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Recreational coordinator served in similar role in Owatonna
Albert Lea’s Parks and Recreation Department welcomed a new recreational coordinator in mid-June.
Staff Reports, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
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Dornink shares thoughts on 1st legislative session
When Minnesota Sen. Gene Dornink (R-27) first entered the Senate Chamber at the Minnesota Capitol, he was overwhelmed with the sense of history it represented.
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 9:00 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Attempted catalytic converter thefts reported
Police received a report at 1:46 p.m. Thursday of a catalytic converter that was cut off a vehicle at 616 Columbus Ave. The incident occurred ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 9:12 am
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Hoops Unleashed gives boys a chance to get time on the court, have fun
The Albert Lea boys’ basketball program put on their second Hoops Unleashed event of the summer on Wednesday night after getting rained out on July ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:13 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Freeborn County issues burn ban
Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag announced Thursday the county is under a burning ban until 3 p.m. Friday afternoon because of the air quality alert ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:07 pm
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Air quality alert issued for almost all of Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for nearly all of Minnesota, except the North Shore. The alert takes effect beginning ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:21 pm
Education
Minnesota health leaders recommend masks at schools in fall
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials are recommending, but not requiring, that all students, teachers and staff wear masks in schools this fall, regardless of ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 2:19 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Items reported stolen and other reports
A pellet gun was reported stolen at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday at 15286 795th Ave. in Glenville. A package was also reportedly stolen out of the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:53 am
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5 things to do this week
“A Hard Day’s Night,” a Beatles tribute band, will perform at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center on Friday. The concert will begin at 7:30 ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 5:00 am
Albert Lea Tigers
Albert Lea basketball gets new coach
The Albert Lea High School varsity boys’ basketball team recently handed the program reins over to a new coach. Harrison Koetz, originally from North Dakota, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 8:30 pm
Gophers/NCAA
Outland trophy has eyes on Gopher standout Olson
University of Minnesota offensive lineman Conner Olson was named to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Outland Trophy today by the Football Writers Association ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 5:02 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Boy killed in crash on I-90 in Faribault County
A 12-year-old boy was killed and another person was seriously injured Monday night after a vehicle rollover on Interstate 90 east of Wells in Faribault ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:12 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Garage broken into and other reports
Deputies received a report at 6:26 p.m. Monday of a garage that was broken into at 84399 240th St. in Albert Lea. A car was ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:46 am
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Excessive heat watch issued for mid-week
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening as heat index values of up to 105 are ...