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Albert Lea · Albert LeaAcross the Pastor’s Desk by Trish Reedstrom Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 kept popping up in our congregation this summer and, as we turn the calendar to September, we are once again reminded about how “for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Trish Reedstrom September brings a certain season of time for us all. For those in school or working in the educational system, it’s the beginning of a new year and course of study…See the Story
Across the Pastor's Desk: God sees us through all seasons - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaResidents are invited to old-fashioned patio party By Ayanna Eckblad The Albert Lea YMCA will celebrate its 110th anniversary Sept. 14 with an old-fashioned patio party. Nonmembers will be able to go to the YMCA for free on the day of the anniversary, and there will be bounce houses as well as a grilled hot dog lunch for a suggested donation of 20 cents. The reasoning behind this price is that there was a similar event held for the opening of th…See the Story
Albert Lea YMCA celebrating 110 years as a community center - Albert Lea Tribune
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Property · Albert LeaFreeborn County residents, community leaders, business owners, area agencies and organizations have an opportunity to share how severe weather events impact their property and lives. There is also an opportunity to share their ideas on how to reduce local impacts in the future. The Freeborn County Office of Emergency Management is working with U-Spatial at the University of Minnesota Duluth to update the county’s hazard mitigation plan. The pla…See the Story
Public input wanted as Freeborn County updates hazard mitigation plan - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaThe Albert Lea man charged with driving the get-away vehicle for a group of others who lit a garage on fire on Garfield Avenue last October pleaded guilty on Thursday in Freeborn County District Court to second-degree arson in the case. Kaden James Ashenfelter, 23, initially faced a charge of aid and abet first-degree arson in the case. The plea was part of an agreement with the Freeborn County Attorney’s Office, which calls five years of superv…See the Story
Another guilty plea in Albert Lea arson case - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaWith upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right-of-way. These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over traffic. In addition, state law says that signs may not …See the Story
MnDOT: Political campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaPolice responded to a report of shots fired at 10:31 p.m. Wednesday in the backyard at 521 W. College St. No one was injured. Police stated no one stepped forward as a victim or witness, and no one has been charged at this time. Person reported threatening with knife Police received a report at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday of an individual who reportedly went after another person with a knife at 1804 S.E. Marshall St. Shoplifting reported Police rece…See the Story
Shots reported fired in Albert Lea and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaST. LOUIS PARK — A man with a history of driving under the influence was charged with criminal vehicular homicide Tuesday days after he rammed his car through a Minnesota restaurant’s outdoor patio where a group of medical professionals were celebrating after work, killing two people and injuring nine.
Steven Frane Bailey, 56, faces two counts of criminal vehicular homicide for intoxication and negligence, and nine counts of criminal vehicular …See the Story
Minnesota man with history of driving drunk charged in patio crash that killed 2 and injured 9 - Albert Lea Tribune
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Albert Lea · Albert LeaA fire was reported at 6:36 p.m. after a power line was downed at 212 S. Independence Ave. in Clarks Grove. Sheriff’s Office logs stated the fire had progressed into the nearby trees. Hit-and-run reported A hit-and-run crash was reported at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday at 2019 E. Main St. in Albert Lea. 1 arrested on probation violation Police arrested Vernon Frydenlund, 71, on a reported probation violation at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday at 411 S. Broadway…See the Story
Fire reported after downed power line and other reports - Albert Lea Tribune
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