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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 ...
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Dignitaries tout bipartisan cooperation at groundbreaking for I-90 bridge project
AUSTIN — In September of 2022, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were in Austin touting the securement ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Albert Lea boys’ golf team wins midseason conference tourney
The Albert Lea Boys Golf team was in Mankato on Wednesday for the midseason Big 9 Conference tournament. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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5 things to do this week: Bluegrass concert, lakes cleanup and more
What's happening in the area this week?
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Lake Mills girls qualify in 2 events for Drake Relays
Members of the Lake Mills girls’ track and field team qualified for the Drake Relays in two events ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
