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Filing opens Tuesday for local, state public offices
Residents wishing to file for local or state public office can do so starting Tuesday. Albert Lea In ...
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2 motorcyclists injured in crash on Highway 65
Two motorcyclists were injured Thursday afternoon after they collided on U.S. Highway 65 in Freeborn County. Leo Joseph ...
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Alliant Energy proposing 2nd wind farm in northwestern Freeborn County
Alliant Energy has announced plans to add additional wind turbines in Freeborn County with what it is calling ...
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Albert Lea Farmers Market opens with spring produce, programs to encourage healthy eating
The parking lot on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Fountain Street on Wednesday was crowded with vendors ...
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Council approves collaboration for improvements to rugby, football field at Frank Hall Park
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved authorizing the city manager to work with the Albert Lea ...
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Vehicle fire and other reports
A vehicle was reported fully engulfed in flames at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 35 near mile marker ...
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Teenage pedestrian struck by vehicle
A teenager was reportedly taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle Friday night on ...
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Administrator aims to spread the word about Thorne Crest
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community’s new administrator brings a varied background to the position. Jennifer Wood, who officially ...
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Guest column: Knowledge is empowering: A guide to senior services
Seniors, this article contains information worth saving. The content equips you with services and contacts to help you ...
Opinion
Editorial: Air quality alerts are a climate change alarm
The sky over Minnesota was the subject of fascination and frustration over the weekend.
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Public policy needed to better protect rural health care
I began this month by driving to Austin’s hospital at 2:30 a.m. in pitch darkness. It was an ...
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Al Batt: Summa cum laude grad would have worn a baseball glove
Muhammad Ali said, “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out ...
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Sarah Stultz: It’s almost the end of another school year
I’ve been in denial that the end of another school year is almost here.
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Ask a Trooper: What do you do if you have a tire blowout?
Question: We have a new driver in the house. I was trying to explain to my child what ...
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Letter: What do the polls really say about abortion?
As the 2024 election approaches, what are the major parties focusing on? While the world is literally burning, ...
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GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session-ending deal
ST. PAUL — Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature called Tuesday on Democrats to drop a proposed state ...
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Minnesota Lynx ticket sales spike for upcoming season thanks to Caitlin Clark effect
Ticket sales for the upcoming season are up 50 percent for the Minnesota Lynx this year as women’s ...
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UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage
UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws.
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Woman blends activism with art in new exhibit
A new exhibit will soon be available for viewing at the Albert Lea Art Center. The collection is ...
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Council passes first reading of short-term moratorium on cannabis, tobacco, liquor and sexually-oriented businesses
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance that would place a ...
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5 things to do this week: Beatles tribute, comedy show, spring book sale and more
What's happening in the area this week?
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City staff present plan for treatment, disposal of trees on private property impacted by emerald ash borer
The Albert Lea City Council heard updated plans Monday about recommendations for treatment and disposal of ash trees ...
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Coffee with a Cop event to start this week at museum
The Freeborn County Historical Museum will host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Thursday. Coffee with a ...
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Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes
ST. PAUL — Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked ...
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Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers
Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several ...