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          <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Falk named Section 1A Assistant Coach of the Year]]>
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          <![CDATA[Editorial: Plan ahead for severe weather emergencies]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hartland tornado. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/capitol-comments-allowing-biological-males-to-compete-in-female-school-sports-is-neither-fair-nor-safe-b8868abf</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: Allowing biological males to compete in female school sports is neither fair nor safe]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 12]]>
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      <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: Allowing biological males to compete in female school sports is neither fair nor safe]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/april-jeppson-making-difficult-but-necessary-decisions-5ad320fa</loc>
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          <![CDATA[April Jeppson: Making difficult, but necessary decisions]]>
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      <![CDATA[April Jeppson: Making difficult, but necessary decisions]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-raising-produce-and-healthy-habits-at-home-842f97cc</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Guest column: Raising produce — and healthy habits — at home]]>
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    <![CDATA[Erin Haag]]>
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      <![CDATA[Guest column: Raising produce — and healthy habits — at home]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-the-rise-of-anti-christian-nationalism-1e82bd8f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Letter: The rise of anti-Christian Nationalism]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: The rise of anti-Christian Nationalism]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Letter: Minions are picking up the slack from rich]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Reflections on Hawaiian vacation]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 9]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Reflections on Hawaiian vacation]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/documentary-screening-explores-the-story-behind-a-classic-movie-theater-icon-d2e129ef</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Documentary screening explores the story behind a classic movie theater icon]]>
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      <![CDATA[Documentary screening explores the story behind a classic movie theater icon]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/across-the-pastors-desk-seeing-the-compassion-of-god-d9a9cccd</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Seeing the compassion of God]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 8]]>
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      <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Seeing the compassion of God]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/administrators-corner-a-season-of-change-4ccfe229</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: A season of change]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tyler Johnson]]>
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      <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: A season of change]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/star-class-preparing-for-competition-11c45834</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Star Class: Preparing for competition]]>
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    <![CDATA[Selected fifth-grade students from Sibley Elementary are gearing up for the annual Math Masters competition in which students tackle a variety of questions in both team and individual settings. Sibley participants have been studying and practicing since January to sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills for eight rounds of competition, including fact drill, individual round and team competition. The local event will be in Austin on April 23 and students’ dedication will be recognized with the possibility of plaques, medallions and ribbons celebrating both effort and achievement in mathematics.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Star Class: Preparing for competition]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/alc-standout-standout-student-erik-boley-47206e21</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[ALC Standout Standout Student: Erik Boley]]>
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    <![CDATA[Erik Boley is this week's Area Learning Center Standout Student. Provided]]>
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      <![CDATA[ALC Standout Standout Student: Erik Boley]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/riverland-offers-home-and-market-gardener-training-with-season-long-program-in-austin-4bdb946c</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Riverland offers home and market gardener training with season-long program in Austin]]>
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      <![CDATA[Riverland offers home and market gardener training with season-long program in Austin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/thursdays-on-fountain-lineup-announced-474c5962</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T21:10:51.454Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Thursdays on Fountain lineup announced]]>
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      <![CDATA[Thursdays on Fountain lineup announced]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/tigers-defeat-panthers-in-big-9-battle-511720e6</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T21:01:29.122Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Tigers defeat Panthers in Big 9 battle]]>
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      <![CDATA[Tigers defeat Panthers in Big 9 battle]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/hole-in-one-at-rice-lake-golf-course-ff8191df</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:57:41.526Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Hole-in-one at Rice Lake Golf Course]]>
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    <![CDATA[Brad Helgeson , playing with Ryan Helgeson, Mike Piper and Mitch Storby, hit a hole-in-one this week at Rice Lake Golf Course Hole No. 6 at 112 yards using a pitching wedge.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Hole-in-one at Rice Lake Golf Course]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/albert-lea-softball-team-fights-back-in-loss-to-century-5e6326b8</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:52:07.418Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea softball team fights back in loss to Century]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea softball team fights back in loss to Century]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/scoreboard-2969ce4d</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:50:08.938Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Scoreboard]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/polka-party-to-return-thursday-1160ff78</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:29:41.152Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Polka party to return Thursday]]>
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      <![CDATA[Polka party to return Thursday]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/art-has-a-lot-to-offer-albert-lea-area-schools-students-gear-up-for-annual-all-school-art-show-a141bc93</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T20:20:55.481Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA['Art has a lot to offer': Albert Lea Area Schools students gear up for annual All-School Art Show ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Art from students at Southwest Middle School on display as part of the Albert Lea Area Schools K-12 Art Show, which will be at the Albert Lea Art Center now through April 25. ]]>
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      <![CDATA['Art has a lot to offer': Albert Lea Area Schools students gear up for annual All-School Art Show ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/stewart-h-willey-aa9b2faf</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T16:46:03.478Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Stewart H. Willey]]>
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      <![CDATA[Stewart H. Willey]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/first-home-buyer-guide-buying-a-house-in-bendigo-in-2026-90f4b51f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:09:30.460Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[First Home Buyer Guide: Buying a House in Bendigo in 2026
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/why-every-teacher-needs-a-dedicated-educator-calendar-619cb6d6</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:07:28.761Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why Every Teacher Needs a Dedicated Educator Calendar
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/exploring-cladding-a-practical-guide-to-materials-benefits-and-design-ideas-64be3c67</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:06:00.795Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Exploring Cladding: A Practical Guide to Materials, Benefits and Design Ideas
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/luxury-tile-designs-for-contemporary-homes-5698e6db</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:03:42.191Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Luxury Tile Designs for Contemporary Homes
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/decided-to-give-it-a-try-new-store-in-skyline-plaza-opens-selling-jewelry-other-accessories-ddf56235</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T21:15:55.175Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Decided to give it a try’: New store in Skyline Plaza opens selling jewelry, other accessories]]>
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    <![CDATA[MJ Collective LLC opened in Skyline Plaza Tuesday selling purses, watches and other accessories. Pictured is Michael Juntunen, who co-owns the store with wife Sarah; and son WIlliam Juntunen, who will be running the store on weekdays. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Decided to give it a try’: New store in Skyline Plaza opens selling jewelry, other accessories]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/june-colleen-jaspersen-79ed0ccc</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:13:34.979Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[June Colleen Jaspersen]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[June Colleen Jaspersen]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/assessor-questions-about-new-property-valuations-should-be-raised-this-month-and-next-a03b3a19</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:55:34.318Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Assessor: Questions about new property valuations should be raised this month and next ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Assessor: Questions about new property valuations should be raised this month and next ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/songbird-trail-secures-26-million-for-highway-13-pedestrian-bridge-in-albert-lea-277f8e0a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:20:50.644Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Songbird Trail secures $2.6 million for Highway 13 pedestrian bridge in Albert Lea  ]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[This drone shot shows Shoff Park, which would serve as a trailhead and the likely location for the pedestrian bridge.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Songbird Trail secures $2.6 million for Highway 13 pedestrian bridge in Albert Lea  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/the-rise-of-skill-based-slots-how-strategy-is-reshaping-digital-casinos-21bcb955</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:55:22.144Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Rise of Skill-Based Slots: How Strategy Is Reshaping Digital Casinos]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/how-to-record-electric-guitar-at-home-useful-tips-and-ready-made-setups-for-recording-74f393c6</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:27:41.367Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How to Record Electric Guitar at Home? Useful Tips and Ready-Made Setups for Recording
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-arrested-for-fleeing-tampering-with-motor-vehicle-and-other-reports-801148ec</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:15:08.255Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man arrested for fleeing, tampering with motor vehicle and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man arrested for fleeing, tampering with motor vehicle and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/village-spring-clean-up-invites-community-to-lend-a-hand-c406e628</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:54:47.704Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community invited to lend a hand at village spring clean-up]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[A portion of the village at the History Center of Freeborn County is captured from the sidewalk. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Community invited to lend a hand at village spring clean-up]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/a-solution-for-everyone-freeborn-county-implements-creative-method-to-protect-monarch-butterflies-drivers-159813d0</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:25:34.012Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A solution for everyone: Freeborn County implements creative method to protect monarch butterflies, drivers]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Freeborn County last spring put up butterfly signs so maintenance workers would know which locations were using special conservation practices. The signs are made from old road sign materials. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A solution for everyone: Freeborn County implements creative method to protect monarch butterflies, drivers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/judge-hears-arguments-to-keep-ice-away-from-minnesota-schools-321e6e32</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:14:09.425Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Judge hears arguments to keep ICE away from Minnesota schools
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        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Judge hears arguments to keep ICE away from Minnesota schools
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/authorities-glenville-woman-likely-had-medical-emergency-before-highway-65-crash-ac5c926e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:06:55.832Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Authorities: Glenville woman likely had medical emergency before Highway 65 crash  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Authorities: Glenville woman likely had medical emergency before Highway 65 crash  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/it-takes-a-whole-village-to-make-these-farms-work-2026-farm-family-of-the-year-talks-about-their-familys-legacy-5a0e9a67</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:09:05.583Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It takes a whole village to make these farms work’: 2026 Farm Family of the Year talks about their family’s legacy]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Zach and Steph Adams of Adams Grain Co. farm were named the 2026 Farm Family of the year. Here, they are pictured with their children, Kirk, center, Charlie, left and Josie, right.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It takes a whole village to make these farms work’: 2026 Farm Family of the Year talks about their family’s legacy]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/duane-l-thompson-b6e01243</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:03:35.002Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Duane L. Thompson]]>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_59625894-6fd2-4b4e-820f-98e64c559297.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Duane L. Thompson]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/donald-gimberline-3dd1a0f0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:55:17.036Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Donald Gimberline]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Donald Gimberline]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/janis-loy-stadheim-pierson-022e5f04</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:52:53.735Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Janis Loy Stadheim (Pierson)]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Janis Loy Stadheim (Pierson)]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/registered-predatory-offender-from-clarks-grove-charged-with-possessing-sharing-child-sexual-abuse-material-56b64bf3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:31:10.619Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Registered predatory offender recently released from prison facing new charges tied to child pornography]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Registered predatory offender recently released from prison facing new charges tied to child pornography]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/dundas-announces-run-for-district-23b-seat-dbe3777c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Austin educator announces run for District 23B seat
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Christoph Dundas announced his candidacy for the Minnesota House District 23B seat Tuesday evening at the Austin Public Library. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Austin educator announces run for District 23B seat
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/lake-mills-high-school-students-to-perform-annie-this-weekend-45fac144</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lake Mills High School students to perform “Annie”]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Annie, played by Avah Kebsch, sings "Tomorrow" with Sandy the dog, played by Remmy. The Lake Mills High School Chorus will perform "Annie" Friday at the school auditorium. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lake Mills High School students to perform “Annie”]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/ask-a-trooper-more-information-on-trailer-requirements-fb833868</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: More information on trailer requirements]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 6]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: More information on trailer requirements]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/my-point-of-view-check-out-more-about-the-statewide-candidates-for-office-b0e83369</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My Point of View: Check out more about the statewide candidates for office]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 17]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[My Point of View: Check out more about the statewide candidates for office]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/al-batt-i-felt-like-a-bag-of-hammers-but-not-as-smart-35d235db</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Al Batt: I felt like a bag of hammers but not as smart]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_7210274f-8b45-4845-9fa4-b4411d7f816c.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Al Batt]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea dance team members honored at end-of-season banquet]]>
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    <![CDATA[Albert Lea High School students will perform "Chicago: Teen Edition" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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    <![CDATA["Father of the Bride" will open April 23 and continue through May 2.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea Community Theatre announces cast, show dates for ‘Father of the Bride']]>
