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May your days be merry and bright: Popular Albert Lea Christmas lights show celebrating 10 years

When Mike Carter grew up as a child in the Chicago suburbs, he remembers a massive Christmas lights ...

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Making it their own: Built in 1900, Alden home slated to be part of Historic Home Tour

In addition to five homes in Albert Lea, the Freeborn County Historical Museum’s Historic Home Tour will venture ...

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A journey of passion and community: One woman finds the key

Head to any social media platform lately, and you’ll be inundated with “aesthetic” images of meticulously curated and ...

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A home away from home: Couple renovates house next door, turns it into cozy cottage Airbnb

Twelve or 13 years ago, the house next-door to Scott and Jamie Fielding’s home on Sheridan Street came ...

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A community gem restored: With restoration work complete, Itasca Rock Garden opens for public tours

Tucked away northwest of Albert Lea, the Itasca Rock Garden since its creation has been a marvel for ...

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Finding herself as an artist: Woman returns to community to raise family as she explores her art

Growing up in Albert Lea, Nicole Morrison was known for her artistic abilities. Even when she was little, ...

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Former Victorian Rose is in a new era

For many years, the former Victorian Rose on Fountain Street in Albert Lea operated as a bed and ...

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‘We’re still here’: Casa Zamora will soon celebrate 55 years of being in business

What makes a business successful in a community? Restaurant owners Jake and Lupe Zamora say that it comes ...

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Connecting their home with history: Couple gives new life to Glenville house

GLENVILLE — Tarrah Sather of Glenville has always had an affinity for old buildings and homes. “I can ...

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Jump aboard the canning craze

Area families say canning is a fun hobby, allows them to eat foods they’ve grown year-round What was ...

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Transforming a cast: Albert Lea Community Theatre’s costume warehouse has thousands of items to pull from for productions

Tucked under the National Vitality Center on South Broadway in downtown Albert Lea is a warehouse full of ...

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Dress up one of summer’s most popular meals

Hot dogs are a summer staple. Whether you’re throwing one on the grill, picking one up from the ...

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Making it their own: With more than 30 acres, couple enjoys all types of opportunities in nature

Tucked away off of South Shore Drive between Albert Lea Lake and the Shell Rock River, Randy and ...

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Becoming part of the family: With friendly staff and good food, Main Street Restaurant is blossoming

When Main Street Family Restaurant opened four years ago in Albert Lea, its owner hoped the restaurant could ...

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Advocate for minorities, less fortunate in Freeborn County to retire

Linda Cruz Lares, social worker and volunteer, is retiring this year after over 40 years in public service, ...

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