News
Fireworks organizers pleased with visibility from new location after test run
Organizers of the Fourth of July fireworks said they thought the test fireworks from the new location west of the Blazing Star Landing went well ...
Sarah Stultz, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
News
Vendor tests fireworks from new location ahead of the Fourth
The vendor for Albert Lea’s Fourth of July fireworks shot off a series of fireworks Thursday night from the new planned location for this year’s ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:12 pm
News
Library sees slight bump up in new patrons since elimination of fines on adult materials
The Albert Lea Public Library has seen a 7.5% increase in new patrons since eliminating fines on adult materials in September, the library’s director told ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:56 am
News
Seniors in Freeborn County asked to fill out survey for Age-Friendly initiative
Coordinators of the Age-Friendly Freeborn County initiative are asking seniors throughout the county to fill out a survey to identify gaps in services for seniors ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:19 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
New program led by fire department aims to reduce 911 calls, bring resources to residents
A new program is in the works led by Albert Lea Fire Rescue aimed at reducing secondary 911 calls and connecting residents with resources to ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:19 am
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: People say 40 is now the new 30, right?
By some people’s standards, I have a big birthday Wednesday, though as I’ve approached the big day, it hasn’t seemed that daunting to me.
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:45 pm
News
Council approves state grant application for downtown housing project on 300 block
In an effort to make a 62-unit workforce housing project feasible for a developer on the 300 block of downtown Albert Lea, the Albert Lea ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:05 am
News
Council approves 1st design contract for arena after successful referendum
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the first contract with a Coon-Rapids based company for design work at City Arena included under the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, April 22, 2024 9:19 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man charged after shots fired south of Albert Lea
A rural Albert Lea man is facing charges after authorities responded to a report of shots fired in the roadway Sunday evening near 750th Avenue ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:32 pm
News
Albert Lea prom goes ‘Under the Lanterns’
Albert Lea High School students took part in the grand march for prom Saturday afternoon at the school. The dance took place later in the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Sunday, April 21, 2024 7:25 pm
Business
Longtime Albert Lea jeweler set to retire in June
After more than 36 years in business, Larry and Sandra Fisher of Fisher’s Fine Jewelers will retire in June. Fisher’s opened in 1987 in the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:40 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Sheriff’s Office to utilize grant program to recruit, train 2 new untraditional employees
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing two state grants in its efforts to fill open law enforcement positions in the department. The Sheriff’s Office ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:50 am
News
Residents, community leaders share feedback about I-35/I-90 interchange, neighboring corridors
Residents and community leaders in Albert Lea got the opportunity Tuesday to share their input about key corridors surrounding the Interstate 35 and Interstate 90 ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:38 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Man charged with assault of woman, pulling gun
A Twin Lakes man was charged Tuesday in Freeborn County District Court with reportedly picking a woman up and slamming her down on the ground ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:56 pm
News
County board votes to move ahead with study regarding solar panels on county buildings
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to contract with an Anoka-based company to study the feasibility of installing solar arrays on ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:48 am
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