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Tribune announces First Team All-Area softball
Area softball players recognized First team Madison Fleek Albert Lea, senior, infield Madison Fleek was a power house at the plate in the 2021 season. ... Read more
3 days ago by Tyler Julson.
Summer Sizzler pickleball tournament open for registration
Registration for Albert Lea’s annual Summer Sizzler pickleball tournament Aug. 21-22 is now open. Online registration is available by following a link on the Albert ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Twins trade All-Star pitcher Berríos to Toronto
The playoff-chasing Toronto Blue Jays won the pursuit for All-Star pitcher José Berríos, acquiring the Minnesota right-hander for two minor leaguers on Friday. The Twins ... Read more
3 days ago by Associated Press.
Hoops Unleashed gives boys a chance to get time on the court, have fun
The Albert Lea boys’ basketball program put on their second Hoops Unleashed event of the summer on Wednesday night after getting rained out on July ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Minnesota gymnast Sunisa Lee takes Olympic gold
TOKYO — Sunisa Lee wanted to quit during quarantine. It all had become too much. The lingering pain from a broken foot. The deaths of ... Read more
4 days ago by Associated Press.
Albert Lea basketball gets new coach
The Albert Lea High School varsity boys’ basketball team recently handed the program reins over to a new coach. Harrison Koetz, originally from North Dakota, ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
A.L. 14U baseball team wins state championship
The Albert Lea 14U baseball team recently won the Minnesota Sports Federation Division A state championship. Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Talks stalled, but Buxton says he wants to stay with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton doesn’t have a new contract yet. He doesn’t have a target return date from his current injury, either. The Minnesota Twins ... Read more
6 days ago by Associated Press.
Vikings reassign unvaccinated coach Dennison to advisor role
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings and assistant coach Rick Dennison have found a solution for him to remain with the club despite his unvaccinated status ... Read more
6 days ago by Associated Press.
Outland trophy has eyes on Gopher standout Olson
University of Minnesota offensive lineman Conner Olson was named to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Outland Trophy today by the Football Writers Association ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Big Ten says schools will decide on COVID-19 protocols
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said the conference will take take a “decentralized” approach to COVID-19 protocols by allowing each school to put in place ... Read more
1 week ago by Associated Press.
Tigers host football camp
Area youth took to Hammer Field Complex this week to learn the fundamentals of football. Read more
1 week ago by Tyler Julson.
Choosing basketball over football was tough for Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs was the first athlete in Minnesota history to be named Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball in the same year, so choosing one sport ... Read more
1 week ago by Associated Press.
Rays acquire All-Star slugger Cruz from non-contending Twins
CLEVELAND — Nelson Cruz packed up his big bat and joined a contender. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Cruz, one of baseball’s most proven sluggers, ... Read more
1 week ago by Associated Press.
Post 56 falls to Packers
Albert Lea moves into consolation bracket By Albert Lea Tribune The Albert Lea American Legion Post 56 baseball team traveled to Austin Monday night for ... Read more