Albert Lea
A. Lea man sentenced to 11 years in federal prison
An Albert Lea man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison Friday for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy with another man from ...
Sarah Stultz, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Albert Lea
EAB Found in Freeborn County
Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Freeborn County for the ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:02 pm
Albert Lea
Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative celebrates new headquarters
Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative, community leaders and contractors celebrated the opening of the cooperative’s new headquarters Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:16 pm
Mower County
VIDEO: Agencies working to clean up after derailment, hydrochloric acid spill
The Union Pacific train line that was down because of a derailment was back up and running again Wednesday afternoon, Freeborn County’s emergency manager said. ...
by Sarah Stultz, Thursday, May 20, 2021 1:20 pm
Albert Lea
About 40K gallons of hydrochloric acid spilled in Saturday derailment
About 40,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid spilled into the soil and wetland on the western part of Goose Lake during the Union Pacific Railroad train ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, May 17, 2021 6:20 pm
Albert Lea
Union Pacific train derails near Goose Lake
Part of a Union Pacific Railroad train derailed Saturday afternoon behind Eastgate Road near Goose Lake in Albert Lea. According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, May 17, 2021 6:49 am
News
Walz expects ‘pretty close to normal’ State Fair
Minnesota officials continue to urge residents to stay vigilant against spreading COVID-19. But as May begins, the outlook is brightening for a relatively normal summer. ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:44 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Police arrest AL bar owner who defied virus orders
Clear Lake police on Thursday afternoon arrested the owner of Albert Lea’s The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro, Albert Lea Public Safety Director J.D. Carlson ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:00 am
Business
Future of state’s historic tax credit program still up in air
The future of the Minnesota Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit, which proponents say has strengthened economic development opportunities to revitalize historic buildings, remains in question ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, April 10, 2021 6:30 am
Albert Lea
SBA grant would help venues closed by COVID
Representatives of Albert Lea Community Theatre and the city of Albert Lea stressed the value of the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center in the community ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, April 9, 2021 5:48 pm
Albert Lea
Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition, MercyOne celebrate groundbreaking on new clinic
About 3 1/2 years after a group of residents joined together to fight for health care options in Albert Lea, leaders of the Albert Lea ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, January 16, 2021 6:01 am
Business
‘We are drawing a line in the sand’
Residents speak out in protest against business restrictions At least 200 residents from both inside and outside of the area on Sunday spoke out against ...
by Sarah Stultz, Monday, January 4, 2021 8:25 am
Albert Lea
Authorities: Human involvement suspected in Albert Lea fire
The cause of the large warehouse fire in Albert Lea near the West Main Street viaduct has been deemed undetermined, according to authorities. The Albert ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:11 pm
Albert Lea
Authorities release the name of trooper who discharged weapon in AL standoff
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Friday released the name of the trooper who discharged his firearm Sunday morning during ...
by Sarah Stultz, Friday, December 4, 2020 7:25 pm
Albert Lea
Investigation under way in Albert Lea warehouse fire
The Albert Lea Fire Department and Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office continue to investigate a large warehouse fire in Albert Lea near the West Main ...