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Man pleads guilty to indecent exposure at school park
A St. Peter man pleaded guilty Thursday in Freeborn County District Court to gross misdemeanor indecent exposure in ...
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Understanding Freeborn County’s ICE contract in light of new immigration orders
As all eyes are on President Donald Trump this week after he laid out a series of immigration-related ...
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‘All these different experiences have led me here’: Thorne Crest welcomes new chaplain
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, owned by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, welcomed a new chaplain about ...
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Interim superintendent begins in Albert Lea district
Albert Lea Area Schools’ new interim superintendent gave an update on his first few days in the position ...
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Northwood-Kensett, St. Ansgar school boards name shared superintendent
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District and St. Ansgar Community School District school boards have named Tony Hiatt as ...
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Letter: On your path to recovery you shouldn’t have to walk alone
Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of ...
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Letter: Thank you for story
Dear Ayanna, Sarah and Crystal, Thank you for the front page article about the Hollandale Christian School benefit ...
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Over $600K worth of illicit cannabis found in Minnesota marijuana stores in 2024
As the delayed process to license legal cannabis dispensaries continues, Minnesota is trying to keep a lid on ...
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Albert Lea students honored as MSHSL AAA Award winners
The Albert Lea Activities Department announced Gunnar Hardison and Nevaeh Wacholz as recipients of the prestigious Academics, Arts ...
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Geneva Cancer Auction raises over $167K
The Geneva Cancer Auction ended on Saturday at the Geneva Bar & Grill.
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States, including Minnesota, sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship
Attorneys general from 18 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a decades-old immigration ...
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Vehicles reported on fire and other reports
A vehicle was reported on fire on Minnesota Highway 109 west of Alden at 3:02 a.m. Monday. A ...
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Albert Lea High School achieves second level High Reliability Schools certification
After hard work in recent years by administrators and staff, Albert Lea High School has achieved its second ...
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‘We should make a difference’: Annual MLK event encourages equity in the community
“Stand up when you can,” he said. “When you see an inequality … say something. Every one of ...
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Schools canceling classes, starting late because of dangerous wind chills
Several area schools have canceled classes or are starting late on Tuesday because of dangerously cold wind chills. ...
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Albert Lea nonprofit looking for materials to make bandanas for fire victims in California
An Albert Lea ministry that makes do-rags and bandanas for cancer patients and the homeless across the country ...
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First new member, new resident social of year slated for next week
The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the next New Member & New Resident Social, ...
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Gas leak reported at Hy-Vee and other reports
Authorities evacuated Hy-Vee in Albert Lea, 2708 Bridge Ave., Sunday afternoon for a reported gas leak near the ...
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Most dangerous wind chills coming tonight, Tuesday morning
The bitter cold continues through Tuesday morning with the Albert Lea area under a cold weather advisory and ...
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Update: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” ...
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Minnesota Supreme Court sides with GOP, cancels special election key to House control
By Matt Sepic and Clay Masters, Minnesota Public Radio News BThe state Supreme Court Friday sided with Republicans in a ...
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Area legislators want to see responsible spending in budget, bonding bill for area projects and other priorities
It’s been a tense start to the legislative session, but local representatives say they still have big goals ...
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‘We are at a time of choice in America’: Riverland to host annual MLK Day event Monday
The Peace and Justice — MLK Committee on Monday will host its 37th annual Martin Luther King Celebration. ...