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          <![CDATA[Lyle James Boyer]]>
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          <![CDATA[Laverne D. Hauge]]>
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      <![CDATA[Julia Adeline Tonder (Edwards)]]>
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          <![CDATA[Joe Ryan steps up after 39-pitch inning in Twins’ victory over Tigers]]>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea school board considers moving Area Learning Center to Southwest Middle School  ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea school board considers moving Area Learning Center to Southwest Middle School  ]]>
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          <![CDATA[Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol
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          <![CDATA[Lake Mills athlete signs to wrestle at Luther College]]>
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      <![CDATA[Lake Mills athlete signs to wrestle at Luther College]]>
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          <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Line dancing, flea market and more]]>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea school board to consider 3 plans that could reshape the district in light of declining enrollment]]>
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          <![CDATA[Editorial: Ruby’s Pantry a blow to food security for many]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 48]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Ruby’s Pantry a blow to food security for many]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-tribune-thumbs-78e672a6</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 48]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/mark-glende-my-wife-the-strategist-the-filer-of-taxes-40399407</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mark Glende: My wife, the strategist, the filer of taxes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mark Glende]]>
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      <![CDATA[Mark Glende: My wife, the strategist, the filer of taxes]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/april-jeppson-a-little-extra-effort-can-go-a-long-way-6edb7d23</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[April Jeppson: A little extra effort can go a long way ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
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      <![CDATA[April Jeppson: A little extra effort can go a long way ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/senate-report-a-season-of-reflection-renewal-and-gratitude-8cb60f90</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Senate Report: A season of reflection, renewal and gratitude]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gene Dornink]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Senate Report: A season of reflection, renewal and gratitude]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-glad-trump-is-at-the-helm-aacd0a29</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Glad Trump is at the helm]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Glad Trump is at the helm]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-legalizing-use-of-recreational-marijuana-is-opening-a-giant-can-of-worms-0bcb6a4f</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Legalizing use of recreational marijuana is opening a giant can of worms]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Legalizing use of recreational marijuana is opening a giant can of worms]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-civil-war-roundtable-next-week-b0c72837</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Civil War Roundtable next week]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Civil War Roundtable next week]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-whats-really-happening-with-the-war-in-iran-f8735e4a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: What’s really happening with the war in Iran?]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: What’s really happening with the war in Iran?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-real-reason-for-easter-is-eternally-important-82fab37d</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Real reason for Easter is eternally important]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: Real reason for Easter is eternally important]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/library-to-present-lunch-and-learn-program-on-regional-role-in-manhattan-project-42cd3c06</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Library to present Lunch and Learn program on regional role in Manhattan Project]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/southwest-middle-school-standout-student-naw-flora-hsee-184e869e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southwest Middle School Standout Student: Naw Flora Hsee]]>
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    <![CDATA[Naw Flora Hsee is this week's Southwest Middle School Standout Student.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Southwest Middle School Standout Student: Naw Flora Hsee]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/across-the-pastors-desk-god-joins-us-when-we-worship-f43ea2bd</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: God joins us when we worship ]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Matt Hundley]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: God joins us when we worship ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/blood-drive-collects-35-pints-4943183d</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blood drive collects 35 pints]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/robin-gudal-walk-in-joy-and-victory-at-easter-dc14514c</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Walk in joy and victory at Easter]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 9]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Walk in joy and victory at Easter]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2026-grant-opportunities-announced-for-freeborn-county-nonprofits-4a9370be</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2026 grant opportunities announced for Freeborn County nonprofits]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/award-presented-to-citizens-of-the-year-d6c0b361</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Award presented to Citizens of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[The Albert Lea Tribune Citizen of the Year Committee presents Matt and Angela Moller of The Homestead Boutique with a plaque and subscription for being named the Citizens of the Year for 2026. Pictured in back, from left, are Crystal Miller, Don Nolander and Tom Sorenson. In front, from left, are Matt Moller, Angela Moller, RIck Mummert, Cindy Lunning-Armon and Sarah Stultz. Not pictured on the committee is John Holt. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Award presented to Citizens of the Year]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-high-school-and-area-learning-center-see-gains-in-four-year-graduation-rates-5c0f1ca2</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T23:17:48.465Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea High School and Area Learning Center see gains in four-year graduation rates  ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Albert Lea High School students file onto Jim Gustafson Field in 2025 at the start of the graduation ceremony. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Albert Lea High School and Area Learning Center see gains in four-year graduation rates  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/semac-announces-emergency-relief-fund-for-individual-artists-and-culture-bearers-in-southeastern-minnesota-fa4e3921</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:38:25.008Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Semac announces emergency relief fund for individual artists and culture bearers in southeastern Minnesota]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Semac announces emergency relief fund for individual artists and culture bearers in southeastern Minnesota]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/boys-basketball-awards-handed-out-at-banquet-25459c07</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:17:55.616Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boys' basketball awards handed out at banquet]]>
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    <![CDATA[The following received varsity awards at the recent Albert Lea boys’ basketball banquet: Tiger Award, Brodie Rassler; Highest Free Throw Percentage, Noah Teeter; Defensive MVP, Easton Schewe; Offensive MVP, Carter Conn; and Hardest Worker, RaRa Brown.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boys' basketball awards handed out at banquet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/scoreboard-1225d320</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:08:45.484Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Scoreboard]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/meet-the-athlete-danica-pestorious-37797b92</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:06:27.815Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Meet the Athlete: Danica Pestorious]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Danica Pestorious joined the golf team her sophomore year and is serving as captain this year.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Meet the Athlete: Danica Pestorious]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-boys-tennis-team-plays-hard-in-home-opener-dcf837e3</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:03:36.475Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea boys’ tennis team plays hard in home opener]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea boys’ tennis team plays hard in home opener]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/community-sew-day-slated-for-april-11-9c6b6f0b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T20:56:50.977Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community Sew Day slated for April 11]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/you-dont-realize-the-cost-of-abuse-exchange-club-center-for-family-unity-outlines-services-29b2f13e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T20:44:59.360Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['You don't realize the cost of abuse': Exchange Club Center for Family Unity outlines services ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In honor of this, the Exchange Club of Albert Lea hosted Beth Hortop, executive director of the Exchange Club Center for Family Unity in Owatonna. The center serves about 20 area counties, including Freeborn. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA['You don't realize the cost of abuse': Exchange Club Center for Family Unity outlines services ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-national-guard-activation-during-ice-surge-cost-state-52-million-17907bca</loc>
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    <![CDATA[Al Batt]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-pay-attention-to-how-judges-rule-for-repeat-offenders-7615dd16</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Letter: Pay attention to how judges rule for repeat offenders]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: Pay attention to how judges rule for repeat offenders]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-god-rejects-the-prayers-of-those-who-commit-violence-2ba86503</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: God rejects the prayers of those who commit violence]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: God rejects the prayers of those who commit violence]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-thanks-for-support-with-food-shelves-in-town-6384cff0</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Thanks for support with food shelves in town ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: Thanks for support with food shelves in town ]]>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Good Friday service at The Serenity Project]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/bolan-church-to-hold-baked-potato-fundraiser-a5652084</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-04-01T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bolan church to hold baked potato fundraiser
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/ignitemn-announces-winners-of-the-2026-ignite-cup-pitch-competition-d9cac62f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T22:15:32.975Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[IgniteMN announces winners of the 2026 Ignite Cup Pitch Competition ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Track'd RC of Albert Lea won third place at the recent 2026 Ignite Cup Pitch Competition.]]>
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      <![CDATA[IgniteMN announces winners of the 2026 Ignite Cup Pitch Competition ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/albert-lea-wrestlers-recognized-at-end-of-season-banquet-64fdf1e2</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T21:21:50.021Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea wrestlers recognized at end-of-season banquet]]>
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    <![CDATA[The Albert Lea wrestling program recently had its end-of-season banquet at the Albert Lea Moose Lodge. Ryan Collins was recognized as Most Valuable Player; Trent Ignaszewski as Most Improved Player; Brecken Wacholz received the Coaches Award; and Devon Groess received the Hammer Award.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea wrestlers recognized at end-of-season banquet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/anthony-edwards-returns-to-timberwolves-in-124-94-blowout-of-mavericks-ad366a53</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T21:02:09.020Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Anthony Edwards returns to Timberwolves in 124-94 blowout of Mavericks]]>
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      <![CDATA[Anthony Edwards returns to Timberwolves in 124-94 blowout of Mavericks]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/community-champions-to-be-honored-throughout-season-at-target-field-1fb1d185</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T21:00:52.306Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Community champions to be honored throughout season at Target Field]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/wuerflein-teaming-up-with-al-youth-baseball-association-b73312e3</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T20:40:44.463Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wuerflein teaming up with A.L. Youth Baseball Association]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/mndot-announces-2026-state-construction-projects-including-repair-of-i-35-bridges-over-albert-lea-lake-10987cae</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T19:05:42.795Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[MnDOT announces 2026 state construction projects, including repair of I-35 bridges over Albert Lea Lake]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[MnDOT announces 2026 state construction projects, including repair of I-35 bridges over Albert Lea Lake]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/data-shows-three-quarters-of-ice-arrestees-in-minnesota-had-no-criminal-record-ad1e5137</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T15:03:59.961Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Data shows three-quarters of ICE arrestees in Minnesota had no criminal record]]>
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    <![CDATA[ICE agents detain a man in south Minneapolis on Jan. 13. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Data shows three-quarters of ICE arrestees in Minnesota had no criminal record]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T14:50:15.400Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 cited for DWI and other reports]]>
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      <![CDATA[2 cited for DWI and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/lowell-james-helmers-402326ff</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T14:31:41.740Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lowell James Helmers]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/collin-hugh-roverud-4d00b34d</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T14:22:22.883Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Collin Hugh Roverud]]>
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      <![CDATA[Collin Hugh Roverud]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-31T10:56:46.227Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Community egg hunts, live music and more
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      <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Community egg hunts, live music and more
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-man-faces-prison-sentence-after-guilty-plea-in-i-35-wrong-way-crash-192092c9</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T21:46:01.354Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea man pleads guilty to criminal vehicular operation in wrong-way I-35 crash  ]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Anthony Graham]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea man pleads guilty to criminal vehicular operation in wrong-way I-35 crash  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/kathryn-kay-kathy-otteson-underland-5dbf53b9</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T17:05:02.276Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Kathryn Kay "Kathy" (Otteson) Underland]]>
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      <![CDATA[Kathryn Kay "Kathy" (Otteson) Underland]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/benjamin-arlen-wilder-36cedb30</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T15:54:32.159Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Benjamin Arlen Wilder]]>
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      <![CDATA[Benjamin Arlen Wilder]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/phyllis-benesch-2b7fae23</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T15:41:54.511Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Phyllis Benesch]]>
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      <![CDATA[Phyllis Benesch]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/6-best-places-to-buy-youtube-views-fast-results-dd6ecb94</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T15:26:56.694Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[6 Best Places to Buy Youtube Views (Fast Results)]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/1-injured-in-vehicle-rollover-west-of-conger-bfa813dc</loc>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T15:18:08.586Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[1 injured in vehicle rollover west of Conger]]>
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      <![CDATA[1 injured in vehicle rollover west of Conger]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/no-kings-organizers-aim-to-harness-momentum-heading-into-high-stakes-midterms-1794a9d7</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T13:53:56.504Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘No Kings’ organizers aim to harness momentum heading into high-stakes midterms
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      <![CDATA[‘No Kings’ organizers aim to harness momentum heading into high-stakes midterms
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/usda-cancels-300m-grant-program-affecting-projects-for-underserved-minnesota-farmers-e99e8530</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T13:50:25.651Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[USDA cancels $300M grant program, affecting projects for underserved Minnesota farmers
