ayannaeckblad, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

News

5 things to do this week: Craft and vendor fair, bean bag tournament and more

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by ayannaeckblad, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:50 am

Education

Albert Lea students participate in ‘Drive Your Tractor to School Day’

Students in the Albert Lea High School parking lot on Friday were greeted by a row of tractors as participating students took part in “Drive ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Friday, March 14, 2025 4:43 pm

Arts & Culture

Arts Initiative opens new exhibition made completely with salvaged and recycled materials

The Freeborn County Arts Initiative recently opened a new exhibition focusing on materials that might otherwise get thrown away. The show, “UPCYCLED: Reclaiming waste for ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Friday, March 14, 2025 9:14 am

Arts & Culture

‘All My Sons’ opens Thursday at Marion Ross theater

Albert Lea Community Theatre will hold the opening night of their latest production, “All My Sons,” on Thursday at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 5:55 am

News

5 things to do this week: St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Lunch and Learn, Rendezvous fundraiser and more

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by ayannaeckblad, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:19 am

Education

10 students, staff inducted into A.L. Wall of Inspiration

Albert Lea High School on Friday held its annual ceremony inducting students and faculty into the school’s Wall of Inspiration. This year, 10 people were ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Friday, March 7, 2025 5:40 pm

Business

Woman leaves job in Rochester to run her Albert Lea massage business full-time

For about two years, Taylor Made Massage in downtown Albert Lea has been open on a part-time basis. However, owner Ashlee Taylor recently decided to ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Thursday, March 6, 2025 3:46 pm

Education

K-12 students at Glenville-Emmons experience outer space with traveling planetarium visit

GLENVILLE — Preschool through 12th-grade students at Glenville-Emmons on Tuesday got the opportunity to explore the universe without having to leave the school building. Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9:00 pm

News

‘The risk is not zero’: Glenville-Emmons citizens express concern surrounding battery energy storage system

GLENVILLE — Concerned citizens gathered on Monday evening to share concerns about a proposed battery energy storage system, including environmental hazards, increased risk of fire ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:29 pm

News

5 things to do this week: Fish fry, gospel ensemble and more

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by ayannaeckblad, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:49 am

News

‘We are here for the community’: Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in service over 8 decades

One of the most difficult times in a person or family’s life is the days immediately following the passing of a loved one. One funeral ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Monday, March 3, 2025 10:25 am

News

Director of STARS Mentoring program talks servant leadership, challenges and triumphs of her work

Watsana Thiravong will soon celebrate one year as being the program director for Success Through Adults Reaching Students (STARS) Mentoring. With a multitude of experiences ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Monday, March 3, 2025 10:18 am

News

‘It’s grown and grown and grown’: Ministries of Project Happiness opens new thrift shop location, continues to give

Ministries of Project Happiness is an organization that gives bandanas and do-rags to cancer patients and people experiencing homelessness. It began about 10 years ago ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Monday, March 3, 2025 10:12 am

News

Albert Lea’s assistant activities director promotes sports, other involvement

Originally from Casselton, North Dakota, Harrison Koetz describes himself as a four-sport athlete who participated in basketball, baseball, track and cross country, in addition to ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Monday, March 3, 2025 10:06 am

Education

Alden-Conger pirate-themed musical opened Friday

The Alden-Conger School drama department on Friday opened their spring musical, “A Pirate’s Life for Me” and will hold two more performances at 7 p.m. ... Read more

by ayannaeckblad, Saturday, March 1, 2025 9:35 am

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