Hosts 8th Annual Walk/Run on Saturday

• Bikes for Barker ride is June 28

• Clinton should not be the veep

• This man’s obituary revived a few memories

• Summer heats up with Albert Lea activities

• Peek at the Past

• Housing comments were rather off-base

• Minnesota Highway 13 needs resurfacing

• State quest is delayed

• Bulldogs pound Vikings

• Prep schedule for June 6 and 7

• Boys basketball camp begins June 16

• ALHS weight room will be open during summer

Thursday, June 5

• 'Love Letters' tickets sold out

• Severe weather headed our way

• Cell phones, birds and spiders

• History lessons from pharmacy ads

• Share memories, stories with your family members

• Birth Announcements

• Scholarship recipient

• Sons of Norway

• You Can Help

• Freeborn County Home Council

• Domestic Engineers

• Sscholarships

• Thanks to those who made the food and wine tasting a success

• Thanks for the fun

• Thanks to participants in Memorial Day festivities

• A.L. firefighters beat record

• Golfer Kelli Hanson is good at academics and leadership

• Should county nurse job be full- or part-time?

• Glenville-Emmons students get additions to playground

• Tribune photographer wins 4 Associated Press awards

• Weekend Planner: Marion Ross, breakfast, boats, fishing and music top planner

• Swingin’ good time at Water’s Edge

• Former Albert Lea boy chosen as Google finalist

• Violin donation

• Perhaps expand the bus system

• Graduation, presidents, hockey and Florida

• 4 simple ways to help students in summer

• Chamber would donate to Artspace survey

• Peek at the Past

• Prep schedule for June 5 and 6

• State seasons Hanson

• Catch the Reading Bug

Wednesday, June 4

• Today is the last day of classes

• In St. Paul, Obama claims victory

• Seat belt campaign nets 29 motorists in 2 weeks

• County recycling program expands

• Engineering students design launching machines

• Eagle Scout Award presented

• Elks awards

• National FFA Scholarship awarded to local student

• Travel Class of Albert Lea

• ‘Gov’t secrecy breeds stupidity’

• Will stimulus checks encourage polygamy?

• Albert Lea has been good to my family

• Peek at the Past

• Keillor offended vets with his commentary

• Old Internet edition was easier to read

• Front nine plays dicey

• Prep schedule for June 4 and 5

Tuesday, June 3

• Editorial:Keillor fails to see U.S. pride

• Nutrition science has only confused eaters

• Peek at the Past

• Pickerel Lake Church could be local resource

• ‘Academic porn’ isn’t what God favors

• Albert Lea’s All-American

• School lunch prices to go up in fall

• Wetland problems foil Flying J work

• Crime: Gasoline reported siphoned

• Hayward’s putt-putt parade

• Dollars for scholars

• Make-A-Wish RV to stop in town

• Registration for self-defense classes to begin Wednesday

• Vikings learn on the job

• Golfing for a good cause

• Prep Scores for June 2

• Prep Schedule for June 3 and 4

• Bulldogs softball take two in home tournament

• Albert Lea hockey school begins July 21

Monday, June 2

• Prep Scores

• Daisy Blue gets endorsement

• Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming Saturday

• What’s going on around the region?

• Austin schools plan for Feb. 1 hire date

• Lawn mower man

• Flying J construction runs into snag

• Public invited to Red Cross meeting

• Train hits trailer on West Third Street

• Crown for a water tower

• Extension 4-H to offer training

• Back-door guests are best

• Freeborn County American Cancer Society awards Bike-A-Thon prizes

• Robot vacuum cleaner hangs up dog’s coat

• Channeling the voice of Sen. Barack Obama

• Peek at the Past

• Blooming Prairie keeps dissent out of meeting

• Spaniard writes about Spain’s open borders

• State should let people have birth certificates

• Story about Ted Dahl was appreciated

• Six set for state meet

• Albert Lea boys track sends athlete to state

• Column: Political implications for games

• Basketball camp begins June 16

• Chamber Golf Outing set for July 14