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Economic development agency looking for new businesses for incubator space
With recent growth and relocation of some businesses, and the retirement of the owner of another, the Albert ...
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Construction company started in Iowa to open Minnesota location
After working in the Albert Lea area for the past four to five years, Dan Young, owner of ...
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The state of housing in Albert Lea
The city has been buzzing with activity on new housing developments. What’s happening with each, and when will ...
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Group of local investors purchases portion of Freeborn National Bank building
After more than a year of planning, a group of Albert Lea investors known as Century Partners LLC ...
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Opinion
Eye on the Arts: There’s lots to be entertained by in October
In this beautiful month of October there will be plenty of arts events to choose from!
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April Jeppson: Feel the weight lifted with a little painting
Well folks, I did it. I took the day off. I’m always thinking and even talking about how ...
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Letter: Why can’t old Naeve Hospital be turned into apartments?
Naeve Hospital Building: I am sure I am not the first one to wonder why Mayo does not ...
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Trickin’ and Treatin’ at the museum
The second annual Trickin’ and Treatin’ Halloween event at the Freeborn County Historical Museum from 6:30 to 8 ...
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Duplicate bridge winners in Austin announced
Duplicate Bridge is played twice weekly at the Senior Center in Austin, starting at 11:30 a.m. Players travel ...
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ALC Standout Student: Jesus Gomez
Age: 17 Where are you from? I was born in Austin but have lived in Albert Lea all ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Gather, discover and grow with Community Education
Our Albert Lea Community Education looks to provide opportunities for all community members to Gather, discover and grow. ...
Faith
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Use word of God in spiritual battles
“Experiencing worry or anxiety doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you’re human. Lean on Jesus. He will carry ...
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Updates from Upperclassmen: It’s powerful to unify behind student teams
This year I’ve gotten the privilege of running the Student Section Instagram account, and I love being able ...
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Organizations: Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary
The Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary No. 552 meeting was held at the Freeborn American Legion on Sept. 16. ...
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Court dispositions: June 8-16, 2023
Freeborn County District Court June 8 Stephen Matthew Bessenbacher, 49, 1030 W. 66th Terrace, Kansas City, MO. Count ...
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The latest on preventing the big three respiratory viruses: COVID, flu and RSV
We’re entering a challenging time of year, when COVID-19, flu and RSV collide.
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Drought improves slightly across Freeborn County
Drought conditions in Freeborn and Mower counties improved slightly this week after the area received a few rain ...
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5 veterans recognized with Quilts of Valor
American Legion Post 56 and the American Legion Auxiliary honored five area veterans with Quilts of Valor recently ...
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Tens of thousands of Minnesotans will be newly eligible for driver’s licenses on Oct. 1
Starting next week, all eligible Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — can start getting their driver’s licenses.
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FFA students teach farm safety in Wells
WELLS — United South Central and St. Casimir’s Catholic School students in kindergarten through eighth grade learned the ...
Business
What started as a small towing business has expanded to 3 locations
Big things are happening at T&W Towing, as what started out as a pickup, one wrecker and one ...