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Fulbright scholarship winner headed to Europe
Anthony Huerta-Apanco is an area native who attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s School and played soccer. From there, he earned ...
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A young child’s cancer battle
Cora Hall has been described as a shy, introverted girl. She loves spending time with her family, especially ...
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Albert Lea centenarian named as grand marshal of parade
The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday it has selected Albert Lea centenarian Lupe Gasca as ...
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Local political parties weigh in on Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in a 5 to 4 vote, ...
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Woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter, additional felonies in death of baby
The Glenville woman charged with manslaughter in the December 2021 death of 2-month-old son entered pleas in the ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: All children are precious to God
I grew up in a pro-life household. My mother spent hours volunteering for a pregnancy center in Winona ...
Construction Updates
Storm sewer work underway on several parts of Main Street
Construction continues on several projects throughout the city of Albert Lea. The city of Albert Lea gave the ...
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released
MINNEAPOLIS — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who had called 911 to report ...
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly ...
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Spraying for mosquito control starts Wednesday in Albert Lea
For public health and enjoyment, weekly spraying for mosquito control will start at dusk Wednesday in Albert Lea. ...
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Setting gridlock aside, Congress set to OK gun violence bill
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan gun violence bill that seemed unimaginable a month ago is on the verge of winning ...
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Woman arrested for drug possession and other reports
Police arrested Melissa Sue Rack, 40, for third-degree drug possession and indecent exposure at 12:03 a.m. Thursday at ...
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Summer swelter: Persistent heat wave breaks records, spirits
From the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South, big swaths of the Northern Hemisphere ...
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Jensen seeks tax cuts to help Minnesota cope with inflation
ST. PAUL — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen called Thursday for tax cuts and a clampdown on government ...
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Albert Lea vet addresses growing popularity in English Bulldogs, concerns for health
Tillman could skateboard. Spike is a deuteragonist on television. And Uga has been walking around the University of ...
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License plate taken off car and other reports
A license plate was reported missing on a vehicle at 12:26 a.m. Wednesday at 1616 S. Broadway. 1 ...
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Walz announces plan to give $4 billion of state’s surplus back to Minnesotans
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and House Speaker Melissa Hortman Thursday announced a plan to return half of the ...
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Minnesota expands test-to-treat options and adjusts COVID-19 community testing network, including Albert Lea location
Two more Minnesota COVID-19 testing sites will soon offer test-to-treat options: MSP Airport, beginning on today, and Saint ...
Elections & Campaigns
Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary
By the time Minnesota usually gets a say in presidential nominating contests, once-bulging fields tend to be winnowed ...