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Standout Student: Brian Perez Tuxpan

Age: 11 Parents: Octavano, Ariel Where are you from? Albert Lea Which elementary school did you attend? Halverson ...

Faith

Robin Gudal: Cleansing ourselves of bitterness

Have you ever bit into something bitter? Even as I think of it my mouth and eyes twitch.

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Applications open for Early Literacy Grants through SMIF, publishing companies partner

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with publishing companies Capstone and ABDO, is accepting applications for its ...

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Recent drive collects 36 pints of blood, surpasses goal

The American Red Cross blood drive hosted by Bridge Community Church on Thursday collected 36 pints of blood, ...

News

Local students advance to Southeast Minnesota Final Spelling Bee

Two Regional Spelling Bees were held on Tuesday at the Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester. Forty-eight students ...

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For high school sports, decisions loom: Follow Trump or state law on transgender athletes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s governing body for high school sports says it will follow state law — not ...

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Fountain Lake projects update to be given at February’s Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn

The Albert Lea Public Library invites the public to Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn from noon to ...

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Court dispositions: Jan. 9-22, 2025

Freeborn County District Court Jan. 9 Ethan Daniel Crew-Logan, 21, 425 Park Ave., Albert Lea. Count 1: Liquor ...

Cops, Courts & Fires

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

By Albert Lea Tribune A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a minivan while crossing Garfield Avenue Wednesday night. ...

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1 arrested for DUI and other reports

Police arrested Nicole Christine Weitzel, 41, for DUI after a traffic stop at 9:54 p.m. Thursday near Fenton ...

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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

Construction on George Floyd Square is facing a setback as Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to table ...

Health Updates

New behavioral health clinic focusing on rural communities opens doors in Mankato

A new clinical space opened at University Square near Minnesota State University, Mankato’s campus this week. A crowd ...

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Vehicles reported damaged and other reports

Police received a report at 2:24 a.m. Wednesday of a truck that was damaged at 77820 E. Main ...

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Albert Lea’s Big Freeze Winter Festival returns this weekend for 16th annual celebration

Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland as The Big Freeze returns to Albert Lea for its 16th ...

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4th clue released in Medallion Hunt

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday released the fourth clue in the Big Freeze Medallion ...

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People gather at Minnesota Capitol in nationwide protest against President Trump

Hundreds of people rallied at the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s first actions in office. 

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3rd clue released in Medallion Hunt

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday released the third clue in the Big Freeze Medallion ...

Opinion

Letter: Proposals sought for funding from opioid settlement

I am writing to inform the residents of Freeborn County about an exciting opportunity to address the ongoing ...

Opinion

Editorial: Tribune Progress section reflects the community

Next week, we send the final pages of our 2025 edition of our annual Progress special section to ...

Columnists

Al Batt: Have a good nice day and a nice good day

“There were no flies on Frank that morning.”