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Seventy-year-old John Jensen plants canola on Monday, May 13, 2019, near Stephen, where he farms with his son Brian and daughter-in-law Betsy. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[USDA cancels $300M grant program, affecting projects for underserved Minnesota farmers
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/ronnenberg-wins-district-23a-republican-endorsement-5e1e394a</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-30T00:17:53.973Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ronnenberg wins against Van Beek for District 23A Republican endorsement]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nick Ronnenberg received the Republican endorsement for District 23A representative Saturday against opponent Keith Van Beek. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ronnenberg wins against Van Beek for District 23A Republican endorsement]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/quilting-group-in-albert-lea-donates-project-to-local-veteran-bf9c46b0</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-29T01:56:16.406Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quilting group in Albert Lea donates project to local veteran]]>
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    <![CDATA[Quilting group the Sassy Stitchers presented local veteran Bryan Tlamka with a quilt they made out of his old uniforms. Friday. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Quilting group in Albert Lea donates project to local veteran]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/more-than-just-fighting-fires-bc30179f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T02:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[More than just fighting fires]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Albert Lea firefighters work to install new batteries in smoke detectors this week at a home.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[More than just fighting fires]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-citys-efforts-on-housing-are-paying-off-in-al-2e29baf4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: City’s efforts on housing are paying off in A.L. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: City’s efforts on housing are paying off in A.L. ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/sports-memories-wendorff-named-to-all-state-team-1787fe7b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Wendorff named to All-State team]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 10]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Wendorff named to All-State team]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-tribune-thumbs-de1d8411</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 48]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/ask-a-trooper-driver-distraction-is-the-leading-factor-in-crashes-in-minnesota-f9a2a421</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: Driver distraction is the leading factor in crashes in Minnesota]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 6]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: Driver distraction is the leading factor in crashes in Minnesota]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-40-years-of-building-community-through-economic-development-a6d4c0ab</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: 40 years of building community through economic development]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mary Athey]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest column: 40 years of building community through economic development]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-teachers-have-become-trauma-sponges-3779694e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest Column: Teachers have become trauma sponges]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Mary Hinnenkamp]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest Column: Teachers have become trauma sponges]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/capitol-comments-how-a-state-agency-can-kill-a-bill-e5515a44</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: How a state agency can ‘kill’ a bill]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 12]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: How a state agency can ‘kill’ a bill]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/april-jeppson-theres-more-than-enough-for-all-to-succeed-9a29fd3d</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[April Jeppson: There’s more than enough for all to succeed]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_25642b0c-8cc3-4407-85a8-739eb0ba9258.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[April Jeppson: There’s more than enough for all to succeed]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/meet-the-athlete-evan-anfinson-28a621bc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:40:32.656Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Meet the Athlete: Evan Anfinson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_27a7d11d-686a-4fd9-93f4-ebab669834d7.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Evan Anfinson is on the Albert Lea High School golf team.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Meet the Athlete: Evan Anfinson]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-state-needs-to-fund-public-schools-fairly-a3649d37</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: State needs to fund public schools fairly]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2d9ed825-6127-568a-94df-3fdd8cf25a7f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: State needs to fund public schools fairly]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-whats-the-truth-behind-trumps-actions-d8cccad7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: What’s the truth behind Trump’s actions?]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: What’s the truth behind Trump’s actions?]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/western-star-lodge-donates-to-north-star-honor-flights-at-this-weeks-meeting-467f8704</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Western Star Lodge donates to North Star Honor Flights at this week’s meeting]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Western Star LodgeNo. 26 on Wednesday gave a $1,000 donation to North Star Honor Flights, an organization that allows veterans to travel to Washington, D.C., to see the military monuments made in their honor. Pictured are lodge members Lynn Berven and Paul Luttrell presenting a check to JoAnne Fuller of North Star Honor Flights.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Western Star Lodge donates to North Star Honor Flights at this week’s meeting]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/across-the-pastors-desk-seek-gods-purpose-for-your-life-c021bcd6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Seek God’s purpose for your life]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 25]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Seek God’s purpose for your life]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/organizations-freeborn-american-legion-auxiliary-e2606a9e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Organizations: Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/hawthorne-achieves-level-2-certification-in-marzano-high-reliability-schools-2839d969</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hawthorne achieves Level 2 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_09416793-2ae9-5f4a-aec5-5d3b1890c543.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Marie Adams]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hawthorne achieves Level 2 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/ignitemn-names-susan-langer-as-new-executive-director-f82dcfc4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[IgniteMN names Susan Langer as new executive director]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_065f134b-37b3-4180-9509-4acf82edfbac.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Susan Langer was appointed as IgniteMN's new Executive Director on Thursday at the 2026 Ignite Cup.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[IgniteMN names Susan Langer as new executive director]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/duplicate-bridge-results-from-tuesday-and-wednesday-games-announced-school-age-children-can-learn-duplicate-bridge-47203979</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Duplicate bridge results from Tuesday and Wednesday games announced, school-age children can learn duplicate bridge]]>
        </news:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/standout-student-sadie-nappin-b987f6a0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Standout Student: Sadie Nappin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_85b464e9-6dbd-48d7-aa45-ee4ee135d02d.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Sadie Nappin is this week's Standout Student. Provided]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Standout Student: Sadie Nappin]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/area-veterans-recognized-with-quilts-of-valor-in-ceremony-d8713d8b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Area veterans recognized with Quilts of Valor in ceremony ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_15df6ee0-40f7-4a05-9dbd-da4aaaaf9a45.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Albert Lea Legion Auxiliary Post 56 on March 20 presented five Quilts of Valor to the following veterans: from left, Robert Levison, Orville Ohm, Gerald Redig, Joseph Redig and Larry Schroader.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Area veterans recognized with Quilts of Valor in ceremony ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-legion-presented-with-award-350c871f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea Legion presented with award]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_24c1b099-71f5-4773-bc0c-98f4eeb29a6f.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Minnesota American Legion presented the Outstanding Post Award to the Albert Lea Legion Post 56 at the Appreciation Rally in Bloomington on March 14.  The award is in recognition of the Legion's dedication and service to the American Legion's commitment to the four pillars: Veterans affairs and rehabilitation, national security, Americanism and children and youth.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Albert Lea Legion presented with award]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/star-class-making-music-having-fun-a9ab59a6</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Star Class: Making music, having fun]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_9f061098-3fc4-4844-8526-7ade857c78b9.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[At Lakeview Elementary School, students are engaging in cardio drumming, combining physical movement with music and rhythm. They are having a blast while drumming and creating exciting, energetic music together. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Star Class: Making music, having fun]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/robin-gudal-we-have-life-because-of-jesus-66b5c86b</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: We have life because of Jesus]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: We have life because of Jesus]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-energy-resources-looking-for-next-ambassadog-now-accepting-nominations-ef63a11a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-28T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Energy Resources looking for next ‘ambassadog,’ now accepting nominations]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tacoma and Waffles were last year's "ambassadogs" for the Minnesota Energy Resouces safe digging campaign. Provided]]>
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      <![CDATA[Minnesota Energy Resources looking for next ‘ambassadog,’ now accepting nominations]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/ice-is-out-on-fountain-lake-18edc179</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T21:07:48.018Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ice is out on Fountain Lake]]>
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    <![CDATA[The last of the ice on Fountain Lake went out Friday afternoon in Edgewater Bay. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ice is out on Fountain Lake]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/court-dispositions-march-10-19-2026-c6221805</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T14:37:38.315Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 10-19, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 10-19, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/port-authority-purchases-mayo-properties-including-lot-of-old-high-school-a81a6770</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:58:49.010Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Port Authority purchases vacant Mayo properties, including lot of old high school ]]>
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    <![CDATA[The former Albert Lea High School site that Mayo Clinic Health System used for a parking lot is now owned by the Albert Lea Port Authority. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Port Authority purchases vacant Mayo properties, including lot of old high school ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/conservative-groups-image-mocking-the-late-melissa-hortman-draws-scorn-e36f5064</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-27T10:26:50.235Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Conservative group’s image mocking the late Melissa Hortman draws scorn]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Conservative group’s image mocking the late Melissa Hortman draws scorn]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/finalists-named-for-albert-lea-teacher-of-the-year-b95d6eaa</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-26T21:46:37.034Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Finalists named for Albert Lea Teacher of the Year]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ted Herman]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Finalists named for Albert Lea Teacher of the Year]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/theres-a-lot-of-women-out-here-that-we-can-connect-with-bank-hosts-first-women-focused-business-networking-event-882804fa</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-26T13:47:07.544Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘There's a lot of women out here that we can connect with’: Bank hosts first women-focused business networking event]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[About 90 local businesswomen gathered at Arcadian Bank Wednesday for the first women's networking event, She Means Business. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘There's a lot of women out here that we can connect with’: Bank hosts first women-focused business networking event]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-previously-convicted-in-albert-lea-teen-overdose-death-now-faces-felony-domestic-assault-charges-in-austin-84054e57</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-26T01:09:24.496Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man previously convicted in Albert Lea teen overdose death now faces felony domestic assault charges in Austin  ]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Dustin Charles Chenevert]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man previously convicted in Albert Lea teen overdose death now faces felony domestic assault charges in Austin  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-to-celebrate-10-years-of-blue-zones-with-community-walk-d90bb02d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T22:06:01.860Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea to celebrate 10 years of Blue Zones with community walk]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Participants in the 2009 walking moais cross the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Richway Drive at the start of the moai celebration in August 2009. Summer walking moais will kick off again on Saturday morning at Fountain Lake Park. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea to celebrate 10 years of Blue Zones with community walk]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-semcac-seek-more-than-430000-grant-for-owner-occupied-home-rehabilitation-561926dd</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T22:01:33.993Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City of Albert Lea, SEMCAC seek more than $430,000 grant for owner-occupied home rehabilitation  ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City of Albert Lea, SEMCAC seek more than $430,000 grant for owner-occupied home rehabilitation  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/albert-lea-magazine/seeing-the-world-3-exchange-students-in-albert-lea-take-on-school-family-life-in-america-0a1c8e25</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T21:16:34.100Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Seeing the world: 3 exchange students in Albert Lea take on school, family, life in America]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Exchange students living in Albert Lea include, from left, Lucia Valencia Molina, Nina Moreira Lin and Victor Vazquez Andres.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Seeing the world: 3 exchange students in Albert Lea take on school, family, life in America]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/that-text-or-email-about-unpaid-traffic-fines-is-likely-a-scam-officials-say-5f137d7b</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T20:56:55.213Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[That text or email about unpaid traffic fines is likely a scam, officials say]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[That text or email about unpaid traffic fines is likely a scam, officials say]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minn-court-of-appeals-weighs-challenge-to-megabills-at-the-capitol-with-gun-law-at-stake-18d81a5b</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T20:50:50.054Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake
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        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minn. Court of Appeals weighs challenge to megabills at the Capitol with gun law at stake
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/storage-unit-broken-into-and-other-reports-2b332923</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T20:47:42.998Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Storage unit broken into and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Storage unit broken into and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/sandra-carol-van-wilgen-23bfc6ef</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T19:17:11.684Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sandra Carol Van Wilgen]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sandra Carol Van Wilgen]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/todd-edward-streckert-fb864b8a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T16:37:50.027Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Todd Edward Streckert]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Todd Edward Streckert]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/how-small-town-americans-are-keeping-up-with-the-shift-to-digital-payments-and-online-financial-tools-99d6c884</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T14:20:02.441Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How small-town Americans are keeping up with the shift to digital payments and online financial tools]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/why-green-building-materials-still-have-a-dirty-logistics-problem-59e28615</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T14:14:18.064Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why Green Building Materials Still Have a Dirty Logistics Problem]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/streaming-how-to-improve-the-quality-of-streamed-audio-edec7489</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T13:58:39.835Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Streaming: how to improve the quality of streamed audio?
