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Robin Gudal: God’s grace does not give up
I’ve been in the Cities for a few days with my nana hat on. On this recent trip, ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: What are you trying to grow?
A reader or two might know that I am bi-vocational; I’m not only a Lutheran pastor, but also ...
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Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play
Albert Lea high schoolers have been hard at work over the past week getting ready for this year's ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: The Gospel according to Bach
I’m a fan of the work of the Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was a prolific composer ...
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Robin Gudal: Showing kindness to everyone
I awoke early before the sun rose. Nothing on my mind except coffee and writing. Sort of quietly ...
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‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ coming to Riverland
Riverland Theatre will close out its 2023-24 season with the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based ...
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Albert Lea Community Theatre announces auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Albert Lea Community Theatre announces auditions will be held April 16 and 17 for “Fiddler on the Roof ...
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Wedding: Rick and Felicia Stallkamp
Rick and and Felicia (Bakki) Stallkamp were married last July in Las Vegas. Rick, an Albert Lea High ...
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Robin Gudal: Problems can be opportunities
We had planned for months this trip to Branson; we had a lot to celebrate: BIRTHdays.
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Believing in our “what’s next”
Last Sunday was Easter, and the story often gets me thinking about life and death, and what’s on ...
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Annual art collaboration with Albert Lea students opens
This month the Albert Lea Art Center will be packed with art made by the city’s students in ...
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Robin Gudal: We are in an important season
Years ago, I heard this illustration, and it sums up well the choices we have daily:
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Life is always being made new
It has truly been a “joy” sharing ministry with you during my time here. I would like you ...
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Organizations: Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary
The Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary met at 9 a.m. March 16 at the Freeborn Legion Hall. President Sandy ...
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Across the Pastor’s Desk: Jesus is the Savior that we need
This Sunday begins a very important week in the life of Christians. Holy Week begins this Sunday with ...
