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Candidate Q&A: Minnesota Senate District 27
This is a continuation of the Tribune’s candidate Q&A features and the second such feature with Minnesota Sen. Dan Sparks (DFL-27) and challenger Gene Dornink ... Read more
10 hours ago by Staff Reports.
This Week in History: Mayor, city attorney welcome the governor
Aug. 13, 1970: Albert Lea Mayor Francis Crawford and City Attorney Ralph Peterson greeted Gov. Harold LeVander at the airport. Local business and civic leaders ... Read more
10 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Court Dispositions: July 31-Aug. 13, 2020
Freeborn County District Court July 31 Jessica Gail Kane, 48, 710 Clark St. W., Albert Lea. Count 1: Driving after suspension. Fees $280. Count ... Read more
10 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Over $200,000 awarded to boost livestock capacity
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has awarded $208,213 to 46 Minnesota livestock processing plants and producers to help them increase capacity for slaughter, processing and ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
Destructive beetle discovered in Minnesota
The European chafer beetle (Amphimallon majale), an insect that can cause major damage to turf grass, has been found for the first time in Minnesota, ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
New Safe at Retail cost-share program available
Groceries, convenience stores, bakeries, meat markets and other retail food handlers seeking help to ensure a safe operation can now apply for the Minnesota Department ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
Marriages: July 2020
Marriage licenses were issued by the Freeborn County Recorder’s Office to the following people in July 2020: Read more
10 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Blood drive collects 54 pints
The American Red Cross blood drive hosted Aug. 6 by Bridge Community Church collected 54 pints of blood, which was two pints over the goal ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
Online mental health support groups available
National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota offers a variety of free online peer support groups for adults and young adults living with a mental illness, ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
‘It will be well worth it’
Timelines for Bridge Avenue work adjusted for cost savings Read more
10 hours ago by Sarah Stultz.
Nitrogen fertilizer restrictions begin Sept. 1
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and landowners that beginning Sept. 1, the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
Grants available for ag processing
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the agricultural growth, research and innovation value-added grant program, according to a press release. The ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
WCTA board candidates announced
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association’s nominating committee members Ross Schmidt, Dustin Jacobs, Doug Kingland, Sara Innes, Richard Chodur and Peter Brattrud met Wednesday, according to a ... Read more
10 hours ago by Submitted.
Primary election results canvassed
Lee, Herman to move on in 5th District race; Martinez to face Bennett in 27A Read more
14 hours ago by Sarah Stultz.
Progress continues on Mayo Clinic Health System’s Family Birth Center
Newborns are being delivered in a new setting at Mayo Clinic Health System’s new Family Birth Center in Austin, according to a press release. The ... Read more