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/5-ways-to-improve-the-sound-of-your-turntable-a1473a5a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T13:57:13.808Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 ways to improve the sound of your turntable
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-thanks-to-area-farmers-others-in-agriculture-f92e42ae</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Thanks to area farmers, others in agriculture]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Thanks to area farmers, others in agriculture]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/al-batt-a-slow-driver-is-anyone-ahead-of-us-bcbdd324</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Al Batt: A slow driver is anyone ahead of us]]>
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    <![CDATA[Al Batt]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Al Batt: A slow driver is anyone ahead of us]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-althing-clinic-a-game-changer-for-seniors-14566e60</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: Althing Clinic a game-changer for seniors ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest column: Althing Clinic a game-changer for seniors ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/my-point-of-view-partake-in-events-that-build-community-heritage-culture-25a7e50f</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My Point of View: Partake in events that build community, heritage, culture]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 17]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[My Point of View: Partake in events that build community, heritage, culture]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/sarah-stultz-calls-with-grandma-and-other-bright-spots-6f11a503</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Calls with Grandma and other bright spots ]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Calls with Grandma and other bright spots ]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-taxing-more-while-doing-less-27fe946f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Taxing more while doing less]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2d9ed825-6127-568a-94df-3fdd8cf25a7f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Taxing more while doing less]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-iran-another-forever-war-557a6114</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Iran: Another forever war ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Iran: Another forever war ]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/campus-notes-d8df90a3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Campus notes]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-scouts-families-collect-over-50k-pounds-of-food-cb941e61</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Scouts, families collect over 50K pounds of food]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-students-win-prizes-in-c-spans-national-documentary-competition-ecfebd55</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea students win prizes in C-SPAN’s national documentary competition]]>
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    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/no-kings-rally-to-be-held-saturday-in-al-2a91250e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-25T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[No Kings rally to be held Saturday in A.L.]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/court-dispositions-march-5-9-2026-b0ade553</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:35:15.581Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 5-9, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 5-9, 2026]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/never-going-to-happen-walz-says-he-wont-opt-minnesota-into-federal-tax-change-b41f5c23</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:27:37.081Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Never going to happen’: Walz says he won’t opt Minnesota into federal tax change]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_38070d6b-172f-4438-b5e6-092a07e039bc.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Never going to happen’: Walz says he won’t opt Minnesota into federal tax change]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-sues-feds-for-evidence-in-ice-shootings-4e24fd3f</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:26:24.064Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, left, and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty speak to reporters in Minneapolis on Tuesday, about their lawsuit against the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings]]>
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/chamber-names-47th-farm-family-of-the-year-at-luncheon-53e4107b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T22:20:17.405Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chamber names 47th Farm Family of the Year at luncheon]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_16218f3b-987b-4123-8e8f-8b7e3857c5cf.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Zach and Steph Adams and their children, Kirk, Charlie and Josie Adams, were named the 47th Freeborn County Farm Family of the Year. The family received a signed certificate from  the University of Minnesota Extension Office, a plaque from the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and $100 in Chamber Bucks. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chamber names 47th Farm Family of the Year at luncheon]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/william-bill-nelson-a4601dc0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T16:56:57.628Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[William "Bill" Nelson]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_37593ff4-e499-496d-a6e8-f81fbbff7673.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[William "Bill" Nelson]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/bryan-david-skogheim-87a74beb</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T16:45:32.572Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bryan David Skogheim]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_42b4623e-b2f1-4145-a46a-8c21f05ba4ae.jpeg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Bryan David Skogheim]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/house-fire-and-other-reports-ee8b2fe8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T14:49:54.909Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[House fire and other reports]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_3b192e9a-9b8f-531d-bc4a-b16a67389006.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[House fire and other reports]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/frances-wittrock-e9fdfb23</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T13:28:29.105Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Frances Wittrock]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_39fda08f-6256-4149-be0a-e967d46ee28f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Frances Wittrock]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/arnold-arnie-axel-skov-3e5b7c61</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T13:17:05.895Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Arnold "Arnie" Axel Skov]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2e0d0124-3247-41fe-947d-99effaf61cd2.JPG</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Arnold "Arnie" Axel Skov]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/medicare-billing-snafu-brings-new-financial-woes-to-minnesota-rural-hospitals-22a6f03a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T11:11:26.147Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_38070d6b-172f-4438-b5e6-092a07e039bc.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals
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</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/5-things-to-do-this-week-cancer-auction-pancake-breakfast-easter-egg-bingo-and-more-f80b7bad</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T11:02:04.988Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Cancer auction pancake breakfast, Easter egg bingo and more]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Cancer auction pancake breakfast, Easter egg bingo and more]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/city-council-approves-2-local-cannabis-registrations-a1219583</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-24T10:58:23.339Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[City Council approves 2 local cannabis registrations]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_9ded1db9-1c80-505d-a295-d2da9cd6827b.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[City Council approves 2 local cannabis registrations]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-charged-with-critically-assaulting-albert-lea-man-with-meat-cleaver-2a5ba57b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T20:06:42.772Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Prosecutor: Elderly man suffered brain bleeds in alleged meat cleaver assault, $500k bail set  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_1974b145-908c-4ac5-96bb-fda64158b09c.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Prosecutor: Elderly man suffered brain bleeds in alleged meat cleaver assault, $500k bail set  ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/mary-a-renchin-db7a22e5</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T20:02:56.894Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mary Alice Renchin]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_aca59038-0f00-40a9-8280-be213c90ac8a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mary Alice Renchin]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesotas-new-paid-leave-program-is-a-godsend-to-some-frustrating-to-others-d2274173</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T19:23:16.036Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota's new paid leave program is a godsend to some, frustrating to others
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_38070d6b-172f-4438-b5e6-092a07e039bc.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota's new paid leave program is a godsend to some, frustrating to others
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-legislatures-deadlines-could-filter-high-interest-bills-this-week-2a2d1d47</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T19:21:37.648Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Legislature’s deadlines could filter high-interest bills this week
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_5572c86d-5d08-46d0-ac86-4e236265064e.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Fifth grade classmates of Harper Moyski, who was shot and killed in the Annunciation shooting last August, visit a memorial honoring her and Fletcher Merkel at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Feb. 26. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota Legislature’s deadlines could filter high-interest bills this week
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    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/why-more-americans-are-turning-to-short-term-loans-for-unexpected-expenses-65e14561</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T18:24:57.602Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Why More Americans Are Turning to Short-Term Loans for Unexpected Expenses]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/until-you-experience-being-in-a-burning-building-you-cant-imagine-it-e34f3435</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-23T14:48:06.193Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Until you experience being in a burning building, you can’t imagine it' ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_cb6ca5ae-4a73-426f-a8f1-f36148e579d1.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The fire makes its way through the house at the end of the training day on Saturday. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Until you experience being in a burning building, you can’t imagine it' ]]>
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<url>
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          <![CDATA[Letter: Art Center helps the community in many ways]]>
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          <![CDATA[Letter: Please look at your neighbors like humans]]>
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          <![CDATA[Applications accepted for Head Start programs]]>
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          <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Rescued from the slimy pit of sin]]>
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      <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Rescued from the slimy pit of sin]]>
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          <![CDATA[Marriage licenses issued: February 2026]]>
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          <![CDATA[Golden K Kiwanis Club makes donation]]>
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    <![CDATA[Golden K Kiwanis Vice President Donna Ward hands a donation to Robyn Joel, director of the Freeborn County Humane Society, at a recent meeting. Provided]]>
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      <![CDATA[Golden K Kiwanis Club makes donation]]>
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          <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: ‘It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming’]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: ‘It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming’]]>
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          <![CDATA[Firearms safety classes starting soon]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T23:22:16.814Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea teen describes winning a Paralympic gold medal]]>
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    <![CDATA[Landon Uthke plays sled hockey at the Paralympic games in Italy earlier this month. Team USA went on to win the gold medal for the fifth consecutive time. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea teen describes winning a Paralympic gold medal]]>
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          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 3-4, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: March 3-4, 2026]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T21:46:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[With Walz exit, Flanagan faces fraud scrutiny in U.S. Senate race]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan stopped in Albert Lea Sunday for a visit with supporters at Main Street Family Restaurant as part of her “Loud and Clear Voice Tour: Roadmap to the Caucus.” This event is part of a statewide tour of 40 events she is doing in 38 cities ahead of precinct caucuses on Feb. 3. “What I heard in Albert Lea today was a deep frustration with a system that isn’t working for everyday people,” Flanagan said. “Whether it’s health care that costs too much, immigration policies that hurt our neighbors, or an economy rigged for the rich, Minnesotans want leaders who are willing to fight for them and not just protect the status quo. That’s how I’ve led my entire career, and it’s why I’m running for the U.S. Senate.”]]>
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      <![CDATA[With Walz exit, Flanagan faces fraud scrutiny in U.S. Senate race]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:43:38.371Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charles T. Montanye]]>
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      <![CDATA[Charles T. Montanye]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/douglas-doug-clough-a012a45d</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:41:08.092Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Douglas “Doug” Clough]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Douglas “Doug” Clough]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/she-truly-has-made-a-difference-thorne-crest-activities-director-to-retire-after-almost-50-years-c3a1ce1a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T15:06:59.787Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘She truly has made a difference’: Thorne Crest activities director to retire after almost 50 years]]>
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    <![CDATA[Thorne Crest Senior Living Community Activities Director Marilyn Claassen started at the organization in 1976. She will retire April 1. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘She truly has made a difference’: Thorne Crest activities director to retire after almost 50 years]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/chainsaws-reported-stolen-and-other-reports-de346f63</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T14:57:22.057Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Chainsaws reported stolen and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Chainsaws reported stolen and other reports]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/self-driving-cars-are-here-minnesota-lawmakers-debate-how-to-regulate-them-056adc8d</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T10:23:09.006Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Self-driving cars are here. Minnesota lawmakers debate how to regulate them
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Self-driving cars are here. Minnesota lawmakers debate how to regulate them
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/council-to-vote-on-registrations-for-2-local-companies-for-retail-cannabis-dispensaries-1196a21c</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T10:20:42.768Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Council to vote on registrations for 2 local companies for retail cannabis dispensaries]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Council to vote on registrations for 2 local companies for retail cannabis dispensaries]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/minnesota-twins-rising-stars-to-watch-in-the-2026-mlb-season-5e5fdc41</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-20T03:22:20.037Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Rising Stars to Watch in the 2026 MLB Season]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/albert-lea-magazine/a-home-with-a-history-fountain-street-home-features-many-elements-from-a-bygone-era-95d03043</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T23:59:41.014Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[A home with a history: Fountain Street home features many elements from a bygone era
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[A home with a history: Fountain Street home features many elements from a bygone era
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/the-next-level-in-business-family-expands-auto-business-to-new-space-adds-branding-business-store-to-building-301cc64b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T21:33:30.652Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘The next level in business’: Family expands Main Street Auto to new space, adds branding business store to building]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Wangness family recently expanded their business, Main Street Auto, to a new location in Albert Lea. They also added Kelly Wangness and daughter Alexa Christensen's business, Southern Minnesota Branding, to the same building. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘The next level in business’: Family expands Main Street Auto to new space, adds branding business store to building]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/ignitemn-southern-minnesota-initiative-foundation-announce-top-5-finalists-for-2026-ignite-cup-pitch-competition-573a8676</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T21:03:29.184Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[IgniteMN,  Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announce top 5 finalists for 2026 Ignite Cup Pitch Competition ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_5586f504-7092-4f94-9341-2c3dd5f713dc.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[IgniteMN,  Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announce top 5 finalists for 2026 Ignite Cup Pitch Competition ]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/lowell-james-helmers-7999e40e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T19:45:30.287Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lowell James Helmers]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/charles-chuck-whitcome-2090ccec</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T19:42:04.064Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Charles “Chuck” Whitcome]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Charles “Chuck” Whitcome]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/leo-eugene-osbeck-cf175b09</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T19:31:38.122Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Leo Eugene Osbeck]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_f8024310-0861-49af-974c-349cbfc2d227.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Leo Eugene Osbeck]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/two-years-after-employee-at-the-willows-purchases-the-restaurant-woman-enjoys-working-with-her-son-5fda9dbe</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-19T00:38:10.170Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Two years after employee at The Willows purchases the restaurant, woman enjoys working with her son]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The Willows of New Richland owner Julie Arnold, and her youngest son, Chris O’Brien, stand in front of the fireplace at the restaurant in late January. Arnold said the two make a good team, with O’Brien handling the kitchen, and Arnold overseeing the front end of the business. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Two years after employee at The Willows purchases the restaurant, woman enjoys working with her son]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/glenville-man-named-minn-trucking-associations-truck-driver-of-the-year-60afff83</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T23:10:29.959Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Glenville man named Minn. Trucking Association’s Truck Driver of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gary Klingson in late January was named the Minnesota Truckers Association's Truck Driver of the Year in a banquet in Vandais Heights. Here, he is pictured with his wife, Lori.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Glenville man named Minn. Trucking Association’s Truck Driver of the Year]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/its-either-now-or-never-area-couple-purchases-former-lairs-66-continues-legacy-of-full-service-station-f813c513</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T23:07:33.792Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘It’s either now or never’: Area couple purchases former Lair’s 66, continues legacy of full-service station]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Derek and Jamie Swanson purchased what was formerly known as Lair's 66 last fall after the former owners had the business for over 30 years. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘It’s either now or never’: Area couple purchases former Lair’s 66, continues legacy of full-service station]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/expand-the-house-shrink-the-senate-minnesota-lawmakers-debate-changes-to-avoid-another-tie-304a35fc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T22:32:25.572Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Expand the House, shrink the Senate? Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to avoid another tie]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The dome of the Minnesota Capitol stands out against a background of blue skies on a sunny afternoon in St. Paul in 2024. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Expand the House, shrink the Senate? Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to avoid another tie]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/i-want-to-make-reading-accessible-for-folks-bookstore-in-skyline-plaza-offers-previously-owned-books-other-items-5a1951e8</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T22:27:16.168Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['I want to make reading accessible for folks': Bookstore in Skyline Plaza offers previously owned books, other items ]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Leslie Kaup and Bille Busse opened Wild Again Books & Oddities as a way to give previously owned books new life as well as sell other items.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['I want to make reading accessible for folks': Bookstore in Skyline Plaza offers previously owned books, other items ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/record-high-demand-for-food-aid-as-minnesotans-make-9-million-visits-to-food-shelves-in-2025-0dfcd22f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T21:21:39.242Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_c8c57189-ec72-472e-ab54-fb7cabe1b464.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-help-your-neighbors-in-foodshare-campaign-aa60282b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Help your neighbors in FoodShare campaign]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Editorial: Help your neighbors in FoodShare campaign]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/al-batt-be-sure-to-check-in-innumerably-before-you-check-out-7592ae96</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Al Batt: Be sure to check in innumerably before you check out]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Al Batt]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Al Batt: Be sure to check in innumerably before you check out]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/my-point-of-view-affordable-health-care-for-rural-residents-must-be-a-priority-98fe4a00</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My Point of View: Affordable health care for rural residents must be a priority]]>
