06/18/2026
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Lee and Wesley Dahl to the Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers on Tuesday. Their terms on the board will last three years.
Board of Commissioners elects 1 new, 1 old face to Shell Roc...
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners appointed Mike Lee and Wesley Dahl to the Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers on Tuesday. Their ter...
06/18/2026
Salvation Army officers, board members and donors on Tuesday met to learn more about the impact Salvation Army has on the community as well as share a meal and fellowship together.
‘Join us in this work’: Albert Lea Salvation Army hosts lunc...
Salvation Army officers, board members and donors on Tuesday met to learn more about the impact Salvation Army has on the community as well as share a meal and ...
06/17/2026
The cause of a fire early Wednesday morning on Alcove Street has been determined to be arson, according to the fire department.
Authorities investigating after cause of fire determined as ...
Authorities are investigating a fire early this morning on Alcove Street as arson, according to the fire department.
06/17/2026
According to ACT’s website, “My Fair Lady” tells the story of “Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds.”
'Not a typical musical theater': ACT to close out its 60th s...
Albert Lea Community Theatre this Thursday will hold opening night of the final play of its 60th season, “My Fair Lady.”
06/16/2026
The Tour of Minnesota races onward as they make their second stop in Albert Lea. This is the tour’s second time here, and they’ve been enjoying themselves.
Tour of Minnesota races back to Albert Lea
06/16/2026
The Albert Lea High School teacher who the school board voted against hiring as the district’s new activities director earlier this month came before the board on Monday asking them to reflect on its decisions.
After activities director vote, Albert Lea teacher and coach...
The Albert Lea High School teacher who the school board voted against hiring as the district’s new activities director earlier this month came before the board ...
06/16/2026
Albert Lea’s superintendent on Monday outlined tentative next steps the district will take as it considers which elementary school building to close starting in the 2027-28 school year.
Superintendent outlines next steps toward elementary school ...
Albert Lea’s superintendent on Monday outlined tentative next steps the district will take as it considers which elementary school building to close starting in...
06/15/2026
Neil Pierce claimed the coverall prize for the Tribune's Spring Bing-Oh contest on Monday morning. He received $100 in Chamber Bucks as his prize.
Coverall Bing-Oh prize claimed
06/14/2026
Did you go out to the festival? What were your favorite cars?
Eddie Cochran festival brings out big crowds in downtown Alb...
More than 480 cars and motorcycles took part in the Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival car show Saturday.