Education

School cancellations rolling in

The following area schools have announced they will be closed on Thursday due to weather: • Albert Lea Area Schools, e-learning day • Alden-Conger School, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:09 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

1 arrested for DWI and other reports

Deputies arrested James Duane Carlsen, 72, for third-degree driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Bridge Avenue ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:14 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Glenville man injured in crash on County Road 46

A Glenville man was injured Tuesday afternoon after a crash on Freeborn County Road 46 near the southbound Interstate 35 offramp. Billy Estuardo Mayorga, 20, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 9:27 am

News

Area braces for worst of storm: Weather Service warns travel is not advised from late Wednesday into Thursday

The first round of what the National Weather Service is calling a historic storm began Tuesday — and it’s only going to get worse. A ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:42 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Burglary and other reports

A burglary was reported at 1:23 p.m. Monday at 2016 Bridge Ave. 1 arrested on warrant Deputies arrested Ricky Charles O’Rourke, 67, on a local ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:26 pm

News

Weather Service: 10 to 16 inches likely for Albert Lea area in historic storm

The National Weather Service is forecasting total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches for the Albert Lea area starting Tuesday evening and continuing through ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, February 20, 2023 7:44 pm