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A hobby turned into a business: Clarks Grove couple finds success with new venture

CLARKS GROVE — It started out with the cookies. For years, Kathy Woodside has enjoyed making frosted sugar ...

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Productively working with meaning, purpose

Educate, communicate and celebrate is the mantra for the collaborative effort called Select Foods.

Business

‘Our core purpose has always been to make a difference’

Over the past six years, Daisy Blue Naturals has become a staple in the Albert Lea community. In ...

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Albert Lea business specializes in one-of-a-kind finds

Couple started with flea markets, expanded to brick-and-mortar location at Skyline Even when Bill Busse was a child, ...

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Oldest milk tester in the nation is still working at almost 91

Much has been written about “Lester the Tester” over the years, and many plaques have been awarded to ...

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Connecting her people with opportunities

When Ehsannah Paw moved to the United States in 2009, she only knew a few people here. Originally ...

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Emmons woman has spent over 5 decades volunteering with 4-H, others

Late summer is a busy time for Freeborn County as people get ready for the Freeborn County Fair, ...

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Wells native making a name for himself as he works with CVB to plan events, help the area where he grew up

From a young age when he attended St. Casimir’s School in Wells, Konrad Hawkinson was identified as someone ...

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Feeding people in A.L. with God’s Word

In early January, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church installed its new pastor, Samuel Johnson. Joining him were members of ...

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President of the Mason City Clinic talks urology, bringing health care services to A.L.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Christopher Adams has practiced urology in Mason City. At this point in ...

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Removing barriers and reaching people

When you look back over the life of Albert Lean Angie Olson, you’ll quickly see someone who has ...

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Two congregations join hands

It was a big decision to make on Jan. 29, 2023, for two independent congregations after sustaining decades ...

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Improving health, confidence with Zumba: Albert Lea woman finds passion for fitness program, brings it to others in classes

With a smile on her face and a bounce in her step, Kristy Olson of Albert Lea is ...

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A day in the life of a school bus driver

Every weekday morning before sunrise, Esther Zezulka of Clarks Grove wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to begin her ...

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Owner of custom furniture business cultivates his woodworking skills, enjoys running his company in a small town shop

NORTHWOOD — Kevin Bishop of the Northwood area owns and operates the business Grass Lake Furniture. He creates ...

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