Business
Changing the landscape of the area
LAKE MILLS — From a project at Iowa State University to local jobs, a contracting company does a ...
News
Lessons learned from battling cancer
Most everyone has been affected by cancer in some way, from either being diagnosed with some form of ...
Business
He’s a man of many hats
Long gone is the traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job for Albert Lean Mark Ciota.
Education
Sibley Elementary students recognized for good deeds
Anyone can be an everyday hero. That’s the thinking behind the everyday hero program at Sibley Elementary School ...
Education
Making a difference — 1 child at a time
More than 30 years ago, Ted Herman was an Albert Lea High School student, soon to be a ...
Education
The creativity behind Albert Lea’s art teachers
They teach art, but what kind of work do these teachers make themselves? Alissa Sauer Age: 24 Where ...
Business
‘Farm to fashion’ haircare line started
BRICELYN — One Bricelyn woman is using her local ties to revolutionize haircare products, based on the relationship ...
News
Freeborn Cemetery launches Avenue of Flags project
There is nothing more peaceful than a cemetery. Many people think cemeteries are gloomy, but they can be ...
Business
Man develops lifelong passion into business
NEW RICHLAND — To some, fixing automobiles is a lifelong passion, which can help a lot of people. ...
Business
Wells bank merger seemed like a natural fit
WELLS — Sept. 12 marked the day Peoples State Bank opened for the first time with Paragon Bank ...
Business
Giving back a priority for business
GLENVILLE — One local business branch is all about giving back to the community that supports it. The ...
Business
Couples transform building, open gym
GENEVA — Two Geneva couples have opened a gym to help area residents stay active.
News
Museum serves as bridge in town
CLARKS GROVE — A history museum is allowing people to view interesting historical information, thanks to decades of ...
Education
Alden-Conger expansion ‘a draw’ for district
ALDEN — Alden-Conger Public School staff and students are already seeing benefits from a $10 million expansion and ...
News
Area foundation relaunched last fall
ELLENDALE — The Ellendale Community Foundation relaunched last fall out of an effort to strengthen its residents and ...
