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‘Make efforts where we can’: Many factors at play in ongoing child care crisis
There’s no simple answer to fixing the child care crisis in Albert Lea and across the nation. But ...
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Albert Lea motorcyclist killed in crash in Oak Grove
An Albert Lea man was killed Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in Oak Grove. ...
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New Albert Lea business already seeing big growth
The cold storage company that started its business in Albert Lea in 2022 is slated to open just ...
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A peek into history: Youth learn of early America at Big Island Rendezvous Education Days
The 38th annual Big Island Rendezvous & Festival began Thursday morning with students from area schools visiting the ...
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Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh coming to former Dairy Queen location in Albert Lea
The former Dairy Queen building on Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea will soon be opening as a new ...
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Editorial Roundup: Speed and distractions are a deadly combination
The number of deaths in speeding-related crashes fell just slightly in 2022, the latest year data is available. ...
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Live United: Transitions and learning to use the electric pallet jack
Over the past year, I’ve trained several people how to use the electric pallet jack that we use ...
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Stage Left: Get ready to laugh with ACT’s ‘Drinking Habits’
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” This 1808 quote from a ...
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April Jeppson: A village is needed to help in the workplace
I was able to attend a work conference this week. I had the pleasure of traveling to Eau ...
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Letter: Thoughts on taxes
Democrats believe! “You can tax your way to prosperity.” “Free handouts make productive citizens.” Anyone with an iota ...
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Letter: Only in America
Only in America could this happen. A convicted felon was found guilty of 34 felonies, and he is ...
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Letter: Do you want taxes to continue to go up?
Since President Biden has been in office many changes have happened. The price of groceries has gone up ...
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Letter: Bringing experience, common-sense government management
My name is Brad Kramer, and I’d appreciate your vote for Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District’s ...
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Standout Student: Julissa Muños
Age: 17 Parents: Heather DeLosSantos, Miguel Muños Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which ...
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Community Sew Day next week
The Community Sew Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Bridge Community ...
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Austin Duplicate Bridge results announced
Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly at the Senior Center in Austin, both sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. ...
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MnDOT invites schools and communities to take part in Walk to School Day this Wednesday
More than 170 Minnesota schools and thousands of students are expected to participate in 28th annual Walk to ...
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Sons of Norway to meet Wednesday
The Sons of Norway will meet Wednesday at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m., ...
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Community youth event slated, volunteers needed
A free community youth event is slated from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Albert Lea Skate ...
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Woman recognized for support of Guard member
Rosie Morton of Vortex Cold Storage in Albert Lea on Thursday was recognized by the Office of the ...
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Red Cross blood drive results
The American Red Cross blood drive hosted by Bridge Community Church on Thursday collected 31 pints of blood. ...
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Administrator’s Corner: District approves proposed levy
On Monday night the school board approved the 24 Pay 25 school district portion of property taxes. The ...