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Video: Matson welcomed home to Freeborn
FREEBORN — Led by an escort of law enforcement officers and first responders, Waseca Officer Arik Matson returned home Monday afternoon to a small crowd ...
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Arik Matson returns home
FREEBORN — Led by an escort of law enforcement officers and first responders, Waseca Officer Arik Matson returned ...
The great pumpkin patch
Halverson Elementary School kindergarteners and preschoolers usually take field trips to a pumpkin patch each year. This year, ...
News
Is that snow in the forecast?
Though snow is expected to fall across most of the state on Tuesday, Albert Lea is expected to avoid major accumulation, according to the National ...
by Staff Reports.
Elections & Campaigns
Some things to know about Minnesota’s atypical election
MINNEAPOLIS — After enduring months of bitter and polarizing political campaigning, Minnesotans eager for the finish line with next month’s election may have to wait ...
by Associated Press, Monday, October 19, 2020 8:21 pm
News
Sparks tests positive for COVID-19
District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks announced Monday he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and has been quarantined. Sparks, DFL-Austin, said in a statement ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, October 19, 2020 1:09 pm
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: High new case numbers across the state
Minnesota continued its streak of large new COVID-19 cases on Monday with 1,636 cases reported. The new cases increased the state’s cumulative count to 124,439, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, October 19, 2020 11:23 am
News
Highway 251 repaving and culvert replacement project completed
Paving and culvert replacement work has been completed on Highway 251 between Highway 218 and Interstate 35, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Work ...
by Submitted, Monday, October 19, 2020 10:36 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
3 arrested for DWI and other reports
Police arrested Naam Latrell Matthews, 39, for fourth-degree driving while intoxicated, test refusal and obstructing with force after a traffic stop at 2:23 a.m. Saturday ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, October 19, 2020 9:48 am
News
Longtime Minnesota sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, October 18, 2020 6:33 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Lewis’ hopes for Senate upset may turn on Trump’s fate
STILLWATER — Jason Lewis’ strategy for knocking off Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith has been clear for over a year: For better or worse, the ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, October 18, 2020 1:32 pm
News
Report: Damage from August wind storm in Midwest at $7.5B
DES MOINES — Damage estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa and some other parts of the Midwest in August are growing, with ...
by Associated Press, Sunday, October 18, 2020 1:27 pm
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: 17 new deaths statewide, including 1 in Mower County
Seventeen new COVID-19 deaths were reported across Minnesota on Sunday, including one in Mower County. The person, who was between 95 and 99 years old, ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, October 18, 2020 1:16 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Campaign cash piles up in final stretch
Minnesota’s congressional candidates have millions of dollars to spend in the campaign’s final weeks — though some candidates have more money on hand than others.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, October 17, 2020 4:57 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
What drove protesters in May unrest over George Floyd?
ST. PAUL — Before facing federal arson charges, the only other time McKenzy Ann DeGidio Dunn could recall appearing before a judge was three years ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:56 pm
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 cases: Seven new cases reported in Freeborn County
A day after recording 21 new COVID-19 cases, Freeborn County reported seven new cases on Saturday, according to health officials. The new cases increase the ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:35 pm
Albert Lea Tigers
Albert Lea shut out by Austin in home opener
The Albert Lea football team hosted Austin Friday night in its first home game of the season. Offensively, the Tigers struggled to move the ball ...
by Tyler Julson, Friday, October 16, 2020 9:41 pm
Elections & Campaigns
‘Not just red or blue’: DFL congressional candidate Feehan visits Austin
DFL Minnesota 1st Congressional District candidate Dan Feehan stopped in Austin on Friday to conduct a farm tour in the middle of harvest. Feehan said ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:17 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Candidate Q&A: Minnesota House District 27A
This is a continuation of the Tribune’s candidate Q&A features and the fourth such feature with District 27A Rep. Peggy Bennett (R) and challenger Thomas ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:16 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Court Dispositions: Oct. 13-15, 2020
Freeborn County District Court Oct. 13 Jaxson Edward Loecher, 18, 1603 20 Ave. SE, Austin. Count 1: Liquor – consumption by persons under 21. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:15 pm
Editorials
Editorial: With options available, no excuse to not vote
Even in the middle of a global pandemic, Freeborn County voters have the widest array of options to cast a ballot as they’ve ever had. ...
by Editorial Board, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:13 pm
Editorials
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To news that Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson will be returning home on Monday. Many have watched Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson’s journey since he ...
by Editorial Board, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:12 pm
Columnists
April Jeppson: Make the next 4 years great no matter what
Today I’m talking politics. My Facebook is filled with it. The radio is non-stop as I’m driving my kids around. Pandora is even loaded with ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:11 pm
Columnists
Live United: There are many ways to give back through volunteering
We did it folks! We had a bonus round of the Pop Up Pantry last week, and handed out 400 boxes of food. Freeborn County ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:10 pm
Columnists
Ask a Trooper: Are there rules about where dogs can ride?
I know that there was recently a law passed restricting cell phone use while driving, and it was about time. I commute approximately 100 miles ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:09 pm
Letters to the Editor
Paid political letter: Sheriff responds to commissioners’ media release
While I understand the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners wanted to communicate that they do not support a political candidate, I’m very disappointed they insinuate ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:08 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Column was disturbing
I found Brad Kramer’s column Oct. 14 to be disturbing as either he clearly couldn’t handle the truth or is not aware of what is ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:07 pm
Letters to the Editor
Paid political letter: Biden too unqualified
Musings of an old man: Never in my life have the Democrats and the media worked so hard to destroy a man and his family. ...
by Submitted, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:06 pm
Opinion
Poll results: What is your favorite Halloween movie?
We asked readers at albertleatribune.com, “What is your favorite Halloween movie?”
by Editorial Board, Friday, October 16, 2020 8:05 pm
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