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The September/October issue is here!
08/28/2026

The September/October issue is here!

Our next issue of the magazine is in! Stop by our office for a copy!

The Albert Lea Police Department recognized a woman Monday with a Citizen Lifesaving Award for her quick response to a c...
08/28/2026

The Albert Lea Police Department recognized a woman Monday with a Citizen Lifesaving Award for her quick response to a choking child in December.

The faces of two longtime Hy-Vee employees are now featured on the sides of company semi-trailers to honor their more th...
08/28/2026

The faces of two longtime Hy-Vee employees are now featured on the sides of company semi-trailers to honor their more than 40 years of service to Hy-Vee.

The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency last week welcomed an area graduate to its team as an assistant executive dir...
08/27/2026

The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency last week welcomed an area graduate to its team as an assistant executive director as it looks to continue its success from recent years.

The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency last week welcomed an area graduate to its team as an assistant executive director as it looks to continue its succes...

An Albert Lea man and St. Paul woman are facing charges tied to the assault of a man and robbery of his backpack and cel...
08/27/2026

An Albert Lea man and St. Paul woman are facing charges tied to the assault of a man and robbery of his backpack and cellphone on Monday.

Lake Mills and Northwood-Kensett, it's time to showcase your students! Send us your first-day-of school photos from this...
08/26/2026

Lake Mills and Northwood-Kensett, it's time to showcase your students! Send us your first-day-of school photos from this week to [email protected]. Please include name of students pictured and grades.

Longtime pilot, aviation writer to retire from managing airport
08/25/2026

Longtime pilot, aviation writer to retire from managing airport

First Ward Councilor Rachel Christensen said she has heard a lot of excitement in the community about the possibility of...
08/25/2026

First Ward Councilor Rachel Christensen said she has heard a lot of excitement in the community about the possibility of the company coming to town, noting the business has a reputation of being a great corporate citizen.

JonnyPops is considering a building in Albert Lea as it seeks to expand its operations. In addition to sites in Minnesota, it has considered sites in Iowa and N...

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a purchase agreement for the 300 block of South Broadway, including the l...
08/25/2026

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a purchase agreement for the 300 block of South Broadway, including the lot of the former Broadway Theater building that was demolished earlier this year.

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a purchase agreement for the 300 block of South Broadway, including the lot of the former Broadway Theater buildi...

What's happening in the area this week?
08/24/2026

What's happening in the area this week?

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