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In today’s society, many youth in the area are struggling
Across the board, Freeborn County mental health professionals will agree that many students in Freeborn County are facing ...
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Albert Lea Area girls wrestling program sees growth, takes 12 girls to tournament in Rochester
Since getting involved with Albert Lea Area girls wrestling three years ago, Benjamin Lares has seen a lot ...
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Alden-Conger principal approved to be the district’s new superintendent
The Alden-Conger school board on Monday voted to approve Jenny Hanson as the district’s new superintendent. Hanson currently ...
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Klobuchar visits Albert Lea during rural economy tour, learns about oat farming from Green Acres Milling owners
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday visited Albert Lea and attended a meeting about the benefits of sustainable ...
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‘At the end of the day, we love what we do’: Family opens new restaurant with focus on Greek food
An Albert Lea family with a long-standing restaurant in the community has branched out to offer a different ...
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Anonymous donor offers $1,000 reward for arrest and conviction tied to park vandalism
An anonymous donor is offering a $1,000 reward leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person ...
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Artist returns to home church to paint mural for building’s fellowship hall
When the large clock in the fellowship hall stopped working, the congregation of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church knew ...
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Interim assessor resigns; county still searching for new full-time assessor
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Interim County Assessor Candice Lahann, about ...
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Finstad meets with city leaders, hears about needs
First District Congressman Brad Finstad on Tuesday met with Albert Lea city leaders, including Mayor Rich Murray, to ...
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County board votes against battery storage project near Glenville
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 on a resolution that opposes the proposed battery ...
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‘You pray together, you stay together’: Couple celebrating 75th wedding anniversary
Howard and Doris Sigurdson will both agree it was pretty much love at first sight. She was 15 ...
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Council votes to move forward with preparation of plans for City Hall remodeling
The Albert Lea City Council voted unanimously Monday to move forward with the preparation of plans for a ...
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Watershed District looking to treat Fountain Lake for invasive pondweed
The Shell Rock River Watershed District’s administrator on Monday discussed the district’s plans to treat Fountain Lake in ...
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5 Things to do this week: Polka party, egg hunts and more
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Albert Lea Police Department seeks community assistance in park vandalism investigation
The Albert Lea Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying witnesses and/or suspects involved in significant ...
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Timberwolves vs. Jazz Tickets Available – Sunday, March 16
The Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29) are home in Northwest Division play versus the Utah Jazz (15-45) on Sunday, March…
March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The NHL slate today, which includes the Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers, should provide some fireworks.…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Top 25 teams will take the court across two games on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3
The college basketball schedule on Monday should provide some fireworks. Our computer model has provided picks against the…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
Ranked teams are on Monday’s college basketball schedule for two games, including the Kansas Jayhawks squaring off against…
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