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    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Angie Hanson]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[My Point of View: Affordable health care for rural residents must be a priority]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/sarah-stultz-albert-lea-has-a-new-celebrity-in-its-midst-ac44e9fa</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Albert Lea has a new hero in its midst]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Albert Lea has a new hero in its midst]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/mark-glende-spring-a-season-of-hope-and-betrayal-11f004f4</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mark Glende: Spring — a season of hope and betrayal]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mark Glende]]>
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      <![CDATA[Mark Glende: Spring — a season of hope and betrayal]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-vote-against-the-save-act-06b18d83</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Vote against the SAVE Act]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: Vote against the SAVE Act]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-stop-trying-to-make-life-miserable-for-american-indians-in-our-state-c8133bdc</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Stop trying to make life miserable for American Indians in our state]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Stop trying to make life miserable for American Indians in our state]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/disabled-american-veterans-donates-flag-to-good-samaritan-society-in-albert-lea-7428adaa</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Disabled American Veterans donates flag to Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dana Nelson, on behalf of Glaydon Iverson Chapter 16 of the Disabled American Veterans Minnesota, donates an American Flag to the Good Samaritan Society — Albert Lea. Receiving the flag is maintenance technician Jacob Sprau, an Army National Guard veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom; and Zac Holldorf, environmental services director. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Disabled American Veterans donates flag to Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/disabled-american-vets-donate-to-honor-flight-8b05e113</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-18T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Disabled American Vets donate to Honor Flight]]>
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    <![CDATA[The local Disabled American Veterans chapter recently donated $3,500 to the North Star Honor Flight. Pictured, from left, are Lynn Berven, Bryan Tlamka , JoAnne Fuller and Greg Sundholm.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Disabled American Vets donate to Honor Flight]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/new-tech-tax-part-of-walz-budget-plan-that-includes-other-tax-cuts-recovery-assistance-6c5a2b8a</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:33:51.514Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New tech tax part of Walz budget plan that includes other tax cuts, recovery assistance]]>
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    <![CDATA[Gov. Tim Walz presents his supplemental budget plan Tuesday at the Eastside YMCA in St. Paul. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[New tech tax part of Walz budget plan that includes other tax cuts, recovery assistance]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/homelessness-is-everywhere-0b280583</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T22:01:56.340Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Homelessness is everywhere': Local couple volunteers time, resources to help unhoused in St. Paul, Albert Lea]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Joseph and Nikole Nelson of Albert Lea visit a tent community in St. Paul each week to serve a meal to the residents as well as donate clothing, winter gear and other items.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA['Homelessness is everywhere': Local couple volunteers time, resources to help unhoused in St. Paul, Albert Lea]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-deal-between-sutter-and-allina-health-7debe438</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:54:49.401Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What you need to know about the deal between Sutter and Allina Health]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/former-health-commissioner-returns-to-advise-walz-on-minnesota-hospitals-c05568e4</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:52:01.671Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Former health commissioner returns to advise Walz on Minnesota hospitals]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/albert-lea-girls-basketball-team-celebrates-at-end-of-season-banquet-f95775c2</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:45:52.294Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea girls’ basketball team celebrates at end-of-season banquet]]>
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    <![CDATA[Albert Lea girls’ varsity team awards given out at a recent banquet were from left, Sophie Paulson, Most Improved; Hailee Godeke,  Defensive Player; Makenna Oudekerk, Offensive Player; and  Aliyah Heideman, Tiger Award. Provided]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Albert Lea girls’ basketball team celebrates at end-of-season banquet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/girls-compete-at-mn-usa-wrestling-state-tourney-tournament-9c91dc9a</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:43:13.729Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Girls compete at MN USA Wrestling State Tourney Tournament]]>
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    <![CDATA[Albert Lea girl wrestlers competed at the MN USA Wrestling State Tournament on March 13. Pictured, from left, in bottom row, are Athena Hable, first place, 160 pounds, 12U; Jillian Jacobs, sixth place, 8U; Elsie Jaeger, fifth place, 8U. In back row, from left, are Sophie Troster, first place, 100 pounds, 14U; Micaiah Lenway, first place, 140 pounds, 16U; Laila Ignaszewski, fourth place, 130 pounds, 14U; Sophia Lares, sixth place, 90 pounds, 10U; Brynley Kirsch-Bolinger, second place, 80 pounds, 10U.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Girls compete at MN USA Wrestling State Tourney Tournament]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/court-dispositions-feb-25-march-2-2026-548d0326</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T21:33:19.415Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 25-March 2, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 25-March 2, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/darlene-lois-peterson-kittelson-546b1173</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T16:49:55.055Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Darlene Lois Peterson Kittelson]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/freeborn-county-to-allow-rifles-for-deer-season-under-new-minnesota-law-38dc1d49</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T15:03:36.223Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freeborn County to allow rifles for deer season under new Minnesota law  ]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Archery harvest was up 8% compared to 2024, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Freeborn County to allow rifles for deer season under new Minnesota law  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/injury-crash-and-other-reports-8f3a5f62</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T14:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Injury crash and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Injury crash and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-home-prices-fell-in-february-9c18b595</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T10:22:40.602Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota home prices fell in February
]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota home prices fell in February
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/school-board-terminates-19-probationary-teachers-puts-5-on-leave-at-end-of-school-year-because-of-budget-reductions-f5513293</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-17T10:08:22.791Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Board non-renews 19 probationary teachers, puts 5 more on leave at end of school year because of budget reductions  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ted Herman]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Board non-renews 19 probationary teachers, puts 5 more on leave at end of school year because of budget reductions  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/5-things-to-do-this-week-civic-music-concert-open-mic-event-and-more-7e936c20</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T20:56:51.566Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Civic Music concert, open mic event and more]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_d493d3fc-0061-5638-946e-0c9ead27767a.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Civic Music concert, open mic event and more]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/albert-lea-magazine/something-out-of-nothing-family-turns-covid-project-making-homemade-syrup-into-an-annual-tradition-d01637cb</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T19:31:42.118Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Something out of nothing: Family turns COVID project making homemade syrup into an annual tradition]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Bethany Hamberg looks in one of the buckets to see how much sap had collected. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Something out of nothing: Family turns COVID project making homemade syrup into an annual tradition]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/hit-and-run-crashes-and-other-reports-af34db26</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T18:58:05.436Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Hit-and-run crashes and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Hit-and-run crashes and other reports]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/legislature-looks-at-ways-to-address-housing-affordability-f6bc9b70</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T17:02:54.430Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Legislature looks at ways to address housing affordability
]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Legislature looks at ways to address housing affordability
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/schools-cancellations-reported-33c21a7e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-16T01:52:37.229Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[School cancellations reported]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Ted Herman]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[School cancellations reported]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2-injured-in-early-sunday-morning-crash-4b35746a</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T22:46:28.157Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[2 injured in early Sunday morning crash]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_3b192e9a-9b8f-531d-bc4a-b16a67389006.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[2 injured in early Sunday morning crash]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/blizzard-warning-remains-in-effect-through-monday-morning-aa806c16</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T22:35:04.346Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blizzard warning remains in effect through Monday morning]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-15T14:00:31.942Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Interstate 90 west of Albert Lea, Interstate 35 south reopen]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T22:51:52.371Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Local art teacher opens studio, store focusing on art, humor]]>
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    <![CDATA[Mary Schulte recently opened Waggish Whimzy by M, a store that sells her original artwork as well as a variety of quirky decorations, gift items and other things. Here, Schulte is pictured with dog, Annie. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Local art teacher opens studio, store focusing on art, humor]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T22:43:52.485Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Man seriously injured in crash east of Myrtle]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man seriously injured in crash east of Myrtle]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T22:28:32.408Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Weather Service issues blizzard warning ahead of snow, ice]]>
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      <![CDATA[Weather Service issues blizzard warning ahead of snow, ice]]>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T16:19:04.877Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Key state Senate committee advances gun, school safety bills
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      <![CDATA[Key state Senate committee advances gun, school safety bills
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Why I love Albert Lea]]>
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    <![CDATA[Rachel Nolander Poppel is an Albert Lea native who is one of the owners of Advanced Focus Dental. She and her husband have two children. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Why I love Albert Lea]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/albert-lea-magazine/parting-shot-fcb34f6d</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Parting shot]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lens and Shutter Club member Mitch Pederson took this photo of a passenger jet liner visible from Albert Lea crossing through the sky with the moon visible in the back  in an afternoon during December 2025.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Parting shot]]>
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<url>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Looking back: From frost to fairways]]>
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    <![CDATA[Coach Stanley Breckner shares hands-on instruction as he breaks down proper swinging technique for his golfers. Pictured, from left, are Paul Pierson, Roger Nordahl and Chuck Robinson, taking in every tip. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Looking back: From frost to fairways]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/albert-lea-magazine/diy-easy-and-elegant-orchid-planter-7335aed1</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[DIY: Easy and elegant orchid planter]]>
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      <![CDATA[DIY: Easy and elegant orchid planter]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Easy snack bars for a pop of energy
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    <![CDATA[Popcorn Granola Snack Bars]]>
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      <![CDATA[Easy snack bars for a pop of energy
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/sports-memories-albert-lea-wrestling-team-wins-state-title-650151f2</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Albert Lea wrestling team wins state title]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Albert Lea wrestling team wins state title]]>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Editorial: Never a more important time to let sunshine in]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Never a more important time to let sunshine in]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 48]]>
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      <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/capitol-comments-minnesotans-want-an-election-system-they-can-trust-6cbd538b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: Minnesotans want an election system they can trust]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 12]]>
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      <![CDATA[Capitol Comments: Minnesotans want an election system they can trust]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-building-teams-that-perform-well-9d9ff13c</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: Building teams that perform well]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jinny Rietman]]>
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      <![CDATA[Guest column: Building teams that perform well]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-so-many-decisions-being-made-against-humanity-2414bad4</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: So many decisions being made against humanity]]>
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      <![CDATA[Letter: So many decisions being made against humanity]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/april-jeppson-in-the-spirit-of-elsa-just-learn-to-let-it-go-720a2ad7</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[April Jeppson: In the spirit of Elsa, just learn to let it go]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
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      <![CDATA[April Jeppson: In the spirit of Elsa, just learn to let it go]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/star-class-jump-rope-ninjas-d6e83178</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Star Class: Jump rope ninjas]]>
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    <![CDATA[Students in Melinda Talamantes’ fourth-grade class have been showing off their skills as jump rope ninjas. Students have been practicing a variety of jump rope techniques and then testing their skills to earn a spot on the appropriately colored skill belt. The energy in the gym was contagious. Everyone was engaged, cheering on their classmates and staying on task. Through this activity, students built endurance, coordination and confidence while discovering that practice and persistence lead to progress. The joy and encouragement shared among classmates made the experience even more meaningful. These great experiences are happening in the gym thanks to Halverson’s physical education teacher, Krista Doyle, who keeps students moving, motivated and having fun while learning new skills.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Star Class: Jump rope ninjas]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/across-the-pastors-desk-embrace-jesuss-gentle-approach-08f8b318</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Embrace Jesus’s gentle approach]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kurt Farrell]]>
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      <![CDATA[Across the Pastor's Desk: Embrace Jesus’s gentle approach]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/robin-gudal-christs-love-gives-us-new-life-e72eac1c</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Christ’s love gives us new life]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 9]]>
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      <![CDATA[Robin Gudal: Christ’s love gives us new life]]>
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<url>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[History Center to host Coffee with a Cop event]]>
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      <![CDATA[History Center to host Coffee with a Cop event]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/standout-student-henley-wildman-af7aad2e</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Standout Student: Henley Wildman]]>
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    <![CDATA[Henley Wildman is this week's Standout Student. Provided]]>
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      <![CDATA[Standout Student: Henley Wildman]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/administrators-corner-district-241-navigating-enrollment-changes-8878584e</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: District 241 navigating enrollment changes]]>
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    <![CDATA[Paul Durbahn]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: District 241 navigating enrollment changes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/manly-given-grant-for-27-trees-eac0c566</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Manly given grant for 27 trees]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/herbicide-linked-with-parkinsons-disease-could-soon-be-banned-in-state-of-minnesota-751c1469</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-14T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Herbicide linked with Parkinson’s disease could soon be banned in state of Minnesota]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/arts-initiative-presents-exhibit-focused-on-recent-minnesota-events-c23f4daa</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T23:36:25.798Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Arts Initiative presents exhibit focused on recent Minnesota events]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA["Dissent," a mixed media art exhibit about recent events in Minnesota, will be displayed at the Freeborn County Arts Initiative building now through 25. There will also be the annual Unquiet Night open mic event at 7 p.m. Thursday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Arts Initiative presents exhibit focused on recent Minnesota events]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/major-storm-to-bring-6-to-10-inches-of-snow-sleet-8b4f1231</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T23:33:21.756Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Major storm to bring 6 to 10 inches of snow, sleet]]>
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    <![CDATA[The snowfall forecast from Saturday through Sunday evening calls for 6 to 10 inches of snow for the Albert Lea area. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Major storm to bring 6 to 10 inches of snow, sleet]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/nrheg-girls-basketball-team-fights-hard-at-state-1115c426</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T23:26:51.792Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[NRHEG girls' basketball team fights hard at state]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[NRHEG’s Quinn VanMaldeghem jumps up to shoot a basket Thursday in the Class A state tournament game against Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. She scored 15 points on Thursday and went on to score 30 on Friday for the Panthers. NRHEG fell to the Comets in the opening game 83-55. It was the second season in a row for the Panthers to compete at state.  Photos courtesy Jodi Wayne]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[NRHEG girls' basketball team fights hard at state]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/how-minnesotas-athletes-are-faring-at-the-2026-winter-paralympics-74b52c2b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T23:22:20.261Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How Minnesota’s athletes are faring at the 2026 Winter Paralympics]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/court-dispositions-feb-20-24-2026-1dd7e556</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T22:38:06.428Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 20-24, 2026]]>
        </news:title>
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      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 20-24, 2026]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/shoplifter-and-other-reports-c1a3c450</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T18:53:27.085Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Shoplifter reported and other reports]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Shoplifter reported and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/winter-storm-watch-national-weather-service-warns-of-1-to-2-feet-of-snow-in-parts-of-minnesota-and-wisconsin-b27a3899</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T10:18:01.884Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Winter storm watch: National Weather Service warns of 1 to 2 feet of snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_9c45cbc9-8042-4021-9b34-3a9bdb77f8ae.png</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Winter storm watch: National Weather Service warns of 1 to 2 feet of snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-staked-his-last-year-in-office-on-a-fraud-fight-thats-already-struggling-995574b7</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T09:53:34.643Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz staked his last year in office on a fraud fight that’s already struggling]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2ef307fe-5c27-4e29-a25d-8ebfc8e23b8f.png</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during an event discussing the rollout of the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program in Minneapolis. The program launched Jan. 1 and provides workers with paid, job-protected time off for major life events.
