Albert Lea
Albert Lea schools reports first case of COVID-19
Albert Lea Area Schools has reported its first lab-confirmed COVID-19 case of the school year at Albert Lea High School. Albert Lea Superintendent Mike Funk ...
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News
Red Cross offering classes on coping with stress
In hopes of supporting people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross is offering two virtual classes to help people cope with stress ...
by Sarah Stultz, Sunday, August 30, 2020 7:01 am
Mower County
Mayo leader shares personal story of his battle with COVID-19
A Mayo Clinic Health System leader is sharing his personal story with COVID-19 to raise awareness of the virus and to encourage people to prepare ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 7:01 am
Albert Lea
Socialist Workers Party candidates visit Albert Lea
The Socialist Workers Party candidates for president and vice president stopped in Albert Lea on Monday as they campaigned to put the party on the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:01 pm
Albert Lea
Transforming a campus: A. Lea’s RCC campus nearly done with construction
Crews are making steady progress on the construction at Albert Lea’s Riverland Community College campus, as students are expected to start fall classes in a ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:01 pm
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Body of missing man found in Albert Lea
The body of a missing 18-year-old man has been found in Fountain Lake, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office. A press release stated the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, June 29, 2020 2:12 pm
Albert Lea
‘The tensions were running too hot’
Local representatives said they were disappointed in the results of the special session that ended Saturday morning without agreements reached on COVID-19 relief funding for ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:50 am
Mower County
Sparks endorsed by the state DFL
DFLers in Senate District 27 have endorsed incumbent Sen. Dan Sparks for a sixth term in office. The DFL Party’s state legislative endorsements were decided ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, May 15, 2020 6:05 pm
Albert Lea
2020 Freeborn County Fair canceled due to COVID-19
Activities at fairgrounds suspended until further notice The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to cancel the 2020 Freeborn County Fair, as ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:39 am
Agriculture
Hog farmers feeling stresses of COVID-19
Area hog farmers are beginning to feel the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic as some slaughterhouses in and around Minnesota have been temporarily shut down ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:01 am
Health
Mayo reassures patients that safety measures are in place
Mayo Clinic Health System leaders are reassuring patients that safety measures are in place if they have health concerns that need to be seen by ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, April 24, 2020 7:01 pm
News
DFL District 27A candidate focused on improving the area economy
A Hayward man running for the District 27A DFL endorsement said he is concerned about the local economy and would like to run for office ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Health
Mayo reviewing plans for hospitals in event of surge
Mayo Clinic Health System officials are planning how to best utilize Mayo facilities in the region in the event of a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:02 pm
Health
Forecast projects Minnesota to hit COVID-19 peak by mid-April
Independent health researchers are predicting the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota to take place in three weeks with peak resources expected to be ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:01 am
Mower County
Cell phone data shows Minn. is moderate on social distancing
Minnesotans appear to be mediocre in following social distancing guidelines compared to other states, according to one company, which gave the state a “C” grade ...