Minnesota finally gets its turn in the national spotlight. Presidential candidates are hopping around the state today.

Be sure to attend your local caucus on Tuesday. Take part in America.

No matter your precinct, party members from the entire county will meet as one, then be split into groups in the building based on precincts.

The Republican Party will meet at Southwest Middle School, 1601 W. Front St., for the 7 p.m. caucus.

The DFL Party will meet at the Eagles Club, 205 W. William St., with registration beginning at 6 p.m. and the caucus starting at 7 p.m.

Independence Party members are not gathering in Albert Lea this year. They are supposed to go to the Rochester Community and Technical College, 1926 College View Road, to caucus.

Green Party members in the Albert Lea area will need to call 651-288-2820 to find if they need to travel to Mankato, Rochester or Northfield.

Members of the Constitution Party can call 507-644-3183. The closest caucus is in Dakota County.