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Albert Lea · Albert LeaA utility trailer was reported stolen at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday at 117 E. Main St. in Clarks Grove. The theft reportedly occurred sometime in the last week. A 14-foot white enclosed cargo trailer was reported stolen at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday at 614 E. Park Ave. The theft was believed to have occurred sometime between 5:15 and 5:30 a.m. 1 arrested for strangulation Police arrested and held Dominique Ray Lyng, 30, for domestic strangulation and misdem…See the Story
Trailers reported stolen and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaBy Ayanna Eckblad Albert Lea high schoolers have been hard at work over the past week getting ready for this year’s spring show, “Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy,” written by Don Zolidis. According to the Playscripts website, “Amaryllis is determined to win her Girl Scout troop’s cookie-selling contest, but she’ll need more than charm to win first prize (a unicorn) and avoid last place (which means getting kick…See the Story
Albert Lea High School students bring sweet surprises and fun to the stage for this year’s spring play - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaThe Albert Lea boys’ track and field team competed Wednesday night at Owatonna in a triangular against Owatonna and Rochester John Marshall. The boys posted a combined total of 49 personal best performances. Some of the highlights included: Henry Buendorf: Third place in the 200m dash with a time of 24.16 Elijah Goetz: Third place in the 400m dash with a time of 54.37 Andrew Tscholl: Second place in the 1600m run with a time of 4:46.50 Isaiah M…See the Story
Multiple Tigers make personal bests in triangular - Albert Lea Tribune
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Golf · Albert LeaThe Albert Lea Boys Golf team was in Mankato on Wednesday for the midseason Big 9 Conference tournament. The weather could not have been any better, and the Tigers took advantage of that by beating the entire field by 10 strokes or more. Albert Lea posted a season low 301, with the next closest team being Northfield at 311. By winning the tournament, Albert Lea took home 11 points (one for each team they beat) bringing their conference record t…See the Story
Albert Lea boys' golf team wins midseason conference tourney - Albert Lea Tribune
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Senior Citizens · Albert LeaCoordinators of the Age-Friendly Freeborn County initiative are asking seniors throughout the county to fill out a survey to identify gaps in services for seniors in the community. Freeborn County was designated as an Age-Friendly Community by AARP last year, and as part of that designation, the local committee was tasked with conducting a county-wide assessment to seniors 55 and older to figure out areas that can be improved. The survey is bein…See the Story
Seniors in Freeborn County asked to fill out survey for Age-Friendly initiative - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaMotorists traveling on Minnesota roads this spring should watch for large farm equipment moving to and from the fields during planting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Since 2020, there were 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries. Inattentive driving and speed were the biggest contributing factors in those crashes. “Farmers need our highways to access fields…See the Story
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaA new program is in the works led by Albert Lea Fire Rescue aimed at reducing secondary 911 calls and connecting residents with resources to help them avoid regular trips to the emergency room. Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske gave a presentation about the program during the Albert Lea City Council meeting on Monday. Laskowske described the program as a community risk reduction program. After someone calls 911 and is taken to the hospital, firef…See the Story
New program led by fire department aims to reduce 911 calls, bring resources to residents - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaThe Cemstone and TCC Materials companies, leaders in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry, are pleased to announce Lynn Baldus has joined their team as general counsel. Baldus is responsible for legal and compliance matters and is a member of the senior leadership team for each company. Lynn Baldus Baldus has been practicing law in the Minnesota market for nearly a decade prior to making the move to Cemstone and TCC Mater…See the Story
Cemstone and TCC Materials welcome general counsel Lynn Baldus - Albert Lea Tribune
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