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Veterans speak out against cutting position
A group of local veterans spoke out during the public forum of the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners ...
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Health Updates
Freeborn County seniors to ride SMART Transit for free to medical appointments at Mayo sites
Starting in January, seniors in Freeborn County will have access to free rides to and from Mayo Clinic ...
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Man charged with striking another man with car in altercation
An Albert Lea man was charged in Freeborn County District Court on Thursday with striking another man with ...
Arts & Culture
‘A family favorite:’ ACT to perform renowned Christmas musical celebrating its 70th anniversary this year
Albert Lea Community Theater’s opening night of their Christmas show, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” will take place Thursday ...
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Increases for 2025 county attorney, sheriff salaries approved
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved increases in salaries for the county’s attorney and sheriff ...
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Administrator’s Corner: Broad horizons: 8th graders explore art, tech, industry and more
As our eighth-grade ALHS students prepare to transition to their grades 9-12 high school courses, it’s important to ...
Faith
Robin Gudal: Jesus is the focus of this season
“If you’re happy, happy; clap your hands. If you’re happy, happy; you can smile.” — Author unknown
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Kids Maker’s Market to take place during the Holiday Bazaar
From 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, downtown Albert Lea will come alive with creativity as approximately 30 ...
Faith
Across the Pastor’s Desk: Taken in by the Good Shepherd
What happens to a little lamb that is rejected by its mother? It will hang its head so ...
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Albert Lea Public Library to present ‘Best Books of the Year’
The Albert Lea Public Library invites the public to Bring Your Own Lunch and Learn Thursday with the ...
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Riverland students shine in ‘The Spotlight’
Riverland Theatre’s second production of the season is “The Spotlight,” created from scenes, monologues and songs performed by ...
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New renters credit coming in 2025
Most renters will no longer file a separate Property Tax Refund Return Starting this upcoming tax filing season, ...
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1 arrested for DWI and other reports
Deputies arrested Victoria Kathryn Ryg, 25, for second-degree driving while intoxicated, no insurance, driving after revocation and speed ...
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Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition
U.S. Attorney Andy Luger is stepping down soon as the top federal law enforcement official in Minnesota. As ...
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As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes
The number of Minnesota students chronically absent from school doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the state ...
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Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge
NEW YORK — As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of ...
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Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage a greener Christmas
The city of Albert Lea and Freeborn County encourage residents to embrace a more sustainable holiday season by ...
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Sheriff’s Office: Fountain Lake ice less than 5 inches thick so far
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday ice measurements are ranging from 3.75 to 5 inches on various ...
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‘Deny,’ ‘defend’ and ‘depose’: Ammunition used in CEO’s killing had writing on it, AP source says
NEW YORK — The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. ...
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Vehicles reported stolen and other reports
Police received a report of a vehicle, iPad, purse and phone that were stolen at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday ...
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Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast
Minnesota lawmakers will have far less fiscal wiggle room and might have to take steps to head off ...
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Damage and other reports
Police received a report of a male who came to a house and started smashing things before trying ...
Opinion
Editorial: Get involved in the annual tax levy process
By now, property owners should have received a copy of their proposed taxes for 2025. The form shows ...