Progress 2014
By the people: Elected officials say which politicians inspired them
The Tribune asked elected officials a question: “What politician inspired you when you were in high school?” Here ...
Progress 2014
Emergency management prepares for the worst
When tornadoes struck Freeborn County in 2010, residents saw landscapes changed, homes destroyed and even one death. Though ...
Progress 2014
3 great area rides
The Four-State Loop This 344-mile ride mainly highlights Wisconsin but it also veers through Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. ...
Progress 2014
ABATE chapter works to educate people about motorcyles
It’s time to realize that the stereotype of all motorcyclists being big, bad and up to no good ...
Progress 2014
Sunday School on Wednesdays?
BRICELYN — An idea by the Sunday school staff at two southern Minnesota churches gave new life to ...
Progress 2014
Ecumenical Food Pantry does a lot with a little
Volunteers Dorothy Simonsen and Betty Buffington stay busy keeping the Ecumenical Food Pantry stocked. The pantry, in the ...
Progress 2014
Do not pass go; Go directly to aid United way agencies
How the United Way of Freeborn County allocated funds in 2014: • Adult Basic Education: $12,000 • Freeborn-Mower ...
Progress 2014
Advance token to nearest nonprofit
Where does your United Way dollar go? 1 percent is sent to United Way Worldwide, which goes toward ...
Progress 2014
Holiday fund matures; receive army assistance
The total budget of the Albert Lea Salvation Army is about $1.1 million, with about 13 percent of ...
Progress 2014
6 tips for giving wisely
1. Know your charity. Charities have an obligation to provide detailed information to interested donors. Never give to ...
Progress 2014
Donating locally is as important as shopping locally
On the phone. In the mail. In person. Or online. The opportunities to give to charities are at ...
Progress 2014
New model encourages doctors to keep patients healthy
Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin is in the early stages of rolling out a ...
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Ellendale woman starts her own handmade textile company
A 24-year-old hairstylist from Elk River found her niche after she moved to the town of Ellendale in ...
Progress 2014
5 things you didn’t know about Cuban food
The Cuban Island Restaurant opened in October and since then word has spread about the quality of the ...
