Elections & Campaigns
Walz challenger pushes for country to fix its finances
To Aaron Miller, the federal government’s top priority should be to gets its fiscal house in order. “Washington needs to live within its means,” the ...
kevincoss, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Business
Hormel places locals in its ads
AUSTIN — When readers browse through People Magazine or a number of other national publications, they’ll discover a new grab-and-go product from Hormel — and ...
by Kevin Coss, Friday, August 2, 2013 11:02 am
Featured News
Gov. candidate Zellers pushes for business friendliness
AUSTIN — Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, has interstate competition on the mind.
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 27, 2013 2:53 pm
News
Little Caesars eyes Austin store
AUSTIN — A national pizza chain is hot and ready to return to Austin. Bob Mazziotti, vice president of franchise development for Little Caesars, said ...
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 13, 2013 12:13 pm
Education
Riverland dean closes book on 32 years
Jan Waller found out firsthand just how much effort it takes to clean out an office after more than three decades of work. The longtime ...
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:30 pm
Education
Riverland’s new president begins
AUSTIN — The first few days at the office have been busy for Adenuga Atewologun. The new president of Riverland Community College spent Monday and ...
by Kevin Coss, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 9:01 am
Featured News
Ceremony honors Riverland Community College graduates
In front of hundreds of listeners, Austin resident Joann Ramaker told the story of how marrying her husband and having a child had renewed her ...
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:00 pm
Education
Riverland graduate looks to the future
AUSTIN — Karem Salas Ramirez stopped by Riverland Community College Thursday to return her textbooks. It was a subtle sign she was graduating and moving ...
by Kevin Coss, Friday, May 17, 2013 9:50 am
News
Company and community misses man who died in crash
AUSTIN — When former G&G Heating and Air Conditioning owner Jim Grunewald’s motorcycle crashed along Interstate 35 on April 8, the company was not the ...
by Kevin Coss, Monday, April 22, 2013 10:46 am
Albert Lea Magazine
Breeding a passion
Albert Lea trainer spends her time raising and showing horses Jodie Distad takes life at a gallop. Distad, a horse trainer for the last 16 ...
by Kevin Coss, Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:58 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Austin man dies after motorcycle crash
An Austin business owner airlifted to Rochester after he crashed his motorcycle 10 days ago died Wednesday afternoon at St. Marys Hospital. James H. Grunewald, ...
by Kevin Coss, Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:39 pm
News
Laid-off Austin workers seek help through state job program
AUSTIN — Following Austin Packaging Co.’s decision to eliminate its frozen pizza line, laid-off workers are looking to Workforce Development to find new jobs. “It’s ...
by Kevin Coss, Sunday, April 7, 2013 6:00 am
News
Sparks, Poppe support latest budget plan
Gov. Mark Dayton scaled back his tax requests Thursday after hearing from the public, businesses and legislators that they were not keen on expanding the ...
by Kevin Coss, Sunday, March 17, 2013 6:34 am
Business
Green living: After changes at county, recycling may be a little simpler
Randy Tuchtenhagen is the first to say recycling is an ever-changing industry. Between technological upgrades, policy changes and the growing value of recycled materials, the ...
by Kevin Coss, Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:50 am
Education
Awesome Blossoms come up 2nd in state for mascot contest
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — It’s a bit unusual to have a flower as a mascot. In fact, it’s the second most unique idea in the state.
by Kevin Coss, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:00 am
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