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Albert Lea police are asking for the public’s help after two people were reportedly shot at in a vehicle Saturday night.
01/04/2026

Albert Lea police are asking for the public’s help after two people were reportedly shot at in a vehicle Saturday night.

Next Friday, Faith Church in Austin will play host to comedian John Branyan for a night of family fun as part of a fundr...
01/03/2026

Next Friday, Faith Church in Austin will play host to comedian John Branyan for a night of family fun as part of a fundraiser that will benefit Hollandale Christian School.

Republican District 23A Rep. Peggy Bennett announced Friday she will hold a press conference Monday at Albert Lea High S...
01/02/2026

Republican District 23A Rep. Peggy Bennett announced Friday she will hold a press conference Monday at Albert Lea High School to announce her candidacy for Minnesota governor, as well as her future status as state representative.

Some years it is easy to pick out the largest news of the year. Other years, it requires more in-depth discussion as we ...
12/31/2025

Some years it is easy to pick out the largest news of the year. Other years, it requires more in-depth discussion as we review what has happened over the last 12 months.

What topped the list of area sports in the last year?
12/31/2025

What topped the list of area sports in the last year?

An Albert Lea man is facing charges after he reportedly fled from a courtroom earlier this month while in custody, assau...
12/30/2025

An Albert Lea man is facing charges after he reportedly fled from a courtroom earlier this month while in custody, assaulted a deputy and then ran down the main courthouse stairs, almost making it out of the building before he was tased by another deputy.

Residents began digging out Monday morning from a blizzard that closed down much of the city Sunday and led to multiple ...
12/29/2025

Residents began digging out Monday morning from a blizzard that closed down much of the city Sunday and led to multiple crashes and the closure of Interstate 35.

One person was injured Sunday afternoon after three vehicles collided on Interstate 35 north of Albert Lea.
12/29/2025

One person was injured Sunday afternoon after three vehicles collided on Interstate 35 north of Albert Lea.

Update: Southbound Interstate 35 from Albert Lea into Iowa has closed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transpor...
12/28/2025

Update: Southbound Interstate 35 from Albert Lea into Iowa has closed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has advised no travel on state roads in southeast Minnesota.

A blizzard warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday with 4 to 7 inches of snow possible. Winds could gus...
12/28/2025

A blizzard warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday with 4 to 7 inches of snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Freeborn County and much of the surrounding area for most of Sunday and continuing into Monday morning.

A pair of individuals were injured the night of Christmas after striking a deer in Lansing Township.
12/26/2025

A pair of individuals were injured the night of Christmas after striking a deer in Lansing Township.

Ninety-eight mayors from across the state of Minnesota — including the mayor of Hollandale — recently signed a letter to...
12/25/2025

Ninety-eight mayors from across the state of Minnesota — including the mayor of Hollandale — recently signed a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, state senators and state representatives expressing concern over the fiscal condition of Minnesota and the direct impact it is having on the communities they serve.

Ninety-eight mayors from across the state of Minnesota — including the mayor of Hollandale — recently signed a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, state senators and state representatives expressing concern over the fiscal condition of Minnesota and the direct impact it is having on the communities they se...

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