News Mrs. Gerry’s in Albert Lea expanding to make way for new products recently acquired Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen in Albert Lea is expanding within its current footprint to make way for the addition of the manufacturing of new products from ... Read more

News Wintry mix moving in late Friday night A wintry mix is expected to develop over Iowa and into southern Minnesota late Friday night, bringing with it snow, sleet and freezing rain. The ... Read more

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News Room broken into and other reports A room at Quality Inn, 2306 E. Main St., was reported broken into at 10:51 a.m. Wednesday. Damage was also reported to other rooms.   ... Read more

News Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid Back to the nitty gritty of governing after a national campaign, Gov. Tim Walz urged lawmakers Thursday to avoid a “retreat” to political corners and ... Read more