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    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz staked his last year in office on a fraud fight that’s already struggling]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/wells-man-charged-with-arson-after-allegedly-setting-partners-car-on-fire-over-meal-dispute-a031c9dc</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-13T09:52:26.582Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Wells man charged with arson after allegedly setting partner's car on fire over meal dispute  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Wells man charged with arson after allegedly setting partner's car on fire over meal dispute  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/life-is-short-albert-lea-veteran-turns-104-celebrates-at-american-legion-with-family-and-friends-c642dde1</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T20:26:00.356Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Life is short’: Albert Lea veteran turns 104, celebrates at American Legion with family and friends]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lupe Gasca celebrated his 104th birthday at the Albert Lea American Legion Post 56 Thursday. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Life is short’: Albert Lea veteran turns 104, celebrates at American Legion with family and friends]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/julie-ann-smith-b2e4c3e0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T17:15:29.241Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Julie Ann Smith]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Julie Ann Smith]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-business-owner-urges-city-council-to-seek-restored-share-of-cannabis-tax-revenue-b87d644a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T15:45:40.037Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea business owner urges city council to seek restored share of cannabis tax revenue  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Albert Lea business owner urges city council to seek restored share of cannabis tax revenue  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/nancy-dawn-mcdonald-ae7e6f56</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T15:19:38.302Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Nancy Dawn McDonald]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Nancy Dawn McDonald]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/damaging-winds-and-power-outages-possible-under-national-weather-service-high-wind-warning-c39f9bc9</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T13:49:22.032Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Damaging winds and power outages possible under Weather Service high wind warning; heavy snow likely this weekend]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Damaging winds and power outages possible under Weather Service high wind warning; heavy snow likely this weekend]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/push-for-cameras-in-more-minnesota-day-cares-pitched-by-families-lawmaker-84a89c91</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:16:11.250Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker
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        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/vehicle-reported-engulfed-and-other-reports-546bf10c</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-12T10:08:13.996Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Vehicle reported engulfed and other reports]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Vehicle reported engulfed and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/green-acres-milling-continues-construction-work-on-oat-processing-facility-begins-the-hiring-process-a52d1632</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T21:25:21.439Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Green Acres Milling continues construction work on oat processing facility, begins hiring]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Green Acres Milling continues construction work on oat processing facility, begins hiring]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/marilyn-joy-deroos-06e0768c</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T21:12:33.789Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Marilyn Joy DeRoos]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Marilyn Joy DeRoos]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-officers-honored-after-rescuing-kidnapped-7-year-old-girl-during-traffic-stop-7f88b916</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T20:33:17.606Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Albert Lea officers honored after rescuing kidnapped 7-year-old girl during traffic stop  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_e0b05709-890d-4480-8e77-1d3767abe7da.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Albert Lea Police Chief Darren Hanson shakes the hand of Sgt. Alex Kunkel during a commendation Monday night at the Albert Lea City Council meeting. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Albert Lea officers honored after rescuing kidnapped 7-year-old girl during traffic stop  ]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/st-paul-man-caught-with-over-100-pounds-of-meth-on-i-35-in-freeborn-county-pleads-guilty-in-federal-case-714c9ec3</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T19:23:38.227Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[St. Paul man caught with over 100 pounds of meth on I-35 in Freeborn County pleads guilty in federal case  ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Carlos Hernandez Carpio]]>
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      <![CDATA[St. Paul man caught with over 100 pounds of meth on I-35 in Freeborn County pleads guilty in federal case  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/donald-gimberline-13dbc9f1</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T18:32:29.274Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Donald Gimberline]]>
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      <![CDATA[Donald Gimberline]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/donald-g-richtsmeier-a9ee56c0</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:20:02.425Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Donald G. Richtsmeier]]>
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      <![CDATA[Donald G. Richtsmeier]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/florida-man-injured-in-semi-crash-on-i-35-6a857394</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T10:12:20.567Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Florida man injured in semi crash on I-35]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Florida man injured in semi crash on I-35]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/uninsured-rate-in-minnesota-spikes-climbing-to-the-highest-level-in-6-years-82415e4b</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T09:59:29.089Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/walz-says-hell-play-active-role-in-midterms-as-he-mulls-his-political-future-fcff2c69</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T02:25:45.217Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walz says he’ll play active role in midterms as he mulls his political future]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during an event discussing the rollout of the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program on Tuesday in Minneapolis. The program launched Jan. 1 and provides workers with paid, job-protected time off for major life events.
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      <![CDATA[Walz says he’ll play active role in midterms as he mulls his political future]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/middle-schoolers-to-perform-fast-paced-comedy-on-friday-0c14b8b3</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T02:21:45.910Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Middle-schoolers to perform fast-paced comedy on Friday]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Southwest Middle School will perform "The Capper Trap" at 7 p.m. Friday at the middle school auditorium.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Middle-schoolers to perform fast-paced comedy on Friday]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/established-greenhouse-and-floral-business-gets-ready-for-gardening-season-82f48481</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Established greenhouse and floral business gets ready for gardening season]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kathleen Peterson gets flower baskets ready that will eventually be attached to streetlight poles in Lake Mills and other surrounding towns. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Established greenhouse and floral business gets ready for gardening season]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/judge-says-ice-showed-unconstitutional-policies-during-its-surge-in-minnesota-but-wont-block-its-practices-affceb9e</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:50:19.616Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Judge says ICE showed ‘unconstitutional policies’ during its surge in Minnesota, but won’t block its practices]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[People gather in Minneapolis after federal agents shoot and kill Alex Pretti on Jan. 24. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Judge says ICE showed ‘unconstitutional policies’ during its surge in Minnesota, but won’t block its practices]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-its-almost-time-for-some-basketball-mayhem-5912464b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: It’s almost time for some Basketball Mayhem]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Editorial: It’s almost time for some Basketball Mayhem]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/al-batt-my-diet-influencers-are-miss-piggy-and-orson-welles-01e46dc5</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Al Batt: My diet influencers are Miss Piggy and Orson Welles]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Al Batt]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Al Batt: My diet influencers are Miss Piggy and Orson Welles]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/ask-a-trooper-buyers-beware-of-online-vehicle-fraud-c4a7853c</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: Buyers beware of online vehicle fraud]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 6]]>
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      <![CDATA[Ask a Trooper: Buyers beware of online vehicle fraud]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/my-point-of-view-prepare-for-upcoming-election-by-studying-important-issues-6febea41</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[My Point of View: Prepare for upcoming election by studying important issues]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 17]]>
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      <![CDATA[My Point of View: Prepare for upcoming election by studying important issues]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/sarah-stultz-get-through-the-bipolar-season-and-on-to-spring-701a7a81</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Get through the bipolar season and on to spring]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sarah Stultz: Get through the bipolar season and on to spring]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/lake-mills-students-participate-in-district-ffa-convention-13decbde</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:39:08.448Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lake Mills students participate in district FFA convention]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[From left, are Alana Throne, Leighton Flugum, Kenlie Greenfield, Halle Peterson, Faith Stene]]>
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      <![CDATA[Lake Mills students participate in district FFA convention]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-albert-lea-deserved-better-8e5f1b5c</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Albert Lea deserved better]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Albert Lea deserved better]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/guest-column-lake-mills-community-school-district-updates-e4c5165a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:23:56.132Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: Lake Mills Community School district updates]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Chris Rogne, superintendent Lake Mills]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest column: Lake Mills Community School district updates]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/students-building-real-world-skills-94088608</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:15:47.319Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Students building real-world skills]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[At Lake Mills Community School, students are actively engaged in a variety of Industrial Technology experiences that emphasize hands-on learning and real-world problem solving. In engineering-focused projects, students design and build balsa wood bridges to study weight transfer and structural strength. In Drafting and Manufacturing, students construct catapults to explore the engineering design process, from initial concept and design to testing and improvement. Students also apply their skills to meaningful projects around the school and community, creating items such as reception desks and Free Little Libraries for teachers and local use. In Carpentry, students gain hands-on experience by labeling and constructing a model shed in the lab before applying those skills in the field by building a real shed for a customer.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Students building real-world skills]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/leading-the-pack-lmhs-launches-student-athlete-advisory-committee-60fbe7d0</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:11:36.727Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Leading the pack: LMHS launches Student-Athlete Advisory Committee]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/bulldog-blitz-launched-4a352eb3</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:07:41.095Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bulldog Blitz launched]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lake Mills Community Schools recently had its first-ever Bulldog Blitz, which is a student advisory group. The intention is for students from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade to come together in small groups to make connections, share their voices, and work on ideas for school improvement, goal setting, and team building.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bulldog Blitz launched]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/sheriffs-day-at-the-capitol-57a12a00</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff's Day at the Capitol]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea, front right, and other sheriffs from across the state traveled to St. Paul last Wednesday for Sheriff’s Day at the Capitol. Here, Shea is pictured with District 6 sheriffs. Pictured are, in front, from left, Houston County Sheriff Brian Swedberg, Steele County Sheriff Lon Thiele and Shea. In back, from left, are Waseca County Sheriff Jay Dulas, Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose, Rice County Sheriff Jesse Thomas and Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge. Not pictured are Goodhuse County Sheriff Marty Kelly, Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik, Winona County Sheriff Ron Ganrude, Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh and LeSueur County Sheriff Brett Mason.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sheriff's Day at the Capitol]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/blood-drive-collects-36-pints-643ec7d7</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Blood drive collects 36 pints]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/pi-day-celebration-at-bolan-schoolhouse-features-pieowa-film-and-homemade-pie-5e785f3c</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-11T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Pi Day celebration at Bolan Schoolhouse features 'Pieowa' film and homemade pie  ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Pi Day celebration at Bolan Schoolhouse features 'Pieowa' film and homemade pie  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/meet-the-athlete-chase-schmidt-332cf08e</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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          <![CDATA[Meet the Athlete: Chase Schmidt]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/scoreboard-28071ac1</loc>
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          <![CDATA[Scoreboard]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/proud-to-be-a-part-of-this-monumental-project-contract-for-final-phase-of-dredging-approved-7290e4d8</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T22:49:14.573Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['Proud to be a part of this monumental project': $7.7 million contract approved for final Fountain Lake dredging phase  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dredging started in summer 2018 on Fountain Lake's Edgewater Bay under the direction of dredging and marine construction company J.F. Brennan. ]]>
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      <![CDATA['Proud to be a part of this monumental project': $7.7 million contract approved for final Fountain Lake dredging phase  ]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/walz-appoints-mayer-to-fill-third-judicial-district-vacancy-0ef60641</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T21:35:29.567Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Walz appoints Mayer to fill Third Judicial District vacancy]]>
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    <![CDATA[Holli Mayer]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Walz appoints Mayer to fill Third Judicial District vacancy]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/3-taken-to-hospital-after-house-fire-d7b4a16f</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T19:22:53.496Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[3 taken to hospital after house fire]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[3 taken to hospital after house fire]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/harry-doyle-robison-285a995b</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T17:22:55.809Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Harry "Doyle" Robison]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-arrested-for-dui-and-other-reports-e47a2773</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T17:19:52.569Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man arrested for DUI and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Man arrested for DUI and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/mary-ann-marylou-penley-be7f2959</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T17:09:36.541Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mary Ann "Marylou" Penley]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mary Ann "Marylou" Penley]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/carol-walterena-vanbeek-edb386fd</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T15:29:34.344Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Carol Walterena VanBeek]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Carol Walterena VanBeek]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/cephas-cy-robert-morley-87f6b265</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:57:14.213Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Cephas "Cy" Robert Morley]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Cephas "Cy" Robert Morley]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/lois-ann-ziebell-f574dc66</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T14:37:21.397Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Lois Ann Ziebell]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Lois Ann Ziebell]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/after-rejecting-other-alternatives-albert-lea-council-approves-166k-in-basic-fixes-4f8c807f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-10T11:01:27.281Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[After rejecting other alternatives, Albert Lea council approves $166K in basic fixes]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[After rejecting other alternatives, Albert Lea council approves $166K in basic fixes]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/mayo-health-system-in-austin-announces-expansion-of-its-progressive-care-unit-399fb42f</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T22:42:10.460Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mayo to expand PCU, end ICU services in Austin]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mayo to expand PCU, end ICU services in Austin]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/5-things-to-do-this-week-dart-tournament-st-patricks-day-parties-and-more-0f2194b4</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T21:10:41.895Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Dart tournament, St. Patrick’s Day parties and more]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[5 things to do this week: Dart tournament, St. Patrick’s Day parties and more]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/alford-plea-leads-to-jail-stayed-prison-time-and-a-long-probation-in-faribault-county-child-sex-abuse-case-d5d87e4b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T20:25:09.665Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Alford plea leads to jail, stayed prison time and a long probation in Faribault County child sex abuse case]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Michael Swanson]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Alford plea leads to jail, stayed prison time and a long probation in Faribault County child sex abuse case]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/irene-marie-nesset-6100baf6</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T17:16:38.358Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Irene Marie Nesset]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/this-isnt-over-mn-leaders-say-federal-agents-still-causing-chaos-economic-disruption-statewide-70d19771</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T16:23:44.620Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA['This isn’t over': MN leaders say federal agents still causing chaos, economic disruption statewide
