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 ...

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Professions of the past

Photos courtesy of the Freeborn County Historical Museum.

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 ...

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