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Principal, pastor named as this year’s Citizens of the Year
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on many areas of society, there have also been many ...
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The perfect pair
For Andrea Strom and Penny Thompson, owners of The Perfect Pair Estate and Downsizing Services, helping people through ...
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Albert Lea-based renewable energy consulting business is expanding
Mariah Lynne, president and CEO of Good Steward Consulting, started her business as a one-person operation in 2017. ...
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A ‘calming, caring presence’
After starting with St. Croix Hospice as a case manager servicing Albert Lea and the surrounding areas, Albert ...
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Spreading kindness throughout the community
Two groups started around the holidays to inspire giving hope their similar work expands to year-round acts of ...
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Alden business adds new services, celebrates 5 years at current space
ALDEN — For Emily Hassing, owner and operator of Sparkling Image in Alden, her business started out focusing ...
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A special visit during a difficult time
Editor’s note: After this story was completed, we received word of Jack Peterson’s passing. We decided to keep ...
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Little by little, the Ellendale Community Center is getting updated
ELLENDALE — Another project at the Ellendale Community Center was completed last summer thanks to a collaboration between ...
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‘It’s an industry that’s always going to be there’
Meat markets have been an integral part of small-town living since their creation, and in south-central Minnesota it’s ...
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Glenville bar and grill celebrates one-year anniversary
GLENVILLE — Bubba’s Bar and Grill opened for business in February 2020 at its location on Main Street ...
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Work to begin soon on Vikings Activity Center in Northwood
NORTHWOOD — Officials will begin work on the Vikings Activity Center in the spring, as fundraising efforts place ...
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Building was ‘love at first sight’
EASTON — As the pandemic winds down, the mood at Margaret’s Pub will improve.
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Former contract chiropractor for NASA is looking to grow his business in Lake Mills
LAKE MILLS — Kyle Sprecher is happy to be home, and if his plans play out, he’ll be ...
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Look-alikes enjoy reactions they get often all over town
Two years ago was the first time Andrew Schwarz became aware of Lance Skov.
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Building on relationships in the community
The United Way of Freeborn County is hoping to expand the good it can do in the community ...