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    <![CDATA[An ICE agent points a can of chemical irritant at protesters as officers detain a woman in south Minneapolis on Tuesday,  Jan. 13. ]]>
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      <![CDATA['This isn’t over': MN leaders say federal agents still causing chaos, economic disruption statewide
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/theft-of-2k-in-electronics-and-other-reports-ce9d0e89</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T16:20:51.022Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Theft of $2K in electronics and other reports]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Theft of $2K in electronics and other reports]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/boutique-owner-thanks-family-for-supporting-her-goals-of-owning-her-own-business-and-giving-back-to-the-community-d352b1d9</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T15:22:12.095Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Boutique owner thanks family for supporting her goals of owning her own business and giving back to the community]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lauren Welty owns LuLu & Crew Boutique in Northwood. The store sells a variety of clothing, accessories and gifts. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boutique owner thanks family for supporting her goals of owning her own business and giving back to the community]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/mobile-coffee-shop-business-owners-to-bring-business-to-established-coffee-shop-location-d657b543</loc>
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        <news:publication>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T15:16:43.191Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mobile coffee shop business owners to bring business to established coffee shop location]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Megan Fjelstad co-owns Royce's Brew coffee shop in Lake Mills with her wife, Laura Fjelstad. The new business is set to open in the old Swallow CoffeeHouse location in spring. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Mobile coffee shop business owners to bring business to established coffee shop location]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/alden-is-not-just-a-school-its-a-home-4e69c485</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T15:12:26.241Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Alden is not just a school — it’s a home’]]>
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    <![CDATA[Alden-Conger School senior Ryan Hintz talks with younger students in the school cafeteria in late January. Hintz is a peer tutor at the school, which allows him to learn leadership skills  while also giving younger students an older student to look up to. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Alden is not just a school — it’s a home’]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/riverland-community-college-seeks-nominations-for-alumni-impact-award-ecdc184e</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T15:00:26.870Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Riverland Community College seeks nominations for Alumni Impact Award]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Riverland Community College seeks nominations for Alumni Impact Award]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/louise-ivadell-petersen-merritt-e3b874d2</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T13:39:50.544Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Louise Ivadell Petersen (Merritt)]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Louise Ivadell Petersen (Merritt)]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/what-is-a-dac-and-what-types-are-there-6271ac81</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-09T10:53:23.646Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[What is a DAC and what types are there?
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/change-adds-up-community-helps-elementary-school-build-inclusive-playground-in-ellendale-b02440e0</loc>
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        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T20:29:15.621Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Change adds up’: Community helps elementary school build inclusive playground in Ellendale]]>
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    <![CDATA[Children, parents and community members at the grand opening of the NRHEG Elementary School inclusive playground in summer 2025.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Change adds up’: Community helps elementary school build inclusive playground in Ellendale]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/clarks-grove-based-business-continues-to-expand-after-43-years-in-operation-29a3729c</loc>
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            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T20:17:38.761Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Clarks Grove-based business continues to expand after 43 years in operation]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Frank Thompson of Thompson Sanitation stands next to one of the company's trucks at its Clarks Grove location in January. The company is expanding into Mankato as it continues service in Freeborn, Mower and Steele counties.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Clarks Grove-based business continues to expand after 43 years in operation]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/memories-of-the-school-in-hayward-ccc3e06a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T20:13:41.156Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Memories of the school in Hayward]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Neal Skaar's second-grade class is pictured in 1954.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Memories of the school in Hayward]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/quilters-cottage-is-full-of-surprises-975ca489</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T20:06:34.063Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Quilter’s Cottage is full of surprises]]>
        </news:title>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Connie Peterson measures and cuts fabric for a project. She had never sewn a quilt when she opened her first quilt shop 20 years ago. Now she has made many of the quilts on display in Quilter's Cottage.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Quilter’s Cottage is full of surprises]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/everybody-loves-doughnuts-wells-bake-shop-offers-a-variety-of-treats-to-customers-custom-orders-for-events-9eb9e758</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-08T19:59:01.464Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘Everybody loves doughnuts’: Wells Bake Shop offers a variety of treats to customers, custom orders for events]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Susan Koziolek has owned and operated Wells Bake Shop since opening her business in 2009. ]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[‘Everybody loves doughnuts’: Wells Bake Shop offers a variety of treats to customers, custom orders for events]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/8-students-staff-recognized-for-the-wall-of-inspiration-3578f3d0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T03:35:22.746Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[8 students, staff recognized for the Wall of Inspiration]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Eight students and teachers on Friday were inducted into the high school's Wall of Inspiration, which honors student Josh Kupahl. Pictured in back, from left, are Brian Kupahl, Easton Schewe, Brodie Rassler, Sam McGill, Calleigh Noble and Kathy Kupahl. Pictured in front are Erin Brackey, Janece Jeffrey, Angela Buaunsombat and Kathie Lein. ]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[8 students, staff recognized for the Wall of Inspiration]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/life-center-of-freeborn-county-a-space-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-to-learn-grow-and-serve-the-community-f2b1cdb4</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[LIFE Center a space for adults with developmental disabilities to learn, grow and serve the community]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <![CDATA[The Aktion Club of Freeborn County on Wednesday delivered a donation of pop tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House, a service activity they have taken part in for many years.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[LIFE Center a space for adults with developmental disabilities to learn, grow and serve the community]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/mayo-clinic-reports-record-147b-profit-in-2025-f9989666</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:58:34.673Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Mayo Clinic reports record $1.47B profit in 2025]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/finstad-announces-2026-congressional-art-competition-526bfb1b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:56:51.811Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Finstad announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[The first-place winner of last year’s First District Congressional Art Competition was Ava Siok from Winona Senior High School, for her piece, “Sparkling Sunset."]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Finstad announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/sports-memories-dahl-named-youth-citizen-of-the-year-6eab4f77</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Dahl named Youth Citizen of the Year]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 10]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Sports Memories: Dahl named Youth Citizen of the Year]]>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/sign-up-now-for-firearms-safety-certification-556c2655</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:54:41.604Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sign up now for firearms safety certification]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/editorial-tribune-thumbs-7e0fd0cf</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_5e47d580-d156-4328-ba58-9d16e46d4bc5.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 48]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Editorial: Tribune Thumbs]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/transparency-accountability-lead-to-affordability-25648e7a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Senate Report: Transparency, accountability lead to affordability]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_daf83dce-c87c-573a-b122-af9d8ea7ac98.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Gene Dornink]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Senate Report: Transparency, accountability lead to affordability]]>
    </image:title>
</image:image>

</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/get-in-the-blue-zone-eat-until-only-80-full-4983bd5a</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: Get in the Blue Zone: Eat until only 80% full]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_d1ed208c-542d-487d-b3f4-c60776b3b8ce.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Lana Howe]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest column: Get in the Blue Zone: Eat until only 80% full]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/guest-column-chorus-provides-connection-joy-7db2c50b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Guest column: Chorus provides connection, joy]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image>
    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_330cc5f6-dc77-4bdc-a9fb-9b72b7348525.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Diane Heaney]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Guest column: Chorus provides connection, joy]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/april-jeppson-its-time-to-see-a-little-more-sunshine-85aadfbd</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[April Jeppson: It’s time to see a little more sunshine]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_25642b0c-8cc3-4407-85a8-739eb0ba9258.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Tribune Columnists - 1]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[April Jeppson: It’s time to see a little more sunshine]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/letter-thanks-to-trump-for-taking-positive-action-against-iran-fabd8157</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Thanks to Trump for taking positive action against Iran]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2d9ed825-6127-568a-94df-3fdd8cf25a7f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Thanks to Trump for taking positive action against Iran]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/opinion/power-of-executive-office-should-not-be-used-to-punish-critics-e43600b0</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Letter: Power of executive office should not be used to punish critics]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_2d9ed825-6127-568a-94df-3fdd8cf25a7f.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Letter: Power of executive office should not be used to punish critics]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/star-class-learning-with-bean-bags-5c806c4b</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Star Class: Learning with bean bags]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Aleisha Lauer's 3-year-old preschool class played a fun and engaging activity called “Pass the Bean Bag.” Students sat in a circle and passed a bean bag to the steady beat of the music. As the activity progressed, they changed the tempo by going faster and slower, which helped students practice listening carefully and adjusting to the beat. They also challenged students by having them change directions and pass the bean bag the opposite way. This encouraged them to stay focused and be aware of what others in the circle were doing. To make the activity even more exciting, they gradually added more bean bags. This required students to concentrate, cooperate and react quickly while still keeping the steady beat.]]>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Star Class: Learning with bean bags]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/standout-student-aziahis-barela-1aeaf7be</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Standout Student: Aziahis Barela]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_e59b1718-0412-4268-9af8-6b4a9580dba8.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Aziahis Barela is this week's Albert Lea High School Standout Student.]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Standout Student: Aziahis Barela]]>
    </image:title>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/southeastern-minnesota-counties-launch-speaking-of-cannabis-campaign-to-share-risks-of-cannabis-use-7f1d0d95</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Southeastern Minnesota counties launch Speaking of Cannabis campaign to share risks of cannabis use]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_7b67d75f-4389-4974-b8a2-16c6e53366e3.jpg</image:loc>
    
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Southeastern Minnesota counties launch Speaking of Cannabis campaign to share risks of cannabis use]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/administrators-corner-helping-your-child-start-the-school-day-ready-for-success-92aab8e2</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: Helping your child start the school day ready for success ]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
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    <image:loc>https://public-assets-prod.pubgen.ai/brand_816cf57d-66bf-4e39-ae7c-7a4c8e5adf72/asset_eb5c0059-5cd8-5568-9409-ef58e2b910a3.jpg</image:loc>
    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Kim Larson]]>
    </image:caption>
    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Administrator's Corner: Helping your child start the school day ready for success ]]>
    </image:title>
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</url>

<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/new-semac-grant-program-open-for-applicants-f01842ac</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[New SEMAC grant program open for applicants]]>
        </news:title>
    </news:news>
    

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/conn-ties-record-for-3-point-shots-in-a-game-team-wins-1-loses-1-in-section-play-a776d696</loc>
    <news:news>
        <news:publication>
            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T01:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Conn ties record for 3-point shots in a game; team wins 1, loses 1 in section play ]]>
        </news:title>
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    <![CDATA[Carter Conn tied the school record for three-point shots in the section game against LeSueur-Henderson on Tuesday, tying Colby Strialeff, who also made nine against Winona in the 2008-09 season. Conn earned 35 points in the game. The team went on to win 89-67. The Tigers played again on Thursday and ended their season, after being defeated by Belle Plaine, 101-51. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Conn ties record for 3-point shots in a game; team wins 1, loses 1 in section play ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sports/nrheg-girls-come-from-behind-to-win-advance-to-state-bb2734c5</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-07T01:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[NRHEG girls come from behind to win, advance to state]]>
