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Editorial roundup: COVID-19 Minnesota response has been thoughtful, urgent
Minnesotans should have confidence in the response Gov. Tim Walz, his team and the Legislature have made to the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach to gathering ... Read more
10 hours ago by Editorial Roundup.
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To Albert Lean Gilbert Johnson. Gilbert Johnson, owner and operator of The Chapel Comics and Collectibles Shoppe, has again stepped up to the plate to ... Read more
3 days ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Bing-Oh! Spring is almost here
Our Bing-Oh! Spring game is right around the corner, so it’s time to gear up for some fun. This is our third year to host ... Read more
4 days ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial roundup: The world will miss the 2020 Summer Olympics
The Final Four. The Masters. Major League Baseball’s Opening Day and the closure of pro basketball and hockey seasons (including a National Women’s Hockey League ... Read more
5 days ago by Editorial Roundup.
Editorial roundup: COVID-19 pandemic cannot halt voting
The United States held a presidential election during World War II. It held one during the Civil War. It held an off-year election during the ... Read more
6 days ago by Editorial Roundup.
Editorial: Look for the silver lining in Walz’s stay-at-home order
Minnesotans — like people all over the world — have been asked to make many adjustments to their lives over the last few weeks in ... Read more
1 week ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To Albert Lea entrepreneur and Daisy Blue Naturals founder Jena Thompson. Albert Lea businesswoman Jena Thompson saw a need, and she is stepping up to ... Read more
1 week ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Support businesses that support local efforts
It has only been a few weeks since changes went into effect to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and people’s daily habits were instantly forced ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial roundup: How Minnesotans can help their neighbors survive pandemic
We need to pull together now to aid our neighbors who are most in need. Some Minnesotans are visiting nursing home residents from outside through ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Roundup.
Editorial roundup: Put money in hands of workers
Efforts in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., to support and stabilize the U.S. economy have started in the right direction with most of the money going ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Roundup.
Editorial: Be vigilant in protecting yourself against scams
In a time where many people are feeling uncertain as our nation seeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, others are ready to ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Tribune Thumbs
To community members who are rallying together to help others during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no surprise that Albert Lea residents are again stepping up ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: We need your help in honoring area’s senior athletes
Albert Lea Tribune reporters were gearing up for our regular Spring Sports Yearbook when restrictions were put in place to suspend high school activities and ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Turn to the newspaper for information during pandemic
In the midst of a significant public health crisis that is changing daily life for almost every American, it is important to know some things ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Editorial Board.
Editorial: Do what you can to help flatten the curve
In case you’re disappointed in Gov. Tim Walz’s announcements in recent days to close schools and then to close a series of businesses to limit ... Read more