As Minnesota legislators and others debate policies in response to the mass shooting last month at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis that killed two children and wounded 21 other people, ...

A new division of LandProz Real Estate launched in July, bringing another option for residents to choose from when selling or buying properties. Housed in the same location as its longtime parent ...

Edwards Manufacturing this year celebrates 150 years in business. The manufacturing company has been a mainstay in Albert Lea since its founding and has grown an international customer base. Edwards ...

The Albert Lea City Council on Monday approved a preliminary 8% increase in the tax levy for 2026, citing several increases in personnel expenses and other expenses for the year. The vote passed 6-0, ...

The theme of the homecoming button was “Homecoming 2005. Tigers vs. Scarlets.” During the week, the students had Dress Your Best Day, Toga Tuesday, Hollywood Day, Flashback Day — which saw pink ladies ...

Since 1925, Freeborn County Co-op Oil has been a presence in Albert Lea and southern Minnesota as a place where businesses and individuals can purchase fuel, whether that be in bulk or at one of the ...

One man was shot and killed and two others were injured Wednesday evening after what the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office has described as a “disturbance” in rural Alden. Sheriff Ryan Shea said a ...

The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released the name of the 45-year-old man who was shot and killed Wednesday evening during a disturbance in rural Alden, along with other family members ...

No charges will be filed in the June 10 fatal shooting of Brenda Kay Krause of rural Albert Lea, the Freeborn County Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. A press release stated the Minnesota Bureau ...

Area third-graders on Thursday got to experience an up-close look at life on the farm during the annual Third Grade Farm Tour. The farm tour is sponsored by the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of ...

United South Central students on Thursday got to learn about farm safety and awareness during the school’s FFA Farm Safety Program. Held at the USC High School, the event was led by FFA students and ...

As the school year settles into rhythm and the seasons begin to change, Albert Lea Area Schools is proud to celebrate the many ways our Community Education programs are engaging learners of all ages.