News
Holiday Bazaar brings families downtown
Several activities took place Thursday evening in downtown Albert Lea as part of the annual Holiday Bazaar.
Sarah Stultz, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Cops, Courts & Fires
‘I’ve never seen a fire go so fast’: Homeowner describes experience with fire
Mitch Evenson was working on his 2019 Dodge Ram pickup Wednesday night when he says some gas pumped out onto the motor, a spark ignited ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, December 9, 2022 6:28 am
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: Make memories in the kitchen this holiday
Isn’t it funny how certain foods — be it the taste or the smell — can bring back memories or remind you of someone the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 8:45 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Prosecutor seeks to introduce evidence of former A.L. coach, counselor from previous school district
A Freeborn County prosecutor has filed an intent to introduce evidence of alleged inappropriate communication between a former Albert Lea High School counselor and girls’ ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 5:49 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Former used car dealership owner pleads guilty to 2 counts; 69 other counts dismissed
The owner of a former used car dealership charged with selling vehicles without a license and failing to deliver car titles in a set timeframe ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, December 5, 2022 7:23 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Who did Albert Lea High School students pick for governor? Results are in for statewide mock election
About 39.57% of students at Albert Lea High School participating in a mock vote for Minnesota governor supported Republican Scott Jensen for governor, while 30.82% ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:32 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man sentenced to almost 9 years in prison for meth found after chase
A Freeborn County District Court judge sentenced a Crystal man to 107 months in prison Tuesday who was found with over 200 grams of methamphetamine ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, December 1, 2022 5:24 am
Health Updates
‘You have impacted millions of lives:’ Organization lead for Blue Zones Project in Albert Lea honored in retirement
An Albert Lea woman who helped to usher in positive long-lasting changes to the community as the organization lead for the Blue Zones Project retired ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 6:06 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
2 semi drivers hurt in crash on I-90 during snowstorm
Two semi drivers were injured Tuesday morning on Interstate 90 east of Hayward during the snowstorm. Duane Eddy Travis, 51, of Red Oak, Iowa, and ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 9:18 am
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: Take it easy in winter driving conditions
As I write this, the snowfall has ended, and it has been another crazy day of winter as we know it here in Minnesota.
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 8:45 pm
News
Commissioners approve 2.9% levy increase, elected official salaries
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a 2.9% increase in the tax levy for 2023. The increase is smaller than what was ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 2:39 pm
News
Council hears options on replacing city attorney; no decision made
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday opted to hold off on any action until its next meeting about replacing the city’s attorney after a ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 5:00 am
News
Santa Claus is coming to town
Bergdale Harley-Davidson and the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce teamed up to collect toys on Saturday for the Albert Lea Salvation Army. After the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, November 28, 2022 9:02 am
News
Boulder placed at courthouse to be transformed into Freedom Rock
Freeborn County’s Freedom Rock is one step closer to reality. Crews from Dean’s Towing on Friday hauled the 28,000-pound boulder into town that next summer ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, November 25, 2022 8:50 pm
News
Business advocate groups encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season
As Albert Lea and the rest of the nation move into the holiday shopping season, business leaders in Albert Lea are encouraging residents to shop ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 3:20 pm
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Construction Updates
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