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Board approves letter of support for ‘age-friendly’ initiative
After previous discussion at both a board meeting and a workshop on the topic, the Freeborn County Board ...
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5 things to do this week: Sledding, Historical Faire and more
Cub Scout Pack 105 will host a sledding day from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Academy Park. ...
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Authorities: Teenager in mental health crisis started house on fire
Authorities say a 14-year-old boy was having a mental health crisis when he started his house on fire ...
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2 teenagers injured in crash on Interstate 90
Two people were sent to the hospital Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 where alcohol ...
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2nd clue released in Big Freeze Medallion Hunt
The Big Freeze Medallion Hunt organized by the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce kicked off Monday in ...
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China accuses US of indiscriminate use of force over balloon
BEIJING — China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down a ...
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Biden 2024? Most Democrats say no thank you: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — A majority of Democrats now think one term is plenty for President Joe Biden, despite his ...
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Woman injured in crash with semi, pickup on I-35
A 58-year-old woman was injured Saturday morning after a semi and pickup collided on Interstate 35 near Albert ...
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US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions
WASHINGTON — The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on ...
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Renovation of Ulland Brothers’ new maintenance facility complete in Albert Lea
Kraus-Anderson Duluth has completed an expansion and renovation of Ulland Brothers’ maintenance facility at 2501 E. Main St. ...
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Duluth 14-year-old has slept outside for 1,021 straight nights, and still counting
When Isaac Ortman woke up in his backyard hammock in Duluth Friday morning — in frigid, negative 20-degree ...
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‘A risk that paid off’: Arts Initiative celebrates 10 years
“The Ten-Year Retrospective,”a 10-year anniversary show at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative, is now open. The show will ...
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Editorial Roundup: Minnesotans served by single subject plan
DFL majorities in the House and Senate took major strides this year to clean up a legislative process ...
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April Jeppson: Learn to trust your intuition; it’s usually right
Before I get too deep into whatever it is that I’m talking about today I wanted to let ...
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Senate Report: Democrats’ ‘Blackout Bill’ raises Minnesota’s energy costs yet lowers reliability
We all know how severe Minnesota winters can be, and that is why we need dependable power when ...
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Q&A: Why do some kids get ear infections easily?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn’t feeling ...
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Sports Memories: Albert Lea dance team takes 4th in Big Nine tourney
What happened in area sports 15, 20 and 50 years ago?
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Letter: It has been a good run as manager of Marion Ross theater
To the people of Albert Lea and surrounding area, I wish to thank all those who attended concerts ...
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Letter: Economic picture under Democratic leadership is improving Minnesota
A big thank you to Brad Wedge for his Jan. 11 letter to the editor, which points out ...
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Standout Student: Dominick Schorn
Age: 18 Parents: Agnes and Mike Schorn Where are you from? Albert Lea What elementary school did you ...
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Updates from Upperclassmen: What it means to be a Tiger
What will you do to be a Tiger? I myself am constantly working towards being the best Tiger ...