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Guest column: Lean in during this time of change

Summer has officially arrived, and with it, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce continues to move forward ...

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Ask a Trooper: List on your license if you’re a caregiver

Question: I thought I heard something about a new law in regards to caretaker information included on driver’s ...

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Live Untied: Let’s bring people together to engage in civil discourse

On a bright afternoon this week, I stood in the parking lot of the office with my little ...

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Senate Report: Government wins, Minnesotans pay the price

With the conclusion of the special session, Minnesotans now have a clearer picture of where our state is ...

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Memories: The Broadway Theater started out as an opera house

Did you know that the developer was part owner of the four-story building on the next block that ...

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My Point of View: We have a lot to talk about

This is the precinct-level breakdown for the presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Minnesota House races in Freeborn ...

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Peggy Bennett: Special session — some good, but no real fixes

The 2025 special session for the House ended late Monday evening with a mixed bag of legislation that ...

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Guest column: Delays leave county’s residents at risk

When an emergency strikes, every second counts — and in Freeborn County, too many people are left waiting. ...

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Ask a Trooper: How old does someone need to be to operate an e-bicycle?

Question: I was just talking with someone the other day, and they mentioned there is an age requirement ...

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My Point of View: We’re better for accepting people for who they are

This summer marks 20 years since my husband and I moved to Albert Lea. Both of us moved ...

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Live United: Nonprofits can’t do it without your support

When you’re on the outside of an agency looking in, it can be a mixed bag. On the ...

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Guest column: Be a part of the next season at the chamber

Guest column by John Double As the summer season approaches, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce is ...

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My Point of View: It is time for local gov’t organizations to do better

Our community recently celebrated Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our nation. The Freeborn ...

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Live United: It’s time for us to lean into the promise of summer

When I was asked to write this article, I started mentally sifting through the myriad of issues I ...

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Ask a Trooper: Be aware of toll scams through email, text

Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an ...

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