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Albert Lea Recreation Department brings new archery-based sport
It was a gorgeous summer evening Wednesday as members of Albert Lea Recreation hosted their first session of ...
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Albert Lea man charged with indecent exposure at park
An Albert Lea man was charged Friday with two counts of indecent exposure in the presence of a ...
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Watershed District officials highlight need for Bancroft Bay dredging
Shell Rock River Watershed District leaders laid out their case for dredging Bancroft Bay on Thursday in a ...
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A home away from home: Couple renovates house next door, turns it into cozy cottage Airbnb
Twelve or 13 years ago, the house next-door to Scott and Jamie Fielding’s home on Sheridan Street came ...
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‘One last ride with friends’: Legion Riders, others treat veteran on hospice to ride on motorcycle
A group of American Legion Riders and other family and friends treated one of the founding local Legion ...
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Letter: How is this helping the little guy?
Democrats preach that they are for the little guy. They passed the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act. ...
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Letter: Truck show was a big success for community
On Saturday, June 22, Albert Lea was on the map with the well-planned and tremendously executed Simply Built ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Come to God today — why not?
Have you ever considered coming to God, but felt turned off by “religious” people you have encountered? Have ...
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Applications open for national Young Leader program
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is on a mission to uplift the next generation of farmer leaders. ...
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Robin Gudal: Using bold actions to help others
I had the amazing opportunity recently to pray for a young man. Picture with me, outwardly a less ...
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Campus notes
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse The University of Wisconsin La Crosse has announced the May 2024 graduates who have ...
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Court dispositions: March 8, 2024
Freeborn County District Court March 8 Jose Guadalupe Garza Jr., 52, 940 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: ...
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Dog attacks dog and other reports
Police received a report at 10:10 a.m. Thursday of a dog that was attacked by another dog at ...
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Update: Endangered missing man found safe
Update: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has canceled the endangered missing persons alert. It stated Thomas Biatek ...
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Community worship service at fair to feature Breakthrough Ministries of Minneapolis
The annual community worship service in the Grandstand at the Freeborn County Fair this year will feature both ...
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Juveniles cited for trespassing after possible break-in and other reports
Two juveniles were cited for trespassing and curfew violations after police received a report of people possibly breaking ...
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Under Democratic nomination schedule, VP speculation could end next week for Walz, others
Speculation surrounding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s fate on the presidential ticket could be decided as early as next ...
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Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as ...
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Motorcyclist flown to Rochester hospital after crash on I-35 near Clarks Grove
A motorcyclist was flown by helicopter to a Rochester hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 35 ...
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Traffic signal replacement project begins Aug. 5 in Albert Lea
Motorists traveling in Albert Lea will encounter traffic impacts at several intersections beginning Aug. 5 as crews make ...
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Four-wheeler, trailer, copper stolen and other reports
Deputies received a report at 4:13 p.m. Tuesday of a four-wheeler, trailer and two barrels of copper that ...
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Travel woes and Delta delays continue, but may be easing at MSP airport
After several days of canceled and delayed flights, Delta Airlines was edging toward normal operation at Minneapolis-St. Paul ...
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A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours
Tucked away northwest of Albert Lea, the Itasca Rock Garden since its creation has been a marvel for ...
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Editorial: Are your actions helping drive businesses away?
Social media came alive over the weekend with the reports of Albert Lea’s Big Lots closing and Marthaler ...