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    <![CDATA[Hayfield/Schaeffer Academy’s Avi Alexander fights for a rebound against NRHEG Thursday night. The Panthers came back from behind to win 64-62 at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center and advanced to state. Their first game is scheduled for March 12 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[NRHEG girls come from behind to win, advance to state]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/court-dispositions-feb-3-19-2026-f3c00fa4</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T23:45:46.469Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 3-19, 2026]]>
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      <![CDATA[Court dispositions: Feb. 3-19, 2026]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-court-of-appeals-hears-challenge-to-albert-lea-city-councils-vote-on-cannabis-shop-registration-37864ea4</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T22:03:01.216Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Court of Appeals hears challenge to Albert Lea City Council's vote on cannabis shop registration  ]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lawyers for the city of Albert Lea and the owner of The Smoking Tree gave oral arguments Thursday in front of a panel of three judges with the Minnesota Court of Appeals in St. Paul at the Minnesota Judicial Center. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA[Minnesota Court of Appeals hears challenge to Albert Lea City Council's vote on cannabis shop registration  ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-sentenced-to-4-years-1-months-for-attempting-to-escape-custody-assault-deputy-10a4a963</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T19:59:39.007Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Man sentenced to 4 years, 1 month for attempting to escape custody, assault deputy]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jacob Segura]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man sentenced to 4 years, 1 month for attempting to escape custody, assault deputy]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/bernard-bernie-van-vooren-d71ac967</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T19:27:59.965Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Bernard “Bernie” Van Vooren]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bernard “Bernie” Van Vooren]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/how-online-gambling-works-from-sign-up-to-placing-a-bet-and-cashing-out-4c6a7ff6</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T15:19:44.872Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[How Online Gambling Works from Sign-Up to Placing a Bet and Cashing Out]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/sponsored-content/the-role-of-licensing-in-ensuring-fair-play-online-a2fc33be</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
            <news:language>en</news:language>
        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-06T12:57:09.409Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[The Role of Licensing in Ensuring Fair Play Online]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-man-spends-retirement-bringing-joy-to-others-32ae3ced</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T23:04:44.601Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea man spends retirement bringing joy to others]]>
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    <![CDATA[Bob Yaw volunteers at United Way of Freeborn County by picking up donations for the food pantry and the Winter Gear Drive, among other miscellaneous jobs for the organization. He also volunteers for the Loaves & Fishes food ministry at St. Theodore and the free meal served at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea man spends retirement bringing joy to others]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/power-tools-stolen-and-other-reports-f9b27216</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T22:35:58.674Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Power tools stolen and other reports]]>
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      <![CDATA[Power tools stolen and other reports]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/5th-ward-albert-lea-city-councilor-announces-campaign-for-minnesota-house-9f9e196c</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T21:53:58.543Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[5th Ward Albert Lea city councilor announces campaign for Minnesota House

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      <![CDATA[5th Ward Albert Lea city councilor announces campaign for Minnesota House

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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/veronica-roni-l-wangsness-3eb989ba</loc>
    <news:news>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T18:46:29.550Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Veronica "Roni" L. Wangsness]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/freeborn-county-backs-potential-lobbying-effort-against-minnesota-bills-targeting-federal-contracts-e2afc0e5</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-05T11:20:25.465Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freeborn County backs potential lobbying effort against Minnesota bills targeting counties with federal contracts  ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Freeborn County backs potential lobbying effort against Minnesota bills targeting counties with federal contracts  ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/we-hope-that-audiences-will-be-enchanted-alden-conger-school-to-bring-classic-musical-to-the-stage-8a630827</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T21:01:00.140Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘We hope that audiences will be enchanted’: Alden-Conger School to bring classic musical to the stage]]>
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    <![CDATA[Prince Christopher, played by Chayce Lutteke, dances with Cinderella, played by Carlie Loock, during Alden-Conger School's production of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella,  Youth Edition." The show will open at A-C High School Friday with additional performances on Saturday and Sunday. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘We hope that audiences will be enchanted’: Alden-Conger School to bring classic musical to the stage]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-attorney-general-keith-ellison-tangle-with-republicans-in-fraud-hearing-dbfdb065</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison tangle with Republicans in fraud hearing
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        </news:title>
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    <image:title>
      <![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison tangle with Republicans in fraud hearing
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/information-concerns-shared-at-public-hearing-on-permit-for-battery-energy-storage-system-a214e071</loc>
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            <news:name>Albert Lea Tribune</news:name>
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        </news:publication>
        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T20:44:06.926Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Information, concerns shared at public hearing on permit for battery energy storage system]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jacques Harvieux of the Public Utilities Commission and Jim Sullivan, a Public Utilities Commission review manager, presented information during a public hearing Friday for the Midwater Battery Energy Storage Project. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Information, concerns shared at public hearing on permit for battery energy storage system]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/sheriffs-office-seeks-security-footage-from-clarks-grove-residents-after-reported-gunshots-tuesday-night-7f5f48b4</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T19:59:34.658Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Sheriff's Office seeks security footage from Clarks Grove residents after reported gunshots Tuesday night  ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Sheriff's Office seeks security footage from Clarks Grove residents after reported gunshots Tuesday night  ]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/bethany-linn-lafavre-d5861e35</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T19:37:16.179Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bethany Linn LaFavre]]>
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    <![CDATA[Screenshot]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bethany Linn LaFavre]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/man-charged-for-role-in-attempted-atm-jackpotting-attack-d3396cf9</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T18:07:35.873Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Man charged for role in attempted ATM 'jackpotting' attack]]>
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      <![CDATA[Man charged for role in attempted ATM 'jackpotting' attack]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/it-keeps-us-all-busy-siblings-take-over-parents-excavating-company-now-have-3-businesses-serving-the-area-22927403</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T17:35:43.621Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA['It keeps us all busy': Siblings take over parents’ excavating company, now have 3 businesses serving the  area]]>
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    <![CDATA[Siblings Ike Dulas and Crystal Dulas stand next to a photo of their father, Jerry Dulas. The Dulas family founded the company that now covers three separate businesses under one umbrella — Dulas Excavating, Dulas Diesel and Dulas Disposal. ]]>
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      <![CDATA['It keeps us all busy': Siblings take over parents’ excavating company, now have 3 businesses serving the  area]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/boutique-owners-recognized-as-citizens-of-the-year-f3102f54</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T17:24:05.084Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Boutique owners recognized as Citizens of the Year]]>
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    <![CDATA[Matt and Angela Moller have owned and operated The Homestead Boutique for seven years. In addition to providing a community center for shopping for women’s clothing and other gift items, they have become a source of positivity in the community. Their “Love Louder” movement in the last year is spreading throughout the community. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA[Boutique owners recognized as Citizens of the Year]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/firefighters-respond-to-shed-fire-and-other-reports-282e4d40</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T17:15:42.312Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Firefighters respond to shed fire and other reports]]>
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      <![CDATA[Firefighters respond to shed fire and other reports]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/downtown-buildings-seeing-new-life-310098e9</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T15:26:32.456Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Freeborn Bank, Jacobson buildings seeing new life]]>
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    <![CDATA[Electric Beach is on the second floor of  the Jacobson Apartments building, along with some office spaces. Sarah Stultz/Albet Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA[Freeborn Bank, Jacobson buildings seeing new life]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/downtown-building-to-be-put-to-new-use-b83ac1ff</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T14:58:47.122Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Squeaky clean: Owner of cleaning business purchases laundromat, brings services back to the community]]>
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    <![CDATA[Lexie Sherman opened AmericanMaid Wash & Dry in Wells at the beginning of January. ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T14:50:14.997Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Recent changes to health care and insurance lead people to seek alternative care options]]>
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    <![CDATA[Tobi Worsley owns and provides treatment at Acupuncture Elements LLC in Albert Lea. Many days she is also joined by her assistant, Tito. Ayanna Eckblad/Albert Lea Tribune]]>
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      <![CDATA[Recent changes to health care and insurance lead people to seek alternative care options]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T14:46:30.518Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Judge hears arguments in DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota voter registration data]]>
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    <![CDATA[Voters cast their ballots at the Powderhorn Park Community Center, a polling place in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, as residents cast their ballots on Election Day. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Judge hears arguments in DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota voter registration data]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/obituaries/beverly-jean-haugen-b8ea314d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-04T11:39:44.709Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Beverly Jean Haugen]]>
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      <![CDATA[Beverly Jean Haugen]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T21:26:56.805Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[‘I just thought I could help’: A.L. woman advocates, strives for change for health care, seniors, other causes ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘I just thought I could help’: A.L. woman advocates, strives for change for health care, seniors, other causes ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T21:21:09.966Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[‘I want to be someone who people can count on': Woman aims to serve the Karen community in any way she can 
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      <![CDATA[‘I want to be someone who people can count on': Woman aims to serve the Karen community in any way she can 
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          <![CDATA[‘Proud of all the work that’s been done’ ]]>
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      <![CDATA[‘Proud of all the work that’s been done’ ]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T15:38:54.126Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Java and Jesus provides area youth a space to grow and share faith together]]>
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    <![CDATA[From left, Nate Sletten, Mindy Sletten and Ryan Henkel, organizers of Java and Jesus, with a group of kids who attend the monthly meetings at Swallow Coffeehouse in Lake Mills.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Java and Jesus provides area youth a space to grow and share faith together]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T01:24:39.299Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Woman opens thermography business at Skyline Plaza]]>
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      <![CDATA[Woman opens thermography business at Skyline Plaza]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/emmons-lutheran-church-going-strong-even-in-the-absence-of-a-pastor-9ac0376d</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[Emmons Lutheran Church going strong even in the absence of a pastor]]>
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    <![CDATA[The church council at Emmons Lutheran Church in May 2024 had big decisions to make when their pastor left. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Emmons Lutheran Church going strong even in the absence of a pastor]]>
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<url>
    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/70-years-of-playing-the-church-organ-woman-plans-to-continue-as-long-as-she-can-in-the-role-8506ac58</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T00:42:51.554Z</news:publication_date>
        <news:title>
          <![CDATA[70 years of playing the church organ: Woman plans to continue as long as she can in the role]]>
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    <![CDATA[At age 82, Gail Thurnau continues to love playing the organ and says she plans to continue as long as she is able to. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[70 years of playing the church organ: Woman plans to continue as long as she can in the role]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-03-02T00:20:59.681Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Providing an option for home births: Midwife opens practice, providing care in a ‘maternity care desert’]]>
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    <image:caption>
    <![CDATA[Nikki Meyer has been a practicing midwife since 2024 and has helped many mothers welcome their babies into the world.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Providing an option for home births: Midwife opens practice, providing care in a ‘maternity care desert’]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/bridging-the-music-gap-alden-conger-band-teacher-organizes-and-leads-multi-generational-community-jazz-band-5191156b</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-02-28T22:19:04.123Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Bridging the music gap: Alden-Conger band teacher organizes and leads multi-generational community jazz band]]>
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      <![CDATA[Bridging the music gap: Alden-Conger band teacher organizes and leads multi-generational community jazz band]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/albert-lea-cross-country-coaching-legends-step-down-ef0f4c73</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-02-28T22:12:57.493Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Albert Lea cross country coaching legends step down]]>
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    <![CDATA[Jim Haney and Margo Wayne served their last season as cross country coaches this past fall. ]]>
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      <![CDATA[Albert Lea cross country coaching legends step down]]>
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    <loc>https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/new-g-e-superintendent-takes-on-two-roles-at-school-b10ff724</loc>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-02-28T22:03:11.495Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[New G-E superintendent takes on two roles at school]]>
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    <![CDATA[New superintendent/business manager Heidi Venem is a long-time resident of the Glenville-Emmons School District and proudly supports Wolverine sports and activities.]]>
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      <![CDATA[New G-E superintendent takes on two roles at school]]>
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        <news:publication_date>2026-02-28T21:50:52.814Z</news:publication_date>
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          <![CDATA[Building a place where every student can grow]]>
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    <![CDATA[Dave Langerud started as the activities director for Albert Lea High School three years ago after working in the same role in St. Cloud.]]>
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      <![CDATA[Building a place where every student can grow]]>
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          <![CDATA[County board approves 9.5% levy increase, sets salaries for sheriff, attorney and themselves]]>
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      <![CDATA[County board approves 9.5% levy increase, sets salaries for sheriff, attorney and themselves]]>
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          <![CDATA[Telling their mom's Alzheimer's story]]>
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    <![CDATA[Ruth Breuer stands with her children in a photo. The family is being honored this year during the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Albert Lea Oct. 2. Provided]]>
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      <![CDATA[Telling their mom's Alzheimer's story]]>
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