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Falcons chasing first win following trip to Albert Lea

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Faribault volleyball won its opening set against Albert Lea but couldn’t string together two more sets, falling 25-22, 18-25, 20-25, 22-25.Albert Lea · Albert Lea Read Article

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’ - Albert Lea Tribune

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By Molly Castle Work, Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota has begun distributing some of the revenue raised by marijuana’s legalization to communities harmed by past cannabis prohibition laws. In recent weeks, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management announced it is sending out $1 million in grant funds to nonprofits across the state for projects designed to uplift marginalized communities, especially those who were over policed and racially …Marijuana · Albert Lea Read Article

WHS volleyball earns 3-0 sweep of Waseca

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WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Trojans made pretty quick work of the Waseca Bluejays Tuesday night in a sweep on homecoming week. They held off multiple late Bluejay rallies to keep the momentum on their side and grab a 25-18, 25-20, 25-23 win. “Just by staying calm, not looking up at the scoreboard and seeing that you're down two or we're only up one, whatever the case is, just always remaining calm and not building up the energy and momentum in…Volleyball · Albert Lea Read Article

Concerned citizens to hold ‘workers over billionaires’ rally - Albert Lea Tribune

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County board approves preliminary 15% levy increase - Albert Lea Tribune

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The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a preliminary 15% increase in the tax levy for 2026, though the board could choose to lower that before it is finalized in December. County Administrator Melanie Aeschliman said while the number may initially raise concern, she wanted to remind the public it is a preliminary figure and noted there were several reasons why she said it was both reasonable and responsible. The prelimina…Mental Health · Albert Lea Read Article

Letter: Rich should pay their fair share

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A living wage gap is when the cost of living is higher than actual wages. People struggle to survive, can't afford to support a family, take sick days, a vacation, or even seek medical care. It is insulting to imply that poverty is a character flaw avoided through discipline. We cannot budget our way out of inflation and stagnating wages. Poverty wage employers like Walmart and McDonald's are the real welfare queens when they rely on us to pay f…Wages · Albert Lea Read Article

Albert Lea CVB director, ALEDA executive director moving to Europe - Albert Lea Tribune

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Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Holly Babcock and her husband, Albert Lea Economic Development Agency Executive Director Phillip Johnson, on Friday announced their plans to move to Europe at the end of the year. Babcock and Johnson posted a video on their YouTube channel letting their friends and others know that after a year and a half of planning, they are moving to Albania. Babcock will work through the end of the…Albert Lea · Albert Lea Read Article

4 arrested for DWI and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

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Deputies arrested Brady R. Van Engelenburg, 25, for third-degree driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop at 4:29 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of 665th Avenue and 220th Street in Alden. Deputies arrested Brittney Lee Michelle Ackland, 33, for second-degree driving while intoxicated after receiving a report of a female who was passed out in her car who had woken up and left the parking lot and then hit the curb at 906 W. Front St. be…Albert Lea · Albert Lea Read Article

Albert Lea man denied cannabis license amid concerns about criminal past sues city council AlphaNews.org

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Share This StoryAlbert Lea’s controversial cannabis licensee is taking his fight from City Hall to the courthouse. Jacob Schlichter — granted a coveted “social equity” license by the state but rejected by the city council — is suing Albert Lea, claiming politics and personal disagreements are keeping him from opening his dispensary. Schlichter, the owner of The Smoking Tree, filed a petition Sept. 8 in Freeborn County District Court, asking a ju…Albert Lea · Albert Lea Read Article

Albert Lea High School Standout Student: Lia Cunningham - Albert Lea Tribune

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Age: 17 Parents: Evie and Bryan Cunningham Where are you from? Albert Lea If from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend? Hawthorne Elementary Favorite teacher of all time and why? My kindergarten teacher Mrs. Nelson because when I was anxious as a kid she was able to help. Favorite book/author: “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson Current/past activities, volunteer work and accomplishments: I am part of a group called So…Albert Lea · Albert Lea Read Article

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Falcons chasing first win following trip to Albert Lea

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’ - Albert Lea Tribune

WHS volleyball earns 3-0 sweep of Waseca

Concerned citizens to hold ‘workers over billionaires’ rally - Albert Lea Tribune

County board approves preliminary 15% levy increase - Albert Lea Tribune

Letter: Rich should pay their fair share

Albert Lea CVB director, ALEDA executive director moving to Europe - Albert Lea Tribune

4 arrested for DWI and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea man denied cannabis license amid concerns about criminal past sues city council AlphaNews.org

Albert Lea High School Standout Student: Lia Cunningham - Albert Lea Tribune

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Falcons chasing first win following trip to Albert Lea

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’ - Albert Lea Tribune

WHS volleyball earns 3-0 sweep of Waseca

Concerned citizens to hold ‘workers over billionaires’ rally - Albert Lea Tribune

County board approves preliminary 15% levy increase - Albert Lea Tribune

Letter: Rich should pay their fair share

Albert Lea CVB director, ALEDA executive director moving to Europe - Albert Lea Tribune

4 arrested for DWI and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea man denied cannabis license amid concerns about criminal past sues city council AlphaNews.org

Albert Lea High School Standout Student: Lia Cunningham - Albert Lea Tribune