Education
Albert Lea and German high school students collaborate on election section
While many would say the 2020 presidential election was and is still a divisive topic of conversation, it led to a collaborative effort between a ...
Colleen Harrison, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Colleen Harrison is the photo editor at the Albert Lea Tribune. She does photography and writes general-assignment stories.
Featured News
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer hit Albert Lea for an early visit
Children attending Thursday’s event were given candy canes and got to see live reindeer and wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus.
by Colleen Harrison, Friday, December 11, 2020 8:16 pm
Featured News
Holiday events to ring in the season
Two holiday events are planned for Albert Lea this week to ring in the season while respecting COVID-19 pandemic guidelines. The first event is a ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8:18 pm
Featured News
5 things to do this week
1. Christmas lights cruise The Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation has organized a Christmas lights car cruise starting at 5 p.m. Saturday. Participants are encouraged ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 8:17 pm
News
2nd Lake Mills lights display seeks to boost holiday spirit
LAKE MILLS — In its second year, a drive-thru lights display in Lake Mills has tripled in size while trying to bring holiday cheer to ...
by Colleen Harrison, Friday, December 4, 2020 8:20 pm
News
Salvation Army’s annual holiday red kettle campaign launches
Albert Lea Christmas lights show to collect donations for organization’s food shelf
by Colleen Harrison, Friday, December 4, 2020 8:16 pm
Featured News
United Way starts holiday lights contest
As United Way of Freeborn County launches its annual campaign, it has added a new fundraiser to the mix that hopes to brighten everyone’s holidays. ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:19 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
County board approves salary increases for sheriff, attorney
On the same day the Minnesota Supreme Court was slated to hear oral arguments about the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision regarding the salary of ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:00 pm
Business
It’s more important now than ever to shop local
Different ways to shop locally available amid the COVID-19 pandemic
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:00 pm
Featured News
Veterans Day ceremony takes place in Albert Lea
While the indoor portion of the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Albert Lea had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the outdoor portion ...
by Colleen Harrison, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:35 pm
Featured News
‘I’d do it again, too’
Man who served in Vietnam continues to advocate for veterans
by Colleen Harrison, Monday, November 9, 2020 8:27 pm
News
Legion Riders making sure veterans aren’t forgotten amid pandemic
No veteran should ever be forgotten. That is the message that American Legion Riders Chapter 56 Director Duane Thomas wants to stress. Thomas, a United ...
by Colleen Harrison, Monday, November 9, 2020 8:24 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Rasmussen leads in 5th Ward City Council race
As of Tuesday night, 5th Ward Albert Lea City Councilor Robert Rasmussen led challenger John Severtson by 56 votes. Rasmussen had 483 votes or 52.61% ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:28 pm
Featured News
4 things to do this week
1. Deer Widows Big Buck Hunt The Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau and Main Street Program will host the Deer Widows Big Buck Hunt ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 5:22 pm
Health Updates
Music therapy used to help people through end-of-life journeys
In the practice of hospice care, music has been found to have a profound impact in the lives of patients, families and medical staff. Christina ...